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UMA Energy said it does not know what caused an oil circuit breaker at the Costa Sur substation to fail, resulting in an islandwide power outage, while utility records show maintenance for the breaker was current.

The private operator’s remarks are in a report submitted to the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) outlining the preliminary findings of the ongoing investigation into last week’s extended blackout.

The report submitted late Tuesday outlined key preliminary findings including a timeline of events, an overview of damaged equipment, a summary of the Costa Sur energization plan and critical next steps in the ongoing investigation.

The preliminary findings state that on April 6, at 8:42 p.m., oil circuit breaker (OCB) #0082 failed to close during an attempt to connect the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA)-operated Costa Sur Steam Plant’s Unit #5 to the grid.

While synchronizing Unit #5 to the grid and during the circuit breaker’s closing operation, the circuit breaker experienced a failure. The failure caused damage to Bus #6, which is in the vicinity of the breaker in question.

The failure affected three adjacent circuit breakers and several portions of the substation’s lattice structures.

Due to the circuit breaker’s failure, the 230 kilovolt (kV) circuits at the Costa Sur substation needed to open to clear the fault, which disconnected EcoEléctrica from the grid and resulted in subsequent outage events that cascaded into a full blackout of Puerto Rico’s electrical system.

The island lost power 19 seconds after the initial fault was recorded. The exact cause of the oil circuit breaker failure is still under investigation. By 3 a.m. Sunday, April 10, 99% of customers impacted by the event had been restored.

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(OCB) #0082 indicate the maintenance was current and had been serviced in March 2020. The recommendation from PREPA on the last report was to place the circuit breaker into service and the next breaker maintenance was planned for 2023, per industry standards,” LUMA Energy stated, dismissing assertions of a lack of maintenance. “Since June 2021, LUMA maintenance crews have completed 17 maintenance actions at the Costa Sur switchyards.”

“The magnitude of the April 6 event serves as an important reminder that Puerto Rico’s electric grid is incredibly fragile and is only as strong as its weakest link,” LUMA Energy President & CEO Wayne Stensby said. “This significant outage event, which deeply frustrated and impacted so many of our customers, is symptomatic of an electric grid that suffered from years – if not decades – of neglect and mismanagement.

While the investigation is ongoing, and will take time, we are committed to being fully transparent with our customers, regulators and the Legislature with our findings to determine how we must all work together to identify the actions which must be taken to prevent an outage of this scale from ever occurring again.”

In the report, LUMA outlines the process the company will undertake to complete the thorough investigation into the islandwide blackout that impacted its 1.5 million customers.

It also outlines the process of safely and formally collecting evidence from relevant sources, internally and externally, to inform the investigation. It makes it clear that when the evidence collection is completed there will be an analysis of all data, including an independent forensic analysis.

The report also notes that a complete and thorough analysis is expected to take weeks, and the findings and conclusions of the root causes of the event will be made public and provided to all relevant parties.

“While it has only been ten months since we assumed operations of Puerto Rico’s electricity transmission and distribution system, LUMA is determined to work together with all parties – PREPA, the PREB and the Government – to prevent dramatic outage events we experienced last week from happening again,” Stensby added.

“While there has been wild speculation made about the causes, the Puerto Rican people, and our customers deserve answers – not guesses.

All of us at LUMA are determined to conduct a thorough and complete investigation, including an independent forensic review of the failed equipment, even as we continue the incredibly hard work of repairing and rebuilding an electrical infrastructure that has suffered years – if not decades of neglect.”

The PREB announced Wednesday afternoon that it was going to hire an independent investigator to scrutinize the incident.

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Advocate for gun owners calls for better education on self-defense

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riel Torres Meléndez, president of the Corporation for the Defense of Puerto Rico Weapons License Holders (CODEPOLA by its Spanish acronym), said Wednesday that better education is needed on what constitutes legitimate self-defense during an attack.

Torres Meléndez made his remarks after a man was accused of shooting another man dead during a recent incident in Carolina after the latter tried to hurt him with a bat. On Wednesday, Judge Edwin Otero Ortiz reduced the bail of Juan Meléndez Suárez to $30,000, which he was expected to post the same day.

The incident has raised questions on whether it was legitimate self-defense because Meléndez Suárez shot the man several times, killing him, after he was lying on the ground. Island law states that any person who defends his/her person, dwelling, property or rights, or the person, dwelling, property or rights of others under such circumstances as to reasonably believe that there is peril of imminent danger, will not be held liable, provided there is the rational need for the means employed to avoid or repel the damage, lack of sufficient provocation on the part of the defending person and no more damage than is necessary is inflicted to avert or avoid the injury.

The bail reduction came after former Judge Hiram Sánchez publicly shed some light on the concept of self-defense.

“One is justified to claim self-defense because one must shoot to overcome resistance,” Sánchez said. “In circumstances like that, you can’t be choosing to shoot the person’s legs because you can miss the shot, then they can hit you badly with the bat and even kill you.

Therefore, you have to shoot the [attacker’s] body.”

Torres Meléndez noted that current law does not

establish the number of shots that must be fired to repel an attack.

“It is at the discretion of the one who is defending himself, when he feels that he is no longer in imminent danger,” he said. “In the video of the scene, a man [Carlos Misael Clemente Rosario] intercepts another vehicle [a Toyota 4 Runner] with his Suzuki XK7 vehicle, gets out of the car with a bat in his hand, makes a first feint showing his intention to hit him [the Toyota driver] with a bat and then breaks the window of the other man’s vehicle. The other man repelled the aggression with a firearm and made sure that it did not represent more danger to his person.”

Meléndez Suárez’s defense attorney, Omar Domínguez, denied that his client is a confessed murderer or that he is the person appearing in a video of the incident.

“I have to clarify that the identification process is highly questionable because as of yet, there is no eyewitness to identify [Melendez Suarez],” the lawyer said.

“They’re trying to identify him from a video, where the person’s face is not visible, the license plate is not visible, there are a lot of technical issues. And if you look closely, you see two people, one gets out of his vehicle with both hands up and then a weapon appears. If you look closely, the one that comes with the bat has a bag on his left side and you never see where that weapon comes from … that’s part of what we see.”

Regarding arguments that Clemente Rosario ran away when the shots were fired and ceased to represent a threat, former judge Sánchez stressed that, in this case, “the individual initially had a bat.”

“This can do a lot of damage, but what if he had a plan B? What if he also had a ‘revolver’ like the one I have with five shots that fits in a pocket and at that moment he takes it out?” he said. “It is very easy to say

Ariel Torres Meléndez, president of the Corporation for the Defense of Puerto Rico Weapons License Holders ‘I would not have continued shooting.’”

The former judge said the standard is that of a reasonable person: “You must be a reasonable person in fear of serious bodily harm,” he said. “Fearing that he will suffer serious bodily harm is enough to defend oneself.”

However, he noted that the weapon used for selfdefense has to be proportional to that of the attacker.

For example, if one person slaps another, the latter cannot defend himself with a knife or a firearm.

“It has to be proportional,” the former judge said.

“The third requirement is that there has been no provocation. Those first three elements are clearly present in this case.”

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enate Infrastructure Committee Chairwoman Elizabeth Rosa Vélez announced Wednesday that she has filed a measure for the Independent Office of Consumer Protection (OIPC by its Spanish acronym) to represent the island’s electric power customers when they have losses associated with the lack of service.

“With this measure we intend that the OIPC, which is currently in charge of educating, informing, guiding and assisting clients on their rights and responsibilities, can also represent a client before the General Court of Justice or before the courts of the jurisdiction in cases related to possible damage to goods or food,” Rosa Vélez said in a written statement. “These damages may be related to the interruption of the electrical system or voltage fluctuations, among other reasons.”

The Arecibo District senator added that “it is essential to

amend Article 6.42 of the Law so that it is the OIPC itself that files claims, complaints or legal resources before LUMA Energy and can participate or appear as a petitioning or intervening party in any legal action and in representation of clients.”

“People are tired of paying for a service that is deficient and of the lack of resources for achieving justice,” Rosa Vélez said.

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Lawmaker urges dropping child abandonment charges against woman, 22

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ep. Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Núñez asked Justice Secretary Domingo Emanuelli Hernández on Wednesday to eliminate all the charges filed against Elianni Bello Gelabert, a young woman who is accused of child abandonment.

“I have been following this case very closely and there is no doubt that the system failed this young mother,” Méndez Núñez said in a written statement. “The filing of charges, including one for abuse and neglect for allegedly having left the minor abandoned, is another trauma that is added to this chain and that is not right. The state failed to help this young woman and she should not be subjected to an unfair process in the face of that fact. That is why I make a request to the Secretary of Justice to reassess the situation and eliminate the charges filed.”

“Faced with a gloomy scenario, and without the help that was supposed to be provided, Bello Gelabert was arrested for

Rep. Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Núñez

taking her daughter to the house of her paternal grandmother, the only relative the minor has on the island,” the veteran New Progressive Party lawmaker pointed out. “What this young woman did is find an alternative for her daughter, not abandon her. I have always advocated for adoption and for the right of a mother, free and without fear of persecution, to give her child that opportunity; what Elianni did was give her daughter an opportunity and that should not be penalized.”

“I reiterate the request to the Secretary of Justice, you have to look at this case from a fair perspective,” Méndez Núñez continued. “The facts are that Elianni, a young woman from the Dominican Republic barely 22 years old, facing a system that did not give her the help she required, homeless and without other assistance, was faced with a difficult decision.

That is not the same as committing a crime, never.”

Press reports indicate that a judge amended the bail imposed so that it is one dollar, so the woman will be released from jail. However, the charges against her remained in place as of press time.

PRASA disconnecting illegal Jobos Bay water users

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queduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) Executive President Doriel Pagán Crespo announced on Wednesday that the agency will provide a five-day period for water service subscribers in the Las Mareas Camino Los Indios neighborhood in Salinas to present evidence of valid compliance with water service registration requirements or face disconnection of service.

“According to our investigation, six subscribers did not present evidence to support that they are [eligible for] having the drinking water service provided by the Authority,” Pagán Crespo said in a written statement.

She also noted that five unused connections were eliminated for which PRASA has no evidence of their installation.

Pagán Crespo also said that “at this time, PRASA personnel are on site performing the disconnections.”

“It is important to remind citizens that all clients must comply with the requirements imposed by the Authority, in addition to any other applicable law or regulation,” she said.

Also on Wednesday, Milton Pérez Oquendo, director of the PRASA Caguas operational division, announced that PRASA personnel will carry out cleaning work at the Espino Grande dam next Tuesday, April 19, starting at 8 a.m.

“The work consists of cleaning the wells or raw water storage tanks, as well as the grills that retain the accumulation of sediments and materials that could obstruct the entrance of water that will be treated,” the official said.

Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority Executive President Doriel Pagán Crespo

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Monoline insurers sue 9 banks in PR high court for inciting debt crisis

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onolines MBIA Insurance Corp. and National Public Finance Guarantee have filed a petition before the commonwealth Supreme Court against nine banks that, they say, catalyzed Puerto Rico’s financial crisis by urging the island government and its agencies to issue debt that was unsustainable.

The monolines want to overturn an Appeals Court ruling that dismissed the suit filed against UBS Financial Services, UBS Securities LLC, Citigroup Global Markets, Goldman Sachs & Co., Morgan Stanley & Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner & Smith, RBC Capital Markets and Santander Securities. The Superior Court had allowed the case to move forward.

From 2001 through 2007, the monolines insured some $11.5 billion in payments for 16 bond issuances underwritten, issued and sold through the banks, the suit says. In August 2018, the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico published a report that revealed for the first time that the banks did not carry out the promised due diligence to which they were obligated. “In fact, the Special Investigative Report concluded that the Banks did not even conduct basic due diligence, and certainly did not examine vital metrics for public financing such as debt service coverage ratios, net income, or the use of proceeds that generated issuances,” the insurers said.

The “Banks induced National to insure those bonds — a critical stamp of approval that enabled the Banks to market the

debt to the public — by submitting Official Statements for each bond offering, promising to conduct a reasonable investigation of the information contained in those Official Statements and voluntarily obligating themselves to National to do so,” they said.

When the issuers defaulted on the bonds, Puerto Rico was plunged into bankruptcy, from which it is still fighting to recover, the monolines said.

“We all know that as a result, the Government of Puerto Rico has had to make drastic cuts to essential public services that have affected hospitals, schools, retirement pensions, the judicial system, and basic infrastructure like electricity and

transportation, among many other aspects that impacted the community at large,” they said.

National has been left to compensate bondholders, paying more than $720 million to date, while the underwriter banks reaped hundreds of millions of dollars by selling the bonds, the insurers said.

The monolines said the Court of Appeals’ decision is contrary to law, there is a conflict between lower court decisions regarding the issues in the case, National’s complaint presents a novel question of law and the issues in the case require more consideration than they received in the appellate court.

‘Narmito’ Ortiz, O’Brian Vázquez throw hats into ring for Guayama mayor

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o the sound of music, dancing and surrounded by mayors and fellow lawmakers, Popular Democratic Party (PDP) Rep. Luis Ramón “Narmito” Ortiz Lugo announced his candidacy for mayor of Guayama on Wednesday.

“This decision has not been easy for me, because one has been in the House of Representatives for nine years and one learns something new and it is the only way we can cope with each and every one of the things that arise,” Ortiz said. “I have defended my district body and soul and I have no regrets. Today I take the step forward to occupy a position that is currently vacant. And I do it with the conviction that I can give the best of myself to my beloved people of Guayama.”

“There are many things, yes, there are things that are good, which is the vast majority. There are things that are wrong and we are going to correct them and there are many things to do and we are going to do them with each of my constituents for the people of Guayama,”

Popular Democratic Party Rep. Luis Ramón “Narmito” Ortiz Lugo, pictured, announced his candidacy for mayor of Guayama, as did O’Brian Vázquez Molina, who is serving as interim mayor.

Ortiz continued. “I know there will be a primary. No problem. I have participated in three electoral events.

In two I have prevailed and in one I have not prevailed, but it is the will of our people, of our constituents, of the people of Guayama.”

Also entering the mayoral race in Guayama on Wednesday was O’Brian Vázquez Molina, the current director of the southern coastal municipality’s Citizen Services and Assistance Office who is serving as interim mayor.

“My people of Guayama made their call for me to aspire to the Mayor’s Office, a challenge that I accept with great humility and commitment,” Vázquez Molina said in a written statement. “I perfectly understand the reality that Guayama is experiencing and I place my experience, availability, energy and honesty at your disposal, without pointing fingers, as a guarantee before my people.”

The other candidate for mayor of Guayama is Kia Rosario.

Former Guayama mayor Eduardo Cintrón Suárez of the PDP pleaded guilty last Friday in federal court in a bribery scheme.

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Red states push LGBTQ restrictions as education battles intensify

By KATIE GLUECK and PATRICIA MAZZEI

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ast April, a high school senior in Utah named Gabriela Merida joined a student town hall hosted by her governor.

She introduced herself, noted the pronouns she used and broached the subject of mental health challenges facing young LGBTQ people. How, she asked, did the state plan to help constituencies like hers?

“My preferred pronouns are ‘he,’ ‘him’ and ‘his,’ so thank you for sharing yours with me,” Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, replied. “We want everyone to feel included. We want everyone to feel safe. And we want everyone to understand that they belong.”

One year later, the Republican-controlled Utah Legislature has passed a measure to bar transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports, overriding Cox’s veto. His mention of his pronouns has become fodder for right-wing derision and misleading video clips. And deep-red Utah is now at the center of a new fight that is reordering the nation’s politics, roiling its education system — and, for some Americans, shaking their sense of belonging as a midterm election year unfolds.

From state capitals to schools, Americans are increasingly at odds over issues of identity and language, who can play on which youth sports teams and what can and cannot be said in classrooms. These issues are pitting governors against their state legislatures, business leaders against conservative activists and, in some places, Republicans against one another, while Democrats calibrate their responses and some transgender people feel increasingly isolated.

To Democrats and some Republicans, the legislative pushes on these issues amount to an effort to inflame the GOP base at all costs — even when it means children and their families see their governments singling them out.

Much of the policy dispute in the first months of 2022 has centered on two issues: efforts to restrict transgender youths’ health care and participation in girls’ sports, and a sweeping Florida law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, a possible presidential candidate. That legislation, which prohibits classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in some elementary school grades, is called the “Parental Rights in Education” measure — or, to its critics, the “Don’t Say Gay” law.

Such efforts come as parents have spent two years navigating exceptionally difficult questions about schooling, from mask mandates to divisive debates over curricula. Some parents have also grown anxious about what young children are being taught about sexual orientation and gender identity. At the same time, debates regarding transgender athletes have grabbed headlines and raised questions about how transgender children participate in sports.

At the University of Pennsylvania, a transgender woman named Lia Thomas dominated swim meets and won a national title, drawing criticism from rivals and some teammates as well as from prominent female athletes.

There is relatively sparse nonpartisan polling on these issues, but a survey from the Public Religion Research Institute last year found that while 82% of Americans supported laws that protect LGBTQ people from discrimination, they were more uneasy about other questions.

Tony Perkins speaks at an event in Washington, Oct. 12, 2019. His group, the Family Research Council, is one of several national socially conservative organizations that have long organized against LGBTQ rights.

Only 36% of Americans surveyed said transgender girls should participate with other girls in high school sports. A Gallup poll last May found that 62% of Americans said transgender athletes should be allowed to play only on sports teams that matched their gender assigned at birth, though an earlier Marist Poll survey found far more opposition to a bill barring transgender student athletes from sports teams that reflected their gender identity.

In all that turmoil, Republicans see a political opening.

Lawmakers in states beyond Florida have recently signaled intentions to emulate the state’s new law. Opponents warn that parts of the law may have a chilling effect on teachers and on students of all ages, including some who have relied on schools as a safe place to talk about personal issues.

The debate has turned ugly: Some proponents of the Florida law call its critics “groomers” — a term associated with pernicious decades-old smears suggesting that LGBTQ people pose a threat to children.

Several states have also passed restrictions on transition care for minors, and the governor of Texas directed state officials to view medically accepted treatments for transgender youths like puberty blockers and hormones as abuse, a policy that quickly became the subject of litigation. On Friday, Alabama’s governor signed legislation that stops medical professionals from providing care that helps transgender young people in transitioning, among other sweeping restrictions.

And Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House adopted a measure that would prevent female transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports. Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, vowed that the bill “won’t get past my desk” if it made it that far.

For a while, the power of the right on LGBTQ issues seemed diminished as growing numbers of Americans, including Republicans, accepted same-sex marriage. After an outcry, North

Carolina repealed a law targeting transgender people’s use of public bathrooms. And other efforts to limit transgender rights, from Texas to Kentucky, sputtered.

But activists on both sides see this moment as different.

During the pandemic, new sports-related bans have not always attracted the kind of national blowback that the North Carolina bill did. Former President Donald Trump rolled back protections for transgender people with his base’s support.

And with a solidly right-leaning Supreme Court at their backs, many Republicans are going on offense on cultural issues like LGBTQ rights.

The number of transgender-rights-related measures in statehouses has risen significantly.

The Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ rights organization, said that in 2020, state legislatures introduced a then-record 79 bills that the group considered to be anti-transgender. In the first months of 2022, that number is already at 140, Cathryn Oakley, the organization’s state legislative director and senior counsel, said in an interview last week.

“They just kept pivoting until they could find the thing that they thought would capture the public’s imagination and turn them against LGBTQ equality and acceptance,” she said.

“They’ve cared about women’s sports for exactly as long as it was politically expedient.”

President Joe Biden made overtures to transgender Americans in his State of the Union address, and the administration has taken other steps. But some want other Democrats to push back harder.

“Republicans are trying to weaponize fear and ignorance of LGBTQ people, and specifically trans children, in order to gain an advantage in the midterms,” said Charlotte Clymer, a writer and transgender activist, who lamented “a vacuum” of information and advocacy from Democrats. “Republicans are all too happy to fill that void.”

Some Republicans recoil from the legislative efforts. In his veto letter, Cox said that in Utah, there were four transgender children out of 75,000 high school athletes. Just one of them, he said, was playing girls’ sports. (Cox declined to comment on the veto for this article. Over the weekend, though, he responded on Twitter to right-wing critics, writing, “If you have to doctor a video to make a kind gesture to a nervous kid look bad, that says more about you than me.”) Gov. Eric Holcomb of Indiana, another Republican, vetoed a similar bill, though the Legislature may override him.

“I worry about the message we’re sending to trans kids,” said state Rep. Mike Winder, a retiring Utah Republican who backed the veto. “And a little bit, we’re a solution looking for a problem.”

In Florida, state Sen. Jeff Brandes of St. Petersburg thought he had found a compromise: He tried to amend the educationrelated legislation to effectively ban sex education through third grade without singling out LGBTQ people. When Republicans voted down the amendment, Brandes said, he became convinced that the legislation was meant to “impact” the LGBTQ community and create a political wedge.

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Suspect in New York subway shooting has been arrested, officials say

José Echevarria, second from right, sits on the ground after helping get a gunshot victim to an ambulance, on Tuesday morning, April 12, 2022, after a shooting in a New York subway station.

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rank R. James, who law enforcement officials suspect of having perpetrated the worst attack on New York’s subway system in years, was taken into custody on Wednesday, more than 24 hours into an expansive search that erupted after at least 10 people were shot at a Brooklyn train station.

“We got him,” said Mayor Eric Adams, the first official to speak at an afternoon news conference. “We got him.”

James was arrested in the East Village, officials said, and has been charged with having committed a terrorist act on a mass transit system, according to Breon S. Peace, the U.S. attorney for New York’s Eastern District. If convicted, James could face a sentence of up to life in prison.

Officials said that James was apprehended thanks to a tip that came in from a McDonald’s on Sixth Street and

First Avenue. Officers responded, and when James was not present, they began driving around the neighborhood. They found him on the corner of St. Marks Place and First Avenue, one of the busier intersections in the East Village, and took him into custody without incident.

“We were able to shrink his world quickly,” said New York’s police commissioner, Keechant Sewell. “There was nowhere left for him to run.”

Officials said that after the attack the day before, James had left the N train where the shooting had taken place and boarded a local train across the platform, the R train, that several of his victims had also fled to. He exited the subway system at 25th Street and managed to evade law enforcement for more than a day.

James had been arrested many times previously, officials said, including nine prior arrests in New York, mostly for misdemeanors, and three arrests in New Jersey.

His apprehension Wednesday put an end to a frantic search that began after the shooting in the Sunset Park subway station, which left at least 23 people injured.

Officials said James was the man who, wearing a construction worker’s helmet and vest and a gas mask, had thrown two smoke grenades on the floor of the N train and unleashed a barrage of gunfire into the car around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

He escaped the scene, but the police discovered an array of belongings on the train that he appeared to have left behind, including a Glock 9 mm handgun, three ammunition magazines, a credit card with James’ name on it and a key to a U-Haul van.

That vehicle was found abandoned on a street in the Gravesend neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, about 5 miles from the 36th Street station in Sunset Park, where the shooting had taken place.

According to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday in federal court, James reserved and prepaid for the van from U-Haul on April 6, and picked it up in Philadelphia on April 11. At 4:11 a.m. Wednesday, surveillance cameras captured the van crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge into Brooklyn.

At 6:12 a.m., according to the complaint, a surveillance

camera at West 7th Street and Kings Highway in Brooklyn recorded somebody leaving the van — parked where it was found later Tuesday — wearing a yellow hard hat and an orange working jacket, carrying a backpack and dragging a rolling bag.

The person matched the description provided by at least one witness to the subway attack later that morning.

The vast manhunt for James, who has addresses in Philadelphia and Wisconsin, included a broad review of security cameras throughout the subway system; a more than 17-block wide ground canvass in Sunset Park for stores’ surveillance footage or other signs of James; and a search for information on the gun, which matched a serial number in federal records.

But the investigation was complicated by the malfunctioning of at least one security camera in the station where the shooting took place. One senior law enforcement official briefed on the investigation said that it appeared none of the security cameras were in full operation at the time of the gunfire.

James Essig, the Police Department’s chief of detectives, said that detectives saw James on video entering the subway system on Tuesday morning at the Kings Highway station on the N line. Video showed him carrying a bag that was later found at the crime scene.

Footage later showed James exiting the subway system at the 25th Street station, one stop away from the shooting scene, Essig said.

He was next spotted entering the 7th Avenue subway stop in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood, more than a mile away, at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Essig said. At the time, investigators were just beginning their attempt to track him down.

As part of the investigation, the complaint says, authorities searched a storage facility in Philadelphia that James visited the evening before the attack. In the facility, they found ammunition for an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle and a 9 mm pistol, among other items.

Investigators also seized items — including a stun gun and an empty magazine for a Glock handgun — from an apartment James rented in Philadelphia, according to the complaint.

Red states push LGBTQ restrictions as education battles intensify From page 7 Brandes, one of two Republican senators to vote against the bill, acknowledged that the issue of what sensitive subjects are taught polls well, even if the legislation did not address an actual crisis.

“It made me feel like the purpose of this bill was to get into the news and not solve a problem,” he said. “In 12 years as a legislator, I never had a constituent with a child in K-3 raise this issue.”

Emotions have run especially high in Tallahassee.

January Littlejohn and her husband sued Leon County public schools after contending that they had been excluded

from conversations and decisions involving their 13-year-old, who had expressed feelings that they might be nonbinary.

Littlejohn appeared with DeSantis at the bill signing last month.

“Parents are being systematically cut out of critical conversations occurring with their child in school,” she said in an interview. “It’s undermining parents and their authority and basically sending a message to children that parents are the enemy.”

But Rocky Hanna, the county schools superintendent, said the new Florida law had sent a chill through teachers.

“They’re scared to death,” he said. “‘What can we say now? What can’t we say?’ The governor has made clear he’s

encouraging parents to sue school districts.”

Teachers “don’t ask for these conversations,” Hanna continued. “But because of the special relationship that a child has with their teachers, sometimes students confide in teachers.”

In Florida and across the country, there has been a significant backlash to the range of new laws.

“We need to be helping our children catch up with math and reading instead of making our schools political and culture war zones,” said Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, who was propelled to office in part by the bathroom bill opposition. “Democratic governors are going to talk about it that way, I believe.”

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In conference call before riot, a plea to ‘descend on the Capitol’

Jason Sullivan told a group of supporters of President Donald J. Trump that they had to go to Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.

By ALAN FEUER

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ne week before an angry mob stormed the Capitol, a communications expert named Jason Sullivan, a onetime aide to Roger Stone, joined a conference call with a group of President Donald Trump’s supporters and made an urgent plea.

After assuring his listeners that the 2020 election had been stolen, Sullivan told them that they had to go to Washington on Jan. 6, 2021 — the day that Congress was to meet to finalize the electoral count — and “descend on the Capitol,” according to a recording of the call obtained by The New York Times.

While Sullivan claimed that he was “not inciting violence or any kind of riots,” he urged those on the call to make their presence felt at the Capitol in a way that would intimidate members of Congress, telling the group that they had to ensure that lawmakers inside the building “understand that people are breathing down their necks.”

He also pledged that Trump was going to take action on his own; the president, he said, was going to impose a form of martial law on Jan. 6 and would not be leaving office.

“Biden will never be in that White House,” Sullivan declared. “That’s my promise to each and every one of you.”

The recording of the call, which took place on Dec. 30, 2020, emerged as the Justice Department has expanded its criminal investigation of the Capitol attack. It offers a glimpse of the planning that went on in the runup to the

storming of the Capitol and the mindset of some of those who zeroed in on Jan. 6 as a kind of last stand for keeping Trump in office.

It also reflects the complexities that federal prosecutors are likely to face as they begin the task of figuring out how much — or even whether — people involved in the political rallies that preceded the assault can be held accountable for the violence that erupted.

After more than a year of focusing exclusively on rioters who took part in the storming of the Capitol, prosecutors have widened their gaze in recent weeks and have started to question whether those involved in encouraging protests — like the one that Sullivan was describing — can be held culpable for disrupting the work of Congress.

Sullivan’s remarks during the call appeared to be an effort to motivate a group of people aggrieved by the election to take direct action against members of Congress on Jan. 6, presaging what Trump himself would say in a speech that day. While it remains unclear whether anyone on Sullivan’s call went on to join the mob that breached the Capitol, he seemed to be exhorting his listeners to apply unusual pressure on lawmakers just as they were overseeing the final count of Electoral College votes.

In a statement provided by his lawyer, Sullivan played down the nature of the call, saying he had merely “shared some encouragement” with what he described as “people who all felt their votes had been disenfranchised in the 2020 elections.” Sullivan said he had been asked to participate in the call by a group of anti-vaccine activists — or what he called “health freedom advocate moms” — who were hosting “a small, permitted event” at the Capitol on Jan. 6.

