On 19 March 2025, in Cabo Frio (Rio de Janeiro), residents of the Jacare neighborhood demonstrated against the precarious infrastructure of the neighborhood, especially the sewage system. Participants blocked Samuel Bessa Street, the main thoroughfare in the area, with burning tires and pieces of wood.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 19, 2025, resident protests occurred in the Jacaré district of Cabo Frio city, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, protesting poor infrastructure including sewage facilities. Protesters used tires and wood to block Samuel Bessa Street, a major local road, but the risk level is assessed as low.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Regional logistics constraints: Potential temporary transportation delays due to blockade of major roads in the Cabo Frio area
• Rio de Janeiro state connectivity: Minor impact on logistics routes between coastal Cabo Frio and major industrial centers
• Port accessibility: Cabo Frio is a small fishing port area with limited impact on large cargo handling
• Infrastructure vulnerability: Infrastructure shortage issues that caused the protests may act as structural constraints on future logistics operations

3) Watch points

• Whether additional protests spread due to similar infrastructure complaints within Rio de Janeiro state
• Brazilian government announcements of regional infrastructure improvement plans and budget allocation trends
• Alternative transportation route operations between Cabo Frio and major cities in Rio de Janeiro