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Bills would strengthen oversight of international banking sector

Standard International Bank LLC is put under receivership

By THE STAR STAFF

Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia and Financial Institutions Commissioner Natalia Zequeira Díaz announced two bills Tuesday that would strengthen oversight of the island’s multi-billion dollar international banking sector to ensure it remains solvent and compliant.

Out of the 74 international banks operating in Puerto Rico, three have been placed under receivership so far. On Tuesday, Zequeira Díaz, who heads the Office of the Financial Institutions Commissioner (OCIF by its Spanish initials), announced that a fourth bank, Standard International Bank LLC, an international financial institution based in Asia, was put under receivership for lack of liquidity. It has more than 8,000 depositors and $56 million in deposits, she said.

The bills would amend Act 52-1989, known as the “International Banking Center Regulatory Law” and Law 273-2012, known as the “International Financial Center Regulatory Law,” respectively, to modernize and strengthen both to make the sector more solid, more efficient, more resilient and better prepared to cope with market changes, the governor said.

The government wants to ensure international banks and financial entities operate in a solvent, solid, competitive and responsible manner in such a way that they contribute to the economic growth of Puerto Rico.

“The image of Puerto Rico is important to its economic development. We don’t want to be seen as a refuge for money laundering,” Pierluisi said. “And we want OCIF to have more tools to investigate and ensure compliance. And we want to make sure they are financially solid. We don’t want entities that are failing their depositors.”

The governor said the amendments are needed to demand greater compliance with the laws to combat money laundering and empower the OCIF to deny a permit or license when the result of the pertinent investigation allows the commissioner to conclude that the financial responsibility, experience, character and general aptitude of the proponent do not provide or allow him or her to determine that the proponent will operate the international financial entity in an honest, fair and efficient manner.

Zequeira Díaz consulted the FBI and the Federal Reserve to ascertain how the changes can be applied retroactively to banks already operating.

“If we don’t apply this law retroactively, then we won’t have a uniform sector,” she said.

She said the amendments will raise the capitalization level to $10 million from $250,000, will allow OCIF to investigate the economic capacity of owners or investors, and will require each bank’s board of directors to have one member that is independent from the rest. The amendments will also allow Zequeira Díaz to deny a license to an entity that is deemed insolvent.

The new requirements will also increase the number of employees at each bank from four to eight. Two of the workers must work in the bank’s compliance and anti-money laundering division.

The proposed amendments will also increase licensing renewal fees to avoid so-called shell banks, which are those that are not operating. The license renewal will go to $100,000 from the current $5,000. Zequeira Díaz said of the 74 international banks, about 14 are shell banks.

Meanwhile, the bail required to operate was increased to $2.5 million from $300,000. The money will be used to pay fines or pay the cost of putting it under a trust.

Governor: Designated PRITS director has proven herself and should be confirmed

By THE STAR STAFF

Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia expressed impatience Tuesday at the possibility that the island Senate would reject the confirmation of Nanette Martínez Ortiz as director of the Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service (PRITS).

Regarding the designated secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Hiram Torres Montalvo, the governor said he would keep an eye on the vote slated for next week in the Senate, where adverse reports on both nominees have been rendered by the Appointments Committee.

“My team is in communication with the legislative leadership,” Pierluisi said. “I understand that the plenary or the president will consider these nominations early next week. From now until then, I will be

monitoring the matter. I saw a report today that indicates that the PRITS appointment could have 14 votes in favor. I want to confirm that.”

“If that is the case, then that is positive,” he added. “But on the other hand, the negative report is unfortunate. It is incredible for this to have happened because Nanette Martínez is a capable professional who has been addressing some issues, including the situation she faced with the Aqueduct Authority recently. She deserves great credit for what has been done, for example, with CESCO Digital.”

Martínez also is tasked with making the electronic vehicle inspection sticker (known locally as the marbete) a reality in the coming fiscal year.

“It would be a disgrace if she could not take up the role that she has been ably filling

for quite some time,” the governor said. The Senate report expressed concern about the lack of clear and accurate information on the management of the public agency and Martínez’s handling of recent cyber attacks.

Pierluisi maintained that Torres Montalvo has worked diligently to defend island consumers. However, the Senate report notes that the designated DACO secretary appears to be on the side of business rather than consumers. The report mentions his lack of action to stop the hike in the price of coffee.

“At the appropriate time, my team always talks with the appointees and sometimes it happens that the nominees themselves ask that they withdraw their designation when they anticipate an adverse vote,” the governor said.

Summit on opioid use to take place today at UPR-Carolina

By THE STAR STAFF

With the purpose of building a health culture and addressing substance use, its implications and the opioid

crisis, the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) will hold the First Opioid Summit today from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the UPR Theater in Carolina.

“The summit aims to train professionals who provide services related to prevention and safety in universities, including substance and opioid use,” said UPR President Dr. Luis A. Ferrao Delgado. “The opioid crisis is one of the greatest public health threats of our time. The UPR seeks to address this problem from an interdisciplinary and collaborative perspective, bringing together experts from various areas to explore effective and lasting solutions.”

He stressed the importance of addressing

the problem of substance use disorders and focusing on the opioid crisis, which he describes as “one of the greatest social challenges due to its detrimental effects on health and human behavior.”

The Institute of Research, Education and Services in Addiction, which is attached to Central University of the Caribbean, as well as the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at UPR-Arecibo will be among the participants.

“At UPR we are committed to fostering a culture of prevention and well-being within the institution, emphasizing that prevention is a collective task to address the problem of

Vieques obtains electric vehicle, charging stations

By THE STAR STAFF

Seeking to encourage the use of electric vehicles in Vieques, the mayor of that offshore island municipality, José “Junito” Corcino Acevedo, signed a collaborative agreement with the assistant secretary of energy affairs, who works out of the Office of the Governor, for the acquisition of an electric vehicle and several charging stations.

“Yesterday [Monday] we signed a collaborative agreement with … the engineer and friend Francisco Berríos, which enables us to enter the revolution of electric transport systems with the acquisition of a new electric vehicle and charging stations for the municipality and the community,” Corcino said Tuesday in a press release. “We do this with the purpose of motivating the use of these vehicles on our island, thus mitigating the

impact on the environment and reducing transportation costs for everyone.”

“The governor is leading the effort to switch to electric power vehicles as a measure to conserve the environment and reduce expenses associated with gasoline,” the mayor added. “In Vieques we are going to enter this revolution with a network of unique charging stations that will provide the necessary infrastructure to encourage the use of these vehicles by our people.”

Recent data from the commonwealth Highways and Transportation Authority estimates that between 1,500 and 3,500 electric vehicles currently travel on Puerto Rico’s roads.

In order to meet the demand for the fuel used by those motor vehicles, that is, electricity, the administration of Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia announced last August that this year

drug abuse,” Ferrao Delgado said. “We need to actively address the issue of substance use disorders and work together on drug abuse prevention.”

Dr. Mayra B. Charriez, vice president of student affairs at UPR, added that “the summit aims to build a healthy culture, addressing substance use disorder and its implications.”

“It also represents an opportunity to advocate for public health policies and practices that promote well-being and recovery,” she said. “We hope this initiative will inspire concrete action and contribute to improving the quality of life for our community and all those affected by the opioid epidemic.”

charging stations will be installed adjacent to state highways PR-2, PR-22 and PR-52 at different strategic points to meet demand and increase the use of electric vehicles; which are much friendlier to the environment than fossil fuel-based combustion engines.

Nanette Martínez Ortiz, designated director of the Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service

UPR President Dr. Luis A. Ferrao Delgado

Vieques Mayor José “Corcino Acevedo

Fiscal board, AAFAF, fuel line lenders oppose expedited appeal of unsecured claim ruling

By THE STAR STAFF

The Financial Oversight and Management Board, the Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF by its Spanish initials) and fuel line lenders objected this week to a request by Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) bondholders seeking to expedite an appeal on a ruling that declared their bonded debt is an unsecured claim.

U.S. District Court Judge Laura Taylor Swain on March 22 rejected bondholders’ position that they are entitled to fully recover their $8.4 billion debt because it is secured. Instead, the court held that the 1974 Trust Agreement granted the bondholders security interests only in amounts of money deposited to the Sinking Fund, Self-insurance Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, Reserve Maintenance Fund and Construction Fund, as defined in the Trust Agreement.

Swain also ruled that the bondholders have perfected their liens in the Sinking Fund, Self-insurance Fund and Reserve Maintenance Fund, over which the Trustee had established control. However, the judge said the bondholders’ claim was unsecured.

She also said the unsecured claim is based on the value of future net revenues, not the face value of the debt.

The Ad Hoc group of PREPA bondholders, and insurers Assured Guaranty and Syncora Guarantee, earlier this month sought an interlocutory appeal of Swain’s ruling. They argued that an interlocutory appeal of the order would ensure that

parties weren’t working toward an unconfirmable plan of adjustment. They also said the ruling may impact other municipal revenue.

The Financial Oversight and Management Board argued that an immediate appeal would complicate the process.

“There is almost no likelihood the appeal can be briefed, argued, and decided before the confirmation hearing.” the oversight board argued. “An immediate appeal would deprive the First Circuit of a complete record and picture while saddling all litigants with arduous briefing and preparation at lightning speed regarding issues concerning which hundreds of pages of briefs were submitted to this court, at the same time they litigate confirmation and estimation of the unsecured net revenue claim.”

The AAFAF said the appeal was not needed.

“That billions of dollars are at stake does not transform a dispute of contractual interpretation into a matter of public importance suitable for interlocutory appeal,” the AAFAF argued. “While the specific terms of the trust agreement have not been previously interpreted by a court, the court applied traditional judicially developed canons of contract interpretation to resolve competing views of the trust agreement.”

The fuel line lenders also argued that the appeal will have no benefits.

“Aspects of the court’s ruling were preliminary, but if appealed, the appellate divestiture doctrine may prevent the court from supplementing or expanding on its reasoning,” fuel line lenders argued. “And there is no realistic prospect that the First Circuit will rule before the estimation or confirmation proceedings begin, meaning that those proceedings will not benefit from appellate guidance absent a stay.”

Bipartisan measure filed to transfer land from Roosevelt Roads to Ceiba municipality

By THE STAR STAFF

In a bipartisan effort to promote social and economic development in Ceiba, the New Progressive Party (NPP) minority leader in the island House of Representatives, Rep. Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Nuñez, and House Speaker Rafael “Tatito” Hernández Montañez filed a resolution on Tuesday to make viable the transfer of 74 acres (30 hectares) of land in the former Roosevelt Roads naval base to the municipality.

“Our north star is the socioeconomic development of Ceiba, a municipality that has tremendous potential due to its human resources and its natural attractions,” said Méndez Nuñez, who represents House District 36 (Río Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo, Ceiba, Vieques and Culebra).

“To assist in that effort, we have filed Joint Resolution 484, which directs the Authority for the Redevelopment of the Lands and Facilities of the Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, which is attached to the Department of Economic Development and Commerce, to cede in usufruct to the Municipality of Ceiba, for the nominal amount of one

dollar, the [combined] parcel ‘Clean Parcel Two’ and ‘Los Machos Parcel Two’ to the Municipality of Ceiba for its development.”

“The Mayor of the Municipality of Ceiba, Samuel ‘Sammy’ Rivera, has shown interest in using this plot for the benefit of the residents of his municipality and eastern Puerto Rico, creating new recreation areas in order to attract visitors and establish municipal infrastructure that allows new opportunities for economic and social development in the region,” the former House speaker added.

In 2012, the federal government, through Public Deed No. 14 of Jan. 26, 2012, entitled “Deed of Ratification and Conversion to Public Instrument of Quitclaim Deed,” ceded to the government of Puerto Rico a 74-acre plot of land of the former naval base at Roosevelt Roads adjacent to the urban area of Ceiba and near Los Machos public beach, identified in the aforementioned deed as “Clean Parcel Two; Los Machos Parcel Two.”

The plot has direct access to the urban center of Ceiba and, in fact, is where “Gate 1” of the old naval station was located. Currently, in the Development Zones Master

Plan of the aforementioned lands authority, its possible use is contemplated for the establishment of a welcome center, small food or service businesses, public or private offices and a fishing pier.

U.S. District Court Judge Laura Taylor Swain

Governor hopes to meet with chair of US House panel on status bill

By THE STAR STAFF

Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia said Tuesday that he will go to Washington later this week for the reintroduction of the status bill in Congress by Reps. Nydia Margarita

Velázquez Serrano (D-N.Y.), Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Darren Soto (D-Fla.) and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón.

The governor also hopes at some point to meet with the chairman of the Natural Resources Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ariz.), to get an idea of what amendments he would be willing to accept so that the measure leaves committee and is voted on in the plenary.

“It is important that this dialogue takes place, to know if he wants to modify the bill that will be filed in any measure, and then be able to discuss that with Congressman Westerman,” Pierluisi said in a press conference. “He is the one who can schedule a public hearing for the bill and that would be the next step. But dialogue with the chairman of the committee is key. It is important to know what kind of objection you have to the bill and if any of your concerns can be addressed.”

dum. Asked if he would be willing to accept that the territory be included in the vote, the governor replied that “what I want to know is if you [Westerman] are willing to approve this measure in exchange for one or another modification. That’s not clear. He could have expressed himself publicly, but we must discuss with the chairman of the committee, what amendments, if any, he would favor and allow the vote in committee.”

If Westerman is willing to take the bill out of committee if the territory is included in the vote, would you be willing to evaluate that possibility? the governor was asked.

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

Westerman has said publicly that if he were to approve a status bill for Puerto Rico, the territory should be included as one of the choices in a congressionally binding referen-

“At this stage I will not be suggesting any amendments to the bill,” Pierluisi said. “I approved it as it was approved in the last Congress. What happens is that … I am willing to enter into a dialogue with the chairman of the committee to see if we can get the bill seen and approved in committee and then reach the plenary of the House. I’m not going to advance criteria or positions, because that’s what the dialogue with the chairman of the committee is for.”

Pierluisi will leave for Washington this afternoon and will attend several meetings on Thursday.

PDP presidential hopeful Ortiz taps resident commissioner pre-candidate for assistant secretary of federal affairs

By THE STAR STAFF

Popular Democratic Party (PDP) Rep. Jesús Manuel Ortiz González, who is running for the party presidency, announced Tuesday that he will appoint Pablo José Hernández Rivera as PDP assistant secretary of federal affairs should he win election on May 7.

Hernández Rivera is a pre-candidate for resident commissioner under the PDP.

“We cannot wait to win to take the right steps; that

is why I am announcing that as soon as the Popular Party gives me the confidence to be the president of the Popular Democratic Party, I will appoint Pablo José Hernández as the new assistant secretary of federal affairs of the PDP,” Ortiz González said in a written statement. “In this way he will be working hand in hand with me in Washington, on all the issues related to the efforts on economic development, health, security, political status and others that are addressed from the federal capital.”

“In the last 20 years the NPP [New Progressive Party]

has been dedicated to trying to sell statehood, although in that attempt they will hinder the development tools available to our economy under the commonwealth,” the legislator added. “That has to stop.”

“We are going to attend in the federal capital to the issues that concern Puerto Ricans and to stop the sabotage operation that the NPP has been executing against Puerto Rico for the past two decades,” Ortíz González said. “Stop putting the ideological agenda above the well-being of the people.”

FEMA funds for PREPA make up most of $593 million federal injection for reconstruction

By THE STAR STAFF

Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón on Tuesday announced recently approved federal funds for Puerto Rico totaling just over $593 million.

The federal investment comes from different appropriations from Congress that promote the island’s reconstruction, cultural conservation and better access to education.

The lion’s share of the $593,056,218.05 in funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which assigned $567,728,825.05 to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority for administrative expenses due to Hurricane Maria.

FEMA will also allocate funds for damages that occurred after Hurricane Maria to the Municipality of Jayuya, which will receive $19,901,897 for reconstruction work

on Marcos A. Massini Municipal Stadium, which in times of emergency serves as a heliport, and the Filiberto García Sports Complex.

Separately, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved $5 million to Aerostar Airport Holdings LLC to rebuild one of the runways at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.

González Colón, who is also co-chair of the Congressional Hispanic-Serving Institutions Caucus, added that the National Science Foundation approved $24,854 for the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) and $56,659 for Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (Sacred Heart University) to assist with small projects that benefit disadvantaged populations through the study and teaching of the humanities; while the UPR Cayey Campus will receive $343,983 to help preserve and make accessible a humanities collection under the Humanities Collections and Reference Resource program.

Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón

Republicans attack Bragg, spotlighting crime victims in New York

By LUKE BROADWATER and JONAH E. BROMWICH

One Republican bashed him as “procriminal.” Another called him a “terrible” prosecutor with a habit of losing cases. A third suggested he was in the pocket of a wealthy Jewish financier frequently demonized by the far right.

“He should resign and be disbarred,” declared Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J.

Two weeks after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced 34 criminal charges against former President Donald Trump, House Republicans descended on his home turf earlier this week to hold a hearing attacking Bragg’s record on crime, leveling exaggerated and sometimes outright false charges.

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, the chair of the Judiciary Committee, convened his panel at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building to hear from an array witnesses who have been outspoken critics of Bragg for a session that was ostensibly about crime in New York City but whose unmistakable subtext was an effort to tarnish the man who is prosecuting Trump.

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), second from left, sitting between Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) at a House Judiciary Committee hearing “Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan” in New York, April 17, 2023. Republicans argue Alvin Bragg, the district attorney, has allowed a crime crisis to flourish in New York. But data shows that, after a pandemic spike, crime is down slightly in the city.

the image of a Star of David and dollar signs. Several Republicans inside the hearing room also focused their comments on Soros, whom they blamed for supporting the campaigns of progressive prosecutors, including Bragg’s.

“With antisemitic tropes emanating from House Republicans, it’s unsurprising, but no less vile, to see the Republicans bringing this antisemitism to New York outside today’s stunt hearing in Manhattan,” said Rep. Jerrold Nadler of New York, the top Democrat on the committee.

Chaos erupted as the lawmakers left, with anti-Bragg protesters jeering.

Inside the hearing room, Democrats and Republicans engaged in a heated dispute over the state of crime in New York and around the nation.

The result was a bitterly adversarial hearing that unfolded in a carnival-like atmosphere, drawing angry protesters from the left and the right who hoisted signs and hurled invective that was only slightly more vitriolic than the debate between Democratic and Republican lawmakers.

At one point, Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., chastised Republicans for traveling to New York to go after Bragg, saying they were behaving like “jackbooted thugs.”

A single elected official most likely has little sway over crime trends in a major metropolitan area, and crime in Manhattan, where Bragg took office in January 2022, is down from last year by about 2.4% — although it remains up significantly from two years ago.

