UFO Files

In 1974 a UFO was reportedly sighted over Mexico, with claims that the object vanished above Coyame. Shortly after, a civilian aircraft crashed in the vicinity, fueling conspiracy theories about the incident. The circumstances remain a subject of ongoing speculation.

Mexico's Roswell is a programme presented as a single episode, falling squarely within the genre of speculative documentary. The show’s focus is on a particular mystery that has lingered in Mexican folklore for decades, and it frames the material as a series of conspiracy theories rather than a straightforward news report. Its title hints at a parallel with the famous American incident, inviting viewers to consider a similar story on the other side of the border. The core of the episode centres on an alleged UFO sighting that allegedly took place in Mexico in 1974. According to the accounts featured, an unidentified object was said to have disappeared over the small town of Coyame. Not long after that reported loss, a civilian aircraft reportedly crashed in the vicinity, an event that has become tightly linked with the earlier sighting in the narratives explored by the programme. The juxtaposition of the two incidents fuels the speculation that they may be connected. Throughout the broadcast, the programme outlines how the proximity in time and location between the vanished object and the subsequent plane crash has given rise to a range of conspiracy theories. These theories suggest a possible link, implying that the crash might have been a consequence of the UFO incident. By weaving together the limited facts that are publicly known, the episode builds a picture of intrigue that continues to capture the imagination of those interested in unexplained aerial phenomena.