Brazil’s National UFO Files

Brazil has released a batch of UFO files ahead of schedule, now available through the Brazilian National Archives. While the bulk of the documents are in Portuguese, early buzz suggests there may be significant findings buried in the pages, possibly about the infamous 1977 Colares UFO incident.For those unfamiliar, the Colares incident is one of the most chilling and well-documented UFO cases in Brazil’s history. Over several months in 1977, residents of the small island town of Colares in the state of Pará reported a wave of terrifying encounters with unidentified flying objects. These weren’t mere lights in the sky. Witnesses described small rectangular craft that emitted intense beams of light, causing burn marks and puncture wounds. Some people even reported losing consciousness or suffering lasting physical effects. The Brazilian Air Force took the situation seriously enough to launch a covert investigation, codenamed Operação Prato (Operation Saucer).Operation Saucer’s findings have been the subject of speculation for decades. Initial files released in the early 2000s confirmed the mission's existence and included basic reports, but they left out critical visual evidence. According to long-standing rumors, the Brazilian military captured a clear photo of one such craft hovering, a potentially historic image that has remained under wraps for nearly fifty years. Whether this early release includes that photo remains to be seen.For now, much of the material is still locked behind the language barrier. The files are in Portuguese, and we’ll need skilled translators and investigators to comb through them carefully. With the public’s help, it’s only a matter of time before we start getting detailed analysis.More developments are expected in the coming days. Stay tuned.

— June 01, 2025