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WAR OF THE GULFS! MEXICO SLAMS GOOGLE FOR BOLD NAME CHANGE!
In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the tech world, Mexico has declared all-out war on Google over an outrageous name switch!
In a jaw-dropping announcement, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed that the nation has taken legal action against tech giant Google! Why? Because the search engine has dared to label the beloved Gulf of Mexico as the so-called "Gulf of America," a title tossed around by none other than former President Donald Trump through an executive order!
The audacity!
During a fiery press briefing, Sheinbaum dramatically confirmed the news without spilling juicy details about the lawsuit, but clearly, tensions are boiling over!
THREE CHEERS FOR MEXICO! Mexico’s Foreign Relations Ministry had already sent stern letters begging Google to ditch the insulting label—so far, to no avail.
Where’s the justice in that?
The Gulf isn’t just a random body of water; it’s a historic landmark shared by both the U.S. and Mexico! Trump’s decree may only pack a punch in the States, but guess what? Other countries and international bodies can totally ignore it!
The Mexican government insists that the “Gulf of America” moniker should ONLY apply to the part of the Gulf over the U.S. continental shelf! So why is Google clinging to this outrageous name?
In a dramatic twist, back in February, Sheinbaum revealed a letter from Cris Turner, Google’s Vice President of Government Affairs, stating they would unwaveringly stick to the Trump-era policy. Google Maps reflects this insane change—showing “Gulf of America” in the U.S. but “Gulf of Mexico” in the homeland! It even tosses in the name “Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America)” elsewhere. Talk about a geographical slap in the face!
The strife isn’t just between Mexico and Google—it’s a cultural battleground!
For over 400 years, this precious waterway has proudly carried the name Gulf of Mexico! Even the Associated Press stuck to its guns by using the classic title, while navigating the explosive political waters surrounding Trump’s decree.
But the madness doesn’t stop there! The White House recently tried to block the AP’s access to cover the president, but guess what? A federal judge ruled that the government can’t punish the press for speaking its mind!
STAY TUNED! The battle continues as Mexico charges ahead in its fight for identity and justice! Will Google back down? Or will this tech titan stand firm in its provocative naming game? Only time will tell in this epic showdown!
photo credit: fortune.com
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