Bibliographic review of the crime of usurpation in Latin America

Abstract

The policies for preventing property crimes, particularly the crime of usurpation in Latin America, play an important role in society because they promote the protection of individual rights, the proper functioning of democracy, and sustainable development. Undoubtedly, citizen insecurity increases over the years, leaving the population to fend for themselves and in uncertainty. Therefore, Latin American states have implemented prevention policies to reduce the number of reported crimes. However, it seems their creation is destined for social failure. This article aimed to evaluate the crime prevention policies of usurpation in Latin America. The methodology used was a bibliographic review with a qualitative approach, utilizing databases for searching and processing information from indexed journal articles. The development shows that prevention policies in Latin American states are based on a criterion of necessity to achieve full citizenship development. Their implementation requires proof of improvement in reducing crime rates. In conclusion, although Latin American countries have made considerable efforts to address property crimes preventively, despite some positive effects, these efforts are still insufficient. In most cases, short-term reactive measures are implemented, and they are not designed for the reintegration of offenders.