UFO Sightings Map:
South America 1965 - 1969
The greatest UFO activity in South America recorded here was in the mid to late 1960s. Out of some 2580 *U* UFO listings for those 5 years, about 375 come from South America, despite language and other difficulties.
Brazil is busiest with 154 reports, mainly on the S.E. coasts. Argentina follows with 101 'OVNI' events, then Chile (43), Venezuela (38), Peru (27), Uruguay (5) and a few in other countries.
The defunct APRO group did much to bring these events to light via their South American contacts. One report from far western Brazil has a classic saucer landing. A door opened. Plantation workers fled in terror.
1968 was the biggest year in South America, 136 *U* listings. 1969 is second with 80.