Chile: An Infestation of Imps in Macul

 Source: Agencia UNO and Radio Imagina

Date: September 11, 2026

An article by Javiera Aguilar

 Chile: An Infestation of Imps in Macul

The imps of Macul are once more a subject for discussion. We remember the strange story that scarred an entire generation in Chile.

During the 1990s a peculiar story began circulating among residents of Macul, and it wound up becoming the kind of story remembered by many to this very day. It involved alleged sightings of diminutive imps or goblins in various sectors of the commune.

The subject gained strength mainly between 1994 and 1995, when stories concerning these mysterious entities proliferated. Although over the years, many adults recall that the “Macul imps” had been a subject of discussion on television, most memories about what transpired was transmitted orally, remaining fixed in the collective memory of those who were children or teenagers at the time.

The anecdotes combined elements of Chilean folklore with events that allegedly transpired in the neighborhoods. According to these stories, the imps would objects, cause noise at night, or appear in the proximity of barren lands, and sectors near the Pre-Cordilleran region.

Decades later, this strange legend became the source of commentary on social media. A recent publication shared by Instagram user “Microteje” recalled the mystery, prompting reactions among those who claimed knowledge of the anecdotes or having heard them.

The post led to many users sharing their own memories regarding the so-called “Macul Imps”.

“Me and my family lived for 14 years with imps. They would hide our clothes; turn on appliances and even cars (my father had to remove the battery every night). They would also tug at your hair or throw things at your body,” recalled one user.

Another remark: “I remember a case I saw on TV and it was either in Macul o Peñalolén, I think. A house where things would vanish randomly. The father of the household said that he was working on his PC, got up to make coffee, and upon returning found that his chair had disappeared.”

Still another Instagram user: “In 2008 I had an imp in an apartment. The rascal would hide my things and then give them back after I’d given him a piece of my mind.”

[Translation ©2026 S. Corrales, IHU with thanks to Radio Imagina]

[Note: Long-time INEXPLICATA readers will remember stories of similar little people or ‘imps’ in Argentina, and similar cases also occurring in the ‘00s in Chilean communities.]

The Little Men of Villa Montoro: https://inexplicata.blogspot.com/2021/05/argentina-high-strangeness-little-men.html

Diminutive Ufonauts or Elementals: https://inexplicata.blogspot.com/2016/08/diminutive-ufo-occupants-or-elementals.html

Residents Terrified by “Striking Imp”: https://inexplicata.blogspot.com/2011/06/argentina-residents-terrified-by.html

Argentina: Strange Lights Over Pergamino

Argentina: Strange Lights Over Pergamino

Source: Pergamino Verdad (Argentina)
Date: September 21, 2026

Argentina: Strange Lights Over Pergamino

In recent days, residents of Pergamino have once again reported seeing striking lights in the sky—primarily in the southern part of the city—sparking surprise and widespread speculation.
Footage captured on mobile phones and sent to our newsroom shows between three and five points of light moving at high altitude; in some instances, they move in a coordinated fashion, while in others, they change direction.

According to accounts gathered, these sightings have been recurring for several days, particularly at night, starting from 9:00 PM onwards. Some residents reported observing the phenomenon in areas near the Belgrano neighborhood and close to the local creek.
What is most striking is the behavior of the lights; they do not always follow a linear path, which—at least on the surface—rules out some of the most common explanations.
As of now, there is no official information explaining the origin of these sightings, nor are there reports from any agencies confirming exactly what they are.
Hypotheses currently circulating include drones, satellites, illuminated balloons, or even atmospheric phenomena, though none have been confirmed.

The topic is already sparking debate among residents and on social media, where an increasing number of people claim to have seen these lights in various parts of the city.

Appearing below are the videos recorded by residents:

VIDEO 1 - Pergamino Video 01
VIDEO 2 - Pergamino Video 02
 VIDEO 3 -Pergamino Video 03

 [Special thanks to Gloria Raquel and Pergamino Verdad] 

Argentina: Mystery in the sky: “dancing” lights accompanied a pilot from Salta for 35 minutes.

 

Source: El Tribuno (Argentina)

Date: 09.21.2026

Mystery in the sky: “dancing” lights accompanied a pilot from Salta for 35 minutes.

It happened during a night flight between Buenos Aires and Bahía Blanca. Gaspar Gouane told *El Tribuno* that the lights behaved differently from satellites, airplanes, shooting stars, or Starlink trains.