Still, Republicans used individual crime victims to try to impeach his record. One by one, the witnesses invited by Republicans told personal horror stories of their encounters with crime in the city, including suffering an antisemitic attack and losing a loved one in a brutal stabbing. The witnesses described New York — where crime has plummeted in recent decades but spiked during the pandemic, as in other cities — as being in a state of decay, and blamed Bragg’s policies.

“We received no help from his office,” said Madeline Brame, the chair of the Victims Rights Reform Council and the mother of a homicide victim who for months has taken issue with the district attorney. “It was a horrific experience.”

Democrats pushed back against the Republican effort to vilify Bragg while laboring to show sympathy for the victims.

“I fear that you are being used for a political purpose, despite your sincerity,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., prompting objections from the witnesses.

The hearing came a week after Bragg filed a lawsuit against Jordan seeking to stop congressional Republicans from interfering in his case against Trump — the product of a nearly five-year investigation that began under his predecessor — and specifically, to bar them from deposing Mark Pomerantz, a lawyer who worked on the inquiry for about a year.

On Monday, as the congressional hearing was getting underway, a lawyer for Jordan filed a response to Bragg’s lawsuit, saying that it represented “an extraordinary and unconstitutional” attempt to have a judge interfere in a congressional inquiry.

A lawyer for Bragg declined to comment on Jordan’s response.

The hearing was repeatedly interrupted by protesters and outbursts. At one point, a group loudly attempted entry into the hearing room, chanting, “Let us in!” They held signs that said “Jim Jordan, Insurrectionist,” referring to the Ohio Republican’s role in planning the efforts in Congress on Jan. 6, 2021, to overturn the election results, and “34 felonies,” a reference to the charges against Trump.

Antisemitism was on vivid display. Outside the Javits building, a man held a sign with the name of financier George Soros, a Jewish Holocaust survivor, along with

Major crime is down slightly in New York this year compared with the same period last year, according to the latest statistics. But, as in cities around the country, New York saw a sharp increase in murders and shootings during the coronavirus pandemic. There was an increase in major crimes last year in New York, but murders, shootings and other crimes have continued to drop.

Bragg has referred to New York as the “safest big city in America” and emphasized that its crime rate is lower than cities in the states of many of his Republican critics, including Columbus, Ohio, just south of Jordan’s district.

“How do we move the venue so we can have a hearing in a city or state that has a serious crime problem — the state of Ohio,” said Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I.

For much of the hearing, Republicans avoided mentioning Trump’s name, seeking to keep the focus on crime in New York.

But Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, made the connection as he argued that Bragg had no business prosecuting Trump.

“Was it former President Trump that killed your son?” he asked one victim. “Was it former President Trump that killed your loved one?” he asked another.

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84-year-old is charged in shooting of Black teenager who went to wrong house

action.”

The teenager’s father, Paul Yarl, said in a phone interview Monday evening that his son underwent surgery over the weekend to remove the bullets. He was able to walk out of the hospital on Sunday evening and was expected to make a full recovery, his father said. The first bullet hit his forehead on the side of his face, close to the hairline, he said, and the second hit his right arm.

Yarl said that he was relieved when the charges were finally announced.

He said that he was confused that Lester had been allowed to go home and sleep, but that his main concern was for other Black children. “He could have repeated it with the next kid that looked like Ralph,” he said.

Yarl said he learned that his son had been shot in a call from the boy’s mother on Friday morning and drove from his home in Indianapolis to Kansas City, where he visited his son and also joined the protest over the weekend.

“I’m still shocked. He’s a good kid,” he said, describing his son as an athlete who loves music and video games, and who excels in school. The parents, who are Liberian immigrants, have been divorced since 2017.

Mayor Quinton Lucas of Kansas City said in an interview Monday before the charges were announced that he was “heartbroken and angry about the situation that we find ourselves in.”

By LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA, PATRICK LaFORGE and CHRISTINE HAUSER

The errand that nearly cost Ralph Yarl his life was of the sort that falls to older brothers everywhere.

Yarl, a Black 16-year-old in Kansas City, Missouri, had been sent to pick up his younger twin brothers at a friend’s house on Thursday evening, his family said. But he mixed up the address, finding himself in front of a house on Northeast 115 Street, instead of Northeast 115th Terrace.

The white man who answered the door there shot him in the head and again in the arm after he fell, according to prosecutors. Somehow, Yarl made his way, bleeding, to another nearby house. There, he was told to lie on the ground while someone called for help, his family said.

The homeowner who shot him, Andrew D. Lester, 84, was taken into custody by police for 24 hours, then released without charges Friday. Over the weekend, anger began to spread in the community. Protesters marched on Lester’s home Sunday,

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while Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves acknowledged the public frustration at a news conference. The teenager was released from the hospital Sunday evening, his father said.

As pressure mounted Monday afternoon, police said in a statement that it had submitted the case file to the Clay County prosecuting attorney’s office. The prosecutor, Zachary Thompson, publicly identified Lester a few hours later and announced that he had been charged, saying what many already believed: “There was a racial component to the case.”

Thompson said Lester had been charged with firstdegree assault, a class-A felony, and could face life in prison if convicted. Lester also was charged with armed criminal action, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, Thompson said.

It was not clear if the teenager knocked on Lester’s door or rang the doorbell, but he did not “cross the threshold” into the man’s home, Thompson said. The shots from a .32-caliber handgun were fired through a glass door, the prosecutor said, adding that there was no indication that “any words were exchanged.”

“We understand how frustrating this has been but I can assure you that the criminal justice system is working, and will continue to work,” Thompson said.

Lester was not in custody when the charges were announced. Thompson said at the news conference that a warrant had been issued for his arrest, and that his bail had been set at $200,000.

“I don’t have any information regarding his specific whereabouts,” he added, “but it’s my understanding law enforcement is aware of the situation and taking all appropriate

“You’ve heard about driving while Black,” said Lucas, who is Black. “You’ve heard about all the other issues that Black people confront in life. Can you not knock on the door while Black? It’s almost like you can’t exist.”

Later Monday, Lucas said on Twitter that the charges against Lester were a “first step towards justice for Ralph Yarl.”

He also said that he had spoken with Yarl’s mother and had “shared with her my personal commitment to ensuring we find justice for her son, her family, and all hurting now in our City.”

The White House said on Monday night that President Joe Biden had spoken by phone to Ralph Yarl and that he had “shared his hope for a swift recovery.”

Before the charges were announced, most of the details about the shooting had come from family members and their lawyers, Ben Crump and S. Lee Merritt, as The Kansas City Star and other local media outlets covered the growing controversy over the release of Lester, who had not yet been publicly identified.

“There can be no excuse for the release of this armed and dangerous suspect after admitting to shooting an unarmed, nonthreatening and defenseless teenager that rang his doorbell,” the lawyers wrote in a joint statement on Sunday.

Crump linked to a fundraising page started by Yarl’s aunt, Faith Spoonmore, who wrote that her nephew, a high school junior, did not have his phone with him when he went to get his brothers.

“He mistakenly went to the wrong house, one block away from the house where his siblings were,” she wrote.

She said that her nephew pulled into the driveway and rang the doorbell and that the man who came to the door shot Yarl in the head.

Officials said that Andrew Lester had been charged with assault in the first degree in the shooting of Ralph Yarl, seen here, who had shown up at the wrong house. The shooting prompted outrage, and the house was later vandalized.

DeSantis, in latest volley against Disney, suggests punitive steps

By BROOKS BARNES

In what has taken on the trappings of a grudge match, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida punched Disney anew earlier this week, announcing new legislation that would override the company’s recent effort to sidestep state oversight of its theme parks.

DeSantis also suggested a variety of potential punitive actions against Disney — the state’s largest private employer and corporate taxpayer — including reappraising the value of Walt Disney World for property tax levies and developing land near the entrances to the resort.

“Maybe create a state park, maybe try to do more amusement parks — someone even said, like, maybe you need another state prison,” DeSantis said at a news conference near Disney World.

Two weeks ago, DeSantis — a leading Republican presidential contender although he has not officially declared that he is running — floated the idea of raising taxes on Disney hotels and imposing tolls on roads that lead to its theme parks. He has also requested an investigation by Florida’s chief inspector general into Disney’s efforts to circumvent his authority.

Disney declined to comment Monday.

Robert Iger, Disney’s CEO, previously characterized DeSantis as “anti-business” and “anti-Florida” for his actions. Iger has also signaled that future investment in Disney World could be at risk if the governor continued to use Disney as a political punching bag; the company has earmarked more than $17 billion in spending at the resort over the next decade, growth that would create an estimated 13,000 jobs at the company.

Iger said the unspecified expansion plans would attract more visitors to Florida and “generate more taxes.” Disney paid and collected a total of $1.2 billion in state and local taxes in 2022, according to company disclosures.

DeSantis and The Walt Disney Co. have been sparring for more than a year over a tax district that encompasses Disney World, the 25,000-acre resort south of Orlando that employs 75,000 people and attracts 50 million visitors annually. The district, created in 1967, effectively turned the property into its own county, giving Disney unusual control over fire protection, policing, road maintenance and development planning.

After Disney criticized a contentious state education law and halted political donations in Florida, DeSantis and the Florida Legislature restricted Disney’s autonomy by appointing a hand-picked oversight board for the district. (Previously, Disney selected the board members.) But the new appointees and the governor discovered in late March that the Disney-controlled board, as one of its final actions,

had pushed through a development agreement that would limit the new board’s power for decades to come.

The maneuver, which Disney has defended as entirely legal and done in “open, noticed public forums,” enraged the governor’s appointees and generated humiliating media coverage for him: DeSantis, outwitted by a mouse.

On Monday, DeSantis said the Legislature would introduce a bill, likely next week, that would “revoke” the last-minute development agreement — which he called a “statutory scheme” and a “sham” — and return power to his board appointees. He also said an effort was underway to give the state new authority over ride safety inspections at Disney World, as well as its monorail transportation system. Based on the governor’s comments, it appeared that the state’s two other large theme park companies, Universal and SeaWorld, would not be subject to additional safety inspections.

“They are not superior to the laws that are enacted by the people of the state of Florida,” DeSantis said of Disney. He framed his actions as “the people’s will.”

To many, it appears more like a tussle designed to heighten his own political ambitions — to dominate Disney and force it to bow down. DeSantis routinely rails against the company, which he calls a “woke” corporation, at events both in state and out of state. He often describes the fight in personal terms, including by saying “there’s a new sheriff in town” who will no longer allow Disney to have outsize sway in Florida.

“It’s hitting the point of absurdity,” Anna Eskamani, a Democratic state representative from the Orlando area, told the Orlando Sentinel on April 8. “It’s about DeSantis looking big and bad next to Disney.”

Florida newspaper columnists and editorial boards have also criticized his campaign. “Let. It. Go,” wrote the Sentinel on April 2 in an editorial, referring to the popular song from the Disney movie “Frozen.”

Others applaud him. Carolina Amesty, a Republican state representative whose district includes the Disney World area, appeared with DeSantis on Monday and blasted the company with several grievances, including “indoctrinating” children with “radical gender ideologies.”

“They have pushed far-left narratives and lies about our great state, and now they think that the rules don’t apply to them,” Amesty said. “Well, I have news for the woke administration at Disney: This is not California.”

A group of men takes a selfie in front of Cinderella’s Castle during the Gay Days Red Shirt Day at Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., on June 4, 2022. Disney World, which is the site of customer-driven Gay Days during the year, has routinely been criticized as “woke” by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO

In re: THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERTO RICO, as representative of THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO, et al., Debtors.1

In re: THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERTO RICO, as representative of PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY, Debtor.

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PROMESA

Title III No. 17-BK-3283-LTS (Jointly Administered)

PROMESA

Title III No. 17-BK-4780-LTS (Jointly Administered)

NOTICE OF (I) APPROVAL OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, (II) ESTABLISHMENT OF RECORD DATES, (III) HEARING ON CONFIRMATION OF THE PLAN OF ADJUSTMENT AND PROCEDURES FOR OBJECTION TO CONFIRMATION OF THE PLAN OF ADJUSTMENT, (IV) PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE FOR VOTING ON THE PLAN OF ADJUSTMENT AND MAKING CERTAIN ELECTIONS THEREUNDER

If you are entitled to vote on or make an election with respect to distributions pursuant to the Plan, you will receive a separate Solicitation Package (as defined below) on a future date.

DEADLINE TO FILE DISCOVERY NOTICE: 5:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) on April 7, 2023

VOTING AND ELECTION DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) on June 7, 2023

OBJECTION DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) on June 7, 2023

CONFIRMATION HEARING: July 17–21, 24, 26–28, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic Standard Time)

See below for additional deadlines.

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC (“Kroll”)2 by telephone at (844) 822-9231 (toll free for U.S. and Puerto Rico) or (646) 486-7944 (for international callers), available 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) (Spanish available), or by email at puertoricoinfo@ra.kroll.com (with ‘PREPA Solicitation’ in the subject line).

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. Approval of Disclosure Statement. By order, dated March 3, 2023 (the “Disclosure Statement Order”), the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico (the “Court”) approved the adequacy of the information contained in the Disclosure Statement for the Modified Second Amended Title III Plan of Adjustment of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, dated March 1, 2023 (as the same may be updated, supplemented, amended and/or otherwise modified from time to time, including all exhibits and attachments thereto, the “Disclosure Statement”), filed by the Financial Oversight and Management Board on behalf of the Debtor, and authorized the Debtor to solicit votes with respect to the acceptance or rejection of the Modified Second Amended Title III Plan of Adjustment of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, dated March 1, 2023 (as the same may be updated, supplemented, amended and/or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Plan”),3 attached as Exhibit A to the Disclosure Statement.

You may obtain a hard copy of the Plan and Disclosure Statement, including Spanish translations thereof, free of charge, by contacting the Balloting Agent, Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC (f/k/a Prime Clerk LLC): Telephone (10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (AST)) (Spanish available):

(844) 822-9231 (toll free for U.S. and Puerto Rico)

(646) 486-7944 (for international callers)

Email: puertoricoinfo@ra.kroll.com (with ‘PREPA Solicitation’ in the subject line)

Alternatively, electronic copies of the Disclosure Statement and Plan are available, free of charge, by visiting https://cases.ra.kroll.com/puertorico/

2. Paper copies of the Plan and Disclosure Statement, including Spanish translations thereof, are also available, free of charge, at the following locations from April 10, 2023 to June 7, 2023 (except weekends and federal holidays):

Locations in the Commonwealth

Providing Paper Copies of the Plan

Disclosure

3. Pursuant to the Disclosure Statement Order, the Debtor will mail materials needed for voting on the Plan (the “Solicitation Package”) to holders with Claims in the following Classes (collectively, the “Voting Classes”):

4. Confirmation Hearing. A hearing to consider confirmation of the Plan (the “Confirmation Hearing”) will be held before The Honorable Laura Taylor Swain, United States District Court Judge, at the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Clemente Ruiz Nazario United States Courthouse, 150 Carlos Chardón Avenue, San Juan P.R. 00918-1767 (or as otherwise provided pursuant to an order of the Court) on July 17–21, 24, 26–28, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic Standard Time)

5. The Confirmation Hearing may be continued from time to time by the Court or the Oversight Board, without further notice or through adjournments announced in open court or as indicated in any notice of agenda of matters scheduled for hearing filed with the Court, and the Plan may be modified, if necessary, prior to, during, or as a result of the Confirmation Hearing, in accordance with the modification provisions of the Plan and Local Rule 3016-2, without further notice to interested parties.

6. Plan Confirmation Depository. Information relating to confirmation of the Plan is available online in the Plan Confirmation Depository at titleiiiplandataroom.com

7. Confirmation Objection Deadline. The Court has established 5:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) on June 7, 2023 as the deadline to file objections or responses to confirmation of the proposed Plan and the proposed confirmation order4 (the “Confirmation Objection Deadline”).

Parties who do not file an objection to the Plan or the proposed confirmation order prior to the Confirmation Objection Deadline will be prohibited from making an oral presentation before the Court at the Confirmation Hearing.

8. Objections and Responses to Confirmation. Objections and responses to confirmation of the Plan must:

a. Be in writing, in English, and signed;

b. State the name, address, and nature of the Claim of the objecting or responding party;

c. State with particularity the basis and nature of any objection or response and include, where appropriate, proposed language to be inserted in the Plan or the proposed confirmation order to resolve any such objection or response;

d. Be filed electronically with the Court on the dockets of (i) In re Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Case No. 17 BK 4780-LTS and (ii) In re Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Case No. 17 BK 3283-LTS, through the Court’s case filing system in searchable portable document format on or before the Confirmation Objection Deadline (June 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time))

i. If you are not an attorney who is a registered user of the Court’s case filing system, you may instead mail your objection to the Court’s Clerk’s office at: United States District Court, Clerk’s Office 150 Ave. Carlos Chardon Ste. 150, San Juan, P.R. 00918-1767 so as to be received on or before the Confirmation Objection Deadline (June 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time)), and e. Be served upon the Office of the United States Trustee for the District of Puerto Rico, Edificio Ochoa, 500 Tanca Street, Suite 301, San Juan, PR 00901 (re: In re: Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority) so as to be received on or before the Confirmation Objection Deadline (June 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time))

9. Participation in Confirmation Discovery. If you wish to participate in discovery in connection with confirmation of the Plan, you must file a notice of your intention to participate in discovery (a “Discovery Notice”), a form of which is available at https://cases.ra.kroll.com/ puertorico/. If you file your Discovery Notice on or before April 7, 2023, you may be granted access to documents in the Plan Depository, where information and documents concerning the Plan are kept, and will also be able to serve your own discovery requests. If you file your Discovery Notice after April 7, 2023, but on or before May 26, 2023, you may be granted access to documents in the Plan Depository. Please note that access to the information in the Plan Depository may also require complying with the Debtor’s access requirements.

10. You must submit the Discovery Notice in the form provided on the Title III Case website above, which must:

a. Be in writing, in English, and be signed;

b. State your name, address, the nature of your Claim, and your Claim number;

c. State your intention to participate in discovery in connection with confirmation of the Plan; and

d. Be filed electronically with the Court on the docket using the CM/ECF docket event Notice of Intent to Participate in Discovery for Plan Confirmation, in (i) In re Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Case No. 17 BK 4780-LTS and (ii) In re Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Case No. 17 BK 3283-LTS, through the Court’s case filing system on or before the applicable deadline.

i. If you are not represented by counsel, you may instead mail your Discovery Notice to the Court’s Clerk’s office at: United States District Court, Clerk’s Office 150 Ave. Carlos Chardon Ste. 150, San Juan, P.R. 00918-1767 so as to be received on or before the applicable deadline.

11. You must timely file a Discovery Notice to participate in discovery in connection with confirmation of the Plan. Failure to timely file a Discovery Notice, however, will not preclude you from filing an objection to confirmation of the Plan on or before the Confirmation Objection Deadline, but will preclude you from being able to view documents in the Plan Depository, and from taking discovery.

