On 15 March 2025, in Alhandra (Paraiba), at least two unidentified armed suspects shot and killed a man. The suspects fired against the victim and escaped immediately. The authorship and motivations for the attack are unknown. 1 fatality.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 15, 2025, unidentified armed assailants shot civilians in Alhandra, Paraíba state, Brazil, resulting in one death. The motive and perpetrators remain unknown, and the suspects fled immediately. While this appears to be an isolated criminal incident, it illustrates the security instability in Brazil's northeastern region.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Paraíba state is a major sugar and ethanol production region in northeastern Brazil, with potential impact on agricultural transportation networks if regional security deteriorates
• While Alhandra is a small city with limited direct industrial facilities or logistics hubs, it is located on inland transport routes to the nearby port of João Pessoa
• Currently assessed as an isolated incident with minimal immediate supply-chain disruption expected
• Concerns over indirect impact on agricultural exports including sugar, cotton, and fruits if security situation deteriorates across northeastern Brazil

3) Watch points

• Need to monitor for recurrence of similar violent incidents in Paraíba state and confirm any organized crime connections
• Monitoring required for security situation changes in major agricultural areas of northeastern Brazil and transportation company operating patterns