Gaspar Gouane has been flying for 14 years and is accustomed to seeing satellites, shooting stars, airplanes, and even Starlink trains. However, during a night flight between Buenos Aires and Bahía Blanca, he saw something different. Three lights appeared in front of the plane, moved as if dancing, and repeatedly vanished over the course of about 35 minutes. His co-pilot and the three passengers also witnessed the event. Air traffic control had no other flights reported in the area.

The pilot from Salta is still trying to find an explanation for what happened that night. A few days ago, he had taken off from San Fernando Airport in Buenos Aires, bound for Bahía Blanca. He currently lives there, as he works for a company based in that city, piloting its executive jet. His co-pilot and three passengers were also on board.

He departed around 9:00 PM. The flight was scheduled to last approximately one hour and 40 minutes. Everything was proceeding normally until about 10:10 PM—when they were near Tandil—and the lights appeared. There were three of them; they were right in front of the aircraft.

The plane was flying at an altitude of about 8,000 feet (approximately 2,400 or 2,500 meters). The night was completely clear and dark; there were no clouds to obstruct visibility.

At first, Gaspar watched the lights, trying to identify something familiar. But their movements began to baffle him. “You could see the three lights appear; they seemed to dance among themselves—moving side to side and up and down—before vanishing. A short while later, they would reappear, always in the same spot,” the pilot recounted to *El Tribuno*.

For the next 35 to 40 minutes, the lights remained in the same patch of sky as the plane continued its journey toward Bahía Blanca. That was, in fact, one of the details that most baffled those on board. “They didn't get closer to us or move further away. They didn't seem very far off, yet it was hard to gauge their exact position. It felt as though we were never getting any closer, nor were we moving away,” he said.

Gaspar is not only a pilot but also an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer. He regularly uses apps to identify stars, planets, satellites, and other visible celestial objects. One of these is Stellarium; since the plane was equipped with Starlink internet access, he was able to use it mid-flight. He pointed his phone toward the area where the lights were appearing and searched for identification, but found nothing. “If it had been a satellite, the app would have flagged it,” he noted.

They then performed another check. Gaspar contacted Ezeiza Sur—the sector controlling the flight at the time—and asked if there were any registered aircraft in that area. Air traffic control informed him that there were no other reported flights besides his own. He explained what they were observing but received no answer that could identify the objects.

After passing Tandil, they were handed over to Bahía Blanca control. He reported the situation again, but they also had no air traffic recorded in the area and asked him to keep control updated on what he was seeing. Meanwhile, inside the plane, no one needed to be told what was happening.

The co-pilot saw the lights, as did the three passengers. Everyone observed the phenomenon, filming it and taking photographs. The images, captured with a mobile phone on a pitch-black night from a plane in flight, failed to reproduce with the same clarity what was visible to the naked eye. Gaspar insists he does not want to put a label on the event.

He does not claim they were UFOs, nor does he venture extraordinary explanations. His bewilderment stems precisely from his inability to identify something he—after so many years of watching the skies—expected to recognize. "In my 14 years of flying, this is the first time I’ve seen something like this," he stated.

There is a reason why that experience made such a strong impression on him. "I fly more at night than during the day. You get used to seeing satellites, the Starlink satellite train, shooting stars. Even when there’s another plane on the horizon—over the years and with experience, you train yourself and know what you’re looking at. But this is something I’m seeing for the first time."

Gaspar describes himself as a skeptic; perhaps that is why the experience left him with so many unanswered questions. “I don’t attribute it to UFOs. I don’t know. I think anyone can interpret it however they wish. But it wasn’t something I’d consider normal. You’re left with that sense of helplessness—not being able to put a name or an explanation to it.”

The experience came back to mind after footage surfaced showing similar lights observed by many people during the recent blackout in Buenos Aires. Gaspar saw the images and recognized something familiar: they were the very same three lights that, for over half an hour, had seemed to dance in front of his plane somewhere in the sky between Tandil and Bahía Blanca.

[With thanks to Gloria Raquel and El Tribuno. Photo credit El Tribuno]

Argentina: UFO Caused Massive Greater Buenos Aires Blackout?

 Source: CRONICA (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

 Date: September 20, 2026 

An Article by L.Barrios 

 

Argentina: Did a UFO fly over Buenos Aires during the massive blackout in the Greater Buenos Aires area? 

 

The recording circulated on social media amidst the massive power outage that affected several neighborhoods in the City of Buenos Aires and towns in the Greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area

 

On Saturday night, a major blackout affected various parts of the Greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area (AMBA), leaving hundreds of thousands of users without electricity. In the darkness, some people claimed to have seen strange lights in the night sky. The phenomenon quickly sparked curiosity on social media and gave rise to a particular theory: that the lights could have belonged to an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO). 

