Adolescents aged 16 to 18 involved in murder, rape, contract killings and drug trafficking [Adolescentes de 16 a 18 años en los delitos de asesinato, violación, sicariato y narcotráfico]
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civil and political rights, legal status, criminal law, (Source: UNESCO Thesaurus).Abstract
The commission of serious crimes by adolescents aged 16 to 18 reveals tensions between the criminal responsibility provided for in Article 143 of the COIP and the particularities of psychosocial development. The objective was to analyse the criminal responsibility of adolescents aged 16 to 18 in crimes of murder, rape, contract killing, and drug trafficking. A descriptive qualitative approach was used, through document review and content analysis of 17 scientific articles published between 2018 and 2024. Factors such as exposure to violence, substance use, family breakdown and neurocognitive limitations were identified as contributing to criminal behaviour. The study found insufficient socio-educational programmes and drug courts with psychosocial support, as well as gaps in the proportionality of penalties. An integrated model that assesses psychosocial maturity, strengthens Article 143 protocols, trains operators and guarantees therapeutic support is essential to balance justice and developmental protection.
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