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Colombia Faces US$23 Billion in Investment Arbitration Claims

Colombia is defending investment arbitration claims worth roughly US$23 billion. Only a small fraction has ever turned into money the state actually paid.

  • Colombia faces US$23 billion in investment arbitration claims.
  • Sea Search Armada seeks US$10 billion over the San José galleon.
  • Colombia plans to leave the investment arbitration system in November 2025.

Ecuador Presses Chinese Mining Companies to Generate Their Own Power

Ecuador is pressing Chinese mining companies to build their own power plants before a December 2026 deadline. The mercury demand that came with it restates a ban written into law in 2013.

  • Ecuador President Daniel Noboa urges Chinese mining companies to generate their own power.
  • Companies must install power generation plants or face loss of grid access.
  • Mercury use banned, no traces allowed in extracted material.

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