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Betting on Schools’ Readiness Amid Calls for a Delay, Governor Sees Today’s Return to Classrooms as a ‘Great Day for Puerto Rico’

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ov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia announced on Tuesday the distribution of $120 million for the promotion of Puerto Rico as a tourist destination.

The allocation comes from the $2.47 billion that the island has received through funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. “Tourism is one of the most important and fastest growing economic sectors in the world, with an annual growth of 2.5 percent during the last decade,” the governor said at a press conference. “For this reason, and due to our natural and cultural charms, we bet on tourism as one of the most important pillars for our economic development and job creation.”

The breakdown of the $120 million will be for five projects and as follows: First Project: Promotion of Puerto Rico as a tourist destination in the United States and abroad. Economic development by increasing the number of visitors and the duration of their stays -- $50 million (Tourism Co. and DMO). $17.5 million, Improve and strengthen the Puerto Rico brand domestically and globally; $2.5 million, Marketing and Communications Initiatives; $3 million, Promotion to boost the economic growth observed in 2019 and mitigate the negative impact of the pandemic; $2.25 million, Ensure optimal use of available resources. Help small businesses to insert them into digital strategies so that they can be made visible to the visitor; $11.75 million, Marketing directed to attract new visitors through the development of new geographic markets; $10.5 million, Implement sales and service initiatives to attract conventions, events, exhibitions and leisure travel.

Second Project: Revitalize tourist attractions, natural resources and spas -- $30 million (Tourism Co. and Department of Natural Resources of Puerto Rico). Spas: $1.2 million, La Monserrate in Luquillo; $800,000, Cerro Gordo in Vega Alta; $1.5 million, Caña Gorda in Guánica; $1.3 million, Sun Bay in Vieques; $5.2 million, Boquerón in Cabo Rojo; $3 million, Tres Hermanos in Añasco; $2.5 million, Manuel Nolo Morales in Dorado.

Parks: $3 million, for various theme parks such as Parque de las Cavernas de Camuy, among others; $1.5 million, Monte del Estado Ecological Park in Maricao; $1.2 million, Julio Enrique Monagas National Park in Bayamón; $6 million, for other parks and forests as needed.

Third Project: Promotion of domestic tourism -- $20 million (Puerto Rico Tourism Co.). $8 million, Marketing and promotion campaign to increase the demand for domestic tourism; $800,000, Annual study for four years of

the profile of domestic tourism; $4 million, Expansion of programs such as Paradores de Puerto Rico, Gastronomic Mesones, Agro-Tourism, Eco-Tourism, Nautical Tourism, Cultural Tourism and Sports Tourism; $4 million, Sponsorships of local events to expand the entertainment offering for 4 years; $2 million, Recovery and development of domestic and international air access, $1.2 million, Reserve for crisis mitigation and management.

Fourth Project: Promote Puerto Rico as a destination for entrepreneurship and conventions -- $10 million (Puerto Rico Tourism Co. and Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority). $1 million, in “Top Tier” events at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico; $2 million, Raising the image of the Puerto Rico Convention Center; $1 million, Expand the reach of convention centers; $6 million, Increase the production of multi-hotel events, among other initiatives.

Fifth Project: Market Puerto Rico as an investment destination -- $10 million (Invest Puerto Rico and Department of Economic Development and Commerce). $3.5 million, Promotion of Puerto Rico as a competitive investment jurisdiction; $1.5 million, Increase the portfolio of prospects of companies that are considering relocation to the island; $4 million, Raise the competitive assets of Puerto Rico.

Through the promotion of Puerto Rico as a tourist destination abroad, marketing and communications initiatives aligned with the culture of Puerto Rico will be carried out, while strategies will be implemented to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, the governor said.

Meanwhile, at the domestic tourism level, urban tourism will be announced and programs such as: Paradores de Puerto Rico, Gastronomic Mesones, agrotourism, ecotourism and nautical-cultural and sports tourism will be expanded, he said.

Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced on Tuesday the distribution of $120 million in American Recovery Plan Act funds for the promotion of Puerto Rico as a tourist destination.

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Think tank publication explores bankruptcy’s chilling effect on UPR

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ith the start of classes at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), the Center for a New Economy (CNE) devoted its August edition of the CNE Review to the impact of government bankruptcy on the island’s public university, and found that it has caused institutional paralysis and hindered research.

Among the issues addressed in the publication are: how the Financial Oversight and Management Board, an unelected body, has radically and unilaterally changed the terms of the Puerto Rican social contract; the relationship between higher education, investment and economic growth; and some of the research projects that have been put at risk by budget cuts. The administrative, financial and operational challenges facing UPR are also analyzed, as well as the role that public universities have in promoting research and development (R&D) in other countries around the world.

Three members of the think tank and a UPR professor, as a guest columnist, offer their views on some of the challenges the public university is currently facing. They are: Sergio M. Marxuach, policy director at CNE and editor of “CNE Review”; Raúl Santiago-Bartolomei, CNE research associate & assistant professor at UPR’s Graduate School of Planning at the Río Piedras Campus; Jennifer Wolff, director of

CNE’s Madrid Policy Bureau; and Prof. Jorge L. Giovannetti-Torres, guest writer.

Marxuach said UPR’s Fiscal Plan unilaterally changes a significant part of Puerto Rico’s social contract, redistributing the risk and responsibility of providing higher education outside the state and toward the individual and the private sector.

“The modern social contract in developed societies can be defined as the collective provision of at least some minimum level of public safety, housing, education, and health care, and protections for the young, the old, and the physically and mentally disabled. In the case of Puerto Rico, it has included access to higher education through the operation of a relatively large public university system,” Marxuach writes. “For more than a century, … UPR has provided affordable access to high-quality education to thousands of Puerto Ricans.”

For Santiago-Bartolomei, the proposed budget cuts at UPR would hinder all R&D activity in Puerto Rico. The professor also indicates that by 2019, 82% of total investment for R&D by higher education institutions in Puerto Rico was made by UPR, while the university itself financed a fifth of the total invested by the other institutions. In addition, UPR has several research centers and facilities that are unique in Puerto Rico.

On the other hand, total investment in

R&D in Puerto Rico reached 0.54% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017, a figure that pales in comparison to the United States (2.79% of GDP) and the leading countries, South Korea (4.3% of GDP) and Japan (3.2% of GDP).

