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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Mexico Challenges Google Over Gulf of Mexico Name Change
Caption: Mexico Challenges Google Over Gulf of Mexico Name Change. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has formally contested Google's decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, following an executive order by US President Donald Trump. Sheinbaum shared her letter to Google with reporters, emphasizing that Mexico maintains full sovereignty over its waters up to 12 nautical miles from the coast, a principle recognized globally. Google announced on Monday that it would update Google Maps in the US to reflect the new name, citing its policy of following official government sources for place names. Sheinbaum reiterated a previous proposal that Google should recognize historical maps labeling North America as "Mexican America," referencing a 1607 map she presented earlier this month. Google clarified that users in Mexico will continue to see "Gulf of Mexico" on their maps, while users outside the US will see both names listed. The renaming was part of an executive order signed by Trump last week, which aimed to "honor American greatness" by reaffirming the nation’s historical identity. The same executive order calls for Mount McKinley in Alaska to revert to its original name after former President Barack Obama renamed it Denali in 2015 to recognize indigenous heritage. Google’s decision to comply with Trump's order has sparked backlash from Mexican officials and raised concerns about the influence of government directives on digital mapping services. Mexico’s president argued that renaming geographical features outside US jurisdiction contradicts international conventions and should not extend beyond the US’s territorial waters. The dispute highlights broader tensions between Mexico and the US over national identity, sovereignty, and historical narratives, with Sheinbaum pushing for stronger recognition of Mexico’s heritage. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Mexico,Challenges,Gulf of Mexico,Name,Change,Google,Decision,Rename,Gulf of America,Mantains,US,President,Donald Trump,Claudia Sheinbaum,America,International,Users
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