DIOVNI - No 07

Magazine Overview

Title: BOLETIN INFORMATIVO
Issue: No. 7
Volume: II
Date: April-May-June 1967
Publisher: DIVISION DE INVESTIGACIONES DE OBJETOS VOLANTES NO IDENTIFICADOS (DIOVNI), a department of the Centro de Investigaciones en Cohetería y Astronomía (CICA).
Country: Chile
Language: Spanish
Price: Free

Editorial Content

This issue of the Boletín Informativo focuses on UFO (Objeto Volante No Identificado) investigations and sightings in Chile. The publication is distributed free of charge to scientific organizations and researchers globally, aiming to foster collaboration in the study of UFO phenomena.

The Incahuasi Case and Hypnosis Sessions

The issue highlights an "strange and interesting case" that occurred in the Incahuasi area, Coquimbo Province. Previously reported in Boletín Informativo No. 4, the case involved witnesses who did not respond to initial inquiries. However, in February of the current year, Dr. Darwin Arriagada L., then Director of the second zone (Atacama-Coquimbo) of the National Health Service (SNS), provided an informative report based on hypnosis sessions with the witnesses.

The report details a group, including Sanitation Inspector Lutgardo Leiva Barrios, Manuel Muñoz Carvajal, and workers Luis Hernán Astudillo Marín and Marino Mondaca Jofré, who were installing water pumps and latrines in a rural school near "Cerro La Silla" (approximately 1,400 meters altitude).

During their mission, the group experienced unusual events. The driver, Sr. Muñoz, felt unwell and requested to go to the Incahuasi health post. He was accompanied by Sr. Astudillo Marín. Upon their return, Sr. Leiva and Sr. Mondaca, who remained at the school, reported seeing strange objects in the sky that began to move away.

Later, Sr. Leiva and Sr. Mondaca were awakened at 7:30 AM and confirmed the presence of strange objects in the sky that were moving away. The report emphasizes the trustworthiness of the witnesses, particularly Sr. Leiva, who was described as skeptical. Sr. Leiva later returned to the site and observed a new UFO during the day.

Two or three days after returning from his mission, the driver, Sr. Muñoz, voluntarily came to the office to recount his experience. The four individuals involved were interviewed separately, and even asked to draw what they saw. No contradictions were found in their accounts.

To further investigate, the author, having experience with hypnosis, invited Sr. Muñoz for a session, explaining that under hypnosis, people reveal the truth. Sr. Muñoz agreed, and the interview was recorded. The session took place on January 30th at 4 PM. Sr. Astudillo was later subjected to hypnotic sleep on January 31st, with similar witnesses present.

The article includes a transcribed version of the hypnosis session, with clarifications from Dr. Arriagada in parentheses. A summary of the event, as previously reported in Boletín Informativo No. 4, is also provided.

Summary of the Incahuasi Incident (Boletín Informativo No. 4)

In the early morning of June 1st, two SNS officials were returning to Los Morros, a mining town 160 kilometers from "La Serena." The night was clear and moonlit. As their truck reached a plain on a hillside, they saw a ball of fire in the sky. They attempted to signal the object with their headlights. The object descended about 800 meters, revealing a body approximately seventy meters in diameter, oval on top and flat on the bottom, with two violet "antennas." It moved with a rocking motion, synchronized with the appearance and disappearance of the antennas, and emitted no noise.

Approximately an hour later, an artifact shaped like a "trompo" (spinning top) approached within two kilometers. It emitted a beam of light from its lower part, through which something resembling a plunger descended. This caused the "trompo" to oscillate, coinciding with the rocking motion of the first object. Eventually, six such "trompos" appeared. Upon reaching their destination, the officials alerted other people who also witnessed strange objects moving towards the cordillera.

Hypnosis Session Transcript Excerpts

The transcript of the hypnosis session with Luis Hernán Astudillo Marín reveals further details. He recounts seeing a large reflector, like those used in carbon-powered machines, which had a red or dark brown color and emitted a light from above. This light, like a ray, caused the stars to disappear. He also recalled seeing a "post"-like structure, similar to engineers' sighting devices, but in color.

