A Mexican journalist, Jaime Maussan, recently presented what he claimed to be “alien bodies” to Mexico’s Congress. However, Peru’s culture minister, Leslie Urteaga, believes that the specimens are stolen pre-Hispanic objects and has filed a criminal complaint against Maussan.
Maussan’s History of False Claims
Jaime Maussan has a history of making similar claims that have later been proven false. In 2017, the prosecutor’s office in Peru determined that the bodies presented in his previous claims were essentially a papier-mâché project.
Reactions from the Scientific Community
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Response
Popular astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson expressed his support for further study of the purported alien bodies in an interview with CNN. However, he also outlined his skepticism of the extraterrestrial origin of the remains, questioning why they look so human and pointing out discrepancies in their anatomy.
David Spergel’s Recommendation
David Spergel, NASA’s top UFO investigator, did not entirely dismiss the plausibility of the alien remains during a panel hosted by the space agency. He recommended that if there is something strange, samples should be made available to the world scientific community for further investigation.
Conclusion
The incident has sparked controversy and raised questions about the origin and authenticity of the specimens presented by Jaime Maussan. While some members of the scientific community have expressed interest in further study, Peru’s culture minister is pursuing criminal charges against Maussan for alleged looting of pre-Hispanic remains.
