Sat May 10 08:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Mexico Sues Google Over “Gulf of America” Map Label

**Mexico City, Mexico** – Mexico has filed a lawsuit against Google over its labeling of the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” on its maps platform. The action follows President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming the U.S. portion of the body of water, a move Mexico vehemently opposes.

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the lawsuit Friday, stating that the action was taken in response to Google’s adoption of the new name within U.S. borders, a change Mexico views as encroaching on its own territorial designation. Sheinbaum had previously threatened legal action in February.

Google’s change, implemented shortly after Trump’s January order, reflects its policy of aligning with U.S. government designations. However, Mexico argues that Google’s application of “Gulf of America” extends beyond the U.S. continental shelf, which constitutes only about 46% of the Gulf, according to Sovereign Limits database. Mexico controls approximately 49%, while Cuba controls the remaining 5%.

The Mexican Foreign Relations Ministry has previously contacted Google, urging a reversal of the name change. Google’s Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Cris Turner, previously confirmed the company’s adherence to its existing policy, despite Mexico’s objections.

This legal action comes as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Gulf of America Act,” which would codify Trump’s executive order. The bill now moves to the Senate. Google has yet to comment on the lawsuit.

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