A US$38 million Marriott rebrand in Puerto Rico, new US tariffs on Costa Rica, an ex-minister's food contracts, and Paraguay's fuel and Japan news.
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—Puerto Rico former Courtyard in Isla Verde relaunched as a full-service Marriott after a US$38 million overhaul
—Costa Rica among 60 economies hit by new US tariffs, with a 12.5 percent rate in force since 24 July
—El Salvador a company founded by ex-minister Pablo Anliker won US$4.65 million in school-food contracts
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