In Colombia, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms have existed since the enactment of its Political Constitution in 1991, Article 116, paragraphs 3 and 4, where third parties are empowered to issue rulings both in equity and in rights to the extent that the rule makes it possible, however, when the power was embodied in the Constitution, There were no mechanisms for the solution of such conflicts and the State needed it with the specific purpose of decongesting the judicial offices and motivating people to solve conflicts peacefully, without a third party interceding forcing one or both of the parties to a decision of strict compliance.