In a recent legislative move, the U.S. House of Representatives has officially backed the name change, aligning with an executive order from former President Trump, who claimed the U.S. does the majority of the work in this area. However, Sheinbaum argues that such a renaming violates international norms and insists the designation should only apply to the U.S. continental shelf. Sheinbaum's request to Google included demands to reconsider their labeling, asserting that the name change did not reflect geographic realities. While Google has indicated that users in Mexico will continue to see the Gulf labeled as the Gulf of Mexico, those in the U.S. will see the alternative designation.

This legal confrontation follows tensions between the Trump administration and news agencies like the Associated Press, which faced restrictions amid refusal to adopt the new terminology. Meanwhile, Trump has hinted at further name changes in international waters, captivating a global audience concerned about the implications of such actions. As nations weigh in on these developments, the conflict over naming rights underscores wider geopolitical issues intertwining local identity with international relations.