“I only promoted peaceful solutions where Americans could raise their voices and be heard as expressed in our First Amendment,” Sullivan said in the statement. “I in no way condone the violence of any protesters.”

As the Justice Department widens its inquiry, federal prosecutors are using a grand jury in Washington to gather information on political organizers, speakers and so-called VIPs connected to a series of pro-Trump rallies after the 2020 election. One prominent planner of those rallies, Ali Alexander, received a subpoena from the grand jury and said last week that he intended to comply with its requests.

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How young Latinos’ online and TV habits offer political clues for 2022

By JAZMINE ULLOA

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nline disinformation hit Latino communities hard before the 2020 presidential election.

It came in the form of videos, tweets and WhatsApp messages, YouTube videos and the rants of Spanish-language radio hosts. It included false reports of widespread violence on the streets of Democratic cities after the murder of George Floyd, QAnon conspiracy theories, and overblown claims of terrorists and criminals crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

As the most egregious material spread online — and in the private text chains of young Latinos’ tías and tíos — organizers with United We Dream Action, an immigrant rights organization founded and led by young immigrants, jumped into the fray. The group trained members to provide accurate information to their families and friends and create shareable content across social media platforms that was meant to dispel anti-immigrant and anti-Black narratives.

Now, with the 2022 midterms months away and both parties scrambling for the votes of one of the most crucial swing groups in U.S. politics, the organization released a report Tuesday that more deeply explores Latinos’ online engagement with material about immigration.

Long exploited by bad actors on the web, the contentious issue is widely expected to be pivotal in elections across the country.

The immigrant advocacy network teamed up with Harmony Labs, a nonprofit research group in New York, to study the television and online consumption habits of more than 20,000 Latinos nationwide who agreed to share their data from Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, 2021. Latinos older than 36 were more likely to encounter polarizing anti-immigrant narratives than other co-

QAnon conspiracy theories were one of many forms of online misinformation that targeted Latino voters during the 2020 election. horts, the analysis found, mainly through rightwing news sites, television and YouTube.

It also found an interesting gender divide among younger Latinos.

Latinas ages 18 to 35 drew from a much wider variety of news and entertainment sources than their older counterparts, the analysis found, and were more likely to seek out stories not just about immigration policy but also about immigrants and the immigrant experience.

Their search queries and content consumption were curious and community-driven, reflecting “a desire to understand and engage with the people and world around them,” according to the findings.

But Latino men in the same age cohort were far different. Those surveyed tended to inhabit “a very insular, virtual world,” the researchers said. Many young Latino men spent much of their time online engaging with anime and fantasy gaming, and did not absorb much media about immigration or immigrants at all, either positive or negative. When they did consume immigration content, it tended to be

about policy and stemmed from conservativeleaning sources.

Gamestop stocks and COVID news Beyond that, their news consumption choices tended to be more individualistic and entrepreneurial. Of 45,000 articles read by Latinos in the first nine months of 2021, only two topics appeared to grab the attention of large numbers of young Latino men: the amateurs who drove up the stock price of GameStop and COVID-19-related school closures.

Young Latinos and Latinas demonstrated less interest in politics, and for the young men, the top “political” personalities were influencers who discuss a broad variety of cultural topics and fall across the political spectrum: Philip DeFranco, Joe Rogan and MrBeast.

The vacuum of political information for young Latino men, coupled with their desire for economic stability and penchant for individualism, is likely to leave that group more susceptible to right-wing anti-immigrant narratives and disinformation in the future, the groups concluded.

This uniquely positions young Latino men for negative arguments “that there isn’t enough for them and that someone else is taking their opportunities,” said Juanita Monsalve, senior marketing and creative director for United We Dream Action. But it also creates an opportunity to intervene with countermessaging, she added.

“We have this research to figure out how to create culturally responsive content and show up in the spaces where they want to consume it,” Monsalve said.

The report’s findings track with previous research on Latinos’ political leanings — and they add to the picture that is emerging of

how these voters are newly up for grabs.

Latinos in general tend to lean Democratic, but in 2020, Donald Trump improved his performance among these voters in some parts of the country, and with working-class Latino men in particular, by centering his messaging on the economy.

Young Latinas are likely to be more liberal than their male peers, and are more worried about social justice and equity issues like racism, immigration and climate change.

Opening for Republicans In Florida, where Spanish-language hosts have amplified anti-Black narratives and exaggerated claims of election fraud, Republicans have seen an opening to appeal to more young Latino men through YouTube and social media, said Andrea Cristina Mercado, executive director of Florida Rising, a racial justice organization focused on building political power for marginalized communities.

As an example, she pointed to an ad released last month by Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida with UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal, who is of Cuban and Peruvian descent.

To counter any political messages this election cycle meant to sow racism, division or voter confusion, Mercado’s group has been relying on “promotoras de la verdad,” Latina organizers who serve as “truth warriors” and have been canvassing homes to combat misinformation on issues including the coronavirus, vaccines, Florida’s recently passed law restricting classroom discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity, and the upcoming midterms.

“Latina women are organizing to take back the narrative and the disinformation poisoning our community,” Mercado said. But they cannot do it alone, she added.

In conference call before riot, a plea to ‘descend on the Capitol’ From page 9 that was meant to stop the final electoral count, saying he was working with Reps. Mo Brooks of Alabama and Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar of Arizona, all Republicans.

“We four schemed up of putting maximum pressure on Congress while they were voting,” Alexander said in a since-deleted video on Periscope. The plan, he said, was to “change the hearts and the minds of Republicans who were in that body, hearing our loud roar from outside.”

It is unclear if the Justice Department is aware of Sullivan’s conference call; the department declined to comment. The House committee in-

vestigating the events of Jan. 6 was provided with a copy of the recording some months ago by the woman who made it, Staci Burk, a law student and Republican activist from Arizona.

Shortly after the election, Burk became convinced that phony ballots had been flown in bulk into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. She eventually submitted an anonymous affidavit concerning the ballots in an election fraud case filed in U.S. District Court in Phoenix by pro-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell.

After becoming involved with Powell, Burk said she had been approached by several members of a right-wing paramilitary group, the 1st Amendment Praetorian, which

was associated with a former legal client of Powell’s, Michael Flynn, Trump’s first national security adviser.

Burk said that members of the group then placed her under unwanted surveillance, insisting on moving into her home in what they described as an effort to protect her from people who might want to retaliate against her for coming forward about voter fraud.

It was a member of the 1st Amendment Praetorian, Burk said, who had joined the conference call that featured Sullivan. Burk said she recorded the call, much like she recorded other activities by the 1st Amendment Praetorian, because she felt threatened and unsafe by the

group’s presence in her home.

At one point during the call, Sullivan was asked by an unknown questioner whether Trump intended to impose martial law on Jan. 6. That explosive notion had been raised publicly two weeks earlier by Flynn during an appearance on the right-wing television network Newsmax.

Sullivan answered the question by telling the man that he foresaw Trump putting in place “a limited form of martial law” on Jan. 6.

“I don’t see any other way around it, because he’s not going to allow an election fraud to take place,” Sullivan said. “It’s not going to happen.”

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Delta Air Lines reports a quarterly loss as fuel prices take a toll

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI

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elta Air Lines said Wednesday that it recorded a $940 million loss in the first three months of the year, as thriving ticket sales were offset by high fuel prices.

But the airline, which had expected a loss for the quarter, said that its March operations were profitable and that it had been able to pass some of the higher cost of fuel along to customers.

The company reported adjusted operating revenue of $8.2 billion, down 21% from the same quarter in 2019 and beating the forecast it issued at the start of the year. Delta said it expected revenue in the second quarter to be down only 3% to 7% from a similar period in 2019.

“With a strong rebound in demand as omicron faded, we returned to profitability in the month of March,” said Ed Bastian, Delta’s chief executive officer, adding that the company was “successfully recapturing higher fuel prices.”

Delta said strong spring-break travel, office reopenings and the lifting of travel restrictions helped to improve demand in the first few months of the year.

Domestic corporate travel was about 70% recovered in March, compared to the same month in 2019. International business travel was about 50% restored. Delta also said that revenue from sales of premium seats on domestic flights had fully recovered to 2019 levels last month.

Higher jet fuel prices slowed that momentum, though. Delta reported paying an average price of $2.79 per gallon of fuel, up 33% from the last quarter of last year. That price included a saving of 7 cents per gallon thanks to the airline’s oil refinery outside Philadelphia. The refinery also collected nearly $1.2 billion in revenue from third-party sales.

On Wednesday, the airline said it expected the price of fuel to rise even higher, to between $3.20 and $3.35 per gallon. It expects seating capacity in the second quarter to be about 84% restored.

The industry started the year with widespread flight disruptions as winter storms and staffing shortages caused by the fast-spreading omicron variant of the coronavirus hampered its ability to handle the busy holiday season.

Despite a first-quarter loss, Delta Air Lines said its March operations were profitable.

At Delta, for example, about 8,000 employees — more than 1 in 10 — called in sick, the airline revealed in January. At the time, Bastian estimated that the variant had delayed the airline recovery by about 60 days.

Delta in January said it expected losses that month and in February, with a return to profitability in March. While Delta had expected a loss over the first three months of this year, it projected profits throughout the rest of the year.

March started off strong, with several airlines reporting better-than-expected sales.

But some of that improvement was dented by high fuel prices caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and supply chain problems. Still, at an investor conference last month, American Airlines said it expected that the additional revenue would more than offset the rise in fuel prices.

At the same conference, Glen Hauenstein, the president of Delta, said the airline

could “easily” increase fares in the second quarter to make up for rising fuel costs, recouping costs faster than normal because customers are booking flights closer to the date of travel. On an average one-way ticket price of about $200, the airline will need to recover $15 to $20, he said at the time. A United Airlines executive was similarly optimistic that the airline would be able to pass on fuel costs to customers in higher fares.

The industry turned a corner recently, according to an analysis by the Adobe Digital Economy Index. In February, for the first time since the pandemic began, ticket sales for domestic flights exceeded those for the same month in 2019, according to the analysis. The trend continued last month, with fares up 20% from March 2019, Adobe reported on Tuesday.

For the past several weeks, about 2 million people were screened daily at Transportation Security Administration security

checkpoints, or about 90% as many as were screened over a similar period in 2019.

Delta was the first major U.S. airline to report its first-quarter performance. American and United plan to report earnings next week, with Southwest Airlines expected to follow the week after.

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Inflation hits fastest pace since 1981, at 8.5% through March

By JEANNA SMIALEK

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nflation hit 8.5% in the United States last month, the fastest 12-month pace since 1981, as a surge in gasoline prices tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine added to sharp increases coming from the collision of strong demand and stubborn pandemic-related supply shortages.

Fuel prices jumped to record levels across much of the nation and grocery costs soared, the Labor Department said earlier this week in its monthly report on the consumer price index.

The price pressures have been painful for U.S. households, especially those that have lower incomes and devote a big share of their budgets to necessities.

But the news was not uniformly bad: A measure that strips out volatile food and fuel prices decelerated slightly from February as used car prices swooned. Economists and policymakers took that as a sign that inflation in goods might be starting to cool off after climbing at a breakneck pace for much of the past year.

In fact, several economists said March may be a high-water mark for overall inflation.

Price increases could begin abating in the coming months in part because gasoline prices have declined somewhat — the national average for a gallon was $4.10 on Tuesday, according to AAA, down from a $4.33 peak in March.

Some researchers also expect consumers to stop buying so many goods, whether furniture or outdoor equipment, which could begin to take pressure off overtaxed supply chains.

“These numbers are likely to represent something of a peak,” said Gregory Daco, chief economist at Ernst & Young’s strategy consultancy, EY-Parthenon. Still, he said, it will be crucial to watch whether price increases excluding food and fuel — so-called core prices — slow down in the months ahead.

A letup would be welcome news for the White House, because inflation has become a major liability for Democrats as midterm elections approach in November. Public confidence in the economy has fallen sharply, and as rapid price increases undermine support for President Joe Biden and his party, they could imperil their control of Congress.

While inflation is up across much of the world as economies adjust to the pandemic and share supply chain problems, core prices have risen more sharply in the United States than in places like Europe and Japan.

That has handed Republicans a talking point, especially as prices overwhelm recent

A DHL driver fuels up at a gas station in Manhattan on March 28, 2022. Consumer prices rose 8.5% in the year through March, reaching the fastest inflation rate since 1981. wage growth. Average hourly earnings were up 5.6% in March, according to the Labor Department. But adjusted for inflation, average pay was down 2.7%.

“Americans’ paychecks are worth less and less each month,” Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., wrote on Twitter after the report.

While the Federal Reserve has primary responsibility for controlling inflation, the administration has taken steps to combat price increases. Biden on Tuesday announced that a summertime ban on sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blends would be suspended this year, a move that White House officials said was aimed at lowering gas prices.

The action followed the president’s decision last month to release 1 million barrels of oil a day from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the next six months.

“I’m doing everything within my powers, by executive order, to bring down the prices and address the Putin price hike,” Biden said in Iowa on Tuesday afternoon, referring to President Vladimir Putin of Russia. Inflation had risen sharply before the war in Ukraine, although the conflict has added to the pressure on energy and commodity prices.

There are a few hopeful signs that inflation could slow in the months ahead.

The first is largely mechanical. Prices began to pop last spring, which means changes will be measured against a higher year-ago number in the months ahead.

More fundamentally, March’s data showed that prices for some goods, including

used cars and apparel, moderated or even fell — although the signal was somewhat inconsistent, with furniture prices rising sharply. If rapid inflation in prices for goods does wane, it could help overall inflation subside.

“It’s very welcome to see the moderation in this category,” Lael Brainard, a Fed governor and Biden’s nominee to be the central bank’s next vice chair, said in an online appearance hosted by The Wall Street Journal. “I’ll be looking to see whether we continue to see moderation in the months ahead.”

The critical question is how much and how quickly prices will come down, and recent developments ramp up the risks that uncomfortably rapid inflation could linger.

Services costs, including rent and other housing expenses, are increasing more rapidly.

Those measures move slowly and are likely to be a major factor determining the course of inflation.

Wages are up sharply, pushing costs up for employers and potentially prompting them to lift prices. Businesses may feel that they have the power to pass rising costs along to customers, and even to expand their profits, because consumers have continued to spend during a full year of rapid price increases.

And cheaper goods are not guaranteed.

A coronavirus outbreak is shuttering cities and disrupting production in China, and the war in Ukraine adds a huge dose of uncertainty about commodity prices and supply chains.

“The impact from these commodity price shocks, they can take a while to make it through

the economy,” said Tim Mahedy, senior economist at the tax and advisory firm KPMG U.S. After a long stretch of rapid inflation, America’s central bank is reacting, rather than waiting to see what happens next. Fed officials began raising interest rates last month and have signaled that they will continue to push them up “expeditiously” as they try to rein in lending, spending and demand, hoping to prevent steep price increases from becoming a more permanent feature of the U.S. economy.

“It’s been a shock: We went for a decade in which we could not get inflation to 2%,” Christopher J. Waller, a Fed governor, said during an event Monday. “We’re hoping that it will go away relatively fast, that’s our job, and we’re going to get it done.”

Policymakers are expected to make a half-point interest rate increase at their meeting in early May, and have indicated that they will soon begin to quickly shrink their bond holdings, a change that should reinforce higher rates and soften demand. Brainard suggested Tuesday that such a plan could be announced as soon as May, and go into effect as soon as June.

While she predicted that consumer demand would ease in the coming months as the government provided less financial help to households than in 2021 and as borrowing costs climbed, Brainard cited the war in Ukraine and Chinese lockdowns as risks that could curtail supply and keep inflation elevated.

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Wall Street surges in growth stocks rally; earnings season opens

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tocks rallied on Wednesday as the corporate earnings season kicked off with mostly positive results, and traders looked past surging inflation numbers.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 344.23 points, or 1.01%, to 34,564.59, accelerating gains in the final hour of trading. The S&P 500 gained 1.12% to 4,446.59, and the Nasdaq Composite rallied 2.03% to 13,643.59. Those moves come after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted their third straight losing session on Tuesday amid March’s CPI showing the highest inflation since 1981.

Wednesday’s moves come as corporate earnings figure more prominently for investors, who are carefully monitoring for clues on how well companies are managing inflationary pressures. Fastenal and Delta Air Lines traded higher on the back of better-than-expected quarterly results. Delta also got a boost after the airline said it expects to return to profitability this quarter.

“This is going to be probably more important than the typical earnings season,” said Scott Ladner, chief investment officer at Horizon Investments. “Earnings haven’t mattered a ton, because it’s been a macro-based market for a few years now, frankly. But we’re moving away from a macro-based world and we’re in a micro-based world, because of the activity of central banks around the world becoming increasingly more hawkish.”

Other travel stocks surged as a group on the back of Delta’s higher forecast, which indicated consumers will continue flying this year despite higher fares. American Airlines surged 10.6%, Southwest Airlines jumped 7.5%, travel shopping company Expedia rallied about 4.9%, and cruiser operator Carnival Corporation gained 5.4%. Hotel operator Marriott surged past 7.5%.

Chip stocks climbed with Nvidia gaining nearly 3.3%, Qualcomm jumping 3.2%, and Advanced Micro Devices increasing about 2.8%.

To be sure, shares of JPMorgan Chase fell 3.2% after the banking giant reported a $524 million hit caused by market dislocations due to sanctions against Russia. The bank also posted a 42% decline in first-quarter profits. JPMorgan did manage, however, to report $31.59 billion in revenue for the period, slightly more than expected by analysts.

CEO Jamie Dimon warned that the bank was building up credit reserves because of “higher probabilities of downside risk” to the U.S. economy.

Analysts in general have tempered expectations for the season amid rising commodity costs, the war in Ukraine and the lingering pandemic. Earnings for S&P 500 companies are expected to increase just 4.5% in the period, the lowest growth since the fourth quarter of the pandemic-plagued 2020, according to FactSet. “Our sense is that 1Q results will be ‘OK’ relative to expectations and management guidance will be more negative than positive once again,” wrote Chris Senyek, chief investment strategist at Wolfe Research.

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Putin’s aim to weaken NATO falters as Finland and Sweden weigh joining

By DAN BILEFSKY and STEVEN ERLANGER

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Amid heightened security concerns spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Finland and Sweden are seriously considering applying for NATO membership and are widely expected to join, underscoring how the actions of President Vladimir Putin have backfired by strengthening the alliance he has been seeking to tame.

Putin has portrayed NATO’s eastward expansion as an existential threat to Russia and has been intent on winding back the clock 30 years, to just before the collapse of the Soviet Union. The war, however, has not only emboldened the desire of former Soviet states like Ukraine and Georgia to join NATO but is also driving militarily nonaligned countries like Sweden and Finland into the arms of the alliance.

The accession of Sweden and Finland would be another example of how the invasion has undermined Putin’s stated goals.

And the United States announced an additional $800 million in military and other security aid for Ukraine, continuing its support of the government in Kyiv as it braces for another Russian offensive.

In Ukraine, the war has turned what

Residents and authorities say the Russian soldiers who left have occupied large areas of the country with buried land mines and bombs stolen by jurors – some hidden as booby traps in the ground. Explosives must now be detected and neutralized before residents can resume normal lives. had been a generally Russia-friendly population in large parts of the country into a defiant enemy. Instead of diminishing the trans-Atlantic alliance, Putin has strengthened it. Instead of sowing divisions within it, he has united it while prompting it to reinforce its military presence in NATO countries bordering Russia like Poland and the

Baltic States.

As the prospect of NATO’s expansion intensified Wednesday, investigators were also accelerating efforts to collect evidence of alleged Russian atrocities outside Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital. French forensics teams and Ukrainian authorities were exhuming bodies from communal graves, and

European experts described “clear patterns” of human rights violations by Russian forces.

Here are other major developments: — An initial report by a mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe documented a “catalog of inhumanity perpetrated by Russia’s forces in Ukraine” and found “instances in which war crimes and crimes against humanity may have been committed,” the U.S. ambassador to the organization said Wednesday. The report also found violations committed by Ukrainian forces.

— In his latest address, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine offered to exchange a detained pro-Russian politician for Ukrainians being held captive by Moscow’s forces. Ukraine’s security service said Tuesday that officers had detained Viktor Medvedchuk, who has long been considered one of Putin’s closest allies in Ukraine.

— Residents and Ukrainian authorities say departing Russian soldiers have laced large swaths of the country with buried land mines and jury-rigged bombs, with some hidden as booby traps inside homes. The explosives must be found and neutralized before residents can resume a semblance of normal life.

Biden tells Zelenskyy the US is sending $800 million more in aid to Ukraine

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR

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he United States will send an additional $800 million worth of military and other security aid to Ukraine to help fight against Russia’s invasion, President Joe Biden told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday.

In a statement, Biden said that the “new package of assistance will contain many of the highly effective weapons systems we have already provided, and new capabilities tailored to the wider assault we expect Russia to launch in eastern Ukraine.”

Biden delivered the news to Zelenskyy during a nearly hourlong telephone call between the two leaders, according to White House officials. In the president’s statement, Biden vowed to continue efforts to support Ukraine, which has been pummeled by Russian artillery over the past month.

“I assured President Zelenskyy, the American people will continue to stand

President Biden said the United States would send an additional $800 million in military assistance to help Ukraine fight Russia. with the brave Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom,” Biden said.

The issue of what military assistance to send to Ukraine, and how fast to send it, has taken on greater urgency as the war

in Ukraine has become a series of grinding battles between the two armies. Zelenskyy has pleaded for more sophisticated weapons from the United States and its allies.

Biden’s administration has responded

with anti-tank weapons, including Javelin missiles, and other weapons that Ukrainian soldiers have used to repel Russian forces, especially in the north of the country. The United States has so far resisted helping Ukraine acquire fighter jets.

Biden said Wednesday the aid package would provide more sophisticated weaponry, including artillery systems, artillery rounds and armored personnel carriers.

Biden also said the United States would “transfer” additional helicopters — although he did not indicate whether they would come directly from the United States or another country. He said his administration would “continue to facilitate” the transfer of other weapons systems from allied countries to Ukraine to help in the fight.

Last week, Slovakia agreed to send Ukraine a Soviet-era S-300 air defense system after the United States agreed to position a more modern Patriot system in Slovakia.

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World surpasses half a billion known coronavirus cases

By ADEEL HASSAN

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he coronavirus is continuing to stalk the world at an astonishing clip, racing past a grim succession of pandemic milestones in 2022: totals of 300 million known cases around the world by early January, 400 million by early February and, as of Tuesday, half a billion.

There have almost certainly been far more infections than that among the global population of 7.9 billion, with many going undetected or unreported, and the reporting gap may only grow wider as some countries, including the United States, scale back official testing.

The National COVID Memorial Wall in London is a place for victims’ families to “That’s dangerous,” Ali Mokdad, an epidemiologist at the University of mourn.

Washington, and formerly of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, declining for some time now; the averCoronavirus deaths have also been said in a recent interview. “If you don’t age over the past week has been about declining. The world reported about test, then you don’t know what variants 1.1 million cases a day, according to 3,800 a day on average over the past you have.” the Center for Systems Science and En- week, 23% fewer than two weeks ago.

Regional officials with the World gineering at Johns Hopkins University.

Still, the director-general of the Health Organization recently urged Af- That’s about 32% fewer than two weeks WHO, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyerican countries to ramp up testing and ago. sus, recently said that the world remains contact tracing, and called for some But over the course of the pandem- in the acute phase of the pandemic, and countries in the Americas to double ic, countries with limited public health many health experts agree. down on efforts to increase vaccination resources may have detected and conExperts’ warnings have not stopped and testing as cases remained higher in firmed only a tiny fraction of the cases many nations from dropping their panEurope. (Britain, for instance, has ended in their populations. And more recent demic precautions almost completefree testing.) A WHO analysis also re- figures may miss many at-home rapid ly in the two months since the global cently estimated that 65% of Africans test results that are never officially re- case count surpassed 400 million. In had been infected with the coronavirus ported. Many people with infections are the United States, the Centers for Disas of September 2021, nearly 100 times never tested at all, because they have ease Control and Prevention issued new the number of confirmed cases on the no symptoms, or lack access to testing, guidelines in late February suggesting continent. or want to avoid the consequences of a that most Americans could stop wearing The number of new cases reported positive test result, or choose not to for masks, and no longer needed to mainaround the globe each day has been other reasons. tain social distance or avoid crowded

indoor spaces.

“What’s happening globally and in the U.S.,” Mokdad said, “is that people basically gave up. They just want to go back to normal life.”

That desire is threatened by the swift spread of the omicron subvariant known as BA.2, the most transmissible version of the virus yet identified. BA.2 now accounts for the vast majority of new cases in the United States and around the world; it has spread even faster than BA.1, which helped fuel surges over the winter.

The peak of the most recent surge may have passed in some parts of Europe, but Hong Kong is still trying to escape an outbreak that began in January, and Shanghai residents are under lockdown and reporting food shortages.

“The focus on new cases is warranted,” Crystal Watson, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, said in a recent interview. “What we’re seeing in China is a very extreme surge in cases, because they have not had a lot of exposure there, and the vaccine is less effective there.”

More than 5.1 billion people — about 66.4% of the world population — have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, according to the Our World in Data project at the University of Oxford. More than 1.7 billion booster shots or additional doses have been administered globally. But coverage varies starkly among regions. Africa’s rates are the lowest of any continent, with about 20% of people having received at least one dose.

Russia detains opposition activist who criticized Putin over the war

By NEIL MacFARQUHAR

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ladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition activist and vocal Kremlin critic, was sentenced Tuesday to 15 days in jail on charges of evading police near his home, his lawyer said.

The activist was detained near his home Monday after criticizing President Vladimir Putin for the invasion of Ukraine and was held in a central Moscow police station without access to his lawyer, his wife

said in an email.

His lawyer, Vadim Prokhorov, who announced the sentence on his Facebook page, said he would appeal.

Prokhorov was able to see Kara-Murza on Tuesday and posted a picture on Facebook of the two men awaiting a court hearing.

In interviews in recent days with MSNBC and CNN, Kara-Murza blasted the Kremlin for shutting down all independent news media outlets in the country and

criminalizing even the act of calling the invasion of Ukraine a war.

Kara-Murza was poisoned twice in recent years with undetermined toxins that sent him into comas that lasted days and left him with neurological damage.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Twitter that the United States was “troubled” by the arrest.

Russian opposition leader Vladimir KaraMurza in Arlington, Va., Aug. 19, 2016.

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Macron and Le Pen trade jabs and lean left as French race heats up

By AURELIEN BREEDEN

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rance’s presidential election entered a new, intense phase earlier this week as President Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate trying to unseat him, traded barbs from afar and rubbed shoulders with voters in hopes of widening their appeal, especially on the left.

Macron, who spent the day in eastern France, and Le Pen, who was campaigning in Normandy, are competing in the second round of voting in the elections, a rematch of their 2017 faceoff that will be held April 24.

In the first round of voting on Sunday, both attracted a bigger share of voters than they did five years ago — Macron with 27.85% of the vote, up from 24.01% in 2017, and Le Pen, of the National Rally party, with 23.15%.

It was the largest proportion ever gained by a far-right candidate in the first round of voting, and almost 2 percentage points more than in 2017.

The latest polls predict a very close runoff and put Macron only slightly ahead.

With less than two weeks to go before the vote, Macron has picked up the pace, seeking to dispel criticism that his campaign before the first round was unfocused and that he appeared distracted by his diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

In Mulhouse, a city in the Alsace region, Macron navigated crowds to shake the hands of those who supported him and debate those who did not, many of whom sharply questioned him on issues like purchasing power, welfare benefits and hospital funding.

“I’m on the field,” Macron pointedly told a scrum of television reporters, emphasizing that for the past two days he had chosen to meet voters in towns that had not voted for him.

He sought to portray Le Pen as unfit to govern.

Le Pen, for example, says she has no intention of leaving the European Union — but many of her promised policies would flout its rules. Macron dismissed her assurances as “carabistouilles,” an old-fashioned term that roughly translates to “claptrap” or “nonsense.”

“The election is also a referendum on Europe,” Macron said later at a pu-

French voters at a polling station in Pontoise during the first round of the presidential election on Sunday. blic meeting in Strasbourg, where supporters waved French and European Union flags in the shadow of the city’s imposing cathedral.

Roland Lescure, a lawmaker in France’s lower house of Parliament for Macron’s party, La République en Marche, said that the campaign was now focused on getting Macron as much direct face time with voters as possible.

“The method is contact,” Lescure said, warning that there is a real risk of Le Pen being elected. “We have to campaign at full speed and until the end.”

