In early 2025, the tranquil town of Buga, Colombia, found itself at the center of a global mystery when locals reported sightings of a strange, metallic sphere hovering silently in the sky. Dubbed the “Buga UFO Sphere,” the phenomenon sparked intense speculation, ranging from extraterrestrial contact to advanced drone technology. Videos and eyewitness accounts quickly went viral, placing the Colombian city in the international spotlight. The first reports came in during a warm evening in March, when several residents noticed an object glinting in the sunset above the western hills of Buga. Described as a “perfect silver sphere,” the object appeared to float motionless for nearly 15 minutes before slowly ascending and vanishing into the clouds. Videos taken with smartphones showed a reflective orb, with no visible wings, lights, or propulsion systems. The footage was shared widely on social media, with hashtags like #BugaUFO and #ColombiaSphere trending globally.

Local authorities initially treated the incident with skepticism, suggesting it might have been a weather balloon or commercial drone. However, Colombian airspace officials later confirmed that no authorized aerial activity was registered in the region at the time. The Colombian Air Force (FAC) also released a statement acknowledging the sighting and promising an investigation, though no formal explanation has yet been provided. Experts in UFO phenomena were quick to weigh in. Jaime Maussan, a well-known Mexican ufologist, stated that the Buga sphere shared characteristics with similar sightings in Mexico and the United States, especially the “orb” phenomena captured by military pilots in recent years. “What makes this sighting particularly intriguing,” Maussan said, “is its stillness and symmetry. This was no ordinary drone.”

Adding to the mystery, other nearby towns such as Tuluá and Palmira reported similar objects around the same time. Witnesses described the spheres as completely silent, highly reflective, and behaving in ways inconsistent with conventional aircraft. Some claimed the objects made sharp, instantaneous movements, while others described them slowly fading from view, almost as if cloaking themselves. Social media and forums lit up with theories. While some users proposed alien surveillance or secret government technology, others suggested more terrestrial causes, such as next-gen drones, weather monitoring devices, or even atmospheric anomalies. However, none of these theories could fully explain the silence, flight characteristics, or widespread nature of the sightings.

As days passed, scientists from Colombian universities joined the discussion. A team from Universidad del Valle proposed conducting a survey of electromagnetic activity and atmospheric data in the region, hoping to determine if the object left any environmental traces. Meanwhile, Buga became a temporary hotspot for UFO enthusiasts and tourists, with cafes and vendors selling memorabilia tied to the “Buga Sphere.”

The Buga UFO Sphere remains unexplained as of now, but it has reignited interest in aerial phenomena across Latin America. With more people equipped to capture and share such events instantly, the pressure is on authorities and scientists alike to offer clear explanations. Whether a sign of extraterrestrial life or an advanced human-made device, the skies over Buga have delivered one of the most compelling UFO stories of the decade.