Mexico continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for international investment, with Mercado Libre announcing a record $4.6 billion investment in the country during 2026. The initiative will create 8,500 new jobs and expand the company’s operations across key sectors throughout the nation.
The announcement was made during Wednesday’s morning press conference led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, who highlighted the investment as a strong vote of confidence in Mexico’s economy and its long-term growth strategy under the Mexico Plan.
“This significant investment by Mercado Libre of more than $4 billion demonstrates their confidence in our country,” Sheinbaum said.
Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard explained that the investment will be distributed across 19 states and is designed to expand access to digital tools, e-commerce opportunities, and financial services for small and medium-sized businesses.
According to Pedro Rivas Butcher, CEO of Mercado Pago Mexico, the $4.6 billion commitment represents the largest annual investment in Mercado Libre’s history and marks a 35 percent increase over the company’s 2025 investment. He also noted that Mercado Libre and Mercado Pago together are expected to employ 42,000 people in Mexico by the end of 2026.
The investment will focus on five strategic areas: advancing technological development, expanding logistics infrastructure, increasing access to financial services for entrepreneurs and SMEs, strengthening brand presence, and creating quality jobs across the country.
Mercado Libre’s growing footprint in Mexico reflects the rapid expansion of digital commerce. More than one million small and medium-sized businesses currently use the platform to reach customers in all 32 states, while same-day delivery service is available in 37 cities. Meanwhile, Mercado Pago has become one of the country’s most widely used digital financial platforms.
The company also reported that it has issued more than 2.5 million loans to entrepreneurs and small businesses, helping thousands of projects secure financing and expand their operations.
With this historic investment, Mercado Libre aims to further strengthen its leadership in e-commerce and digital financial services while deepening its commitment to Mexico’s economic development, innovation, and job creation.
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