Two intellectuals yelled at each other during the Universal Forum of Cultures held in the Mexican city of Monterrey due to their opposing views on Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez.

Spanish journalist Ignacio Ramonet and Peruvian economist Álvaro Vargas Llosa, the son of Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, took part in a debate entitled "Is capitalism good for the poor?"

During the debate, with the participation of more than 300 people and aired on the Internet, author Mario Vargas Llosa, who took a seat in the front row, made no comments, Efe reported.

The discussion escalated to shouts when the economist termed fascist the government of President Chávez. This comment irritated Ramonet, who told him that he knew nothing about fascism.

"Chávez' regime is heading for fascism," said Vargas Llosa, unleashing the applause of part of the audience.

He added that Chávez turned out to be a dictator who amended the Constitution to remain in office. He noted, also, that the broadcasting license of the major TV network was reversed because of criticism and opposition to his government.