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Paranormal events in Mexico

The archive for Mexico contains 30 documented cases of paranormal activity. These records span a period from the sixteenth century through 2026. The majority of the entries involve unidentified aerial phenomena, followed by various unidentified anomalies and documented hauntings.

Notable entries within the collection include the José Bonilla UFO Observation, the Mexico City Airport UFO, and the Mexico City UFO during the eclipse. Other significant files include the Metepec Creature, the Island of the Dolls Mexico, and the Mapimí Silent Zone. These cases constitute the complete longitudinal record of anomalous events documented within the region.

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Artistic depiction of Mexico City Eclipse UFOs — silver saucer with engraved glyph-like markings
UFO 1991

Mexico City Eclipse UFOs

Mexico City, Mexico

During a total solar eclipse, thousands of Mexicans videotaped UFOs appearing in the sky. The mass sighting launched Mexico's modern UFO wave, with subsequent sightings continuing for years.

Artistic depiction of Mexico City UFO (Eclipse) — dark saucer with transparent dome cockpit
UFO 1991

Mexico City UFO (Eclipse)

Mexico City, Mexico

During a solar eclipse, thousands of Mexico City residents filmed a metallic disc hovering in the sky. Multiple independent videos from different locations showed the same object. TV journalist Jaime Maussan collected 15 videos. Mass sighting during mass observation.

Artistic depiction of Mexico City UFO Eclipse — mothership flanked by smaller escort craft
UFO 1991

Mexico City UFO Eclipse

Mexico City, Mexico

During the July 11, 1991 solar eclipse, thousands of Mexicans filming the event captured UFOs on video. Multiple witnesses across Mexico City recorded the same metallic object hovering during the eclipse. The mass sighting sparked Mexico's UFO wave and made international headlines.

Artistic depiction of Mexico City Airport UFO — mothership flanked by smaller escort craft
UFO 1997

Mexico City Airport UFO

Mexico City, Mexico

Hundreds of witnesses at Mexico City's international airport observed a silver disc hovering over the runway. The sighting was captured on video and caused brief disruption to air traffic.

Disc-shaped craft hovering above tropical treeline at dusk
UFO 2026

Mexico's 2026 Congressional UAP Hearings

Mexico City, Mexico

Three years after the controversial Maussan presentation, Mexico's Chamber of Deputies convened a more sober second round of UAP hearings, calling military pilots, civilian researchers, and an FAM liaison to testify on aerial encounters in Mexican airspace.

Artistic depiction of Mexican Air Force Infrared UFOs — metallic flying saucer with illuminated dome
UFO 2004

Mexican Air Force Infrared UFOs

Campeche, Mexico

Mexican Air Force pilots recorded multiple spherical objects on infrared cameras during a drug surveillance mission. The footage was officially released by the Mexican military.

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