12. Discovery Timetable and Deadlines The Court has established the following discovery dates and deadlines, which are applicable to the Debtor and to other parties in interest who have timely filed a Discovery Notice and are eligible to participate in discovery:5

March 1, 2023

Five Business Days After

Entry of DS

Approval Order

March 11, 2023

28 Days After

Entry of DS

Approval Order

April 7, 2023

Summary of Discovery and Confirmation Deadlines

Conversion of Disclosure Statement depository to Plan Depository

Deadline for Confirmation Hearing Notice to be served.

Deadline for the Debtor to upload all documents to the Plan Depository

Deadline for the Debtor to file a preliminary fact witness list and topics about which each witness will testify (“Debtor’s Preliminary Fact Witness List”).

Deadline for Debtor to complete mailing of solicitation materials.

Deadline for parties in interest to file a “Notice of Intent to Participate in Discovery,” (hereafter, a “Discovery Notice”). Only parties in interest who file a timely Discovery Notice can propound discovery, but failure to do so does not preclude a party from objecting to confirmation of the Plan.

April 14, 2023

Deadline for all parties to serve requests for production of non-depository documents (“Production Requests”). Parties in interest may serve

Production Requests only following their filing of a timely Discovery Notice. Parties may serve up to one additional round of Production Requests, provided that they are served on or before May 8, 2023.

Responses and objections to any Production Requests shall be served within seven (7) days of service of such Production Requests.

Deadline for parties in interest to file a preliminary fact witness list and topics about which each witness is expected to testify (a “Party in Interest’s Preliminary Fact Witness List,” and together with the Debtor’s Preliminary Fact Witness List, the “Preliminary Fact Witness Lists”).

Deadline for all parties to file opening expert disclosures (“Opening Expert Disclosures”).

April 21, 2023

Deadline for all parties to serve up to fifteen (15) interrogatories (“Interrogatories”), including subparts. Responses and objections to such Interrogatories shall be served within ten (10) days of service of such Interrogatories.

Deadline for all parties to file opening expert reports (“Opening Expert Reports”).

April 28, 2023

Deadline for all parties to serve initial notices of deposition, topics and requested times for depositions (“Initial Notices of Deposition”) (all depositions are limited to a seven (7)-hour time limit). Subsequent notices are allowed provided discovery is completed by the Fact Discovery Deadline or Expert Discovery Deadline, as applicable.

Deadline for all parties to file rebuttal expert disclosures (“Rebuttal Expert Witness Disclosures”).

May 8, 2023

Deadline for parties who have served a Production Request on or before April 14, 2023 to serve up to one additional round of Production Requests. Responses and objections to any Production Requests shall be served within seven (7) days of service of such Production Requests.

May 15, 2023 Deadline for all parties to file rebuttal expert reports (“Rebuttal Expert Reports”).

May 17, 2023

Deadline for the Debtor to file a form of the New Master Indenture.

Deadline for all parties to serve requests for admission, limited to authentication of documents (“Admission Requests”). Responses and objections to such Admission Requests shall be served within four (4) business days of service of such Admission Requests.

May 26, 2023

May 31, 2023

June 2, 2023

June 7, 2023

June 9, 2023

June 16, 2023

Deadline for completion of fact discovery (the “Fact Discovery Deadline”).

Deadline for parties in interest who solely want access to documents in the Plan Depository to file a Discovery Notice.

Deadline for the Debtor to file initial proposed confirmation order (the “Proposed Confirmation Order”).

Deadline for completion of expert discovery (the “Expert Discovery Deadline”).

Deadline for all parties to file Daubert motions and motions in limine

Voting Deadline & Election Deadline

Deadline for parties in interest to file:

• Objections to confirmation of the Plan (“Plan Objections”).

• Objections to Proposed Confirmation Order.

Deadline for all parties to file oppositions to Daubert motions and motions in limine

Deadline for all parties to file replies in support of Daubert motions and motions in limine

Deadline for all parties to file finalized witness lists, exhibit lists, and deposition designations.

Deadline for Debtor to file:

• Memorandum of law in support of confirmation of the Plan.

• Omnibus reply to Plan Objections and objections to the Proposed Confirmation Order.

• Witness Declarations.

• Vote Tabulation.

June 21, 2023

• Initial proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law (“Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law”).

Deadline for parties in interest to file statements or joinders in support of confirmation of the Plan.

Deadline for non-Debtor parties to file witness declarations.

June 23, 2023 Deadline for all parties to file counter-designations, objections to deposition designations, or objections to exhibit lists.

June 28, 2023 Deadline for parties in interest to file objections to the (i) Vote Tabulation and/or (ii) Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.

June 30, 2023 Deadline for all parties to file objections to counter designations.

July 5, 2023

Week of July 10, 2023

(or a date convenient for the court)

Deadline for Debtor to reply to objections to the (i) the Vote Tabulation and (ii) Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.

[Virtual] hearing on motions in limine / pre-trial conference.

July 17–21, 24–28, 2023 Confirmation Hearing

13. Voting Record Date. The voting record date is February 28, 2023 (the “Voting Record Date”), which is the date for determining which holders of Claims in Voting Classes (except Classes 1, 2, 4, and 5 (collectively, the “ATOP Classes”)6) are entitled to vote on the Plan. Therefore, only those creditors in a Class entitled to vote on the Plan and holding Claims against the Debtor (except in the ATOP Classes) as of the Voting Record Date are entitled to vote on the Plan.

14. Voting Deadline. The deadline for voting on the Plan is June 7, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time), unless such time is extended (the “Voting Deadline”). You are not required to vote on the Plan to receive distributions pursuant to the terms of the Plan, if confirmed by the Court, and provided you hold an Allowed Claim. However, if you are a Settling Bondholder or National receiving the treatment provided to holders of Claims in Class 1, Class 5, or Class 9, you should review your Uninsured Bond Settlement Agreement or National PSA, as applicable, prior to voting or abstaining from voting on the Plan, and how it may affect your right to receive distributions.

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15. If you received a Solicitation Package, including a Ballot or Notice and intend to vote on the Plan, you must: (a) follow the instructions carefully; (b) complete all of the required information on the Ballot (as applicable); and (c) either (i) execute and return your completed Ballot according to and as set forth in detail in the voting instructions included in the Solicitation Package so that your Ballot is actually received by the Debtor’s solicitation agent, Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC (“Kroll” or the “Balloting Agent”)7 on or before the Voting Deadline, or (ii) instruct your broker or nominee (each, a “Nominee”) to electronically deliver your bonds via the Automated Tender Offer Program (“ATOP”) at The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) in accordance with your desire to vote to accept or reject the Plan on or before the Voting Deadline. Failure to follow such instructions may disqualify your vote.

16. Election Deadline. The deadline for holders of Claims in Class 5 that have the right to make an election of the form of distributions pursuant to the Plan to make such election is on June 7, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time), unless such time is extended (the “Election Deadline”). If you received an Election Notice with an option to make an election, you must: (a) follow the instructions carefully; and (b) deliver all of the required information according to and as set forth in detail in the election instructions so that it is received by your Nominee in sufficient time for your Nominee to actually effectuate your election through DTC’s ATOP on or before the Election Deadline.

17. Parties in Interest Not Entitled to Vote. Creditors in Class 14 (Section 510(b) Subordinated Claims) are deemed to reject the Plan and not entitled to vote.

18. Creditors in Class 10 (Ordinary Course Customer Claims) and Class 13 (Convenience Claims) are deemed to accept the Plan and not entitled to vote.

19. If a Claim is listed on the Debtor’s list of creditors [Case No. 17-4780, ECF No. 262] as contingent, unliquidated, or disputed and a proof of claim was not (i) filed by the earlier of the applicable bar date for the filing of proofs of claim established by the Court or the Voting Record Date (as applicable); or (ii) deemed timely filed by an order of the Court prior to the Voting Deadline, such Claim shall not be entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan. Proofs of claim filed for $0.00 or Claims that have been expunged by order of the Court are also not entitled to vote.

20. If you have timely filed a proof of claim and disagree with the Debtor’s classification of, or objection to, your Claim and believe you should be entitled to vote on the Plan, you must serve the Debtor and the parties listed in paragraph 43 of the Disclosure Statement Order and file with the Court (with a copy to Chambers) a motion (a “Rule 3018(a) Motion”) for an order pursuant to Rule 3018 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the “Bankruptcy Rules”) temporarily allowing your Claim in a different amount or in a different Class for purposes of voting to accept or reject the Plan. All Rule 3018(a) Motions must be filed on or before the tenth (10th) day after the later of (i) service of this Confirmation Hearing Notice and (ii) service of notice of an objection, if any, as to such Claim. In accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 3018(a), as to any to any creditor filing a Rule 3018(a) Motion, such creditor’s Ballot will not be counted except as may be otherwise ordered by the Court prior to the Voting Deadline (June 7, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time), which corresponds to 5:00 p.m. prevailing Eastern Time). Creditors may contact the Balloting Agent (i) via first class mail or via overnight courier, at Puerto Rico Ballot Processing, C/O Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC (f/k/a Prime Clerk LLC), 850 Third Avenue, Suite 412, Brooklyn, NY 11232, (ii) by telephone at (844) 822-9231 (toll free for U.S. and Puerto Rico) or (646) 486-7944 (for international callers), available 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) (Spanish available), or (iii) by email at puertoricoinfo@ra.kroll.com (with ‘PREPA Solicitation’ in the subject line), to receive an appropriate Ballot for any Claim for which a proof of claim has been timely filed and a Rule 3018(a) Motion has been granted. Rule 3018(a) Motions that are not timely filed and served in the manner set forth herein shall not be considered.

21. If you wish to have your Claim temporarily allowed for voting purposes pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 3018(a), a form of Rule 3018(a) motion together with instructions for filing and serving the motion is available at https://cases.ra.kroll.com/puertorico/.

22. Parties Who Will Not Be Treated as Creditors. Any holder of a Claim that (i) is scheduled in the List of Creditors at $0.00 and is not the subject of a timely filed proof of Claim or a proof of claim deemed timely filed with the Court pursuant to either the Bankruptcy Code or any order of the Court, or otherwise deemed timely filed under applicable law, or (ii) is not scheduled and is not the subject of a timely filed proof of claim or a proof of claim deemed timely filed with the Court pursuant to either the Bankruptcy Code or any order of the Court, or otherwise deemed timely filed under applicable law, shall not be treated as a creditor with respect to such Claim for purposes of (a) receiving notices regarding the Plan, and (b) voting on the Plan.

23. Additional Information. Any party in interest wishing to obtain information about the solicitation procedures or copies of the Disclosure Statement or the Plan, including Spanish translations thereof, should contact the Balloting Agent, Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC, by telephone at (844) 822-9231 (toll free for U.S. and Puerto Rico) or (646) 486-7944 (for international callers), available 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) (Spanish available), or by email at puertoricoinfo@ra.kroll.com (with ‘PREPA Solicitation’ in the subject line), or may view such documents by accessing either https://cases.ra.kroll.com/puertorico/ or the Court’s website, https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/. Please note that a Public Access to Court Electronic Records (“PACER”) (http://www.pacer.psc.uscourts.gov) password and login are needed to access documents on the Court’s website. 24. Bankruptcy Rules 2002(c)(3) and 3016(c)). In accordance with Bankruptcy Rules 2002(c)(3) and 3016(c), set forth below are the release, exculpation, and injunction provisions contained in the Plan:

Section 27(A) – Discharge and Release of Claims and Causes of Action:

1. Complete Satisfaction, Discharge, and Release. Except as expressly provided in the Plan or the Confirmation Order, all distributions and rights afforded under the Plan shall be, and shall be deemed to be, in exchange for, and in complete satisfaction, settlement, discharge, and release of, all Claims or Causes of Action against PREPA and Reorganized PREPA that arose, in whole or in part, prior to the Effective Date, relating to the Title III Case, the Debtor or Reorganized Debtor or any of their respective Assets, property, or interests of any nature whatsoever, including any interest accrued on such Claims from and after the Petition Date, and regardless of whether any property will have been distributed or retained pursuant to the Plan on account of such Claims or Causes of Action. Upon the Effective Date, the Debtor and Reorganized Debtor shall be deemed discharged and released from any and all Claims, Causes of Action, and any other Debts that arose, in whole or in part, prior to the Effective Date (including prior to the Petition Date), and all Debts of the kind specified in Bankruptcy Code sections 502(g), 502(h), or 502(i), whether or not (a) a Proof of Claim based upon such Debt is filed or deemed filed under Bankruptcy Code section 501, (b) a Claim based upon such Debt is allowed under Bankruptcy Code section 502 (or is otherwise resolved), or (c) the Holder of a Claim based upon such Debt voted to accept the Plan; provided, for the avoidance of doubt, this Article XXVII.A.1 does not extend to or include any claims, rights, or defenses (whether ordinary or affirmative) of the Vitol Parties related to the Vitol-SCC AP preserved pursuant to the Vitol Settlement Agreement, and the Vitol Parties are not releasing and instead is expressly preserving, all of its claims, rights, or defenses related to the Vitol-SCC AP as provided in the Vitol Settlement Agreement.

2. Preclusion from Assertion of Claims Against the Debtor. All Entities shall be precluded from asserting any and all Claims or other obligations, suits, judgments, damages, Debts, rights, remedies, Causes of Action, or liabilities, of any nature whatsoever, including any interest accrued on such Claims from and after the Petition Date, against the Debtor and Reorganized Debtor and

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each of their respective Assets, property and rights, relating to the Title III Case, regardless of whether any property will have been distributed or retained pursuant to the Plan on account of such Claims or other obligations, suits, judgments, damages, Debts, rights, remedies, Causes of Action, or liabilities. In accordance with the foregoing, except as expressly provided in the Plan or the Confirmation Order, the Confirmation Order shall constitute a judicial determination, as of the Effective Date, of the discharge and release of all such Claims, Causes of Action, or Debt of or against the Debtor and the Reorganized Debtor pursuant to Bankruptcy Code sections 524 and 944, applicable to the Title III Case pursuant to PROMESA section 301, and such discharge shall void and extinguish any judgment obtained against the Debtor or Reorganized Debtor and their respective Assets, and property at any time, to the extent such judgment is related to a discharged Claim, Debt, or liability. As of the Effective Date, and in consideration for the value provided under the Plan, each Holder of a Claim in any Class under this Plan shall be and hereby is deemed to release and forever waive and discharge as against the Debtor and Reorganized Debtor, and their respective Assets and property and all such Claims; provided, for the avoidance of doubt, this Article XXVII.A.2 does not extend to or include any claims, rights, or defenses (whether ordinary or affirmative) of the Vitol Parties related to the Vitol-SCC AP preserved pursuant to the Vitol Settlement Agreement, and the Vitol Parties are is not releasing and instead is expressly preserving, all of its claims, rights, or defenses related to the Vitol-SCC AP as provided in the Vitol Settlement Agreement.

3. Injunction Related to Discharge of Claims. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Article XXVII of the Plan, the Confirmation Order or such other Final Order of the Title III Court that may be applicable, all Entities who have held, hold, or may hold Claims or any other Debt or liability that is discharged or released pursuant to Article XXVII hereof or who have held, hold, or may hold Claims or any other Debt or liability that is discharged or released pursuant to Article XXVII hereof are permanently enjoined, from and after the Effective Date, from (a) commencing or continuing, directly or indirectly, in any manner, any action or other proceeding (including, without limitation, any judicial, arbitral, administrative, or other proceeding) of any kind on any such Claim or other Debt or liability that is discharged or released pursuant to the Plan against any of the Released Parties or any of their respective Assets or property, (b) the enforcement, attachment, collection, or recovery by any manner or means of any judgment, award, decree, or order against any of the Released Parties or any of their respective assets or property on account of any Claim or other Debt or liability that is discharged or released pursuant to the Plan, (c) creating, perfecting, or enforcing any encumbrance of any kind against any of the Released Parties or any of their respective assets or property on account of any Claim or other Debt or liability that is discharged or released pursuant to the Plan, and (d) except to the extent provided, permitted, or preserved by Bankruptcy Code sections 553, 555, 556, 559, or 560 or pursuant to the common law right of recoupment, asserting any right of setoff, subrogation, or recoupment of any kind against any obligation due from any of the Released Parties or any of their respective assets or property, with respect to any such Claim or other Debt or liability that is discharged or released pursuant to the Plan. Such injunction shall extend to all successors and assigns of the Released Parties and their respective assets and property.

Section 27(B) – Releases by the Debtor and Reorganized Debtor: Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Plan or the Confirmation Order, on the Effective Date, and for good and valuable consideration, each of the Debtor and Reorganized Debtor, the Distribution Agent and each of the Debtor’s and Reorganized Debtor’s Related Persons shall be deemed to have and hereby does irrevocably and unconditionally, fully, finally, and forever waive, release, acquit, and discharge the Released Parties from any and all Claims or Causes of Action that the Debtor, Reorganized Debtor, and the Distribution Agent, or any of them, or anyone claiming through them, on their behalf or for their benefit, have or may have or claim to have, now or in the future, against any Released Party that are Released Claims or otherwise are based upon, relate to, or arise out of or in connection with, in whole or in part, any act, omission, transaction, event, or other circumstance relating to the Title III Case, the Fuel Line Lender PSA, the National PSA, or the Debtor taking place or existing on or prior to the Effective Date, and/or any Claim, act, fact, transaction, occurrence, statement, or omission in connection with or alleged or that could have been alleged, including, without limitation, any such Claim, demand, right, liability, or cause of action for indemnification, contribution, or any other basis in law or equity for damages, costs, or fees.

Section 27(C) – Releases by Holders of Claims: Notwithstanding anything contained in this Plan to the contrary, as of the Effective Date, for good and valuable consideration, each Holder of a Claim is deemed to have released and discharged the Debtor and the Reorganized Debtor from any and all Causes of Action, whether known or unknown, including any derivative claims, asserted on behalf of the Debtor, that such Entity would have been legally entitled to assert (whether individually or collectively), based on or relating to, or in any manner arising from, in whole or in part, the Debtor (including management, ownership, or operation thereof), the Debtor’s in- or out-of-court restructuring efforts, intercompany transactions, the Title III Case, the formulation, preparation, dissemination, negotiation, or filing of the Disclosure Statement, the Plan, the Uninsured Bond Settlement Agreement, the Vitol Settlement Agreement, the Restructuring Transactions, the Fuel Line Lender PSA, the National PSA, or any contract, instrument, release, or other Definitive Documents, agreement, or document created or entered into in connection with the Disclosure Statement, or the Plan, the filing of the Title III Case, the pursuit of Confirmation, the pursuit of consummation, the administration and implementation of the Plan, including the issuance or distribution of securities pursuant to the Plan, or the distribution of property under the Plan or any other related agreement, or upon any other related act or omission, transaction, agreement, event, or other occurrence taking place on or before the Effective Date. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, the releases set forth above do not release any post-Effective Date obligations of any party or Entity under the Plan, the Restructuring Transactions, or any document, instrument, or agreement (including those set forth in the Plan Supplement) executed to implement the Plan.

