Mexico has warned of a potential lawsuit against Google over its renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" for U.S. users, a decision made in response to President Trump’s executive order.
On Thursday, Mexico issued a threat to sue Google over the company’s decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" on its Maps app for users in the United States, in response to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum made the announcement during a press briefing, stating, "We do have a dispute with Google at the moment, and if necessary, we will file a civil suit."
Trump’s executive orders, signed shortly after his January 20 inauguration, included renaming the Gulf of Mexico and restoring the name of North America's highest peak, Denali, back to Mount McKinley. However, Sheinbaum clarified that the order referred specifically to the U.S. portion of the continental shelf, not the entire Gulf.
In a letter sent to Google, Mexico raised concerns over the renaming, but the tech giant continued to use the altered name. Sheinbaum threatened legal action if Google persisted in its position, asserting that the name change encroaches on Mexican territory, specifically the Mexican continental shelf.
As a playful response to Trump’s move, Sheinbaum suggested that the U.S. could be renamed "Mexican America," referencing a historical map from before 1848, when a significant portion of Mexico was seized by the United States.
Google responded by stating that U.S. users would see "Gulf of America" while users in Mexico would continue to see the traditional "Gulf of Mexico." For other regions, both names would appear. Apple has also made the change on its maps for U.S. users in compliance with Trump’s order.
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African leaders are gathering in Addis Ababa this weekend under the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” The summit focuses on addressing colonial injustices and advocating for reparations for affected communities.
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This marks a significant advance in their ongoing conflict with government forces in the region.
A U.S. citizen has been detained in Russia after customs officials allegedly discovered cannabis-infused marmalade in his luggage. The arrest follows a recent prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington, which was seen as a step towards improved diplomatic relations.
Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban in a settlement with WADA, concluding a doping case that had been under scrutiny for nearly a year. The ruling allows the world’s top-ranked player to compete in upcoming Grand Slam tournaments, including the French Open.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared that Ukraine would not accept any peace deal made without its involvement, as European leaders reaffirmed their support and pledged increased military and economic aid to strengthen Kyiv’s position against Russia.
African leaders are gathering in Addis Ababa this weekend under the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” The summit focuses on addressing colonial injustices and advocating for reparations for affected communities.
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This marks a significant advance in their ongoing conflict with government forces in the region.
A U.S. citizen has been detained in Russia after customs officials allegedly discovered cannabis-infused marmalade in his luggage. The arrest follows a recent prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington, which was seen as a step towards improved diplomatic relations.
Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban in a settlement with WADA, concluding a doping case that had been under scrutiny for nearly a year. The ruling allows the world’s top-ranked player to compete in upcoming Grand Slam tournaments, including the French Open.
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