"Many people probably think that a president has to live a luxurious life. But I don’t think so. A president is just one of the people. I cook, I wash the dishes, and I do the shopping. Every morning, it’s my job to feed my dog, Manuela. I often sit alone on a bench in Independence Square, drinking mate tea, and many people come up to talk to me. Even if they say it causes trouble for security, I don’t mind. If a president lives the same way as a handful of the wealthy, he’ll lose sight of what’s happening in the country. "