On 15 March 2025, in Resende (Rio de Janeiro), unidentified armed men shot and killed a man on Projetada II Street, in the Paraiso neighborhood. Military police from the 37th BPM received reports of gunshots and when they arrived at the scene they found the young man lying on the ground, killed with gunshot marks. The victim had previous convictions for drug trafficking, illegal possession of a firearm, and domestic violence. 1 fatality.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

Summary On March 15, 2025, armed clashes in Resende, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, resulted in 1 death. The incident, where a victim with a history of drug trafficking was killed by gunfire, indicates regional security instability. While currently classified as a localized criminal incident, monitoring of the overall security situation in Rio de Janeiro state is necessary.

Supply-chain impact

• Rio de Janeiro logistics network: Resende is located on the major transportation axis between Rio-São Paulo, potentially affecting overland transport routes if regional security deteriorates
• Port hinterland connectivity: Positioned on logistics routes connecting Rio de Janeiro port with inland industrial zones, raising concerns of transport delays during sustained instability
• Manufacturing clusters: Transport networks connected to nearby Volta Redonda industrial complex may face increased need for detour transportation due to security issues
• Energy infrastructure: As one of the access routes to Rio de Janeiro state's oil and gas facilities, long-term security instability could become a risk factor for energy supply chains

Watch points

• Regional crime rate trends: Whether frequency of armed clashes increases in Resende and surrounding areas, and the spread of territorial disputes among drug organizations
• Logistics operation normalcy: Whether transport delays or detour transportation occur on major roads between Rio-São Paulo (BR-116) and regional industrial complex access routes