The graffiti, which read "Boston hates Dominicans and Puerto Ricans" and "by white people," was discovered on Exeter Street. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn shared video of the message on social media Thursday, condemning it and calling for its immediate removal.

"I immediately contacted 311 at the City of Boston, asked if they could remove this graffiti and hate speech," Flynn said in the video. "There's no place for racism in Boston."

Flynn noted that he had just finished meeting with Puerto Rican veterans at the Copley library, where he listened to their stories of service, sacrifice, and commitment to the nation. He said the hateful message stands in stark contrast to their contributions.

Despite Flynn's report to 311, the graffiti remained on the wall hours later, raising questions about the city's response time for removing hateful messages. The councilor's office did not immediately provide further comment on why the message had not been removed.

Residents expressed outrage over the incident. Cristian García, who was nearby, said such messages have no place in a diverse city like Boston.

"To me, it's something stupid. If the police or the authorities find them doing that kind of thing, it's a crime that can land them in jail," García said.

Authorities are expected to address the report and remove the message. The incident comes amid heightened concerns about hate speech and discrimination targeting immigrant and Latino communities nationally. Boston has a significant Dominican and Puerto Rican population, and community leaders have repeatedly called for vigilance against racism.

The graffiti is being investigated as a potential hate crime, though police have not released further details. Anyone with information is urged to contact Boston police.