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Carlos Calvo

Carlos Calvo (1824-1906) was an Argentine jurist and historian who was dedicated to the study of international law. He became known as the founder of the Calvo doctrine. The doctrine states that in international investment disputes, jurisdiction lies with the country where the investment is located. The purpose of the doctrine was to prevent the violent cash of personal claims or debts, which was not unusual at the time.

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