Section 27(D) – Exculpation: Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Plan, no Exculpated Party shall have or incur, and each Exculpated Party is released and exculpated from any Cause of Action for any claim related to any act or omission in connection with, relating to, or arising out of, the Title III Case, the formulation, preparation, dissemination, negotiation, or filing of the Fuel Line Lender PSA, the National PSA, Disclosure Statement, the Plan, the Uninsured Bond Settlement Agreement, the Vitol Settlement Agreement, or any Restructuring Transaction, contract, instrument, release or other Definitive Document, agreement, or document created or entered into in connection with the Disclosure Statement or the Plan, the filing of the Title III Case, the pursuit of Confirmation, the pursuit of consummation, the administration and implementation of the Plan, including the issuance of securities pursuant to the Plan, or the distribution of property under the Plan or any other related agreement, except for claims related to any act or omission that is determined in a Final Order to have constituted actual fraud or gross negligence, but in all respects such Entities shall be entitled to reasonably rely upon the advice of counsel with respect to their duties and responsibilities pursuant to the Plan. The Exculpated Parties have, and upon completion of the Plan shall be deemed to have, participated in good faith and in compliance with the applicable laws with regard to the solicitation of votes and distribution of consideration pursuant to the Plan and, therefore, are not, and on account of such distributions shall not be, liable at any time for the violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation governing the solicitation of acceptances or rejections of the Plan or such distributions made pursuant to the

Plan. For the avoidance of doubt, notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Plan shall not, and shall not be construed to, release or exculpate, any payment obligation under the applicable National Insurance Policy, to any beneficial holder of National Insured Bonds, in accordance with its terms solely to the extent of any failure of such holder to receive the treatment provided to Holders of Claims in Class 5 (or any claims that National may have against a beneficial holder of National Insured Bonds with respect to National’s applicable obligations under the National Insurance Policies).

Section 27(E) – Injunction: As of the Effective Date, all Entities that hold, have held, or may hold a Released Claim that is released pursuant to this Article XXVII of the Plan, are, and shall be, permanently, forever and completely stayed, restrained, prohibited, barred, and enjoined from taking any of the following actions, whether directly or indirectly, derivatively, or otherwise, on account of or based on the subject matter of such discharged Released Claims: (i) commencing, conducting, or continuing in any manner, directly or indirectly, any suit, action, or other proceeding (including, without limitation, any judicial, arbitral, administrative, or other proceeding) in any forum; (ii) enforcing, attaching (including, without limitation any prejudgment attachment), collecting, or in any way seeking to recover any judgment, award, decree, or other order; (iii) creating, perfecting, or in any way enforcing in any matter, directly or indirectly, any Lien; (iv) setting off, seeking reimbursement or contributions from, or subrogation against, or otherwise recouping in any manner, directly or indirectly, any amount against any liability or obligation owed to any Entity released under Article XXVII hereof; and (v) commencing or continuing in any manner, in any place of any judicial, arbitration, or administrative proceeding in any forum, that does not comply with or its inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan or the Confirmation Order. Section 36(C) – Supplemental Injunction: Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, except to the limited extent provided in the Plan, all Entities, including Entities acting on their behalf, who currently hold or assert, have held or asserted, or may hold or assert, any Released Claims against any of the Released Parties based upon, attributable to, arising out of or relating to the Title III Case or any Claim against the Debtor, whenever and wherever arising or asserted, whether in the U.S. or anywhere else in the world, whether sounding in tort, contract, warranty, statute, or any other theory of law, equity or otherwise, shall be, and shall be deemed to be, permanently stayed, restrained and enjoined from taking any action against any of the Released Parties for the purpose of directly or indirectly collecting, recovering or receiving any payment or recovery with respect to any Released Claims arising prior to the Effective Date (including prior to the Petition Date), including, but not limited to:

1. Commencing or continuing in any manner any action or other proceeding of any kind with respect to any such Released Claim against any of the Released Parties or the assets or property of any Released Party;

2. Enforcing, attaching, collecting, or recovering, by any manner or means, any judgment, award, decree, or order against any of the Released Parties or the assets or property of any Released Party with respect to any such Released Claim;

3. Creating, perfecting, or enforcing any Lien of any kind against any of the Released Parties or the assets or property of any Released Party with respect to any such Released Claim;

4. Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Plan or the Confirmation Order, asserting, implementing or effectuating any setoff, right of subrogation, indemnity, contribution, or recoupment of any kind against any obligation due to any of the Released Parties or against the property of any Released Party with respect to any such Released Claim; and

5. Taking any act, in any manner, in any place whatsoever, that does not conform to, or comply with, the provisions of the Plan or the Confirmation Order, provided, however, that the Debtor’s compliance with the formal requirements of Bankruptcy Rule 3016 shall not constitute an admission that the Plan provides for any injunction against conduct not otherwise enjoined under the Bankruptcy Code.

Dated: March 3, 2023, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin J. Bienenstock , Martin J. Bienenstock, Paul V. Possinger, Ehud Barak, Margaret A. Dale, Michael T. Mervis, Daniel S. Desatnik, (Admitted Pro Hac Vice), PROSKAUER ROSE LLP, Eleven Times Square, New York, NY 10036, Tel: (212) 969-3000, Fax: (212) 969-2900, Email: mbienenstock@proskauer.com, ppossinger@proskauer.com, ebarak@ proskauer.com, ddesatnik@proskauer.com -and- /s/ Hermann D. Bauer , Hermann D. Bauer, USDC No. 215205, O’NEILL & BORGES LLC, 250 Muñoz Rivera Ave., Suite 800, San Juan, PR 00918-1813, Tel: (787) 764-8181, Fax: (787) 753-8944, Email: hermann.bauer@oneillborges. com, Attorneys for the Financial Oversight and Management Board as representative for PREPA 1 The Debtors in these Title III Cases, along with each Debtor’s respective Title III case number and the last four (4) digits of each Debtor’s federal tax identification number, as applicable, are the (i) Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Bankruptcy Case No. 17-BK-3283-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3481); (ii) Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (“COFINA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17-BK-3284-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 8474); (iii) Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority (“HTA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17-BK-3567-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3808); (iv) Employees Retirement System of the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (“ERS”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17-BK-3566-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 9686); (v) Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (“PREPA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17- BK-4780-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3747); and (vi) Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority (“PBA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 19- BK-5523-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3801) (Title III case numbers are listed as Bankruptcy Case numbers due to software limitations).

2 On March 29, 2022, Prime Clerk LLC changed its name to Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC.

3 All capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Plan.

4 The deadline for the Debtor to file the proposed confirmation order is May 31, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (prevailing Atlantic Time).

5 All of the dates and procedures set forth in this notice are subject to change by further Court order.

6 For the avoidance of doubt, because holders of Claims in the ATOP Classes must submit their vote and/or election through the Automated Tender Offer Platform at The Depository Trust Company, the Voting Record Date shall not apply to the ATOP Classes; provided, however, the Voting Record Date shall apply to (i) any PREPA Revenue Bonds formerly insured by Assured in the primary market, and the principal amount of which was paid by Assured on or after the original maturity date of such bonds (the “Assured Matured Bonds”) or (ii) any claim arising from PREPA Revenue Bonds for which voting through ATOP cannot be established (“ATOP Ineligible Bonds”). The holder as of the Voting Record Date of the (i) claims arising from the Assured Matured Bonds (including, without limitation, Assured) and (ii) claims arising from ATOP Ineligible Bonds shall not be required to tender such bonds through ATOP, and instead shall be provided with a ballot with which to vote such claims.

7 On March 29, 2022, Prime Clerk LLC changed its name to Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC.

Blinken and top diplomats stress unity on Russia and China

By EDWARD WONG

Top diplomats from the United States and the rest of the Group of 7 nations closed a three-day meeting in Japan on Tuesday with a forceful statement of unity against new assertiveness by both Russia and China, drawing a firm line on tight cooperation on security as well as economic issues.

The show of unity came after a monthslong diplomatic charm offensive by Xi Jinping, China’s leader, in which he made a point of courting European officials in Beijing and trying to peel them away from the United States. The statement by the diplomats amounted to a declaration by a core of liberal countries rallying to push back against what many of their officials called the separate predations of Russia and China.

But the discussions in Japan failed to address the thorniest issue in the countries’ dealings with China: How to reconcile their opposition to Beijing’s strategic and military goals while continuing to maintain deep trade ties with the world’s second-largest economy. Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state, acknowledged Tuesday that each nation had “consequential relations” with China. Further competing visions could emerge within the group on how to balance that main tension in their ties.

As the United States and allied nations grapple with questions about their unity in dealing with Russia’s war-

time aggression and China’s growing assertiveness, Blinken stressed on Tuesday at the close of the meetings in Japan that the countries spoke with one voice.

The coalition “from the get-go has led the world in galvanizing and sustaining support for Ukraine,” Blinken said at a news conference. Its members “stand with Ukraine,” he said, as the besieged country prepares for an important

counteroffensive against Russia.

On China, Blinken said, the allies “are resolved and united in the need for candid discussions with Beijing about its unfair trade practices” and “its actions that undermine the international rules that all nations benefit from.” He said they are united too, on pushing back on China’s partnership with Russia.

The top diplomats from the Group of 7 nations — the United States, Japan, Canada, Britain, France, Germany and Italy, as well as the European Union — arrived in the Japanese resort hill town of Karuizawa on Sunday at a critical period of diplomacy for the allied governments.

In recent weeks, they have faced growing questions about how united they are on their approaches to the Chinese leadership on trade and security, and whether they can stay firm on their resolutions to help Ukraine win its grinding war against the Russian invaders.

The question of whether the allies would fracture over strategy, particularly on issues around China and its military actions aimed at the de facto independent island of Taiwan, has simmered because of conciliatory remarks that President Emmanuel Macron of France made during his visit earlier this month to Beijing.

The clutch of diplomats in Japan, which included Catherine Colonna of France, appeared to put aside any differences in broad outlook or tactics to focus on common approaches to policy.

Evan Gershkovich declares his innocence in Moscow court, but his detention is upheld

By IVAN NECHEPURENKO and ANTON TROIANOVSKI

Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia last month, declared his innocence in a Moscow courtroom on Tuesday after flashing a smile from a glass defendant’s cage, his first public appearance since his detention on espionage accusations marked a new escalation in President Vladimir Putin’s conflict with the West.

The hearing was closed, but one of his lawyers, Maria Korchagina, told reporters that Gershkovich said he was ready to “assert his right for free journalism” and “to defend himself.”

Earlier, journalists had been allowed into the courtroom where Gershkovich stood behind a pane of glass, with two masked officers in dark plainclothes to his right. Red handcuff marks were visible on his wrists. Dressed in jeans and a checkered shirt, Gershkovich blinked and nodded when one Russian reporter told him, “Evan, hold on!”

The judge, as expected, denied Gershkovich’s appeal to lift his pretrial detention, leaving him in Russian custody.

“Evan is wrongfully detained, and the charges of espionage against him are false,” the leaders of the Journal and Dow Jones, the paper’s publisher, said in a statement. “We demand his immediate release and are doing everything in our power to secure it.”

It was the first time that Gershkovich, a 31-year-old

American, had been seen clearly since he was detained on March 29 while on a reporting trip in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg and accused of espionage, a charge the United States and press freedom groups also vehemently reject.

The case represents one of Putin’s most dramatic attacks to date on freedom of the press. It is the first time that the Russian government has brought such serious charges against a journalist officially accredited by the country’s own Foreign Ministry, and the first time a Western journalist in Russia has been charged with espionage since the Cold War. U.S. officials are concerned that the case appears to signal an even more severe Kremlin crackdown on independent news media outlets and the free flow of information within Russia.

Putin’s spokesperson has claimed that Gershkovich was caught “red-handed” and signaled that the Russian president personally approved of the arrest. Russian authorities have not provided any evidence to support the accusations.

Outside the courtroom after the hearing, Gershkovich’s legal team said that the court had rejected an offer from Dow Jones to post a 50 million-ruble — $600,000 — bond on Gershkovich’s behalf. Tatiana Nozhkina, a lawyer for Gershkovich along with Korchagina, said he was not guilty and later, in response to written questions, added that the legal team would appeal his arrest by filing a complaint about the lower courts’ decisions.

“He is in a fighting spirit,” Korchagina said. “He stated,

accordingly, that he is ready to prove that he is innocent.”

The case against Gershkovich has brought relations between the United States and Russia to a new low. The Biden administration has asserted that he is “wrongfully detained” — which means that the U.S. government sees him as the equivalent of a political hostage held on fabricated charges — and called for his immediate release. If convicted, Gershkovich faces up to 20 years in a Russian penal colony.

Smoke rises from the site of a Russian rocket strike at an industrial complex in Slovyansk, Ukraine, March 10, 2023.

A judge denied Evan Gershkovich’s appeal to lift his pretrial detention and refused his legal team’s request to place him under house arrest.

Hospitals and aid groups become targets as Sudan fighting intensifies

By ABDI LATIF DAHIR and DECLAN WALSH

As two rival generals, each with his own army, grappled for power in Sudan on Monday, even hospitals trying to tend to the swelling numbers of wounded were no longer havens.

At one overwhelmed medical center, the morning began with shelling. Then, members of a paramilitary force barged inside, ordered newborns and other patients to be evacuated, and began taking up positions, one doctor said.

“The hospital turned into a battlefield,” said the doctor, Musab Khojali, an emergency room physician at the Police Hospital in Burri, northeast of the capital, Khartoum.

Many other hospitals were also reported to have come under attack on Monday, the third day of fighting in Sudan.

The death toll has risen to at least 180, with about 1,800 others injured.

The two generals, who together seized power in a coup in 2021, have turned against each other — rebuffing all attempts by mediators who for months had been pressing them to unite their fighting forces under one umbrella, relinquish power and allow a transition to civilian rule.

Amid growing reports of random violence and looting, concerns grew that the fighting might embroil other nations in the region, including Egypt, which has troops in the country, as well as Chad, Ethiopia and Libya. Russia has also been trying to make inroads in Sudan, and members of the Kremlin-affiliated Wagner private military company are posted there.

Leaders from around the world called for a cease-fire, but it was not clear who, if anyone, was in control of Sudan, Africa’s thirdlargest country by area.

In Khartoum, where many have lost power and water, residents watched warplanes and military helicopters circling ominously, and homes shuddered with the sound of shelling. Those few who dared venture out from their homes found the streets dangerous and desolate.

“Everyone is afraid,” said Ahmed Abuhurira, a 28-year-old mechanical engineer who went out to try to charge his cellphone. “You can see it in their eyes. People are panicking.”

The fighting began Saturday, when forces loyal to Lt. Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, the head of the paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces, began clashing with forces loyal to the Sudanese army chief, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan.

Only the army has aircraft, and on Monday, Dagalo accused his rival of “bombing civilians from the air.” The Sudanese army said in a statement that it was “operating within the rules of conflict and international humanitarian law.”

The turn of events has worsened a crisis in a nation where one-third of its 45 million people were already in need of food aid. Now, the violence has forced aid groups to suspend operations. The United Nations World Food Program said three of its workers were killed.

And on Monday, the U.N. envoy to Sudan, Volker Perthes, said gunmen had been looting and burning warehouses holding critically needed aid, as well as guesthouses and offices of agencies such as the World Food Program and UNICEF.

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said he had spoken with both warring generals and expressed deep concern. “The humanitarian situation in Sudan was already precarious and is now catastrophic,” he said.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for an immediate cease-fire and spoke separately with Dagalo and Burhan to underscore “the urgency of reaching a cease-fire.”

“The Secretary expressed his grave concern about the death and injury of so many Sudanese civilians due to the sustained, indiscriminate fighting, and stressed the responsibility of the two generals to ensure the safety and well-being of civilians, diplomatic personnel and humanitarian workers,” Ved-

ant Patel, a State Department spokesperson, said in the statement.

Dagalo said on Twitter that he was “honored to have a vital conversation” with Blinken and had discussed their “shared dedication to freedom, justice and democracy for our people.”

For now, however, even the much more modest goal of a cease-fire appears elusive. Perthes said he was talking to the leaders of both military factions daily, and that they had made it clear that they had no intention of ending the fighting. They are, however, receptive to the idea of a “pause” to allow humanitarian access, he said.

Although the toll on civilians has been most evident in Khartoum, aid workers say they are also concerned by the situation outside the capital, and especially in western Darfur.

Save the Children, an aid organization, said Monday that looters had stolen medical supplies for children, as well as a refrigerator, laptops and cars in a raid on one of its offices in Darfur. The group’s Sudan director, Arshad Malik, called on the combatants to safeguard humanitarian services.

“For the past three days,” he said in a statement, “people across Sudan have been gripped by fear, not knowing if it is safe to leave their homes, and now having to make the choice between facing that fear and starving to death.”

Cyrus Paye, a coordinator for Doctors Without Borders in North Darfur, said in a statement that most of the wounded there were “civilians who were caught in the crossfire — among them are many children.”

He painted a dire picture of the conditions for medical workers.

“The hospital is rapidly running out of medical supplies to treat survivors,” Paye said. “It is running out of medicines and blood. There has also been a power outage in the city since the beginning of the fighting, and fuel supplies for the hospital generator are also running low.”

The Central Committee for Sudanese Doctors said that more than a dozen hospitals had been forced to close. “Hospitals in Sudan are under bombardment,” the group said.

American diplomats are sheltering in place, and a White House spokesperson said that “all U.S. government personnel are accounted for.”

But Western officials reported that the European Union ambassador to Sudan, Aidan O’Hara, had been assaulted at his home in Khartoum after armed men broke in,

threatened him at gunpoint and stole money.

The assailants were members of the RSF paramilitaries, identified by their uniforms, several officials said, speaking on the condition of anonymity for security reasons.

“This constitutes a gross violation of the Vienna Convention,” Josep Borrell, the top diplomat for the EU, said on Twitter. “Security of diplomatic premises and staff is a primary responsibility of Sudanese authorities and an obligation under international law.”

U.N. spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said gunmen were forcing staff members out of their apartments in Khartoum and then operating out of them.

With concern growing that the conflict may entangle other nations, observers were paying close attention to Egypt, which has enmeshed itself deeply into the affairs of its neighbor.

Since 2019, when pro-democracy protesters forced Sudan’s autocratic president to step down, Egypt has been eager to keep a civilian-led democracy from taking root on its southern doorstep, analysts have said. Ruled by a military-backed government that came to power after its own anti-government uprising in 2011, Egypt has sought to replicate similar leadership in Sudan.