Macron’s stature as a leader who was at the helm throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine is not enough to secure him a new term, and neither is admonishing voters about the threat of the far right, Lescure said.

“It’s not the devil against the angel,” he said. “It’s social models that are fundamentally opposed. We need to show what Marine Le Pen’s platform would do to France.”

On Tuesday, Macron was endorsed by Nicolas Sarkozy, France’s rightwing president from 2007 to 2012. Le Pen’s campaign unveiled an official poster reminiscent of Macron’s official presidential portrait. Le Pen’s has a tagline: “For all the French.”

After the collapse of France’s tra-

ditional left-wing and right-wing parties Sunday, much of the candidates’ energy is devoted to wooing voters who either abstained in the first round or picked Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the radical leftist and veteran politician who came in a strong third place, with 21.95% of the vote.

For Le Pen, that means highlighting economic proposals like a lower sales tax on essential goods but also keeping Éric Zemmour, another far-right politician, at arm’s length.

Zemmour, a pundit who shook up French politics with his presidential bid, came in fourth on Sunday, and polls suggest that over 80% of those who picked him in the first round intend to vote for Le Pen in the second. That gives her little incentive to court them openly as she tries to reinvent herself in the eyes of mainstream voters.

On Tuesday, Le Pen flatly rejected the possibility of making Zemmour one of her ministers should she win, telling France Inter radio that “he doesn’t wish to, and neither do I.” For Macron, attracting Mélenchon’s voters means toning down proposals that are particularly taboo on the left, especially his plans to raise the legal age of retirement to 65 from 62, which he says is necessary to keep funding France’s state pension system.

On Monday, he insisted that he would gradually push back the retirement age by four months per year starting in 2023, but he said he was open to discussing a softening of the plan in its later stages, although how and to what degree is unclear. During his first term, Macron’s pension proposals were derailed by massive strikes and protests.

Le Pen, speaking Tuesday at a news conference in Vernon, a town in Normandy where she also mingled with crowds, dismissed Macron’s concession as a feeble attempt to attract left-wing voters, and called his platform “social carnage.”

She detailed several proposals that she hoped would attract voters who supported Mélenchon, like creating a mechanism for referendums proposed by popular initiative, or introducing proportional representation in Parliament.

“I intend to be a president who gives the people their voice back,” she said.

Mélenchon was particularly popular with urban voters, coming ahead in cities like Lille, Marseille, Montpellier and Nantes, and he scored high with France’s youth. One study by the Ipsos and Sopra Steria polling institutes found that over 30% of those ages 35 and younger had voted for him, more than for any other candidate.

Marie Montagne, 21, and Ellina Abdellaoui, 22, English literature students standing in front of the Sorbonne University in Paris, said that Mélenchon had not necessarily been their first choice — online quizzes suggested to Abdellaoui that she was most compatible with Philippe Poutou, a fringe anti-capitalist candidate.

But Mélenchon’s leftist, ecological platform was appealing, they said, and he seemed like the left-wing candidate best positioned to reach the runoff. Now, though, the two students said they faced a difficult choice.

“I am hesitating between abstaining and Macron,” Abdellaoui said. “I can’t vote for Le Pen.” Montagne said she would vote for the incumbent “because I don’t want the smallest chance of the far-right passing.”

“But I won’t vote for him because I enjoy it,” she added.

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Dozens dead or missing after tropical storm hits the Philippines

By JASON GUTIÉRREZ

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escue workers battled intermittent heavy rain to reach many people still missing Wednesday, three days after Tropical Storm Megi pummeled the country, causing widespread landslides and flooding in the central Philippines.

Hardest hit was the city of Baybay in central Leyte province, where landslides buried a remote community and left 48 people dead as of Wednesday, according to police. Fifteen others were swept away by floods in five other central and southern provinces and are still missing, officials said.

In all, search and rescue teams were looking for nearly 30 people still unaccounted for, officials said.

Mark Timbal, a spokesman for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, said local officials in Leyte had pre-emptively evacuated many residents in Baybay into areas that were safe — or so they thought.

“The landslide reached beyond the hazard-prone areas,” Timbal said in Manila.

“Some of the residents had evacuated there and did not expect the landslide to reach

The scene of a landslide that hit the village of Kantagnos, part of Baybay in Leyte Province, the Philippines, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Megi. that location.”

“We did not foresee the devastation

brought about by this landslide,” he added.

While the storm has moved out of the

Philippines, intermittent rains have continued, hampering search and rescue efforts.

Baybay’s mayor, Jose Carlos Cari, said he feared that the casualty figures could rise.

“We are still searching for many people missing,” he said. “Our responders are wading through mud.”

The nearby town of Abuyog was also hit by a landslide. Floodwaters had receded, but officials said nearly 80% of one village there had been wiped out.

“After the landslide, the remaining 20% of houses along the coast were swamped by a storm surge,” said Lemuel Gin Traya, Abuyog’s mayor. “It was one huge wave.”

All in all, about nine regions and an estimated 139,000 people in the Philippines’ eastern seaboard were affected, the disaster relief agency in Manila said.

The Philippines sits on the so-called typhoon belt and endures an estimated 20 storms a year, some devastating.

In December, about 400 people were killed when Typhoon Rai pummeled the central region. And in November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan slammed the central Philippines, killing thousands.

Death toll in South Africa floods passes 250

By JOHN ELIGON

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he death toll from several days of punishing rain that drenched the city of Durban and the surrounding areas near South Africa’s east coast rose to more than 250 on Wednesday as the nation’s president visited the area to take stock of the devastation.

Although the rain in the region stopped Tuesday, officials were still trying to fully assess the massive human and infrastructure toll as rescue crews rummaged through muddy hillsides in search of the missing.

The steady rain, which came down in droves at times, started late last week and continued almost nonstop through the weekend, washing away bridges, leaving gaping holes in roadways, and sweeping homes and shacks from their foundations.

Parts of a national highway were flooded

and looked like a river.

President Cyril Ramaphosa traveled Wednesday to KwaZulu-Natal province, the area where the destruction occurred, meeting with provincial leaders and touring affected regions.

“You have experienced the biggest tragedy that we have ever seen,” Ramaphosa told residents of an affected community, according to television news video of his visit.

Witnesses and rescue workers gave harrowing accounts of what unfolded, as riverbanks overflowed and muddy water flooded communities.

Some residents sought refuge on rooftops, waiting to be rescued. In Tongaat, a town 40 minutes north of the Durban city center, a woman driving home with two children was swept away by a river that Officials were assessing human and infrastructure toll of days of heavy rains in broke its banks, according to Bilall Jeewa South Africa. of Gift of the Givers, a charity group.

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What do we do if Putin uses chemical weapons?

By BRET STEPHENS

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here are reports that Russia may be planning to use — or, according to unverified reports from local officials in Mariupol, might have already used — chemical weapons as part of its offensive in eastern Ukraine. The Biden administration has already set up a Tiger Team of national security officials to consider options in the event this happens; now is the time for these discussions to become more public.

We’ve traveled this road before, badly. In August 2012, Barack Obama publicly warned the Bashar Assad regime in Syria against employing chemical weapons. “A red line for us is we start seeing a whole bunch of chemical weapons moving around or being utilized,” he said. “That would change my calculus.”

It didn’t. The following year, reports emerged that Assad had begun using chemical weapons, culminating in a sarin gas attack in a suburb of Damascus.

Obama hesitated, fearing a wider war. The British Parliament voted against taking military action in Syria.

Congressional Republicans switched overnight from hawkish interventionists to skeptical isolationists. Vladimir Putin intervened with a face-saving offer to get Assad to voluntarily divest himself of his chemical arsenal.

The Obama administration crowed that it had achieved the best possible result. But it later came to light that Assad had not given up his full arsenal, and he continued to use chlorine gas against his adversaries without consequence. Putin consolidated his alliance with Assad, eventually leading to the introduction of Russian forces in Syria in 2015.

And it served as a predicate for Russia’s seizure of Crimea a few months later. Obama’s hesitance in Syria “was decisive,” former President François Hollande of France recently told my colleague Roger Cohen.

“Decisive for American credibility, and that had consequences. After that, I believe, Mr. Putin considered Mr. Obama weak.”

This is not a scenario the Biden team can afford to repeat. What should the administration do?

Make only promises it intends to keep. Syria’s use of chemical weapons was a military, humanitarian and international-norms crisis. Obama’s red line turned it into a crisis of American credibility — one whose consequences were much farther-reaching than anything that happened in Syria.

The U.S. response should be asymmetric. President Joe Biden issued a veiled threat to Putin when they met last June in Geneva, by mentioning the ran-

somware attack on the Colonial Pipeline: “I looked at him. I said, ‘Well, how would you feel if ransomware took on the pipelines from your oil fields?’ ” That was fair warning.

Bring maximum diplomatic pressure to bear on Germany and other European states to end oil and gas imports from Russia. According to one estimate, those sales provide the Kremlin with $1 billion a day.

Berlin remains the weakest link in the effort to create an effective sanctions regime against Russia. This position, craven now, will become morally untenable for Germany if Russia starts gassing Ukrainians. It should lead to the immediate removal of all Russian financial institutions from the SWIFT transaction system to make payments for oil and gas almost impossible.

Tear apart Russia’s supply chains. This is the project of Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, who has been looking at ways to disrupt the Kremlin’s military supply chains. It should move beyond this to every sector of the Russian economy, by automatically forbidding any company doing business in Russia to also do business in the United States and, hopefully, Europe.

Arm Ukraine with offensive weapons. “If Putin turns out to have used chemical weapons — a favorite M.O. of his, from poisoning political opponents to supporting their use in the Syrian battlefield — the West needs to respond aggressively,” the former NATO commander Adm. James Stavridis wrote me Tuesday.

“Assuming these weapons would be delivered by air, it raises the ante in giving the Ukrainians even more tools to run an effective no-fly zone, including MIG29 fighters and possibly other platforms and drones with anti-air capability.”

Target Belarus. The Biden administration is leery of direct confrontation with Russia. It should be much less restrained in going after the Kremlin’s puppet regime. Turning off the lights in Minsk for a day would be a useful shot across the bow as the dictator Alexander Lukashenko ponders joining the Kremlin’s military effort.

Expect the worst. “He has no compunction against really horrific activity,” another former top American military commander told me about Aleksandr Dvornikov, Russia’s new theater commander. “That’s what he did in Aleppo.” One of the hallmarks of Assad’s use of chemical weapons is that he began to use them in discreet ways but grew bolder over time. The effect, the former officer warned, could be a “cumulative Srebrenica,” referring to the 1995 Serb massacre of more than 8,000 Muslim men and boys in Bosnia.

A poison hazard sign in Idlib Province in Syria.

Plan for a long war. Make sure we can provision Ukraine with the weapons it needs for at least a year.

Begin to train Ukrainian forces in advanced Western combat systems. Prepare to wall off Russia from the global economy for a decade.

We may not be able to stop Putin from using chemical weapons, but we can still avoid the fatal mistake we made a decade ago with Assad.

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Sala Emergencia Centro Médico trabajará con normalidad durante el resto de la Semana Santa POR EL STAR STAFF

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AN JUAN – El director ejecutivo de la Administración de Servicios Médicos (ASEM), Jorge Matta González, aseguró que la Sala de Emergencias de Centro Médico continuará operando de manera ininterrumpida durante los días que restan de la Semana Santa.

“Nuestros servicios continuarán como de costumbre. Somos una facilidad hospitalaria por lo que las festividades, sean las que sean, no cambian el curso de la operación. Nuestro personal se encuentra preparado”, subrayó Matta González al advertir que a partir de esta noche y mañana podrá

reflejarse un aumento en el tránsito en las carreteras, por lo que hizo un llamado a tomar medidas preventivas y de seguridad para evitar cualquier accidente que pueda provocar situaciones lamentables.

No obstante, señaló que las Clínicas Externas estarán ofreciendo servicios hasta hoy miércoles en el horario habitual y recesarán hasta el próximo lunes 18 de abril.

Por su parte, el doctor Charlie Gómez, director médico de Sala de Emergencias, pidió prudencia durante el fin de semana largo. Aseguró que cuenta con el personal, los equipos y el material necesario para atender cualquier situación de emergencia.

A 14.09 la tasa de positividad por COVID-19 y cinco muertes según informe del DS POR CYBERNEWS

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AN JUAN – El informe de COVID-19 del Departamento de Salud (DS) reportó el miércoles sobre 217 casos positivos confirmados, 460 casos probables y cinco muertes.

Las personas fallecidas fueron tres hombres y dos mujeres de 32 a 92 años de las regiones de Arecibo, Bayamón, Fajardo y Ponce.

El monitoreo cubre el periodo del 28 de marzo de 2022 al 11 de abril de 2022.

La tasa de positividad subió a 14.09 por ciento.

Hay 61 adultos hospitalizados y de ellos, 6 están en intensivo. Mientras, 27 menores están hos-

pitalizados y ninguno está en intensivo. 2 adultos están en ventilador y ningún menor.

Con una dosis hay al menos dos millones, 949

mil, 482 personas. Con las dosis completadas hay dos millones, 670 mil, 243 personas.

El total de muertes atribuidas es de 4,182.

Arrestan a uno de los más buscados del área policíaca de Mayagüez POR CYBERNEWS

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AYAGÜEZ – El Negociado de Arrestos e Inteligencia de la Superintendencia Auxiliar de Operaciones Especiales de la Policía, en unión al personal de la División de Arrestos de Mayagüez lograron el arresto el miércoles, de uno de los más buscados del área de Mayagüez.

Según la Uniformada, contra Shakyl Llaurador Morales, de 27 años, pesaba una orden de arresto por el asesinato de Edgar Radamés Segarra Alicea, en el residencial El Carmen, en Mayagüez, la noche del 18

de julio de 2021.

Los cargos contra Llaurador fueron radicados en ausencia por la fiscal Wandie Camacho Santiago, pues se alega que este se encontraba fuera de Puerto Rico.

El juez Luis Padilla Galeano había determinado causa por todos los delitos imputados y le señaló una fianza total de dos millones de dólares.

Este fue arrestado en la mañana por el agente Waldemar Ramírez adscrito a la División de Arrestos del área de Mayagüez, fue ingresado en la Cárcel Las Cucharas de Ponce tras no prestar la fianza impuesta.

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Joan Collins just gets on with it

By ALEXIS SOLOSKI

“I

’m not a bad girl,” said Joan Collins, draped across a white sofa. “I was a very innocent girl. But I had dark hair and green eyes, and I suppose they said that I smoldered.”

This was on a recent, sun-strafed California afternoon in her apartment, part of a luxury building on the edge of Beverly Hills. Collins, an actress whose career has ranged from the sublime (“Land of the Pharaohs”) to the ridiculous (“Empire of the Ants”) to the sublimely ridiculous (“Dynasty”), wore white slacks, an aquamarine blouse and white espadrilles. A pink diamond the size of a strawberry weighted one finger; her hair had been teased toward the heavens. How many synthetic zebras had died for those nearby pillows? That pouf? So many.

As for the smoldering, well, it was 85 degrees outside. Wouldn’t anyone?

Collins, 88, had invited me over — plying me with coffee, water, an assortment of deluxe cookies — to talk about “This Is Joan Collins,” a documentary that ran on the BBC on New Year’s Day and arrived late last month on BritBox. What did it mean to look back on her life for the project? “I’m not very analytical,” she said languorously. “I just do a thing. I just get on with it.”

For the film, Collins gave the producers access to her archives and home movies. She otherwise discounts her contribution. “I said, ‘Just don’t put in too many of the nude bits,’” she said. But she narrates the film, with much of what she says adapted from her memoirs. “Here I am,” she purrs in the opening moments, “after seven decades in the business, to tell you a thing or two about how to survive the perils of the profession and what it really feels like to get

Joan Collins in her apartment in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

The actress reflects on her seven-decade career, predatory Hollywood and why sometimes it’s better not to relive the past. what you want.”

Collins was born in 1933, the eldest child of a dance teacher and a talent agent. As a child, she lived through the Blitz in London — the bombings, evacuations, dislocations — which has made her impatient with what she perceives as whining.

“I have to say, every time I read about an

actor today, they’ve all been abused or had terrible childhoods,” she said. “I had a great childhood, other than the war.”

At 17, she signed with a British film studio. She doesn’t believe she was glamorous.

Not then. But the press disagreed, and she recalled some of the nicknames she was given: Britain’s bad girl, coffee bar vixen, the torrid baggage. She was typecast accordingly.

At first, it bothered her, she said, “then I shrugged and just got on with it.”

When she was 21, Fox made her a contract player, and she came to California. She had separated from her first husband, Maxwell Reed, an actor who had raped her on their first date, she said. As she wrote in her first memoir, “Past Imperfect: An Autobiography,” and reiterates in the documentary, most of the men she encountered in the business were predatory.

She remembered being chased around a house in Palm Springs, a pass made in a car.

Then she stopped remembering. “It’s all nasty memories that I don’t wish to relive,” she said. “It happened. It happened to girls all the time.”

How did she survive it? She shrugged and

got on with it. “A lot of the time, I would just laugh in their faces,” she said.

In these early years, she developed a reputation for promiscuity, which wasn’t entirely deserved, even as it became part of her fame.

(A 2015 auction of her belongings included not only love letters, but also her headboard.) “I did have a lot of boyfriends, but sequentially,” she said. “And I would sleep with some of them.

Not at the same time. I think that I was ahead of my time, because women didn’t do that.”

At 30, she married actor and songwriter Anthony Newley and had two children. When her relationship with Newley ended, she married music executive Ron Kass and had a daughter. Later, there was a fourth marriage, to Swedish singer Peter Holm. (“The only one I didn’t understand was the Swede,” she said.

“That was such a total mistake.”) She now lives with her fifth husband, theatrical producer Percy Gibson. He was the one who brought the water and took away the cookies.

She left the business after she married Newley, and she struggled to return to it. The documentary includes clips of a particular low point, the real estate investors vs. mutant insects B movie “The Empire of the Ants” (1977). How did she handle schlocky material? “You do the best you can,” she said. “You learn your lines, you hit your marks and you get on with it.”

Only rarely could she escape typecasting, but she shrugged that off, too, recounting a conversation she had with actor John Gielgud, in which he told her that because she could never escape her physicality, she could never play an ugly woman. “That was true for a certain amount of years,” she said.

She believes that good looks can be a deterrent when it comes to quality roles: “Which the young actresses of today realize, which is why most of them try to look as ordinary as possible.”

In the late 1970s, she made a comeback with two soft-core films — “The Stud” and “The Bitch” — adapted from novels by her sister Jackie Collins. This exposure led to her most famous role, Alexis in Aaron Spelling’s nighttime soap “Dynasty.”

Despite well-publicized on-set struggles, and the producers’ petty reaction to her demands for equal pay, she remains proud of “Dynasty.” Much of the memorabilia hung throughout her apartment dates from that era. “It was glamorous,” she said. “It was about very, very rich people, most of them good looking.” She compared it to the current hit “Succession,” although she remarked that on “Succession” they wear shabbier clothes.

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Gilbert Gottfried, comedian with a distinctive voice, dies at 67

Gilbert Gottfried stands before a portrait of Groucho Marx at his apartment in Manhattan on Feb. 23, 2015.

By CLAY RISEN and PETER KEEPNEWS

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ilbert Gottfried, the comedian who gave voice to the parrot in the hit Disney animated feature “Aladdin” and the duck in commercials for Aflac insurance — and whose manic, loudmouthed and highly original stand-up routines mixed old-fashioned borschtbelt shtick with cringeworthy vulgarity — died Tuesday in New York City. He was 67.

His friend and publicist Glenn Schwartz said in a statement that the cause was muscular dystrophy.

Gottfried’s voice-over work — notably his portrayal of the excitable parrot Iago in “Aladdin” (1992) and its sequels and spinoffs — earned him a legion of fans. Many of them were too young to have seen, or even known about, the Gilbert Gottfried who was captured telling a graphically filthy joke in the 2005 documentary “The Aristocrats” — telling it in the fall of 2001 to a crowd at a roast that had grown suddenly hostile after he tried to make light of the Sept.

11 terrorist attacks.

Gottfried began doing stand-up around New York as a teenager, and soon developed a reputation among his fellow comics as a comedian’s comedian who mixed a craftsman’s at-

tention to timing with a penchant for inventive if sometimes intentionally obscure humor.

Nevertheless, he earned enough renown to be invited to join the first “Saturday Night Live” cast assembled after producer Lorne Michaels and all the previous cast members and writers had left, in the fall of 1980. It was a notorious disaster. He was on the show for just 13 episodes before the replacement producer, Jean Doumanian, was let go, along with almost all of the new cast. (Michaels did not return until 1985.)

But Gottfried’s newfound visibility soon brought him more work, including appearances on MTV, guest spots on sitcoms like “The Cosby Show” and small but noteworthy roles in “Beverly Hills Cop II,” “Problem Child,” “Look Who’s Talking II” and other movies.

He didn’t leave stand-up, and as the 1980s progressed, he perfected his stage persona as a dyspeptic, unlikable comedian willing to shock, awe and not look back — a stance that often got him in trouble.

He was widely criticized after joking about masturbation at the 1991 Emmy Awards.

He was fired as the voice of the Aflac duck in 2011 after making insensitive jokes on Twitter about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan that

year. (Some of his even more ribald humor is collected on a 2005 DVD, “Dirty Jokes.”)

Still, Gottfried maintained an ardent following, especially among comedy connoisseurs who respected his timing as well as his other considerable talents. Although he was best known for his loud, annoying voice, he was also an excellent impressionist, whose best-known voices included Jerry Seinfeld, Andrew Dice Clay and Groucho Marx as an old man.

He was a regular on late-night talk shows and radio shows, notably Howard Stern’s, a venue where he could unwind his often rambling stories and veer a bit further into the blue comedy he specialized in. It was that same unchecked humor that made him a regular on Comedy Central’s series of roasts, in which celebrities take turns jabbing at the guest of “honor.”

Gottfried was, more than many comedians, a creature of late-night TV, reveling in aliens, lounge lizards and other weird corners of American pop culture — as he demonstrated when he hosted “Up All Night,” a weekly presentation of B- and C-grade horror and action movies that ran on the USA Network from 1989 to 1998.

He himself appeared in several movies of roughly the same quality. In “Highway to Hell,” a 1991 horror comedy, he played Hitler. In the fourth, fifth and sixth installments of “Sharknado,” about an extreme weather event that rains man-eating fish from the sky, he played a reporter.

In more recent years, Gottfried co-hosted a popular podcast, “Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast,” with Frank Santopadre, focusing on some of the more obscure corners of showbiz and featuring interviews with movie and TV actors and other comedians. And he continued to appear in whatever pop-culture ephemera came his way, including “Celebrity

Apprentice” and, with his wife, Dara, “Celebrity Wife Swap.”

In 2011 Gottfried published a well-received memoir, “Rubber Balls and Liquor,” in which he copped to his penchant for crude humor but refused to apologize.

“I don’t always mean to offend,” he wrote. “I only sometimes mean to offend.”

Gilbert Gottfried was born Feb. 28, 1955, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. His family lived above a hardware store run by his father, Max, and Max’s brother Seymour. (In his book, he claimed it was called “Gilbert’s Father’s Hardware Store.”) His mother, Lillian (Zimmerman) Gottfried, was a homemaker.

His family moved around Brooklyn in areas Gilbert would later describe as awful. He escaped through watching old movies on TV and imitating celebrities.

When he was 15, he attended an open mic night at the Bitter End in Greenwich Village. He did impressions of Humphrey Bogart and other celebrities, the audience laughed, and soon he found himself hooked on performing.

“Basically, I think I was too stupid to do anything else, and that stupidity helped me,” he told The El Paso Times in 2018. “Not only was I too stupid to do anything else, but I was too stupid to think of the odds against it.”

In the late 1990s, at a Grammy Awards party at the Tavern on the Green in Manhattan, Gottfried picked up someone’s dropped food and put it on his plate. The former owner of the food, Dara Kravitz, who worked in the music industry, looked at him in disbelief. The two married in 2007 and later settled in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.

She survives him, along with their two children, Lily and Max, and a sister, Karen Gottfried. Another sister, Arlene Gottfried, a wellknown photographer, died in 2017.

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A matzo-based brittle for the modern age

Salted peanut and caramel matzo brittle. An adaptation of a popular chocolate matzo toffee, this recipe pairs salted peanut and caramel for a sweet-salty crunch.

By JOAN NATHAN

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ike so many others, I, for years, drizzled chocolate over matzo for my children at Passover, so I was no stranger to matzo treats. But somehow, I missed the creation of caramel matzo crunch, also called “matzo buttercrunch” or “matzo brittle,” its many incarnations found in cookbooks, on blogs and on websites. Sometimes the provenance is recognized, but mostly not.

Being the food detective that I am, though, I thought I would set the record straight. The earliest recipe I could find comes from Marcy Goldman, author of “A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking,” first published in 1998. In the book, she includes a recipe she calls “My Trademark, Most Requested, Absolutely Magnificent Caramel Matzoh Crunch.”

In 1986, Goldman was searching for

a Passover dessert to pitch to newspapers in the United States and Canada and spotted a recipe for “Easy Toffee Bars” in a 1978 copy of “Farm Journal’s Choice Chocolate Recipes”

by Elise W. Manning. In it, they used saltine crackers as a base for the treats.

“A light bulb went off,” Goldman, 67, said over Zoom from her home in Montreal.

“If you could use saltines, why not swap them for matzo?”

She did just that, and the recipe took off from there.

Occasionally, guests have brought Goldman’s crunch to my Passover Seder, never straying too far from the original.

This year, though, I updated her recipe: I included a topping of peanuts and swapped the chocolate for protein-rich peanut butter.

The crunchy peanuts and a sprinkle of fleur de sel counteract the sweetness of the cara-

mel, which acts as a binder.

While many Sephardic Jews have long considered peanuts kosher for Passover, most Ashkenazi Jews have avoided them during the holiday. But the Rabbinical Assembly, the rabbinical arm of the Conservative movement, has deemed them acceptable to consume during Passover. (This change has not been observed by the Orthodox.)

And if you can’t find a kosher-for-Passover peanut butter, such as Shneider’s, you could try this treat with other nut butters, like almond or cashew, or even tahini with a sprinkle of halvah. The recipe has many possibilities, and, wrapped and tucked into a tin, it makes a tasty gift for the Seder host. But just beware: This sweet is totally habit-forming.

I asked Goldman what she thinks about all the variations of her recipe.

“It’s been around so much that I am fine with it now,” she said. “I think for the person who can’t cook or bake, being the ‘one who brings the matzo buttercrunch’ rescues them.”

Salted peanut and caramel matzo brittle Recipe from Marcy Goldman Adapted by Joan Nathan Yield: 8 to 12 servings Total time: 30 minutes, plus cooling 4 square matzos 1 cup/227 grams unsalted butter, cut into 1-tablespoon pieces 1 cup/220 grams firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 cup/200 grams smooth peanut butter

3/4 cup/105 grams roasted, salted peanuts, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt 1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees and line a rimmed 11-by-17 or 12-by-18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, covering the pan and extending over the sides.

2. Lay 2 matzo squares in the pan, positioning the concave side up to best retain the caramel. Then, like a puzzle, fit the remaining matzo onto the baking sheet, carefully breaking pieces to fill the entire baking pan in one layer. (Don’t worry if they are not perfect; the brittle will be cut up later.)

3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil, about 6 minutes. Boil just until very bubbly, another 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat and pour over the matzo, covering completely. Working quickly, spread the caramel using a heatproof spatula, then spoon it on top if it spills between the cracks in the matzo.

4. Place the baking sheet in the oven and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, checking to make sure the edges and top are not burning.

5. Once the matzo is almost done baking, heat the peanut butter in a microwave until slightly warmed and easily pourable, about 20 to 30 seconds on high.

6. Remove the matzo from the oven and drizzle the warmed peanut butter on top, then sprinkle with the peanuts, then the salt. Cool, break into pieces, then transfer to a lidded container. Brittle is best — and at its snappiest — when chilled. Refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes until peanut butter firms up.

Brittle will keep up to 1 month frozen; let it thaw for about 10 minutes before serving.

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FDA panel explores challenges of revamping coronavirus vaccines

By SHARON LaFRANIERE

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esearchers trying to devise an updated coronavirus vaccine for use this fall would have to settle on a formula as early as June to meet that deadline, federal officials said last week, even though some clinical trials are just now getting underway.

The assessment came during a daylong meeting of outside advisers to the Food and Drug Administration, who convened to strategize about what the nation’s coronavirus vaccine policy should look like moving forward. The session underscored how deeply the road ahead is studded with uncertainties.

Among the most basic questions debated: At what point would officials decide that the existing vaccines are not working well enough? And if better vaccines are deemed necessary, when might clinical trials provide answers about suitable replacements?

