A Third Chinese “Spy” Balloon Spotted over Costa Rica

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Folks, the Pentagon admits they are tracking this one over Latin America so once again, the internet will depend on local sleuths for updates, photos, and videos of this happening. From The National:

Strange object seen above Costa Rica as China investigates spy balloon claims

And the Twitterverse follows up on this:

One is an isolated incident. Another one that was over a Canadian airbase is not. And now one over Central America just says this is a concerted effort to map something for the Chinese government.

¿Y esto? Ya confirmaron que se ve desde zapote, Grecia y tres ríos? #ovni #CostaRica pic.twitter.com/VNEHYiQK2l
— Manuel Hernández (@ManuelManhercha) February 2, 2023