He describes seeing a small object moving low, emitting a powerful light downwards, and through this light, something like a pipe or conduit was visible, suggesting a sondage operation via lights. He did not feel fear at the time, nor did he think the elements could harm him.

Later, he observed an object that descended and hovered. It had a capsule-like appearance with a visible cabin and three heads, possibly wearing helmets. He compared the helmets to those worn by Santa Fé or El Romeral mining companies.

He recounts seeing other objects, some of which were further away. He describes the main object as having a rocking motion and emitting lights of violet, orange, and lilac colors, which caused eye strain. He also experienced a headache.

Regarding the "flying discs," Astudillo firmly believes they are not from Earth due to their silent operation. He recalls having wanted to see one previously but not believing in them.

He expresses his astonishment at how these objects can stop in mid-air, maintained by antennas. He notes that they emit absolutely no noise, and any shout in the enclosed areas would echo.

He describes an event where the "disk" seemed to lead them, maintaining a distance. When they tried to outrun it, the disk also slowed down, as if escorting them. They arrived at the school around 7:30 AM.

UFOs in Chile: Press Summary (First Quarter 1967)

This section summarizes press reports of UFO sightings in Chile during the first quarter of 1967:

• February 27: UFOs were observed in Valparaíso, Villa Alemana, and Limache. Five objects in a "V" formation were seen between 0:30 and 1:30 AM. They were described as circular with a "dome" and emitted bluish light beams. While newspapers reported magnetic alterations detected by the National Armada, official confirmation was lacking.
• February 27: Reporters from Channel 9 TV and "El Diario Ilustrado" observed a strange object performing unusual evolutions en route to Llay-Llay. They compared it to an artificial satellite and a small airplane. A photographer, Juan Virot, managed to take a photograph of the object, which was published the next day.

Investigations of DIOVNI

In October of the previous year, DIOVNI received an invitation from Samuel Burgos Ramírez, president of the newly formed Centro Científico de Los Angeles, to visit the area known for numerous UFO sightings. Previously, most information came from northern Chile, with isolated incidents reported south of Santiago.

In response, two DIOVNI members, Juan Aguillón (director) and Alberto Bernal (sub-director), along with Eugenio Aranguiz from CICA's astronomical photography department, traveled to Los Angeles for a five-day visit. They gathered significant information, with cases from various locations detailed below:

• June 25, 1965: Near Santa Bárbara, Sr. Cerda observed a strange luminosity, a "a fireball," that disappeared behind a ravine. It reappeared as a "beam of light" crossing the road, causing his car's engine to stop.
• December 2, 1965: In San Carlos de Puréa, Sr. Samuel Burgos Ramírez observed an ellipsoidal object with a yellow luminosity and a blue ring. It dimmed to a red point and moved silently, appearing to be solid. It moved rapidly from the cordillera towards the sea and then disappeared towards the cordillera.
• January 7 and 8, 1966: In Santa Bárbara, Sra. Victoria vda. de Puelma observed a static object, approximately 35 degrees in altitude, for several hours. It was described as two joined plates with luminous "eyes" and had a reddish color. It disappeared suddenly towards the cordillera at 2:30 AM. The observation was repeated four days later with similar characteristics.
• February 3 and 4, 1967: In the same area, the same observer and Sra. Yolanda de Bichi observed a luminous object, yellowish in color, at 11:30 PM. It ascended oscillating and reached a considerable altitude, with a brightness similar to a first-magnitude star.

The bulletin concludes by thanking the Centro Investigador de Ciencias de Los Angeles for their work and the valuable report from Dr. Darwin Arriagada.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, witness testimonies, and the investigative efforts of DIOVNI. The editorial stance is one of serious inquiry and data collection, aiming to contribute to the global understanding of UFO phenomena. The use of hypnosis as an investigative tool is highlighted, as is the importance of detailed reporting and collaboration with other scientific bodies. The publication clearly positions itself as a source of credible information for researchers in the field.