BÚSQUEDA

Magazine Overview

Búsqueda: Issue 29, December 1990

This issue of *Búsqueda*, a bulletin focused on UFOs and parapsychology, presents a wide array of articles exploring historical anomalies, paranormal phenomena, and contemporary issues. The cover story, "LA CRUZ" by W. Raymond Draque, delves into the historical connections between celestial phenomena and religious events, particularly the significance of the cross in early Christianity, citing ancient texts that describe unusual aerial events.

Contents and Key Articles

• "LA CRUZ" (W. Raymond Draque): This article connects ancient celestial observations, such as fiery columns, eclipses, and comets described by historians like Dio Cassius and Pliny, to the promotion of Christianity, notably the vision of the cross seen by Constantine.
• "SIGUE EL SILENCIO SOBRE EL FENOMENO OVNI" (Bruno Cardeñosa): Cardeñosa investigates the Spanish military's stance on UFOs, noting their classification of related information as "reserved material." He details inquiries made to the Estado Mayor del Aire regarding specific alleged sightings in March, April, and July 1990, all of which were met with official denial.
• "CITA OVNI SOBRE ZARAGOZA" (Bruno Cardeñosa): This piece reports on a predicted UFO sighting in Zaragoza on September 26, 1990, which was allegedly witnessed by numerous people, including the division into smaller, flashing objects.
• "EL DIABLO.- EL SÍNDROME DEL MALIGNO" (Book Review): This section introduces a book that examines the modern resurgence of the Devil archetype and Satanism, consulting various experts and interviewing members of satanic groups.
• "TELETIPO INTERNACIONAL" (Javier Sierra): This column provides brief international news items related to UFOs, including the formation of a Soviet UFO research center, alleged alien implants, the establishment of the Dinsdale Prize for UFO research, and a reward offered for explanations of English crop circles.
• "LUCES EXTRAÑAS SOBREVUELAN PARÍS" (Newspaper Clipping): A report from Paris confirms that civil and military aviation witnessed strange luminous phenomena, initially speculated to be a meteorite but later identified as a Soviet rocket re-entering the atmosphere.
• "Espacio: El ovni que cruzó media Europa era un cohete soviético" (Andrés Pérez): This article clarifies that the luminous phenomena observed across Europe were caused by the disintegration of a Soviet "Proton" rocket stage upon atmospheric re-entry.
• "Un cohete causó efectos luminosos sobre Europa" (France Presse): A brief report confirming the European luminous events were due to a Soviet rocket's atmospheric re-entry.
• "HISTORIA MODERNA DE LOS OVNI" (Miguel Ángel Chamorro): This installment discusses early UFO sightings and investigations, focusing on a 1948 incident at White Sands, USA, involving an oval object exhibiting incredible speed and vertical ascent, leading to theories about anti-gravity. It also covers a 1949 sighting of an elliptical, silver-white object near a weather balloon.
• "VEREDICTO: 'EL ALGODÓN NO ENGAÑA'" (Miguel A. Chamorro): Chamorro critiques the state of ufology, lamenting the division among researchers and the prevalence of "cosmic gossip." He advocates for critical thinking and using the "cotton test" to discern truth from falsehood, suggesting that many alleged extraterrestrial phenomena might be terrestrial in origin or manipulated.
• "ESPIRITISMO: origen, causa y efecto" (Mario J. Cortés): This concluding part of a series traces the origins of modern spiritualism to the Fox sisters and discusses its evolution into parapsychology, emphasizing the need for an open-minded, dualistic approach (internal-external) to research.
• "EL LEGADO DEL TEMPLE: LA ÚLTIMA VIRGEN NEGRA DE OCCIDENTE" (Confederación Internacional Atlántica de Tenerife): This is an introduction to a forthcoming book that aims to present a new historical perspective on the Canary Islands, focusing on its hidden, magical history and the significance of secret societies.
• "¿QUÉ HAGO AQUÍ ?" (José Rivera): A personal reflection on the struggles of life, the nature of love and friendship, and the search for meaning, suggesting that true understanding comes from within.
• "EL FIN DEL PRINCIPIO" (Luis Brieva): Brieva argues that the UFO phenomenon is largely a construct perpetuated for financial and reputational gain. He posits that advanced technology, possibly terrestrial, explains many sightings and that humanity is manipulated by powerful groups, urging readers to rely on their inner potential and critical thinking rather than external phenomena.
• VI CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL DE ANTROPOLOGÍA GNÓSTICA (Carmen Zubizarreta): A report on a congress held in Vienna, highlighting the unity of cultures and the importance of knowledge (Gnosis) as demonstrated by the works of figures like Samael Aun Weor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes a critical and investigative approach to UFOs and paranormal phenomena. There's a strong emphasis on historical research, questioning official narratives, and discerning truth from manipulation. The editorial stance appears to favor skepticism towards sensationalism while remaining open to genuine anomalies. The issue also touches upon the darker aspects of human belief systems, such as Satanism, and advocates for self-awareness and personal evolution as keys to understanding reality. The recurring theme is the search for truth amidst deception, whether from alleged extraterrestrials, governments, or within human belief systems themselves.