Varginha 30th Anniversary: National Press Club Press Conference with New Witnesses
Filmmaker James Fox organized a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. for the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Varginha incident. New testimony included neurosurgeon Dr. Italo Venturelli claiming telepathic contact with a non-human being at a hospital, and former USAF Colonel Fred Clausen reporting a US military transport flight into Brazil.
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Background
On January 20, 2026, filmmaker James Fox organized a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., marking the 30th anniversary of the January 1996 Varginha UFO incident in Brazil.
Event Overview
The press conference featured key witnesses sharing new testimonies about the incident.
It highlighted both in-person and video presentations from Brazil.
Multiple Brazilian witnesses could not attend due to visa issues.
In-Person Witnesses
- Carlos De Souza (businessman, witnessed the cigar-shaped object crash on January 13, 1996)
- Dr. Italo Venturelli (neurosurgeon who claimed he observed a non-human being in a hospital and experienced telepathic communication after 29 years of silence)
- Fred Clausen (former USAF Colonel and F-15 pilot reporting alleged US military transport flight details into Brazil)
- Kirk McConnell (former congressional staff member, 37 years, discussing classified UAP recovery program briefings)
- Jacques Vallée (UFO researcher providing historical context)
Video Testimonies
Video testimony from Brazil included:
- Liliane Silva and Katia Xavier (original 1996 witnesses)
- Dr. Arando (forensic pathologist who autopsied soldier Marco Eli Chereze)
- An anonymous soldier claiming transport involvement