International arbitration is of importance in business and commercial affairs within a country’s jurisdiction and across borders. It has become the preferred method of solving international disputes and while Puerto Rico is limited by the United States broad reach on international affairs, Puerto Rico has taken steps to adopt legislation in accordance with international commercial arbitration that benefit trade among borders and supports adjudication of transnational disputes. This brief article provides a broad review of international commercial arbitration in general and as it is applied in Puerto Rico.
