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Mexico: Six flights were diverted from Mexico City's Benito Juarez International Airport (MMMX/MEX) during the night of 30 December 2004, after a power failure resulted in a blackout of runway lighting. The power failure began at approximately 2145 local time (0345 UTC) and power was restored at approximately 2230 local time (0430 UTC).

The flights affected were diverted to airports in Acapulco, Morelia and Bajio. Electricity and lighting were not affected in other areas of the airport, and it is not known what caused the power failure. An investigation into the incident continues.

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GOVERNMENT WARNINGS Colombia: The U.S. Embassy in Bogotá issued the following warning message on 30 December 2004: "This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens to the possibility of increased terrorist activity in connection with the publicity surrounding the possible extradition of FARC member Simon Trinidad.

Although the Embassy has received no specific threats or information about future terrorist activities, U.S. citizens are urged to maintain a heightened level of vigilance and to continue practicing good security measures during this time, including during the New Year's weekend."

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