Google Maps showed "Pernambuco em pé" in Portugal

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Google Maps briefly displayed a location labeled "Pernambuco em pé" (Pernambuco standing) within Portugal, sparking amusement. This appearance coincided with a surge of Brazilian memes humorously portraying Portugal as a Brazilian territory, including jokes about renaming the country. The location on the map had user-submitted photos and reviews referencing Brazilian culture. The incident highlights how users can create locations on Google Maps, and the company's policies regarding content accuracy and removal of violations. Google has not yet commented on the situation.


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