Busqueda Boletin - No 68

Magazine Overview

Title: BUSQUEDA
Issue: 68
Volume: año 1994
Date: January 10, 1994
Publisher: J.Me Semitiel Martinez
Country: Spain
Language: Spanish

This issue of "Busqueda" magazine, dated January 10, 1994, focuses on the aftermath of what is termed the "hangover" year of 1993 for ufology, following a period of increased activity and perceived breakthroughs in 1992. The magazine features articles and opinions on UFO declassification, the "New Age" movement, and recent sightings.

1933-EL AÑO DE LA RESACA (1933-The Year of the Hangover)

By Bruno Cardeñosa

Cardeñosa reflects on the state of ufology, noting a reactivation of UFO activity since 1987, which peaked in the autumn of 1989. He highlights 1992 as an "explosive" year due to two key events: the investigation of UFOs reaching a university forum of first-rate category and the confirmation of the declassification of official UFO reports. However, he criticizes this declassification as a "mockery" and a "fraud" orchestrated by "salon ufologists" and a group called ARP, who he claims have successfully discredited ufology. Cardeñosa argues that the declassified reports were manipulated and supplied with the objective of deceiving the public. He calls for explanations and rectification in the current year, emphasizing the undeniable and documented increase in UFO sightings worldwide, suggesting that 1994 will be an intense year.

LA SACRIFICADA INVESTIGACIÓN OVNI (The Sacrificed UFO Investigation)

By Moisés Garrido Vázquez

Vázquez discusses the rise and fall of UFO myths like "Majestic-12," "Informe Matrix," and the "UMMO affair." He expresses skepticism about cases like Gulf Breezer and Eduard "Billy" Meier, while acknowledging unexplained elements. He criticizes the spread of "secret documents" and alien photographs aimed at discrediting investigators and promoting the idea that ufology is pure fabrication, with sensationalist tabloids contributing to this. Vázquez specifically calls out "pseudoufologists" from groups like ARP for their "negativist" stance, denying phenomena without scientific arguments. He argues that this negative approach serves the interests of "sectors and groups of power" who aim to intoxicate, manipulate, and deceive the public to diminish interest in UFOs. He mentions William Moore, Jefferson Souza, and Bruce Maccabee as individuals who have played into this game, and notes that even the Spanish Air Force has been influenced into providing "logical" explanations for cases involving their pilots, ridiculing them as hallucinations. Vázquez expresses skepticism about the official declassification of UFO documents by the MOA, a sentiment shared by other investigators like Antonio Ribera, Manuel Carballal, Pedro Canto, Josep Guijarro, and himself. He references J.J. Benitez's work "Materia Reservada" which exposes the Spanish Air Force's machinations and the influence of rationalist sectors on the declassification process. Vázquez criticizes Javier Armentia's article in "Muy Interesante" for attempting to debunk UFO phenomena with pseudo-explanations, calling them more "delirious" than accepting extraterrestrial visitation. He refutes the idea that UFO investigators are merely believers, questioning why they would continue investigating if the origin was already known. Vázquez advocates for a critical but open-minded approach, avoiding dogma and extreme skepticism, quoting Einstein: "Credulity and skepticism are two forms of superstition." He urges perseverance in the face of challenges to uncover the truth about the UFO phenomenon.

LA FARSA DE LA DESCLASIFICACIÓN OVNI (The Fraud of the UFO Declassification)

By Raúl Núñez Gálvez

This article reports on a conference and book presentation by J.J. Benitez in Barcelona on January 3, 1994, concerning the declassification of UFO documents by the Spanish Air Force's MOA. Benitez described the declassification as a "mockery" and "unconstitutional" manipulation of documents. He was praised by Antonio Ribera for his bravery. Benitez was evasive when asked to name "vampires of Spanish ufology." The article notes a contrast between Spanish ufologists' approach and that of their American counterparts, who have formed associations to share information. The author expresses hope that Benitez's book, "Materia Reservada," will be successful, deeming it necessary for understanding the increasingly absurd UFO phenomenon.