Egyptian officials see a strongman as the best way of keeping its neighbor stable — and off a democratic path that could inspire Egyptians — and they have embraced Burhan as an ally, especially after one RSF faction captured Egyptian soldiers and seven Egyptian warplanes over the weekend.

The fighting has made transit in and out of the country difficult. At the main airport in Khartoum, airplanes were targeted again on Monday as the rival military factions fought for control over critical infrastructure.

The New York Times, using satellite imagery, has identified 20 planes that have been destroyed or badly damaged at the airport since the conflict erupted.

On Monday evening, residents of the city of Omdurman, northwest of the capital, said the situation was quiet, with many people coming out of their homes and traffic gradually building in some shopping areas. Many households, however, still lacked water or electricity.

In the capital, many residents found it safest to stay home. Abuhurira, the electrical engineer who went out to charge his phone, said that in the half-hour he spent on the street, he encountered almost no one.

The few people he did run across, he said, looked “like a zombie — without a soul or spirit.”

A satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows destroyed airplanes at the Khartoum International Airport in Khartoum, Sudan, on Monday, April 17, 2023.

Seeking to calm unrest, Macron calls for a ‘new pact of life and work’

By ROGER COHEN and AURELIEN BREEDEN

President Emmanuel Macron, straining for a tone of reconciliation after months of bitter conflict over his plan to raise the retirement age in France, expressed regret for the first time that a consensus was not reached and appealed for a new “national élan” based on “calm, unity, ambition and action.”

In a 13-minute address to the nation, Macron, clearly determined to move on from the pension reform upheaval, appealed for 100 days of concerted action to establish a “new pact of life and work.” But his speech was defiant on the raised retirement age, offering no concessions, and contained few specific proposals. Labor unions had already rejected an invitation to begin talks with him on Tuesday.

As he spoke, crowds banged pots and pans outside city halls in Paris and other cities in an attempt to drown out Macron’s voice. Unions have called for a further day of massive protest on May 1, the French Labor Day and a national holiday. They have said they will not speak to the president at least until then.

“Is this reform accepted?” Macron asked, alluding to the law finally promulgated last week that raises the legal retirement age to 64 from 62. “Clearly not. Despite the months of discussion, a consensus could not be found. I regret it. We must all draw lessons from this.”

This was as close as Macron has come to any form of contrition over a reform that appeared bungled in the way it was presented, even if the president’s core argument — that with people living longer and healthier lives, retirement at 62 is no longer financially tenable — has seemed hard to dispute.

Macron spoke from his office in the Élysée Palace. He has rarely ventured into the streets of France over the past few months, fueling an impression of aloofness that has seen his approval ratings tumble to between 25% and 30%, the lowest since the yellowvest protest movement began in 2018.

On the eve of visits to several areas of France intended to counter the image of a remote leader, Macron said that he was sensitive to the “anger” among French people and the difficulties of making ends meet. “Nobody can remain deaf to the demand

for social justice and the renovation of our democratic life,” he said.

Yet it is precisely this impression Macron has sometimes given, by declining to meet with labor leaders and, in the end, adopting the pension bill through a constitutional provision that avoided a full parliamentary vote on the draft law. The speech came days after Macron — acting swiftly after the constitutional court approved the retirement age increase — officially enacted the pension law.

Beginning in September, the legal age when workers can start collecting a pension is increased gradually, by three months every year until it reaches 64 in 2030.

Angry reactions to the speech followed swiftly. Laurent Berger, the leader of the French Democratic Confederation of Labor, the largest and most moderate labor union, told BFMTV: “There is a kind of emptiness in the president’s intervention. There is nothing in it that shows real consideration for workers.”

Berger, who supported an earlier aborted attempt at a different pension change in 2019, mocked Macron’s statement that the door was always open to unions, saying it had been triple padlocked for three months.

“For the tenth time, it was a speech on method, with nothing concrete,” he said. There were, however, some specific measures that Macron said would be his government’s priority over the next few months — a mix, sometimes short on details, of new provisions and ones already announced, grouped under the headings of “life and work,” “Republican order” and “progress to live better.”

He said that the government would attempt to work with labor unions on a “new pact” to improve the working conditions and salaries of the French, and that it would reform vocational high schools to help reduce youth unemployment.

Teachers’ salaries would increase — a long-running promise from the Macron government — and the president vowed that by the end of the year, 600,000 patients with chronic ailments who do not currently have access to a general practitioner would get one.

Turning to law and order, a much discussed theme since a few protests turned violent and the police responded with what some critics saw as excessive force, Macron said the government would recruit more judges, create 200 gendarmerie brigades to

help secure France’s rural areas, cut back on illegal immigration and unveil “strong” measures in May against crime and social and tax fraud.

As usual, Macron, a centrist, offered blandishments to right and left. For the right, he promised toughness on immigration and “less bureaucracy, more freedom of action, experimentation and empowering of initiative.” For the left, he insisted on the French attachment to social justice and declared, “We do not want to depend on anyone, neither speculative forces, nor foreign powers.”

Tensions have flared during the pension conflict between Macron and his prime minister, Élisabeth Borne, who has appeared more sensitive to the anxieties and anger of French people. This has led to speculation she may be replaced. But Macron made clear that he would stick with her, saying she would guide the 100-day push for some clear direction that will end on July 14, Bastille Day.

Calming the waters to bring change will, however, be a difficult task. Macron does not have an absolute parliamentary majority and appears more isolated than at any time since he took office six years ago.

As night fell, a few hundred protesters marched through the Marais in central Paris, chanting slogans against Macron and emptying the cafes and restaurants that dot the streets of the fashionable neighborhood. They left a trail of trash fires in their wake, and were followed by dozens of police in riot clear who shouted at pedestrians to clear out.

It was a familiar scene in a Paris that has now lived with sporadic unrest for many weeks, as have several other major cities.

By 10 p.m. the restaurants and bars were filled back up and the only sign of the protests was the trash dumped onto the streets and rental scooters that had been thrown around by the protesters.

Marine Le Pen, who has appeared for the first time as the leading candidate for the 2027 president election in recent polls, said that the speech portended “a period of contempt, indifference and brutality, from which the only way out is the ballot box.”

Macron is term-limited and cannot run again in 2027. One of his greatest preoccupations is that Le Pen, a far-right nationalist and xenophobe, not succeed him as president.

Monitors in a media control room showing President Emmanuel Macron of France during a televised address to the nation on Monday.

Plutocratic power and its perils

By PAUL KRUGMAN

The rich are different from you and me: They have immensely more power. But when they try to exercise that power they can trap themselves — supporting politicians who will, if they can, create a society the rich themselves wouldn’t want to live in.

This, I’d argue, is the common theme running through four major stories that have been playing out over the past few months. They are: the relationship between Justice Clarence Thomas and billionaire Harlan Crow; the rise and seeming decline of Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign; the trials (literally) of Fox News; and the Muskopalypse at Twitter.

First, some notes on the role of vast wealth in a democracy.

People on the right often insist that expressing any concern about highly concentrated wealth is “unAmerican.” The truth, however, is that worrying about the dangers great wealth poses for democracy is very much part of the American tradition. And our nation basically invented progressive taxation, which was traditionally seen not just as a source of revenue but also as a way to limit excessive wealth.

In fact, if you read what prominent figures said during

the Progressive Era, many expressed views that would be hysterically denounced as class warfare today. Theodore Roosevelt warned against “a small class of enormously wealthy and economically powerful men, whose chief object is to hold and increase their power.” Woodrow Wilson declared, “If there are men in this country big enough to own the government of the United States, they are going to own it.”

How does great wealth translate into great power? Campaign finance is dominated by a tiny number of extremely rich donors. But there are several other channels of influence.

Until recently I would have said that outright corruption — direct purchase of favors from policymakers — was rare. ProPublica’s revelation that Thomas enjoyed many lavish, undisclosed vacations at Crow’s expense suggests that I may have been insufficiently cynical.

Beyond that, there’s the revolving door: Former politicians and officials who supported the interests of the wealthy find comfortable sinecures at billionairesupported lobbying firms, think tanks and media organizations. These organizations also help shape what military analysts call the “information space,” defining public discourse in ways that favor the interests of the superrich.

Despite all that, however, there’s only so much you can achieve in America, imperfect and gerrymandered as our democracy may be, unless you can win over large numbers of voters who don’t support a pro-billionaire economic agenda.

It’s a simplification, but I think fundamentally true, to say that the U.S. right has won many elections, despite an inherently unpopular economic agenda, by appealing to intolerance — racism, homophobia and these days anti“wokeness.” Yet there’s a risk in that strategy: Plutocrats who imagine that the forces of intolerance are working for them can wake up and discover that it’s the other way around.

Which brings us to the other stories I mentioned.

For a while DeSantis seemed to be surging in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Much of his apparent rise reflected support from big GOP donors, who saw him as a saner alternative to Donald Trump — someone who would serve their financial interests while attracting working-class support with his social conservatism and willingness to play footsie with conspiracy theories.

But some of those donors are now bailing, because it looks increasingly as if DeSantis’ intolerance and conspiracy theorizing weren’t a political show — they’re who he really is. And the big money was looking for a charlatan, not a genuine fanatic.

Among the forces pushing a DeSantis candidacy has been Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News. Fox was essentially founded to carry out the right-wing strategy of pushing plutocratic policy while winning over working-class whites with intolerance and conspiracy theories. But emails and texts uncovered by the defamation suit by Dominion Voting Systems show that Fox has become a prisoner of the audience it created. It found itself endorsing claims about a stolen election, even though its own people knew they were false, because it feared losing market share among viewers who wanted to believe the Big Lie.

And does anyone doubt that if the Republican primary goes the way it seems to be heading, Fox will soon be back in Trump’s corner?

Murdoch’s organization, then, has effectively been taken hostage by the very forces he helped conjure up.

But Elon Musk’s story is, if anything, even sadder. As Kara Swisher recently noted for Time magazine, he’s become “the world’s richest online troll.” The crazy he helped foment hasn’t taken over his organization — it has taken over his mind.

I still believe that the concentration of wealth at the top is undermining democracy. But it isn’t a simple story of plutocratic rule. It is, instead, a story in which the attempts of the superrich to get what they want have unleashed forces that may destroy America as we know it. And it’s terrifying.

Dr. Ricardo Angulo Publisher

“Sixty-One and Nineteen-Nine — Who Will March to Set Us Free?” (1909) by Udo J. Keppler

Cámara de Representantes aprueba medida que le quita $272 millones a Genera PR para capitalizar el Sistema de Retiro de la AEE

POR CYBERNEWS

EL CAPITOLIO – La Cámara de Representantes aprobó el martes, la resolución conjunta de la Cámara 485, que tiene como propósito quitarle 272,500,000 dólares a la empresa Genera PR y asignar esos fondos para capitalizar el Sistema de Retiro de los empleados con derecho a jubilación y los jubilados de la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica (AEE).

Asimismo, el cuerpo legislativo avaló la resolución de la Cámara 976, para requerirle al goberna-

dor Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia y al director ejecutivo de la Autoridad de Asesoría Financiera y Agencia Fiscal (AAFAF), Omar Marrero Díaz, que exijan a la Junta de Control Fiscal (JCF) que, en el proceso ante el Tribunal de Título III de PROMESA, se establezcan disposiciones suficientes para garantizar el pago de las pensiones vigentes, según establecidas, para los empleados con derecho a jubilación y los jubilados de la AEE.

“Con la aprobación de estas medidas, reafirmamos el compromiso inequívoco de la Cámara de Representantes, desde el día uno, con los jubilados de la AEE. Al asignar estos fondos, estamos capitalizando el Sistema de Retiro, que estaría insolvente en apenas semanas y que tiene un déficit actuarial que asciende a 900 millones de dólares”, indicó el presidente cameral, Rafael Hernández Montañez en declaraciones escritas.

Por su parte, el portavoz del Partido Nuevo Progresista (PNP) en la Cámara, Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Núñez, expresó que, “como dijimos, vamos a defender las pensiones de nuestros hombres y mujeres que trabajaron por el pueblo de Puerto Rico. Este sobrante, gracias a la sana administración pública, las medidas tomadas para controlar gastos y política de fiscalización, permitirá

Controlan incendio forestal en Vega Baja

POR CYBERNEWS

VEGA BAJA – El negociado del Cuerpo de Bomberos notificó el martes, que el incendio forestal en Vega Baja fue contenido.

Según comunicó el Negociado, en la tarde, el

área del fuego forestal en Barrio Tortuguero está totalmente contenido, y no representa peligro para las comunidades aledañas.

Agencias municipales y estatales, así como efectivos de la Guardia Nacional, participaron en la emergencia.

solventar el sistema de retiro de los empleados de la AEE, porque todo empleado público merece una jubilación estable y digna”.

Igualmente, el presidente de la Comisión de Hacienda, Jesús Santa Rodríguez, manifestó que “esta enmienda al presupuesto solo busca atender un problema que el propio gobierno central ha admitido, que es la insolvencia del sistema de retiro y la posibilidad de que se detenga el pago de las pensiones a los jubilados de la AEE”.

En esa línea, el representante del distrito 23, José “Cheíto” Rivera Madera, expuso que “la JCF ha sometido a los empleados retirados de la AEE a un patrón de acecho e inclinación a intimidación en lo referente a su retiro. Esta medida le asegura estabilidad y paz mental a los jubilados de la AEE al capitalizar su sistema de retiro”.

“La JCF y la AEE no han satisfecho lo requerido por la sección 201 de PROMESA, que requiere que los planes fiscales certificados por la JSF provean fondos adecuados para el pago de las pensiones. La falta de interés de la JCF en atender y proteger los derechos de los empleados y jubilados de la AEE resultará en la liquidación del sistema de retiro de los empleados de la AEE”, concluyó Hernández Montañez.

No causa para arresto contra senador Albert Torres Berríos

POR CYBERNEWS

SAN JUAN – La jueza Alfrida M. Tomey Imbert encontró el martes, no causa para arresto contra el senador del Partido Popular Democrático (PPD), por el distrito de Guayama, Albert Torres Berríos, por cargos de soborno e interferencia con testigos.

La fiscal especial independiente, Zulma Fúster relató esta mañana a la prensa que se presentarían contra el senador popular cuatro denuncias, una de ellas por soborno, dos por impedimento de comparecencia de

testigos y una denuncia por el artículo 4.2c, del Código de Anticorrupción.

Se informó que se sometieron ocho declaraciones juradas para este caso.

Los hechos supuestamente ocurrieron en 2021, donde supuestamente el senador Torres solicitó dinero a sus empleados y acoso laboral entre empleados y exempleados.

Además, entre los denunciantes figura el secretario del Departamento de Agricultura, Ramón González Beiró.

Putting a human face on the Waco disaster

By CHRIS VOGNAR

The creators of “Waco: The Aftermath,” Drew Dowdle and John Erick Dowdle, were in the writers’ room of their new Showtime series when they looked up at the TV. It was Jan. 6, 2021, and a violent mob was storming the U.S. Capitol building. The limited series, which stars Michael Shannon and premiered last Friday, follows an FBI negotiator’s efforts to track the domestic terrorist movement spawned by a standoff outside Waco, Texas, in 1993.

In a recent interview, John Erick Dowdle recalled their response as they watched the televised Capitol attack: “Oh my God, this is it.” The Dowdle brothers were no longer just dramatizing the events of Waco and its aftermath. Their project seemed to be springing to life again in real time.

Thirty years after a standoff between federal agents and an armed, apocalyptic religious sect known as the Branch Davidians culminated with a raging inferno at the group’s compound that was broadcast on live television, and ultimately ended with 86 dead, many Americans are still divided on Waco. It was either an inexcusable episode caused by government overreach, or the lamentable outcome of a dangerous cult’s fanaticism. It’s an ever-exploitable schism, as former President Donald Trump recently demonstrated when he kicked off the first rally of his 2024 presidential campaign in Waco, with an aggrieved antigovernment screed.

Middle ground remains hard to find, especially for those directly involved. The mid-size Texas city about halfway between Dallas and Austin has become as much a symbol as a place, a line in the cultural sand.

It may seem unlikely that TV, the platform for so many opinion-spouting talking heads, could add reason to the debate. But it does, on at least two fronts, as the 30th anniversary of the events approaches. In “Waco: The Aftermath,” the Dowdle brothers present an all-in-one prequel and sequel to their 2018 limited series “Waco.” The new series looks back at David Koresh, the Branch Davidians leader, in his early days at Mount Carmel, the compound where he would lead the end-times sect, and revisits two stories that unfolded in the wake of the tragedy: the courtroom trial of a handful of Koresh’s followers, and the push by an FBI negotiator (played by Shannon) to prevent a presumably inevitable attack on American soil.

The events also get a second look in “Waco: American Apocalypse,” a documentary series streaming on Netflix that presents a painstakingly balanced account of what went down during that 51-day standoff. There are interviews with some who participated in the siege, including surviving Branch Davidians (still unwavering in their faith) and agents from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or ATF. The three-part series also features previously unaired footage from inside the FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit, which only reinforces the prevailing theme that the catastrophe could and should have been prevented.

All told, the two series put a human face — many human faces, actually — on what almost instantly became a national shouting match.

“There were no exact right answers, and everybody

was desperately trying,” Tiller Russell, the director of “American Apocalypse,” said in a video interview. “That includes the press, and that includes the different factions within the FBI. It includes the Davidians, who were trying to do what they thought was right by following the person who was their prophet and conduit to God. It was very humbling to find all of that humanity.”

The flip side of this view, of course, is that everyone involved is to blame. “There are no heroes here,” said Jeff Guinn, author of “Waco: David Koresh, the Branch Davidians, and a Legacy of Rage.” Or, as Buffalo Springfield sang in its 1960s anthem “For What It’s Worth,” nobody’s right if everybody’s wrong.

A few facts, from both sides of the equation. Koresh, whose birth name was Vernon Wayne Howell, worshipped and studied at Mount Carmel when it was being run by a selfproclaimed prophet named Lois Roden (depicted in Showtime’s “Aftermath” by J. Smith-Cameron of “Succession”), and he took over in 1987. He claimed to be the “lamb,” or second coming of Christ, from the Book of Revelation, and spoke of his apocalyptic visions, preaching that he would lead his flock to victory over the forces of the outside world, or Babylon. His flock believed him. He built an arsenal, largely by illegally converting semi-automatic weapons to the automatic kind. He also separated wives from their husbands, former followers later said, in his quest to populate a postapocalyptic kingdom.

