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Google renames Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’ for US users

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Google has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' on its Maps platform for US users after an executive order by President Donald Trump. The change has drawn criticism from indigenous activists and sparked diplomatic tensions with Mexico, whose president sarcastically suggested renaming the U.S. 'Mexican America'.
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