The flag of Mexico has a long history in the United States, despite being a symbol of a nation south of the border. (Jett Loe/The Las Cruces Sun-News via AP, File) MANDATORY.

These are the people flying flags from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, South Korea and other places during the Los Angeles protests.

AILSA CHANG, HOST: The flag of Mexico has emerged as a symbol for many demonstrators. That has provoked strong criticism from top Republicans and many conservatives.

Throughout history, many flags have flown over our great state, including a version of the hotly debated Confederate flag. ... Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821, ...

Mexico's flag features prominently in protests. What does it symbolize? Stephen J. Beard. USA TODAY. Since the start of the protests against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's ...

The green, white, and red-striped flag of Mexico has become a striking symbol in the ongoing protests that erupted in Los Angeles on June 7. These demonstrations began in response to the Trump ...

On Friday, President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico broadly criticized images of disturbances on U.S. streets that featured the Mexican flag as a “provocation.” ...

Supporters and opponents of the Los Angeles protesters see the prominence of the Mexican flag in different contexts. ... Mexico's flag features prominently in protests. What does it symbolize?

The flag of Mexico has emerged as a symbol for many demonstrators. That has provoked strong criticism from top Republicans and many conservatives. NPR's Adrian Florido spoke with LA protesters ...

The flag's use in such protests is fraught, and criticism often comes from the pro-immigrant movement. The flag of Mexico has emerged as a symbol at the L.A. protests | WKAR Public Media ...