The adjustment and reduction policy of the State promoted by the government of Javier Milei has triggered a 12.8% drop in staffing in strategic public enterprises and agencies in Argentina. According to a report from the Center for Political Economy (CEPA), the entities most affected by the cuts were Aerolíneas Argentinas, AySA, Conicet, and Banco Nación.
The dismantling of the public sector has also affected agencies such as the State Railway Operator, which has recorded a significant reduction in jobs. The company Human Capital Development Railway reduced its staff by 99.7%, resulting in a substantial decrease in its structure.
The CEPA report highlights that the adjustment policy aims to reduce not only the number of personnel in the State but also its regulatory and management capacities. Despite a slight recovery in job creation in recent months, the public sector has lost significantly compared to the private sector, which has also experienced a decline in employment.
The national railway system has been one of the hardest hit by the cuts, with significant reductions in companies such as El Correo Argentino and ARCA, the former AFIP. In total, during the first 12 months of Milei's administration, 119,700 people lost their jobs in the private sector, reflecting a considerable impact on the country's economy.
These measures have generated mobilizations and rejection from affected communities, evidencing the concern and social tension regarding the consequences of the cuts driven by the government.
