Around 14 March 2025 (as reported), in Guatemala City, Guatemala, unidentified armed men shot and killed a man. His body was found in the 'La Terminal' market, in Zone 4, with hands and feet bound. The police suspects the attack to be related to rivalries and score-settling between gangs. 1 fatality.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

Summary

Around March 14, 2025, unidentified armed assailants killed one man at La Terminal market in Guatemala City. Police stated they believe the incident is related to gang competition and retaliation, classifying it as violence in a major Central American commercial district.

Supply-chain impact

• Guatemala City downtown logistics instability: La Terminal market is one of Guatemala's largest commercial districts, and increased gang activity could impact local distribution networks and retail supply chains
• Central American overland transport route risks: Guatemala serves as a key transit point for Mexico-Central America overland logistics, and deteriorating security in the capital region represents a negative factor for regional transport safety
• Agricultural export hub instability: Given that Guatemala's major agricultural products (coffee, bananas, sugar) domestic distribution and export logistics transit through the capital region, concerns arise over potential impacts from sustained violent incidents
• Tourism and service sector contraction potential: If security instability persists, foreign investment and local business environment deterioration could become indirect supply-chain disruption factors

Watch points

• Gang activity expansion: Need to monitor for additional violent incidents at La Terminal market and major commercial districts in Guatemala City
• Government security response measures: Confirm whether Guatemalan authorities strengthen security in market areas and pursue gang elimination operations