Description

The Uruguayan Air Force is certainly a lot less cagey on the UFO phenomenon than the U.S. Department of Defense, openly acknowledging decades of investigation, unconventional cases, and direct collaboration with other nations’ air forces, while publishing key findings without heavy classification.

CRIDOVNI (Comisión Receptora e Investigadora de Denuncias de Objetos Voladores No Identificados) is the official body for the investigation of UFO sightings, established under the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) on August 7, 1979, by order of the Commander-in-Chief, and has since conducted over 40 years of systematic research into unidentified aerial phenomena.

It operates under the mandate of national airspace security and aeronautical oversight as per Uruguay’s Organic Law (Law 17,747).

Has investigated 1,500+ sightings; 3% deemed truly unconventional.

Works with other Air Forces (Chile, Argentina, Peru) and international researchers.

Findings align with the U.S. Pentagon’s now-public AATIP program.

Key Observations & Claims:

Extreme Speeds & Maneuvers: Radar-measured speeds above Mach 10, abrupt 90° turns without slowing.

Color Shifts: Objects accelerate and change color (yellowish-white to orange or red).

Physical & Chemical Evidence: Soil samples show altered levels of phosphorus, manganese, zinc; first-degree burns reported in close encounters.

Electromagnetic Effects: Blackouts, device malfunctions (TV, radio, phones), strong vibrations, and wind-like noises around sightings.

Animal Mutilations: Soft tissue removal noted in some cases.

Aircraft Interference: Overheated lighting systems, disrupted navigation instruments, and continued infrared emission post-visual disappearance.

Frequent Phenomena: Small luminous spheres seen at night, especially in mountainous or coastal areas.

Notable Outreach & Legacy:

Published “The UFO Mystery” (2002) analyzing 19 official cases.

Created a Regional Research Center (2001) and nationwide network of observers.

Ongoing cooperation with Chilean CEFAA since 2012.