Christian Pino

Christian Pino is a former executive secretary of the now-defunct Commission for the Comprehensive Citizen Audit of Reciprocal Investment Protection Treaties and the Investment Arbitration System (Caitisa) in Ecuador, known for his critical stance on international investment agreements. He has raised concerns about the constitutional implications of such treaties, particularly regarding the cession of sovereign jurisdiction to international arbitration. In recent news, Pino has been vocal about the risks associated with a bilateral investment treaty between Ecuador and the United Arab Emirates, emphasizing how it could undermine national sovereignty and potentially facilitate illicit capital flows.