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Mercado Libre Commits US$3.4 Billion to Expand Digital Infrastructure and Create New Jobs in Argentina

Mercado Libre announced a US$3.4 billion investment to expand logistics facilities and strengthen its Mercado Pago financial services platform in Argentina. The company said the investment will create nearly 2,000 jobs in 2026, reinforcing confidence in the country's digital economy as private investment gathers pace.
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