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Mercado Libre layoffs

We've tracked one Mercado Libre layoff, in Jan 2026, affecting 119 people. 100% of them lost their jobs in cuts that Mercado Libre or credible reporting tied to AI. Headcounts are what was reported at the time, and some may have changed since.

People affected

119

Across tracked announcements

Announcements

1

Jan 2026 → Jan 2026

AI-attributed

100%

Of affected people

Every tracked announcement

  1. −119AI · likely

    Mercado Libre laid off 119 staff across Latin America, mainly user experience writers, as it expanded its use of AI tools.

    About the figure: Originally reported by Folha de S.Paulo; 38 of the cuts were in Brazil. The company is incorporated in the US with its main offices in Argentina and Uruguay.

    Source: Brazil Stock Guide

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