Strategic approaches to extraterritorial jurisdiction in Latin America

Abstract

This chapter examines the main attitudes towards extraterritoriality in Latin America. It seeks to clarify and critically assess legal and doctrinal developments as well as political attitudes towards extraterritoriality in a distinct part of the world. This approach allows for comparative analysis with other relevant regions/actors, but most importantly it seeks to determine whether there is a prevailing approach towards extraterritoriality among Latin American countries. To anticipate, I show that there is significant convergence among Latin American states towards extraterritoriality, and that prevailing attitudes towards extraterritoriality have been shaped (directly and indirectly) by certain interests, sensibilities and historical paths.