Chávez's victory reopens possibility of re-launching Uruguayan airliner

The election triumph of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez reopens "certain possibilities" of re-floating a Uruguayan airliner, said on Monday Uruguayan Senator Eduardo Lorier.

"Some talks have been held with due reservation, but now certain possibilities of cooperation and participation are opened," he remarked on the radio from Caracas, where he was invited to observe the presidential election, DPA quoted.

Uruguay explores several alternatives for the country to retake the air connection after the winding-up of Pluna, a company which operated for 75 years, most of them as a state-run company.

"The involvement of the State and workers would be better for Uruguay and Venezuela's contribution should be not only financial," the communist lawmaker added.

Senator Lorier will cash in on his stay in Caracas to contact again Venezuelan authorities and eventually "channel some formula" to enable his country to resume operations.