Mexico Breached NAFTA in Vulcan Materials Dispute, ICSID Finds
An international arbitration ruling found that Mexico violated its obligations under the North American Free Trade Agreement in its treatment of Vulcan Materials Co.’s limestone operations. The finding conflicts with the Mexican government’s earlier portrayal of the decision as a victory, according to Bloomberg’s account of the ruling.
An international arbitration ruling found that Mexico violated its obligations under the North American Free Trade Agreement in its treatment of Vulcan Materials Co.’s limestone operations, according to Bloomberg.
The finding undercuts the Mexican government’s earlier portrayal of the decision as a victory, the report said.
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How might the finding affect Mexico’s future treatment of foreign-owned operations?
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