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Santiago de Compostela, España
El tráfico de influencias forma parte de los principales modelos de análisis y clasificaciones de las formas de corrupción. En él se evidencia el relativismo de la propia idea de corrupción, al abarcar, junto a la figura jurídico-penal conocida como venta de influencias, otras manifestaciones asociadas a fenómenos de nepotismo, amiguismo o competencia desleal y que se sitúan, mayoritariamente, en el ámbito de lo socialmente aceptable. El presente trabajo se dirige al análisis del texto y la estructura de las disposiciones previstas en los instrumentos internacionales anti-corrupción en esta materia. A partir de dicho análisis podrán determinarse el ámbito de aplicación del delito en el contexto internacional y presentarse algunos de los desafíos que plantean las figuras del lobbying y la llamada influencia política institucionalizada.
Trading in influence is part of the main analysis models and classifications of corruption forms. It serves to make it clear the relativism of the idea of corruption, as it include both the criminal offense of influence peddling and other activities associated with nepotism, cronyism or unfair competition, which lie in the area of what is common and socially accepted. The main objective of this article is to highlight the different forms of this offence described in the main international conventions and protocols in order to obtain a comprehensive picture. By examining the structure and wording of the respective provisions, as well as the offending actions and potential perpetrators, it will be possible to determinate which behavior is an offence and which is not, as well as to identify the core issues connected with trading in influence, such as its relationship with lobbying and institutionalized political influence.
