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]