The ATF got wind of the weapons stash and, though its agents apparently knew they had lost the crucial element

of surprise, raided the compound in February 1993. A gunfight ensued — both sides still disagree on who fired the first shot. The FBI then took over, initiating a 51-day siege, with the bureau’s Hostage Rescue Team and Crisis Negotiation Unit at odds over how to proceed. That April, the FBI launched a tear gas attack, after which the compound went up in flames, killing 76 Davidians.

The tragedy galvanized violent anti-government groups and individuals, including Timothy McVeigh (played by Alex Breaux in “Aftermath”), who engineered the 1995 bombing of a federal office building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people.

The story’s contemporary resonance persuaded Shannon to star in “Aftermath,” as Gary Noesner, the real-life FBI hostage negotiator; it was “embarrassing,” the actor said, “how little I knew about it at all before I did the series.”

Much of “The Aftermath” focuses on a San Antonio courtroom, where surviving Davidians stood trial on weapons and conspiracy charges. Lauren MacKenzie, who, along with her husband, Andrew Gettens, was a writer and a producer on the Showtime series, sought to show that the Davidians had been wronged in some ways. But she emphasized that the series doesn’t condone any of the anti-government violence that has followed in subsequent years.

“Especially when it comes to the trial, there were things that are very questionable that the government did,” MacKenzie said. “But you don’t want to conflate that with where we are now. There are many groups that use Waco as this clarion call, and we don’t want to add fuel to that fire.”

Keean Johnson and J. Smith-Cameron, center, star in the new Showtime series “Waco: The Aftermath.”

The San Juan Daily Star

Can a nap make up for a bad night of sleep?

By JYOTI MADHUSOODANAN

Q: If I get less than the recommended seven or eight hours of sleep every night, will a midday nap make up for that loss?

Maybe you stayed up too late scrolling TikTok or tossed and turned because of anxious thoughts. And now you’re wondering if a quick lunchtime nap will give you the energy boost you need to power through the rest of the day and potentially regain the health benefits of a full night’s sleep you may have lost.

It’s important to understand that while a midday nap will probably replenish your energy enough to get you through your day, said Rebecca Spencer, a sleep science researcher at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, it won’t necessarily negate the health risks that may come with insufficient sleep at night.

Here’s why.

The health benefits of good sleep

According to 2020 survey data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of adults in the United States don’t get the recommended seven hours or more of sleep every night. And that lack of sleep, experts say, is associated with a range of increased health risks, including for obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke and mental distress.

Not only is the length of time you sleep important for health, Spencer said, but also the quality of that sleep, which is determined by how much time you spend in its different stages.

When we sleep throughout the night, we pass through several “sleep cycles” of about 90 minutes. Each is composed of four stages: The first two are considered light sleep, where your muscles relax, your body temperature drops, and your heart rate and breathing slow as you doze off.

The third stage, known as deep sleep, is when

your eyes and muscles fully relax and your body does the important work of repairing and building bone, muscle and other tissues, as well as strengthening the immune system and consolidating and processing memories. Rapid eye movement (or REM) is the last stage of the sleep cycle. It is not as deep as the third stage, but it’s when you’re most likely to dream and is thought to be associated with learning, storing memories and regulating mood.

It’s normal to have a poor night of sleep every now and then, said Molly Atwood, a clinical psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine researcher at Johns Hopkins Medicine. But if you don’t consistently pass through all of these stages every night, she said, that can lead to a range of health conditions.

And naps can’t compensate for that, Spencer said.

Even though a few hours of sleep at night and a nap during the day might add up to six or more hours total, she said, the health benefits don’t add up in the same way. Short naps of less than 90 minutes typically only include the lighter phases of sleep, Spencer said, not the deep, restorative sleep that you usually get throughout the night.

And while naps of more than 90 minutes might include some beneficial deep sleep, they will be more likely than shorter naps to leave you feeling groggy and potentially less sharp. Some limited evidence, for instance, has found that those who wake from the deepest phase of the sleep cycle are more likely to make mistakes on math questions than those who wake from REM sleep.

The upsides of napping

But there are some instances where short naps can be helpful, Atwood said. “When you haven’t gotten a great night of sleep, napping can really help improve things like reaction time and memory if you need to be working,” she added.

If you usually work during the day, for instance, a 20- to 30-minute nap can restore alertness without leaving you groggy or disrupting your sleep the next night, Atwood said.

Naps can also be particularly important for helping to keep those who don’t always work daytime schedules — such as airline pilots, commercial drivers, physicians or other shift workers — alert and sharp. And similarly, they can help older adults if age-related changes such as needing to use the bathroom at night interrupt their sleep, Atwood said.

If you find yourself in need of a nap, Atwood said, keep it short — no more than 30 minutes — so it doesn’t interfere with your next night of sleep. It’s best to snooze in the afternoons, “when we have a natural dip in alertness and tend to feel sleepy,” she added. That makes it easier to fall asleep quickly.

But if you’re chronically tired or having trouble getting through the day without a nap, Atwood said to consider the help of a behavioral sleep specialist.

“People tend to suffer for a while, and then they go to their primary care physician and get some medication,” she said. But seeing a sleep specialist is a better long-term solution than relying on medication, Atwood said. These professionals, who are trained in sleep psychology, can offer certain exercises or strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy that can help you get the rest you need.

Can a nap make up for a bad night of sleep? Here’s what experts say about what naps can (and can’t) do for your health.

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Demandada

Civil Núm.: CM2019CV00243.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA). EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

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A: DAMARIS OTERO CAMACHO; LA AUTORIDAD PARA EL FINANCIAMIENTO DE LA VIVIENDA DE PUERTO RICO, POR TENER HIPOTECA EN GARANTÍA DE PAGARÉ A SU FAVOR POR LA SUMA DE $15,000.00.

Yo, LUIS E. ROMÁN CARRERO, 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 3 DE MAYO DE 2023 A LAS 10:45 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Camuy, Camuy, 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 Hatillo durante horas laborables.

Que en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una SEGUNDA

SUBASTA para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día

10 DE MAYO DE 2023, A LAS

10:45 DE LA MAÑANA y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una

TERCERA SUBASTA el día

17 DE MAYO DE 2023, A LAS

10:45 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: RUSTICA:

Predio radicado en el BARRIO

TERRANOVA, Sector Las Talas de Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, compuesto de QUINIENTOS

DIECISÉIS PUNTO DOS MIL

CIENTO TRECE (516.2113) METROS CUADRADOS igual a CERO PUNTO UNO TRES UNO TRES TRES NUEVE DOS (0.1313392) CUERDA.

Linda al NORTE, en TREINTA Y UNO PUNTO SETECIENTOS NOVENTA Y CUATRO (31.794) METROS, con el remanente de la finca principal; al SUR, en VEINTISIETE PUNTO SEISCIENTOS OCHENTA Y DOS (27.682) METROS, con predio de uso público; al ESTE, en DIECINUEVE PUNTO DOSCIENTOS OCHENTA Y DOS (19.282) METROS, con predio de uso público; y por el OESTE, en QUINCE PUNTO OCHOCIENTOS (15.800) METROS, con el remanente de la finca principal. Enclava casa para vivienda. La escritura de hipoteca se encuentra inscrita al folio 80 vuelto del tomo 208 de Quebradillas, Registro de la Propiedad de Arecibo, Sección Segunda, finca número 8,493, inscripción Sexta. Modificada la hipoteca de la inscripción 6ta., la cual se cancela parcialmente en la suma de $3,620.26, con intereses al 6% anual, vencedero el día 1ro. de febrero de 2047, según la escritura número 25, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 10 de febrero de 2017, ante el Notario Público Oscar Alejandro Rodríguez Vega, inscrita al tomo Karibe de Quebradillas, Registro de la Propiedad de Arecibo, Sección Segunda, finca 8,493, inscripción 8 va. Comparece la Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Vivienda a consentir la modificación de la inscripción 8va., según la escritura número 239, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 1ro. de agosto de 2017, ante el Notario Público

Oscar Alejandro Rodríguez Vega, inscrita al tomo Karibe de Quebradillas, Registro de la Propiedad de Arecibo, Sección Segunda, finca 8,493, inscripción 8.2. La dirección física de la propiedad antes descrita es: Barrio Terranova Parcelas Nuevas, Calle 17, Buzón 357, Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. La subasta se llevará a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma de $45,776.91 de principal, $834.21 de principal diferido, intereses al 6% anual, desde el día 1ro. de julio de 2019 hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad de $5,000.00 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 $50,000.00 y de ser necesaria una segunda subasta, la cantidad mínima será equivalente a 2/3 partes de aquella, o sea, la suma de $33,333.34 y

de ser necesaria una tercera subasta, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado, es decir, la suma de $25,000.00. 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 hipotecada a ser vendida en pública subasta se encuentra afecta al siguiente gravamen posterior: Hipoteca en Garantía de Pagaré a favor de La Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Vivienda de Puerto Rico, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $15,000.00, sin intereses, vencedero el día 24 de octubre de 2010, según consta de la Escritura Número 576, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 24 de octubre de 2002, ante la Notario Público Irma J. Planadeball Moreno, inscrita al folio 80 vuelto del tomo móvil 208 de Quebradillas, Registro de la Propiedad de Arecibo, Sección Segunda, finca 8,493, inscripción 7ma. 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 Camuy, Puerto

Rico, a 3 de abril de 2023. WILFREDO OLMO SALAZAR, ALGUACIL REGIONAL. LUIS E. ROMÁN CARRERO, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL, SALA SUPERIOR DE CAMUY.

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Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA - IN REM. EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: PÚBLICO EN GENERAL.

A: SUCESIÓN DE TOMÁS HERNÁNDEZ MARTE T/C/C

TOMÁS HERNÁNDEZ COMPUESTA POR EDITH LILLIAN HERNÁNDEZ,

CARMEN HERNÁNDEZ, OMAYRA HERNÁNDEZ, MADELINE HERNÁNDEZ, JUAN CARLOS HERNÁNDEZ; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO MIEMBROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS; SUCESIÓN DE AIXA D. HERNÁNDEZ MÉNDEZ COMPUESTA POR ISRAEL NIEVES VÉLEZ, FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO MIEMBROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS; SUCESIÓN DE TOMÁS HERNÁNDEZ COMPUESTA FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO MIEMBROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA.

Yo, LUIS E. ROMÁN CARRERO, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Camuy, a los demandados, acreedores y al público en general con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se describe, y al público en general, por la presente CERTIFICO, ANUNCIO y HAGO CONSTAR: Que el día 3 DE MAYO DE 2023, A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Camuy, Camuy, Puerto Rico, procederé a vender en Pública Subasta, al mejor postor, la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria mediante Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, la cual se notificó y archivó en autos el día 27 de abril de 2022. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría durante horas laborables. Que en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día 10 DE MAYO DE 2023, A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA; y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 17 DE MAYO DE 2023, A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecu-

ción de Sentencia que ha sido liberado por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Camuy, en el caso de epígrafe con fecha de 8 de febrero de 2023, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble que se describe a continuación: RÚSTICA: Solar número nueve localizado en el Barrio Puente del término municipal de Camuy, Puerto Rico, compuesta de cuatrocientos noventiocho punto siete mil quinientos veinticinco metros cuadrados (498.7525). En lindes al NORTE, Solar número diez; SUR y ESTE, finca principal propiedad de Rafael Maldonado; y OESTE, faja de terreno dedicado a Uso Público. Finca número 7,283 inscrita al folio 240 del tomo 140 de Camuy. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección II de Arecibo. Dirección de la Propiedad: Lot 9 PR 119 Km 1.0 Int Puente Ward, Camuy PR 00627. 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: de $52,471.96, por concepto de balance principal del préstamo con interés al 5.060% anual, cual acumulan a un total de $68,380.09, 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 379 otorgada el día 29 de octubre de 2015, San Juan, Puerto Rico, ante el Notario Público Alejandro J. Mues Arias y consta inscrita al tomo Karibe de Camuy, finca número 7,283, Registro de la Propiedad de Camuy, Sección II de Arecibo. 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 posterioridad 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. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta del inmueble antes descrito será la suma de $120,000.00 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 $80,000.00; 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 $60,000.00. 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 adquirirá 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 Camuy, Puerto Rico, a 15 de febrero de 2023. Wilfredo Olmo Salazar, Alguacil Regional. Luis E. Román Carrero, Alguacil Del Tribunal De Primera Instancia, Sala De Camuy.

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Demandante Vs. SUCESIÓN DE RAQUEL MONTEAGUDO PEÑA

T/C/C RAQUEL HERMINIA DE LA CARIDAD MONTEAGUDO DÍAZ

T/C/C RAQUEL HERMINIA DE LA CARIDAD

MONTEAGUDO Y DÍAZ T/C/C RAQUEL MONTEAGUDO

DÍAZ T/C/C RAQUEL

MONTEAGUDO T/C/C

RAQUEL PENA T/C/C

RAQUEL H. PENA

MONTEAGUDO T/C/C

LEE PAGAN SANTIAGO

por si y la Sociedad Legal de Gananciales compuesta por ambos

Por la presente se le emplaza y notifica que debe contestar la demanda 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://μnired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Se le apercibe que, de no contestar la demanda dentro del término aquí estipulado, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia sin más citarle ni oírle. La parte demandante ha radicado una acción de cobro de dinero y ejecución de hipoteca por deuda vencida y la misma está garantizada sobre la siguiente propiedad: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número 4 del bloque SY de la Urbanización

Valle Hermoso radicada en el barrio Guanajibo del Municipio de Hormigueros con una cabida de 352.64 metros cuadrados.

En lindes por el NORTE, en 23.29 metros con el solar número 5; por el SUR, en 23 metros con el solar número 3; por el ESTE, en 16.65 metros con los solares números 44 y 45 pero según el plano en 15.65 metros con dichos solares 44 y 45; y por el OESTE, en 13.70 metros con la calle número 21. Contiene una casa de concreto que consta de sala, comedor, cocina, tres dormitorios, dos baños, porch y marquesina.

Finca #1728 inscrita al folio 18 del tomo 58 de Hormigueros, Registro de la Propiedad de Mayagüez. Los abogados de la parte demandante son:

García-Chamorro Law Group, P.S.C., 1225 Ave. Ponce de León, Ste. 706, San juan, PR 00907, Tel. (787) 977-1932, Fax (787) 722-1932.

Expido este edicto bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal, hoy 15 de marzo de 2023. LIC. NOR-

MA G. SANTANA IRIZARRY, Secretario Regional II. Nilda

Torres Acevedo, Secretaria Auxiliar del Tribunal I.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU-

NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA

SALA DE CAGUAS

ORIENTAL BANK

Demandante V. ARMANDO

DIAZ VAZQUEZ

Demandado

Civil Núm.: CG2023CV00042.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO

POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO.

ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE. UU., EL ESTADO LI-

BRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: ARMANDO DIAZ VAZQUEZ.

POR MEDIO del presente edicto se le notifica de la radicación de una demanda en cobro de dinero por la vía ordinaria en la que se alega que usted adeuda a la parte demandante, Oriental Bank, ciertas sumas de dinero, y las costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado de este litigio. El demandante, Oriental Bank, ha solicitado que se dicte sentencia en contra suya y que se le ordene pagar las cantidades reclamadas en la demanda.

POR EL PRESENTE EDICTO se le emplaza para que presente al tribunal su alegación responsiva a la demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días de haber sido diligenciado este emplazamiento, excluyéndose el día del diligenciamiento. 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://www.poderjudicial. pr/index/php/tribunal-electronico/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar 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, sin más citarle ni oírle. El abogado de la parte demandante es: Jaime Ruiz Saldaña, RUA número 11673; Dirección: PO Box 366276, San Juan, PR 00936-6276; Teléfono: (787) 759-6897; Correo electrónico: legal@jrslawpr. com. Se le advierte que dentro de los diez (10) días siguientes a la publicación del presente edicto, se le estará enviando a usted por correo certificado con acuse de recibo, una copia del emplazamiento y de la demanda presentada al lugar de su última dirección conocida: Urb. Mirador de Bairoa, 2P24 Calle 22, Caguas, PR 00727-1022. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y el sello del Tribunal en Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy día 27 de marzo de 2023. LISILDA MARTÍNEZ AGOSTO, SECRETARIA. KATHERINE CARRASQUILLO HERNÁNDEZ, SUB-SECRETARIA.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO

TRIBU-

NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA

SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS EUNICE

PEREZ MORALES

Demandante V.

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO;

JUAN DEL PUEBLO Y JUANA DEL PUEBLO Y CUALESQUIER PERSONA DESCONOCIDA CON POSIBLE INTERÉS EN LA OBLIGACIÓN CUYA CANCELACIÓN POR

DECRETO JUDICIAL SE SOLICITA

Demandados

Civil Núm.: CG2023CV00863.

Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: JUAN DEL PUEBLO Y JUANA DEL PUEBLO COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES Y CUALESQUIER PERSONA DESCONOCIDA CON POSIBLE INTERÉS EN LA OBLIGACIÓN CUYA CANCELACIÓN POR DECRETO JUDICIAL SE SOLICITA. Por la presente se le notifica que ha sido presentada en este Tribunal una Demanda en su contra en el pleito de epígrafe.

