Brazil · Technology
Key Facts
—The cuts: the Meta layoffs began on May 20, with the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp eliminating about 8,000 jobs, roughly 10% of its global workforce.
—Brazil hit: according to O Globo, the cuts reached the company’s Brazil operation, affecting technology, marketing and sales teams, including roles serving small businesses.
—Bigger total: the company is also cancelling about 6,000 open positions, bringing the effective reduction to roughly 14,000, with more cuts flagged for later in 2026.
