City File · São Paulo 7 cases on file · 1920–1986
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Paranormal events in São Paulo

The Spooky Valley archive holds 7 documented paranormal cases in São Paulo. The earliest dates to 1920 and the most recent to 1986, a span of 66 years.

Reporting in São Paulo is led by the UFO sighting, with 6 UFO sightings and 1 possession case on file. Of these, 5 are verified against primary-source documentation. Every entry below records what was reported and the sources behind it, rather than asserting a conclusion.

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Artistic depiction of Brazilian Official UFO Night — classic chrome flying saucer
UFO 1986

Brazilian Official UFO Night

São Paulo, Brazil

The Brazilian Air Force scrambled jets to intercept multiple UFOs tracked on radar over several states. The Minister of Aeronautics held a press conference acknowledging the objects were real and unidentified.

Artistic depiction of Brazil Official UFO Night — metallic flying saucer with illuminated dome
UFO 1986

Brazil Official UFO Night

São Paulo, Brazil

Multiple UFOs were tracked on radar and pursued by Brazilian Air Force jets over several states. The government publicly acknowledged the incident and released all files.

Artistic depiction of São Paulo Night of UFOs — large blue-lit disc-shaped mothership
UFO 1986

São Paulo Night of UFOs

São Paulo, Brazil

Brazilian Air Force jets chased multiple UFOs over several states as hundreds witnessed the objects. Military radar tracked 21 objects, and the Air Force held an unprecedented press conference.

Artistic depiction of Official Night of UFOs - Brazil — chrome flying saucer with ringed underside
UFO 1986

Official Night of UFOs - Brazil

São Paulo, Brazil

On May 19, 1986, over 20 UFOs were tracked on military radar across Brazil. The Brazilian Air Force scrambled F-5 and Mirage jets to intercept. Despite reaching Mach 1.3, the jets couldn't catch objects displaying speeds up to 11,000 mph. The Air Minister held a press conference acknowledging the encounters.

Artistic depiction of Night of the UFOs - Brazil — dark saucer with transparent dome cockpit
UFO 1986

Night of the UFOs - Brazil

São Paulo, Brazil

On May 19, 1986, the Brazilian Air Force scrambled F-5 and Mirage jets to intercept multiple UFOs tracked on radar. The objects performed impossible maneuvers as pilots watched, and the Brazilian government openly acknowledged the event.

Artistic depiction of Brazilian UFO Night — wide hammerhead-style saucer with engine ports
UFO 1986

The Brazilian UFO Night

São Paulo, Brazil

Multiple UFOs were tracked by radar and pursued by military jets in a night of aerial encounters over Brazil.