Giovannetti-Torres said UPR as an institution has been seriously damaged, both by the magnitude of the budget cuts imposed by the oversight board and by the university administrators’ lack of imagination in handling the crisis. Together, he said, they have created an institutional paralysis.

He adds that the budget cuts have been enforced without rethinking or restructuring UPR as a system. One of the detrimental effects of the situation is that the faculty has seen its opportunities for research and publication reduced.

Both are essential elements in increasing prestige and attracting external funds and students to UPR, which in turn are critical to reversing the current situation.

Giovannetti-Torres says UPR should have a central role in shaping the future of the island and be the main referent for public policy and social discussions on issues ranging from global warming and crime to economic and sociocultural development. The need for institutional reforms at UPR is urgent, he asserts, but those should be aimed at creating a research university, capitalizing on the prestige and strengths of the institution, rethinking the campuses, seeking academic and

administrative synergies, and strengthening the spaces for the creation of knowledge, research and international projection, the guest columnist concludes in his analysis.

CNE’s publication dedicated to UPR also includes a look at key international trends regarding public universities. Wolff writes that “the increasing complexity of economic, environmental, and social problems has turned universities into crucial nodules of technological and social innovation.”

“This role is particularly important in the case of countries like Puerto Rico that do not have robust R&D infrastructures. Public universities around the world have a very important role as scientific and social catalysts. If we look at other parts of the world, we see how those countries that reduced investment in R&D during periods of economic crisis today face a notable erosion of their public capital stock.

By contrast, those countries that maintained public investment in university education today score well in terms of their innovation ecosystems,” she writes. “Instead of chopping up Puerto Rico’s public university system into pieces, the right thing to do would be to think how to reconstruct it for the future.”

Wolff concludes that “the magnitude of the budget cuts inflicted on the UPR at a time when Puerto Rico faces such complex challenges threatens the island’s possibilities for reconstruction and future economic recovery.”

UPR governing board meeting slated, with agenda unknown

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he University of Puerto Rico (UPR) governing board is convening a regular meeting on Aug. 26 but board members were not informed about the matters to be discussed, a situation that has raised the concern of two board members who had sought an investigation into the recently elected interim president, who they say may have engaged in plagiarism and conflict of interest.

Board member Herman Cestero told the STAR that he has not heard or received a response to a letter he sent via email and delivered personally on Monday to the board’s offices, calling for a probe into interim president Mayra Olavarría Cruz. Board member Jorge Valentín joined Cestero in his request. Separately, former UPR President José Saldaña has also asked for answers to questions regarding Olavarría Cruz’s background.

“Everything is darkness, secrets and surprises,” Cestero said. “They don’t answer anything. … How can the university do this?”

The board merely convened a regular meeting for Aug. 26 but did not include an agenda of matters to be discussed. “I wrote back asking for it,” Cestero said.

The board members and the former UPR president have said Olavarría Cruz’s resume not only shows that she does not have administrative experience required for the job, but also may have plagiarized research work.

She was elected interim president in a divided vote just two days after the board had agreed to appoint Valentín interim president for two weeks while the body searched for an interim president after two other attempts had failed.

Olavarría Cruz’s resume, a copy of which was obtained by the STAR, shows that she has been an associate professor at the UPR Medical Sciences Campus since 2015, and

not a full-fledged tenured professor as was required for the president’s position.

There are also concerns with Olavarría Cruz’s research experience. Of the four research projects she listed, three are doctoral dissertations done by students and not by her.

A 58-page list of dissertations done by students between 1988 and 1995 in the Psychology Department of the Social Sciences Faculty lists Olavarría Cruz’s name as part of a committee of professors that evaluated three of the four research dissertations she listed in her resume, but she is not the actual researcher, they said.

Cestero said Olavarría Cruz is also part of a suit university professors filed against UPR’s governing board over the university’s pension system. Olavarría Cruz’s name appeared as a defendant who was a member of the governing board but who has consistently defended the pension system from board attempts to overhaul it.

However, in a court document dated Aug. 13, in which the court denied a request for reconsideration and dismissed the case, her name appeared as a defendant because she is the interim president.

“She has to say which sides she will take,” Cestero said.

UPR governing board member Herman Cestero

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Governor optimistic, but teachers urge delaying start of school year

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n the day before the first day of a new school year in Puerto Rico, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia fired back on Tuesday at complaints from different sectors about poor conditions -- since the January 2020 earthquakes and exacerbated by ongoing coronavirus pandemic -- at the island’s public school campuses.

The start of classes was delayed by two days until today because of the passage of Tropical Storm Grace over the weekend.

The governor said he “bet that the majority” of the schools are in condition to receive students.

“It’s that ‘everyone’ is a lot of people and that negativism is out of place,” the governor said in response to questions from the press.

“Wherever it comes from. The premise is totally wrong.”

“It’s the opposite. Tomorrow is going to be a great day for Puerto Rico,” he added. “We will once again have face-to-face education in most of the schools in Puerto Rico. What we have experienced in the midst of this pandemic is a social tragedy. Serious damage has been done to Puerto Rican children and youth by not having face-to-face education for so long.”

Earlier on Tuesday, leaders of the Puerto Rico Teachers Association (AMPR by its Spanish initials) pointed out that conditions at schools are critical and urged Acting Education (DE) Secretary Eliezer Ramos Parés to establish a hybrid class plan in the face of the rise of COVID-19 cases on the island.

“Even though they had the initial period of the pandemic, the summer, and a few extra days of grace due to the passage of [Tropical] Storm Grace, [the Department of] Education once again misses the basics. We have visited several schools in the southern, eastern, and northern regions, and our coordinators have been around the island and it is outrageous and shameful to enter some of the schools in this country,” AMPR President Víctor Bonilla Sánchez said in a written statement. “This administration has received a lot of funds for the conditioning of the schools and we’re not seeing the work; that is why the people no longer have trust.”

AMPR Local Union General Secretary Grichelle Toledo Correa added that the deterioration of the schools not only falls on the DE, but also on other agencies such as the Public Schools Management Office and the Public Buildings Administration, which in her opinion “have not done their part either.”

“The start of this school year is marked

by the pandemic, just like the previous one.

