# Tunja Unemployment Rises to 12.4% as Jobs Lost in Trade and Industry

Tunja's unemployment rate climbed to 12.4% in the second quarter of 2026, ranking it fifth highest in Colombia.

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Tunja recorded an unemployment rate of 12.4% during the quarter from May to July 2026, an increase of 1.5 percentage points compared to the same period in 2025. [^1]

The sixth edition of the Laberinto Independent Film Festival will take place in Tunja, Colombia, from August 31 to September 5, 2026. [^2]

Tunja authorities are proposing a ban on 24-hour commerce in the city following recent acts of violence. [^3]

Jacinto Pineda, a researcher, stated that Tunja's unemployment rate of 12.4% is significantly higher than Colombia's national rate of 8.1%. [^4]

The trade sector in Tunja lost 2,545 jobs, representing the largest decrease among all economic activities during the analyzed period. [^5]

Recent violent incidents in Tunja have prompted the government to consider restricting commercial hours. [^6]

The proposal seeks to restrict nighttime operating hours for businesses to avoid disturbances in public order. [^7]

The measure targets the diverse sectors of the city to prevent alterations in public order. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Tunja recorded an unemployment rate of 12.4% during the quarter from May to July 2026, an increase of 1.5 percentage points compared to the same period in 2025. (Boyacá 7 Días, News)
2. The sixth edition of the Laberinto Independent Film Festival will take place in Tunja, Colombia, from August 31 to September 5, 2026. (Boyacá 7 Días, News)
3. Tunja authorities are proposing a ban on 24-hour commerce in the city following recent acts of violence. (elnuevosiglo.com.co, News)
4. Jacinto Pineda, a researcher, stated that Tunja's unemployment rate of 12.4% is significantly higher than Colombia's national rate of 8.1%. (Boyacá 7 Días, News)
5. The trade sector in Tunja lost 2,545 jobs, representing the largest decrease among all economic activities during the analyzed period. (Boyacá 7 Días, News)
6. Recent violent incidents in Tunja have prompted the government to consider restricting commercial hours. (elnuevosiglo.com.co, News)
7. The proposal seeks to restrict nighttime operating hours for businesses to avoid disturbances in public order. (elnuevosiglo.com.co, News)
8. The measure targets the diverse sectors of the city to prevent alterations in public order. (elnuevosiglo.com.co, News)

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