Mexico has initiated legal action against Google over a controversial change made to the Google Maps platform. The lawsuit centers on the alteration of the name of the 'Gulf of Mexico' to the 'Gulf of America.' According to the Mexican government, this change was implemented in response to an executive order from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Mexican government argues that the renaming of the Gulf violates established international agreements and infringes upon Mexico's sovereign rights. The lawsuit aims to compel Google to revert the name back to 'Gulf of Mexico' and prevent similar alterations in the future. The suit also seeks unspecified damages.
Google has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the lawsuit. However, sources within the company have suggested the change may have been a temporary error or a result of automated data processing. The legal battle is expected to draw international attention, raising questions about the influence of political directives on mapping services and the responsibility of tech companies in maintaining accurate geographical information.
Mexico Sues Google Over 'Gulf of America' Map Change
Mexico has filed a lawsuit against Google following a change on its Google Maps platform. The alteration relabeled the 'Gulf of Mexico' as the 'Gulf of America.' This change allegedly stemmed from a directive issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The Mexican government claims the change violates international agreements and disregards Mexico's sovereignty.