"In the entire region, there are politicians trying to cling to power and aiming to strip peace from our citizens. This is what we face; this is the danger of dictatorship, and today we are witnessing how one more of them tries to take hope away from millions of Venezuelans.

Ecuador had the opportunity to prevent the interests of a few from prevailing over the will of millions. Venezuela deserves that opportunity; therefore, I have asked our Foreign Minister to take the necessary steps to convene the Permanent Council of the OAS to address the delicate situation in Venezuela."

"It was a historic day. Defeating fascism, the demons, and the demonesses, with the strength of Christ, Bolívar, and Chávez is a historic feat. And our people have done it again."