 

 The outage affected areas in the north and west of the City of Buenos Aires and different parts of Greater Buenos Aires. With the sky practically dark, the lights recorded by residents became especially striking and generated a buzz on social media. The power outage affected a large area, from San Fernando to Palermo, with problems also in Recoleta, Núñez, Saavedra, San Martín, and Vicente López. The blackout wasn't limited to the City of Buenos Aires; it also affected parts of Greater Buenos Aires in municipalities such as Lomas de Zamora, Almirante Brown, and Esteban Echeverría. 

 

 During the hours the blackout lasted, some users claimed to have seen a bright white light moving across the sky. The recorded video, just 15 seconds long, shows three bright lights forming a V shape. The object's unusual shape quickly prompted comments from users trying to find an explanation for what they were seeing. UFOs during the Buenos Aires blackout:

 

Was it Artificial Intelligence? The viral spread of the video also generated doubts among users about the authenticity of the images. While some found the formation of the lights striking, others suggested it could be manipulated content or generated using artificial intelligence tools. In this context, some users turned to X's bots, which specialize in analyzing audiovisual content, to try to determine if the clip had been created with AI. The responses shared on social media indicated that the material could potentially be generated using artificial intelligence, although this type of automated analysis does not, in itself, constitute definitive confirmation of the video's origin. 

 

Other recordings also began circulating that supposedly corresponded to similar sightings that occurred during the same night. However, users and tools used on X pointed out that some of these videos predated the blackout and did not correspond to the Buenos Aires event. Among the alternative explanations that circulated was the possibility that some images of lights in the sky corresponded to flocks of migratory birds, whose bodies can reflect urban lighting and produce striking shapes at night. Meanwhile, power began to be gradually restored throughout the night, and by 11:00 PM, most affected customers had their power back

 

VIDEO at:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdhY6plAQJT/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

 

[Translation ©2026 Inexplicata with thanks to CRONICA. Image is a video capture from the clip posted to CRONICA's website.]

Argentina: UFO Sighting in Barranqueras - "Don't Investigate, Because You'll Be Taken." (2026)

  

 Source: Noticiero9.com.ar
Date: 15 September 2026

UFO Sighting in Barranqueras: "Don't Investigate, Because You'll Be Taken."

Radio Nordeste listeners claimed to have seen a UFO—manifesting as intensely bright lights—that would hover motionless, move up and down, or suddenly vanish over various parts of Barranqueras.

A series of strange lights linked to a possible UFO sighting on Sunday night once again turned the eyes of Barranqueras toward the sky. On Tuesday, Radio Nordeste listeners contacted the program *Mañana es Tarde* to report seeing intensely bright points of light; some appeared stationary, while others moved in ways that—they insisted—did not match the flight patterns of an airplane or a drone.

One woman recounted observing the alleged UFO with her daughter; both were struck by the light's intensity. "It stayed perfectly still—an immense, very strong light—and then it moved like when you toss a plate; it just shot off and vanished," she described. Another listener, located in Barranqueras near the Eva Perón Hospital, stated that this wasn't the first time she had seen such a phenomenon; she had expected the light to follow a normal trajectory, but it remained behind some eucalyptus trees before disappearing.

A man who had gone fishing in the Tacuará area also shared his testimony, claiming that during the early morning hours, he saw lights linked to a possible UFO "moving up and down" over the woods. He explained that they were unable to take photos or videos because they didn't have their cellphones handy. Amidst the many accounts, one listener warned Romildo—our Canal 9 correspondent in El Impenetrable—to be careful, as "they were heading toward the woods." As the messages poured in, the alleged UFO became one of the program's main topics of discussion.

To add an expert perspective from the world of ufology, *Mañana es Tarde* consulted Jovino Canteros, who did not hesitate to offer his interpretation. "They are definitely UFOs," he asserted. He even offered a piece of advice that quickly drew laughter and surprise in the studio: "Don't investigate any of that stuff; it's very dangerous." According to his explanation, these alleged visitors possess habits and characteristics unlike those of humans and might appear in various types of craft.

Canteros went even further, warning—based on his own perspective regarding UFOs—that getting too close could lead to unexpected consequences. "If you come into contact with them, you'll never be the same again," he claimed. Amidst questions from the team and the relaxed tone of the conversation, the ufologist also maintained that these beings could communicate with people. The moment took an entertaining turn when a message arrived from a listener in Colonia Toro Mocho asking if he had "done the right thing by praying the Our Father when he saw the lights," adding a touch of humor to the mystery.

