Anyone looking at images of the Los Angeles immigration protests has almost certainly seen the Mexican flag flying somewhere in the frame. Demonstrators have hoisted the red, white and green banner ...

The Mexican flag has long been a mainstay at immigration-related demonstrations, particularly in LA, which has deep cultural and economic ties to Mexico and is seen as the capital of the Mexican ...

Their flag shows pride in their history. They have the right to proudly show their flag. Los Angeles Time columnist Gustavo Arellano called waving a Mexican flag at a protest “good trouble.” ...

Even as Democrats vowed to resist ICE, some saw the photo of the Mexican flag-waving protester as undermining that resistance. “I swear this guy has to be a Republican plant,” Democratic ...

While the Mexican flag has a rich history and meaning removed from current events in the U.S., Lechuga said that today it’s used as a silent, visual-only response to the xenophobic and inciting ...

What does the Mexican flag mean? Adopted in its current form in September 1968, the Mexican flag blends its indigenous roots with its modern identity. The coat of arms of Mexico − a golden eagle ...

The Mexican flag emerges as a symbol of identity and protest in Los Angeles, California, reflecting immigrant contributions and backlash against federal ICE raids.

The Mexican flag emerges as a symbol of identity and protest in Los Angeles, California, reflecting immigrant contributions and backlash against federal ICE raids.

By Renée Graham Globe Columnist,Updated June 19, 2025, 12:00 p.m.

The Mexican flag has long been a mainstay at immigration-related demonstrations, particularly in LA, which has deep cultural and economic ties to Mexico and is seen as the capital of the Mexican ...

The Mexican flag emerges as a symbol of identity and protest in Los Angeles, California, reflecting immigrant contributions and backlash against federal ICE raids.