On 16 March 2025, in Coronado, Chihuahua, unidentified individuals shot at military officers, who shot back. One individual died and two were arrested. The officers also seized three vehicles and fireweapons. 1 fatality.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 16, 2025, an armed clash occurred between armed groups and military forces in Coronado, Chihuahua, Mexico, resulting in 1 death and 2 arrests. The firefight began when unidentified armed groups opened fire on military officers, with authorities seizing 3 vehicles and firearms. This represents a medium-level security risk demonstrating the ongoing security instability in Mexico's northern border region.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Border logistics risk: Chihuahua is a key manufacturing and logistics hub on the US-Mexico border, and continued armed conflicts pose potential disruption factors for maquiladora operations and cross-border freight transport
• Automotive and electronics parts supply chain: Growing concerns over worker safety and production continuity at automotive parts and electronics manufacturing facilities concentrated in the region
• Land transport security: Potential for increased security costs and transport delays for freight using major arterial roads in northern Mexico

3) Watch points

• Overall security situation in Chihuahua: Need to monitor frequency and intensity trends of similar armed clashes over the next 2-4 weeks
• Border checkpoint operations: Monitor security enhancement measures and potential customs delays at nearby US-Mexico border checkpoints