For now, there is no proven explanation for the alleged UFO or the origin of the lights reported by listeners. While there could be various causes for light phenomena observed from a distance, the accounts were enough to reignite a timeless question: what exactly was it that crossed—or hovered motionless—across the Chaco sky on Sunday night? In Barranqueras, at least, more than a few people have already vowed to have their cellphones ready should the UFO appear again.

[Translation ©2026 Inexplicata with thanks to Gloria Raquel] 

A UFO or a Satellite? Researchers Analyze the Barranqueras Lights (2026)

 Source: Noticiero9.com.ar
Date: 15 September 2026

A UFO or a Satellite? Researchers Analyze the Barranqueras Lights
Interviewed by N9, researchers Ítalo Suligoy and Claudio Dadero analyzed the sightings reported in Barranqueras and explained the characteristics that distinguish a satellite from an unidentified flying object (UFO).

Reports of a possible UFO in Barranqueras gained a new perspective this Tuesday night. Following testimonies from Radio Nordeste listeners who claimed to have seen intense lights and strange movements on Sunday, N9 visited the area near Eva Perón Hospital to reconstruct the scene of the sightings and consult with researchers who track such phenomena.

Speaking from the field, Claudio Dadero and Ítalo Suligoy explained that reports of lights in the sky are not isolated incidents in this part of Chaco. "I’ve been tracking this for a little over a year," said Dadero, noting that there are frequent records of such sightings in various parts of Barranqueras. Suligoy added that his group, *Viajeros del Espacio* (Space Travelers), has also been investigating similar phenomena.

A key part of their explanation focused on the need to distinguish a suspected UFO from a satellite. The researchers demonstrated an app that tracks the location and movement of satellites and other orbiting objects. They explained that many lights visible after sunset are likely satellites reflecting sunlight. "They usually pass between Spica and Venus," they noted, highlighting that these objects tend to become visible during specific times of the night.

According to the researchers, the main difference lies in the object's behavior. "A satellite appears and then fades out," Dadero explained, whereas an unidentified flying object would exhibit a different type of movement: "It changes course, rises, descends, and performs maneuvers." This description was particularly striking because it matched accounts given earlier by local residents, who had described lights that remained stationary before suddenly changing direction. Specialists emphasized, however, that not every strange light in the sky can automatically be classified as a UFO. The growing number of satellites in orbit has made such sightings increasingly common, and—as experts explained—many can be identified using specific tools. They also noted that the solar panels on these devices reflect light, creating the impression that a point of light is appearing or disappearing, or even that multiple objects are emerging in the same area.

For the time being, the phenomenon observed on Sunday in Barranqueras remains unidentified. Accounts from local residents, images, and explanations provided by researchers leave the question open as to exactly what was seen near the Eva Perón Hospital. Amidst satellites, reflections, and movements difficult to explain with the naked eye, the skies of Chaco once again took center stage; for at least one more night, the question remains the same: was it a UFO, or was there a far more earthly explanation?

[Translation ©2026 Inexplicata with thanks to Gloria Raquel]

The UFO Phenomenon in Mexico: The 1991 Wave in Hidalgo

 The UFO Phenomenon in Mexico: The 1991 Wave in Hidalgo
by Dr. Rafael Lara Palmeros, CEFP

During 1991-1993, CEFP received a great deal of information regarding intense UFO activity in the Mexican state of Hidalgo. When we visited the site of the events we were able to attest that the activity went back to 1991, constituting a veritable UFO flap. The details are as follows:

· 4.22.91: Ms. Adriana Velazquez Montes claimed to have witnesses along with her brothers Pedro and Miguel "a fireball" in Monte de las Cruces, near the site known as Tepeji del Río. According to the witness, they were able to observe two "midgets"--1.20 meters tall-- who signalled to them with a powerful red light.
· 5.12.91: Three elongated silvery vehicles appeared over Huejutla, Hidalgo.
· 5.15.91: A flashing oval object sighted over Real del Monte.· 5.22.91: A small UFO fires a beam of red light over Real del Monte with no apparent damage caused.
· 5.29.91: Hundreds of witnesses see a nocturnal "parade" of twelve shining, elongated objects over Pachuca, Hidalgo--very similar to the ones observed by the Velazquez brothers at Tepejí del Río.
· 6.2.91: The first sighting made over the Tula colossi. One of the alleged UFOs came within 15 meters of the colossi's heads.
· 6.4.91: First nocturnal sighting made by dozens of residents of Pachuca. Some 15 triangular lights were counted, resembling the ones seen frequently in Belgium during 1990 (according to the videos we have been able to examine).
· 6.8.91: An elongated object is seen by dozens of Pachuca residents. It emitted a reddish glow.
· 6.20.91: Three oval craft are seen at the same time that a solar halo
 takes place over Hidalgo (the phenomenon took place 11 days after the solar halo which occurred over Mexico City).
· 6.25.91: Six unidentified flying objects sighted over Huejutla, Hidalgo.
· 7.2.91: A flotilla of 10 to 15 triangular lights are seen over Jasso, Tepejí, Tula and other cities in Hidalgo.
· 7.10.91: A very fast oval vehicle appears in the skies over Tepejí del Río and is seen by scores of drivers from the Pachuca--Mexico City Expressway around 3:00 p.m.. A day later, a UFO similar to the one seen in Hidalgo turns up over Mexico City.
· 7.14.91: Sr. Antonio Pulido Obregón manages to capture on videotape 2 alleged UFOs moving at high speed from East to West in Jasso, Hidalgo.

