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LARREA MOSCOSO, Hernán David. Asset recovery in cases of corruption. Rev. Jur. Der. [online]. 2021, vol.10, n.14, pp.81-96. ISSN 2413-2810.

Abstract  The article is an exploratory study on the feasibility of implementing an asset recovery mechanism based on civil actions that dispense with criminal convictions, in order to confront, prevent and repair behaviors that imply the illegitimate accumulation of wealth. It is structured in four parts it addresses the theoretical approach that bases the implementation of civil forfeiture as an asset recovery mechanism. Arguments are made regarding corruption as a violation of human rights and the need to implement reparations. Based on the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, experiences from the United States and Colombia are presented. Finally, obstacles and challenges of an anti-corruption strategy are identified

Palabras clave : Asset recovery; civil forfeiture; corruption; human rights violation; strategy.

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