The presentation of alleged “alien corpses” to the Mexican Congress by journalist and self-proclaimed UFO expert Jaime Maussan has sparked considerable controversy and skepticism among the scientific community and UFO enthusiasts. Maussan claimed that the remains, which were said to be around 1,000 years old and discovered in Peru, are not related to any known species on Earth. Despite these assertions, the scientific validity of the claims has been questioned, with experts and institutions distancing themselves from Maussan’s findings.
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), which Maussan cited for carbon dating the specimens, clarified that their research did not draw conclusions about the origins of the samples. This incident is not Maussan’s first controversial claim regarding extraterrestrial findings; he has been previously involved in similar revelations that later faced debunking. Critics argue that the specimens presented resemble human manipulation or could be modern fabrications rather than genuine extraterrestrial beings.
Ryan Graves, a former U.S. Navy pilot known for his testimony on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), criticized the presentation as an “unsubstantiated stunt,” expressing disappointment over the setback it represents for the serious investigation of UAP sightings. Despite Maussan’s defense of his research and the involvement of some researchers claiming novel DNA findings, the broader scientific community remains skeptical of the claims’ authenticity, emphasizing the need for more substantial evidence and transparency in such investigations.
This event highlights the ongoing debate and fascination with extraterrestrial life and the challenges of distinguishing credible scientific research from sensational claims. The quest for understanding unexplained phenomena continues, with a call for rigorous scientific inquiry and evidence-based conclusions.