Around 15 March 2025 (as reported), in a rural area of Tiquisio municipality (Bolivar), two men were killed and their bodies were found with several gunshot wounds on the El Platanal - El Polvillo road. There is no further information on the motives or identity of the perpetrators, but the area is known for the presence of armed groups. 2 fatalities.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

Summary

An incident occurred around March 15, 2025, in the Tiquicio area of Bolívar Department, Colombia, where 2 civilians were killed in what is believed to be an attack by armed groups. The area is a rural region with frequent armed group activities, and shooting victims were found on the El Platanal-El Polvillo road. While the perpetrators' identity and motives remain unknown, this indicates continued security instability in the region.

Supply-chain impact

• Bolívar Department is a major agricultural region in Colombia, potentially affecting production of palm oil, rice, corn and other agricultural products
• Security deterioration in rural road networks around Tiquicio raises concerns about agricultural transportation and logistics disruptions
• Risk of reduced agricultural investment and productivity decline if regional armed group activities increase
• Exposure of security vulnerabilities in transportation routes connecting Colombia's inland agricultural regions with coastal ports

Watch points

• Trends in armed group activities and security situation changes in Bolívar Department and neighboring regions
• Colombian government's security enhancement measures for the area and agricultural logistics network protection policies
• Monitoring movements by regional agricultural producers to change transportation routes or halt production