Mercado Livre launches 1-hour delivery, expands pharmacy partnerships in São Paulo

Mercado Livre announced 'envios agora', offering one-hour delivery for items up to 15 kg across categories, and will begin 60-minute pharmacy deliveries in São Paulo, starting with one pharmacy and planning agreements with 20 drugstores. This expands its logistics capabilities and competitive positioning against rivals in Brazil's e-commerce market. The move signals increased investment in last-mile delivery infrastructure, potentially pressuring margins but strengthening market share.