How Google Maps Caused An International Conflict

Nicaragua Raids Costa Rica, Blames Google Maps -- Search Engine Land

An error on Google Maps has caused an international conflict in Central America.

A Nicaraguan military commander, relying on Google Maps, moved troops into an area near San Juan Lake along the border between his country and Costa Rica. The troops are accused of setting up camp there, taking down a Costa Rican flag and raising the Nicaraguan flag, doing work to clean up a nearby river, and dumping the sediment in Costa Rican territory.

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More News On This Border Dispute Between Nicaragua And Costa Rica

OAS head to visit both sides in Central American dispute -- CNN
Costa Rican president urges restraint in border dispute -- CNN
Nicaragua, Costa Rica fail to reach river accord -- AP
Costa Rica denounces alleged Nicaraguan incursion -- Washington Post
"Our Soldiers Are Not Stupid", Says Nicaragua's Army Commander -- Inside Costa Rica
How Google Maps Led to An Accidental Invasion -- Fast Company
Maybe the Nicaraguan military should've used Bing Maps -- Seattle PI

My Comment: If I had remarked a few years ago that Google maps could start an armed conflict .... I would be laughed out of the room.

Cough .... cough ..... I am sure there are some in Google HQ who are not laughing today.