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Varginha Close Encounter

The Varginha close encounter is one of the most famous and controversial UFO cases in Brazilian history, combining multiple witness claims, alleged humanoid sightings, military-cover-up rumors, and a long-running dispute between ufologists and official investigators.

Incidents / Close Encounters/close encounter case/2026-03-16

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Vilas-Boas Close Encounter Case

The Vilas-Boas close encounter case is one of the earliest and most influential alien-abduction stories in modern UFO history, combining a rural Brazil setting, a landed craft, small humanoid beings, missing-time claims, onboard examination details, and a long-running dispute over whether the story was a genuine encounter, a hoax, or a product of early UFO culture.

Incidents / Close Encounters/close encounter case/2026-03-16

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