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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]
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  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
  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
  3. Tunja authorities are proposing a ban on 24-hour commerce in the city following recent acts of violence. · elnuevosiglo.com.coColombia
  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
  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
  6. Recent violent incidents in Tunja have prompted the government to consider restricting commercial hours. · elnuevosiglo.com.coColombia
  7. The proposal seeks to restrict nighttime operating hours for businesses to avoid disturbances in public order. · elnuevosiglo.com.coColombia
  8. The measure targets the diverse sectors of the city to prevent alterations in public order. · elnuevosiglo.com.coColombia
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