Abstract

Recent amendments in Latin American legislation seem to be "encouraging" parties to initiate arbitration proceedings either in commercial scenarios or as an alluring process to promote investment in the region. Arising from countries with recent Energy amendments (in particular Mexico), the proposal to arbitrate might seem to a commercial entrepreneur or investor as a positive sign from the host country. However, one might be too close to the image to see the entire picture. Despite what the legislation may state, civil law countries can effectively "control" the tone of ...