News Analysis: Uruguay allegedly has not received payment for the sale of Seven Bombardier CRJ-900’s Aircraft. PLUNA Primeras Lineas Uruguayas de Navegacion Aerea (First Uruguayan Air Navigation Lines) sold the Airliners to a local businessman when the Government ceased the Airlines’ operations. Many citizens of Uruguay wonder was this sale effectively a “Gift” to the gentleman; Bombardier CRJ-900 Aircraft are not inexpensive.
Perhaps, with the assistance of Forensic Accountants, an examination can determine if payment for all of the aircraft had been made but not credited properly. Perhaps the “Holiday Spirit” influenced the Uruguayan Transportation Authorities to indulge in Aircraft “Gift Giving” on an extraordinary scale.
Reference: http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/148031/uruguays-economy-minister-quits-amid-airline-scandal