Bolivia's former President Evo Morales made his first statements in the Bolivian city of Villazon a few hours after his arrival in Bolivia where he was welcomed by thousands of people.

Morales said in his first speech: "With patience and without violence, we recovered our Homeland. We returned millions. " 

Morales added: "They asked the military to intervene, but they didn't succeed. The coup plotters said that MAS could not return to the government nor Evo to Bolivia. Today the MAS is in the Government and Evo in Bolivia thanks to the Bolivian people."  

The former president also called for unity and mentioned recent actions to bribe his internal security. 

"The time for crying is over. - he said - We have to work. Give birth to social programs. We will continue working for the country. 

Morales stated that the coupwas against his government's action to recover natural resources. "Neither imperialism nor the International Monetary Fund (IMF) accept it," the former leader pointed out, alluding to the responsibility of the U.S. government in the coup.

"Long live a dignified and sovereign Bolivia. Homeland or death," Morales said ending his speech.