MercadoLibre expects to invest $3.4 billion in Argentina this 2026. The amount represents about a 30% increase from the $2.6 billion MercadoLibre had said it would invest in Argentina throughout 2025. The company, founded in the South American country but currently based in neighboring Uruguay, ?also plans to create nearly 2,000 jobs in Argentina in 2026.
The new disbursement, which also includes some operating expenses, will b?e used t?o expand the logistics network, develop new distribution centers, improve technology on its platform and grow fintech Mercado Pago.
MercadoLibre, Inc. is the leading online marketplace in Latin America. The group operates an IT platform enabling individuals and professionals to carry out their purchasing and selling transactions for goods and services. The activity is organized around 5 areas:
- operation of online trading platforms;
- online payment services: services provided through the MercadoPago platform;
- shipping services: services provided through the MercadoEnvios platform;
- development of classified ad sites;
- other: e-commerce software development, advertising services, etc.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: Brazil (52.6%), Mexico (22.4%), Argentina (20.6%) and other (4.4%).
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