Unfortunately, we are facing the same scenario that we face year after year, due to the lack of maintenance in some schools,” Toledo Correa said. “There are schools that have serious situations such as leaks, electrical problems, broken bathrooms, structures with termites and even infestations of rats and pigeons, which put the health and safety of the entire school community at risk. We make a call to direct efforts so that both our teachers and students can have a safe beginning of classes, with an emphasis on avoiding possible cases of infection with COVID-19, given the lack of basic maintenance that must be given and that has not been carried out in a large number of schools.”

Meanwhile, Ponce Mayor Luis Irizarry Pabón on Monday urged Ramos Parés to delay the start of in-person classes for two months, given the rise in COVID-19 cases on the island.

Irizarry Pabón, who is also an internist, said he believes that children under 12 who cannot receive the vaccine “are exposed to an unsafe environment and represent a great risk to health and life.”

“Since an attempt was made to resume face-to-face classes last semester, pediatric cases began to appear more frequently. There were even minors with infections,” the mayor said. “On Monday there were 436 new cases,

Gov. Pedro Pierluisi (Photo Courtesy of La Fortaleza) 39 of them pediatric. Even 25 hospital directors have made a call to resume the curfew in an attempt to control the situation. The number of victims of COVID-19 is already almost around the number of losses after Hurricane Maria.

This is an emergency that we must seriously address as a country.”

He said highly contagious variants such as delta have increased pediatric coronavirus cases, for which he believes it is a risk to send children “to a school environment where they will interact with other children and adults outside their family circle.”

“It is putting their health and lives at risk,” Irizarry Pabón said.

Gender perspective implementation in public schools slated for next January

By PEDRO CORREA HENRY Twitter: @pete_r_correa Special to The Star

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mid heavy and misinformed campaigns against implementing a gender perspective in Puerto Rico’s public education system, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi told the STAR on Tuesday that the new approach won’t be going into effect until the next academic semester in January.

During a press conference held at the Gov. Pedro Rosselló Convention Center in Miramar, Pierluisi told the newspaper that the Prevention, Support, Rescue, and Education (PARE by its Spanish acronym) Committee is expected to commence training of personnel from the Department of Education during the semester that begins today.

He added that the committee plans changes in the agency’s teaching curriculum, and will later share them with the general school community.

When he referred to the school community, the governor emphasized “teachers and parents

from all educational regions in Puerto Rico.”

When the STAR asked when will the administration be releasing the academic sources to be assigned for the new curriculum in the face of ultraconservative organizations protesting against it and the island facing an increase in gender and sexual violence, Pierluisi said “there has been too much misinformation.”

He said he has released a column in a local news outlet defending the application of the gender perspective.

“This curriculum does not seek to promote any ideologies, nor does it aim to speak about sexuality,” Pierluisi said. “What this curriculum is about, according to the definition of the concept that we intend to implement, is to promote respect and equality among people.”

“That is what I always wanted to promote, not only in schools but also across Puerto Rico,” he added. “That is what I want, for that culture to reign in Puerto Rico, and we can teach that in schools with all due respect.”

The governor went on to say that he wants the process for implementing the educational vision supported by the United Nations to be

transparent in order for both teachers and parents to be more clear on what the perspective seeks to accomplish, and to keep calm.

“Through the published column, I recognized that the Executive Reform, which applies to the Department of Education, gives parents the last word on what the system would teach their offspring,” he said. “This is why transparency is important, that those curriculums get released; we don’t seek to enforce any ideologies or speak about sexuality, that’s not the purpose.”

“Everyone is free to speak, no matter where they come from or what they think,” he added.

“There must be openness for all.”

When The STAR asked how to deal with misinformation in the middle of a gender violence emergency and efforts to stem such violence, he emphasized that tackling it “is a full-time, 24/7 job.”

“We don’t want violence in Puerto Rico, we don’t want discrimination either,” he said.

“Puerto Rico should be inclusive; there is space for everyone. This is not about treating boys and girls differently, this is more about

treating both equally.”

The governor made his statements after Pro-Life and Family Coalition President Mario Rosario spoke the previous day on a local political analysis program against implementing the gender perspective in the education system.

When asked on how to deal with murders and violence against LGBQT+ residents, he said that such events would happen because there have been men who were “deceived” because they believed they were “in front of a woman.”

On Saturday, ultraconservatives, alongside local religious organizations, marched to La Fortaleza to protest the so-called “gender dictatorship,” a term coined by a former ultraconservative judge in Spain, Francisco de Asis Serrano Castro, who is now an active member of the VOX Party, a far-right movement founded in 2014 by Santiago Abascal, a former member of Spain’s conservative Popular Party.

The VOX Party, which became the third force in the Spanish parliament in 2019 by winning 52 out of 350 seats, has been criticized for its anti-immigrant, populist, anti-Islam, anti-abortion, and homophobic postures.

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‘Follow your heart, everything good will come your way’ Jasmine Camacho-Quinn hopes she ‘put a smile on people’s faces’ with Olympic victory

By PEDRO CORREA HENRY Twitter: @pete_r_correa Special to The Star

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o the rhythm of the bomba and with cheers galore, hurdler and Olympic champion Jasmine CamachoQuinn arrived in Puerto Rico on Tuesday to celebrate her victory in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in a caravan with her family and supporters.

A rally in Trujillo Alto, the hometown of her mother María Milagros Camacho, was the culmination of a caravan through the San Juan metro area to honor Camacho-Quinn for becoming Puerto Rico’s first track and field gold medalist and for breaking two world records at the recently completed Summer Games in Tokyo.

During a press conference held in the JetBlue terminal at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Carolina, where Camacho-Quinn arrived on the “Bluericua” airbus, she said her victory in the 100-meter hurdles was a redemption after a loss at the 2016 Río Olympics, which prevented her from competing in other events.

“Back in 2016, I got some love, definitely not as much as the amount that I am getting now; but now, once I crossed that line, I was just like, ‘this [victory] was not for me, it was for my family, my supporters, like Puerto Rico,’” she said.

“I just knew that this would bring a lot of joy to people,

To the rhythm of the bomba and the cheers of an adoring public, hurdler Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, Puerto Rico’s first gold medalist in track & field, arrived on the island Tuesday to celebrate her victory at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

(Photo by Pedro Correa Henry) especially with things that have happened over the years, such as the hurricanes, hopefully, this can put a smile on their faces, this actually gives people hope.”

