First 2023 sightings South of the Border begin with what seems like a "classic" blimp or dirigible. Hector Escalante says this photo was taken on January 7th. Oscar Sierra states for Costa Rica: Increase in UFO Sightings Forecasted for 2023. When connecting sightings to natural and human-caused calamities whose turmoil affects society, Sierra seems to confuse increased reports with increased numbers of phenomena whose identification resists competent study. Mexico: UFO Sightings at Mount Popocatepetl illustrates some of these problems. We appreciate the photographer's noncommittal title for her photograph. But what to make of Scarleth Perez' article Mexico: Family Has Allegedly "Lived with UFOs" for 30 Years. From 1987 to 2009 the Falcon-Ochoa family claimed periodic sightings, still allege visitations of sorts, and "scour the skies looking for the aliens they consider friends." (WM)-- Delivered by Feed43 serviceTHE ANOMALIST