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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had previously threatened Google with a lawsuit over the relabelling of the Gulf of Mexico.


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[–] Raiderkev@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

I don't think this will go anywhere. Pretty sure they were just complying with US Government demands, and I don't think the name changed in Mexico. It was stupid, but I don't think Google had a choice. I could be wrong though.

[–] DonGirses@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

Can confirm, Google Maps in MX still shows Gulf of México

[–] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 weeks ago

Not complying with US government demands tbh. Though I have no doubt that Trump would have thrown a hissy fit if they didn't, Google has always named things in accordance with government policy.

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago

It also doesn't matter. Compliance or not, Google can put what they want on their maps. Has "Japan" sued anyone for not using Nippon on maps.

I don't like Trump renaming shit for his ego, but the case won't go anywhere.