According to CriptoNoticias, the community-driven map BTC Map shows that around 2,214 merchants in South America accept Bitcoin payments. Among them, Brazil leads with 1,424 merchants, followed by Argentina, Venezuela, and Bolivia with 257, 177, and 141 merchants respectively, covering a variety of businesses like restaurants, cafes, gyms, and retail stores. Another collaborative platform, Bitcoin com Maps, reports approximately 1,512 Bitcoin-accepting locations in South America. The report notes that both datasets are voluntarily maintained by the community, making them informal statistics that may include businesses that have closed or no longer accept Bitcoin, as well as potential geolocation errors. https://(wublock123.com)/news/btc-map-2214-merchants-accepting-bitcoin-in-south-america-64855