INVESTMENT ARBITRATION IN HONDURAS

Abstract

Investment arbitration claims directed against the State of Honduras have raised both domestic and international attention due to the profound legal, economic and reputational implications they entail. This paper begins by presenting an introduction to the concept of investment arbitration and then focuses on the particular dynamics that Honduras has established with this field. This encompasses from its ratification process of the ICSID Convention to the legal framework underpinning investment arbitration within and out of the country. 

The study examines in detail the investment treaties ratified and the investment arbitration cases in which Honduras has participated and is participating, either as a disputing party or in a non-disputing position. Ultimately, the work culminates by projecting the future prospects for investment arbitration in Honduras, providing an informed view on how the country might adapt and improve its legal and regulatory approaches in this area. In sum, this study offers a rigorous exploration of the relationship between Honduras and investment arbitration, illuminating its past, present, and possible trajectories into the future.