Os Reflexos do tráfico da fauna silvestre no Brasil e o necessário rigor na reprimenda legal

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to carry out an analysis of wildlife trafficking in Brazil, with special emphasis on the Environmental Crimes Law and on the criminal classification of the criminal practice, in order to demonstrate that the lack of a stricter penalty to combat this crime it contributes to the perpetuation of impunity and encourages recurrence, causing serious risks to the biodiversity of the Brazilian fauna. We sought to contextualize the historical origin of illegal trade and its current panorama in Brazil, focusing on the evolution of legislation and the punishment of the practice. Upon analysis, it is evident that the soft penalties in force in current legislation are not sufficient to curb criminal impetus, in order to demonstrate the need for adequacy of criminal-environmental legislation.