I think we are getting stronger. We've opened the debate on these (free-trade) subjects, and the indigenous movement is showing its power again.

We will continue to mobilize and radicalize the protests in favor of life and against the free-trade agreement. There will be neither dialogue nor contact with the government.

We want the government to act with prudence. ... What is more important, selling our country or holding onto our sovereignty?

Until both trade superpowers get serious about their promises to make this a development round, deadlines will come and go and a deal that helps the poor will remain elusive.

I don't think this debate is negative, it is enriching

The debate over inflation versus growth will linger on because it is true that there is a short-term trade-off - if you want growth you've got to live with inflation.