“It’s been something major, bringing the second gold medal [to Puerto Rico], and being the second woman to do it, it means a lot,” Camacho-Quinn added. “The love is really so much, and I really do thank everybody for it.”

When asked what her victory would mean for black women around the world, she said her win meant a lot because “representation matters.”

“Winning this medal actually meant, it kind of educated some people,” she said. “Everybody thinks that being Puerto Rican, you’re supposed to look a certain kind of way; this shined a light on black Puerto Ricans, and I’m very grateful for it.”

Meanwhile, when asked what kind of legacy she would like to be remembered for, Camacho-Quinn said she would love to be remembered for bringing islanders joy, happiness and hope.

“You can work hard for something, like, whatever it is you want to achieve, and everything that you wish for,” she said. “This [achievement] isn’t just for me, this is honestly for everybody; that’s just how I feel.”

And for the girls who look like her and want to be like her, a gold medalist, Camacho-Quinn said to “not let little mistakes stop you.”

“If you put your mind to it, you can achieve it, no matter what everyone else has to say,” she said. “Follow your heart, everything good will come your way.”

“I do call on you to stop beating yourself up and being negative,” the hurdler added. “You’re not really going to get anywhere, you’re not going to look forward to what you do every day.”

Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia said Camacho-Quinn’s “incredible accomplishment” was “one that all of us will cherish together” and a reminder of what investing more in the development of professional athletes would represent.

“Jasmine is an example of what it means to be a Puerto Rican,” the governor said. “The fact that you chose to wear our flag is something we will never forget.”

PR Senate creates collection center for Haiti aid

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The powerful quake leveled buildings, killed nearly 2,000 people and has overwhelmed hospitals in at least two Haitian cities.

ith the slogan “Senate in Solidarity with Haiti,” the president of the upper chamber, José Luis Dalmau Santiago, announced the creation of a collection center to help the thousands of Haitian citizens imperiled by the earthquake that occurred last weekend on the neighboring Caribbean island of Hispaniola.

“Puerto Rico has always extended its hand to help our brothers in times of greatest need. Haiti was devastated by an earthquake that has killed more than 1,400 people and injured 6,900,” Dalmau Santiago said. “From the Senate, we will do everything possible to help our Haitian brothers, and as part of that effort we have established a collection center to collect supplies and essential items.”

The mission of “Senate in Solidarity with Haiti” will be to provide aid that is especially urgent at this time in that impoverished nation, where at least 37,000 homes were destroyed. The essential items, which will be collected until next Monday, include medical supplies, personal items, non-perishable food and pet food, among others.

“I thank the employees of the Legislative Assembly for their solidarity and for showing their human qualities by being part of this important effort,” the Senate leader added.

The humanitarian aid that will be sent to Haiti represents the first of several Senate initiatives that will be developed to assist the residents of that country. Donations will be collected through the Senate Office of Protocol and Activities, and will subsequently be sent to Haiti.

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US to advise boosters for most Americans 8 months after vaccination

By SHARON LaFRANIERE

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he Biden administration has decided that most Americans should get a coronavirus booster vaccination eight months after they received their second shot, and could begin offering third shots as early as mid-September, according to administration officials familiar with the discussions.

Officials are planning to announce the decision as early as this week. Their goal is to let Americans who received the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines know now that they will need additional protection against the delta variant that is causing caseloads to surge across much of the nation. The new policy will depend on the Food and Drug Administration’s authorization of additional shots.

Officials said they expect that recipients of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which was authorized as a one-dose regimen, will also require an additional dose. But they are waiting for the results of that firm’s two-dose clinical trial, expected later this month.

The first boosters are likely to go to nursing home residents, health care workers and emergency workers. They would probably be followed by other older people who were near the front of the line when vaccinations began late last year, then by the general population. Officials envision giving people the same vaccine they originally received.

The decision comes as the Biden administration is struggling to regain control of a pandemic that it had claimed to have tamed little more than a month ago. President Joe Biden had declared the nation reopened for normal life for the July 4 holiday, but the wildfire spread of the delta variant has thwarted that. COVID patients are again overwhelming hospitals in some states, and federal officials are worried about an increase in the number of children hospitalized just as the school year is set to begin.

For weeks, Biden administration officials have been analyzing the rise in COVID-19 cases, trying to figure out if the delta variant is better able to evade the vaccines or if the vaccines have waned in strength over time. According to some administration experts, both could be true, a distressing combination that is re-energizing a pandemic that the nation fervently hoped had been curbed.

Dr. Francis S. Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, told “Fox News Sunday” that “there is a concern that the vaccine may start to wane.” That, combined with the delta variant’s ferocity, could dictate boosters, he said.

Federal health officials have been particularly concerned about data from Israel suggesting that the PfizerBioNTech vaccine’s protection against severe disease has fallen significantly for elderly people who got their second shot in January or February.

Israel can in some ways be viewed as a template for the United States because it vaccinated more of its population faster and has almost exclusively used the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that made up much of the U.S. stock. Unlike the

Biden administration officials are planning to recommend third doses for recipients of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines.

United States, though, Israel has a nationalized health care system that allows it to systematically track patients.

The latest Israeli data, posted on the government’s website Monday, shows what some experts described as continued erosion of the efficacy of the Pfizer vaccine against mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 infections in general and against severe disease among the elderly who were vaccinated early in the year.

One slide suggests that for those 65 years or older who got their second shots in January, the vaccine is now only about 55% effective against severe disease. But researchers noted that the data has a wide margin of error, and some said other Israeli government data suggested the decline in efficacy was less severe.

“It shows a pretty steep decline in effectiveness against infection, but it’s still a bit murky about protection against severe disease,” said Dr. Peter J. Hotez, a vaccine expert at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, who reviewed the data at the request of The New York Times.

Dr. Jesse L. Goodman, a former chief scientist with the Food and Drug Administration, who also reviewed the data, said it suggests “worrisome trends” that could signal waning of vaccine effectiveness. But he said he would like to see further detail from Israel and, more important, data indicating whether the United States is headed in the same direction.

Federal officials said the booster program will most likely follow much the same scenario as the initial vaccination program. The first shots for the general public in the United States were administered on Dec. 14, days after the FDA authorized the Pfizer shot for emergency use. People started receiving the Moderna vaccine a week later.

While front-line health care workers and nursing home residents were among the first to get inoculated nationwide, states followed their own plans for who else was eligible for shots in the early weeks and months of the vaccination campaign.

