Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s popularity was unharmed from the effects of the earthquake that struck on 27 February the central-south regions of the country.

Through a telephone conversation, the Italian prime minister said he “will go on for the good of Italy.” Berlusconi is recovering from the assault he received a week ago.

Former president Eduardo Duhalde spoke from Rome, and “advised” Cristina and Néstor Kirchner: “They must realize that time is over “.

The management of Uruguayan President Tabaré Vázquez, in office since 2005, has the approval of 61 percent of the population, while his popularity reached 64 percent.

According to a recent Rasmussen Reports daily tracking poll (Aug. 18, 2009), President Obama’s approval rating has dropped to a new low of 47 percent.

A poll shows the popularity of Brazil’s president has increased to 69 percent thanks to the nation’s economic performance during the global crisis.