1. En este caso la parte demandante ha radicado una Demanda para que se decrete judicialmente el saldo de un (1) pagaré hipotecario Banco Popular de Puerto Rico o a su orden, por la suma principal de $38,600.00, intereses al 8% sobre anual, vencedero el 1 de julio de 2013, constituida mediante la escritura número 75, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 12 de mayo de 1983, ante el Notario Jorge L. Medina, inscrita al folio 14 vuelto del tomo 830 de Caguas, inscripción 3era, sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Apartamento número mil quinientos siete (1507) del Edificio Caguas Tower, ubicado en la Calle Z, esquina Cipres de las Urbanizaciones Boneville y Villa Turabo del término Municipal de Caguas, Puerto Rico. El Apartamento está situado en la Ala Norte de la planta quince del Edificio, que da hacia el área de piscina y recreación. Su puerta de entrada abre contrario al vestíbulo central de la planta, donde se encuentran situados los ascensores y las dos escaleras interiores del Edificio. Consta de tres dormitorios, dos baños, salacomedor, cocina, lavandería y balcón. Colinda por el OESTE, en veinticinco pies con seis pulgadas, con el Apartamento número mil quinientos seis; por el ESTE, en veinticinco pies con seis pulgadas, con el exterior, que da hacia el área de estacionamiento; por el SUR, en veinticinco pies con seis pulgadas, con el Apartamento número mil quinientos ocho, en ocho pies con el Apartamento

número mil quinientos ocho, en ocho pies, con el exterior y en diez pies con el pasillo; y por el NORTE, en treinta y tres pies, con el exterior que da hacia el área de piscina y recreación. El área total es de novecientos setenta y cuatro pies cuadrados con ochenta y dos centésimas. Estacionamiento que le corresponde, corresponde a este Apartamento el espacio de su igual número para estacionar un automóvil. Porciento que representa del conjunto del inmueble: punto sesenticinco mil dos cientos veintiocho por ciento (.65228%). Finca 27,440, inscrita al folio 12 del too 830 de Caguas. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección I de Caguas. La parte demandante alega que dicho pagaré ha sido saldado según más detalladamente consta en la Demanda radicada que puede examinarse en la Secretaría de este Tribunal. Por tratarse de una obligación hipotecaria y pudiendo usted tener interés en este caso o quedar afectado por el remedio solicitado, se le emplaza por este edicto que se publicará una vez en un periódico de circulación diaria general de Puerto Rico. 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. Debe notificar con copia de ella a la abogada de la parte demandante la Lcda. Lizbet Aviles Vega, Urb. Los Sauces, Calle Pomarrosa #222, Humacao, PR 00791; Tel. (787) 354-0061, dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto, apercibiéndole que de no hacerlo así dentro del término indicado, el Tribunal podrá anotar su rebeldía y dictar sentencia concediendo el remedio solicitado en la Demanda sin más citarle ni oírle. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal, en Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy día 10 de abril de 2023. LISILDA MARTÍNEZ AGOSTO, SECRETARIA. KATHERINE CARRASQUILLO HERNÁNDEZ, SUB-SECRETARIA.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE ARECIBO

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Demandante V. SUCESIÓN DE VILMA ROSA TORRES TORRES COMPUESTA POR WILLANIES MUÑOZ TORRES, VILMA ZAMBRANA TORRES Y NATIVETTE ZAMBRANA TORRES, MASTER MORTGAGE

CORPORATION, JOHN DOE

Demandadas

Civil Núm.: AR2022CV02104. Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO POR LA VÍA JUDICIAL. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, S.S. A: NATIVETTE ZAMBRANA TORRES COMO TENEDOR DESCONOCIDO DEL PAGARÉ a favor de Master Mortgage Corporation, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $26,450.00, intereses al 6.00%, vencedero el día 1 de enero de 2020, constituida mediante la escritura número 816, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 6 de diciembre de 2004, ante el notario Francisco Jose Casalduc Delgado, e inscrita al folio 61 del tomo 1,328 de Arecibo, finca número 52,626, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Primera Sección de Arecibo. 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 BERMUDEZ & DIAZ LLP

Suite 209

500 Calle De La Tanca 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 05 de abril de 2023. VIVIAN Y. FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. JACQUELYNE GONZÁLEZ QUINTANA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA

SALA DE HUMACAO

LIME HOMES LTD

Parte Demandante Vs. SUCESION DE BLANCA

IRIS MORALES MATOS, COMPUESTA POR ANDRÉS COLÓN MORALES; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO MIEMBROS DESCONOCIDOS; ADMINISTRACION

PARA EL SUSTENTO A MENORES, Y CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES

Parte Demandada

Caso Civil Núm.: HU2020CV00102. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA Y COBRO DE DINERO. ANUNCIO DE SUBASTA. El suscribiente, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Humacao, a los demandados de epígrafe y al público en general hace saber que venderá en pública subasta en la Oficina de Alguaciles, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Humacao, 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, el derecho que tenga la parte demandada en el inmueble que se relaciona más adelante para pagar la SENTENCIA por $27,043.04 de balance principal, los intereses adeudados sobre dicho principal y computados al 7.49520% anual hasta su total pago y completo pago desde el primero de enero de 2015; cargos por demora devengados, más la suma de $4,000.00 estipulada para honorarios de abogado pactada en la escritura de hipoteca y cualesquiera 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: RÚSTICA: Parcela marcada con el numero trescientos treinta y ocho (338), en el plano de parcelación de la Comunidad Rural Peña Pobre, del barrio Pobre del término municipal de Naguabo, con una cabida superficial de cero cuerdas con ochocientos noventa diezmilésimas de otra (0.890), equivalentes a trecientos cuarenta y nueve punto noventa y nueve (349.99) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, con la parcela número trescientos treinta y siete (337) de la comunidad; por Sur, con la parcela número trescientos treinta y nueve (339) de la comunidad; por el Este, con la parcela número trescientos treinta y tres (333) de la comunidad; y por

el Oeste, con la calle F de la comunidad. Enclava una casa. Inscrita al folio diez (10) del tomo ciento cuarenta y ocho (148) de Naguabo, finca número ocho mil trecientos sesenta y ocho (8,368). Registro de la Propiedad de Humacao. Dirección Física: Lot 338 Carr 31 KM 125 P, Naguabo, PR 00718. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo el día 1 DE JUNIO DE 2023, A LAS 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA y servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la suma de $40,000.00 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 8 DE JUNIO DE 2023, A LAS 11:30 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 $26,666.57. Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 15 DE JUNIO DE 2023, A LAS 11:30 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 $20,000.00. 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 cumplimien-

to 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. 2102015). Expedido el presente en Humacao, Puerto Rico, a 5 de abril de 2023. BENEDICTO VELÁZQUEZ FÉLIX, ALGUACIL REGIONAL INTERINO, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE HUMACAO. WILNELIA RIVERA DELGADO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR #249.

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN ISLAND PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC, COMO AGENTE DE ACE ONE FUNDING, LLC Demandante V. ISMAEL RODRÍGUEZ

Demandado(a) Civil Núm.: SJ2022CV07415. Sala: 903. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - REGLA 60. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: ISMAEL RODRÍGUEZ. (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 10 de abril de 2023, 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 13 de abril de 2023. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 13 de abril de 2023. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ

COLLADO, SECRETARIA.

MILDRED J. FRANCO REVENTOS, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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Demandante V. ROXANNA GONZALEZ

SANTIAGO, JOSE M. CRUZ & LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandado(a)

Civil: CG2022CV01771. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO, INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: ROXANNA GONZALEZ

SANTIAGO, POR SI Y EN REPRESENTACION DE LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALESBONNEVILLE HEIGHTS, #99 CALLE CAYEY, CAGUAS, PR 00725 / 620 E 11OTH TER, KANSAS CITY, MO 64131.

(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 abril de 2023, 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 archi-

vada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 13 de abril de 2023. En Caguas, Puerto Rico, el 13 de abril de 2023. LISILDA

MARTÍNEZ AGOSTO, SECRETARIA. SANDRA J. TRINIDAD CAÑUELAS, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Demandante V. SUCESION DE CARLOS ENRIQUE GONZALEZ MALDONADO, COMPUESTA POR

GILBREN HERNANDEZ CENTENO

Demandado(a)

Civil: CA2023CV00074. Sala:

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

A: GILBREN HERNANDEZ CENTENO, COMO MIEMBRO DE LA SUCESION DE CARLOS ENRIQUE GONZALEZ MALDONADO.

(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 abril de 2023, 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 12 de abril de 2023. En Carolina, Puerto Rico, el 12 de abril de 2023. MARILYN APONTE RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA.

RUTH M. COLÓN LUCIANO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE CSMC 2015-PR1 TRUST, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2015-PR1

Demandante V. VÍCTOR LUIS MERCED RODRÍGUEZ, POR SÍ, CARMEN DELIA VEGA OQUENDO, POR SÍ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandado(a)

Civil: LP2022CV00067. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA, COBRO DE DINERO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: VÍCTOR LUIS MERCED RODRÍGUEZ, POR SÍ, CARMEN DELIA VEGA OQUENDO, POR SÍ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS. A SUS DIRECCIONES

CONOCIDAS URB. LOS ROSALES, E1 CALLE 2, HUMACAO, PR 00791; 46593 VALLEY CT. #1490, LEXINGTON PARK, MD 20653; 3266 S. BELL AVE. #2, CHICAGO, IL 60608; 9-F (143) CALLE

NILO, URB. BRISAS DEL PRADO, LAS PIEDRAS, PR 0071. P/C LCDA.

MARICELI PEREZ GONZALEZ.

(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 7 de febrero de 2023, 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 8 de febrero de 2023. En HUMACAO, Puerto

Rico, el 8 de febrero de 2023. IVELISSE C. FONSECA RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA. MICHELLE GUEVARA DE LEÓN, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Demandante V. MANUEL A. IRIZARRY RIVERA; MADELINE I. VELAZQUEZ GUZMAN

Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandado(a)

Civil Núm.: SG2019CV00888. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: MANUEL A. IRIZARRY RIVERA, MADELINE I. VELAZQUEZ GUZMAN

y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS.

(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 21 de febrero de 2023, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia o Sentencia Parcial 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 o Sentencia Parcial, 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 11 de abril de 2023. En SAN GERMÁN, Puerto Rico, el 11 de abril de 2023. NORMA G. SANTANA IRIZARRY, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. WANDA RIVERA ORTIZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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- SUPERIOR

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO, INC.

LOPEZ SIERRA, HECTOR EDGARDO

Caso: FCD2015-1508. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. HÉCTOR EDGARDO

LÓPEZ SIERRA, T/C/C

HÉCTOR

LÓPEZ SIERRA.

EL SECRETARIO(A) QUE SUSCRIBE LE NOTIFICA A USTED QUE EL 26 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2019, ESTE TRIBUNAL HA DICTADO SENTENCIA, SENTENCIA PARCIAL O RESOLUCION EN ESTE CASO, QUE HA SIDO DEBIDAMENTE REGISTRADA Y ARCHIVADA EN AUTOS DONDE PODRA USTED ENTERARSE DETALLADAMENTE DE LOS TERMINOS DE LA MISMA. ESTA NOTIFICACION SE PUBLICARA UNA SOLA VEZ EN UN PERIODICO DE CIRCULACION GENERAL EN LA ISLA DE PUERTO RICO, DENTRO DE LOS 10 DIAS SIGUIENTES A SU NOTIFICACION. Y, SIENDO O REPRESENTANDO USTED UNA PARTE EN EL PROCEDIMIENTO SUJETA A LOS TERMINOS DE LA SENTENCIA, SENTENCIA PARCIAL O RESOLUCION, DE LA CUAL PUEDE ESTABLECERSE RECURSO DE REVISION O APELACION DENTRO DEL TERMINO DE 30 DIAS CONTADOS A PARTIR DE LA PUBLICACION POR EDICTO DE ESTA NOTIFICACION, DIRIJO A USTED ESTA NOTIFICACION QUE SE CONSIDERARA HECHA EN LA FECHA DE LA PUBLICACION DE ESTE EDICTO. COPIA DE ESTA NOTIFICACION HA SIDO ARCHIVADA EN LOS AUTOS DE ESTE CASO, CON FECHA DE 13 DE ABRIL DE 2023. LIC. DÍAZ HERNÁNDEZ, REGGIE. RDIAZ@BDPRLAW. COM. EN CAROLINA, PUERTO RICO, A 13 DE ABRIL DE 2023. LCDA. MARILYN APONTE RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA. ROSA M. VIERA VELÁZQUEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC. Demandante Vs. SUCESION HECTOR

MANUEL FERNANDEZ

SOTO T/C/C RECTOR M. FERNANDEZ SOTO T/C/C HECTOR M. FERNANDEZ COMPUESTA POR

PATRICIA FERNANDEZ

T/C/C PATRICIA ENGEL; ANA PAULA FERNANDEZ BORGES; HECTOR

ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ BORGES; PRISCILLA FERNANDEZ BORGES,

STHEFANIE FERNANDEZ BORGES; JOHN RE Y JANE ROE COMO

POSIBLES MIEMBROS DESCONOCIDOS; SUCESION NEIDA

PRISCILLA BORGES

RIVERA T/C/C NEIDA P.

BORGES RIVERA T/C/C

NEIDA P. BORGES T/C/C

PRISCILA BORGES

T/C/C NEYDA PRISCILLA BORGES COMPUESTA

POR HECTOR ENRIQUE

FERNANDEZ BORGES, ANA PAULA FERNANDEZ BORGES, PRISCILLA

FERNANDEZ BORGES, STHEFANIE FERNANDEZ

BORGES; JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE COMO

POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONICIDOS; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES Demandados

Civil Núm.: CG2020CV00634. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: JOHN ROE Y JANE ROE COMO

POSIBLES MIEMBROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION HECTOR

MANUEL FERNANDEZ

SOTO T/C/C HECTOR M. FERNANDEZ SOTO T/C/C

HECTOR M. FERNANDEZ.

POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza para que presente al Tribunal su alegación responsiva a la demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días a partir de la publicación de este 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: http://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberé presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaria del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar 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. Greenspoon Marder, LLP

Frances.Asencio@gmlaw.com

Expedido bajo mi firma, y sello del Tribunal, en Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy 11 de abril de 2023. LISILDA MARTÍNEZ AGOSTO, SECRETARIA. VIONNETTE ESPINOSA CASTILLO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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Demandante Vs. SUCESIÓN DE HÉCTOR SERRANO MANGUAL, COMPUESTA

POR JOHN DOE Y RICHARD DOE; FIDEL SERRANO PADILLA, COMO HEREDERO CONOCIDO DEL CAUSANTE; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE” COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESIÓN; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Demandado (a)

Civil Núm.: SJ2022CV04204. Sala: 508. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE” COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE HÉCTOR SERRANO MANGUAL. EL SECRETARIO (A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 13 de abril de 2023, 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 diez (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 14 de abril de 2023. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 14 de abril de 2023. GRISELDA

RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SE-

CRETARIA REGIONAL. MARTHA ALMODOVAR CABRERA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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COOPERATIVA DE

AHORRO Y CREDITO DE CABO ROJO

Demandante V. CHRISTIAN PADILLA ALBINO

Demandado(a) Civil Núm.: CB2022CV00600. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO (REGLA 60). NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: CHRISTIAN PADILLA ALBINO. (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 14 de abril de 2023, 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 14 de abril de 2023. En Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, el 14 de abril de 2023. Norma G. Santana Irizarry, Secretaria Regional. María M. Avilés Bonilla, Secretaria Auxiliar.

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FIRSTBANK

PUERTO RICO

Parte Demandante Vs. JOSÉ MIGUEL MEDINA

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: SJ2022CV04393. Salón Núm.: (604). 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: JOSÉ MIGUEL

TO RICO. A LA PARTE CODEMANDADA: RAYMOND ANIBAL POLANCO, POR SÍ Y COMO REPRESENTANTE DE LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA CON LA SRA. DIGNORAH

ALMANZAR ROJAS T/C/C

DIGNORAH ALMANZAR DE POLANCO, A SUS ÚLTIMAS DIRECCIONES

CONOCIDAS: (A) URB.

LOMAS VERDES 2T 34 CALLE HIBISCO

BAYAMON, PR 00956; (B)

URB. SANTA JUANITA

GG-10 CALLE 31

BAYAMON, PR 009564627.

Por la presente se le(s) notifica que se ha radicado en la Secretaría de este Tribunal una Demanda en Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca en su contra, en la cual se alega entre otras cosas que la parte demandada adeuda a la parte demandante por concepto de hipoteca la suma de $116,114.70 por concepto de principal, desde el 1ro de octubre de 2022, más intereses al tipo pactado de 4.25% anual que continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Además la parte demandada adeuda a la parte demandante los cargos por demora equivalentes a 4.00% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha de vencimiento; los créditos accesorios y adelantos hechos en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca; y las costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado equivalentes a $13,532.70. Además la parte demandada se comprometió a pagar una suma equivalente a $13,532.70 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca y una suma equivalente a $13,532.70 para cubrir intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley y cualquiera otros adelantos que se hagan en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca número 222, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 24 de abril de 2015, ante el notario Carlos Manuel Rivera Corujo, de la finca número 12,100, inscrita al Folio 46 del Tomo 276 de Bayamón Sur, Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección Primera. Por razón de dicho incumplimiento, y al amparo del derecho que le confiere el Pagaré, el demandante ha declarado tales sumas vencidas, líquidas y exigibles en su totalidad. Este Tribunal ha ordenado que se le(s) cite a usted(es) por edicto que se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general. Por tratarse de una obligación hipotecaria y pudiendo usted tener interés en este

caso o quedar afectando por el remedio solicitado, se le emplaza por este edicto que se publicará una vez en un periódico de circulación diaria general de Puerto Rico. 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, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal y notifique copia de la Contestación de la Demanda a las oficinas de CARDONA & MALDONADO LAW OFFICES, P.S.C. ATENCIÓN al Ldo. Duncan Maldonado Ejarque, P.O. Box 366221, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-6221; Tel (787) 622-7000, Fax (787) 625-7001, Abogado de la Parte Demandante. Dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto, apercibiéndole que de no hacerlo así dentro del término indicado, el Tribunal podrá anotar su Rebeldía y dictar Sentencia, concediéndose el remedio solicitado sin más citarle(s) ni oírle(s). EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y con el Sello del Tribunal. DADA hoy 17 de abril de 2023, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Lcda. Laura I. Santa Sánchez, Secretaria Regional. Nereida Quiles Santana, Secretaria Auxiliar Del Tribunal I.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA

CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYA-

MÓN

CIELO VIVIENDA LLC

Parte Demandante V.

RAUL RAMOS SILVA, POR SI; INEABELL

PAGAN RIVERA, POR SI

Parte Demandada

Caso Núm.: DCD2014-1994.

Sala: 402. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. AVISO DE VENTA EN PÚBLICA SUBASTA.

