January 1, 2008πŸ‡§πŸ‡·Disclosure
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Brazil Declassifies Over 4,000 Pages of Military UFO Files

Brazil declassified 4,000+ pages of military UFO files in 2008-2009, becoming one of the most transparent countries on UFO history.

Date
January 1, 2008
Type
Disclosure
Country
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil
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UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on the Record
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Background

In 2008-2009, the Brazilian government began declassifying previously secret UFO files, committing to release them gradually by decade. Over 4,000 pages of documents, photos, and drawings from the 1950s through the 1980s were made public, including files on Operation Saucer (1977).

Key Players

A.J. Gevaerd and the Brazilian Committee of UFO Researchers played a crucial role in obtaining the declassification.

Scope of Release

  • Documents, photos, and drawings spanning the 1950s to 1980s.
  • More than 4,000 pages in total.
  • Includes files related to Operation Saucer (1977).

Significance

This declassification positioned Brazil as one of the most transparent countries regarding its UFO history.

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