On 14 March 2025, in Loma de Potrerillos, Sinaloa, there was an armed clash between armed individuals and military officers during a police patrol. There was a car chase to Rincon de Higueras. Casualties unknown.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 14, 2025, armed clashes occurred between militant groups and military/police forces in Roma de Portrillos, Sinaloa state, Mexico. The conflict began during a police patrol and expanded to Rincón de Igueras, escalating into vehicle pursuits, with the exact casualty scale remaining unconfirmed.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Sinaloa state is a northwestern Mexico agricultural hub, with potential short-term disruptions to agricultural production and distribution near the conflict zones
• Possible temporary rerouting or enhanced security checkpoints for overland logistics routes passing through the region, causing transportation delays
• Concerns over production disruptions due to operational shutdowns or workforce adjustments at local manufacturing facilities or agricultural operations
• Potential indirect impact on logistics connectivity between northwestern Mexico and the US border

3) Watch points

• Whether additional armed conflicts occur within Sinaloa state and changes in security authorities' response levels
• Progress on normalizing operations of regional transportation infrastructure and logistics hubs
• Mexican government security enhancement measures for the region and logistics industry guideline announcements