President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo highlighted that the $4.6 billion investment announced by Mercado Libre for 2026 reflects companies’ confidence in Mexico and strengthens the objectives of Plan México. The project includes the creation of 8,500 jobs and the expansion of operations across 19 states in the country.
During the “Las Mañaneras del Pueblo” press conference, the president emphasized that this investment represents the largest annual amount in the company’s history in Mexico and marks a 35 percent increase compared to the investment made in 2025. She also noted that confidence in the country is reflected in indicators such as economic stability and inflation performance.
Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon explained that the resources will be allocated to strengthening infrastructure and boosting digital platforms for small and medium-sized businesses. Meanwhile, Mercado Pago Mexico General Director Pedro Rivas Butcher reported that the company expects to close 2026 with a workforce of 42,000 employees across Mercado Libre and Mercado Pago.
The investment will focus on the technological development of its digital ecosystem, the expansion of its logistics network, the strengthening of financial services for entrepreneurs and SMEs, the positioning of its brands, and the creation of quality jobs. The company highlighted that more than one million small and medium-sized businesses currently use its tools to market products and services throughout the country.
Within the same framework, the Government of Mexico presented the Presidential Office for Investment Promotion, whose objective will be to streamline procedures, promote digitalization, and combat corruption in the authorization processes for productive projects. In addition, the creation of the National Digital Investment Window, the National Commercial Establishments Platform, and new administrative simplification measures within Cofepris were announced to facilitate business openings and reduce response times.
