It marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla. Although the Mexican army was eventually defeated, the "Batalla de Puebla" came to represent a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism.
President Benito Juarez (president of Mexico from 1858 to 1872) declared the meanings of the colors were to represent hope (green), unity (white) and the blood of the national heroes (red).
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