2019 Proceedings Report

Summary of Discussion Sessions
Law Enforcement Diplomacy & Defence Industry
Colombia’s Security Improvements
Colombia’s security improvement over the last number of years was another
dominating topic during the discussion. From the tangible dividends of the
peace agreement, best illustrated by the reduction in kidnapping and
homicide rates, to the administration of justice, Colombia was presented as a
remarkable case study of resilience and international defence and law
enforcement cooperation practices.
The administration of justice was, in particular, identified as an area where
diligence and judicial predictability has improved significantly. This has
therefore resulted in a much more attractive foreign investment environment.
After all, as manifested by some participants, investors are looking for legal
predictability. In order to illustrate this point, it was noted that Colombia is the
major arbitrage epicentre in the LATAM region.
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