FUE NOTICIA (It Was News)

This section compiles several news items:

• Lorca Incident: A young woman named Teresa reported seeing a luminous, oval object, the size of a car, moving silently over a road near Lorca. Several other drivers confirmed seeing a red light. Her father had also seen a similar light days earlier. The object was observed near an area where US and Spanish military exercises were taking place.
• "Ufology, A Scientific Fraud": An article from "Heraldo de Aragón" quotes Javier E. Armentia, director of the Pamplona Planetarium, stating that over 90% of UFO sightings are explainable by natural phenomena, celestial bodies, or aircraft. He believes the remaining cases would also have rational explanations if studied thoroughly. Armentia's views have led to public confrontations with ufologists like J.J. Benitez.
• European Parliament to Investigate UFOs: A report from "Heraldo de Aragón" suggests the European Parliament may propose creating a European center for the observation of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) due to doubts about the reality of these phenomena. The proposal has been approved by the Committee on Energy, Research, and Technology but faces reluctance in the full assembly due to upcoming European elections.

EL FRAUDE DE LA NUEVA ERA (The Fraud of the New Age)

By Manuel Carballal

Carballal critiques the "New Age" movement, calling it a "fraud" and a commercialized trend rather than genuine spirituality. He argues that the ideals of the "Age of Aquarius"—spirituality over matter, idealism, altruism, and equality—have been co-opted by "clever merchants" as a marketing tool, similar to the hippie movement. He points out that participation in "New Age" practices like vegetarian diets, biofeedback glasses, and mental dynamics seminars is expensive, making spirituality a luxury. Carballal strongly criticizes the "hypocrisy" of "New Age" leaders (mediums, contactees, gurus) who preach love but also instill fear of apocalyptic messages, hell, or punishment. He contrasts their repetitive, often generic messages (similar to those of UNESCO or Greenpeace) with the lack of concrete action. He highlights examples of individuals and groups who, disillusioned with passive "contactism," are now taking practical action, such as founding associations to help homeless children or establishing shelters for the homeless and destitute. Carballal concludes that the true "New Age" will emerge from human effort and sacrifice, not from passive waiting for extraterrestrial solutions or from the commercialized esotericism that "idiotizes" people.

OVNIS I CONGRÉS D'UFOLOGIA I PARACIÈNCIES A LA NOGUERA (UFOs 1st Congress of Ufology and Parapsychology in La Noguera)

Organized by OUT (Organización Ufològica Terrestre)

This article reports on the successful first Congress of Ufology and Parapsychology in La Noguera, organized by OUT. The event featured various speakers, including:

• Rafael Cazares: Delivered special lectures.
• Salvador Freixedo: Presented in his usual, somewhat repetitive style.
• Josep Guijarro: Introduced his upcoming book, "Infiltrados: Seres de otras dimensiones entre nosotros," which is expected to be a valuable contribution to Spanish ufology.
• Javier Sierra: Presented on ancient art depicting surprising UFOs, including a clear unidentified object in the Cuenca Cathedral, suggesting that extraterrestrial entities have visited Earth for centuries and left artistic evidence.
• Manuel Carballal: Received the best applause for a heartfelt and noble message.
• Bruno Cardeñosa: Spoke in his characteristic style about "Transcendencies and Masks of the UFO Phenomenon," promising to be a key investigator in the coming years.
• Juanjo Benítez: Concluded the presentations, denouncing the declassification of documents by the Spanish Air Force's MOA as a deliberate fraud.
• Paco Padrón: Provided adequate moderation.
• Giorgio Bongiovanni: Appeared as a ufologist, showing videos of UFOs from Mexico, Japan, and Australia, and featuring interviews with Dr. Hynek and a Mexican contactee named Carlos Diez.

The article notes that the congress included discussions and some friction between the exhibitors and Bongiovanni. It also mentions the upcoming launch of an "INVISIBLE COLLEGE" by Javier Sierra, inviting participation.

