Public support for Chilean President Michelle Bachelet is at a record low as her administration deals with a sluggish economy and a political scandal involving her son. Her disapproval rating jumped to 72% in August from 70% in the previous month. It was the worst figure for any president since the surveys began in 2006. Bachelet’s reputation has been tarnished by accusations that her son, Sebastian Davalos, used his political connections to get his wife access to a US$10 million loan and turn over a quick profit on a real estate deal. teleSUR
