Overview

• The 20‑month tally equals a 10.6% reduction since December 2023, with 1,164 positions shed in July.
• Of the total eliminated jobs, 31,114 were in the National Public Administration and 16,886 were in state‑owned companies.
• By contract type, permanent and transitory staff fell 9.4%, Ley Marco hires declined 22.1%, and LOYS contractors dropped 52.4%.
• Reported savings are US$1.053 billion in annual wages, rising to US$2.106 billion when doubling salary to include office and infrastructure costs.
• The report says further staff reductions and the removal of areas without an essential mission are planned, as Minister Federico Sturzenegger defended the cuts on X.