"Nadie informa de las visitas de ovnis" ("Nobody reports on UFO visits")

By V. RICART (Balaguer)

Italian ufologist Giorgio Bongiovanni criticized the "silence" and "secrecy" of governments worldwide regarding UFO visits during the second day of the "1st Congress of Ufology and Parapsychology" in Balaguer. Bongiovanni presented videos of alleged unidentified flying objects detected in Mexico, Japan, and Australia, calling the governments' lack of information "anti-democratic." He urged everyone to engage in research to safeguard the planet. The congress, attended by around 300 people, also featured journalist J.J. Benítez, who spoke about the "fraud" surrounding UFO phenomena. Participants were planning a late-night excursion to an undisclosed location to attempt contact with a UFO, led by Josep Lluís Grifoll.

PIDEN QUE SE INVESTIGUE LA DESAPARICIÓN DE UNOS ALIENÍGENAS (Request to Investigate the Disappearance of Some Aliens)

This news brief reports that a US congressman, Steven Schiff, requested an official investigation into the alleged 1947 Roswell, New Mexico, flying saucer crash and the retrieval of alien bodies by the Air Force. The Department of Defense has repeatedly denied the incident, attributing it to "fantasy" and the crash of a weather balloon. However, the GAO was instructed to determine the truth of local residents' claims about autopsies performed on extraterrestrials.

EL EXTRAÑO FENOMENO (The Strange Phenomenon)

This brief discusses the Roswell incident, noting that it has been the subject of books and a private museum dedicated to proving the existence of extraterrestrials. Rumors began when a former Air Force press officer claimed to have been ordered to prepare a press release about a flying saucer, only to be told later to mention a weather balloon. A nurse reportedly witnessed an autopsy of the alien occupants, described as having large heads and beetle-like bodies, before dying in a plane crash.

LECTORES DEL FUTURO (Readers of the Future)

This short piece mentions the formation of a union in France for approximately 40,000 professional psychics, numerologists, and fortune-tellers called the "Sindicato Nacional de la Parapsicología" (SNP). The union aims to defend their professional interests. The article notes that the parapsychology sector in France is extensive, with an estimated ten million people consulting such practitioners annually. The business volume is difficult to quantify, but it is estimated to be between 1.7 and 3.4 billion dollars annually.

SECRETOS MILITARES (Military Secrets)

A parliamentary report suggests that strange atmospheric phenomena can no longer be attributed to secret military technologies due to the indefinite nature of such secrets, with the exception of the Stealth bomber. The report proposes fostering research to determine if the existence of extraterrestrials is a fraud. It states that it is not the Parliament's role to rule on UFOs but that it should intervene to ensure the veracity of information reaching the public.

CIENCIA (Science)

This section reports that Giorgio Bongiovanni showed videos of alleged "extraterrestrial" objects from Japan and Australia at the Balaguer congress, criticizing governments for their silence on UFO visits.

Editorial

The editorial section, titled "EDITORIAL," discusses the general human tendency towards fear, distrust, and negative attitudes towards others, particularly foreigners (xenophobia). It suggests that this xenophobia can become more pronounced when the foreigner is perceived as different, weak, and in the minority, leading to tragic consequences. The editorial implies a connection to the broader themes of the magazine, likely relating to how fear and prejudice can affect the perception and investigation of phenomena like UFOs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of "Busqueda" include skepticism towards official UFO declassifications, criticism of the commercialization and perceived fraud within the "New Age" movement, and reporting on recent UFO sightings and related conferences. The magazine appears to adopt a critical stance towards established authorities and sensationalism, advocating for rigorous investigation and a balanced approach to the UFO phenomenon. There is a clear division between those who are seen as genuine investigators and those who are perceived as discrediting ufology or exploiting it for commercial gain. The editorial stance leans towards promoting critical thinking, perseverance in research, and practical action over passive belief or dismissal. The magazine also highlights the importance of international cooperation and open communication among researchers in the field.