I am sure of the fact that Fidel and Chávez are commanders of the forces of freedom in America, to liberate America and the world.

The way I see it, it's impossible to change things without encountering resistance.

I want to stress that at no time Bolivia acts untimely or irresponsibly.

We nationalize hydrocarbons, so now the economy is improving and the fight against poverty is also improving in Bolivia.

I have no regrets - in fact, I am pleased to have expelled the US ambassador, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and to have closed the US military base in Bolivia. Now, without a US ambassador, there is less conspiracy, and more political stability and social stability. Without the International Monetary Fund, we are better off economically.

All of Africa's resources should be declared resources of the state and managed by the nation. Our experience in Bolivia shows that when you take control of natural resources for the people of the town and village, major world change is possible.

I am Catholic but I want to say something to the Catholics. Thank you for some of the bishops who live in rural areas, and are still Catholic. These bishops of the Catholic churches still pray for the poor, and pray for their president who works for the poor, while the leaders of the Catholic Church only defend oligarchy.