In January 2026, Acre, a state in Brazil, reported a loss of 892 jobs according to data from the Cadastro Geral de Empregados e Desempregados (Novo Caged) released by the Ministry of Labor and Employment. This marks a concerning trend for the state, as it has seen more dismissals than hiring for the past four months. Specifically, there were 3,810 new hires compared to 4,702 layoffs, indicating significant challenges in the local job market.

Despite the negative performance, the total number of formal jobs in Acre reached 114,928 active links, with the majority employed in the services sector, which accounted for over 60,000 workers. However, the job creation figures in January reflect a decline of 2.4% compared to the same month in 2025 when 3,905 jobs were created. This downturn raises questions about the local economy's resilience and the effectiveness of employment policies.

The services sector was particularly hard-hit, losing 715 jobs in January alone, which exacerbates concerns over the economic stability in Acre. The data from Caged suggests that there may be underlying issues affecting job creation and retention in this region. The trend of job losses may prompt government officials to reconsider their strategy to stimulate employment and support the local workforce in the coming months.