Mercosur, Unasur and Brazilian Diplomatic Measures for the Prevention and Fighting of Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property: Purposes, Strategies and Activities of the Recently Created Multilateral and National Specialized Committees
Abstract:The illicit trafficking of cultural property is a reality in most South American countries. For years, although cultural diplomacy has evolved in the national and multilateral spheres, no significant concrete measures have been taken to fight the illicit trafficking, which has kept developing even after the 1970 UNESCO Convention. In that context, two recent initiatives seem to promote new perspectives. The Mercosur-Unasur Technical Committee for the Prevention and Fighting of Illicit Trafficking of Cultural P… Show more
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