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Google Maps to change 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America.'' Is it possible to revert?

Google Maps will change the name 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America,' following an executive order signed by Trump on his first day in office.
The renaming process involves updating the Geographic Names Information System to reflect the change within 30 days.
Mexican officials oppose the change, stating it violates international agreements and historical naming conventions.
Google plans to display 'Gulf of America' for U.S. Users while retaining 'Gulf of Mexico' for users in Mexico.

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Mexico News Daily

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Gulf of America? Two can play at that game

Among many of the shocking changes U.S. President Donald Trump has implemented is one that is downright silly. I speak, of course, of the “renaming” of the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. Part of the reason it’s silly is because most U.S. citizens are so bad at geography that they’d be hard-pressed to identify the Gulf on a map. (Reddit) So far, it feels like we’re living inside of that irreverent 2004 movie “Team America: World Police.” …

2 months ago·Mexico

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The Statesman

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Google Maps to change 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America.'' Is it possible to revert?

Google Maps will soon rename the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America," a decision that has faced opposition from Mexican officials.

2 months ago·Austin, United States

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Who will call it the Gulf of America? A look at this and other naming disputes

Google says it will rename the Gulf of Mexico on its U.S. maps, and Mexico is pushing back. This wouldn't be the first body of water to have different names according to different countries.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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