Mexico Sues Google Over Gulf of Mexico Name Change

Mexico City Courthouse: The Gulf of Mexico Name Dispute. Mexico has filed a lawsuit against Google, challenging the tech giant's decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps. The lawsuit, filed in a Mexico City courthouse, follows comments from Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, who stated she would take legal action against Google for this change. "We will be taking legal action against Google," Sheinbaum said during a press conference. The change was initially made during the Trump administration, but Mexico argues that Google's unilateral decision to alter the name of a significant national landmark is unacceptable. The case raises questions about the power of tech companies to alter geographical names and the potential impact on national identity. The outcome of the lawsuit will set a precedent for similar disputes in the future. Google has yet to respond to the legal action.