MapQuest Rises to Top Navigation App Amid Controversy Over Lake Ontario Name Change > 월드뉴스

A pioneering online mapping app, MapQuest, has become the most in-demand navigation tool in the US after refusing to comply with Donald Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America." The app surpassed competitors Google Maps and Apple Maps to claim the top spot on the Apple App Store as of Tuesday morning. Trump's order, issued on August 27, aimed to address a trade dispute with Canada but was met with disapproval from the public, with only 14% of Americans supporting the name change, according to a recent poll. In contrast, MapQuest's downloads surged to approximately 50 times their usual rate, making it the fourth most popular app overall in the US, excluding games. General Manager Doug Berger noted that the app provided users the chance to suggest their own names for the lake, echoing its previous stance against a similar renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. MapQuest has maintained its defiance with social media posts affirming its commitment to the original name of Lake Ontario.

As Brazil approaches its 2026 presidential election, concerns are rising about potential US interference reminiscent of Cold War-era tactics. The election will feature incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Historical parallels are drawn to 1962 when the US government allegedly funded opposition candidates to sway elections against leftist leaders. Current allegations suggest that Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are attempting to influence the election by imposing 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports and designating major Brazilian crime organizations as foreign terrorist entities. Lula has accused Trump officials of planning to undermine Brazil's voting system, which has raised alarms among political activists and analysts. Political scientist Celso Rocha de Barros emphasized the urgency of addressing US interference, claiming it poses a significant threat to Brazil's democratic process and economy. The situation has led to fears that history may be repeating itself, with echoes of past US interventions in Brazilian politics.