Entrepreneurs and SMEs

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We are acting today

To support entrepreneurs across Latin America

We want to increasingly democratize access to e-commerce, money, and payments across Latin America so that entrepreneurs and SMEs can have the same opportunities as large companies, reducing geographical distances and economic gaps, and contributing to the region's economic and social development.

The positive impact of our ecosystem combines economic growth, financial inclusion, and digital transformation. These aspects not only drive our purpose but also infuse it with collective meaning.

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Impacts that matter

Over 1,800,000

Families have Mercado Libre as their main source of income.

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40%

Of these families earn more than half of their income from our platform.

Over 574,000 SMEs

Small and medium-sized enterprises sell on our platform.

27

new jobs per hour generated by SMEs.

Over 287 thousand

Entrepreneurs accessed their first credit with Mercado Pago.

Impact stories

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“Eleven years ago, when we discovered Mercado Libre, I was fascinated because it led us to constant changes.”

Gabriela, Innovative auto spare parts designer and seller
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“I’m really excited to see my handicrafts travel far, to other provinces, so that people can learn a little about El Impenetrable through a bit of mud art.”

Rubén, artisan from Gran Chaco
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“We aim to go beyond producing clothes and T-shirts, we aim to reconstruct our history. And it's essential for us to have partners like Feira Preta and Mercado Libre, because they make it easier for us to reach our consumers.”

Julio and Leandro, Resisto OPM
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“Being part of Empreender com Impacto + Biomas has added significant value to our Cooperative's overall operation. We had a somewhat basic e-commerce setup, which we were able to improve with the program’s mentoring and support. We discovered new digital tools and made advancements in shipping as well as financial and inventory management.“

Luís Carraza, Executive Secretary of Central do Cerrado
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“Being part of Empreender com Impacto + Biomas has added significant value to our Cooperative's overall operation. We had a somewhat basic e-commerce setup, which we were able to improve with the program’s mentoring and support. We discovered new digital tools and made advancements in shipping as well as financial and inventory management.“

Manuel Rodrigues Lourenço, entrepreneur, Sattva

Our initiatives

We are acting today

We know the challenge is huge, but we also know that the time to act is right now.

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Users

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