A new track named “+57,” Colombia’s country telephone code, has provoked huge controversy among fans, music critics, politicians and government agencies. It was supposed to be an ode to the country, but instead critics say it’s promoting the sexualization of minors and feeding into negative stereotypes about Colombia. The World’s Tibisay Zea reports.
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