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world El Financiero 2026-03-24

Mexico's Piracy Problem: The Rise of Counterfeit Luxury Goods

The Mexican market is plagued by piracy, with counterfeit luxury goods costing the country billions of dollars annually. Social media platforms like TikTok have fueled the trend of 'dupes', which offer affordable alternatives to authentic brands, blurring the lines between original and counterfeit products.

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