The meeting captured a transition point for the Biden administration as it tries to fashion a vaccine strategy for the rest of this year. Some federal health officials are convinced that the existing vaccines need to be retooled to offer better protection than they do now. They hope to have a revised version by the fall, when they fear the virus could resurge in force.

Doses of modified vaccine could cost the federal government about $5 billion to $12 billion, one senior federal official said. Congress has moved to slice the administration’s new COVID budget request roughly in half, which the official said might not leave enough to cover that cost.

At the same time, vaccine manufacturers and federal researchers are scrambling to figure out what a revised vaccine should look like. A new study by the National Institutes of Health, for example, is analyzing how Moderna’s vaccine works if revised to target three different variants, alone or in combination. But it only just began recruiting volunteers, with results expected sometime this summer.

Robert Johnson, the director of an infectious disease division within the Department of Health and Human Services, told the panel that even once regulators decide upon a reconfigured vaccine, manufacturers would need several months to produce doses.

“If you’re not on your way to that clinical trial by the beginning of May, it is very difficult to have collectively across manufacturers enough product to meet that demand” by fall, he said.

Dr. Peter Marks, who oversees vaccine regulation at the FDA, also described the time frame as highly compressed, saying regulators may need to settle on a new vaccine formula by May or June if they want to switch from the existing ones.

The trials underway are too small to provide efficacy data of the type that led to the authorization of the existing vaccines.

But they could produce enough data for federal health officials to determine whether a reconfigured vaccine will create a stronger or more lasting immune response — a metric used to infer efficacy.

Expert after expert at the meeting described how much

Some senior federal health officials are convinced that the existing vaccines need to be retooled to offer better protection than they do now. guesswork is involved in that effort. No one knows which variant of the virus will dominate in the fall, when federal officials consider a new surge highly likely. There is some chance that before then, another variant like omicron will emerge and redraw the coronavirus picture in a wholly unexpected way. “Not likely, but it’s there,” Marks said of that possibility.

Trevor Bedford, a biostatistician at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, said the coronavirus had been mutating at several times the rate of the flu virus, for which vaccines are redesigned annually. While that pace may slow, the virus’s plasticity indicates it “is likely to keep on evolving,” he said.

How exactly it will do that is anyone’s guess. “There’s no guarantee that every emergent variant is going to be the basis for the next variant,” warned Dr. Michael Nelson, an immunologist at the University of Virginia Medical School.

Meanwhile, federal officials and their outside advisers continue to grapple with what the threshold is for determining that existing vaccines are not doing a good enough job. Marks said the committee’s consensus appeared to be that COVID vaccines should prevent severe disease, not necessarily infection or mild disease.

The question was especially relevant because just last week, the FDA authorized a second booster for Americans 50 and older, along with some others. But the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outright recommended those shots only for people 65 and older, and anyone 50 to 64 with

serious underlying health conditions.

Some immunologists and vaccine experts have said the FDA lacked the necessary data to authorize second boosters, while other health officials have maintained that people should have the option of another shot.

Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, the president of Meharry Medical College in Tennessee and a committee member, asked Marks why he did not solicit the panel’s advice before deciding whether to authorize a second booster.

Marks said the FDA did not consider offering a second booster to be “a major expansion or a major change.” Jerry Weir, another senior agency official, said the FDA expected to ask the advisory panel to review any reconfiguration of the existing vaccines before moving forward with emergency authorization.

Dr. Amanda Cohn, a senior CDC official, said her agency’s data showed that existing vaccines are more than 80% effective in preventing hospitalization in Americans without immune deficiencies — including older people and those with chronic medical conditions. She suggested that COVID treatments after infection may be more effective than additional shots of vaccine in protecting Americans against severe disease.

Dr. Christopher Murray, a professor at the University of Washington whose institute has modeled the pandemic’s trends, predicted that antiviral treatments like the pills recently developed by Pfizer will cut mortality rates even if a new variant as infectious as omicron and as deadly as delta emerges.

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Astronomers find what might be the most distant galaxy yet

By DENNIS OVERBYE

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stronomers have been leapfrogging each other into the past lately. Last week, a group using the Hubble Space Telescope announced they had discovered what could be the most distant and earliest star ever seen, nicknamed Earendel, which twinkled 12.9 billion years ago, only 900 million years after the Big Bang.

Now another international group of astronomers, pushing the limits of the biggest telescopes on Earth, say they have discovered what appears to be the earliest and most distant collection of

starlight ever seen: a reddish blob usefully named HD1, which was pouring out prodigious amounts of energy only 330 million years after the Big Bang.

That realm of time is so far unexplored.

Another blob, HD2 appears almost as far away.

Astronomers can only guess what these blobs are — galaxies or quasars or maybe something else entirely — while they wait for their chance to observe them with the new James Webb Space Telescope. But whatever they are, astronomers say, they could shed light on a crucial phase in the cosmos as it evolved from pristine primordial fire

into planets, life and us.

“I am excited as a kid who spots the very first firework in a magnificent and highly anticipated show,” said Fabio Pacucci of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. “This could well be one of the first glimmers of light to illuminate the cosmos in a show that ultimately created every star, planet and even flower that we see around us today — more than 13 billion years later.”

Pacucci was part of a team led by Yuichi Harikane of the University of Tokyo that spent 1,200 hours using various ground-based telescopes to search for very early galaxies. Their findings were released Thursday in The Astrophysical Journal and the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. Their work was also reported in Sky & Telescope magazine earlier this year.

In the expanding universe, the farther an object is from us, the faster it is moving away from us. Just as the sound of a receding ambulance siren shifts to a lower tone, that motion causes an object’s light to shift to longer redder wavelengths. In search of the most distant galaxies the astronomers sifted through some 70,000 objects, and HD1 was the reddest one they could find.

“HD1’s red color matched the expected characteristics of a galaxy 13.5 billion light years away surprisingly well, giving me a little bit of goose bumps when I found it,” Harikane said in a statement released by the Center of Astrophysics.

The gold standard of cosmic distances however is the redshift, derived by obtaining a spectrum of the object and measuring how much the wavelengths emitted by characteristic elements have increased or shifted to the red. Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, or ALMA — a collection of radio telescopes in Chile — Harikane and his team got a tentative redshift for HD1 of 13, meaning that the wavelength of the light emitted by an oxygen atom had stretched to 14 times its wavelength at rest. The other blob’s redshift has not been determined.

That dated the presumed galaxy to only 330 million years after time began, smack in the hunting ground of the Webb telescope, which will also be able to confirm the redshift measurement.

“If the redshift from ALMA can be confirmed, then this would indeed be a spectacular object,” said Marcia Rieke of the University of Arizona who is a principal investigator for the Webb telescope.

According to the story astronomers tell, the road to the universe as we know it started about 100 million years after the Big Bang, when hydrogen and helium created in the primordial explosion began to condense into the first stars, known as Population 3 stars (Populations 1 and 2, which have large amounts of heavier elements, are present in galaxies today). Such stars, composed of only hydrogen and helium, have never been observed, and they would have been much bigger and brighter than the ones in the universe today. They would have burned hot and died fast in supernova explosions that then jump-started the chemical evolution polluting a pristine universe with elements like oxygen and iron, the stuff of us.

Pacucci said they first thought that HD1 and HD2 were what are called starburst galaxies, which billow with new stars. But after further research, they discovered that HD1 seemed to be producing stars more than 10 times faster than such galaxies usually do.

Another possibility, Pacucci said, is that this galaxy was birthing those very first ultraluminous Population 3 stars.

Yet another explanation is that all this radiance comes from material splashing into a supermassive black hole 100 million times the mass of the sun. But astronomers have trouble explaining how a black hole could have grown so big so early in cosmic time.

Was it born that way — in the chaos of the Big Bang — or was it just stupendously hungry?

“HD1 would represent a giant baby in the delivery room of the early universe,” Avi Loeb, a co-author on Pacucci’s paper, said.

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Thursday, April 14, 2022 facilidades de Energía Eléctrica y Telecomunicaciones, incluyendo, pero sin limitarse a, Teléfono y Televisión por Cable. De un ancho de 5 pies a lo largo de la colindancia Sur del solar arriba segregado y la cual tiene un área de 18.00 metros cuadrados. Sobre los terrenos por los cuales habrá de discurrir la servidumbre aquí establecida, no podrán instalarse losas, pavimentos, siembras, ni realizarse actos de naturaleza alguna que puedan ocasionar roturas o desperfectos a dicha infraestructura o que pueda impedir el libre y completo uso y disfrute de la servidumbre. La escritura de hipoteca se encuentra inscrita en el sistema Karibe al Tomo de Arecibo, finca 53,993, Registro de la Propiedad de Arecibo, Sección Primera, según modificada, inscripciones 2da, 3ra y 4ta. Modificada la hipoteca de la inscripción 2da., en cuanto al principal que se amplía por la sumad e $6,951.87 para un nuevo principal de $109,049.87, los intereses serán al 5.125% anual, vencedero el día 1ro. de junio de 2041, según la escritura número 472, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 20 de junio de 2011, ante el Notario Público Néstor Machado Cortés, inscrita al tomo Karibe de Arecibo, Registro de la Propiedad de Arecibo, Sección Primera, finca 53,993, inscripción 3ra. Modificada nuevamente la hipoteca de la inscripción 2da., en cuanto al principal que se amplía a la suma de $5,662.89 para un nuevo principal de $114,712.76, los intereses serán al 3.75% anual, vencedero el día 1ro. de septiembre de 2045, según la escritura número 307, otorgada en Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, el día 10 de septiembre de 2015, ante el Notario Público J. Francisco Sepúlveda Rivera, al tomo Karibe de Arecibo, Registro de la Propiedad de Arecibo, Sección Primera, finca 53,993, inscripción 4ta. La dirección física de la propiedad antes descrita es: Urbanización Valle Colinas, Solar 3-K, Lot Dominguito Ward, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. La subasta se llevará a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma de $111,518.86 de principal, intereses al 3.75% anual, desde el día 1ro. de marzo de 2017, hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad de $10,209.20 estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, más recargos acumulados, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta para el inmueble será de $114,712.76 y de ser necesaria una segunda subasta, la cantidad mínima será equivalente a 2/3 partes de aquella,

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WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS CERTIFICATE TRUSTEE OF BOSCO CREDIT II TRUST SERIES 2017-1 Plaintiff V.

WILLIAM MUÑOZ SERRA, HIS WIFE ROSA MARIA HERNÁNDEZ CRUZ AND THE CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP THAT EXISTS BETWEEN THEM

Defendants Civil No.: 19-2137 GAG. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE EX-PARTE COLLECTION OF MONIES; Civil Núm.: CG2021CV03108.

JUDICIAL SALE OF COLLA(701). Sobre: EXPEDICIÓN DE TERAL PROPERTY. NOTICE CARTAS TESTAMENTARIAS. OF SALE. AVISO. Peticionario

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WHEREAS, Default Judgment was entered on July 9, 2020, in favor of Plaintiff for the principal sum of $161,616.84, plus accrued interest in the amount of $34,064.04 (accruing daily at $30.44) at the rate of 6.875% per annum, plus $18,160.00 for costs, charges, disbursements and attorneys’ fees in the above cause as agreed in the Mortgage Note in the event judicial foreclosure and collection action, plus $11,112.10 in expenses and advances made by the plaintiff. On July 7, 2021, an Order and Writ of Execution were entered confirming the aforementioned Default Judgment. WHEREAS, pursuant to said judgment, the undersigned SPECIAL MASTER, Joel Ronda Feliciano, was ordered to sell at public auction for US currency in cash or certified check, without appraisal or right to redemption to the highest bidder, the sale will take place at: E Street, Lot 3, Section 4, Los Frailes Industrial Park, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969 (Coordinates 18,369902866.1126971); this sale is regarding the following property belonging to the Defendants, located at the following physical address: 477 José B. Acevedo Urbanización Los Maestros, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00923, and described in the Property

Registry as follows: “URBAN: Plot of land marked with the number twenty-eight of block A of the plan prepared by the Puerto Rico Housing Authority, URBAN RENEWAL CORPORATION AND HOUSING OF PUERTO RICO, for its project called Teachers Association Cooperative Development, located in Sabana Llana ward, of the municipal district of Río Piedras, with a surface space of three hundred and eighty square meters with fifty hundredths of a square meter, on the edge: by the NORTH, with right of way easement of the Central Avenue, in a curve distance of fifteen meters with one centimeter; by the SOUTH, with the right of way easement of the street number nine, in a curve distance of fifteen meters with one centimeter; by the EAST, with the right of way easement of the street number four north, in a curve distance; and by the WEST, with the plot A-twentyseven, distance of twenty-fivemeters and seventy centimeters. Contains a house of single level with concrete floor and concrete roof blocks that measures twenty-four feet front, by forty feet two inches deep and contains a balcony, living room, three bedrooms, kitchen and sanitary service.” The property is described in the Spanish language in the Property Registry as follows: “URBANA: Solar marcado con el número Veintiocho (28) de la manzana “A” del plano propuesto por la Autoridad sobre Hogares de Puerto Rico, hoy Corporación de Renovación Urbana y Vivienda de Puerto Rico, en Proyecto denominado Teachers Association Cooperative Development, radicado en el Barrio Sabana Llana del término municipal de Rio Piedras, con una cabida superficial de TRESCIENTOS OCHENTA PUNTO CINCUENTA METROS CUADRADOS (380.50 M.C.).L En lindes por el NORTE, con la servidumbre de paso de la Autoridad Central, en distancia parcialmente curvilínea de Quince punto Cero Uno (15.01) metros por el SUR, con servidumbre de paso de la Calle número Nueve (9), en distancia parcialmente curvilínea de Quince punto Cero Uno (15.01) metros; por el ESTE, con servidumbre de paso de la calle número Cuatro (4) Norte, en distancia parcialmente curvilínea de Veinticinco punto Setenta. (25.70) metros; y por el OESTE, con el solar número A guión Veintisiete (A27), en distancia parcialmente curvilínea de Veinticinco punto Setenta (25.70) metros. Enclava una casa de una sola planta de concreto y bloques, techo de concreto para una sola familia. Dirección física: 477 José

B. Acevedo Urbanización Los Maestros, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00923. Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that the potential bidders acquire the property subject to any and all the senior liens that encumber the property. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title that prior and preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax liens (express, tacit, implied or legal), shall continue in effect, it being understood further that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and the bid price shall not be applied toward the cancellation of their cancellation. The present property will be acquired free and clear of all junior liens. WHEREFORE, the FIRST PUBLIC SALE will be held on JUNE 10, 2022 AT 10:00 AM and the minimum bidding amount that will be accepted is the sum of $181,600.00, pursuant to the “Deed of First Mortgage”, Deed Number 722 of December 29, 2008, before notary public José Ruben Vélez Marrero, duly recorded at Page 44, Volume 1036 of Sabana Llana, 18th recording of the Registry of the Property of Puerto Rico, 5th Section of San Juan, securing a mortgage note payable to the Plaintiff, and no lower offers will be accepted. In the event said first auction does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a SECOND PUBLIC AUCTION shall be held on JUNE 17, 2022 AT 10:00 A.M. and the minimum bidding amount that will be accepted will be two-thirds the amount of the minimum bid, the sum of $121,066.67. If said second auction does not result in the adjudication and sale of the property, a THIRD PUBLIC AUCTION shall be held on JUNE 24, 2022 AT 10:00 AM and the minimum bidding amount that will be accepted will be one-half of the minimum bid, the sum of $90,800.00. Upon confirmation of the sale, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens.

For further particulars, reference is made to the judgment entered by the Court in this case, which can be examined in the aforementioned office of the Clerk of the United States District Court. The files and all the documents corresponding to the procedure initiated will be shown at the court’s office during working hours. San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 17 day of March, 2022. Joel Ronda Feliciano, Appointed Special Master, E-mail: rondajoel@me.com, Tel: 787-565-0415.

26 LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE HUMACAO

FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO

Parte Demandante Vs.

SUCESION DE JOSE ANTONIO LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ T/C/C JOSE LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ Y COMO JOSE A. LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ, COMPUESTA POR FULANO Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS Y HYLDA DE JESUS UBILES T.C.C HILDA DE JESUS UBILES, POR SÍ Y COMO CÓNYUGE SUPÉRSTITE; CRIM

Demandados Civil Núm.: HU2021CV00319.

Sala: 205. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA Y COBRO DE DINERO. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS.

A: SUCESION DE JOSE ANTONIO LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ T/C/C JOSE LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ Y COMO JOSE A. LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ, COMPUESTA POR FULANO Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS Y HYLDA DE JESUS UBILES T.C.C HILDA DE JESUS UBILES, POR SÍ Y COMO CÓNYUGE SUPÉRSTITE; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM): ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO: DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA: Y AL PÚBLICO EN GENERAL:

El Alguacil que suscribe, certifica y hace constar que en cumplimiento de Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Humacao, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, por separado, de contado y por moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América. Todo pago recibido por el (la) Alguacil por concepto de subastas será en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del (de la) Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Todo derecho, título, participación e interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en

el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Extensión Verdemar, Barrio Punta Santiago del término municipal de Humacao, Puerto Rico, marcada con el número 1108, con un área de 307.85 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, en 23.50 metros, con el solar número 1107 de dicha urbanización; por el SUR, en 23.50 metros, con el solar número 1109 de dicha urbanización; por el ESTE, en 13.10 metros, con la calle numero 33; y por el OESTE, en 13.10 metros, con terrenos propiedad de Don José Morales Serrano.

Consta inscrito al folio 265 del tomo 347 de Humacao, finca número 14,874. Registro de la Propiedad, Sección de Humacao. La propiedad objeto de ejecución está localizada en la siguiente dirección: Urbanización Verde Mar, #1108 Calle 33, Humacao, P.R. 00791. Según figura en el Estudio de título, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada al siguiente Gravamen posterior a la inscripción del crédito ejecutante: Embargo a favor del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, contra Jose A. López Rodriguez, por la suma de $1,077.46, por concepto de Contribuciones Sobre Ingresos, embargo número PON-2N-18-0022, seguro social número xxx-xx-0775, según Certificación de fecha 1 de agosto de 2017, anotado el día 11 de septiembre de 2017 al Asiento 2017-007660-EST, finca número 14,874. Se le notifica a los acreedores posteriores anteriormente identificados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Se informa que la propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravamen posterior, una vez sea otorgada la escritura de venta judicial y obtenida la Orden y Mandamiento de cancelación de gravamen posterior. (Art. 51, Ley 210-2015). En relación a la finca a subastarse, se establece como tipo mínimo de licitación en la Primera Subasta la suma de $88,492.00, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca #294, otorgada en Humacao, Puerto Rico, el día 26 de octubre de 2016, ante el notario Michel A. Rachid Fournier, inscrita al tomo Karibe de Humacao, finca #14,874, inscripción 7ma. La PRIMERA SUBASTA, se llevará a cabo el día 5 DE JULIO DE 2022 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en mis oficinas sitas en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Humacao, el tipo mínimo para la primera subasta es la suma de $88,492.00. Si la primera subasta del inmueble no

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produjere remate, ni adjudicación, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 12 DE JULIO DE 2022 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo sitio y servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes del precio pactada para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $58,994.66. Si la segunda subasta no produjere remate, ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 19 DE JULIO DE 2022 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar y regirá como tipo mínimo de la tercera subasta la mitad del precio pactado para la primera, o sea, la suma de $44,246.00. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo, para con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: Suma Principal: $73,819.10, con intereses al 3.00% anual, desde el día 1ro de noviembre de 2019, hasta el presente y los que se continúen acumulando hasta su total y completo pago, más la suma de $8,849.20 estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, más cualquier otra suma que resulte por cualesquiera otros adelantos que se hayan hecho la demandante, en virtud de las disposiciones de la escritura de hipoteca y del Pagaré hipotecario. Para más información, a las personas interesadas se les notifica que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal, durante las horas laborables. Este EDICTO DE SUBASTA, se publicará en los lugares públicos correspondientes y en un periódico de circulación general en la jurisdicción de Puerto Rico. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los referentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes.

Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se procederá a otorgar la correspondiente Escritura de Venta Judicial y el Alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial al nuevo dueño, si así se lo solicita dentro del término de veinte (20) días, de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del deudor la ocupen.

Expedido en Humacao, Puerto Rico, a 18 de febrero de 2022.

MARÍA DEL PILAR RIVERA RIVERA, ALGUACIL REGIONAL. WILNELIA RIVERA DELGADO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #249.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE MAYAGÜEZ SALA SUPERIOR

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante V.

MIGUEL ÁNGEL NICOLAI ORTIZ, SU ESPOSA ELISA MARIEL HERNÁNDEZ GONZÁLEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: MZ2019CV01439.

Sala: 307. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. AVISO DE SUBASTA. El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Mayagüez, Sala Superior de Mayagüez, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, hago saber, a la parte demandada y al PÚBLICO EN GENERAL: Que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el día 28 de febrero de 2022, por la Secretaría del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor la propiedad que ubica y se describe a continuación: RÚSTICA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Apartamento para uso residencial, marcado con el número doscientos tres guión B (203-B) localizado en el Segunda planta del Edificio B del Condominio Bahía Real, sito en el Barrio Pedernales de Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, con un área superficial de 587.51 pies cuadrados, equivalentes a 54.60 metros cuadrados, y que colinda: por el NORTE, en 13 pies 9 pulgadas, con elementos exteriores del Edificio; por el SUR, en 11 pies 11 pulgadas, con elementos comunes del Condominio y en 3 pies 2 pulgadas, con elementos comunes del Condominio; por el ESTE, en 5 pies 8 pulgadas, con elementos exteriores del edificio y en 39 pies 2 pulgadas, con el Apartamento 204-B; y por el OESTE, en 29 pies, con el Apartamento 202-B y en 16 pies 10 pulgadas, con elementos comunes del Condominio.

Este apartamento consta de sala-comedor, cocina, un (1) dormitorio, un (1) baño, “laundry” y “balcón”. Su puerta de entrada y salida comunica al vestíbulo o pasillo comunal del edificio. Le corresponde el 1.80 por ciento de los elementos comunes generales del Condominio y el 5.40 por ciento de los elementos comunes limitados del Condominio. Le corresponde el uso del estacionamiento identificado con el número 3 en el Plano de Inscripción. Inscrita al folio 52 del tomo 1001, finca

#34,446 de Cabo Rojo. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de San Germán.

La propiedad ubica en: 203-B Condominio Bahía Real Cabo Rojo, PR 00623. El producto de la subasta se destinará a satisfacer al demandante hasta donde alcance, la SENTENCIA dictada a su favor el día 21 de enero de 2020, notificada el 9 de diciembre de 2021, en el presente caso civil, a saber la suma de $126,350.46 por concepto de principal; generando intereses a razón de 5.67% desde el 1ro de julio de 2017; cargos por demora los cuales al igual que los intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda reclamada en este pleito, y la suma de $14,150.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado; y demás créditos accesorios garantizados hipotecariamente. La adjudicación se hará al mejor postor, quien deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el acto mismo de la adjudicación, en efectivo (moneda del curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América), giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del alguacil del Tribunal. LA PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a efecto el día 12 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la Sala de Alguaciles de Subastas del Centro Judicial de Mayagüez, Sala Superior de Mayagüez, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Que el precio mínimo fijado para la PRIMERA SUBASTA es de $141,500.00. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una SEGUNDA SUBASTA la misma se llevará a efecto el día 19 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la Sala de Alguaciles de Subastas del Centro Judicial de Mayagüez, Sala Superior de Mayagüez, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. El precio mínimo para la SEGUNDA SUBASTA será de $94,333.33, equivalentes a dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una TERCERA SUBASTA la misma se llevará a efecto el día 26 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la Sala de Alguaciles de Subastas del Centro Judicial de Mayagüez, Sala Superior de Mayagüez, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. El precio mínimo para la TERCERA SUBASTA será de $70,750.00, equivalentes a la mitad (1/2) del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente; se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor, todo ello a tenor con lo dispone el Articulo 104 de la Ley Núm. 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015 conocida como “Ley del Registro de la

Propiedad Inmueble del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico”.

La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquiere libre de toda carga y gravamen que afecte la mencionada finca según el Artículo 102, inciso 6. Una vez confirmada la venta judicial por el Honorable Tribunal, se procederá a otorgar la correspondiente escritura de venta judicial y se pondrá al comprador en posesión física del inmueble de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda aquella persona o personas que tengan interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, y para conocimiento de todos los licitadores y el público en general, el presente Edicto se publicará por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas, con un intervalo de por lo menos siete días entre ambas publicaciones, en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico y se fijará además en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio en que ha de celebrarse dicha venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía. Se les informa, por último, que: a.

Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la secretaría del tribunal durante las horas laborables. b. Que se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes.

Se entenderá, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate.

EXPIDO, el presente EDICTO, en Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, hoy día 28 de marzo de 2022. josé m. Crespo Nazario, Alguacil placa #522, División de Subastas, Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Mayagüez, Sala Superior de Mayagüez.

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE GUAYAMA SALA SUPERIOR DE SALINAS

FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO

Parte Demandante Vs.

JOSE ALVINO SANTIAGO

Parte Demandada Caso Civil Núm.: GM2018CV00558. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA IN-REM. ANUNCIO DE SUBASTA. El suscribiente, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Salinas, Oficina de Subasta; a los demandados de epígrafe y al público en general hace saber que los autos y documentos del caso de epígrafe estarán de

manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables y que venderá en pública subasta al mejor postor, en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América en efectivo, cheque certificado, o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en mi oficina en este Tribunal el derecho que tenga la parte demandada en el inmueble que se relaciona más adelante para pagar la SENTENCIA por $83,640.19 del balance principal; los intereses vencidos sobre dicho principal computados al 4.50% anual desde el día primero de junio de 2017, hasta su total pago; más el 4% computado sobre cada mensualidad de $470.93 por concepto de cargos por demora desde el primero de julio de 2017 a razón de $18.84 mensuales hasta su total pago, más la suma de $9,294.30 como cantidad estipulada para honorarios de abogado, pactada en la escritura de hipoteca; y cuales quiera otras sumas que por cualesquiera concepto legal se devenguen hasta el día de la subasta. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar número quince (15) del Bloque C de la Urbanización Valles de Salinas, radicada en el Barrio Pueblo del término municipal de Salinas, Puerto Rico, con un área superficial de TRESCIENTOS OCHO PUNTO QUINCE (308.15) METROS CUADRADOS. En lindes por el NORTE, en distancia de veintidós punto ochenta y dos (22.82) metros, con el solar dieciséis (16) del mismo bloque; por el SUR, en distancia de veintidós punto ochenta y seis (22.86) metros, con el solar catorce (14) del mismo bloque; por el ESTE, en distancia de trece punto cuarenta y nueve (13.49) metros, con camino municipal B; y por el OESTE, en distancia de trece punto cuarenta y nueve (13.49) metros, con los solares uno (1) y dos (2) del mismo bloque.

Enclava una casa residencial construida de concreto y bloques de concreto. Inscrita al folio ciento veintinueve (129) del tomo doscientos noventa y seis (296) de Salinas, finca número trece mil doscientos treinta y cinco (13,235). Registro de la Propiedad de Guayama.

Dirección Física: Urb. Valles de Salinas, C-15, Salinas, P.R. 00751. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo el día 4 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA y servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la suma de $92,943.00 sin admitirse oferta inferior. En el caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en la primera subasta, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 11 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA y el precio mínimo para esta segunda subasta será el de dos terceras partes del precio mínimo establecido para la primera

subasta, o a sea la suma de $61,962.00. Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 18 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA y el tipo mínimo para esta tercera subasta será la mitad del precio establecido para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $46,471.50. El mejor postor deberá pagar el importe de su oferta en efecto, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse el inmueble al acreedor hipotecario dentro de los diez días siguientes a la fecha de la última subasta, si así lo estimase conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada conforme a la sentencia, si ésta fuera igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta y abonándose dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta fuera mayor. Se avisa a cualquier licitador que la propiedad queda sujeta al gravamen del Estado Libre Asociado y CRIM sobre la propiedad inmueble por contribuciones adeudadas y que el pago de dichas contribuciones es la responsabilidad del licitador. Que se entenderá por todo licitador acepte como suficiente la titulación y que los cargos y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes en entendiéndose que el rematador los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse su extinción al precio rematante. Todos los nombres de los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o de los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, siempre que surgen de la certificación registral, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Y para conocimiento de licitadores, del público en general y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general diaria en Puerto Rico y en los sitios públicos de acuerdo a las disposiciones de la Regla 51.7 de las de Procedimiento Civil, así como para la publicación en un periódico de circulación general diaria y en el Estado

The San Juan Daily Star Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas con antelación a la fecha de la primera subasta y por lo menos una vez por semana. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento indicado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables. (Art. 102 (1) de la Ley núm. 210-2015). Expedido el presente en Salinas, Puerto Rico a 25 de marzo de 2022.

