The announced layoffs at A.H. Belo are supposed to be completed by month’s end, and it looks like they’re already beginning. Word is that Al Dia laid off most of its reporting staff yesterday (the Spanish-language edition scaled back to twice a week last month), leaving (for the most part) Alejandro Sobrino (the publisher), Alfredo Carbajal (Editor en Jefe), and copy editors and production folks. I’ve e-mailed Carbajal for comment, and I’ll update if he responds. Meanwhile, hands back on effing hat.
Update: Carbajal responds:
About yesterday’s layoffs, the staff reductions taken at Al DÃa are part of A.H. Belo’s previously announced company-wide reduction in force. The company is not discussing the specifics of the business units. They plan to provide an update when the reduction in force is complete, toward the end of the first quarter or beginning of second.
