In the United States, the government is bailing out banks, intervening in the economy, yet in Latin America, the Right continues to talk about 'free markets.' It's totally outdated; they don't have arguments; they don't have any sense. Hugo Chavez americaargumentbail share on social
Venezuela is a free country, and we will not be blackmailed by anyone. We will not accept being told what to do over Iran; we will not accept being anyone's colony. Hugo Chavez acceptblackmailcolony Change image and share on social
Even socialist dictators have an interest in gorgeous supermodels. Hugo Chavez dictatorgorgeousinterest Change image and share on social
No part of the human community can live entirely on its own planet, with its own laws of motion and cut off from the rest of humanity. Hugo Chavez communitycuthuman Change image and share on social
The U.S. people have a major role to play to solve, to save this planet. Hugo Chavez majorpeopleplanet Change image and share on social
Our voice is an independent voice to represent the dignity and the search for peace and the reformulation of the international system; to denounce persecution and aggression of hegemonistic forces on the planet. This is how Venezuela has presented itself. Bolivar's home has sought a nonpermanent seat on the Security Council. Hugo Chavez aggressionbolivarcouncil share on social
My father and my mother were both teachers. They inculcated to us the importance of studies. Hugo Chavez fatherimportanceinculcate Change image and share on social
We must be aware of consumerism! That's our tendency. It's the capitalistic curse that we were poisoned with. We should spend only what is necessary. How do you call the big cars, the latest ones? Hummer! Not a single dollar to import Hummers! What is that? What is that? What kind of revolution is this? One of Hummers? No way! Hugo Chavez awarebigcall share on social
I even believed in a third way; I thought it was possible to put a human face on capitalism. But I was wrong. The only way to save the world is through socialism, but a socialism that exists within a democracy; there's no dictatorship here. Hugo Chavez believecapitalismdemocracy share on social
I neglected my health, and I was reluctant to have medical check-ups. It was a fundamental mistake for a revolutionary, to the Venezuelan people and the international public opinion. Hugo Chavez checkfundamentalhealth Change image and share on social