This Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Mercado Pago, the popular digital wallet, suffered a massive service outage, leaving millions of users unable to make payments, transfers, and other essential transactions.
The problem began around 11 a.m. and quickly generated a wave of complaints on social media, accompanied by memes reflecting the frustration of those affected.
What Happened to Mercado Pago?
Users reported that when attempting to make transactions on the app or website, the message “Something went wrong. We’re working to fix it” appeared.
According to the specialized site DownDetector, more than 2,500 reports of issues were registered in the first few hours of the incident. The difficulties included logging in, making payments, and accessing services such as discounts and promotions.
Although Mercado Pago has not yet issued an official statement on the cause of the problem or an estimate for service restoration, there is speculation that system overload could be the reason behind the outage.
Impact on Users
The service outage has affected millions of people who rely on Mercado Pago for their daily transactions. From grocery shopping to online payments and transfers between accounts, users have expressed their dissatisfaction with the inconveniences. Many businesses have also reported problems processing payments made through this platform.
On social media, memes about the service’s outage have flooded platforms like Twitter and Facebook, turning the topic into a global trend. However, behind the humor lies a legitimate concern about the effects this disruption has on everyday economic activities.
When will service be restored?
So far, Mercado Pago has not indicated when the problem will be resolved or provided details about the measures being taken to restore operations. Users are awaiting an official statement explaining what happened and providing clarity on the estimated time for service to return to normal.