Other: On 19 March 2025, in Sao Joao de Meriti (Rio de Janeiro), gunshots were heard in the Venda Velha, Vila Sao Joao and Eden neighborhoods. Casualties unknown.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 19, 2025, shooting incidents occurred in three areas (Venda Velha, Vila Sao Joao, Eden) of São João de Meriti in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. The scale of casualties has not been confirmed, but this is classified as a security instability situation within the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area. The current risk level is assessed as low.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area logistics: São João de Meriti is part of the Rio metropolitan area, with potential impact on overland transport routes to nearby major ports and airports
• Regional manufacturing operations: Rio de Janeiro state is a major petrochemical and steel production hub in Brazil, raising concerns about constraints on local factory operations and employee commuting if security deteriorates
• Raw material export routes: Indirect risks exist to port accessibility for major export products such as iron ore and crude oil from Brazil's southeastern region
• Investment sentiment impact: Continued security instability in the Rio region is a negative factor for foreign direct investment and multinational companies' local operational strategies

3. Watch points

• Incident spread: Monitor whether security instability spreads to neighboring areas and additional violent incidents occur within the next 72 hours
• Authorities' response: Need to track Rio de Janeiro state security authorities' response measures and security reinforcement plans for the affected area