Largest Annual Investment in the Company’s History in the Country Will Be Used to Expand Structure, Strengthen Financial Services, and Increase the Team
The Mercado Livre investment in Brazil will reach a historic milestone in 2025. The company announced an investment of R$ 34 billion, the largest ever made in national territory by the company. The amount represents a jump of 48% compared to the previous year and reinforces Brazil’s strategic importance in the group’s expansion plan.
The initiative aims to accelerate key areas such as logistics, technology for financial services, marketing, and expanding the internal team. The growth of e-commerce in the country demands scale, automation, and physical presence in all regions.
Logistics and Technology Lead Investment Allocation
The majority of the Mercado Livre investment in Brazil will be applied to logistics structure. The company intends to expand its distribution centers, accelerate deliveries, and increase the reach of road and air networks, reducing the average delivery time.
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The resources will strengthen the company’s digital infrastructure, focusing on artificial intelligence, data security, and automation of financial processes, including credit and payment solutions within the Mercado Pago platform.
14 Thousand New Positions Boost Job Creation
The expansion plan for the Mercado Livre investment in Brazil also includes the hiring of 14,000 new employees in 2025. The positions will range from operational roles in logistics centers to technical positions in IT, marketing, and customer service.
This expansion reinforces the company’s role as one of the leading employers in the technology and digital retail sector in Latin America, directly contributing to the national economy and the qualification of the local workforce.
Brazil Is a Priority in the Company’s Growth
The Mercado Livre investment in Brazil confirms the country as the company’s largest market outside Argentina. With over 1 million active sellers, Brazil is today one of the most competitive and dynamic environments in global e-commerce, requiring constant innovation.
The company already operates with logistics centers in states such as São Paulo, Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Santa Catarina, and will continue to expand to new regions with high demand and limited access to fast delivery.

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