Street Vendor Insulted for Displaying Mexican Flag; Community Rallies in Support

A street vendor in Palmdale, California, experienced a disheartening incident when a woman repeatedly drove past his food stand, hurling insults at him in Spanish because he displayed a Mexican flag. Oscar Lopez, the vendor, shared his feelings, stating, "Bastante feo" ("Pretty ugly"). He explained that the woman passed by three times. Lopez, who is a US citizen with Mexican immigrant parents, highlighted the incident's impact on him and his family. The video of the incident quickly went viral, prompting an outpouring of support from the Palmdale community and beyond. Many people have visited Lopez's stand to show their solidarity and support.