In early May 2026, MercadoLibre reported Q1 results showing revenue rising to US$8.85 billion from US$5.94 billion a year earlier, while net income fell to US$417 million and diluted earnings per share slipped to US$8.23. The company attributed the earnings pressure to heavier spending on free shipping, logistics, and credit products, as it prioritizes long-term ecosystem expansion across Latin America. With MercadoLibre now intentionally accepting lower margins to fund logistics and fintech...