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A majority of US employers (52 percent) are planning or considering adopting vaccine mandates for workers by the end of the year. Insurance losses for Hurricane Ida are estimated at about $20 billion. The Taliban confirmed that its Supreme Leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, will be the top authority in the country, with a president governing under him.

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A rundown of important global risk developments in markets, in business, and region-by-region.

Visualizing Risk: COVID-19 and Rising Vaccinations across Latin America

Over the summer, many Latin American countries have seen vaccination rates accelerate, without similar Delta-driven case surges like that of the United States. This week, the UN’s Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) increased its economic growth forecast for the region on strong expectations for the relaxation of virus restrictions.  However, not all countries are seeing momentum for vaccinations, and vaccine access remains a pressing issue for many governments. 

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