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Mercado Libre Advances $3.4 Billion Argentina Investment Plan

Mercado Libre is moving ahead with a $3.4 billion investment program in Argentina, expanding digital payments and artificial intelligence capabilities while creating nearly 2,000 technology and logistics jobs.
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