Google, which owns and operates the Google Maps service, has announced that it is changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the American Gulf for US users. The company announced this on social network X on Tuesday, 28 January.
The decision to change the name of the Gulf in Google Maps is related to an official update to the US Geographic Names System. According to the report, the new name will be displayed only for users in the US.
For users in Mexico, the previous name, the Gulf of Mexico, will remain, while in the rest of the world, the service will display both names.
The Gulf of Mexico, which lies between the coasts of Mexico, the United States and Cuba, is an important geographical and economic region. The name change caused a stir on social media, as the Gulf has historical significance for both countries.
The decision is expected to provoke a mixed reaction, especially from Mexico. Google representatives have not yet specified how long the process of updating titles on the platform will take.
