Odebrecht investigation

2020 In Review, Appellate Court, Burden of proof, Colombia, Corruption, Dominican Republic, International Investment Arbitration, Interpretation, Latin America, Lava Jato, Mexico, Odebrecht investigation, Peru, USMCA, Venezuela

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In 2020, we witnessed a number of interesting developments in the field of investment arbitration in Latin America. From the entry into force of the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) signed over a year ago, as well as numerous cases and actions still arising from the Odebrecht scandal that became public back…

2019 In Review, Amparo, Arbitration Act, arbitrators’ conduct, Brazil, Bribery, Colombia, Commercial Arbitration, Constitutional Court, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guaidó, Kluwer Arbitration Blog, Latin America, Mexico, OAS Guide, Odebrecht investigation, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela

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2019 was a lively year for international arbitration in Latin America – especially in the international commercial arbitration arena, which is the focus of this post. Contributors to Kluwer Arbitration Blog reported mostly on favorable developments on arbitration-related legislation, case law and other initiatives. The year, however, ended with a regrettable situation in Peru, where…

Arbitrator's Fees, Corruption, Impartiality, Odebrecht investigation, Peru

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A recent case has shocked the international arbitration community: pre-trial detention was issued against three renowned arbitrators. Their crime? Determining their fees based on the amount of the dispute and having meetings with both parties to discuss the applicable rules and who will act as the Chairperson. In other words, behave as any other arbitrator…