What does the cryptic crossword clue "Heartless country's controlled messaging (4)" mean?

The definition is "controlled messaging". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. SPAIN (synonym of "country's") [gutting: "Heartless"]; definition: "controlled messaging" The answer is SPIN.

Heartless country's controlled messaging (4)

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