Mexico is awaiting a new response from Google before proceeding with a lawsuit over the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico on Google Maps. Currently, the U.S. side of the body of water is labeled as the Gulf of America, while the Mexican side retains the original name. Google cited its policy of consulting multiple sources and maintaining consistency, but Mexico argues this violates its sovereignty, as the U.S. controls only 46% of the gulf, with Mexico controlling 49% and Cuba 5%.

The renaming, initiated by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has heightened tensions between the two countries. President Claudia Sheinbaum insists Mexico will not accept the change and is prepared to take legal action. Meanwhile, Mexico and the U.S. are engaging in high-level talks on trade and security to avoid further geopolitical fallout.

The controversy has also sparked press freedom concerns in the U.S., with the White House barring AP reporters from events due to their stance on using the traditional name. Other media organizations, including the New York Times and the White House Correspondents’ Organization, have raised alarms over this restriction.