Google Maps Renames Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in the U.S.

The change, prompted by a Trump administration decree, has sparked diplomatic tensions with Mexico and varied regional displays on the platform.

Google Maps now displays the Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America' for users in the United States, following a decree signed by President Donald Trump after his return to office in January 2025.
In Mexico, the original name, 'Golfo de México,' remains visible, while users outside the U.S. and Mexico see both names: 'Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America)'.
The U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) officially approved the name change, which Trump has celebrated as a symbolic assertion of American identity.
The Mexican government, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, has opposed the move, arguing that international waters' names cannot be unilaterally altered by one country.
The change has raised broader concerns about the politicization of geographic naming and its potential impact on U.S.-Mexico relations.