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Mercado Libre builds on 2024 momentum with strong Q1 2025 results, reporting $5.9 billion revenue and $494 million net income
Montevideo, Uruguay. May 7, 2025, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unique buyers in commerce reached almost 67 million in the first quarter, with new buyers sustaining the highest level of growth since early 2021, and fintech monthly active users crossed 64 million in the first quarter, growing 31% YoY. Commerce value prop strengthens as brand preference reaches all-time highs in key markets and Fintech is seeing rising engagement. Argentina was the highlight of the quarter, capturing strong gro
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