But almost everyone 65 and older qualified for vaccination by late February, as did many police officers, teachers, grocery store employees and other people at risk of being exposed to the virus on the job.

The regulatory path for additional shots is not entirely clear. Pfizer-BioNTech filed data to the FDA on Monday that it said showed the safety and effectiveness of a booster shot. But the data was preliminary, from Phase 1 of a clinical trial. Moderna is on a similar track, exploring the safety and efficacy of both a half-dose and a full dose as a third shot.

The World Health Organization has called for a moratorium on booster shots until the end of September, saying available doses should be used to help countries that are far behind in vaccinations. But Israel is already offering third shots to those at least 50 years old. Germany and France have said they plan to offer additional shots to vulnerable segments of their populations next month. Britain has a plan to do so, but is holding off for now.

Late last week, the FDA authorized third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for certain people with weakened immune systems, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended them. The authorities decided those individuals, who make up fewer than 3% of Americans, merited extra shots because many fail to respond to the standard dosage. The agency has not yet authorized any of the vaccines for children younger than 12.

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Three storm systems bring heavy rain to US and Haiti, as a third

Tropical Storm Fred came ashore in the Florida Panhandle, bringing with it high winds and the potential for a dangerous storm surge, the National Hurricane Center said.

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eteorologists and residents of the Southeast were closely tracking the paths of three storms Tuesday, one day after Fred — now a tropical depression — caused flooding in Florida, Tropical Storm Grace lashed Haiti with rain and Tropical Storm Henri formed in the Atlantic Ocean.

Fred came ashore in the Florida Panhandle on Monday afternoon as a tropical storm and brought flooding along parts of the coastline. Video circulating on social media showed heavy flooding near Southport, Florida, about 10 miles north of Panama City. Some cars appeared to be stuck on roads, and a nearby gas station was flooded.

By Tuesday, Fred had moved farther inland, bringing gusty winds and heavy rain to Alabama and

Georgia, where the storm was approaching Atlanta.

Northern Georgia and the southern Appalachian Mountains could get 4-8 inches of rain — totals that could rise to 10 inches in some areas, according to the National Weather Service.

Several tornado warnings were issued for parts of the Southeast, where the severe weather knocked out power in some areas and caused flight delays.

Grace, which was upgraded to a tropical storm early Tuesday from a tropical depression, was expected to dump 5-10 inches of rain in Haiti, with isolated totals of up to 15 inches, the National Hurricane Center said. The deluge could complicate search-and-rescue efforts after a powerful earthquake of 7.2 magnitude Saturday collapsed thousands of homes and made some roads and bridges impassable.

“That heavy rainfall can really lead to lifethreatening flooding and mudslides and potentially urban flooding,” said Michael Brennan, the branch chief of the center’s hurricane specialist unit.

Grace was expected to move over Jamaica and the Cayman Islands later Tuesday and then possibly reach hurricane strength as it nears Mexico’sYucatán Peninsula on Wednesday.

Far removed from the East Coast, Henri posed little immediate threat to the United States but was the cause of a tropical storm watch in Bermuda. The hurricane center warned that it could still produce hazardous rip currents.

While it is not uncommon for there to be several active weather systems at once during hurricane season, forecasters said, it is somewhat unusual to have three simultaneously producing tropical storm watches or warnings for land areas.

“It’s a busy period here,” Brennan said.

The links between hurricanes and climate change are becoming more apparent. A warming planet can expect to experience stronger hurricanes over time and a higher incidence of the most powerful storms — although the overall number of storms could drop because factors like stronger wind shear could keep weaker storms from forming.

Hurricanes are also becoming wetter because of more water vapor in the warmer atmosphere; scientists have suggested that storms like Hurricane Harvey in 2017 produced far more rain than they would have without the human effects on climate.

Also, rising sea levels are contributing to higher storm surges — the most destructive elements of tropical cyclones.

A major U.N. climate report released last week warned that nations had delayed curbing their fossilfuel emissions for so long that they could no longer stop global warming from intensifying over the next 30 years, leading to more frequent life-threatening heat waves and severe droughts. Tropical cyclones have most likely become more intense over the past 40 years, the report said, a shift that cannot be explained by natural variability alone.

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US veterans view Afghan collapse with anguish, rage and relief

By DAVE PHILIPPS

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n Javier Mackey’s second deployment to Afghanistan, one of his friends was shot in an ambush and bled to death in his arms. He saw high-ranking Afghan officers selling off equipment for personal gain and Afghan troops running away during firefights. And he started wondering what the United States could really achieve by sending thousands of troops to a distant land that seemed to have never known peace. That was in 2008.

Mackey, an Army Special Forces soldier, deployed there five more times, was shot twice, and, he said, grew more cynical on each trip, until he decided the only sensible thing for the U.S. to do was cut its losses and leave.

Even so, seeing the swift and chaotic collapse of the Afghan government in recent days hit him with the intensity of a bomb blast.

“It’s pain — pain I thought I had gotten used to,” said Mackey, who retired as a sergeant first class in 2018 and now lives in Florida. “I sacrificed a lot, I saw death every year. And the guys I served with, we knew it would probably come to an end like this. But to see it end in chaos, it makes us angry. After everything we gave, I just wish there had been a way to leave with honor.”

In the 20 years that the U.S. military was in Afghanistan, more than 775,000 U.S. troops deployed there, to citylike air bases and sandbag outposts on lonely mountaintops. As the Taliban swept into Kabul on Sunday, wiping away any gains made, veterans said in interviews that they watched with a roiling mix of sadness, rage and relief. Some were thankful that America’s involvement in the country seemed to have ended, but were also dismayed that hard-won progress was squandered. Others were fearful for Afghan friends left behind.

In interviews, text messages and on Facebook, men and women who collectively spent decades in Afghanistan said they were angry that despite a drawdown that has spanned years, the United States could not manage to exit the country with more dignity.

The anguish can be especially raw because veterans often worked side by side with Afghans during the years of attempts at nation-building, and now in that nation’s

Jake Wood, a former Marine sniper in Afghanistan, at his office in El Segundo, Calif. on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. collapse they see the individual faces of friends who have been enveloped by the anarchy.

“My heart breaks for the Afghan people,” said Ginger Wallace, a retired Air Force colonel who in 2012 oversaw a program that retrained low-level Taliban fighters to clear land mines and work in other jobs that offered an alternative to combat.

