Around 14 March 2025 (as reported), in Magui Payan (Narino), a group of residents caused unrest to prevent the arrest of two Ariel Aldana FARC dissidents by military and police forces. The locals heckled and threw rocks and other objects at the security forces. Despite the resistance, both suspects were arrested and transported by helicopter to the municipality of Tumaco to face charges. There were no casualties.

Supply Chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, a small-scale riot occurred in Magüí Payán, Nariño Department, Colombia, where residents resisted with stone-throwing during the arrest of FARC rebels. Military and police transported the suspects to Tumaco by helicopter, concluding the incident with no casualties, but the security instability in the region was reconfirmed.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Nariño Department agricultural transport: Social unrest related to rebel activities continues in the Magüí Payán area, known as a coca cultivation region, potentially causing intermittent disruptions to overland transport of legitimate agricultural products (coffee, palm oil, etc.)
• Pacific coast logistics: Tumaco is a major port city in Nariño Department, and continued security instability on transport routes connecting to the interior could affect port accessibility
• Regional logistics infrastructure: Given the regional characteristics where rebel forces remain active, sporadic road blockades or threats to transport companies may occur, potentially disrupting regular freight transport schedules

3. Watch points

• Overall security situation in Nariño Department: Whether FARC remnant activities are expanding and the possibility of additional conflicts within the region due to intensified government forces' sweep operations
• Tumaco port operational status: Need to confirm changes in inland road safety and the actual impact level on port cargo handling capacity