The Venezuelan government has announced that the bilateral relationship with Germany might change as a result of a comment made by German president Angela Merkel yesterday. Merkel, responding to reporters about a couple of unsavory remarks made by Chavez, replied:

“President Chavez does not speak for Latin America — every country has its own voice, with which they pursue their own interests…”

Merkel apparently also pointed to the “No” vote on a recent constitutional referendum in Venezuela as evidence of that country’s pursuit of such interests.

Hugo Chavez isn’t happy, snapping back at Merkel by telling her to go to hell, reports AP:

“Ms. Chancellor, you can go to …” he said, pausing. “Because you are a lady, I won’t say any more.”

The Summit between the European Union and Latin America begins tomorrow in Lima, and we’ll see what happens when the two come face to face in person.

Via / El Pais and AP