JOSÉ J. SOTO LEBRÓN #897, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE SALINAS.

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Parte Demandante Vs.

MANUEL RAMÍREZ ORENSE, DENISSE DE JESÚS HERNÁNDEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: BY2019CV04360.

Sala: 503. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente anuncia y hace constar que en cumplimiento de la Sentencia dictada el 26 de diciembre de 2019, la Orden de Ejecución de Sentencia del 11 de marzo de 2022 y el Mandamiento de Ejecución del 14 de marzo de 2022 en el caso de epígrafe, procederé a vender el día 9 DE MAYO DE 2022, A LAS 10:15 DE LA MAÑANA, en el Cuarto Piso de la Oficina del Alguacil de Subastas, localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Bayamón, Sala Superior, ubicado en la Carretera Número Dos (#2), Kilómetro 10.4, Esquina Esteban Padilla, Bayamón, Puerto Rico, al mejor postor en pago de contado y en moneda de los Estados Unidos de América, cheque de gerente o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal; todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada sobre la siguiente propiedad: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Santa Elena, situado en el Barrio Pájaros de Bayamón, Puerto Rico, marcado con el número 17 del bloque AA con un área de 487.53 metro cuadrados.

En lindes por el NORTE, con el solar número 16 del mismo bloque, en una distancia de 36.54 metros; por el SUR, con el solar número 18 del mismo bloque,

en una distancia de 32.06 metros; por el ESTE, con la Calle G en una distancia de 4.50 metros y un arco de 8.42 metros; y por el OESTE, con la Avenida Dominicos, en un arco de 16.39 metros. Contiene una casa de concreto diseñada para una familia. La propiedad consta inscrita al folio 226 del tomo 963 de Bayamón, Finca Número 43220, Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección I. La escritura de hipoteca consta inscrita al folio 4 del tomo 1921 de Bayamón, Finca Número 43220, Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección I. Inscripción séptima. DIRECCIÓN FÍSICA: URB. SANTA ELENA, AA17 CALLE G, BAYAMÓN, PR 00957-1743. Número de Catastro: 15-085-041-33520-001. SUBASTAS: PRIMERA: 9 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 10:15 DE LA MAÑANA. TIPO MÍNIMO: $122,735.00.

SEGUNDA: 16 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 10:15 DE LA MAÑANA. TIPO MÍNIMO: $81,823.33. TERCERA: 23 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 10:15 DE LA MAÑANA. TIPO MÍNIMO: $61,367.50. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta será de $122,735.00. De no haber adjudicación en la primera subasta se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA, el día 16 DE MAYO DE 2022, A LAS 10:15 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será de dos terceras partes del tipo mínimo fijado en la primera subasta, o sea, $81,823.33. De no haber adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 23 DE MAYO DE 2022, A LAS 10:15 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será la mitad del precio pactado, o sea, $61,367.50. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor. Dicho remate se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a la demandante el importe de la Sentencia por la suma de $110,548.08 de principal, más intereses sobre dicha suma al 3.5% anual desde el 1 de septiembre de 2017 hasta su completo pago, más recargos acumulados que se siguen acumulando hasta su total pago, más la cantidad estipulada de $12,273.50 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato del préstamo. Surge del Estudio de Título Registral que sobre esta propiedad pesa el siguiente gravamen posterior que afectan a la propiedad en cuestión: a. Aviso de Demanda: Pleito seguido por Banco Popular de Puerto Rico Vs. Manuel Ramírez Orense y Denisse de Jesús Hernández (casados en-

Thursday, April 14, 2022 tre sí), ante el Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Bayamón, en el Caso Civil Número BY2019CV04360, sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, en la que se reclama el pago de hipoteca, con un balance de $110,548.08 y otras cantidades según Demanda de fecha 1 de agosto de 2019.

Anotada al Tomo Karibe de Bayamón. Anotación A. Se notifica al acreedor posterior o a su sucesor o cesionario en derecho para que comparezca a proteger su derecho si así lo desea.

Se les advierte a los interesados que todos los documentos relacionados con la presente acción de ejecución de hipoteca, así como los de Subasta, estarán disponibles para ser examinados, durante horas laborables, en el expediente del caso que obra en los archivos de la Secretaría del Tribunal, bajo el número de epígrafe y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general en Puerto Rico por espacio de dos semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana; y para su fijación en los sitios públicos requeridos por ley. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes; entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate y que la propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores, tal como lo expresa la Ley Núm. 210-2015. Y para el conocimiento de los demandados, de los acreedores posteriores, de los licitadores, partes interesadas y público en general, EXPIDO para su publicación en los lugares públicos correspondientes, el presente Aviso de Pública Subasta en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy 1 de abril de 2022. EDGARDO ELÍAS VARGAS SANTANA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR, PLACA #193, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN, SALA SUPERIOR.

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LIME RESIDENTIAL, LTD Demandante V.

MANUEL DE JESUS PEPIN GOMEZ

Demandados Civil Núm.: CA2021CV01100.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUER-

TO RICO, SS.

A: LA PARTE DEMANDADA, AL (A LA) SECRETARIO( A) DE HACIENDA DE PUERTO RICO Y. AL PÚBLICO GENERAL:

Certifico y Hago Constar: Que en cumplimiento con el Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por el (la) Secretario(a) del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Carolina, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor en efectivo, cheque gerente, giro postal, cheque certificado en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América al nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en mi oficina ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, el 9 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, todo derecho título, participación o interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar número 120 de la Urbanización Paseo del Prado, radicado en los barrios Martín González y San Antón del término municipal de Carolina, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 350.500 metros cuadrados, equivalentes a aproximadamente a 0.0891 diezmilésimas de cuerda. Colinda por el NORTE, en distancia de 25.00 metros con el solar número 119; por el SUR, en distancia de 25.00 metros con el solar número 121; por el ESTE, en distancia de 14.02 metros con la Calle Número 4 y por el OESTE, en distancia de 14.02 metros con el solar número 134. Contiene una casa para fines residenciales.

Afecta a servidumbre de teléfono y en la colindancia Este se encuentra afecta a favor de la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica de Puerto Rico. FINCA: 59663 INSCRITA AL FOLIO 161 DEL TOMO 1444 DE CAROLINA SUR, REGISTRO DE LA PROPIEDAD DE CAROLINA, SECCION SEGUNDA. Propiedad localizada en: 120 ARBOLEDA ST PASEOS DEL PRADO, CAROLINA, PR 00987. Según figuran en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas anteriores o preferentes: Nombre del Titular: N/A. Suma de Carga: N/A. Fecha de Vencimiento: N/A. Según figuran en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas posteriores a la inscripción del crédito ejecutante: A. AVISO DE DEMANDA con fecha 7 de mayo de 2021 seguida en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, caso número CA2021CV01100, sobre cobro de dinero y ejecución

de hipoteca; Lime Residential, LTD, demandante v Manuel De Jesús Pepín Gómez, demandado. Por la misma se reclama el pago de 372,521.86, más otras sumas. Anotada el 17 de mayo de 2021 al Tomo Karibe, finca 59663 de Carolina Sur, anotación “B”. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad de la propiedad y que todas las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito ejecutante antes descritos, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistentes.

El rematante acepta dichas cargas y gravámenes anteriores, y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se establece como tipo mínimo de subasta la suma de $379,106.46, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la escritura de hipoteca. De ser necesaria una SEGUNDA SUBASTA por declararse desierta la primera, la misma se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, el 16 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, y se establece como mínima para dicha segunda subasta la suma de $252,737.64, dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo establecido originalmente. Si tampoco se produce remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se establece como mínima para la TERCERA SUBASTA, la suma de $189,553.23, la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado y dicha subasta se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, el 23 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para, con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante, el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor ascendente a la suma de $372,521.86 de principal, intereses al tipo del 2.50000% anual según ajustado desde el día 1 de noviembre de 2020 hasta el pago de la deuda en su totalidad, más la suma de $32,800.00 por concepto de honorarios de abogado y costas autorizadas por el Tribunal, más las cantidades que se adeudan mensualmente por concepto de seguro hipotecario, cargos por demora, y otros adeudados que se hagan en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca. La venta en pública subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA, si esto fuera necesario, a los efectos de que cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha subasta. Se notifica a todos los interesados que las actas y demás constancias del expediente de este caso están

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disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables para ser examinadas por los (las) interesados (as). Y para su publicación en el periódico The San Juan Daily Star, que es un diario de circulación general en la isla de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, así como para su publicación en los sitios públicos de Puerto Rico. Expedido en Carolina, Puerto Rico, hoy día 18 de marzo de 2022. SAMUEL GONZÁLEZ ISAAC, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAROLINA, SALA SUPERIOR.

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ESTRELLA HOMES III LLC Parte Demandante Vs.

JUAN LUIS HERNÁNDEZ VÁZQUEZ; SANDRA MILAGROS RIVERA MARTÍNEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Parte Demandada Caso Civil Núm.: CG2019CV04813. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA - IN REM. ANUNCIO DE SUBASTA. El suscribiente, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Caguas, Oficina de Subasta; a los demandados de epígrafe y al público en general hace saber que los autos y documentos del caso de epígrafe estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables y que venderá en pública subasta al mejor postor, en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América en efectivo, cheque certificado, o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en mi oficina en este Tribunal el derecho que tenga la parte demandada en el inmueble que se relaciona más adelante para pagar la SENTENCIA por $283,516.61 de principal, la cual se compone de un primer principal por la suma de $204,879.42 y un principal diferido por la suma de $78,637.19 más los intereses sobre la suma de $204,879.42 al 4.00% anual desde el día primero de enero de 2018, hasta su total pago; más el 5% computado sobre cada mensualidad de $925.92 por concepto de cargos por demora desde el primero de febrero de 2018 a razón de $46.30 mensuales hasta su total pago, más la suma de estipulada para honorarios de abogado, pactada en la escritura de hipoteca; y

cuales quiera otras sumas que por cualesquiera concepto legal se devenguen hasta el día de la subasta. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número cinco (5) del bloque E, del plano de inscripción de la Urbanización El Rocío del término municipal de Cayey. Tiene un área superficial de trescientos setenta y ocho puntos cero cero metros cuadrados (378.00 m/c). Sus colindancias son las siguientes: por el NORTE, con una alineación de veintisiete punto cero cero (27.00) metros lineales, con el solar número seis (6) del bloque; por el SUR, con una alineación de veintisiete punto cero cero (27.00) metros lineales, con el solar número cuatro (4) del bloque E; por el ESTE, con una alineación de catorce punto cero cero (14.00) metros lineales con el solar número seis (6) del bloque D; por el OESTE, en una alineación de catorce punto cerro cero (14.00) metros lineares con la calle cuatro (4). Enclava casa. Inscrita al Folio ciento sesenta y uno (161) del Tomo quinientos treinta y seis (536) de Caguas Sección I. Finca veintiún mil cuatrocientos treinta y cuatro (21,434) Registro de la Propiedad Caguas Sección I. Dirección Física: Urbanización El Rocío E-5, Cayey, Puerto Rico 00736. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo el día 25 DE ABRIL DE 2022 A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA y servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la suma de $290,182.85 sin admitirse oferta inferior. En el caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en la primera subasta, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el 2 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA y el precio mínimo para esta segunda subasta será el de dos terceras partes del precio mínimo establecido para la primera subasta, o a sea la suma de $193,455.23. Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el 9 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA y el tipo mínimo para esta tercera subasta será la mitad del precio establecido para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $145,091.42. El mejor postor deberá pagar el importe de su oferta en efecto, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse el inmueble al acreedor hipotecario dentro de los diez días siguientes a la fecha de la última subasta, si así lo estimase conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada conforme a la sentencia, si ésta fuera igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta y abonándose dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta

fuera mayor. Se avisa a cualquier licitador que la propiedad queda sujeta al gravamen del Estado Libre Asociado y CRIM sobre la propiedad inmueble por contribuciones adeudadas y que el pago de dichas contribuciones es la responsabilidad del licitador. Que se entenderá por todo licitador acepte como suficiente la titulación y que los cargos y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes en entendiéndose que el rematador los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse su extinción al precio rematante. Todos los nombres de los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o de los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, siempre que surgen de la certificación registral, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Y para conocimiento de licitadores, del público en general y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general diaria en Puerto Rico y en los sitios públicos de acuerdo a las disposiciones de la Regla 51.7 de las de Procedimiento Civil, así como para la publicación en un periódico de circulación general diaria y en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas con antelación a la fecha de la primera subasta y por lo menos una vez por semana. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento indicado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables.

(Art. 102 (1) de la Ley núm.

210-2015). Expedido el presente en Caguas, Puerto Rico a 14 de abril de 2022. EDGARDO ALDEBOL MIRANDA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE CAGUAS. ***

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FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

ELIOMAR

28 RODRÍGUEZ MÁRMOL

Demandado Civil Núm.: NSCI2018-00052.

Sala Núm.: (301). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: ELIOMAR RODRÍGUEZ MÁRMOL: Y AL PÚBLICO EN GENERAL:

El Alguacil que suscribe, certifica y hace constar que en cumplimiento de Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Fajardo, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, por separado, de contado y por moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América.

Todo pago recibido por el (la) Alguacil por concepto de subastas será en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del (de la) Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Todo derecho, título, participación e interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: RUSTICA: Predio de terreno radicado en el Barrio Naranjo del término municipal de Fajardo, con una cabida superficial de 1.1259 cuerdas. En lindes: por el NORTE, en sesenta y ocho punto cincuentiseis metros con el remanente de la finca principal de la cual se segrega; por el SUR, en sesenta punto treinta y ocho metros con la Carretera Estatal número novecientos ochenta y ocho; por el ESTE, en cincuenta y nueve punto cero cuarenta y cinco metros, con el lote E a segregarse; y por el OESTE, en ochenta punto treinta y tres metros, con terrenos propiedad de Benjamín Alicea. Enclava una casa, con un valor de $40,000.00, según la escritura número 36, otorgada en Fajardo, Puerto Rico, el día 17 de abril de 1990, ante el notario Jesús Bird Serrano, inscrito al folio 96 vuelto del tomo 205 de Fajardo, finca número 7,428, inscripción 3ra. Consta inscrita al folio 95 del tomo 205 de Fajardo, finca #7,428, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Fajardo. La propiedad está localizada en la siguiente dirección: Barrio Naranjo, Lote D SR 988, 3.0, Fajardo, P.R. 00738. Por ser este caso en cobro de dinero, no tiene tipo mínimo. La SUBASTA, se llevará a cabo el día 6 DE JULIO DE 2022 A LAS 3:00 DE LA TARDE, en mis oficinas sitas en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Fajardo, cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó mediante la Orden de Ejecución de Sentencia de fecha 25 de marzo de 2019. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo, para con su producto satisfacer

a la parte demandante los términos de la Sentencia dictada a su favor el día 3 de julio de 2018 a saber: Suma Principal: $167,453.29, más intereses a razón del 6.00% anual, desde el día 1ro de septiembre de 2016, hasta su total y completo pago, más una suma equivalente 5% de cualquier pago que esté en mora por más de quince (15) días desde la fecha de su vencimiento, más la suma de $18,021.20 estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, más cualquier otra suma que resulte por cualesquiera otros adelantos que se hayan hecho la demandante, en virtud de las disposiciones de la escritura de hipoteca y del Pagaré hipotecario. Para más información, a las personas interesadas se les notifica que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal, durante las horas laborables. Este EDICTO DE SUBASTA, se publicará en los lugares públicos correspondientes y en un periódico de circulación general en la jurisdicción de Puerto Rico. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes.

Se entenderá, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate.

Una vez confirmada la Venta Judicial por el Honorable Tribunal, se procederá a otorgar la correspondiente Escritura de Venta Judicial y se pondrá al comprador en posesión física del inmueble, de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. Se informa que la propiedad objeto de ejecución se adquiere libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Expedido en Fajardo, Puerto Rico, a 18 de febrero de 2022. SANDRALIZ MARTÍNEZ TORRES, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #737.

SHIRLEY SÁNCHEZ MARTÍNEZ, ALGUACIL REGIONAL #161.

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Parte Demandada Caso Civil Núm.: PO2018CV01374. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. ANUNCIO DE SUBASTA. El suscribiente, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Mayagüez, Oficina de Subasta; a los demandados de epígrafe y al público en general hace saber que los autos y documentos del caso de epígrafe estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables y que venderá en pública subasta al mejor postor, en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América en efectivo, cheque certificado, o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en mi oficina en este Tribunal el derecho que tenga la parte demandada en el inmueble que se relaciona más adelante para pagar la SENTENCIA por $100,240.55 de balance principal, los intereses vencidos sobre dicho principal computados al 5.125% anual desde el primero de enero de 2015, hasta su total pago; $9,270.00 de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado más cargos por demora desde el primero de febrero de 2015 mensuales hasta su total pago, disponiéndose que si quedara algún remanente luego de pagarse las sumas mencionadas, el mismo deberá ser depositado en la Secretaría de este Tribunal para ser entregado a la parte demandada, previa solicitud y orden. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número G guion veinticuatro (G24) del plano de inscripción de la Urbanización Praderas del Sur ubicada en el Barrio Felicia Dos (2) del término municipal de Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de TRESCIENTOS CUARENTA Y NUEVE PUNTO NOVECIENTOS SESENTA Y UN (349.961) LEGAL NOTICE METROS CUADRADOS, equiESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO valentes a punto ochocientos DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- noventa (0.890) cuerdas. En NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA lindes por el NORTE, con el SALA SUPERIOR DE PONCE solar G guion veinticinco (G-25) WILMINGTON SAVINGS en una distancia de veintitrés FUND SOCIETY, FSB, punto veinticinco (23.25) metros; por el SUR, con el solar G D/B/A CHRISTIANA guion veintitrés (G-23) en una TRUST, AS INDENTURE distancia de cuatro punto cinco (4.05) metros y con un arco TRUSTEE, FOR THE CSMC 2015-PR 1 TRUST de siete punto sesenta y cinco metros y por el OESTE, MORTGAGE-BACKED (7.65) con el solar G guion siete (G-7) NOTES, SERIES 2015-PR1 en una distancia de diez punto Parte Demandante Vs. dieciséis (10.16) metros y con PEDRO MORALES el solar (G-6) en una distancia de siete punto noventa y cuatro RODRIGUEZ Y SU (7.94) metros. Contiene una ESPOSA GEISHA estructura de concreto de una SCHMIDT LUNA, planta dedicada a vivienda. Ins-

crita al folio 182 del tomo 135 de Santa Isabel, finca número 4,965. Registro de la Propiedad de Guayama. Dirección Física: 724 Praderas del Sur, Santa Isabel, PR 00757. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo el día 9 DE JUNIO DE 2022 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA y servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la suma de $92,700.00 sin admitirse oferta inferior. En el caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en la primera subasta, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 16 DE JUNIO DE 2022 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA y el precio mínimo para esta segunda subasta será el de dos terceras partes del precio mínimo establecido para la primera subasta, o a sea la suma de $61,800.00. Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 23 DE JUNIO DE 2022 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA y el tipo mínimo para esta tercera subasta será la mitad del precio establecido para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $46,350.00. El mejor postor deberá pagar el importe de su oferta en efecto, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse el inmueble al acreedor hipotecario dentro de los diez días siguientes a la fecha de la última subasta, si así lo estimase conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada conforme a la sentencia, si ésta fuera igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta y abonándose dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta fuera mayor. Se avisa a cualquier licitador que la propiedad queda sujeta al gravamen del Estado Libre Asociado y CRIM sobre la propiedad inmueble por contribuciones adeudadas y que el pago de dichas contribuciones es la responsabilidad del licitador. Que se entenderá por todo licitador acepte como suficiente la titulación y que los cargos y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes en entendiéndose que el rematador los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse su extinción al precio rematante. Todos los nombres de los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o de los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, siempre que surgen de la certificación registral,

para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Y para conocimiento de licitadores, del público en general y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general diaria en Puerto Rico y en los sitios públicos de acuerdo a las disposiciones de la Regla 51.7 de las de Procedimiento Civil, así como para la publicación en un periódico de circulación general diaria y en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas con antelación a la fecha de la primera subasta y por lo menos una vez por semana. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento indicado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables.

(Art. 102 (1) de la Ley núm.

210-2015). Expedido el presente en Ponce, Puerto Rico a 3 de marzo de 2022. MANUEL MALDONADO, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE PONCE.

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Parte Demandante V.

SUCESIÓN DE JORGE ALVAREZ ORTIZ, COMPUESTA POR ARNALDO ALVAREZ ORTIZ

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: PO2019CV01380.

Sobre: INTERPELACIÓN; COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA. El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de PONCE, hago saber a la parte demandada, SUCESIÓN DE JORGE ALVAREZ ORTIZ compuesta por ARNALDO ALVAREZ ORTIZ, DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA, CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES; Y AL PÚBLICO EN GENERAL que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el 3 de febrero de 2022, por la Secretaría del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor pagadero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o giro postal, a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal, la siguiente propiedad con dirección física: Calle A-36 Urb. Bella Vista,

Ponce 00731 y que se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número A treinta y seis ‘A36’ del plano de inscripción del proyecto de vivienda a bajo costo denominado ‘CRUV 1-10’, radicado en el Barrio Machuelo del término municipal de Ponce, Puerto Rico, con un área superficial de trescientos ochenta metros cuadrados con cuarenta y ocho centésimas de metros cuadrados (380.48 m/c), en lindes por el NORTE, con la calle A; por el SUR, con los solares A cuarenta y cinco ‘A-45’ y ‘A-46’; por el ESTE, con el solar A treinta y siete ‘A-37’; y por el OESTE, con el solar A treinta y cinco ‘A35’. En su inscripción segunda, dice que en este solar enclava una casa de hormigón armado y bloques, que consta de tres cuartos dormitorios, sala, comedor, cocina, cuarto sanitario y balcón. Inscrita al folio 209 vuelto del tomo 2022 de Ponce, finca #32,797 inscripción 10ma. y última. La finca antes descrita se encuentra afecta a los siguientes gravámenes: (i) HIPOTECA en garantía de un pagaré a favor de Oriental Bank & Trust, o a su orden, por la suma de $82,200.00, con intereses al 5.50% anual y vencimiento 1 de marzo de 2036. Constituida mediante la escritura 22 otorgada en Ponce el 17 de febrero de 2006 ante notario Melissa E. González Fiol. Inscrita el 27 de marzo de 2006, al folio 209 del tomo2022 de Ponce Norte, finca 32797, inscripción 10ª. (ii) AVISO DE DEMANDA con fecha 26 de abril de 2019 seguida en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Ponce, en el caso civil número PO2019CV01380, sobre cobro de dinero y ejecución de hipoteca; Scotiabank Puerto Rico, demandante v Sucesión de Jorge Álvarez Ortiz compuesta por Arnaldo Álvarez Ortiz, Et Al., Por la misma se reclama el pago de $63,180.86, más otras sumas. Anotada el 29 de agosto de 2019 al Tomo Karibe, finca 32797 de Ponce Norte, anotación “A”. La hipoteca objeto de esta ejecución es la que ha quedado descrita en el inciso (i). Será celebrada la subasta para con el importe de la misma satisfacer la sentencia dictada el 22 de marzo de 2021, mediante la cual se condenó a la parte demandada pagar a la parte demandante la cantidad ascendiente a $63,180.86 de principal, más intereses acumulados que continuarán acumulándose al 5.5% anual hasta el saldo total de la deuda, más cargos por demora, más $8,220.00 en costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, según pactado en el Contrato Hipotecario. La PRIMERA SUBASTA será celebrada el día 7 DE JUNIO DE 2022, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de PONCE, Puerto Rico. Servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma, la cantidad de $82,200.00 sin

admitirse oferta inferior. De no haber remate ni adjudicación, celebraré SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 14 DE JUNIO DE 2022, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar, en la que servirá como tipo mínimo, dos terceras (2/3) partes del precio pactado para la primera subasta, o sea, $54,800.00 Si no hubiese remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, celebraré TERCERA SUBASTA el día 21 DE JUNIO DE 2022, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar en la que regirá como tipo mínimo, la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para la primera subasta, o sea, $41,100.00. El Alguacil que suscribe hizo constar que toda licitación deberá hacerse para pagar su importe en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América, de acuerdo con la Ley y de acuerdo con lo anunciado en este Aviso de Subasta. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables.

Se entiende que todo licitador que comparezca a la subasta señalada en este caso acepta como bastante la titulación que da base a la misma. Se entiende que cualquier carga y/o gravamen anterior y/o preferente, si la hubiere al crédito que da base a esta ejecución continuará subsistente, entendiéndose, además, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de estos, sin destinarse a su extinción cualquier parte del remanente del precio de licitación. La propiedad para ejecutar será adquirida libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante.

Vendida o adjudicada la finca o derecho hipotecado y consignado el precio correspondiente, en esa misma fecha o fecha posterior, el alguacil que celebró la subasta procederá a otorgar la correspondiente escritura pública de traspaso en representación del dueño o titular de los bienes hipotecados, ante el notario que elija el adjudicatario o comprador, quien deberá abonar el importe de tal escritura. El alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial al nuevo due-

ño, si así se lo solicita dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la confirmación de la venta o adjudicación. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del deudor la ocupen. Y PARA CONOCIMIENTO DE LOS LICITADORES Y DEL PUBLICO EN GENERAL y para su publicación de acuerdo con la Ley, expido el presente Edicto bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal. En PONCE Puerto Rico, hoy 25 de marzo de 2022.

Juan Rolando Cruz Román, Alguacil #965, Tribunal De Primera Instancia, Sala De Ponce.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante v.

SUCESIÓN DE JUANITO MONTALVO DÍAZ, COMPUESTA POR: GLORIBEL MONTALVO GONZÀLES, SANDRO MONTALVO GONZÀLEZ, FULANO Y MENGANO DE TAL, COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS, JULIA MARÍA GONZÀLEZ FELICIANO, POR SI Y EN LA CUOTA VIUDAL USUFRUCTUARIA; SANDRO MONTALVO GONZÀLEZ POR SÍ; DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA DE PUERTO RICO

Demandados CIVIL NÚM: AR2021CV01338 (403). SOBRE: INTERPELACION; COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE GARANTÍAS. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. SS.

A: PUBLICO EN GENERAL

El Alguacil del Tribunal que suscribe anuncia y hace constar: A. Que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaria del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Arecibo, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor de contado y en moneda de curso legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América y cuyo pago se efectuará en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, todo derecho, título o interés que tenga la Parte De-

The San Juan Daily Star mandada en el bien inmueble que se describe a continuación: RÚSTICA: Predio de terreno radicado en el Barrio Carreras del término Municipal de Arecibo, con una cabida superficial de novecientos sesenta y seis metros con cinco mil cuarenta y cuatro diez milésimas de metros cuadrados, o sea, dos mil cuatrocientos cincuenta y nueve diez milésimas de cuerda. En lindes: por el NORTE y OESTE con terrenos de la Finca Consejo, propiedad de la Autoridad de Tierras; y por el SUR, con la servidumbre de la Carretera P.R. 656, y por el ESTE, con el solar número uno, propiedad de Juana Díaz Moreno. Enclava dos edificaciones, la primera de una planta de concreto y hormigón, con un valor de $60,000.00 y la segunda de dos plantas de hormigón y bloques, con un valor de $20,000.00, según escritura número 73, otorgada en Arecibo, el día 2 de diciembre del 1998, ante el notario Norman E. Colón Baez, inscrito al folio 70 del tomo 1027 de Arecibo, inscripción 2da. Dirección Física: Bo. Carreras II, Carr. 656, KM 1.0, Arecibo, PR 00612. Finca 30,793, inscrita al folio 1 del tomo 671 de Arecibo, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección Primera de Arecibo. B. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado están de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables bajo el epígrafe de este caso. C. Que se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematente los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. D. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para satisfacer a la parte demandante el importe de la sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente al 1 de diciembre de 2018, a las siguientes cantidades: la suma principal de $35,309.94, más la suma de $16,207.87, que incluye intereses según pactados, cargos por demora y otros cargos, que se acumulan diariamente hasta su total y completo pago, más la suma de 10% del principal, por concepto de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado. Se fija como tipo mínimo para la primera subasta la cantidad de $45,000.00. La primera subasta se celebrará el día 13 de junio de 2022 a las 10:00am, en la Oficina del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Arecibo, por el tipo mínimo de $45,000.00. De declararse desierta dicha subasta se celebrará una segunda subasta el día 21 de junio de 2022 a las 10:00am en el

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mismo lugar antes mencionado. El precio para la segunda subasta lo será 2/3 partes del precio mínimo de la primera, o sea, $30,000.00. De declararse desierta dicha segunda subasta, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 28 de junio de 2022 a las 10:00am en el mismo lugar antes mencionado. El precio para la tercera subasta lo será 1/2 del precio mínimo de la primera, o sea, $22,500.00.

