"I hope that President Lula, whom I consider a democrat despite our ideological differences, does not remain silent. What is happening in Venezuela threatens democracy, and it is a huge risk for this dictatorship to continue in our region. The Venezuelans and many leaders of Latin America and the world await his words in this difficult moment."

"The donkey knows more than Maduro [...] Sorry for comparing the poor donkey to Maduro. It's an insult to the animal world."