Fortunately, in Bolivia, we have begun to liberate ourselves economically. If we do not accompany social and cultural liberation with economic liberalization, the country will continue to be subjugated.

The United States is using its war on drugs as an excuse to expand its control over Latin America.

This is a coca leaf. This is not cocaine. This represents the culture of indigenous people of the Andean region.

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

[In Bolivia] We want to overcome our historical problems with Chile. The sea has divided us and the sea must bring us back together again.

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