Y PARA QUE ASÍ CONSTE, y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general y por un término de catorce (14) días en los sitios públicos conforme a la ley, expido la presente bajo mi firma y sello de este tribunal, hoy 1 de abril de 2022 en Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

ANGEL DE JESUS TORRES PEREZ, ALGUACIL.

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Parte Demandante Vs.

RAVILLE ORTIZ GARCÍA

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: CO2022CV00040.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO, EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS E.E.U.U., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.

A La Parte Demandada: RAVILLE ORTIZ GARCÍA A SUS ÚLTIMAS DIRECCIONES CONOCIDAS: LOS LLANOS WD., 126 CALLE 3, COAMO, PR 00769 Y HC 1 BOX 4282, COAMO, PR 00769-9113.

Queda usted notificado que en este Tribunal se ha radicado demanda sobre ejecución de hipoteca por la vía ordinaria en la que se alega que se adeuda las siguientes cantidades: $95,872.34 de principal, más intereses sobre dicha suma al 4.5% anual desde el 1 de octubre de 2019 hasta su completo pago, más $519.93 de recargos acumulados, los cuales continuarán en aumento hasta el saldo total de la deuda, más la cantidad estipulada de $10,714.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato del préstamo. La propiedad que garantiza hipotecariamente el préstamo es la siguiente: RÚSTICA: Parcela de terreno marcada con el número 126 de la Comunidad Rural denominada Los Llanos, situada en el Barrio Los Llanos, Municipio de Coamo, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de 993.61 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE: con parcela número 127; por el SUR: con

parcela número 6; por el ESTE: con calle; y por el OESTE: con quebrada. El solar enclava una casa dedicada a vivienda.

La propiedad y la escritura de hipoteca constan inscritas al folio 193 vuelto del tomo 314 de Coamo, Finca 4132, Registro de la Propiedad de Barranquitas. Inscripción séptima. La demandante es la tenedora por endoso en blanco, por valor recibido y de buena fe del referido pagaré objeto de la presente acción. La parte demandada deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Administración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del Tribunal. Se le advierte que si no contesta la demanda, radicando el original de la contestación en este Tribunal y enviando copia de la contestación a la abogada de la Parte Demandante, Lcda. Belma Alonso García, cuya dirección es: PO Box 3922, Guaynabo Puerto Rico 00970-3922, Teléfono y Fax: (787) 789-1826, (787) 708-0566 correo electrónico: oficinabelmaalonso@gmail. com, dentro del término de treinta (30) días de la publicación de este edicto, excluyéndose el día de la publicación, se le anotará la rebeldía y se le dictará Sentencia en su contra, concediendo el remedio solicitado sin más citarle ni oírle. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y el sello del Tribunal, hoy 4 de abril de 2022, en Coamo, Puerto Rico.

ELIZABETH GONZÁLEZ RIVERA, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. ANNA M. BONILLA COLÓN, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL I.

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE CAROLINA

ESTRELLA HOMES, LLC Demandante V.

URBAN INVESTMENT, INC.; RAFAEL JOSÉ ARSUAGA DE LOS REYES, EDA LOURDES AGUILAR OLIVERA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES POR ESTOS COMPUESTA; RAUL MANUEL COLÓN DE LOS REYES, LAURA ELIZA CONDE PARES Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES POR ESTOS COMPUESTA

Demandados Civil Núm.: CA2018CV03542.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE

AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA. El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Carolina, hago saber a la parte demandada URBAN INVESTMENT, INC., RAFAEL JOSÉ ARSUAGA DE LOS REYES, EDA LOURDES AGUILAR OLIVERA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES POR ESTOS COMPUESTA, RAUL MANUEL COLÓN DE LOS REYES, LAURA ELIZA CONDE PARES Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES POR ESTOS COMPUESTA, y al PÚBLICO EN GENERAL; que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el 20 de enero de 2022, por la Secretaría del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta por el precio mínimo de $182,000.00 y al mejor postor, pagadero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o giro postal, a nombre del alguacil del tribunal, la propiedad que se describe a continuación: 187-2 CALLE 519, URB. VILLA CAROLINA, CAROLINA, PR 00986, y que se describe de la siguiente manera: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número dos (2) del Bloque ciento ochenta y siete (187) de la Urbanización Villa Carolina, radicada en el Barrio Hoyo Mulas del término municipal de Carolina, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de trescientos cincuenta y dos punto ochocientos cuarenta y ocho (352.848) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con la calle número quinientos diecinueve (519) en una distancia de catorce punto setecientos dos (14.702) metros; por el SUR, con el solar número veinticuatro (24) distancia de catorce punto setecientos dos (14.702) metros; por el ESTE, con el solar número tres (3) en una distancia de veinticuatro punto cero cero (24.00) metros y por el OESTE, con el solar número uno (1) en una distancia de veinticuatro punto cero cero (24.00) metros.

Contiene una casa de concreto diseñada para una familia. Finca 34,432 inscrita al folio 162 del tomo 856 de Carolina, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección II. La finca antes descrita se encuentra afecta a los siguientes gravámenes: (i) Hipoteca en garantía de pagaré a favor de Oriental Bank and Trust, o a su orden, por la suma de $182,000.00 con intereses al 7.125% anual y vencimiento 1 de diciembre de 2036.

Constituida por la Escritura 562 otorgada en San Juan el 30 de septiembre de 2006 ante el notario José O. Sepúlveda Padilla, e inscrita al folio 9 del tomo 1389 de Carolina, finca 34432, inscripción 20, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección II. La hipoteca objeto de esta ejecución es la que ha quedado

descrita en el inciso (i). Será celebrada la subasta para con el importe de la misma satisfacer la sentencia dicta el 12 de abril de 2021, mediante la cual se condenó a la parte demandada pagar a la parte demandante la suma de $152,649.87 de principal, $7,341.50 de interés que continuarán acumulándose desde el día 1 de abril de 2018 hasta el saldo total al 7.125% anual, $2,286.91 balance del escrow, $122.62 de cargos por atraso, $2,566.39 de otros cargos, $18,200.00 de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, más cualquier otro desembolso que haya efectuado o efectúe la parte demandante durante la tramitación de este caso para otros adelantos de conformidad con el Contrato Hipotecario, incluyendo primas de seguro de hipoteca, prima de seguro de siniestro y cargos por demora. La PRIMERA SUBASTA será celebrada el día 6 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 1:15 DE LA TARDE, en la oficina del Alguacil, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, Puerto Rico. Servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la cantidad de $182,000.00, sin admitirse oferta inferior. De no haber remate ni adjudicación, celebraré SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 13 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 1:15 DE LA TARDE, en el mismo lugar, en la que servirá como tipo mínimo, dos terceras (2/3) partes del precio pactado para la primera subasta, o sea, $121,333.33. Si no hubiese remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, celebraré TERCERA SUBASTA el día 20 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 1:15 DE LA TARDE, en el mismo lugar en la que regirá como tipo mínimo, la mitad del precio pactado para la primera subasta, o sea, $91,000.00. El Alguacil que suscribe hizo constar que toda licitación deberá hacerse para pagar su importe en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América, de acuerdo con la Ley y de acuerdo con lo anunciado en este Aviso de Subasta. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables. Se entiende que todo licitador que comparezca a la subasta señalada en este caso acepta como bastante la titulación que da base a la misma. Se entiende que cualquier carga y/o gravamen anterior y/o preferente, si la hubiere al crédito que da base a esta ejecución continuará subsistente, entendiéndose, además, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción cualquier parte del remanente del precio de licitación. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados

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sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante.

Vendida o adjudicada la finca o derecho hipotecado y consignado el precio correspondiente, en esa misma fecha o fecha posterior, el alguacil que celebró la subasta procederá a otorgar la correspondiente escritura pública de traspaso en representación del dueño o titular de los bienes hipotecados, ante el notario que elija el adjudicatario o comprador, quien deberá abonar el importe de tal escritura. El alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial al nuevo dueño, si así se lo solicita dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la confirmación de la venta o adjudicación. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del deudor la ocupen. Y PARA CONOCIMIENTO DE LOS LICITADORES Y DEL PUBLICO EN GENERAL y para su publicación de acuerdo con la Ley, expido el presente Edicto bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal. En Carolina, Puerto Rico, hoy 29 de marzo de 2022.

HÉCTOR L. PEÑA RODRÍGUEZ, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE CAROLINA.

RICA, PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, S. S.

A: LUIS ALBERTO RIVERA MELÉNDEZ, ANABEL CORREA VERDEJO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES. JARDINES DE CATAÑO, L-22 ALELI ST., CATAÑO PR 00682; URB. JARDINES DE CATAÑO, Z-14 11 ST., CATAÑO, PR 00962.

Por la presente se le emplaza y notifica que debe contestar la demanda incoada en su contra dentro del término de treinta (30) días a partir de la publicación del presente edicto. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr/sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio. Si usted deja de presentar y notificar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el Tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la Demanda, o cualquier otro, si el Tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. Los abogados de la parte demandante son: ABOGADOS DE LA PARTE DEMANDANTE: Lcdo. Reggie Díaz Hernández RUA Núm.: 16,393 BERMÚDEZ & DÍAZ LLP 500 Calle De La Tanca Suite 209 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901 Tel.: (787) 523-2670 / Fax: (787) 523-2664 rdíaz@bdprlaw.com Expido este edicto bajo mi firma y el sello de este Tribunal, hoy 06 de abril de 2022. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. KATHERINE SANTIAGO RODRÍGUEZ, LEGAL NOTICE SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO TRIBUNAL I. DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA LEGAL NOTICE SALA DE BAYAMÓN M&T

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO, INC. Demandante, V.

LUIS ALBERTO RIVERA MELÉNDEZ, ANABEL CORREA VERDEJO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS, GREAT ATLANTIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION CORP., JOHN DOE

Demandadas Civil Núm.: BY2022CV00608.

Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO POR LA VÍA JUDICIAL. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉ-

42272 GB2019CV00706 ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE GUAYNABO SALA SUPERIOR

MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Demandante V.

MARÍA TERESA VILÁ DEL CORRAL Y ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA

Demandados Civil Núm.: GB2019CV00706.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y hace CONSTAR: Que en cum-

plimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil que suscribe por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Guaynabo, Sala Superior, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor quién pagará de contado y en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, giro postal o por cheque de gerente a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia el día 7 DE JUNIO DE 2022, A LAS 9:40 DE LA MAÑANA en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Guaynabo, Sala Superior, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en Cond.

Plaza Esmeralda, Apt. 266, Guaynabo, PR 00969 y que se describe a continuación: Urbana: Propiedad Horizontal: Apartamento número doscientos sesenta y seis (266). Apartamento residencial de forma irregular localizado en la tercera y cuarta planta del ala Sur del Edificio principal de Condominio Plaza Esmeralda, situado en el Barrio Frailes del término municipal de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. El área aproximada del apartamento es de mil cuatrocientos sesenta y siete punto cuarenta y nueve (1,467.49) pies cuadrados, equivalentes a ciento treinta y seis punto treinta y tres (136.33) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, en un máximo de veintiún (21) pies tres (3) pulgadas, con área común exterior; por el Sur, en un máximo de veintiún (21) pies, con área común exterior; por el Este, en un máximo de treinta y siete (37) pies once (11), con el apartamento número doscientos sesenta y siete (267) y con área común exterior; y por el Oeste, en un máximo de treinta y siete (37) pies once (11) pulgadas, con el apartamento doscientos sesenta y cinco (265) y con área común exterior. En la segunda planta del apartamento colinda por el Norte, en un máximo de veintiún (21) pies tres (3) pulgadas, con área común exterior; por el Sur, en un máximo de veintiún (21) pies, con área común exterior; por el Este, en un máximo de treinta y siete (37) pies once (11), con el apartamento número doscientos sesenta y siete (267) y con área común exterior; y por el Oeste, en un máximo de treinta y siete (37) pies once (11) pulgadas, con el apartamento doscientos sesenta y cinco (265) y con área común exterior. La puerta de entrada de este apartamento está situada en su lindero Sur. Consta de sala-comedor, cocina, balcón, tres dormitorios y dos baños y medio. Este apartamento goza del uso exclusivo de una terraza con un

30 área de ciento cuarenta y cinco punto diez (145.10) pies cuadrados, equivalentes a trece punto cuarenta y ocho (13.48) metros cuadrados como elemento común limitado. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita en el folio 36 del tomo 1,390 de Guaynabo, finca número 45,997, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Guaynabo. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $187,000.00. Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 14 DE JUNIO DE 2022, A LAS 9:40 DE LA MAÑANA. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $124,666.67. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 21 DE JUNIO DE 2022, A LAS 9:40 DE LA MAÑANA. Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $93,500.00. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 221, otorgada el día 29 de junio de 2006, ante el Notario Waleska C Colón Villanueva y consta inscrita en el folio 36 del tomo 1,390 de Guaynabo, finca número 45,997, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Guaynabo, inscripción quinta. El pagaré y la escritura de hipoteca fueron modificados por las partes el 29 de septiembre de 2009 mediante el documento titulado Acuerdo de Repago Especial. En virtud del mismo, se estableció que el principal adeudado era la cantidad de $181,333.34, se redujo la tasa de interés a 5.125% y se extendió la fecha de vencimiento al 1 de noviembre de 2046. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $163,621.63 por concepto de principal, más intereses al tipo pactado de 5.125% anual desde el día 1 de mayo de 2018. Dichos intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Se pagarán también los cargos por demora equivalentes a 5.000% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha vencimiento, la suma de $18,700.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, la suma de $18,700.00 para cubrir los inte-

reses en adición a los garantizados por ley y la suma de $18,700.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca, más intereses según provisto por la regla 44.3 de las de Procedimiento Civil. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Guaynabo, Sala Superior durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores ni preferentes según las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad.

Surge de un estudio de título que, sobre la finca descrita anteriormente, pesan los gravámenes posteriores a la hipoteca que se ejecuta mediante este procedimiento que se relacionan más adelante. A los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de, o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso, o al portador, garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor por la presente se notifica, que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. EMBARGO FEDERAL: Anotado contra María T. Vilá Del Corral, seguro social XXX-XX-2882, por la suma $27,160.79, según notificación número 585341909, presentada el 5 de octubre de 2009 al asiento 2 del folio 30 del Libro de Embargos Federales número 4. Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la alcaldía, el Tribunal y la colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado mediante edictos dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos

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semanas consecutivas. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores sujeto a lo dispuesto en los Artículos 113 al 116 de la Ley 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015, según aplique. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma en Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, hoy día 23 de MARZO de 2022.

FDO. YAMIXA E. RAMOS CEBALLO, ALGUACIL.

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN

BEST PETROLEUM CORPORATION Demandante V.

SAMI ABDEL FATTAH ABUOSBA

Demandado Civil Núm.: DCD2012-2975.

(503). Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. AVISO DE SUBASTA.

A: AL PÚBLICO EN GENERAL; SAMI ABDEL FATTAH ABUOSBA Y A LOS ACREEDORES DE GRAVÁMENES ANTERIORES Y/O POSTERIORES A LOS QUE SE EJECUTAN.

Yo, EDGARDO ELÍAS VARGAS SANTANA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #193, Alguacil del Tribunal de Bayamón, al Público hago saber: En cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que se me libró con fecha de 10 de febrero de 2022, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Finca Número 3,587: RUSTICA: Solar número seis (6), radicado en el Barrio Galateo del término municipal de Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, con un área superficial de mil quinientos doce punto mil seiscientos setenta y ocho (1,512.1678) metros cuadrados, equivalentes a cero punto tres mil ochocientos cuarenta y siete cuerdas. Colindando por el NORTE, con finca de Ramón Cortés, en cuarenta y ocho punto cuatrocientos dos metros (así surge); por el SUR, en cuarenta y seis punto ochocientos noventa y nueve metros, con Alejandro Ortíz; por el ESTE, en treinta y dos punto cero cincuenta y nueve metros (así surge), con la parcela segregada y por el OESTE, en treinta y un punto ochocientos sesenta metros, con la Carretera Estatal Número ciento sesenta y cinco. Con-

tiene una edificación dedicada a estación de gasolina. Es el remanente de la finca. Consta inscrita al folio 223 del tomo 82 de Toa Alta, finca número 3,587 del Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección Tercera de Bayamón. El Propietario registral de la Finca 3,587 es Sami Abdel Fattah Abuosba según la escritura número #80 de Compraventa y Subrogación de Obligaciones Hipotecarias, otorgada en Toa Alta, el día 25 de octubre de 2006, ante el notario Israel Ríos González, e inscrito al folio 206 del tomo 448 de Toa Alta, inscripción 27ma, como asiento abreviado del Registro de la Propiedad, Sección Tercera de Bayamón.

En específico, la hipoteca que grava dicha finca 3,587 a favor de Best Petroleum y la cual se pretende ejecutar es la siguiente: i. Hipoteca en garantía de un Pagaré Hipotecario por la suma principal de $1,160,000.00, a favor de Doral Bank, a su orden, con intereses a razón del 12.00% anual vencedero a la presentación (el “Pagaré Hipotecario”), constituida mediante la escritura número #66, otorgada en Puerto Rico, el día 7 de septiembre de 2007 ante la Notario Público Rebeca Caquías Mejías, e inscrita al folio 206 del tomo 448 de Toa Alta, finca número 3,587 inscripción 27ª., como Asiento Abreviado (la “Hipoteca”). La Hipoteca fue modificada en cuanto al principal que se le añade la suma de $95,000.00, para un nuevo principal de $1,255,000.00, con intereses al 12% anual, vencedero a la demanda, mediante la escritura número #65, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 12 de julio de 2011, ante el notario José Orlando Mercado Gely, e inscrita al folio 80 del tomo 552 de Toa Alta, finca número 3,587, inscripción 29na (la “Modificación de la Hipoteca”). La propiedad antes descrita se encuentra afecta a los siguientes gravámenes preferentes a la Hipoteca: 1.

Comparece Mobil Oil Caribe, Inc., y traspasa por liquidación, el contrato de arrendamiento y el derecho de Tanteo y Retracto, a favor de The Shell Company (P.R.) Limited, valorado el arrendamiento en $10,000.00 y el Derecho de Tanteo y Retracto, en $1,000.00, mediante la escritura número 2, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 29 de abril de 1988, ante el notario Angel Rafael Marrero, e inscrita al folio 66 del tomo 259 de Toa Alta, finca número 3,587, inscripción 15ta. Por la escritura número 68, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 5 de junio de 1989, ante el notario Baldomero Collazo Salazar, comparecen los esposos Luis Talavera Díaz y Yilda Rosa Adorno y The Shell Company (P.R.) Limited y dicha compañía, accede a la compra de la propiedad, reservando el re-

tracto para subsiguientes compraventas su derecho de tanteo y retracto y los derechos no especificados en esta cláusula que surgen del contrato de arrendamiento, tanteo y retracto, mediante la escritura número 6, otorgada ante el notario Luis G. Fortuño, el día 29 de abril de 1986, enmendada mediante la escritura número 1, ante el notario Esteban F. Bird, el día 27 de enero de 1987. El comprador reconoce que en la propiedad ubican 4 tanques soterrados para almacenaje de gasolina, más cierto equipo utilizado para la operación de la estación, el cual es propiedad de la Compañia, tomada razón al margen de la inscripción 16ta., al folio 68 del tomo 259 Toa Alta, finca número 3,587. 2.

Aviso de Demanda de fecha 21 de mayo de 2007, expedida en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Bayamón, en el caso civil número DCD2007-1549, sobre cobro de dinero, por la suma de $267,853.91, e inscrita al folio 206 del tomo 448 de Toa Alta, finca número 3,587, inscripción 27a., como Asiento Abreviado despachado el día 31 de marzo de 2011, según la ley número 216 del día 27 de diciembre de 2010. (Fue presentado el día 21 de junio de 2007, al Asiento 269 del Diario 487). 3. Aviso de Demanda de fecha 12 de junio de 2007, expedida en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Bayamón, en el caso civil número DCD2007-1764, sobre Cobro de Dinero, por la suma de $125,000.00, e inscrita al folio 206 del tomo 448 de Toa Alta, finca número 3,587, inscripción 27a., como Asiento Abreviado despachado el día 31 de marzo de 2011, según la ley número 216 del día 27 de diciembre de 2010. (Fue presentado el día 25 de septiembre de 2007, al Asiento 1,249 del Diario 488).

Por otro lado, este Honorable Tribunal también toma conocimiento de que la Finca 3,587 está afecta por sí, por los siguientes gravámenes posteriores: 1. Hipoteca en garantía de pagaré a favor del portador por la suma de $690,000.00, con intereses al 9.99% anual y vencimiento en 25 años, constituida por la escritura número #316, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 29 de septiembre de 2000, ante el notario Público José M. Biaggi Junqueras, inscrita en el Registro al Folio 201 del tomo 448, inscripción 25. 2. Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré hipotecario a favor de Doral Bank, o a su orden, por la suma $310,000.00, con intereses al 7% anual, vencedero a la presentación, constituida mediante la escritura número #377, otorgada el 29 de septiembre del 2004, ante la notario público Elaine Villanueva Martínez, e inscrita al folio 206 del tomo 448 de Toa Alta,

finca número #3,587, inscripción 27a., como Asiento Abreviado despachado el día 31 de marzo de 2011, según la ley número 216 del día 27 de diciembre de 2010. (Fue presentado el día 29 de octubre de 2004, al Asiento 1,062 del Diario 462). Ambas hipotecas fueron subordinadas en beneficio de la Hipoteca resultante de la inscripción 27ma. y modificada según la inscripción 29na., para que ésta última tenga rango preferente, según la escritura número #66, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 12 de junio de 2011, ante el notario público José Orlando Mercado Gely, e inscrito al folio 80 del tomo 552 de Toa Alta, finca número #3,587, inscripción 30ª. 3.

Arrendamiento a favor de The Shell Company (Puerto Rico), por un término de 5 años, comenzando el 1 de mayo de 1998, vencedero el 30 de abril de 2003, establecen que los cánones de arrendamiento en basa de galones vendidos, según consta la escritura número 12, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 18 de mayo de 1998, ante el notario Carmelo Campos Cruz, e inscrita al folio 157 vuelto del tomo 321 de Toa Alta, finca número 3,587, inscripción 24a. 4. Arrendamiento a favor de El Lago Fuel Corporation, presentado y pendiente de inscripción al asiento 1,211 del diario 534, constituido mediante la escritura número 3, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 16 de diciembre de 2015, ante la notario Loida Eunice Pazo Díaz, por el término desde el día 15 de diciembre de 2015, hasta el día 15 de diciembre de 2017, y prorrogable por 5 términos de 2 años cada uno, para un total de 10 años, con un canon de arrendamiento de $3,627.00 mensual. El tipo mínimo de licitación con relación a la antes descrita propiedad y la fecha y hora de cada subasta es como sigue: PRIMERA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 28 DE ABRIL DE 2022, A LAS 9:45 DE LA MAÑANA en la Oficina de Alguaciles del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón. Tipo mínimo: $1,255,000.00. Si no produjere remate o adjudicación la primera subasta, se procederá a una segunda subasta y servirá de tipo mínimo 2/3 partes del valor de la transacción. SEGUNDA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 5 DE MAYO DE 2022, A LAS 9:45 DE LA MAÑANA en la Oficina de Alguaciles del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón. Tipo mínimo: $836,666.67. Si no produjere remate o adjudicación la segunda subasta, se procederá a una tercera subasta y servirá de tipo mínimo 1/2 del valor de la transacción. TERCERA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 12 DE MAYO DE 2022, A LAS 9:45 DE LA MAÑANA en la Oficina de Alguaciles del Tribunal de

Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón. Tipo mínimo: $627,500.00. La venta se llevará a cabo para, con su producto, satisfacer en todo o en parte a Best Petroleum Corporation el importa de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, la cual recogió lo contenido en una Sentencia por Consentimiento dictada el 27 de mayo de 2014 y ascendente, al 17 de abril de 2014, a $1,218,558.26 más intereses ascendentes a $141,025.89, los cuales se continúan acumulando diariamente hasta el pago total de la deuda.

Conforme a todo lo anterior, se ordena a Best Petroleum Corporation a notificar la venta pública a los demandados y a los acreedores con créditos anteriores y/o posteriores inscritos, conforme a las disposiciones aplicables de la Ley del Registro de la Propiedad Inmobiliaria de Puerto Rico y su Reglamento y la Regla 51.7 de Procedimiento Civil, 32 L.P.R.A. Ap. V. Los abogados de la parte demandante son los licenciados Mauricio O. Muñiz Luciano y Carolina Velaz Rivero, Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz LLC, con oficinas sitas en el edificio en la Avenida Ponce de Leon 250, Suite 900, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918. Para propósitos de la venta judicial, el Alguacil que suscribe no aceptará que ningún postor efectúe su pago en otro método que no sea en dólares estadounidenses o cheque certificado, excepto por el acreedor ejecutante, quien tendrá el derecho de ofrecer sus créditos como licitación (incluyendo cualesquier créditos hipotecarios que graven la propiedad aquí descrita en rango inferior al gravamen ejecutado), en la medida que estos sean iguales o mayores que los tipos mínimos requeridos. De conformidad con lo establecido en la Regla 51.7 de Procedimiento Civil, 32 L.P.R.A. Ap. V, según enmendada, previo a la fecha de la subasta se estará publicando este aviso mediante edicto en un periódico de circulación general una vez a la semana por un periodo mínimo de dos semanas consecutivas, y por un periodo de dos semanas en tres lugares públicos como la alcaldía, la colecturía, el Tribunal de Primera Instancia de los municipios de Bayamón y Toa Alta. Además, se notificará el aviso por correo certificado con acuse de recibo dentro de los primeros cinco (5) días de publicado el edicto a los deudores por sentencia y/o deudores hipotecarios a sus últimas direcciones conocidas y a los acreedores posteriores a la Hipoteca, cuya ejecución se solicita. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes a los créditos del ejecutante, si alguno, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndo-

se que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad subastada será adjudicada al mejor postor en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón. El mejor postor deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el acto de la adjudicación y remate, excepto por el acreedor ejecutante, quien podrá acreditársele en todo o en parte el monto de su crédito, de conformidad con las disposiciones aplicables de la Ley del Registro de la Propiedad Inmobiliaria de Puerto Rico, aunque deberá no obstante satisfacer la diferencia, si alguna, entre la postura ofrecida y el importe de su crédito más los intereses, teniendo que pagar dicho remanente en el acto de subasta, tal como se le exige a los demás postores. Artículos 105 y 106 de la Ley del Registro de la Propiedad Inmobiliaria de Puerto Rico. Otorgaré la escritura del traspaso al licitador victorioso, según corresponda, quien podrá ser la parte demandante, cuya oferta podrá aplicarse a la extinción parcial o total de la obligación reconocida por la Sentencia. El Registrador de la Propiedad cancelará, libre de derechos, todos los gravámenes posteriores a las fechas en que se otorgó la hipoteca sobre la propiedad que ha sido ejecutada mediante esta acción, y procederá a la inscripción de la venta a favor de los compradores en subasta libre de todo gravamen posterior a la fecha en que se otorgó la hipoteca que ha sido ejecutada mediante esta acción. Se notifica a todos los interesados que, para más detalles sobre este procedimiento, los autos y récords del presentado caso podrán ser examinados en la secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón, durante horas laborables. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy 25 de marzo de 2022. Edgardo Elías Vargas Santana, Alguacil Auxiliar Placa #193, Alguacil Del Tribunal De Primera Instancia, Sala Superior De Bayamón.

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REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC Demandante V.

THE MONEY HOUSE, INC., JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY, SUCESIÓN DE ZENAIDA GARCIA RIVERA COMPUESTA

The San Juan Daily Star

POR FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO Y CUYA IDENTIDAD SE DESCONOCE AL PRESENTE

Demandado(a) Civil: BY2021CV03070. Sala: 701. Sobre: SUSTITUCIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION DE ZENAIDA GARCIA RIVERA.

