Gulf of Mexico

Google Maps Reverts ‘Gulf of America’ to ‘Gulf of Mexico’

Google Maps Reverts ‘Gulf of America’ to ‘Gulf of Mexico’

Google Maps recently found itself at the centre of a controversy after users noticed that the body of water traditionally known as the "Gulf of Mexico" had been temporarily renamed the "Gulf of America." The unexpected change, which appeared to be a technical glitch or an unintended update, quickly sparked widespread criticism on social media. Many users pointed out that the name "Gulf of America" was historically inaccurate and culturally inappropriate, as the body of…
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