Latin America

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Brazil is a significant participant in international trade, and with the signing of the Mercosur- European Union trade Agreement and the continued growth of export of Brazilian products to Asian…

Latin America continued to play a central role in the global investment arbitration landscape in 2025. While the year did not witness sweeping treaty reform, it was marked by an increased reliance on…

On 30 June 2025, the tribunal in ICSID Case No. ARB/20/46 (“Tribunal”) issued its final award (“Award”), ordering the Republic of Peru (“Peru”) to pay USD 40 million to a Canadian investor, Lupaka…

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Center for Arbitration and Mediation of Amcham (“CAM-AMCHAM”) held its VIII Arbitration Congress (“VIII CAM-AMCHAM Congress” or simply “Congress”) in São…

In most jurisdictions, annulment of international commercial arbitration awards is an exceptional relief, subject to strict grounds set forth in the relevant legislation. Such awards are presumed…

On 10 September 2025, the Superior Court of Justice of Lima recognized and enforced the Partial Award in CAIP Case No. 3286 (Paris-seated), rendered in the long-running dispute between the…

The XII CAM-CCBC Arbitration Congress was held on October 20 and 21, 2025, in São Paulo. Featuring two main panels and the closing keynote speech, the second day dealt with practical issues of the…

On October 20 and 21, 2025, the Center for Arbitration and Mediation of the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada (“CAM-CCBC”) held its XII Arbitration Congress in São Paulo. The event featured five…

In September 2024, Peru enacted Legislative Decree No. 1660, which added the 15th Complementary Provision to the Peruvian Arbitration Law. This provision made registration of both arbitrators and…