The state of siege was necessary. There was subversion in Latin America. It was more of a preventive measure. It wasn't used much.

We can't make any statements here. We can't talk about the internal politics of Paraguay.

There was no reason for a revolution in Paraguay.

I was always confident that I knew. I never expected this.

I have to think of my status as a resident in this country. But I do insist that in Paraguay there was order; the judiciary had the power of complete independence; justice was fully exercised.

A lot of people have asked for interviews, but we have said no. This is a special case. But we are in political asylum. We have to be careful.