Google Maps users mock Portugal with Brazil location

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Google Maps briefly displayed a location labeled "Pernambuco em pé" (Pernambuco standing) within Portugal, sparking online amusement. This follows a trend of Brazilian users creating memes joking about Portugal. The location, which had 30 recent reviews, featured images of Pernambucan culture, including food and landmarks. The jokes involve renaming Portugal with Brazilian state names, implying it's a Brazilian territory. Google allows users to create new locations, and the company has policies against misinformation. Google has not yet commented on the "Pernambuco em pé" listing.


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