Colombia lives its biggest international judicial victory in last decades

The ruling of the International Court of Justice in the last case in force between Colombia and Nicaragua marks a turning point in international law and relations.

Truly, it is a milestone on which the principle of peace in the oceans, peace in the seas, must be consolidated.

The sentence issued by the International Court of Justice reflects the success of Colombia's legal defense, by accepting all the arguments presented by this country.

This victory represents a remarkable legal achievement, as victories of this magnitude are rare in international courts. The decision not only supports Colombia's position on the merits of the controversy, but also reaffirms its commitment to the use of law as the ideal means for the peaceful settlement of disputes, prioritizing the rule of law, peace, and security. international.

After more than 20 years of long disputes, this ruling by the International Court of Justice definitively closes the differences between Colombia and Nicaragua, opening a new space of enormous possibilities for all the inhabitants of the Caribbean basin. In addition, this decision vindicates the immanent rights of the sea peoples of the Antilles and consolidates the inalienable rights of all the inhabitants of the Caribbean. Colombia recognizes sister peoples with shared origins and histories and is committed to advancing integration with neighboring peoples.

Colombia assumes the responsibility of claiming the value of Caribbean practices and customs, reaching agreements that promote the subsistence of peoples, environmental protection, sustainable development, cooperation and friendship. In this new chapter, Colombia positions itself as a world power of life, committed to the preservation of the oceans and seas for present and future generations.