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How the US is trying to deter migrants from Central America — with music

A catchy song is getting plenty of play on Central American airwaves, but not everyone knows it was funded by the US government.A catchy song is getting plenty of play on Central American airwaves, but not everyone knows it was funded by the US government.

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