[Brazil] Strategic developments: Looting/property destruction

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

Summary

On March 20, 2025, a vehicle transporting marijuana overturned on the MS-295 highway in the Iguatemi region of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The incident occurred when the driver attempted to flee during a military police checkpoint, resulting in the vehicle overturning and causing road blockage, though the severity level is low.

Supply-chain impact

• Temporary MS-295 highway blockage: Delays in traffic flow through the affected section possible during vehicle recovery and evidence collection processes
• Mato Grosso do Sul logistics network: The region is a major production area for soybeans, corn and other agricultural products, with minor impact expected on agricultural transport routes
• Border region logistics: Iguatemi is located near the Paraguay border, with potential for short-term disruptions to bilateral logistics flows
• Enhanced law enforcement: Increased checkpoint activities in the region going forward may contribute to transport time delays

Watch points

• Confirmation of normal traffic resumption timing on MS-295 highway and whether additional checkpoints will be established
• Monitoring follow-up impacts on agricultural export logistics between Mato Grosso do Sul and Paraguay