Chile posts first annual net job destruction in May-July 2026

Chile's moving quarter May-July 2026 saw a net loss of 16,291 jobs, the first annual net employment destruction, reversing the prior year's modest gain of 141 jobs. The data signals a sharp deterioration in the labor market, likely pressuring the government and potentially influencing monetary policy. The source is a single Chilean outlet, so figures remain unverified against official statistics.