If governments do not ensure that, the peoples through their own efforts will ensure these changes, what we call communitarian socialism.

I am not accustomed to protocol.

Sooner or later, we will have to recognise that the Earth has rights, too, to live without pollution. What mankind must know is that human beings cannot live without Mother Earth, but the planet can live without humans.

Lithium is like a beautiful lady, very much sought and pursued, especially in Bolivia. There is data indicating Bolivia has the largest reserves of lithium in the world.

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

The relationship between the government of the United States and social and indigenous movements has always been difficult. Not just in Bolivia but worldwide. We need to have bilateral relations characterized by mutual respect.

I am Catholic. But I am opposed to a monopoly when it comes to faith.