On 16 March 2025, in Rio de Janeiro - North Zone (Rio de Janeiro), Pure Third Command (TCP) drug traffickers exchanged fire with Red Command (CV) drug traffickers in the Barbante community, in the Ilha do Governador neighborhood. During the shooting, the TCP members, from the Morro do Dende community, shot and killed a CV member who was at a drug-selling point. The TCP traffickers also captured weapons and a load of drugs from their rivals. 1 fatality.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 16, 2025, armed clashes between drug cartels in the northern Rio de Janeiro region of Brazil resulted in one fatality. Pure Third Command (TCP) and Red Command (CV) organizations engaged in combat in the Ilha do Governador area, indicating security instability near major logistics hubs in Rio de Janeiro.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Port accessibility: Ilha do Governador is adjacent to major port facilities in Rio de Janeiro, and continued security instability could potentially impact cargo transportation and port worker safety
• Land logistics: Northern Rio de Janeiro is home to major industrial complexes and logistics centers, and escalating turf wars between drug organizations raise concerns about disruptions to truck transportation and warehouse operations
• Labor supply: Safety concerns for workers residing in the area during commutes could indirectly impact workforce operations at manufacturing and logistics companies

3) Watch points

• Whether Rio de Janeiro state government announces security reinforcement measures and plans to increase police presence in the affected area
• Need to track frequency and spread of additional inter-organizational conflicts in the same area over the next 2-4 weeks