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 11 de febrero de 2022, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 6 de abril de 2022. En BAYAMÓN, Puerto Rico, el 6 de abril de 2022. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. MILITZA MERCADO RIVERA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

SUCESIONES DE PEDRO RODRIGUEZ MOLINA Y JOSEFINA APONTE MOLINA, COMPUESTA POR: FULANO Y MENGANO

DE TAL, COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; RAMON MARTINEZ RODRIGUEZ, CARMEN ELENA RODRIGUEZ PADRO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES, COMPUESTA POR AMBOS; HIRAM MORALES VAZQUEZ; DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES DE PUERTO RICO (CRIM)

Demandados Civil Núm.: FCD2016-0441.

(404). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE GARANTÍAS. EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: PÚBLICO EN GENERAL. A: SUCESIONES DE PEDRO RODRIGUEZ MOLINA, Y JOSEFINA APONTE MOLINA, COMPUESTA POR: FULANO Y MENGANO DE TAL, COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; RAMON MARTINEZ RODRIGUEZ, CARMEN ELENA RODRIGUEZ PADRO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES, COMPUESTA POR AMBOS; HIRAM MORALES VAZQUEZ; DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES DE PUERTO RICO (CRIM).

Yo, MANUEL VILLAFAÑE BLANCO, Alguacil de este Tribunal, a la parte demandada y a los acreedores y personas con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se describe, y al público en general, HAGO SABER: Que el día 10 DE MAYO DE 2022 A LAS 1:45 DE LA TARDE en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Carolina, Carolina, Puerto Rico, venderé en Pública Subasta la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria al mejor postor quien hará el pago en dinero en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del o la Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Bayamón durante horas laborables. Que en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera

Thursday, April 14, 2022 subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día 17 DE MAYO DE 2022, A LAS 1:45 DE LA TARDE y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 24 DE MAYO DE 2022, A LAS 1:45 DE LA TARDE en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Villa Fontana, situada en el Barrio Sabana Abajo de Carolina, Puerto Rico, marcada con el número dieciocho de la Manzana cuatro “VS”, con un área de trescientos metros cuadrados con siete centésimas de metro cuadrado. En lindes por el NORTE, con el solar número diecinueve, en una distancia de veintiún metros con sesicientos cincuenta milésimas de metro; por el SUR, con el solar número diecisiete, en una distancia de veintiún metros con seiscientos cincuenta milésimas de metro; por el ESTE, con los solares número veinte y veinticinco, en una distancia de trece metros con ochocientos sesenta milésimas de metro; y por el OESTE, con la Calle número trescientos dieciocho, en una distancia de trece metros con ochocientos sesenta milésimas de metro. Sobre dicho solar enclava una casa. La propiedad se encuentra inscrita al folio ciento veinte (120) del tomo trescientos once (311) de Carolina, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección Primera de Carolina, finca número once mil setecientos noventa y tres (11,793), (antes 24,491).

La dirección física de la propiedad antes descrita es: Urb. Villa Fontana, 4VS-18, Via Calle 38, Carolina, Puerto Rico. La subasta se llevará a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma de $115,811.43 de principal, más intereses a razón de 6% anual, desde el día 1ro. de noviembre de 2015, que se acumulan diariamente hasta su total y completo pago, más la suma de $791.70 por cargos por mora, más la suma de $13,394.10 por concepto de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, pactados con en el pagaré y en la escritura de Hipoteca de la parte demandante pactados en el pagaré y en el contrato de hipoteca, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta para el inmueble será de $133,941.00 y de ser necesaria una segunda subasta, la cantidad mínima será una equivalente a 2/3 parte de aquella, o sea la suma de $89,294.00 y de necesitarse una tercera subasta la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado, es decir la suma de $66,970.50. Si se declara desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada

si esta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación y que todo licitador acepta como suficiente la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad a ser vendida en pública subasta se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Podrán concurrir como postores a todas las subastas los titulares de créditos hipotecarios vigentes y posteriores a la hipoteca que se cobra o ejecuta, si alguno o que figuren como tales en la certificación registral y que podrán utilizar el montante de sus créditos o parte de alguno en sus ofertas. Si la oferta aceptada es por cantidad mayor a la suma del crédito o créditos preferentes al suyo, al obtener la buena pro del remate, deberá satisfacer en el mismo acto, en efectivo o en cheque de gerente, la totalidad del crédito hipotecario que se ejecuta y la de cualesquiera otro créditos posteriores al que se ejecuta pero preferente al suyo. El exceso constituirá abono total o parcial en su propio crédito. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Carolina, Puerto Rico, a 6 de abril de 2022. MANUEL VILLAFAÑE BLANCO #830, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL, SALA SUPERIOR DE CAROLINA.

LEGAL NOTICE Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de Primera Instancia Sala Superior de CAROLINA.

RAUL HERNANDEZ GONZALEZ H/N/C CARIBE CARTS & EQUIPMENT, ROSA NYDIA DOBLE FELICIANO Y LA SLG COMPUESTA POR ESTOS Demandante v.

TOMAHAWK CO, LLC

Demandado(a) Civil Núm. CA2021CV00671.

SALA 408. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: TOMAHAWK CO, LLC

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 28 de marzo de 2022, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia,

Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 5 de abril de 2022. En CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, el 5 de abril de 2022. Lcda. Marilyn Aponte Rodriguez, Secretario(A). Damaris Torres Ruiz, Secretario(A) Auxiliar.

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MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Demandante V.

LA SUCESIÓN DE IVÁN VELÁZQUEZ BERNAL T/C/C IVÁN CARLOS VELÁZQUEZ BERNAL COMPUESTA POR YEHILLA VELÁZQUEZ COLÓN; FULANO DE TAL Y FULANA DE TAL; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Demandados Civil Núm.: D2CD2016-0359.

(201). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y hace CONSTAR: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil que suscribe por la Secretaría del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE GUAYNABO SALA SUPERIOR, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor quién pagará de contado y en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, giro postal o por cheque de gerente a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia el día 7 DE JUNIO DE 2022, A LAS 10:20 DE LA MAÑANA en su oficina sita en

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el local que ocupa en el edificio del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE GUAYNABO SALA SUPERIOR, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en Torre I Apt. 1205, Cond. Garden Hills Plaza, Guaynabo, PR 00966 y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Propiedad Horizontal: CONDOMINIO GARDEN HILLS PLAZA de Guaynabo.

Apartamento: 1205. Cabida: 114.31 metros cuadrados. Colinda por el Norte: con la pared que lo separa del apartamento residencial número 1,206 de la Torre número uno; por el Sur: con pared exterior que da hacia el área de estacionamiento del edificio; por el Este: con pared exterior que da hacia el lado Este del solar; por el Oeste: con pared que lo separa del pasillo de uso común y de espacio exterior de uso común.

Su puerta principal de entrada está situada en la colindancia Oeste y lo comunica directamente a pasillo común que le da acceso a las escaleras y a los elevadores y estas le dan acceso a espacios comunes dentro de los límites del edificio y con terreno que a su vez le dan acceso a una vía pública. Se compone de salacomedor, cocina, balcón, dos habitaciones-dormitorios, dos baños, pasillo y closets. Tiene porcentaje de cero punto seis cuatro cero por ciento en los elementos comunes generales del edificio, un porcentaje de uno punto dos ocho por ciento en los elementos comunes limitados de la Torre Uno y un porcentaje dieciséis punto treinta por ciento en los elementos comunes limitados de la planta o piso en que el mismo está situado. A este apartamento le ha sido asignado el espacio de estacionamiento marcado con el número 123. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita en el Folio 150 del Tomo 537 de Guaynabo, finca número 22197, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Guaynabo. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $175,000.00. Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 14 DE JUNIO DE 2022, A LAS 10:20 DE LA MAÑANA. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $116,666.67. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 21 DE JUNIO DE 2022, A LAS 10:20 DE LA MAÑANA. Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la

mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $87,500.00.

La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 358, otorgada el día 30 de noviembre de 2006, ante el Notario Ivonne Gonzalez Medrano y consta inscrita en el Folio 131 del Tomo 1227 de Guaynabo, finca número 22197, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Guaynabo, inscripción séptima y última. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $161,063.98 por concepto de principal, más intereses al tipo pactado de 6.875% anual desde el día 1 de mayo de 2016. Dichos intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. También adeuda la cantidad de $7,909.20 denominado balance diferido que no genera intereses. Se pagarán también los cargos por demora equivalentes a 5.000% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha vencimiento, la suma de $17,500.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, la suma de $17,500.00para cubrir los intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley y la suma de $17,500.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca, más intereses según provisto por la Regla 44.3 de las de Procedimiento Civil.

Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE GUAYNABO SALA SUPERIOR durante las horas laborables.

Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso o al portador garantizados hipotecariamente con posterio-

ridad al crédito del actor que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la alcaldía, el Tribunal y la colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado mediante edictos dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas.

La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores sujeto a lo dispuesto en los Artículos 113 al 116 de la Ley 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015, según aplique. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma, en Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, hoy día 28 de MAYO de 2022. FDO. FRANCES TORRES CONTRERAS, ALGUACIL #325.

LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO

FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE, LLC. Plaintiff V.

RICARDO JOSÉ GARCÍA CARDONA A/K/A RICARDO JOSÉ GARCÍA A/K/A RICARDO J. GARCÍA CARDONA A/K/A RICARDO GARCÍA CARDONA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Defendants Civil Action No.: 3:16-cv-2727CCC. COLLECTION OF MONIES AND FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT. NOTICE OF SALE.

To: RICARDO JOSÉ GARCÍA CARDONA A/K/A RICARDO JOSÉ GARCÍA A/K/A RICARDO J. GARCÍA CARDONA A/K/A RICARDO GARCÍA CARDONA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; GENERAL PUBLIC.

WHEREAS: Judgment was entered in favor of plaintiff to recover from defendants the principal sum of $103,463.00, plus interest at a rate of 3.184% per annum until the debt is paid in full. The defendant Ricardo José García Cardona a/k/a Ricardo José García a/k/a Ricardo J. García Cardona a/k/a Ricardo García Cardona to pay Finance of America Reverse, LLC, all advances made under the mortgage note including

32 but not limited to insurance premiums, taxes and inspections as well as 10% ($30,000.00) of the original principal amount to cover costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees guaranteed under the mortgage obligation.

The records of the case and of these proceedings may be examined by interested parties at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Room 150, Federal Office Building, 150 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. WHEREAS: Pursuant to the terms of the aforementioned Judgment, Order of Execution, and the Writ of Execution thereof, the undersigned Special Master, or a person authorized to act in his name and authority, was ordered to sell at public auction for U.S. currency in cash or certified check without appraisement or right of redemption to the highest bidder and at the office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Room 150 – Federal Office Building, 150 Carlos Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, to cover the sums adjudged to be paid to the plaintiff, the following property: “RÚSTICA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Villa Lydia del Barrio Camaseyas de Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 2,332.42 metros cuadrados; en lindes por el NORTE, en alineaciones de 19.52 metros y 22.10 metros, con Hector Reichard; por el ESTE, en alineaciones de 19.06 metros y 37.30 metros con la Corporación de Renovación Urbana y Vivienda y en 45.48 metros con el remanente de la finca principal; por el SUR, en 3 alineaciones de 29.715 metros con remanente, en 13.00 metros con Carretera Municipal y en 11.151 metros con Manuel Garraton; y por el OESTE, en alineaciones de 14.869 metros y 16.307 metros con remanente y de 25.249 metros con remanente de la finca principal. Enclava una estructura de hormigón para fines residenciales.”

Property Number 19,646 filed at page 276 of volume 347 of Aguadilla, Registry of the Property of Puerto Rico, Section of Aguadilla. The mortgage deed is recorded at Karibe volume of Aguadilla, Registry of the Property of Puerto Rico, Section of Aguadilla, 6th inscription. WHEREAS: This property is subject to the following liens: Senior Liens: None. Junior Liens: Reverse mortgage securing a note in favor of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, or its order, in the original principal amount of $300,000.00, due on January 9th, 2100 pursuant to deed number 210, issued in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, on August 26th, 2013, before notary José García Noya, and recorded, at Karibe volume of Aguadilla, property number 19,646, 7th inscription. Other

Liens: None. Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior and preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax, liens, (express, tacit, implied or legal) shall continue in effect it being understood further that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. THEREFORE, the FIRST PUBLIC SALE shall be held on the 17TH DAY OF MAY OF 2022, AT: 9:30 AM. The minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $300,000.00. In the event said first auction does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a SECOND PUBLIC AUCTION shall be held on the the 24TH DAY OF MAY OF 2022, AT: 9:30 AM, and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum $200,000.00, which is twothirds of the amount of the minimum bid for the first public sale.

If a second auction does not result in the adjudication and sale of the property, a THIRD PUBLIC AUCTION will be held on the 31ST DAY OF MAY OF 2022, AT: 9:30 AM, and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $150,000.00, which is one-half of the minimum bid in the first public sale. The Special Master shall not accept in payment of the property to be sold anything but United States currency or certified checks, except in case the property is sold and adjudicated to the plaintiff, in which case the amount of the bid made by said plaintiff shall be credited and deducted from its credit; said plaintiff being bound to pay in cash or certified check only any excess of its bid over the secured indebtedness that remains unsatisfied. WHEREAS: Said sale to be made by the Special Master subject to confirmation by the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the deed of conveyance and possession to the property will be executed and delivered only after such confirmation. Upon confirmation of the sale, an order shall be issued cancelling all junior liens. For further particulars, reference is made to the judgment entered by the Court in this case, which can be examined in the Office of Clerk of the United States District Court, District of Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 10th day of March of 2022. PEDRO A. VÉLEZ-BAERGA, SPECIAL MASTER.

The San Juan Daily Star

Thursday, April 14, 2022 Reverse Mortgage Funding, LLC Plaintiff V.

EMILIO VELÁZQUEZ SANTOS A/K/A EMILIO VELÁZQUEZ; MARGARITA TORRES ARCE A/K/A MARGARITA TORRES; CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP VELÁZQUEZ TORRES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Defendants Civil Action No.: 3:19-cv-01188JAG. NOTICE OF SALE.

To: EMILIO VELÁZQUEZ SANTOS A/K/A EMILIO VELÁZQUEZ; MARGARITA TORRES ARCE A/K/A MARGARITA TORRES; CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP VELÁZQUEZ TORRES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; GENERAL PUBLIC.

WHEREAS: Judgment was entered in favor of plaintiff to recover from defendants the principal sum of $158,443.74, plus interest at a rate of 3.91% per annum until the debt is paid in full. The defendant Emilio Velázquez Santos a/k/a Emilio Velázquez; Margarita Torres Arce a/k/a Margarita Torres; Conjugal Partnership Velázquez Torres to pay Reverse Mortgage Funding, LLC, all advances made under the mortgage note including but not limited to insurance premiums, taxes and inspections as well as 10% ($16,500.00) of the original principal amount to cover costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees guaranteed under the mortgage obligation.

The records of the case and of these proceedings may be examined by interested parties at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Room 150, Federal Office Building, 150 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. WHEREAS: Pursuant to the terms of the aforementioned Judgment, Order of Execution, and the Writ of Execution thereof, the undersigned Special Master, or a person authorized to act in his name and authority, was ordered to sell at public auction for U.S. currency in cash or certified check without appraisement or right of redemption to the highest bidder and at the office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Room 150 – Federal Office Building, 150 Carlos Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, to cover the sums adjudged to be paid to the plaintiff, the following property: RUSTICA: Parcela marcada LEGAL NOTICE con el numero trescientos veinUNITED STATES DISTRICT te en el Plano de Parcelación COURT DISTRICT OF PUER- de la Comunidad Rural Aguas TO RICO Claras del Barrio Chupacallos

de Ceiba, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de cero cuerdas con mil novecientos cincuentidos diezmilésimas de otra equivalente a setecientos sesentisiete punto cero nueve metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con parcela numero trecientos veintiuno de la Comunidad; por el SUR con parcela numero trecientos dieciocho de la Comunidad; por el ESTE con parcela número trecientos trescientos diecinueve de la Comunidad; por el OESTE, con Calle diecisiete de la Comunidad.” Property Number 4,672 recorded at page 195 of volume 75 of Ceiba. Registry of Puerto Rico, Section of Fajardo.

The mortgage is recorded in the Registry of Property of Puerto Rico, Section of Fajardo at Karibe volume of Ceiba. WHEREAS: This property is subject to the following liens: Senior Liens: None. Junior Liens: Reverse mortgage securing a note in favor of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, or its order, in the original principal amount of $247,500.00, due on July 29th, 2092 pursuant to deed number 177, issued in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on October 31st, 2008, before notary Namyr I. Hernández Sánchez, and recorded at Karibe volume of Ceiba, property number 4,672, 5th inscription. Other Liens: None. Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior and preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax, liens, (express, tacit, implied or legal) shall continue in effect it being understood further that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. THEREFORE, the FIRST PUBLIC SALE shall be held on the 17TH DAY OF MAY OF 2022, AT: 9:35 AM. The minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $165,000.00. In the event said first auction does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a SECOND PUBLIC AUCTION shall be held on the the 24TH DAY OF MAY OF 2022, AT: 9:35 AM, and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum $110,000.00, which is twothirds of the amount of the minimum bid for the first public sale.

If a second auction does not result in the adjudication and sale of the property, a THIRD PUBLIC AUCTION will be held on the 31ST DAY OF MAY OF 2022, AT: 9:35 AM, and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $82,500.00, which is one-half of the minimum bid in the first public sale. The Special Master shall not accept in payment of the property to be sold anything but United States currency or certified checks, ex-

cept in case the property is sold and adjudicated to the plaintiff, in which case the amount of the bid made by said plaintiff shall be credited and deducted from its credit; said plaintiff being bound to pay in cash or certified check only any excess of its bid over the secured indebtedness that remains unsatisfied. WHEREAS: Said sale to be made by the Special Master subject to confirmation by the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the deed of conveyance and possession to the property will be executed and delivered only after such confirmation. Upon confirmation of the sale, an order shall be issued cancelling all junior liens. For further particulars, reference is made to the judgment entered by the Court in this case, which can be examined in the Office of Clerk of the United States District Court, District of Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 15th day of March of 2022. PEDRO A. VÉLEZ-BAERGA, SPECIAL MASTER.

LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO

LIVE WELL FINANCIAL, INC. Plaintiff V.

THE ESTATE OF LUIS TORREGROSA LOPEZ A/K/A LUIS RAMON TORRERGOSA LOPEZ COMPOSED, JANE DOE AND JOHN DOE; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Defendants Civil Action No.: 16-cv-1733.

COLLECTION OF MONIES AND FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT. NOTICE OF SALE.

To: THE ESTATE OF LUIS TORREGROSA LOPEZ A/K/A LUIS RAMON TORRERGOSA LOPEZ COMPOSED, JANE DOE AND JOHN DOE; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, GENERAL PUBLIC.

WHEREAS: Judgment was entered in favor of plaintiff to recover from defendants the principal sum of $178,398.18, plus interest at a rate of 7.00% per annum until the debt is paid in full. The defendant The Estate of Luis Torregrosa Lopez a/k/a Luis Ramon Torrergosa Lopez composed, Jane Doe and John Doe to pay Live Well Financial, Inc, all advances made under the mortgage note including but not limited to insurance premiums, taxes and inspections as well as 10%

($19,100.00) of the original principal amount to cover costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees guaranteed under the mortgage obligation. The records of the case and of these proceedings may be examined by interested parties at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Room 150, Federal Office Building, 150 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.

WHEREAS: Pursuant to the terms of the aforementioned Judgment, Order of Execution, and the Writ of Execution thereof, the undersigned Special Master, or a person authorized to act in his name and authority, was ordered to sell at public auction for U.S. currency in cash or certified check without appraisement or right of redemption to the highest bidder and at the office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Room 150 – Federal Office Building, 150 Carlos Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, to cover the sums adjudged to be paid to the plaintiff, the following property: “URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Apartamento número Uno-C (1-C). Apartamento de tres (3) dormitorios que ocupan todo el Norte de la segunda planta del edificio conocido como Condominio Ávila, ubicado en un solar de cuatro mil noventa y cinco punto cero cuatro metros cuadrados (4,095.04 m/c), sito en el Bloque B de la Urbanización Héctor A. Piñero en los Barrios Martín Peña y Hato Rey del municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico. El apartamento tiene un área de mil trescientos diez y nueve pies cuadrados (122.59 m/c); colindando por el NORTE, con espacio abierto sobre el patio norte del edificio; por el ESTE, con el apartamento unoB (1-B)y las escaleras este del edificio; por el OESTE, con el apartamento uno D (1-D) y por el SUR, con las escaleras este del edificio con varios conductores de ventilación y o equipo, y en el resto de su colindancia con el ala este del corredor central, del piso por donde tiene su puerta de entrada el apartamento cuyo corredor lo conecta a través de los elevadores y las escaleras con el vestíbulo principal del edificio en su primera planta desde donde se sale al patio del Condominio y a las calles contiguas al mismo. Contiene este apartamento las siguientes dependencias y equipos: vestíbulo de entrada, sala comedor, balcón, cocina, cinco (5) closet, pasillo, dos (2) baños, tres (3) dormitorios, walk in closet. Pertenece a además a este apartamento un espacio de estacionamiento al descubierto. Le corresponde a este apartamento un porcentaje de punto ciento sesenta y siete por ciento (.167%) en los elementos comunales generales.” Property Number 30,867 recorded at page 271 of volume 1,071 of Río Piedras Norte, Re-

gistry of the Property of Puerto Rico, Section II of San Juan.

The mortgage being foreclosed is recorded at page 44 of volume 1,538 of Rí Piedras Norte, on property number 30,867, 6th inscription. WHEREAS: This property is subject to the following liens: Senior Liens: None. Junior Liens: Reverse mortgage securing a note in favor of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, or its order, in the original principal amount of $191,000.00, due upon demand, pursuant to deed number 439, issued in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on October 26th, 2007, before notary public Namyr I. Hernández Sánchez, and recorded at page 44 of volume Río Piedras, property number 30,867, 7th inscription. Other Liens: None.

Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior and preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax, liens, (express, tacit, implied or legal) shall continue in effect it being understood further that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. THEREFORE, the FIRST PUBLIC SALE shall be held on the 17TH DAY OF MAY OF 2022, AT: 9:40 AM. The minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $191,000.00. In the event said first auction does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a SECOND PUBLIC AUCTION shall be held on the the 24TH DAY OF MAY OF 2022, AT: 9:40 AM, and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum $127,333.33, which is twothirds of the amount of the minimum bid for the first public sale.

If a second auction does not result in the adjudication and sale of the property, a THIRD PUBLIC AUCTION will be held on the 31ST DAY OF MAY OF 2022, AT: 9:40 AM, and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $95,500.00, which is one-half of the minimum bid in the first public sale. The Special Master shall not accept in payment of the property to be sold anything but United States currency or certified checks, except in case the property is sold and adjudicated to the plaintiff, in which case the amount of the bid made by said plaintiff shall be credited and deducted from its credit; said plaintiff being bound to pay in cash or certified check only any excess of its bid over the secured indebtedness that remains unsatisfied. WHEREAS: Said sale to be made by the Special Master subject to confirmation by the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the deed of conveyance and possession to

the property will be executed and delivered only after such confirmation. Upon confirmation of the sale, an order shall be issued cancelling all junior liens. For further particulars, reference is made to the judgment entered by the Court in this case, which can be examined in the Office of Clerk of the United States District Court, District of Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 15th day of March of 2022. PEDRO A. VÉLEZ-BAERGA, SPECIAL MASTER.

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA SALA SUPERIOR DE CAROLINA

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante V.

SUCESION DE RUTH SOLA SANCHEZ T/C/C Y OTROS

Demandado(a) Civil: CA2021CV03500. Sala: 409. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: MARILYN COLON SOLA T/C/C MARILYN ISALES, JOSE ENRIQUE COLON SOLA, HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE RUTH SOLA SANCHEZ T/C/C RUTH SOLA A LAS SIGUIENTES DIRECCIONES: URB LOMA ALTA, D25 CALLE 5 CAROLINA PR 00987, URB PEDREGALES 126 CALLE GRANITO, RIO GRANDE PR 0745-4329, PO BOX 8976 CAROLINA PR 00988-8976, URB PEDREGALES C18 CALLE GRANITO, RIO GRANDE PR 00745, 3800 SWALLOWTAIL LN, KISSIMMEE FL 347449135, 1882 E 104TH AVE APT 1417 THORNTON CO 80233-4346; FULANO Y MENGANO DE TAL POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE RUTH SOLA SANCHEZ T/C/C RUTH SOLA, SUTANO Y PERENCEJO DE TAL POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE NATIVIDAD SOLA SANCHEZ.

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 4 de abril de 2022, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente

The San Juan Daily Star registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 5 de abril de 2022.

En Carolina, Puerto Rico, el 5 de abril de 2022. Lcda. Marilyn Aponte Rodríguez, Secretaria.

Maricruz Aponte Alicea, Secretaria Auxiliar.

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante V.

ÁNGEL IVÁN ARROYO ROSA T/C/C ÁNGEL IVÁN ARROYO T/C/C AGSEL IVÁN ARROYO ROSA T/C/C AGSEL IVÁN ARROYO, ADIANITTE ZORAIDA RIVERA SERRANO, ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA REPRESENTADO POR EL SECRETARIO DE LA VIVIENDA Y DESARROLLO URBANO (HUD)

Demandado(a) Civil: CG2019CV02645. (802).

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: ÁNGEL IVÁN ARROYO ROSA T/C/C ÁNGEL IVÁN ARROYO T/C/C AGSEL IVÁN ARROYO ROSA T/C/C AGSEL IVÁN ARROYO.

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 27 de febrero de 2020, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla

Thursday, April 14, 2022

de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 5 de abril de 2022. En Caguas, Puerto Rico, el 5 de abril de 2022. Lisilda Martínez Agosto, Secretaria. Lili Rodríguez Rodríguez, Secretaria Auxiliar.

LEGAL NOTICE

COMPUESTA POR SU VIUDA MARY ANN RUTKA MCGOWAN, T/C/C MARY ANN DE HERNÁNDEZ, T/C/C MARY ANN HERNÁNDEZ, FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO MIEMBROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS. MARY ANN RUTKA MCGOWAN, T/C/C MARY ANN DE HERNÁNDEZ, T/C/C MARY ANN HERNÁNDEZ; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES; Y A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA.

Yo, EDWIN E. LÓPEZ MULEESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO RO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR, AlDE PUERTO RICO TRIBUguacil del Tribunal de Primera NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA Instancia, Sala de San Juan, a SALA DE SAN JUAN los demandados, acreedores y WILMINGTON SAVINGS al público en general con inteFUND SOCIETY, FSB, rés sobre la propiedad que más COMO FIDEICOMISARIO adelante se describe, y al público en general, por la presente DE FINANCE OF ANUNCIO y AMERICA STRUCTURED CERTIFICO, HAGO CONSTAR: Que el día 2 SECURITIES DE MAYO DE 2022, A LAS ACQUISITION TRUST 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de 2019-HB1 Primera Instancia, Sala SupeDemandante Vs. SUCESIÓN DE OSCAR rior de San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico, procederé a venDAVID HERNÁNDEZ der en Pública Subasta, al meBONNELLY, T/C/C OSCAR jor postor, la propiedad inmueHERNÁNDEZ BONNELLY, ble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en públiT/C/C OSCAR D. HERNÁNDEZ BONNELLY ca subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria mediante Sentencia COMPUESTA POR SU dictada en el caso de epígrafe, VIUDA MARY ANN RUTKA la cual se notificó y archivó en MCGOWAN, T/C/C MARY autos el día 23 de agosto de ANN DE HERNÁNDEZ, 2021. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al T/C/C MARY ANN procedimiento incoado, estarán HERNÁNDEZ, FULANO de manifiesto en la Secretaría DE TAL Y SUTANO DE durante horas laborables. Que TAL COMO MIEMBROS en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera DE NOMBRES subasta a celebrarse, se celeDESCONOCIDOS. brará una SEGUNDA SUBASMARY ANN RUTKA TA para la venta de la susodiMCGOWAN, T/C/C MARY cha propiedad, el día 9 DE ANN DE HERNÁNDEZ, MAYO DE 2022, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA; y en caso de T/C/C MARY ANN producir remate ni adjudicaHERNÁNDEZ; CENTRO no ción, se celebrará una TERCEDE RECAUDACIÓN RA SUBASTA el día 16 DE DE INGRESOS MAYO DE 2022, A LAS 11:00 MUNICIPALES; Y A LOS DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina ESTADOS UNIDOS DE sita en el lugar antes indicado.

