Colombia’s August unemployment rate dropped to 9.3%, reports the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE). The rate was 10.6% a year ago, marking a 1.3-point decrease. Compared to July’s 9.6%, it’s a 0.3-point drop. The overall workforce participation in August hit 64.4%. This shows a 1-point boost from 63.5% last August. Additionally, 58.5% were employed, […]
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