[Brazil] Battles: Armed clash

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary An armed conflict between drug organizations occurred in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil on March 21, 2025. The gunfight took place in the Felipe Camarão area, where one child was injured by shrapnel but there were no fatalities. This is classified as a medium-level security instability incident.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Natal Port Operations — Natal is a major port city in northeastern Brazil, and urban security instability could have indirect impacts on port logistics and cargo transport routes
• Regional Agricultural Distribution — Rio Grande do Norte is a production region for export agricultural and aquatic products such as fruits and shrimp, raising concerns about disruptions to urban logistics networks
• Tourism & Service Industries — Natal is a tourist city, and deteriorating security conditions could negatively impact the regional economy and related supply chains
• Personnel Safety — Local companies need to reassess employee safety and business continuity

3) Watch points

• Security Situation Expansion — Monitor whether organizational conflicts spread to other areas within Natal city and authorities' response measures
• Logistics Operations Normalization — Need to confirm continued normal operations of Natal port and major transportation networks