Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism
Published On Feb 13, 2025, 7:49 AM
Google Maps has recently changed the label for the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' for US users, following pressure from the US government. Amid backlash, Google has disabled reviews for the location, reportedly deleting negative reviews related to the name change. This controversy raises concerns about censorship and has sparked discussions on social media.
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The controversy surrounding Google's renaming of the Gulf and subsequent disabling of reviews could potentially impact its reputation negatively, which in turn may affect its stock performance in the short term. However, Google's core business remains strong despite this incident, but sentiment may be temporarily impacted.
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