We've advanced in the construction of a true free-trade area across South America... What's needed now is less rhetoric and more action.

My greatest desire is that the hope that has overcome fear in my country will help vanquish it around the world.

I know how to move between political camps. When everyone in the world hated (Libyan leader Moammar) Gadhafi, I paid him an official visit. It caused an uproar - Lula's visiting the devil!

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

When I see Messi - who is the best player in the world in my opinion - lose the ball, he runs off until he gets it back or commits a foul. Our guys lose the ball and fold their arms.

The growing use of biofuel will be an inestimable contribution to the generation of income, social inclusion and reduction of poverty in many poor countries of the world.

No one can wipe away the injustices of centuries in only eight years.