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Mercado Libre Kicks Off 2026 with Fastest Revenue Growth in Almost Four Years as Strategic Investments Drive Market Share Gains
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, May 07, 2026--Mercado Libre (NASDAQ: MELI):
About this update from Mercadolibre, Inc.
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