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MercadoLibre expansion in Chile

Overview

MercadoLibre is expanding its retail and e-commerce footprint in Chile. The company has engaged with Chilean officials multiple times to propose an online-only pharmacy model, a move that would require regulatory changes as current laws do not permit such a setup. This follows a pilot program in Brazil where the company utilized a physical drugstore to facilitate the sale of over-the-counter medicines.

Simultaneously, the company is strengthening its presence in the Chilean e-commerce sector. MercadoLibre announced the third edition of the Mercado Libre Experience summit in Chile, an event expected to host over 5,000 attendees. According to Camila Cembrano, Marketplace Commercial Director for Mercado Libre Chile, the company’s Chilean operations have grown by more than 40% this year.

Entities

Camila Cembrano · Espacio Riesco · Mercado Libre

Timeline

  1. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Mercado Libre to host e-commerce summit in Chile

    Mercado Libre will host its third Experience event in Chile on August 27, featuring over 90 talks on e-commerce and AI for 5,000 expected attendees at Espacio Riesco.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    MercadoLibre seeks Chile pharmacy licence after Brazil pilot

    MercadoLibre is negotiating with Chile to launch an online‑only pharmacy, following a pilot in Brazil, but Chilean law currently blocks the model.

Sources

chocale.cl · conexion360.mx · g5noticias.cl · portalgeek.co