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Retailers looking to capitalize on retail media鈥檚 growth opportunities need to understand the market developments, formats, and challenges shaping ad spending in Latin America.

US President Donald Trump鈥檚 shifting trade policies will have ramifications for US brands that do business with Latin America. This FAQ addresses the most pressing questions for companies as they navigate new tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and the potential rise of new competitors.

Digital ad spend in Latin America is set to reach 56.4% of total ad spend in 2025, per 蘑菇AV鈥檚 forecast. As the region鈥檚 digital landscape matures, media quality, and performance are becoming top priorities for advertisers.

Many retailers in Latin America like Mercado Libre, Rappi, and even Walmart function not only as commerce players, but as financial institutions as well. As a result, commerce media in Latin America is charting a different course than it has in the US, one that could result in unique opportunities for companies with access not only to shopper habits, but to financial data as well.

Mercado Libre will grow its headcount by 33% this year to solidify Latin America ecommerce dominance: The company looks to strengthen its business in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina鈥攊ts three largest markets.

Over a third of adults in the region don鈥檛 have a bank account. Only the Middle East and Africa has a larger proportion of unbanked consumers, per 2021 World Bank data analyzed by BCG. And the unbanked population is unevenly distributed: Just 59% of low-income consumers and 40% of rural inhabitants in Latin America have access to a banking account, per a January 2023 Mastercard and Americas Market Intelligence (AMI) survey.

Tariff escalation reshapes Latin America trade: New duties disrupt retail margins, inventory flows, and regional growth forecasts.

How time spent with media, device ownership, and media adoption stacks up in Latin America.

Chile is the fourth-largest retail ecommerce market by total sales and will be the No. 4 fastest-growing digital economy in Latin America. Understanding Chile鈥檚 11.0 million digital buyers is essential for brands and retailers looking to capitalize on this resurging ecommerce market.鈥