Spanish president Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero reiterates that Venezuela’s leader Hugo Chavez must respect Spanish institutions

Speaking from Madrid Spanish president Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero reiterated that Venezuela’s leader Hugo Chavez must respect Spanish institutions. His statement followed Chavez latest criticisms of Spanish King Juan Carlos.
“The relation with Venezuela and President Chavez is based on two principles: Chavez respects Spanish institutions, as the Spanish government respect Venezuela’s. We believe a positive relation is convenient for both countries”, said Rodriguez Zapatero.
The King of Spain “believes he’s superior” and “doesn’t have a clue as to what is happening in Latinamerica”, said Chavez on Sunday during his “Aló president” broadcast program, when he also recalled that during the last Ibero-American summit held in Chile the King told Chavez “why don’t you shut up”.