At the time, she thought that efforts to stabilize Afghanistan were succeeding, and that U.S. troops would one day leave the country a better place. But her optimism slowly wore down as the Taliban gained ground.

“It’s heartbreaking, absolutely. I hate to see it end like this, but you don’t know what else we could have done,” she said from her home in Louisville, Kentucky. “Do we have an expectation that U.S. service members should stay and fight the Taliban when the Afghan army won’t?”

Wallace met her wife, Janet Holliday, while deployed in Afghanistan. The two normally watch the news each morning, but Monday, as scenes of mayhem unfolded at the airport in Kabul, Holliday, a retired Army colonel, switched to the Food Channel.

“It was too hard to watch,” Holliday said, excusing herself as she became upset. “I just can’t help thinking about what a waste it is. I can’t allow myself to think about how after all that blood and treasure,

it ends like this.”

More than with other wars in the nation’s history, Americans have been mostly insulated from the fighting in Afghanistan.

There was no draft or mass mobilization.

Less than 1% of the nation served and a disproportionate number of troops came from rural counties in the South and West, far from the seats of power.

But veterans have said in interviews over the years that they were cleareyed about the challenges posed by the war, perhaps more so than the rest of the nation. They saw firsthand the deeply ingrained traditional cultures, tribal allegiances and endemic corruption that continually hobbled U.S. efforts.

Mackey agreed with President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw, but thought the way it was done was slapdash and unprofessional.

“We train to have contingencies. The way it was handled was just irresponsible,” Mackey said. “We didn’t want to have another Vietnam, we wanted to do better.”

Jake Wood was a 25-year-old Marine sniper deployed to a forgotten corner of Afghanistan in 2008 when he started to see how much daylight there was between the optimistic pronouncements of top U.S. leaders and the reality of serving with Afghans on the ground.

Villagers in the district center of Sangin, where he manned an outpost, seemed

to have little allegiance to the Afghan government in Kabul or the U.S. vision of democracy.

“We had no idea what our mission was, even back then,” said Wood, who now runs the nationwide veteran volunteering network Team Rubicon. “Were we trying to defeat the Taliban? Were we nationbuilding? I don’t think we knew.”

The Afghans he served with seemed to accept the uncertainty with a weary fatalism foreign to young Marines. At one point over small cups of tea, he said, he spoke with a young Afghan he served with who said Afghanistan only knows war, and when the U.S. war ended, another would come.

“He told me that maybe the Americans would come back,” Wood said. Then he recalled the Afghan saying, “But if you do, I can’t tell you if we’ll be friends or enemies.”

Wood said the veterans he has been in touch with feel a mix of sadness and fury watching the fall of Kabul: sadness that the folly that seemed so obvious in the ranks took years and thousands of lives for top leaders to accept; fury that the result of that ignorance and hubris was playing out on cable television in a way that would tarnish the reputation of the nation and the hundreds of thousands of troops who fought.

“We already knew we were losing the war,” he said. “But now we are losing it live on TV in front of the rest of the world. That’s what’s so hard.”

Ginger Wallace, right, a retired Air Force colonel, with her wife, Janet Holliday, a retired Army colonel, in Louisville, Ky., on Monday, August 16, 2021.

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Your daily coffee habit is about to get more expensive

By CORAL MURPHY MARCOS

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offee roasters have a problem. The cost of the beans that they import has soared this year, leaving roasters anguishing over whether their customers, from grocery stores to cafes to people looking for their daily latte, will tolerate higher prices.

Extreme weather has damaged crops in Brazil, the world’s largest coffee exporter.

On top of pandemic-related shipping bottlenecks and political protests that stalled exports from Colombia, that has pushed the cost of beans up nearly 43% in 2021.

It is not yet a problem for Starbucks or Nestlé, coffee giants that buy their supplies far in advance and will not have to deal with the price gains for a year or more. But some smaller roasters have already had to raise prices, and others expect to — all the while worried about alienating consumers.

“These increases are making me nervous because one of the main tenets that we operate on is being able to make specialty coffee and make the pricing affordable,” said Quincy Henry, a co-owner of Campfire Coffee in Tacoma, Washington, which opened in March 2020 as the pandemic began. “It’s got me thinking about how we’re going to survive.”

Henry might have to raise prices or cut costs somewhere else, such as using cheaper supplies to roast coffee. If he does decide to charge more than the current $4.39 for his 12-ounce lattes, he said, he needs a price that “won’t scare people off” as the economy recovers.

“We’re still in a stage in the pandemic where people are price-sensitive,” he said.

Henry remembers when Brazilian arabica beans were some of the least expensive he could buy, locking them in for $1.90 per pound. His latest order, in late July from the same importer, cost him $2.49 per pound.

Behind that increase is a run-up in the price of beans that will be delivered to roasters months from now. Traders call these “coffee futures,” and they serve as a baseline for buyers around the world. A pound of arabica beans in the futures market, usually $1.20-$1.40, rose above $2 at the end of July, the highest since 2014. On Friday, the price of coffee futures was $1.83 a pound.

Prices climbed above $1.40 in late April as

Coffee beans at Campfire Coffee in Tacoma, Wash. on Aug. 6, 2021. Campfire Coffee, which roasts its beans over an open fire, paid $2.49 per pound for its green coffee in late July, nearly a third more than earlier in the year. weeks of political protests rocked Colombia, the world’s third-largest coffee exporter. The country exported 345,000 60-kilogram bags of coffee in May, only one-third its usual monthly shipment, according to data from the nonprofit National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.

Colombia’s exports have since rebounded, but those from other large producers, like Vietnam, have been slowed by shipping bottlenecks as the global economy struggles to reopen after a year of lockdowns. A shortage of shipping containers has restricted exports, analysts say, and led to a sharp rise in the cost of shipping, too.

The big question is what will happen to the supply from Brazil. The country, which annually exports 34 million bags of coffee beans on average, has been hit with a series of climate shocks — a drought and plunging temperatures.

Temperatures last month fell below 27 degrees Fahrenheit, about half of what is normal and the kind of cold that can damage or even kill coffee trees.

“A severe cold frost normally burns leaves and branches of the coffee tree, which reduces the quality and quantity of coffee bean production,” said Kevon Rhiney, assistant professor in Rutgers University’s de-

partment of geography, where he specializes in the coffee industry.