Que en cumplimiento de un AMÉRICA Mandamiento de Ejecución de Demandados Sentencia que ha sido liberado Civil Núm.: SJ2019CV03693. por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Sala: 604. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN Primera Instancia, Sala SupeDE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA rior de San Juan, en el caso de ORDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUepígrafe con fecha 1 de marzo BASTA. de 2022, procederé a vender Al: PÚBLICO EN en pública subasta y al mejor GENERAL. postor, todo derecho, título e A: SUCESIÓN DE OSCAR interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inDAVID HERNÁNDEZ de su propiedad que se BONNELLY, T/C/C OSCAR mueble describe a continuación: URHERNÁNDEZ BONNELLY, BANA: Solar siete del bloque T/C/C OSCAR D. “AB” de la Urbanización ExtenHERNÁNDEZ BONNELLY sión Borinquen Gardens, radi-

cada en el Barrio Caimito del municipal de San Juan, Puerto Rico, compuesto de setecientos sesenta y cinco metros cuadrados con setenta y nueve centímetros (765.79 m/c). Colindando por el NORTE, en treinta y siete metros con cuatro centímetros (37.04) con el solar número seis (6) del bloque “AB” de dicha urbanización; por el SUR, en catorce metros (14.00), nueve metros con ochenta y cuatro centímetros (9.84) y en quince metros con catorce centímetros (15.14) con propiedad Sucesión Betancourt; por el ESTE, en veintitrés metros con treinta y tres centímetros (23.33) con la Calle Poppy de dicha urbanización; por el OESTE, en catorce metros con sesenta centímetros (14.60), con terrenos propiedad de Arcadia Betancourt. En este solar se ha construido una casa de concreto diseñada para fines residenciales. Finca número 7,088, inscrita al folio 251 del tomo 214 de Río Piedras Sur. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección IV de San Juan. Dirección de la Propiedad: 7 BLK AB Poppy St. Borinquen Gardens Dev., San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00926. La subasta se llevará a cabo para satisfacer, hasta donde alcance, el importe de las cantidades adeudadas a la parte demandante conforme a la sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: $237,861.99, por concepto de balance principal del préstamo más intereses acumulados al 31 de marzo de 2019, y los cuales continúan acumulándose anualmente; más la cantidad de $39,450.00, equivalente al 10% de la suma principal original pactada, estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado; más recargos acumulados hasta la fecha en que se pague la deuda; más cualquiera suma de dinero por concepto de contribuciones, primas de seguro hipotecario y riesgo, así como cualesquiera otras sumas pactadas en la escritura de hipoteca, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 16 otorgada el día 9 de marzo de 2012, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, ante el Notario Público Samuel Soto Alonso y consta inscrita al folio 32 del tomo 650 de Río Piedras Sur, finca número 7,088, Registro de la Propiedad de Río Piedras Sur, Sección IV de San Juan. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso o al portador garantizados hipotecariamente con pos-

terioridad al crédito del actor que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Entiéndase: Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor de Secretario de la Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $394,500.00, con intereses al 3.243% anual, vencedero el día 20 de septiembre de 2094, constituida mediante la escritura número 17, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 9 de marzo de 2012, ante el notario Samuel Soto Alonso, e inscrita al folio 32 del tomo 650 de Río Piedras Sur, finca número 7,088, inscripción 7ma. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta del inmueble antes descrito será la suma de $394,500.00 según se establece en la escritura de hipoteca antes relacionada. En caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en su primera subasta se ordena la celebración de una segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, en la cual, la cantidad mínima será una equivalente a 2/3 parte de aquella, o sea la suma de $263,000.00; desierta también la segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, se ordena la celebración de una tercera subasta en la cual, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado para la primera subasta, es decir la suma de $197,250.00. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación, entiéndase efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. Una vez efectuada la venta de dicha propiedad, el Alguacil procederá a otorgar la escritura de traspaso al licitador victorioso en subasta, quien podrá ser la parte demandante, cuya oferta podrá aplicarse a la extinción parcial o total de la obligación reconocida por la sentencia dictada en este caso. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquiri-

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rá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Si el producto de la venta fuere insuficiente para satisfacer la cantidad reclamada, se procederá a la ejecución de la sentencia en contra de la parte demandada por el remanente de las sumas no satisfechas, mediante embargo y venta en ejecución de cualesquiera otros bienes propiedad de la parte demandada en cantidad suficiente para dejar cubierta y totalmente satisfecha a la parte demandante cualquier deficiencia o parte insoluta de la sentencia dictada a su favor según dispuesto en la sentencia dictada en este caso. Se dispone, conforme con la sentencia dictada en este caso que, una vez efectuada la subasta y vendido el bien inmueble, los adjudicatarios sean puestos en posesión del mismo dentro del término de veinte (20) días por el Alguacil de este Honorable Tribunal y los actuales poseedores lanzados del referido inmueble. De ser ello necesario, el Alguacil podrá diligenciar el Acta de Subasta que se expida en horas laborales, de día, los 5 días de la semana y podrá romper cualquier cerradura o candado que dé acceso al inmueble objeto de este desalojo. Y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general, se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley, mediante edicto, en un periódico de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, una vez por semana, por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, y para su fijación en tres (3) lugares públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía, y se le notificará además a la parte demandada vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto de Subasta para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en San Juan, Puerto Rico, a 30 de marzo de 2022. EDWIN E. LÓPEZ MULERO, Alguacil Auxiliar, Alguacil del Tribunal De Primera Instancia, Sala De San Juan.

FINANCE PUERTO RICO, JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES CON INTERES

Demandado(a) Civil: CA2022CV00459. 401.

Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE HIPOTECARIO EXTRAVIADO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE PERSONAS DESCONOCIDAS CON POSIBLE INTERES.

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 5 de abril de 2022, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 6 de abril de 2022. En Carolina, Puerto Rico, el 6 de abril de 2022. MARILYN APONTE RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA. KEILA GARCÍA SOLÍS, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

LEGAL NOTICE Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de Primera Instancia Sala Superior de San Juan.

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Parte Demandante vs.

SUCESIÓN DE GUILLERMO LIZALDO RIVERO T/C/C GUILLERMO LIZARDO LEGAL NOTICE RIVERO, COMPUESTA ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO POR SU VIUDA DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA CECILIA MARCELINO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INS- CANDELARIO T/C/C ANA TANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE CECILIA MARCELINO CAROLINA CANDELARIO, POR MARCIAL SÍ Y COMO MIEMBRO FELICIANO RAMOS DE LA SUCESIÓN Demandante V. DE GUILLERMO BANCO POPULAR LIZALDO RIVERO DE PUERTO RICO, T/C/C GUILLERMO SANTANDER FINANCIAL LIZARDO RIVERO Y EN SERVICES INC., REPRESENTACIÓN DEL COMO SUCESOR EN DERECHOS DE ISLAND INTERÉS DE LA MENOR

ANGÉLICA LIZARDO MARCELINO, CÉSAR GUILERMNY LIZARDO MARCELINO, JOANY LIZARDO MARCELINO, KERLIN LIZARDO MARCELINO, Y CÉSAR MANUEL LIZARDO MARCELINO

Parte Demandada CIVIL NÚM: SJ2019CV05253 (506). SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: SUCESIÓN DE GUILLERMO LIZALDO RIVERO T/C/C GUILLERMO LIZARDO RIVERO, COMPUESTA POR SU VIUDA CECILIA MARCELINO CANDELARIO T/C/C ANA CECILIA MARCELINO CANDELARIO, POR SÍ Y COMO MIEMBRO DE LA SUCESIÓN DE GUILLERMO LIZALDO RIVERO T/C/C GUILLERMO LIZARDO RIVERO Y EN REPRESENTACIÓN DEL INTERÉS DE LA MENOR ANGÉLICA LIZARDO MARCELINO, CÉSAR GUILERMNY LIZARDO MARCELINO, JOANY LIZARDO MARCELINO, KERLIN LIZARDO MARCELINO, Y CÉSAR MANUEL LIZARDO MARCELINO

LA SECRETARIA que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 21 de abril de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha 23 de abril de 2021.

En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 23 de abril de 2021. Griselda Rodríguez Collado, Secretaria Regional. f/Eisa Magaly Candelario Cabrera, Secretaria Auxiliar del Tribunal I.

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The San Juan Daily Star

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Novak Djokovic returns to clay, but plays little like himself

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY

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ovak Djokovic’s tennis season like no other resumed earlier this week on home clay.

The setbacks keep coming.

Deported from Australia in January because he was unvaccinated against COVID-19 and thus did not fulfill entry requirements, beaten early in Dubai in February and unable to enter the United States for tournaments in March, Djokovic returned to the court at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday after a seven-week break from competition. Off target from the start, he scrapped valiantly before fading to lose his opening match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1.

Davidovich, a 22-year-old Spaniard, broke Djokovic’s serve nine times, the most Djokovic has been broken on tour in any best-of-three-set match.

“I collapsed,” Djokovic told reporters in Monaco. “I was hanging on the ropes the entire match. I was really chasing the result constantly.”

It was of course an upset. Djokovic, despite his latest hiatus, is still ranked No. 1 on the men’s tour. He has won 20 major singles titles, nearly completed the Grand Slam last season and has been the second-best men’s player on clay for the past decade behind Rafael Nadal.

Davidovich, despite reaching the quarterfinals of last year’s French Open, is ranked No. 46 and had lost in the opening round of his last two tournaments. Until Tuesday, he had beaten only one top-10 player.

But in truth, his victory over Djokovic was only a lowercase surprise. Djokovic, who remains unvaccinated against COVID-19, is rusty for obvious reasons and soon turns 35.

Men’s tennis is bristling with depth and young stars on the rise like Davidovich’s 18-year-old compatriot Carlos Alcaraz, who recently won the Miami Open.

Although there was buzz around a possible Djokovic-Alcaraz quarterfinal match, Djokovic got more than he could handle from the game’s second-most-promising next-generation Spaniard.

“I knew Nole doesn’t have that confidence, because he didn’t play a lot,” Davidovich said, using Djokovic’s nickname. “I had to focus on every point because I had my chances from the beginning, and I just did it.”

Davidovich looks like a Viking prepared to make mayhem with his head closely shav-

Novak Djokovic after losing his second-round match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the Monte-Carlo Masters on Tuesday. en on the sides and his fair hair pulled back into a knot. His father, Eduard Mark Davidovich, a former boxer, is originally from Sweden, and his mother, Tatiana Fokina, is from Russia.

But he was born in Malaga, Spain, and raised, as his accent makes clear, in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. He started playing tennis at age 2 — even younger than Djokovic did — and has become one of the flashiest, fastest men in the game under the tutelage of his longtime coach, Jorge Aguirre.

He has a tattoo of a breaking wave on his arm, and he plays tennis with aggression and invention, deploying the drop shot and the underhand serve. He often plays like a goalkeeper: flinging himself into the air to pursue a wide shot or a serve down the T. Against Djokovic, he was soon covered in red clay, which remains his best surface despite winning the Wimbledon boys title on grass in 2017.

The mental game has been the main stumbling block for Davidovich, and he has collaborated with a performance psychologist for several years in the quest to control his

temper and maintain his concentration and belief.

“Taming everything inside himself is not easy,” Aguirre told Spanish publication ABC last year. “There are moments when he starts to have doubts whether he is really prepared.

Those lapses in concentration come from insecurity. We have managed to reduce them.

Before, they could last months, then weeks and now we are working so they last just a game or a point and then in a year or so that they disappear altogether.”

They are not gone yet. Twice up a break in the second set, Davidovich lost his way, surrendering the momentum to Djokovic. Although Djokovic failed to serve out the second set at 5-4 — making four unforced errors — he managed to win the tiebreaker with a forehand passing shot.

Eyes wide, Djokovic put a finger to his ear and nodded his head confidently as he stared at the crowd before howling with relief. It was a familiar scene for those who have followed the resilient Serbian star, but there would be no comeback this time, in part be-

cause he has played so little lately and because the second set had required 1 hour 23 minutes of effort.

After a 10-minute break, Djokovic returned to the clay standing tall, but he was soon emitting negative energy, talking to himself as he again lost his serve despite jumping out to a 40-15 lead. This time, Davidovich did not flinch, finishing off a champion who had beaten him soundly in their two previous matches and who has long been his tennis role model (they practiced together in Spain during the pandemic).

But Djokovic’s game and attitude were close to unrecognizable down the stretch as he raced through his service games and missed shot after shot. He finished with 51 unforced errors at the club where, as a Monaco resident, he trains regularly.

“I didn’t like the way I felt physically in the third,” Djokovic said. “I just ran out of gas completely. Just couldn’t really stay in the rally with him. I mean, if you can’t stay in the rally, not feeling your legs on the clay, it’s mission impossible.”

The concern for him is why he was so spent. Djokovic has long been supremely fit, but he has also had the coronavirus at least twice, although he has given no indication that this has affected his endurance.

“I’m going to look with my team into the reasons,” he said of his third-set fade.

It is a smaller team now. He is no longer working with Marian Vajda, his longtime friend and coach, which leaves Goran Ivanisevic, the 2001 Wimbledon champion, as his primary coach. Ivanisevic was with Djokovic in January in Australia, where he arrived to defend his Australian Open title only to have his visa revoked because of his vaccination status. He spent time in detention as his appeal was adjudicated and was deported on the eve of the Australian Open. After also missing U.S. tournaments in Indian Wells, California, and Miami, he has played just four singles matches in 2022.

His record is an unsettling 2-2, but it bears remembering that Djokovic is one of sport’s supreme fighters and that he has lost early in Monte Carlo before, only to find his footing and thrive at the French Open, his primary goal in May. Next stop in his strangest season: more home clay next week at a tournament in Belgrade, the Serbian capital where he was born.

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When the Yankees play the Blue Jays, ‘every game is huge’

By JAMES WAGNER

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hen he stepped to the plate to lead off Monday’s game against the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays center fielder George Springer was greeted with a shower of boos from the crowd at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. He promptly singled.

When he came up to bat again in the third inning, more boos followed.

The result that time wasn’t any better for Yankees fans: a two-run home run that proved key in a 3-0 Toronto win.

On Tuesday, the Yankees got a little revenge with a 4-0 win.

While Springer has been jeered in both games for his role on the 2017 Houston Astros, a team that toppled the Yankees on the way to a World Series title that has been since tainted by a signstealing scandal, the feeling between the sides isn’t exactly friendly this season.

The rivals — along with the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays — will be duking it out all season in a buzz saw of a division in which three teams reached the playoffs last year. The 92-win Yankees claimed the final American League wildcard spot, which left the 91-win Blue Jays watching October baseball from home.

The odds of making the playoffs have improved this year. The Major League Baseball postseason field was expanded to 12 teams from 10 under the new labor agreement. But the 19 showdowns between the Yankees and the Blue Jays, a trendy preseason World Series pick, are still expected to be tense, competitive and thrilling.

“That’s life in the American League East,” said Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo, whose team is playing its first series of the season against the Yankees, a four-game set, this week (Gerrit Cole was slated to start Wednesday night’s third game for the Yankees, with José Berríos on the mound for Toronto). “All the teams are good. It’s going to be a battle all year.

They just played Boston and they’re going to play us, and we’re going to play them and then Boston.”

The first two meetings of the teams this season offered a preview of what may be coming. The scores were close.

The stars shined. The crowd and teams understood the stakes.

“They have talent, just like us,” said Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the runner-up for the AL’s Most Valu-

George Springer, left, and Teoscar Hernández of the Blue Jays felt right at home at Yankee Stadium. They combined to go 6 for 9 in Monday’s 3-0 win over the Yankees. able Player Award last season. “But obviously, you have to go out on the field and give your best.”

“They’re a great ball club,” Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge said, adding later: “They’ve got guys that hit for power, got good speed up and down, then a great pitching staff. They’re going to be tough all year, but we’re looking forward to it.”

The Blue Jays can indeed hit. Any lineup headlined by shortstop Bo Bichette, right fielder Teoscar Hernández, Springer and Guerrero should have little trouble scoring runs. Even without standout third baseman Matt Chapman, who was added in an offseason trade with Oakland, the Blue Jays led the major leagues in home runs (262) and on-base plus slugging percentage (.797) last season.

Knowing that, Toronto’s coaching staff emphasized another aspect of the team’s play, one that was a weakness at times last season: its defense. To drive home the point, the Blue Jays made a largely symbolic change to the traditional order of pregame drills, having players take ground balls first and then working on their hitting.

“My message was that from the beginning: Pitching and defense is going to win games in this league. It’s tough to hit everyday,” said Montoyo, adding later: “And you cannot give that team, or any team in the American League, any chance — or any second chances.”

The Blue Jays were one of the teams with the most wins in the second half of last season in part because of Bichette’s defensive improvement, Montoyo said.

Bichette, who led all MLB shortstops with 24 errors last season, credited the Blue Jays’ coaching staff, as well as retired shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, for the assist. In the offseason, Bichette spent time in Texas further sharpening his fielding with Tulowitzki, a two-time Gold Glove Award winner.

“He just kind of made it simple for me,” Bichette said. “Simple is like catch the ball and make the throw. Play free. Be aggressive. Just kind of allowing myself to be free out there mentally has helped me a lot.”

The effort showed against the Yankees on Monday. Starting pitcher Alek Manoah held the Yankees in check with seven strikeouts over six scoreless innings. (His fastballs were a tick faster than usual, hitting 96 mph frequently. “That’s just New York adrenaline,” he said.) But when Manoah ran into some trouble in the third inning with a bases-loaded jam, Bichette made a stellar play: He ranged far to his right to snare a Giancarlo Stanton broken-bat grounder, then jumped and threw across his body for the third out.

“We learned a lot last year that if we want to win a World Series and be a championship team, we got to be nails on

all sides of the ball,” said Bichette, who hit .298 with 29 home runs and 102 RBIs last season. “So pitching, defense, hitting, it’s not going to be perfect every day but the work we’re putting in and the commitment we have to it is definitely paying off.”

In the seventh inning, with Manoah out of the game, Bichette teamed with second baseman Santiago Espinal to turn a slick inning-ending double play with two men on base. With the defense shifted to the left side against Josh Donaldson, Espinal stopped a ground ball to his left and spun around to toss it to Bichette, who used a 360-degree spin after touching second base to fire the ball to first.

Guerrero pumped his fist and shouted as he ran off the field.

“I feel like we’re just a bunch of kids going out there and giving it all we got,” said Bichette, adding later about Yankee Stadium: “So honestly it just feels comfortable anywhere we are. I love playing with these guys. It’s lots of fun.”

The Blue Jays’ rise to prominence over the past two years coincides with the development of young stars like Guerrero, 23; Bichette 24; and Hernández, 29. Bichette said the Blue Jays had always been confident in their potential, so “the world is probably a little bit behind what we thought.” And even though the bullpen was largely untouched over the winter and the Blue Jays lost Robbie Ray, the 2021 AL Cy Young Award winner, and second baseman Marcus Semien to free agency, Guerrero said the team was better this year because of the existing and new talent.

The Yankees feel the same way about themselves. Starting pitchers Jameson Taillon, who allowed two runs over five innings Monday, and Luis Severino are healthier now than they were last year.

The lineup is more balanced and diverse in terms of skill sets than it was at the beginning of last season because of the additions of shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa, first baseman Anthony Rizzo and Donaldson.

After going 29-19 against the Blue Jays from 2018 to 2020, the Yankees had less luck last year. They were 8-11 against their rivals, but still managed to edge Toronto for the final AL wild-card spot.

“Every game is huge,” Springer said after Monday’s victory. “We learned last year that every game matters. It’s a good start, but there’s a long way to go.”

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Real Madrid ousts Chelsea by turning a collapse into a classic

By RORY SMITH

T

he noise rose and swelled with every second that ticked, changing timbre and tone as it did so. It started with whistles, desperate and urgent, only to turn into something closer to a roar, formless and elemental, filled with angst and anticipation, as if the sound itself could ward off any more suffering.

By the time the final whistle blew, it was so loud that it seemed to be bubbling up from the ground or rumbling down from the sky. Somehow, though, that proved to be the prelude: The release was still to come, as Real Madrid’s and Chelsea’s players collapsed to the turf, the victors on the day defeated and the beaten triumphant over two legs, and the Bernabeu crackled and shook.

This is not the first time a Champions League game has ended like this, of course: The spectacular comeback and the breathtaking twist now rank as this competition’s calling card, a feature so regular that it is remarkable, in a way, that every time it happens it somehow retains its capacity to surprise.

It is not even like it is a rarity here.

The sight of Real Madrid’s players, spread-eagle on the field in a state of pure, blissful exhaustion, having somehow turned certain defeat into a triumph actually happens with alarming frequency. It happened just a month ago or so, against Paris St.-Germain, for a start.

This is just what the Champions League does: produce evenings in which Villarreal, a team bobbing just above mid-table in Spain, can knock out Bayern Munich and still find itself overshadowed. It is just what Real Madrid does: flirts with disappointment, toys with disaster, and then flicks a switch and emerges victorious.

Even by those standards, though, Real Madrid’s draining, stirring, thrilling defeat of Chelsea on Tuesday — on aggregate (5-4), if not on the evening itself (a 3-2 loss) — managed to be more draining, more stirring, more thrilling than most.

There was not just one comeback,

Luka Modric and Real Madrid needed extra time to edge Chelsea on aggregate. after all, but two, stitched together in the same marathon game: Chelsea overcame the two-goal lead Real Madrid had established in London last week, seemingly booking its place in the semifinals in the process, and then Real Madrid, beaten and cowed, rose from the ashes to snatch it away.

Everything turned on a single pass.

For 80 minutes, Real’s fans had done nothing but suffer. They had arrived at the Bernabeu in Madrid in high spirits, drifting up the Paseo de la Castellana filled with absolute confidence that Carlo Ancelotti’s team could get the job done. It is Real Madrid in the Champions League, after all. That is just how these things work.

It lasted all of 15 minutes, pierced in a flash by Mason Mount’s opening goal. The Bernabeu became unsettled, uneasy. Real Madrid seemed to freeze, as if arguably the most experienced,

most grizzled team in Europe was not quite sure what the protocol was in this situation. Chelsea smelled blood.

Just after halftime, Chelsea’s Antonio Rüdiger scored — a simple goal, a header from a corner, as if all of this is quite easy — and the tie was level. An oppressive, fretful silence descended, the sound of 61,000 people waking up and remembering that, oh yes, this Real Madrid team is quite old now, isn’t it, and it’s been through a lot, and it’s in need of a refresh.

There was a brief flicker of hope when Marcos Alonso’s goal was ruled out for the slightest of handballs, but it proved illusory. A few minutes later, Timo Werner skated and skidded around the edge of the 6-yard box and bundled the ball over the line. The jeers rained down, then, just for a moment.

A few people headed to the exits. A few people always head to the exits. At

this stage, everyone really should know better.

That was the mood, then, when Luka Modric got the ball, just inside Chelsea’s half, with 10 minutes to play.

There was, to the naked and untrained eye, no option ahead of him; just Rodrygo, the young Brazilian wing, racing off on the other side of the field, dutifully tracked by a defender. Modric had no choice but to turn back, to change the angle of attack, to build again.

Or, it turned out, he could sweep a ball with the outside of his right foot just beyond the Chelsea defense and straight onto Rodrygo’s boot, inside the area, timed perfectly for him to steer a shot past Edouard Mendy without breaking stride. The pass did not exist.

Modric found it anyway, and in doing so, Real Madrid found its belief.

That goal took the game to extra time, giving the home team, the impending Spanish champion, a reprieve.

Real Madrid does not waste those.

Karim Benzema, scorer of all three of his team’s goals in the first leg, headed Real Madrid into the lead on aggregate with 96 minutes gone. By that stage, all sense of order had fractured, all thought of planning or reason or strategy cast to the winds.

Chelsea threw all of its players forward. Real Madrid’s substitute left back, Marcelo, ended up playing as a forward, for reasons that even he did not really understand. There were frights: a shot from Jorginho, a header from Kai Havertz. The whole evening, the whole campaign, seemed to hang by a thread.

All the while, the noise was building, yearning at first and then impatient and finally righteous and demanding.

It became a place and a crowd crying to be put out of their misery. Nobody heard the whistle. Nobody could hear the whistle.

They knew it was over only when they saw the players on the turf, all the breath drawn from their bodies, their legs suddenly buckling, a conclusion at once impossible and inevitable. They should be used to this by now, really.

This is how it always ends, at Real Madrid, after all. It just does not always end like this.

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Sudoku How to Play: Fill in the empty fields with the numbers from 1 through 9.

Sudoku Rules: Every row must contain the numbers from 1 through 9 Every column must contain the numbers from 1 through 9 Every 3x3 square must contain the numbers from 1 through 9

Crossword

Answers on page 38

Wordsearch

GAMES

HOROSCOPE Aries

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(Mar 21-April 20)

With the Moon opposing Venus, there is no harm in admitting that you need to talk or have something you would like to share. Even if doing so makes others aware of certain weaknesses Aries, don’t let it stop you. Have faith that discussing this can help you find closure, and leave you more at peace. On a social note, joining a club could renew your interest in a hobby.

Taurus

(April 21-May 21)

Gemini

(May 22-June 21)

The realization that this is the time to let something go may intensify over coming days. And with the Sun linking to Saturn, you’ll be even more determined to resolve this. But first it helps to consciously tackle any blocks. Where do you continuously find yourself coming up short? This might be down to a past experience, which once understood, gives you more freedom to succeed.

Is someone urging you to be bold? They may be pushing you to accept an opportunity. The question is not so much whether you can you do it, but what is stopping you? A powerful line-up suggests that accepting this challenge could be very character building, as it will encourage personal growth. And even if daunting, could soon see you aiming higher and doing very well.

Cancer

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(June 22-July 23)

Libra

(Sep 24-Oct 23)

Feeling empowered? It’s time to get started on something that you may have vaguely considered. Now is your chance to do the groundwork so that you can create a strong foundation. A great idea might be too good to waste by not giving it the attention it deserves. Keen to enjoy a spot of retail therapy? The Moon/ Venus tie suggests that a treat could help boost your spirits, Libra.

Scorpio

(Oct 24-Nov 22)

Need to revamp your lifestyle, Scorpio? The current Sun/Saturn tie, encourages you to start small and take it from there. If you pile too much pressure on yourself at the outset, you’ll be tempted to give up.

Making tiny changes one at a time, can yield major benefits. For instance, the decision to walk every day for at least twenty minutes could be a game changer for health and wellbeing.

Sagittarius

(Nov 23-Dec 21)

Capricorn

(Dec 22-Jan 20)

A relationship that has been rather formal could become more relaxed, and develop into a genuine friendship. Perhaps you meet this person at a party or other event, and they seem quite different when not in their work role. In fact, getting to know them better can be a pleasant surprise. Keen to collaborate on a creative or entrepreneurial project? Now is the time!

Need something to get you going? The focus on your travel zone, could inspire you to look further afield for ways to enjoy a pick-me-up. Perhaps an exotic herbal tea with extra zest, or a new recipe using ingredients that you haven’t sampled, will do it. You might even be drawn to a philosophy that combines wisdom with ways to keep fit, happy and energized, Cancer.

With a Saturn focus encouraging you to get organized, you may have carved out daily routines that have become automatic, and that allow you to accomplish key goals with ease. Some of them might have become so habitual, that you’ve lost track of the impact they’re having on you. If so, it could be time to re-evaluate priorities and reinvigorate your schedule with new activities.

Leo

Aquarius

(July 24-Aug 23)

(Jan 21-Feb 19)

Who do you believe most? You may be surrounded by people whose opinions vary greatly. Some might downplay your chances of success and tell you to take things slowly, while others could whip up levels of excitement, leaving you eager to jump into a project and have a go. A sobering Sun/Saturn link encourages you to consider the pros and cons of both first, Leo.

The Sun aligns with Saturn in your sign, so the coming days can be perfect for organizing something that requires hard work. With some focused effort, you’ll have it all sewn up in no time and be ready to go. Keen to donate to a fund or charity? Your kindhearted nature could be amplified by the Jupiter Neptune tie. Just be sure you have enough left for yourself, Aquarius.

Virgo

Pisces

(Aug 24-Sep 23)

This is one of those days when you can get a lot done and feel proud of your accomplishments.

Even if some of your tasks are boring and not at all to your liking, you’ll have the stamina to dig in and finish them. Mind, this isn’t to say that your friends or close ones won’t be a distraction. You’ll just have to explain that once you have everything done, you’ll be able to join them.

(Feb 20-Mar 20)

This can be a time of bold decisions and focused action, with the result that your plans may move forward over coming days. You don’t have to stick to them too rigidly though, as allowing some creative inspiration into the mix could make a world of difference. If you want to get ahead, try to balance work and relaxation, as one can feed the other in a positive and uplifting way.

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CARTOONS

Herman

Speed Bump

Frank & Ernest

BC

Scary Gary

Wizard of Id

For Better or for Worse

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