On 18 March 2025, in Vitoria (Espirito Santo), there was a shoot-out between PCV members in the Garrafa favela due to internal power disputes. Casualties unknown.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 18, 2025, a gunfight broke out in the Garrafa slum in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, due to internal power struggles within the PCV (organized crime group). The casualty scale remains unconfirmed, but security instability continues near Brazil's major port city.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Vitória Port Operations: Vitória is a major Brazilian iron ore export port, and increasing organized violence in the city poses potential indirect impacts on port accessibility and logistics security
• Espírito Santo Industrial Complex: A region concentrated with major steel and petrochemical facilities, where deteriorating security raises concerns about worker safety and facility security
• Overland Transportation Network: Potential increased security risks for the Vitória-Belo Horizonte railway and highway connection network
• Local Labor Supply: Continued violence may affect local workforce availability and foreign worker safety

3. Watch points

• Spread of additional violence: Track potential spillover of PCV internal conflicts to other regions and possible clashes with rival organizations
• Government security response measures: Monitor whether Espírito Santo state and federal governments implement special security operations and enhanced security measures for ports and industrial facilities