I know the (probably correct) instinct is to side with Chavez, but I don't know the details of this event and ideally wanted opinions from comrades who pay closer attention to South American/Spanish politics.
Do you think Chavez had it coming? Or was he justified in his actions?
Having said that, it is very important that a part of the reason is that they would not afford him the same luxury if their roles were reversed. Sometimes it is important to be respectful and sometimes the opposite