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Mexico is Threatening Google Over Ridiculous ‘Gulf of America’ Name Change
In a shocking move, the Mexican government has announced its intention to take action against Google after the search giant changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” in response to a recent executive order from US President Donald Trump.
The president’s order, issued last week, demanded that all maps and geographical databases use the term “Gulf of America” instead of its current name. While many have ridiculed the move as a baseless attempt to rewrite history, Google has apparently taken the directive seriously, changing its internal database to reflect the new name.
However, Mexico is not amused by this development, and has threatened legal action against Google if the company fails to restore the original name. In a statement released today, the Mexican government said that it “strongly objects” to the change and will take all necessary steps to ensure that the Gulf of Mexico’s true name is maintained.
The move comes as a surprise given Trump’s own history of antagonism towards Mexico, including his infamous wall-building promises during the 2016 presidential campaign. It remains unclear why Google chose to comply with the president’s order, but it’s possible that the company was trying to avoid controversy or appease its US-based audience.
Regardless of the motivations behind this decision, it’s clear that the Mexican government will not take this lying down. While it’s unlikely that Mexico can force Google to change back at this point (as the data has already been updated), it may be able to exert pressure on other companies and organizations to follow suit.
In any case, this move highlights the absurdity of Trump’s executive order and the importance of preserving geographic accuracy in a rapidly changing world.
Source: gizmodo.com
