It is clear that Messi is on a level above all others. Those who do not see that are blind.

A war can perhaps be won single-handedly. But peace - lasting peace - cannot be secured without the support of all.

I don't need arms, and neither does anyone else... At the very least, a ban would prevent fights from turning deadly.

Brazil is in a solid position. In the past, if the United States sneezed, we caught pneumonia. Today, if the United States sneezes, we sneeze too.

Even strong as they are today, rich countries should have no illusion: nobody is safe in aworld of injustices.War will never bring security.War can only generate monsters: bitterness, intolerance, fundamentalism, and the damaging denial of current hegemonies.The poor must be given reasons to live, not to kill or die.

I will never tire from repeating my commitment to ensuring that every Brazilian can have breakfast, lunch and supper every day.

I respect the path Cuba chooses to take.