[Brazil] Strategic developments: Looting/property destruction

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 20, 2025, members of the criminal organization CV (Comando Vermelho) set fire to a service vehicle belonging to internet service provider Giga+ in Fortaleza, Ceará state, Brazil. Communication equipment inside the vehicle was damaged, but workers evacuated safely, and the current risk level is assessed as 'low'.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Communication infrastructure service disruption risk: Potential delays in internet service restoration in Fortaleza's Farias Brito area, affecting regional business continuity
• Electronic equipment and component losses: Communication equipment damage from arson leading to replacement part procurement and recovery costs
• Logistics transport security risks: Concerns over rising security costs for transport companies if attacks on service vehicles increase in Brazil's Northeast region
• Regional business operation constraints: Increased operational risks for communication and utility service providers in areas with organized crime activity

3. Watch points

• Spread of similar attacks within Ceará state: Need to track whether CV organization's infrastructure-targeted attacks expand to other regions or sectors
• Signs of deteriorating security situation in Northeast Brazil: Monitoring changes in frequency of organized crime-related infrastructure attacks in Fortaleza and surrounding areas