The judgment of the International Court of Justice on the maritime boundary between Peru and Chile confirms loss of legality prevailing in international justice

Authors

  • Mario Arnello Romo

Abstract

This commentary to the judgment of the International Court of Justice of 27 January
2014 on the maritime dispute Peru vs. Chile aims to reflect on its outcome for both countries, its correspondence with international law and future challenges.

Keywords:

International Court of Justice, maritime boundary delimitation, exclusive economic zone, equidistance method.

Author Biography

Mario Arnello Romo

Abogado. Profesor Titular de Derecho Internacional Público en la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Chile.