"The state will not run over their rights at all. Now, I am sure that (Lorenzo) Mendoza should accept that there is government, State and laws, as well as powers in place," President Hugo Chávez told Polar Trust.

"I will call you, Lorenzo. Bridges cannot fall down." President Chávez addressed himself to Polar Trust CEO Lorenzo Mendoza, who noted Tuesday that "the term 'deal' does not apply" in the case of silos takeover.

The president conceded that Polar has the right to claim and defense.

"He (Mendoza) said that the decree is unconstitutional. In this case, I am certain that facilities will be returned to him. Otherwise, if the Barinas local power is right, seizure will be enforced. In any case, the move is set forth in our laws and there isn't any outrage."

President Chávez suggested the possibility of standing shoulder to shoulder with Polar to increase corn output. "We are eager for mechanisms in order to produce additional corn, flour."

He also made reference to the case of La Marqueseña ranch, property of Carlos Azpúrua. "We do not want to rail on anybody. If Azpúrua attests to ownership of La Marqueseña, this will be observed."