Mexico has sued Google after it changed the label for the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps platform to match U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order.

The name “Gulf of Mexico" came nearly 300 years before Mexico — which lays claim to most of the gulf — became an independent country, and it has appeared on maps for centuries.

Moreover, Trump’s name changes aren’t likely to end with the Gulf of Mexico and Denali. In his initial executive order, Trump mentioned the 250th anniversary of the U.S. in 2026 as another ...

Google, Apple and Bing Maps have changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America following an executive order from President Trump. MapQuest has not yet updated its map to reflect Trump's order.

Although Google Maps users in the US now see the Gulf of America name, it appears as Gulf of Mexico to those in Mexico. The rest of the world sees both names on Google Maps.

Mexico might sue Google over the "Gulf of America" label on Google Maps. The label change follows Trump's January 20 executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

Mexico is threatening to take Google to court over its “Gulf of America” name change on maps for users in the United States, pointing out that much of the body of water lies outside U.S ...

Mexico and Cuba maintain jurisdiction over parts of the gulf, which both countries refer to as the “Gulf of Mexico,” so only the U.S.-controlled part should be retitled on any maps, Sheinbaum ...

This image from Google Maps viewed from a browser in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, shows the Gulf of Mexico renamed the “Gulf of America.” (Google via AP) ...