Latin America Economic Research 04 August 2026 The sectoral breakdown suggests job creation is not being driven solely by the public sector, although it remains the single largest contributor at both the national and urban levels, accounting for roughly 40% of year‑to‑date employment gains. Entertainment, construction, and finance also show employment creation. By employment type, year‑to‑date gains have been led by private-sector employment, followed by the self‑employed and employers. Unemployment dynamic ...