La problemática de la piratería digital y el contrabando en la frontera.

Abstract

This paper analyzes the main consequences of the most frequent customs offenses, particularly digital piracy and smuggling, with a special emphasis on the dynamics that develop in border areas. Consequently, this study analyzes the factors that facilitate these illicit activities, as well as their connection to other related crimes that contribute to their expansion and persistence in national and international markets. It also identifies and evaluates the legal, institutional, and international cooperation measures implemented for the prevention and punishment of these practices, considering their impact on the formal economy, legal certainty, and consumer rights. Based on this analysis, it can be demonstrated that the markets most affected by piracy and smuggling are those with high levels of informality and limited state oversight. Finally, the research concludes that reducing and eradicating these offenses requires the rigorous application of the existing regulatory framework, the strengthening of customs controls, and greater public awareness of the economic, legal, and social consequences of these illegal actions, both locally and across borders.