The Magnitsky Act and the Financial Death Penalty

Authors

  • Rafael Teixeira Castelo Universidade Anhanguera-Uniderp

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64537/ridp.v11i19.1179

Keywords:

Magnitsky Act, human rights, corruption, targeted sanctions, international politics

Abstract

The Magnitsky Act, initially enacted in the United States in 2012, represents a milestone in the evolution of international sanctions, introducing the concept of targeted punishments for individuals responsible for human rights violations and corruption. This article examines the history and origin of legislation, from the case of Sergei Magnitsky to its global expansion. Through a historical and legal analysis, it explores how the law emerged as a response to specific abuses in Russia and evolved into a foreign policy instrument applicable on a global scale. It is concluded that the Magnitsky Act reflects both an advance in the search for accountability and the challenges of balancing justice and geopolitical interests

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Author Biography

Rafael Teixeira Castelo, Universidade Anhanguera-Uniderp

Advogado, membro da Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil (OAB), atuando em direito imigratório, especialista em imigração americana, vistos americanos, solicitações de Green card e vistos baseados em emprego, como EB-1, EB2-NIW, EB-3, vistos religiosos (EB-4) e vistos de investidores (EB-5, E-2). Vistos TN para canadenses e mexicanos. Mestrando American Law pela University of Dayton, Ohio, EUA. Bacharel em Direito pela UNIFOR - Universidade de Fortaleza (2006), Pós-graduação em Direito Privado pela UVA - Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú (2009), Pós-graduação em Direito Público pela UnP - Universidade Potiguar (2007), Pós-graduação em Direito e Processo do Trabalho pela Universidade Anhanguera-Uniderp (2010), Pós-graduação em Direito do Estado pela Universidade Anhanguera-Uniderp (2012).

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Published

03/02/2026

How to Cite

CASTELO, R. T. The Magnitsky Act and the Financial Death Penalty. Revista Internacional de Direito Público - RIDP, Belo Horizonte: Fórum, v. 10, n. 19, p. 221–231, 2026. DOI: 10.64537/ridp.v11i19.1179. Disponível em: https://ridpdireito.com.br/index.php/ridp/article/view/1179. Acesso em: 3 mar. 2026.

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Revista Internacional de Direito Público | RIDP 19 | jul.-dez. 2025

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