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In the 2009 episode "Pinewood Derby" several world leaders were depicted, including Mexican President Felipe Calderón failing to deal successfully with an international crisis. MTV withdrew the episode in Mexico causing controversy amongst Mexico's South Park fans who felt it was censorship; MTV denied this, claiming they had just failed to get permission in time to show the Mexican flag on TV.
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