It is also worth noting here that Arturo de la Mora Iguanzo, a civil engineer, informed us that during the first few days of June alleged agents for the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) visited Pachuca in order to inspect and gather information from among the population (according to de la Mora, an agent named Brown took 2 booklets filled with data provided by alleged witnessed to the sightings). We were unable to corroborate this fact with the pertinent authorities.
Eugenio Albarrán, an employee with the Cruz Azul cement plant, claimed to have found a yellow substance at an alleged UFO landing site. The substance disappeared after a few days, but not before a large number of workers were able to see it.
Truth? Fiction? Mass Hysteria? We do not know. Nonetheless, there is real evidence that something indeed happened in the skies over Hidalgo in mid-1991.
We wish to thank all the persons who so kindly gave us the necessary information, particularly the Velazquez-Montes family, Sr.de la Mora, the police command of Tepejí del Río and Pachuca's Channel 3 for the video and photographic materials provided.

(Translation ©1994 S. Corrales, IHU with thanks to Dr. Rafael Lara) 

Guatemalan Scientist Attempts Extraterrestrial Taxonomy (1994)

 

Guatemalan Scientist Attempts Extraterrestrial Taxonomy

 GUATEMALA (EFE) -- A Guatemalan researcher, unsatisfied with mere belief in the existence of extraterrestrial life forms, has gone even deeper into his studies to classify some 30 varieties by shape and size in a compendium to appear in Guatemala. The "extraterrestrial" taxonomy was compiled based upon eyewitness testimonies and will provide hitherto unknown information.

 Its author is Oscar Rafael Padilla, an attorney and Ph.D. who has dedicated 30 of his 51 years to the research of the UFO phenomenon. He is also President of the Asociación Internacional de Estudios Científicos sobre el Fenómeno OVNI (AINECFOV) with over 500 affiliates throughout the country. As part of the classification, Padilla and his associates took into consideration such characteristics as the existence--or lack of--hair, eye type, body shape and similarities to the human body, among others.

 One of the species portrayed in the catalogue, which is entitled Clasificación Exobiológica de Entidades Extraterrestres (Exobiological Classification of Extraterrestrial Entities), is characterized by its large head and eyes in relation to the thinness of its body. The being has been classified as belonging to the family Homidia (due to its resemblance to humans), order Primates (due to its walking on two extremities), subclass Euteria (since they are allegedly placental mammals).Padilla, who is currently the president of the World Federation of Parapsychology and Associated Sciences, headquartered in Panama and with branches in Europe, Asia and Africa, hopes to publish his book in 20 days.

 AINVECFOV's goal is to fully understand the intentions and peculiarities of the "extraterrestrials" and make them known to humans, thus avoiding the fear that can be produced during "contact episodes".

 "We're not alone in the Universe, because intelligence is not exclusive to humankind. Rather, it is shared with other civilizations." the scientist stated. Throughout his career, Padilla has found references in books and archaeological finds about the relationships that existed among ancient civilizations.

 In 1950, after several months of investigation throughout Guatemala, Padilla discovered a sculpture some 6 meters tall and 4 meters wide, weighing some 20 tons. The figure, erected in the distant past in the jungle of what is now a private estate in San Felipe Zapotitlán, Ratahuleu, in southwestern Guatemala, is a representation of an Egyptian, Padilla explains. The discovery is proof of the cultural exchange which took place between pre-Columbian America and other continents.

