Google Maps Restricts Reviews Following ‘Gulf of America’ Controversy

In a recent controversy, Google Maps has blocked reviews for the 'Gulf of America' following backlash over renaming the 'Gulf of Mexico.' The name change is part of an update reflecting U.S. government changes, but it only affects users within the United States. Negative reviews criticizing the new name have been surfacing, leading Google to disable posting new reviews and removing recent negative ones. This action aligns with Google's policy on real-time abuse, which was previously applied in other instances like a local bar in Missouri and a McDonald’s location in Pennsylvania where review-bombing occurred.