July is also the start of wildfire season in Brazil. After this year’s drought — the worst in nearly a century in some parts of the country — it could be devastating.

If the damage is bad enough, growers may have to “stump” their trees, or cut them down to the base, which means it will be three years before the next harvest, Rhiney said. If they only need to prune branches, the harvest could be delayed a year.

Often the decision comes down to whether the grower can afford to pay someone to prune or stump the trees. Doing nothing means risking continually poor harvests that could ripple through the global market.

Salomón Shamosh, chief executive of Boicot Café in Mexico City, buys his coffee exclusively from Mexico but said prices there were rising because of the problems in Brazil.

“There’s so much demand for coffee in the United States and Europe, Mexican distributors are raising their prices,” Shamosh said. “We have to pay for it,” he added, because if they do not, “then the product doesn’t stay in Mexico.”

The cost of coffee beans from the Mexican states of Veracruz, Oaxaca and Chiapas

has risen 10%-15% in the last three months.

Shamosh said Boicot Café might have to raise the price of its cold brews, which start at 49 pesos, or about $2.50, by January.

Not until the end of this year’s harvesting season, next month, will producers in Brazil decide what to do, and what happens next could determine whether even the largest producers are able to hold off price increases.

“By September we’ll know how the damage could impact next year’s crop,” said Kona Haque, head of research at ED&F Man, an agricultural commodities merchant.

Should prices remain high long enough, even Starbucks and Nestlé will have to consider raising prices, though they are likely to resist doing so.

“Roasters will think twice if they pass that cost on to consumers and not affect consumption,” Haque said. “If they think people are worried about inflation, mortgages or what will happen to future jobs, then they won’t.”

Starbucks buys coffee 12-18 months in advance and bought continually during the pandemic, its president, Kevin Johnson, said on an earnings call last month. Thanks to those advance purchases and the company’s ability to store large amounts of coffee to hedge against rising prices, “we have pricelocked our coverage for the next 14 months,” he said.

Smaller roasters cannot hold off that long.

Donald Schoenholt, president of Gillies Coffee, a New York City merchant that has been around since before the Civil War, has already raised the prices he charges clients — mostly small distributors who resell the beans to cafes, hotels and grocers. Several products, which sell for $5-$9 per pound, are already 55-65 cents more expensive per pound.

Schoenholt, 76, said he was taking it in stride. Having worked in the industry since 1963, he has seen price gains like this before, but he noted that the fast increase this year is distressing some of his customers and competitors.

“Right now there is a lot of anxiety,” he said. “The change of costs becomes unnerving, and you start making business decisions that you wish you didn’t make.”

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Tech stocks, Home Depot pull S&P 500, Dow from record highs W all Street’s main indexes slid on Tuesday, weighed down by declines in mega-cap technology-related stocks and weak earnings reports from Home Depot, while a mixed batch of data suggested an uneven US economic recovery.

The results also sent shares of smaller rival Lowe’s Company Inc. down 5.3%, while the broader S&P 500 retail index slipped 2.7%.

Heavyweight growth names Apple Inc, Google’s owners Alphabet Inc, Facebook Inc, Microsoft Corp, Tesla Inc and Amazon.com fell between 0.8% and 4.2%, pulling the S&P 500 and the Dow from record highs.

US retail sales fell 1.1% in July amid weakness in motor vehicle purchases, data showed, while a separate report from the Federal Reserve showed industrial output rose more than the previous month.

“The market is starting to give value in a growth slowdown, whether it’s in the fourth quarter now or in 2022,” said Jay Hatfield, chief executive of Infrastructure Capital Management in New York.

“There’s a tremendous amount of Fed liquidity that’s causing rotation versus outright sell… you’re looking at cyclical stocks, risky tech underperform and a flight to quality that includes defensive areas.”

Nine of the 11 major S&P sectors fell, with consumer discretionary stocks down 2.7%, followed by industry and materials down 1.4%.

The healthcare sector and consumer staples hit record highs.

At 12:10 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 336.49 points, or 0.94%, at 35,288.91, the S&P 500 was down 41.56 points, or 0.93%, at 4,438.15, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 186.26 points, or 1.26 points. %, at 14,607.50.

Global equities started the week on the back foot as tighter scrutiny of China’s internet sector and signs of a slowing economic recovery, especially in China, drove investors to the defensive parts of the market.

Still, the benchmark S&P 500 and Dow industries closed at record highs on Monday as investors weighed concerns about a resurgence in global COVID-19 cases, a potential policy move by the Federal Reserve against a stellar earnings season.

Thomas Hayes, managing member of Great Hill Capital in New York, said, “The market is close to an all-time high, so it’s definitely a relief, but I don’t expect any crash or correction. “ Boston Fed Chairman Eric Rosengren said minutes from the Fed’s latest meeting scheduled for Wednesday focused on whether another month of strong job gains could meet requirements for the central bank to begin reducing monthly asset purchases. could.

Walmart Inc rose 0.3% after the world’s No. 1 retailer increased its annual US same-store sales forecast.

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Haiti quake toll leaps to nearly 2,000 dead as rain pelts survivors

Tropical Storm Grace made its way across Haiti, drenching the region in rain, pummeling towns and villages, and bringing flash floods. This comes as the country was already reeling from a devastating earthquake.

By ANTATOLY KURMANAEV CONSTANT MÉHEUT

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he death and injury tolls leapt by many hundreds Tuesday from the weekend earthquake in Haiti’s southern peninsula, as survivors soaked from Tropical Storm Grace struggled to keep safe in makeshift shelters.

Haiti’s National Emergency Operations Center said that as of Tuesday evening the number of dead totaled at least 1,941, with 9,900 injured, compared with the official tallies of about 1,400 dead and 7,000 injured reported 24 hours earlier.

The sharp increases, while not unexpected, pointed to the slow effort to recover victims of the 7.2 quake Saturday, which affected roughly 1.5 million people in an area about 80 miles west of Port-au-Prince, the capital.

The rain brought by the storm had largely stopped Tuesday, and many people in afflicted areas were out looking for loved ones, scavenging for supplies and trying to get aid from humanitarian groups, whose efforts were being hampered by severe flooding

across the country. Many had sought refuge in the few public buildings spared by the quake.

