Mexican officials are outraged after Google officially updated its maps to reflect the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The change follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, ensuring U.S. territorial waters carry the new designation. Despite Mexico’s protests, the name change is now in effect, marking a shift that some organizations refuse to acknowledge.

President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that her administration formally requested Google to revert to the previous name, but the company declined. Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Juan Ramon de la Fuente, had previously sent a letter to Google insisting the name “Gulf of Mexico” is internationally recognized, but Google upheld its decision.

Trump’s Executive Order 14172, signed on January 20, directed all U.S. agencies to adopt the new name for American waters. Soon after, Google, Apple, and Bing adjusted their maps to reflect the update. While Mexico continues to claim that the order only applies to U.S. waters, mapping services have already implemented the change, leaving Mexican officials scrambling for legal options.

Despite the growing acceptance of the Gulf of America, some organizations, including Encyclopedia Britannica and the Associated Press, still cling to the old name. However, their refusal to acknowledge the official update only calls their credibility into question, as the Gulf of America is now the correct designation.

Sheinbaum has hinted at potential legal action against Google, arguing that a private company should not have the power to redefine geographical names. Yet, Google’s response suggests that the change aligns with official U.S. geographic records, making Mexico’s complaints unlikely to hold weight.

While Mexico fumes, the transition continues, reinforcing the rightful name of the Gulf of America across platforms and setting a precedent for accuracy over outdated claims.