 Although there is myriad evidence of such a transmigration, Padilla takes the matter one step further, declaring that they had--and still have--"contact" with extraterrestrials, who have come to assist in the development and evolution of all peoples. As proof of this, Padilla recalls a stele that was on display in Guatemala's Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology until its removal in 1990, when it was transferred to Japan for scientific study, according to his own research. The stele portrays the figure of a being with enormous ears, three-fingered hands, elongated legs, no feet, and two strange filaments on its head which, in Padilla's opinion, constitute "antennae".

To date, the association has documented some 30 specific close encounters of the second and third kinds, from persons who claim having been abducted and manipulated by entities.

[Translation ©1995 S. Corrales,  IHU]. 

Antonio Salinas: UFOs in Southern Spain (1998)

 

UFOs in Southern Spain: A Report by the S.I.B. Betelgeuse Group

by Antonio Salinas

 On December 15, 1998, we were made aware of the fact that the Canal Sur TV station's Andalucía Directo program had aired the news that a rather spectacular UFO sighting had just occurred in the vicinity of El Morche (a small coastal community located some 55 kilometers from Málaga and one kilometer from Torrox).

 Without any further information beyond the name of the town, a team of the Sociedad de Investigaciones Biofísicas (S.I.B.) composed of José Antonio Martín and Antonio Salinas visited the location in question. Between 10:00 hrs. and 23:30 hrs. of December 16th we devoted ourselves to gathering as much data and eyewitness information as possible.

 We began by collecting the various news items appearing in the local press. The DIARIO newspaper posted the first news item on 12/15 with the headline: "Residents of El Morche State Having Seen UFO Fly Over Coast." One of the first things we became aware of had to do with the fact that there wasn't only one UFO sighting. Since December 13 at 01:40 hrs until December 14th, there were many objects observed, and we interviewed numerous witnesses (including members of law enforcement).

 The nights of the days in question (12/13-14) were dark and moonless. It would appear that what always attracted the witnesses attention was the buzzing sound of a powerful but distant engine. Locals are used to the noise made by jet fighters since they live in a military air corridor. However, they insisted that the sound in question was not similar to said aircraft: it was lower (I suggested the droning sound made by bombers in movies and they told me that it was more or less similar).

 What the following witnesses observed was the transit--on three separate occasions--of a formation of multicolored lights (red, white and stroboscopic lights). This curious formation passed over El Morche (sighing made at 02:15 hrs. on 12/13) and according to the description made by Lurdes (surname omitted, age 25) follows: three strobe lights followed by fixed red lights on either side, the one fixed white light and a fixed red light.

 The formation of lights flew very slowly overhead. Witnesses claim that the sighting lasted over 10 minutes, and the lights moved in unison, as if forming part of a single structure. However, stars could be seen through the hypothetical structure, as if it were invisible. Altitude is open to debate. While some witnesses state that the lights were flying at low altitude, others insist their altitude was in fact quite high. On the other hand, while the lights were visible, it was impossible to see any solid body holding them together due to the darkness of the night. The formations passed over El Morche at the following times:

     01:40 hours

     02:15 hours

     03:40 hours

Their general heading was toward the NE. With the aid of one of the witnesses we were able to determine a more precise flight trajectory: vector 060. The objects appeared to have come from the sea, exactly from the SW (heading 280 degrees).

 Miguel Armijo, a filling station worker who was celebrating at a bachelor party in farm close to Frigiliana, witnessed another formation toward 02:30 hours. The final grouping of red lights appeared to be slower than the forward group, as if flying more slowly. We believe that this could be the group of lights seen toward 02:15 over EL Morche. The changes in velocity are evidence that there were changes in the formation.

 Gregorio Cabello Algan of the Torrox Guardia Civil witnessed a formation of fixed red lights at 01:45 hours. Over the initial red lights there was another set of white lights superimposed over the formation. Rafael González Mora of the Torrox police noticed a formation consisting entirely of white strobe lights followed by a "V"-shaped formation of red lights at 04:00 hours on December 14th. According to officer González, another similar formation appeared two minutes later. Speed was normal, according to the officer, and their course and altitude made him realize these were aircraft from the base at Rota. According to González, if they were coming from somewhere farther away they would have been flying higher. The formation's vector remained 060.

 At midday, while we had lunch, we noticed that the sky had the characteristic contrails produced by military aircraft. These white streaks followed a northeasterly heading (060-070 approx.), following practically the same trajectory as the other formations described.

 All of this indicated the presence of military formations crossing Spanish skies, probably heavy bombers escorted by fighter jets. Likewise, the route followed by these objects and their origin seemed to indicate that they came from Rota more than from the air facility at Morán.

 The above appears to be confirmed, in part, by statements issued by the Asociación Astronómica Malagueña, which also saw the formations while teaching a course on astronomy in the mountains of Málaga. According to this organization (we do not know if they saw the formation through their telescopes), the objects observed were merely airplanes.

