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[^2]\n\nPublic administration, defense, education, and human health care contributed the most to job growth, accounting for approximately 405,000 new jobs and 1.7 percentage points of total employment growth. [^3]\n\nSelf-employed workers drove the largest portion of employment growth, increasing from 9.77 million to 10.18 million, representing 41.5% of all employed Colombians. [^4]\n\nThe number of employed people in Colombia increased from 23.9 million in July 2025 to 24.5 million in July 2026, an increase of 578,000 jobs. [^5]\n\nThe agriculture, livestock, hunting, forestry, and fishing sector experienced the largest reduction in employment, losing approximately 204,000 workers compared to July 2025. [^6]\n\nThe global labor participation rate increased from 64.6% to 64.8%, and the employment rate rose from 58.9% to 59.5%. [^7]\n\nFirst Lady Sofía Méndez de Acuña announced the project in articulation with the Cecar university to launch the urban intervention project Co-Lugar. [^8]\n\nThe project aims to renew the sector and project it as a gastronomic, cultural, and tourist experience without losing its identity. [^9]\n\nThe renovation will include new pavement, new lighting, installation of a canopy for comfort against sun and rain, aesthetic adjustments, and a welcome sign. 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