In its Q2 2026 investor letter, the investment management firm stated that MercadoLibre's strategic reinvestment in Latin America, focusing on same/next-day shipping and free shipping for low-ticket items, is showing early signs of paying off. New buyers grew by approximately 18 million over the last twelve months (26% year-over-year), exceeding the pre-investment run-rate of 15% year-over-year by about 8 million customers. Additionally, existing users are transacting approximately 15% more frequently.