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Mercado Pago Reports Rising Consumer Loan Defaults as Argentine Households Remain Under Pressure

Mercado Libre founder Marcos Galperin said delinquency rates in Mercado Pago’s consumer credit portfolio are rising, reflecting continued financial pressure on Argentine households as they adjust to the removal of state price controls.
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