Brasília: UFO Commission meets Defense Ministry
Brazilian ufologists met with armed forces at the Defense Ministry to secure UFO document access. Over 10,000 pages from Navy, Army, and Air Force were released publicly via National Archives.
Background
Meeting and Decision
On April 18, 2013, members of the Brazilian ufologists' commission met representatives of the Brazilian armed forces at the defence ministry in Brasília. The aim was to obtain military records of UFO sightings. Those present agreed that files of the navy, the army, and the air force should be published under the access to information act.
Release of the Documents
More than 10,000 pages of previously secret records were made available to the public. They can be consulted at the National Archives in Brasília and are available online. This marked a significant step toward transparency in UFO matters.
Significance
The event illustrates the success of ufologists in using legal means to obtain disclosure. It provides valuable primary sources for researchers and strengthens the debate about military UFO investigations in Brazil. Sources: Alejandro Rojas (OpenMinds, 26.04.2013); Thiago Luiz Ticchetti (Revista UFO, 19.04.2024); Revista UFO (17.08.2024).