That UFO Podcast UFO Attacks in Brazil: Thiago Ticchetti on Colares and Beyond
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Oct 1, 2025 Thiago Ticchetti, a Brazilian author and researcher, dives into Brazil's rich and often intense UFO history. He highlights the infamous Colares Incident of 1977, describing shocking UFO attacks on fishermen that sparked mass fear. The conversation touches on secret military investigations, alleged cover-ups, and the cultural perceptions of UFOs in South America. Thiago discusses the push for greater disclosure through recent congressional hearings and his ongoing efforts to recover missing evidence, shedding light on a fascinating but mysterious chapter of ufology.
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Childhood Sighting That Sparked A Career
- Thiago Ticchetti recounts seeing a red UFO at age eight while living on a Brazilian Air Force base. He says this childhood sighting launched his lifelong ufology research and curiosity.
Secret Air Force Boxes And Missing Files
- Thiago describes being shown two brown boxes of classified Air Force UFO files by his father and copying 16 reports by hand. He reports those documents are missing from Brazil's national archives today.
Openness With Limited Official Support
- Thiago says Brazilians are more open-minded about extraterrestrial life but split on whether it visits Earth. He notes South American ufology faces resource and institutional limits compared with US efforts.
