Tue Jan 28 05:25:55 UTC 2025: ## Google Maps to Reflect US Government’s Gulf of Mexico Rename

**Washington, D.C. – January 28, 2025** – Google Maps will update its platform to reflect the US government’s controversial renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, the company announced Monday. The change, a direct result of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, will be visible to users in the United States. However, the map will retain the name “Gulf of Mexico” in Mexico, and users outside both countries will see both names.

This follows the US Interior Department’s official name change last Friday, which also reverted the name of Denali, Alaska’s highest peak, back to Mount McKinley. These actions fulfill a campaign promise by President Trump.

While the US government’s decision has been met with mixed reactions, Google Maps’ update confirms its commitment to reflect official geographical designations. The change to Mount McKinley’s name will also be mirrored on Google Maps.

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