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Honduras Próspera Inc., St. John’s Bay Development Company LLC, and Próspera Arbitration Center LLC v. Republic of Honduras (ICSID Case No. ARB/23/2)

Case no.
ARB/23/2
Applicable rules
ICSID Arbitration Rules (July 2022)
  1. 7 August 2024Arbitration

    7 August 2024Arbitration

    The Chairman’s Decision on the Respondent’s Proposal for Disqualification of Arbitrator David W. Rivkin dated 7 August 2024

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Chairman of the ICSID Administrative Council rejected the Respondent’s proposal to disqualify David W. Rivkin, concluding that the proposal did not meet the standard for disqualification under Article 57 of the ICSID Convention.

    Supporting details

    5 participants
    Honduras Próspera Inc.
    St. John’s Bay Development Company LLC
    Próspera Arbitration Center LLC
    Republic of Honduras
    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
    Arbitrator
    David W. Rivkin

    1 month and 12 days later · 43 days

  2. 19 September 2024Arbitration

    19 September 2024Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 1 dated 19 September 2024

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal issued the procedural framework for the arbitration, including rules on the constitution and operation of the Tribunal, representation, costs, place of proceeding, languages, filings, evidence, hearings, transparency, and the procedural timetable.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    2 months and 21 days later · 82 days

  3. 10 December 2024Arbitration

    10 December 2024Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 2 dated 10 December 2024

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal set the organization, schedule, and procedural arrangements for the hearing on the preliminary objection.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    5 days later · 5 days

  4. 15 December 2024Arbitration

    15 December 2024Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 3 on Applications to Intervene by Amicus Curiae dated 15 December 2024

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal established the procedure and deadline for written applications by non-parties or non-Contracting Parties to seek permission to file amicus curiae submissions.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    1 month and 9 days later · 40 days

  5. 24 January 2025Arbitration

    24 January 2025Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 4 on Amicus Curiae Applications dated 24 January 2025

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal denied the petitions of Free Cities Foundation, Infinita City, Inc., and the Practitioners to file written amicus curiae submissions. It also denied the related requests for access to the case file as moot or otherwise denied, while leaving open the possibility of new applications in a later merits phase.

    Supporting details

    8 participants
    Free Cities Foundation
    Infinita City, Inc.
    Eduardo Cabrera Solano
    Jose Augusto Toledo Cruz
    Juan Carlos Castillo
    Mario Archila
    Olav Dirkmaat
    Gustavo Hernandez
    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    1 month and 2 days later · 33 days

  6. 26 February 2025Arbitration

    26 February 2025Arbitration

    Decision on Preliminary Objections under Article 10.20.5 of CAFTA-DR dated 26 February 2025

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal rejected the Respondent’s preliminary objection, decided that the asserted local remedies would in any event have been futile, postponed its decision on costs of the preliminary phase, and ordered continuation of the proceedings.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    2 months and 18 days later · 77 days

  7. 14 May 2025Arbitration

    14 May 2025Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 5 dated 14 May 2025

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal issued the procedural timetable and governing arrangements for the next phase of the arbitration, including document production, submissions, hearings, amicus curiae participation, site visits, transparency, and data protection.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    10 months and 5 days later · 309 days

  8. 19 March 2026Arbitration

    19 March 2026Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 6: Decision on Bifurcation dated 19 March 2026

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal rejected the Respondent’s Request for bifurcation and ordered that the arbitration continue in accordance with Scenario 3 of the Procedural Timetable, unless the Parties agree otherwise.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    1 month and 17 days later · 48 days

  9. 6 May 2026Arbitration

    6 May 2026Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 7 on Applications to Intervene by Amicus Curiae dated 6 May 2026

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal invited persons and entities that are not disputing parties or Contracting Parties to CAFTA-DR to apply by 22 July 2026 for permission to file written amicus curiae submissions, subject to the stated requirements.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

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