Varginha Incident
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The Varginha Incident refers to a reported encounter with unidentified entities in Varginha, Brazil, in January 1996. This event is significant in UAP/UFO research due to claims of military involvement, alleged sightings of extraterrestrial beings, and subsequent government responses. The incident has been discussed in various media, including interviews with researchers and witnesses, highlighting its relevance to ongoing investigations into UAP phenomena.
Also known as: Virginia incident
Video References (8)
| Encounter |  | 35K | Feb 10, 2024 |
| Encounter |  | 22K | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Encounter |  | 15K | Nov 16, 2025 |
| Encounter |  | 6K | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Encounter |  | 3K | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Encounter |  | 2K | Aug 10, 2024 |
| Encounter |  | 265 | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Research |  | 163 | Sep 4, 2023 |
Dr. Ítalo Venturelli describes the creature he saw in a 15-20 sec. video of the Varginha incident
Brazil's Alien Encounter | James Fox Interview
The Varginha UFO Incident — First Brazilian TV Report + Timeline of Events (1996)
MOMENT OF CONTACT - Brazil UFO Talks
VARGINHA NA VISÃO DOS MORADORES - Brazil UFO Talks
The GOLD standard of UFO/UAP cases.
"CONVERSA DIRETA COM O LEGISTA DO CASO E OUTRAS AUTORIDADES" - Cortes do Brazil UFO
Por quê acusaram os moradores locais? - Cortes do Brazil UFO
Featured on Channels (4)Channels that have published videos discussing this program.
Linked Experiencers (14)These experiencers are discussed in the same videos that mention this program. This reflects topical co-occurrence, not a confirmed connection.
Unknown Experiencer
Teresinha Gallo Clepf
Oralina Augusta & Eurico de Freitas
Lillian, Valkyria & Katia
Pereira
Seu Lázaro
Dona Terezinha
Betty and Barney Hill
Kevin Day, David Fraver, Alex Dietrich, Ryan Graves
Yalchin Gman
Carlos daer and three girls (Virginia Incident)
Patrícia
Linked Persons of Interest (18)These individuals are discussed in the same videos that mention this program. This reflects topical co-occurrence, not a confirmed affiliation with the program.
Éder Pereira
Investigator · Brasil UFO
Italo Ventterelli
Scientist · Bargia Hospital
Carlos de Souza
Witness · Ultralight pilot
J. Janini
Scientist
Ítalo Denelli Venturelli
Witness · unknown
Marco Cherez
Other · Brazilian military
Vittoria Pacaccini
Investigator · Brazilian investigators
Ubirajara Franco Rodrigues
Investigator · Brazilian investigators
Armando Fortonado
Witness
Rubão Ladeira
Witness
Eurico de Freitas
Witness
Goulart de Andrade
Journalist · Brazilian media
Linked Events (0)These events are discussed in the same videos that mention this program. This reflects topical co-occurrence, not a direct connection to the program.
No connections found yet.
Linked Organizations (9)These organizations are discussed in the same videos that mention this program. This reflects topical co-occurrence, not a confirmed partnership.
Humanitas Hospital
research institution
Brazilian military
military branch
Exército Brasileiro
military branch
Hospital Regional
government agency
Escola de Sargentos de Armas
military branch
University of Campinas
other
Corpo de Bombeiros de Varginha
government agency
Exército
military branch
Polícia Civil
government agency