Artists who fled El Salvador for DC are focus of new documentary showing in Latin American Film Festival

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WTOP celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month this Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, with stories spotlighting the contributions, culture and accomplishments of Hispanic communities across the D.C. region. Artists who fled El Salvador for DC are focus of new documentary

When he walks down Mount Pleasant Street, in Northwest D.C., Quique Aviles is repeatedly greeted by people who know him, from his decades as a poet, performer and community activist.

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