[Brazil] Protests: Peaceful protest

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 21, 2025, a peaceful protest occurred in Itiúba, Bahia state, Brazil, objecting to the autopsy results of a child who went missing in 2021 and was discovered in 2024. Family and acquaintances conducted the protest demanding a new investigation, but the scale was limited and peaceful in nature, resulting in low direct risk to supply chains.

2) Supply-chain Impact

• Regional Limitation: A localized protest in the small northern Bahia city of Itiúba, with limited direct connection to Brazil's major logistics corridors or industrial complexes
• Potential Agricultural Sector Impact: While Bahia state is a major production region for soybeans, corn, cotton and other agricultural products, the current protest is related to a specific incident and the likelihood of disrupting agricultural activities is low
• Minimal Transportation Network Impact: Due to the peaceful nature of the protest, no blockades or disruptions to major roads or transportation infrastructure have been reported

3) Watch Points

• Protest Expansion: Need to monitor potential for additional protests within the region if similar incidents occur or investigation results are announced
• Bahia Agricultural Season: Observe the March-April harvest season progress and potential impact on agricultural product transportation