Other: On 16 March 2025, in Mesquita (Rio de Janeiro), gunshots were heard in the BNH neighborhood. Casualties unknown.

Supply Chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

A shooting incident occurred on March 16, 2025 in the BNH district of Mesquita, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, but the scale of casualties remains unconfirmed. It is currently classified as a low-grade security incident with regionally limited impact.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Area Logistics Network: Mesquita is located in the inland area of the Rio metropolitan region, with potential temporary impact on overland transportation routes connecting major industrial complexes and ports
• Southeast Brazil Manufacturing: Rio de Janeiro state is a major Brazilian manufacturing hub, and if regional security instability spreads, it could indirectly affect production facilities and worker commutes
• Agricultural Inland Transportation: Located on the route for exporting agricultural products from Brazil's interior to southeastern ports, with potential for transportation companies to consider route adjustments
• Local Suppliers: Concerns over short-term operational disruptions for small and medium-sized manufacturers and logistics companies within the affected area

3. Watch points

• Incident escalation: Monitoring the spread of security instability to nearby areas and occurrence of additional violent incidents
• Transportation and logistics normalization: Tracking the recovery of access to major roads and industrial facilities within the region
• Brazilian authorities' response: Additional security measures by Rio de Janeiro state security authorities and investigation progress status