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How is the media covering South America?South America often is covered by Left Media sources.
Left81%
Center8%
Right11%
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International · Rio De JaneiroPolice in Rio de Janeiro raided the Vila Cruzeiro favela before dawn Tuesday. Authorities said more than 20 people were killed in a fierce firefight. The operation was aimed at locating and arresting criminal leaders, police said. It comes one year after a raid of the Jacarezinho favel a that left 28 people dead.See the Story
Police shootout at Rio de Janeiro favela kills more than 20
Coverage: 27 sources
South America · Buenos Aires Province confirmed cases of COVID-19 are surging in the southern tip of South America. Officials in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay hope high vaccination rates mean this latest wave will not be as deadly as previous ones. There is concern that many people are not ready to once again take on the prevention measures.See the Story
Vaccines bring optimism as COVID cases soar in South America
69% Center coverage: 16 sources
French OpenSecond-seeded Daniil Medvedev defeated Argentine Facundo Bagnis in straight sets Tuesday to easily advance to the second round of the French Open. No. 4 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece went the distance with Italian Lorenzo Musetti. Andrey Rublev of Russia rallied from a set down to defeat South Korea’s Soonwoo Kwon 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2,6-4.See the Story
World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev cruises past Facundo Bagnis to begin Roland Garros campaign
Coverage: 11 sources
French OpenWorld No. 1 Novak Djokovic beat Alex Molcan 6-2, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) in the second round of the French Open in Paris. World No. 2 Rafael Nadal beat France's Corentin Moutet in straight sets. Third-ranked Alexander Zverev saved a match point in the fifth set before pulling out a 2-6, 4-6,. 6-1,6-2,. 7-5 victory.See the Story
Alcaraz, Zverev pull off French Open escapes as Nadal, Djokovic cruise
60% Right coverage: 5 sources
AmericasRIO DE JANEIRO, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Brazil registered 132 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the national death toll to 666,037, the Ministry ofSee the Story
Brazil sees 132 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Americas · IndiaIndia exported wheat worth USD 177 million in March and USD 473 million in April this year. The government data highlighted that while India's expected production of wheat for 2022-23 remains at near 105 million metric tonnes (MMT) It needs to fulfil domestic consumption requirements for its 130 crore population (30 MMT required for food security schemes)See the Story
India exports wheat worth $650 million in March-April
Coverage: 5 sources
Americas<p>Several countries have warned of the threat of violence ahead of the Colombian elections to be held next May 29. Further, lawmakers from 20 countries have commented on the government interference in Sunday's presidential elections.</p>
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Political Violence Ahead of Colombian Presidential Elections
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
International · Rio De JaneiroRIO DE JANEIRO, May 25 (Xinhua) -- The number of people killed as a result of Tuesday police operation in a favela, or marginal neighborhood, in Brazil Rio de JSee the Story
Death toll climbs to 25 in Brazilian favela police operation
Coverage: 2 sources
Americas · BrazilFor the first time since 2006, the country has a food insecurity level worse than the average of 120 nationsSee the Story
Hunger risk reaches record level in Brazil and threatens 36% of families
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Sexual diversity: 2.9 million Brazilians declare themselves homosexual or bisexual, says IBGE
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Prefeitura vai ser investigada por pagar R$ 800 mil por show de Gusttavo Lima
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Margaret Atwood, publisher to auction fireproof copy of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
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Medvedev eases through at French Open as Rune strikes teen blow
56% Center coverage: 9 sources
Military · ChileSee the Story
Army Warrant Officer Sues Commander for Rape and Sexual Abuse
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Violence at the National Institute: How Students Prepare Molotov Bombs Inside Educational Establishment
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