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Google now calls "Lake America" to Lake Ontario for users in the US on Maps

Público30 August 2026 at 16:24

Google started calling Lake Ontario "Lake America" on Google Maps for users in the United States. This change was implemented in the tech giant's mapping application. In the rest of the world, the name "Lake Ontario" will continue to be visible to users. The change comes as a result of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, which altered the official name of the lake in the United States. This decision by Google is part of a broader trend of technology companies that have been adjusting their platforms to the policies implemented by the American administration.

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