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Apple renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America following Trump’s order

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Apple and Google have updated their maps to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, following an executive order by former President Trump. The change has elicited criticism from indigenous activists and sparked diplomatic tensions with Mexico, whose President suggested renaming the US 'Mexican America' in response.
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