Hijackers hold Mexican plane on runway

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Story Created: Sep 9, 2009 at 11:34 AM PST

Story Updated: Sep 9, 2009 at 11:34 AM PST

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hijackers are holding a flight from Cancun to Mexico City.

Mexico Communications Secretary Juan Molinar says the plane is sitting on the runway at the Mexico City international airport.

Mexican news media report the hijackers are three Bolivian citizens who are demanding to talk with Mexican President Felipe Calderon.

Mexican network TV Azteca reported that the flight Wednesday was carrying 104 passengers.

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