Event Brief
Bogus bills on the rise: Counterfeit pesos hit high
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
Summary: Almost 292,000 fake banknotes were detected in Mexico in 2025, the highest since 2022.
WHO: Mexican authorities
WHAT: Counterfeit pesos detected
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 4:35 PM ET
WHERE: Mexico
WHY: Increase in counterfeit currency circulation
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