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Argentina fights crime with music
Buenos Aires using musical instruments to save children from street gang lure.
Last Modified: 26 Dec 2009 17:19 GMT



Argentina's charitable organisations are in a constant battle to keep youngsters away from drugs, prostitution and gang fighting.

One of the most dangerous districts in the capital Buenos Aires is Villa 31. But now a new weapon is being used to fight the threat ... music.

It may be a long way from the national symphony orchestra, but 11-year-old Breesa Montanyo is delighted with her new flute she's got for Christmas. Here is her story, in her own words.

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Al Jazeera
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