Latin America

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May parties contractually dissociate the forum competent to adjudicate annulment proceedings from the seat of the arbitration? In other words, may they choose one city as the arbitral seat while…

In investment arbitration, it is widely recognized that to benefit from the protection of an investment treaty, the investment must be legal. Tribunals assess this legality either because the treaty…

On March 18, 2025, the Office of the Paraguayan Presidency’s Legal Counsel submitted to the Paraguayan Arbitration and Mediation Center (the “Center”) its draft to modernize Law No. 1879/2002, the…

Critical minerals have recently become one of the most sought-after commodities. The clean energy transition and national security concerns have only boosted their demand. According to the…

Last 13th January 2025, the Centre for Arbitration and Mediation of the Brazil Canada Chamber of Commerce (“CAM-CCBC”), the biggest and oldest arbitral institution in Brazil, announced the approval…

On January 30, 2025, the Constitutional Court of Chile issued a decision regarding a request for inapplicability due to the unconstitutionality of certain provisions of Law No. 19,971 on…

Despite the timid growth rate estimated at 1.9%, the lowest among all global regions, the year 2024 has been pivotal for commercial arbitration in Latin America, marked by significant legislative and…

Latin America continues to be a hotspot for investment arbitration. In 2024, investment arbitration in Latin America saw significant activity and notable developments. In addition to seeing a steady…

On September 15, 2024, the former President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, enacted a law that profoundly modifies the Mexican judicial system at both the federal and local level. This law…