 Regardless of the fact that the phenomenon had been explained with a certainty of almost 99%, a number of comments made in the community led us to tread cautiously and not get ahead of ourselves. It was better to wait a while before making any kind of statement. We spent the entire afternoon tracking down the source of a rumor that claimed that the formation of lights had stopped at low altitude over the roof of an industrial warehouse. We combed the area, asking questions about the event, but we were unable to find the presumptive witness, which lead us to give up on the "phantom account".

 Around 23:30 hours, while we conducted an improvised UFO alert in the event that the formation should pass by once again, we were alerted by a radio station that Baghdad was being bombed. This was later confirmed by numerous broadcasts.

 It is by now evident that what was seen on the evenings in question were nothing more than bombers and fighters on their way to the Persian Gulf. S.I.B. is currently seeking confirmation from the Ministry of Defense concerning this point. In spite of the first official declarations, it is now being said that no air bases on Spanish soil were employed as a launching pad or refueling stop for the attack. The statements made by civilian and official witnesses alike appear to indicate that the Rota Air Base could have been used as a take-off point.

 (INEXPLICATA #3, Spring 1999)

 

Argentina: Strange Lights Over Patagonia (1998)

  

Strange Lights Over Patagonia

by Luis Pacheco

 A strange white luminescence was observed on Monday, September 30th, 1998 over the entire Patagonian region. The brilliant aura of light which remained visible in the sky for over twenty minutes gave witnesses enough time to take photos, but none of them managed to photograph the strange phenomenon they'd witnessed.

 In San Martín and Junín de los Andes, a perfectly circular, luminous form slowly traversed the night skies, causing bewilderment among the population.

 The sighting occurred at approximately 21:00 hours. The sky was completely clear and lit with the characteristic luminosity provided by the waxing moon.

 A luminous circle suddenly appeared from the south; its size was estimated at 8 to 10 times larger than the full moon. At first sight, the circumference had the appearance of being gaseous and slightly opaque; its edges appeared brighter than its center, through which starlight could be perceived as it crossed the sky. The object travelled at low speed and its trajectory did not coincide with that of the wind that was blowing from the southeast toward the northeast at that time of night.

 The phenomenon's inclination with regard to the mountainous horizon of this southern region was of some 45 degrees, and after the first ten minutes of movement at an even speed, the brilliance of the edges of the object dimmed until it barely became visible 40 minutes after the initial sighting.

 The phenomenon was seen best by residents of the suburbs of San Martín de los Andes due to the absence of electric lighting.

 The fact that the direction of its travel did not coincide with that of the prevailing winds helps to discard any suggestions of a mass of clouds. "It wasn't smoke, because it would have dissolved immediately. This thing appeared to have its own [kind] of density and a hole in its middle through which the stars could be seen as it went over us," indicated a resident of the Los Radales neighborhood, who witnessed these effects during the first 10 minutes of the sighting.

 In Junín de los Andes, news of the sighting was transmitted by local radio station FM Quasar, and eyewitness accounts were broadcast shortly after. "I saw it for some ten minutes over Cerro de La Cruz, and it drew my attention, because had it been a cloud, it would have changed shape and not remained perfectly circular," stated a teacher who witnessed the event from the vicinity of Parque Industrial.

 Ana Hall was not only among the many residents of San Martín and Junín de los Andes who followed the event, but she also took hold of her photo camera and took repeated snapshots of the phenomenon in the hopes of capturing the event on film. But no image could be seen after the film was developed.

 The same brilliant white image passed over the rural region of Villa Regina and Roca that night. It was later possible to determine that the ring was formed by two circles: a larger outer one and a smaller inner one which gave off white light and was perfectly silent.

 The object was seen here at around 21:35 hours and lazily flew over the area for 20 minutes until it rose into the night sky and vanished altogether. Numerous witnesses in the rural area of Regina, Chinchinales and Valle Azul indicated having seen the phenomenon. One woman stated that the object was originally flying at a low altitude and disappeared from sight upon gaining altitude. According to Carla Pérez: "it was around 21:35 when I saw it over the river. It seemed to fly at a very low altitude, because when I looked at the object, it could see it halfway over the tree line. It later rose into the sky and vanished."

 Seen By Students Leaving School

 SAN ANTONIO OESTE. On Monday night, shortly before 22:00 hours, students majoring in Fishing Production were returning home after late classes at the Instituto de Biologia Marina y Pesquera Almirante Storni were startled to see a luminous circle that appeared over the Municipal Museum and vanished over the research center's building.

