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On September 16, 2025, Brazil will witness a historic moment. For the first time, the Chamber of Deputies, in Brasília, will officially open space for a public debate on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs/UFOs). This initiative is the result of a partnership between Congressman Chico Alencar, Revista UFO, and the Brazilian Commission of Ufologists (CBU), reflecting not only scientific interest but also the constitutional duty of publicity regarding acts of Public Administration and the enforcement of the fundamental right of access to information, as enshrined in Article 5, Item XXXIII, of the Federal Constitution.
Brazil holds a unique legacy in this field. The country’s first military investigation was the First Confidential Inquiry into Unidentified Aerial Objects, conducted by the Brazilian Air Force in 1954, during the first major wave of UFO sightings in the nation. Subsequently, official records emerged from SIOANI, an Air Force body active between 1969 and 1972, followed by the emblematic Operation Saucer in Pará in 1977, and the controversial Varginha Case in 1996. As a result, Brazil possesses one of the world’s most extensive documentations of anomalous aerial phenomena. However, much of this information remained classified under claims of national security, thereby restricting full social oversight and limiting opportunities for scientific analysis.
By placing the subject on the agenda of Congress, Brazil aligns itself with the international movement for transparency and accountability, already seen in countries such as the United States and within the European Parliament. The public hearing, invoking Law No. 12.527/2011 (Law on Access to Information – LAI), seeks to ensure that both civilian and military documents related to UAPs/UFOs are made available to society, except in legally justified cases of secrecy. This initiative thus represents the practical application of the constitutional principles of legality, publicity, and efficiency, imposing upon the State the duty to account for phenomena that may affect national sovereignty and airspace security.
Among the invited experts are leading names in Brazilian ufology: Thiago Luiz Ticchetti, Director of MUFON Brazil, editor of Revista UFO, International Relations Director of CBU and member of ICER and CIFE; Marco Antônio Petit, co-editor of Revista UFO and President of CBU; Fernando de Aragão Ramalho, Vice President of the Commission and historic advocate for the release of official archives; and Vitório Pacaccini, one of the main investigators of the Varginha Case and nearly two decades of dedication to CICOANI. This diversity gives the debate a multidisciplinary and technical character, ensuring discussions are grounded not only in testimonies but also in empirical evidence and critical analysis.
The challenges are evident. The classification of documents as “ultra-secret” or “secret,” as provided for in Law No. 12.527/2011, still restricts the publicity of information that could contribute to scientific research. The absence of standardized official protocols weakens the credibility of records, creating methodological gaps. In addition, academic stigma remains a barrier, and the sensationalist exploitation of the subject often undermines its scientific and legal seriousness.
Nevertheless, the potential impacts of the hearing are significant. It is expected to lead to the creation of a Permanent Parliamentary Commission or an inter-institutional technical group, with normative powers to oversee, analyze, and disclose data transparently. Such a measure would consolidate both parliamentary and social oversight of information of public interest, while fostering integration among civilian institutions, the military, and the academic community.
Internationally, Brazil joins a series of similar initiatives: the United States held hearings in 2022, 2023, and 2025 with strong global repercussions; Mexico held a session in 2023, though criticized for methodological shortcomings; the European Parliament is discussing reporting standards; Canada published its official Sky Canada Project report in 2025; and Chile has maintained SEFAA (formerly CEFAA), linked to Civil Aviation, since the 1990s.
The September 2025 hearing must be understood as a juridical-political act of great relevance, as it materializes the application of the principles of transparency, sovereignty, and public interest. More than seeking definitive answers about the origin of UAPs, it affirms the Brazilian State’s commitment to administrative good faith, the prevention of risks to collective security, and society’s inalienable right to the truth.
If conducted with seriousness, this hearing may be remembered not only as a scientific milestone but also as the consolidation of the first juridical and institutional step toward disclosure in Brazil, establishing legal, political, and academic foundations for the unknown to be addressed with rigour, transparency, and responsibility.
In accordance with the rules of the Chamber of Deputies, this public hearing will be conducted in an official capacity, broadcast live from 9:30 a.m., constituting a solemn act of relevant public interest.
It is a legal and historical landmark for Brazilian and global ufology, ensuring publicity, transparency, and the constitutional principle of accountability before society.
We invite everyone to follow this unique moment, which reinforces the institutional responsibility of the State to foster scientific, democratic, and juridical debate on unidentified aerial phenomena.
