Mass grave: Around 15 March 2025 (as reported), in Atitla (Barrio de Guadalupe), Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, the authorities located a mass grave containing at least 15 bodies.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary A mass grave containing at least 15 bodies was discovered around March 15 in the Atitla area of Veracruz state, Mexico. While this incident suggests security instability in the region, it is currently classified as low-risk.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Veracruz state is a major industrial region on Mexico's eastern coast with active petrochemical and port logistics operations, and this incident may increase regional security concerns
• Indirect impact monitoring needed for energy infrastructure and manufacturing facility operations in the Gulf of Mexico coastal region
• While no direct supply-chain disruptions or logistics transportation interruptions have been reported, this could serve as a concern factor for the regional business operating environment

3) Watch points

• Whether additional security deterioration incidents or increased organized crime-related activities occur within Veracruz state
• Whether major industrial facilities or logistics hubs in the region implement security enhancement measures and experience operational disruptions