On 17 March 2025, in Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais), civil police officers and prison guards carried out a protest in the Lourdes neighborhood to demand a pay raise and better working conditions. The protest occurred during a visit of the Governor (NOVO).

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 17, 2025, police officers and correctional officers in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, conducted peaceful demonstrations demanding wage increases and improved working conditions. This demonstration, timed to coincide with the governor's visit, was classified as a low-level peaceful protest.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Minas Gerais is a major mineral-producing region in Brazil, with concerns over security gaps at iron ore and nickel production facilities if prolonged
• Potential reduction in security services for industrial complexes and logistics hubs near Belo Horizonte, increasing transportation security risks
• Currently at peaceful demonstration level, but potential indirect impact on manufacturing operations if public service disruptions spread
• Potential for short-term delays in logistics flows in the region, which is a major inland transportation network hub in Brazil

3) Watch points

• Need to track whether demonstrations spread and potential for solidarity strikes in other public service sectors
• Confirm security situation and normal operations at major mines and steel mills within Minas Gerais state