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Partly Hispanic, US-controlled South American city (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cusco

'south american city' is the definition.
(city in Peru)

'partly hispanic us-controlled' is the wordplay.
'CUSCO' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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