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Mercado Pago
Coverage of Mercado Pago in the Nexus archive.
- Why MercadoLibre’s Future Now Rests on Its Bank, Not Its Store
MercadoLibre's future is increasingly tied to its fintech arm Mercado Pago rather than its online store. Analysts project Mercado Pago's revenue to grow over 30% in 2026 and nearly 40% in 2027, with 82.9 million monthly users and a $14.6 billion credit book as of Q1.
- Mercado Libre announces a US $4.6B investment in Mexico this year
Mercado Libre announced a $4.6 billion investment in Mexico this year, a 35% increase from its 2025 commitment of $3.4 billion. The investment aims to strengthen logistics, technological innovation, and financial services through Mercado Libre and Mercado Pago, creating 8,500 new jobs and expanding to over 42,000 employees by year-end.