Mexico threatens to sue Google over name change of Gulf of Mexico on US maps

Mexico said in February 2025 that it might sue Google over labeling the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" for U.S. users of Google Maps, following President Trump's order, and awaited a new response from the company.

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National61 articles from 35 sources across the spectrum· Updated 588d ago

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Feb 13, 2025Mexico says it might sue Google over 'Gulf of America' name change on Maps
  2. Feb 17, 2025Mexico threatens to sue Google over name change of Gulf of Mexico on US maps

Who covered each development

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Quiet for 589 days

Last development · Feb 17, 2025 — Mexico threatens to sue Google over name change of Gulf of Mexico on US maps

How each side is putting it

Left

5 viewpoints
Latin TimesLean Left· 588d ago

Legal Expert Weigh In on Mexico's Threats Against Google Over 'Gulf of Mexico': 'Tech Behemoths Don't Scare Easily'

Ran by 10 outlets across the spectrum· Minneapolis Star Tribune, The Boston Globe, +1 more
Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 588d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 589d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 589d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

InsiderLean Left· 588d ago

Mexico is threatening legal action against Google over 'Gulf of America' map changes following Trump's order

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· St. Louis Post-Dispatch, CNN
St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· 589d ago

Mexico threatens to sue Google over name change of Gulf of Mexico on US maps

CNNLean Left· 589d ago

Mexico threatens to sue Google over name change of Gulf of Mexico on US maps

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 589d ago

Mexico says it will wait for new response from Google on Gulf of Mexico name dispute before filing lawsuit

Center

11 viewpoints
Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· KVIA El Paso, KRDO, +3 more
KVIA El PasoCenter· 588d ago

Mexico threatens to sue Google over name change of Gulf of Mexico on US maps

KRDOCenter· 588d ago

Mexico threatens to sue Google over name change of Gulf of Mexico on US maps

KVIA El PasoCenter· 589d ago

Mexico threatens to sue Google over name change of Gulf of Mexico on US maps

KTVZ BendCenter· 589d ago

Mexico threatens to sue Google over name change of Gulf of Mexico on US maps

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 589d ago

Mexico threatens to sue Google over name change of Gulf of Mexico on US maps

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 589d ago

Mexico threatens to sue Google over name change of Gulf of Mexico on US maps

Ran by 11 outlets· NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, NBC New York, +9 more
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 588d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

NBC New YorkLean Left· 588d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 588d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 588d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 588d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 588d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 588d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

The OregonianCenter· 589d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

KOB 4Center· 589d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

WWL New OrleansCenter· 589d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

The RepublicCenter· 589d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· 588d ago

Mexico readies to sue Google over Gulf

Ran by 1 outlet· Digital Journal
Digital JournalCenter· 588d ago

Mexico says to sue Google if it insists on using 'Gulf of America'

Digital JournalCenter· 589d ago

Mexico says to sue Google if it insists on using 'Gulf of America'

Ran by 5 outlets· ABC 11 Raleigh, ABC 13 Houston, +3 more
ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 589d ago

Gulf of America controversy: Mexico threatens to sue Google over Gulf of Mexico name change

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 589d ago

Gulf of America controversy: Mexico threatens to sue Google over Gulf of Mexico name change

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 589d ago

Gulf of America controversy: Mexico threatens to sue Google over Gulf of Mexico name change

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 589d ago

Gulf of America controversy: Mexico threatens to sue Google over Gulf of Mexico name change

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 589d ago

Gulf of America controversy: Mexico threatens to sue Google over Gulf of Mexico name change

Right

5 viewpoints
Washington ExaminerRight· 588d ago

Mexico threatens to sue Google over Gulf of America controversy

Green Field ReporterLean Right· 589d ago

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit - The Daily Reporter

Daily JournalLean Right· 589d ago· ran in 10 outlets

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

New York PostLean Right· 592d ago

Mexico threatens Google with legal action over ‘Gulf of America’ name change

Fox NewsRight· 592d ago

Mexican president signals possible lawsuit against Google over Gulf of America name change

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

2 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· 588d ago

Mexico waits for Google response before filing lawsuit over Gulf dispute

GizmodoLeft· 588d ago

Mexico Is Threatening Google Over Ridiculous 'Gulf of America' Name Change

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