 One student described the phenomenon stating that "the circle moved slowly; it was transparent at its center and white at the edges. When it flew directly over us it stopped and then vanished." The group of witnesses, consisting of ten students and an instructor, were unable to confirm the nature of the phenomenon. The object had already disappeared from view by the time members of the Instituto appeared with photographic equipment.

 This case has many points of contact with another two famous cases in Argentinean ufology, one of them which has been christened "The Night of the Twin Moons" and which occurred on June 14, 1980. This case created (and still creates) a considerable controversy among researchers, some of whom argued that the object appeared to move intelligently and followed a trajectory that brought it close to a number of military airfields, and those who believed that the object was merely an upper atmosphere experiment conducted by NASA.

 The present case has many of the same characteristics as the earlier one, particularly in its "clouded" appearance. An additional detail can be found in the fact that the witnesses agree that it moved contrary to the prevailing wind, which would be the case if we were dealing with a luminous phenomenon in the upper atmosphere.

 In my opinion, a very important detail to keep in mind, is the testimony of two people on America TV who observed the phenomenon as it passed over Santa Rosa, with the apparent loss of power to the engine of one witnesses' car. While it is clearly possible that both events have no connection, the phenomenon of the "sudden" stoppage of machinery or automobiles in the presence of UFOs is a very common pattern of behavior within the phenomenon.

[INEXPLICATA #3 Spring 1999] 

Colombia: UFO or Hot Air Balloon? Video Divides Public Opinion (2026)

 
Source: INFOBAE (Argentina)
Date: May 24, 2026
Article by Jenny Alejandra Bustos

Colombia: UFO or Hot Air Balloon? Video Divides Public Opinion

Footage of a luminous object sighted by a family sparked various interpretations among social media users, reigniting the debate over the authenticity of such aerial phenomena.

A video showing the alleged sighting of an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) in Colombia went viral on social media. Recorded by a family, the incident sparked debate and became a trending topic within hours on May 24, 2026.

The 53-second recording shows a small, bright object in the blue sky. Witnesses described it as changing in appearance and featuring a "small yellow sphere," a detail that caught the attention of those present, who immediately grabbed their phones and moved to the windows for a closer look. Meanwhile, other people can be seen expressing gratitude and a sense of spiritual awe in the face of the phenomenon.

Amid the ensuing buzz, users have proposed various explanations regarding the object's nature—ranging from the possibility of it being a spacecraft to the theory that it was merely a hot air balloon—thereby reigniting the discussion on aerial phenomena within the country.

During the recording, the family is heard saying things like "Thank you for your presence," clearly astonished by the moving object.

Precise location details have not been confirmed, though comments on the social network X mention places such as Medellín and the El Dorado sports field in Envigado—locations known for their traditions involving balloons.

The footage of this curious event shows the citizens inside a restaurant, with both diners and staff appearing surprised.

Reactions and theories regarding the viral video in Colombia

The video quickly garnered thousands of views and sparked divided opinions among internet users. Some X users expressed amazement at the images and maintain the hypothesis of an extraordinary sighting, while others insist on more conventional explanations.

Among the most cited messages are popular comments such as: “What UFO? These are balloons made in Medellín, Colombia,” “Paranoid people,” “It’s nothing paranormal,” and “They’ve never seen a solar balloon—very common in the country.”

Many interpret the phenomenon as the result of handmade balloons. Other citizens joining the conversation reiterated that launching hot-air balloons is a popular custom, and that Medellín and its surrounding areas are places where such activities are commonplace.

The object's origin remains the central point of controversy. Several people point out that its movements and shape match the typical hot-air balloons used in celebrations, while another segment of the population maintains the possibility that it could be a genuine UFO.

One user noted: “The hot-air balloons they launch at the El Dorado field in Envigado are top-notch,” while another added: “Like every image of alleged UFOs, they’re always blurry, shaky, and poor quality; judging by the movement, it’s a drone.”

In the absence of conclusive evidence or official announcements, the debate between proponents of extraordinary theories and advocates for rational explanations remains heated.

This case joins a series of phenomena that divide opinion and spark curiosity about the unexplained; notably, this is not the first time such a sighting has occurred in the country.

Given how quickly the images are circulating, it is clear that footage of unusual objects—whether novelties or traditional customs—continues to generate interest and fuel the collective imagination of internet users who believe in extraterrestrial life and the possibility of such beings visiting Colombian cities.

 [©2026 Institute of Hispanic Ufology (IHU)  with thanks to Jenny Alejandra Bustos and INFOBAE]