A: RAUL RAMOS SILVA

POR SI; INEABELL

PAGAN RIVERA, POR SI: Y AL PUBLICO EN

GENERAL:

El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior, Centro Judicial de Bayamón, Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hago saber a la parte demandada, y al PUBLICO EN

GENERAL: y a todos 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 surjan 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. Que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el día 12 de marzo de 2020 - {250 Fecha mandamiento}, por la Secretaria del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor la propiedad que se describe a continuación: Dirección Física:

Lote 5-E 830 KM 2 4 GOVEO

BAYAMON, PR 00957: RÚS-

TICA: LOTE CINCO “E” (5-E): Predio de terreno radicado en el Barrio Cerro Gordo del término municipal de Bayamón, con una cabida superficial de novecientos ocho punto cuatro mil seiscientos sesenta y cinco (908.4665) metros cuadrados, equivalentes a cero punto dos tres uno uno (0.2311) cuerdas. En lindes por el NORTE, con Lote cuatro “D” (4-D) a segregarse, en una distancia de veintiocho punto quince (28.15) metros; por el SUR, con camino dedicado a uso público, en dos (2) alineaciones de veinticuatro punto cinco (24.5) metros y dos punto ochenta y dos (2.82) metros; por el ESTE, con camino a dedicarse a uso público, en dos (2) alineaciones de veintiocho punto setenta y dos (28.72) metros y dos punto ochenta y dos (2.82) metros; y por el OESTE, con solar siete (7) segregado mediante el caso dos mil uno guion quince guion mil doscientos sesenta y nueve “DP” (2001-15-1269-DP), en una distancia de treinta y dos punto treinta y nueve (32.39) metros. Consta inscrita al folio 12 del tomo 1859 de Bayamón Sur, finca numero 76,382; Registro de la Propiedad Sección Primera de Bayamón. El producto de la subasta se destinará a satisfacer al demandante hasta donde alcance, la SENTENCIA dictada a su favor, ascendente a la suma de $272,974.38, por concepto del préstamo hipotecario objeto del presente procedimiento, con intereses al 4.01743% anual, desde el 1 de octubre de 2013; cargos por demoras mensuales, las cantidades adeudadas de contribuciones e impuestos, primas de seguro contra riesgos y seguro de hipoteca, hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad de $27,465.70 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, disponiéndose que si quedare algún remanente luego de pagarse las sumas antes mencionadas el mismo deberá ser depositado en la Secretaría del Tribunal para ser entregado a la parte interesada previa solicitud y orden del Tribunal. La venta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen que

afecte la mencionada finca. 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 10 DE MAYO DE 2023 A LAS 10:45 DE LA MAÑANA, en la oficina del referido Alguacil, localizada en el Centro Judicial de Bayamón, Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Que el precio mínimo fijado para la PRIMERA SUBASTA es de $274,656.95. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una SEGUNDA SUBASTA, la misma se llevará a efecto el día el 17 DE MAYO DE 2023 A LAS 10:45 DE LA MAÑANA, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo para la SEGUNDA SUBASTA será de $183,104.63 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 el 24 DE MAYO DE 2023 A LAS 10:45 DE LA MAÑANA en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo para la TERCERA SUBASTA será de $137,328.48, 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 Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy día 17 de abril de 2023. José F. Marrero Robles, Alguacil Auxiliar Placa #131, Alguacil De La División De Subastas, Tribunal De Primera Instancia, Sala Superior De Bayamón.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE HUMACAO PALMAS DEL MAR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Parte Demandante Vs. RUBEN A. RODRIGUEZ VALDIVIA Y MARIA D. MORRIS ZAMORA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Parte Demandada (22-00155)

Civil Núm.: HU2022CV01667.

205. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS.

A: RUBEN A. RODRIGUEZ VALDIVIA Y MARÍA D. MORRIS ZAMORA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR

AMBOS.

POR LA PRESENTE, se le emplaza y requiere para que notifique a: GONZÁLEZ & MORALES LAW OFFICES, LLC PO BOX 10242

HUMACAO, PR 00792

TELÉFONO: (787) 852-4422

FACSÍMIL: (787) 285-4425

Email: jrg@gonzalezmorales.com abogados de la parte demandante, cuya dirección es la que deja indicada, con copia de su Contestación a la Demanda, copia de la cual le es servida en este caso, dentro de los TREINTA (30) días de haber sido diligenciado este Emplazamiento, excluyéndose el día del diligenciamiento. 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, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Debe saber que en caso de no hacerlo así podrá dictarse Sentencia en Rebeldía en contra suya, concediendo el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el Tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el Sello del Tribunal, hoy día 11 de abril de 2023. Ivelisse C. Fonseca Rodríguez, Secretaria Regional. Keyla Pérez Figueroa, Secretaria Auxiliar Del Tribunal.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE GUAYNABO JOSÉ O. VELÁZQUEZ ORTIZ, ETC… Demandante Vs. LAS RESPECTIVAS SUCESIONES, PRESUNTAS Y DESCONOCIDAS DE HÉCTOR R. CESTERO, ETC…

Demandados

Civil #: GB2022CV00869. Sobre: USUCAPIÓN. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EUA.

A: HÉCTOR R. CESTERO Y CARMEN SELLO Y/O SUS RESPECTIVAS SUCESIONES PRESUNTAS Y DESCONOCIDAS Y CUALQUIERA PERSONA IGNORADA QUE PUEDA TENER INTERÉS EN ESTE CASO.

Por la presente se les notifica a ustedes, que se ha presentado en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Guaynabo, la demanda de epígrafe, en la que, en síntesis, se alega que es usted parte indispensable en la demanda de Usucapión sobre el Estacionamiento #22, del Condominio Ponce de León Gardens en Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, sobre el que la demandante alega haber adquirido por compra y posterior usucapión. Es abogado de la parte demandante el Lic. Jaime Rodríguez Rivera, quien tiene bufete abierto en el #30 de la Calle Reparto Piñero, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969-5650, Teléfono 787-7209553 y se notifica a usted que de no comparecer a contestar esta demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes

después de haberse publicado el edicto, la parte demandante podrá solicitar la anotación de rebeldía y lograr que se dicte sentencia, concediéndosele el remedio solicitado sin más sin más citarle ni oírle. 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/ salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar 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. Extendido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, a 12 de abril de 2023. Luda. Laura I. Santa Sánchez, Secretaria

Regional Ii. Sara Rosa Villegas, Secretaria Del Tribunal Confidencial I.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA

TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE CAROLINA

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Demandante V. SUCESION DE ALFRED GERBS

GERBS T/C/C ALFED

GERBS SAMUELSTEIN

COMPUESTA POR

YILLIAM GERBS

SERRANO T/C/C

LILLIAM GERBS

SERRANO, HOWARD GERBS SERRANO, TERRY ANN GERBS

SERRANO, FULANO

Y MENGANO DE TAL, POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS, SUCESION DE ZAIDA

MARGARTIA PEREZ

VAQUEZ T/C/C ZAIDA

PEREZ VAZQUEZ

T/C/C ZAIDA GERBS

COMPUESTA POR

CAROL GIRAU PEREZ

MARIANN GIRAU PEREZ Y PERENCEJO DE TAL, POSIBLE HEREDERO DESCONOCIDO, DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA POR CONDUCTO DELA

DIVISION DE CUADALES

RELICTOS, CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Demandado(a)

Civil: CA2022CV01410. Sala: 404. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. A: YILLIAM GERBS

SERRANO T/C/C LILLIAM GERBS SERRANO, HOWARD GERBS

SERRANO, TERRY ANN GERBS SERRANO, COMO HEREDEROS DE ALFRED GERBS GERBS

T/C/C ALFRED GERBS

SAMUELSTEIN, MARIANN GIRAU PEREZ COMO HEREDERA DE ZAIDA MARGARITA PEREZ

VAZQUEZ T/C/C ZAIDA

PEREZ VAZQUEZ T/C/C

ZAIDA GERBS; FULANO Y MENGANO DE TAL, POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE ALFRED GERBS GERBS T/C/C ALFRED GERBS SAMULSTEIN, CON IDENTIDAD DESCONOCIDA, PERENCEJO DE TAL POSIBLE HEREDERO DESCONOCIDO DE ZAIDA MARGARITA

PEREZ VAZQUEZ T/C/C

ZAIDA PEREZ VAZQUEZ

T/C/C ZAIDA GERBS, CON IDENNTIDAD DESCONOCIDA. (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 10 de abril de 2023, 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 12 de abril de 2023. En Carolina, Puerto Rico, el 12 de abril de 2023. MARILYN APONTE RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA. RUTH M. COLÓN LUCIANO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

Damar Hamlin is cleared to return to football

By EMMANUEL MORGAN

Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety whose heart stopped during a prime time game in January, has been cleared to return to football activities, Bills general manager Brandon Beane announced Tuesday.

Beane said that three specialists on Friday unanimously cleared Hamlin to resume practicing and that he was in the team’s facility this week for the start of the Bills’ offseason training program.

“My heart is still in the game,” Hamlin said in a news conference on Tuesday. “I love the game. It’s something I want to prove to myself — not nobody else.”

Hamlin, 25, received lifesaving care after undergoing cardiac arrest on the field in the first quarter of the Bills’ game against the Bengals in Cincinnati on Jan. 2. He collapsed after attempting a routine tackle on receiver Tee Higgins, who lowered his head into Hamlin’s chest. After the tackle, Hamlin rose and took two steps before falling to the ground.

Medical professionals administered CPR to Hamlin and attended to him for 10 minutes as players from both teams became visibly upset, some shedding tears on the sideline and others circling together and kneeling in prayer. Hamlin was revived on the field and then

rushed to a Cincinnati hospital, where he spent nearly a week in an intensive care unit. He was later transported to a hospital in Buffalo to continue his recovery.

In the days after the collapse, Hamlin received an outpouring of support, with more than 200,000 people donating more than $9 million to a toy drive Hamlin had previously established on a GoFundMe page. A

representative for Hamlin has said the money will go to Hamlin’s charitable foundation.

Hamlin’s agent, Ira Turner, in a brief interview Tuesday said that Hamlin did not need to sign a special waiver or complete any additional contractual steps to return to play. The Bills placed Hamlin on the injured reserve list while he rehabbed. Turner said Hamlin has continued to work out and is in “great” shape.

“He’s ready, he’s excited,” Turner said. “I’m sure there are nerves there as with anything but he’s ready to go.”

Since being released from the hospital in January, Hamlin has made a number of high profile public appearances. He helped to honor Bills training and medical staff as well as the hospital employees who treated him during a pregame ceremony at the Super Bowl in February. Days before the championship game, Hamlin gave an emotional speech after accepting the Community Award during the NFL Honors ceremony.

“I have a long road ahead, a journey full of unknowns and a journey full of milestones, but it’s a lot easier to face your fears when you know your purpose,” he said.

In March, Hamlin met with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office and spoke before Congress in support of a bill that, if passed, would fund access to automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, in schools.

Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc asks fans to stop coming to his home

By DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR

AFerrari Formula 1 driver in Monaco is drawing firm boundaries with overzealous fans who have shown up uninvited at his private residence, about a year after he was robbed while taking a selfie.

The driver, Charles Leclerc, who was born and raised in Monaco, pleaded with fans recently not to show up at his home. He added that he would stop to talk to fans elsewhere, like in the streets or at the track.

“For the past few months my home address has somehow become public, leading to people gathering beneath my apartment, ringing my bell and asking for pictures and autographs,” Leclerc said in a now-expired story on his Instagram page.

“While I’m always happy to be there for you and truly appreciate your support, please respect my privacy and refrain from coming to my house,” he continued, adding that he would not respond to unsolicited visitors.

“Your support, both in person and on social media, means the world to me, but there is a boundary that should not be crossed,” he said.

Leclerc’s management team and the government authorities in Monaco who investigate such matters did not respond to requests for comment.

It’s not uncommon for celebrities to come face-to-face

with overly excited fans, sometimes called stans, a term derived from a 2000 Eminem song about a fan who becomes so obsessed, he kills.

On occasion, authorities have been known to get involved when interactions become dangerous or unlawful. Last September, an Ohio man was sentenced to more than three years in prison after a dozen years of harassing actress Eva LaRue and her daughter. In 2019, a man pleaded no contest to stalking Rihanna after he was accused of breaking into the pop star’s California home a year earlier, according to KABC, a local news station. He was sentenced to five years of probation.

Leclerc’s concerns about privacy come days after authorities in Italy arrested four people in connection with the theft of his watch last year. Last April, Leclerc was robbed by two people wearing helmets, who asked for a selfie in Viareggio, a seaside community in northern Italy, according to Reuters.

The perpetrators took his Richard Mille watch. While it’s unclear how much Leclerc’s particular watch was worth, watches from the same maker can range in price from the upper five figures to more than $2.5 million, according to Gear Patrol, a product-buying guide for technology, cars, watches and more.

Leclerc is currently ranked 10th in Formula 1, and he came in seventh place at the Rolex Australian Grand Prix qualifying race earlier this month.

Damar Hamlin, 25, received an outpouring of support as he recovered after going into cardiac arrest during a prime time game against the Cincinnati Bengals in January.

Charles Leclerc greeting fans ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia last month in Melbourne.

Boston Strong, 10 years on

By MATTHEW FUTTERMAN

Idon’t remember exactly where I was when I heard that two bombs had exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon 10 years ago, but I do remember exactly how I felt. I knew instantly that somehow, some way, I was going to run that race the next year.

Pretty much every serious runner I know had the same reaction.

It goes without saying, but it is important to say nevertheless, that the human toll of that day, the three lives lost, the amputations and hundreds of other injuries, will always be foremost in every runner’s mind. The pain of the victims and their families, on that day and enduring since, may evolve but will always be there.

At another level though, so many of us who run these races took that attack personally, just as we did when Ahmaud Arbery was killed, or when anyone is assaulted or murdered for doing nothing more than chasing fitness and endorphins. Running in the face of that may be a small thing that helps only us, but it’s a way to deal with the anger. It feels defiant, like a way to say you-know-what to anyone who tries to mess with the thing we love, the people who do it, and those who support us.

And so, yeah, I was on the starting line the year after the bombing, when the words “Boston Strong” in the blue and yellow of

the Boston Athletic Association, the race organizer, seemed like they were on a banner on every house along the course and on the T-shirt of every spectator on that sunny and glorious day.

“Boston Strong” was still there Monday, and it always will be.

The Red Sox wore blue and yellow uniforms over the weekend at Fenway Park. Before the start of the second wave of runners, the race announcer noted that the BAA did not distribute a bib with the number 2013 on it. No explanation needed. There was also a solemn ceremony Saturday marking the 10year anniversary of the bombing and honoring the victims.

But it might be the greatest victory of this city and the world running community that what happened 10 years ago had far from an overwhelming presence in Monday’s race. Make no mistake, there are still houses with banners, and spectators wearing those T-shirts are never hard to spot. That “Boston Strong” sign across the bridge in the final mile will always take my breath away and put a little extra something in my legs for that last stretch. Running Boston, a race that has now happened 127 times, will always feel different than running any other marathon. By race time though, so much of the chatter had shifted to running and racing. Around the starting village at Hopkinton High School, there was a constant refrain of the name “Kipchoge” — as in Eliud Kipchoge of

Kenya, the greatest male marathoner ever, who was running Boston for the first time and learned the hard way why Mile 20 is called Heartbreak Hill.

The story of the day was how he had fallen back just where so many others have fallen back before and finished sixth, in 2 hours, 9 minutes, 23 seconds.

“Today was a tough day for me,” he said later in a written statement. “I pushed myself as hard as I could, but sometimes, we must accept that today wasn’t the day to push the barrier to a greater height.”

Despite the intermittent rain and temperatures in the low 50s, the region did what it always does, coming out in force to help get the thousands of runners who have long targeted this race — the rare race that most people have to run seriously fast to qualify for entry — from the western suburbs to downtown Boston.

And there on that last, roughly 600-yard stretch down Boylston Street, a party went on all afternoon that plenty of people, runners especially, did not want to leave. Sure, some were hobbling and needed some assistance or even a push in a

wheelchair to a medical tent — been there, not this day though — but plenty of others just needed some nudging from all those volunteers to keep moving, because the runners kept coming to join the party that was unfolding just a short distance from where the bombs had exploded.

That is what should be happening at a finish line, even a finish line that has always been and will always be different from all others.

Runners on Hereford Street during the Boston Marathon in Boston, April 17, 2023.

Heather Gager waves a Mexican flag while cheering on runners at the “Scream Tunnel” of the Boston Marathon in Wellesley, Mass., April 17, 2023.

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 30

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Aries (Mar 21-April 20)

Feeling uncertain about your ability to accomplish a plan or goal? With upbeat Venus in Gemini, a friend may sense your discomfort and know what to say to give you a helpful nudge. Still, a Moon/Mars angle that connects to your domestic zone, could find you frustrated. If others won’t help you with a crucial task or family project, you might need to take control and do it yourself.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Are you worried you’ve lost an opportunity? If so, you may be concerned that it’s gone forever, and will never show up again. This isn’t necessarily so, as it could be a matter of timing. Use any chance you have to prepare for it by upgrading your skills. Find out as much about it as possible. When it does come around, you can step up to the plate with confidence.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Feeling intense about certain matters, yet unwilling to let on? Aside from withdrawing into yourself and quietly ranting, there is another option, and that is to talk it over, even if it’s uncomfortable at first. Sharing your story and feelings can ease tension, and help you to see things in a different light. Just doing this might help turn things around quickly, Gemini.

Cancer (June 22-July 23)

You may sense that something is about to occur that could affect your ambitions or career plans. If you’re feeling on edge, this might be down to the Sun/Pluto angle and a developing Solar Eclipse in a prominent zone. It can be you that decides you need a major change or it might happen anyway. It may be time to explore ideas and options that will make you truly happy.

Leo (July 24-Aug 23)

Find it’s easier to do things yourself than let others do them badly? From a growth perspective Leo, someone may benefit from using their initiative to sort out a certain situation. Leave them to it, and you might be pleasantly surprised to find that they not only get the job done, but do it well, if not better than you. Going to an event? A friend could have a pleasant surprise for you.

Virgo (Aug 24-Sep 23)

With Venus in a prominent sector, you’ll have the attractor factor which can draw people to you. You’ll sense intuitively that it’s a good time to share an important message or to showcase your special talents. If you do a good job or make that extra effort others will notice, and this could positively enhance your image and reputation amongst those who like what you do, Virgo.

Libra (Sep 24-Oct 23)

You could feel quite intense today, and yet be uncertain why, Libra. This can be down to the Sun forging an angle with Pluto and a Solar Eclipse ramping-up your feelings. The Eclipse occurs in a couple of days, but you’ll already sense that something needs to change. And if you know what this is, then taking the first steps to tackle it now might make life so much easier.

Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22)

Any desire to learn or study can set you up for future opportunities, whether you’re inclined to read books, take a course, or a trip to places that feed your mind. But perhaps you shouldn’t discount the potential in discovering more about yourself and what makes you tick. The stellar map suggests that acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses can be a revelation, Scorpio.

Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21)

You may find yourself involved in someone else’s problem, and it might be a family member. If so, then sorting it out for them won’t be in their best interests. Although it could seem easier to do it this way, you’ll relieve this person of the chance to grow through experience. Motivate them to do their best and then leave them to it, as this challenge can give them confidence.

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 20)

Ready to broaden your social horizons? If so, someone you meet could impact your life and give much food for thought. If you’re both passionate about an interest, then so much the better. It’s this that can draw you closer, leading to a friendship or something more intimate. Plus, a positive focus might find you getting along with co-workers and making progress with your job.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb 19)

The more you look at a plan the more complex it can appear, which may be down to an edgy tie between the radiant Sun and Pluto. And the deeper you dig, the more you’ll want to keep looking until satisfied that you’ve found out as much as you can. With a potent Eclipse in a couple of days, you might be ready to launch a new venture that’s risky, but potentially lucrative.

Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20)

The solution to a personal issue may be simpler than you think. You might be making it more difficult because you can’t see an easy way out. Taking some time to reflect on it could be a game changer, as the answer can be simpler than you think. You may still need to do the work, but knowing you’re on track Pisces, might bring peace of mind and make for an enjoyable day.

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