Abstract

The article analyzes the role of international commercial arbitration in Mexico as a complementary mechanism to the judicial system. It highlights that, starting from the economic opening in the nineties and the adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law, arbitration has consolidated as an effective tool for resolving commercial disputes, providing legal certainty, specialization, and speed. In the context of recent judicial reforms and changes in the justice system, arbitration gains greater relevance as a neutral forum that allows for definitive and enforceable solutions both nationally and internationally. The text emphasizes the collaboration between the judiciary and arbitration, based on respect for the parties' will and the recognition of arbitration as a mechanism with constitutional protection. Additionally, key aspects such as the effects of the arbitration agreement, its possible extension to third parties, the competence of the arbitrators, the nullity of the award, and the concept of public order are analyzed. It is concluded that arbitration does not replace the courts, but rather complements them, contributing to a more efficient, specialized, and reliable justice system.