Covid 19 and the contractual performance crisis in international contracts governed by the vienna convention on contracts for the international sale and purchase of goods (Cisg)

ABSTRACT

Objectives: This paper analyzes the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic in international commercial contracts and its impacts on the obligations performance within the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). Methodology: The research was conducted through an inductive, hypothetical approach, based on an understanding of legal concepts and a bibliographic/documentary survey, with an exploratory and conclusive objective. Results: The study leads to some conclusions regarding the total or partial failure to perform contracts due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences on international trades. Contributions This is a topical matter of great relevance, given its impacts on the different countries’ economies and on the society as a whole, which falls within the field of interest of international law. © 2021, Centro Universitário Curitiba - UNICURITIBA. All rights reserved.