Google Maps to Reflect U.S. Renaming of Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America'

The change, following a Trump administration directive, will apply to U.S. users while other regions will see both names displayed.

The U.S. government has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America' for federal use, per a directive issued by President Donald Trump shortly after taking office.
Google Maps announced it will update its platform to reflect the new name once it is officially entered into U.S. government databases, maintaining its policy of aligning with official sources.
For users in the United States, the body of water will appear as the 'Gulf of America,' while users in Mexico will still see it labeled as the 'Gulf of Mexico.' In other countries, both names will be displayed.
The renaming has drawn criticism, with some accusing Google of yielding to political pressure, while others highlight the symbolic nature of the decision given the name's historical usage since the 16th century.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum downplayed the significance of the change, emphasizing the importance of official documentation and expressing a preference to avoid escalating tensions.