TRÁFICO DE PESSOAS: CONSEQUÊNCIAS NO ORDENAMENTO JURÍDICO BRASILEIRO

Abstract

This study analyzes the consequences of human trafficking within the Brazilian legal framework, focusing on the effectiveness of existing norms, legislative gaps, and institutional challenges in addressing this crime. The research begins with a historical overview of human trafficking, its various forms, and the structural causes that enable its continuity, such as social inequality, corruption, and organized crime. Subsequently, it examines the main Brazilian laws aimed at repressing human trafficking, including Law No. 13.344/2016, Article 149-A of the Penal Code, and complementary norms protecting vulnerable groups. The paper also assesses Brazil's adherence to the Palermo Protocol and the role of international cooperation in confronting transnational trafficking. The study highlights the need for legislative reform, stronger public policies, institutional integration, and the destigmatization of activities commonly exploited by traffickers, such as prostitution. It concludes that combating human trafficking requires a multidimensional approach, going beyond criminal repression to ensure the effectiveness of fundamental rights in vulnerable contexts. Keywords: human trafficking; human rights; Brazilian legislation.