Mexico's President considers suing Google over Gulf of America name change
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum is considering suing Google for refusing to change the Gulf of America back to the Gulf of Mexico after a U.S. Executive Order changed the name. Google, Apple, and other companies have updated the name on their maps following the order.
Key Points
- Trump's Executive Order changed Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
- Mexico requested Google to revert the name change, which was denied
- Mexico is considering legal action against Google for the name change
Pros
- Asserting national identity and international recognition
- Standing up against unilateral name changes
Cons
- Potential legal costs and complexities of suing a global corporation