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Mexican President Threatens to Sue Google Over 'Gulf of America' Label on Maps. (www.commondreams.org)

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The president of Mexico on Thursday expressed hope that Google "reconsiders" its decision to change its online maps to reflect U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that he has the authority to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico.

Shortly after taking office, Trump issued an executive order announcing he was changing the name of the body of water to the Gulf of America.

For U.S. users of Google Maps, the gulf was listed as the Gulf of America as of Thursday. Google, whose CEO attended Trump's inauguration along with other tech moguls, said last month it has "a long-standing practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources."

But Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned Thursday that her government "will file a civil suit" against Google if it does not revert back to labeling the international body of water the Gulf of Mexico.

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[–] PhAzE 13 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

So why did google change it in Canada?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago

Because Google is actuvely pushing US government agenda into Canada. It should be considered an extension of the US government as far as other countries are concerned, but it's a corporation so nobody cares. Google WILL assist in taking Canada the best they can, so I guess Canada can just enjoy it or whatever instead of doing something about it.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Because Canada recently became the 51st state?

[–] PhAzE 5 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Americans wish!

[–] weew 13 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Americans wish the US became Canada's 11th province

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I'd much rather they make California the 13th province.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

You guys are alright, let’s team up and make a maple bacon breakfast burrito.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

I see you haven't met the MAGA-filled Central Valley and northern Californian populations.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

California should rather join Denmark.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Real Americans Want To Be Canadian

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I fucking love pancakes, hockey, beer, and poutine, where do I sign up?

[–] PhAzE 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

You also have to be able to curse well, and hate shoveling snow.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Hm, I actually don't hate shoveling snow yet but I bet that'd change after a few more times doing it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

Invest in a snowblower