Only one worker remains to run government agency after Elon Musk downsizes entire workforce
A government agency was left with only one employee after Musk’s DOGE removed all other staff, raising concerns about operations.
A major change has occurred within a U.S. government agency, leaving it with only one employee.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, made this decision.
What led to the government agency reduction?
The drastic reduction in staff is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to decrease federal spending and bureaucracy.
The Inter-American Foundation, which previously employed 48 people, has now been reduced to just one worker.
This decision aims to cut costs and improve efficiency within government operations.
On March 4, DOGE announced that the Inter-American Foundation had an average salary of $131,000 per employee.
The foundation now has only the “statutory minimum” of one active employee to manage its functions.
Understanding the Inter-American Foundation
The U.S. established the Inter-American Foundation as an independent foreign assistance agency in 1969.
Its main purpose is to invest in development projects across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The foundation aims to support communities in various countries, helping them to solve their own problems and improve their situations.
The agency has funded numerous projects over the years, focusing on areas such as sustainable agriculture, civic engagement, and human rights.
Since its inception, it has invested over $945 million in more than 5,800 projects, with 425 active initiatives currently underway.
