BBC News | In pictures: Venezuelans debate US ties, 'Peculiar ideas'

'Peculiar ideas'

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez, who is running for re-election, is known for his anti-US rhetoric and his relations with Washington are strained. Here Venezuelans give their views on bilateral ties.

Jose Irazabal, 70

Venezuela should be respected by the world. Sometimes the rhetoric is necessary. The US has never known how to deal with Latin America - it has peculiar ideas about us.


In pictures: Venezuelans debate US ties

	'Peculiar ideas' Venezuela's Hugo Chavez, who is running for re-election, is known for his anti-US rhetoric and his relations with Washington are strained. Here Venezuelans give their views on bilateral ties. Jose Irazabal, 70 Venezuela should be respected by the world. Sometimes the rhetoric is necessary. The US has never known how to deal with Latin America - it has peculiar ideas about us.