EXHIBIT 23.2

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

             We consent to the use of our report dated June 10, 1999 with
respect to the financial statements of KD Sistemas de Informacao Ltda. in the
Registration Statement (Form S-1) and related Prospectus of StarMedia Network,
Inc. for the registration of its common stock.

                                                    /s/ Arthur Andersen s/c
                                                    ARTHUR ANDERSEN S/C


Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
October 13, 1999