Washington, Feb. 13 -- Tech giant Google has disabled reviews for the Gulf of Mexico on its Maps platform following widespread backlash over its decision to rename the body of water "Gulf of America" for U.S. users.
The move follows an executive order by President Donald Trump, mandating the change in official government documents, which has drawn accusations of historical revisionism and corporate acquiescence to political pressure.
Users initially noticed the name alteration on Wednesday, prompting a surge in negative reviews and online protests. Many accused Google of rewriting geographical history, while others engaged in review bombing, a tactic where users leave mass one-star ratings as a form of digital protest.
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