“In a situation like this, you feel you’re powerless,” said Abiade Lozama, an Anglican archdeacon based in the south of the country, which was hard hit by the quake. “Many people are in need and there’s nothing you can do.”

Lozama said hundreds of people made homeless by the earthquake Monday night streamed into a technical school he runs in the town of Les Cayes, seeking shelter from rain and wind.

Videos circulating on social networks showed heavy rains overnight and the previous day pummeling towns and villages, bringing the risk of flash floods and landslides.

In one video, a man could be seen making his way through muddy water that had flooded a street up to his waist Monday, when the storm struck.

Another video showed floodwaters rushing across a street and inundating nearby homes.

“It’s totally turned into a river,” a man is heard saying in the video, which appeared to have been shot in the city

of Jacmel, on Haiti’s southern coast.

Heavy rains also pelted people who had huddled in fields, many of them forced to leave homes damaged in the 7.2-magnitude earthquake, and others who had sought safety outdoors because of a fear of aftershocks that could cause further collapses.

One video posted Monday showed dozens of people trying to take shelter under plastic tarpaulins provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development, which has sent help to Haiti, as they were hit by gusts of wind that had blown down their campsite. Earlier in the day, chaotic scenes occurred near overcrowded shelters as dozens of people jostled to find a place to stay before the storm hit the country, according to images from the French public news broadcaster France 24.

In a message posted on Twitter on Monday night, the civil protection agency of Haiti said that heavy rainfall in the southern region was making the situation for displaced people even more challenging and called on residents whose homes had not been affected to help shelter them.

The storm has complicated an already tenuous earthquake relief effort, disrupting an air bridge run by humanitarian groups and the U.S. Coast Guard between affected areas of southern Haiti and the capital. The only road linking southern Haiti to Port-of-Prince, the capital, has come under periodic attack from armed gangs, despite a humanitarian truce offered by some gang leaders following the earthquake.

As of Tuesday morning, Grace, which hit Haiti as a tropical depression Monday night but was later upgraded to a tropical storm, had moved away from Haiti’s shores and was nearing Jamaica, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Coming after the earthquake Saturday, the tempest has compounded the problems already facing the impoverished nation, which was still in the throes of a political crisis prompted by the assassination of its president, Jovenel Moïse, last month.

Investigations into the killing of Moïse — by assailants who stormed his residence near the capital, Port-auPrince — have stalled. The newly installed government is vulnerable, the result of a fragile compromise between politicians who jockeyed for power for days after the killing.

The relief effort managed from the Port-au-Prince airport was largely coordinated by international aid groups and the U.S. Coast Guard. There was no sign of the Haitian authorities, underscoring the power vacuum left in a country without a president or a functioning government.

As Grace made landfall in Haiti, efforts were being made to bring aid to the country’s southwest, which was devastated in the deadly earthquake just two days earlier.

UNICEF estimated Tuesday that about 1.2 million people, including 540,000 children, had been affected by the earthquake.

Thousands of homes have been destroyed, as well as dozens of schools, churches and health centers, according to reports by local authorities.

Memories of the crippling 2010 earthquake — and the shambolic humanitarian response that followed — are still vivid in the minds of Haitians, and the government has promised a more effective reaction this time. But the shipping of aid to the southwest has been hampered by logistical issues and medical facilities are lacking in that part of the country.

Several countries, like Mexico, have flown aid to Haiti in recent days and the United States has sent a searchand-rescue team. On Tuesday, the European Union announced that it was allocating 3 million euros, about $3.5 million, in humanitarian funding to help affected communities.

“The EU is quickly mobilizing support to this already extremely fragile country, where hurricanes and heavy rainfalls aggravate the dire situation even more,” Janez Lenarcic, the bloc’s commissioner for crisis management, said in a statement.

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A race to aid Afghan allies continues as the Taliban seek to reassure the world

By MARC SANTORA, CARLOTTA GALL, RUHULLAH KHAPALWAK and NICK CUMMING-BRUCE

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s pressure mounted on the Biden administration to do more to evacuate thousands of Afghan allies fearing for their lives, the Taliban on Tuesday sought to present themselves to the world as responsible stewards of Afghanistan.

But with both the Biden administration and the Taliban promising to offer protection, for millions of Afghans the future promised only more uncertainty. While the U.S. military on Tuesday restored order within Kabul’s international airport, it was unclear whether Afghans could make it there.

Despite assurances of safe passage, the Taliban are not only known to operate with brutality, but also have a dismal history of managing a vast nation largely dependent on foreign aid.

The group’s leaders took to Twitter, appeared on international cable networks, planned a news conference to provide assurances that they would not engage in systemic retribution and offered vague reassurances to women. Yet there were ominous signs that those promises did not match the situation on the ground.

Taliban fighters spread out across the streets of Kabul, the capital, riding motorbikes and driving police vehicles and Humvees that had been seized from government security forces. Armed fighters occupied parliament, some visited the homes of government officials, confiscating possessions and vehicles, while others made a show of directing traffic.

Fruit sellers were again on the streets and some shops were open. But special forces commandos are among those in hiding, many bitter over having been told

not to fight as power brokers sought a peaceful handover.

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said Monday that his organization was “receiving chilling reports of severe restrictions on human rights” throughout the country. “I am particularly concerned by accounts of mounting human rights violations against the women and girls of Afghanistan,” he said at an emergency meeting of the Security Council.

In some areas of Afghanistan, women have been told not to leave home without being accompanied by a male relative, and girls’ schools have been closed.

The United Nations children’s organization said that the Taliban had appointed coordinators in various parts of the country to act as contact points for humanitarian groups. They met in Kabul on Tuesday to meet the new Taliban commissioner.

UNICEF also met a health commissioner in Herat on Monday and said that he had requested that female employees of the health department return to work.

But the agency also reported mixed messages on questions of education for girls: In some areas, local Taliban authorities said they were awaiting guidance from leaders, and in other areas they said they wanted schools for girls and for boys up and running.

“We are cautiously optimistic on moving forward,” Mustapha Ben Messaoud, UNICEF’s chief of operations in Kabul, said via video link.

The Afghan government’s collapse has left the Taliban in control of not only security, but also basic services in a country already facing a drought that has left a third of its 38 million people in danger of running out of food.

While there have been no con-

firmed reports of widespread reprisal killings, many people have sheltered in their homes, fearful after watching the insurgents throw open the doors to the nation’s prisons and seize arms depots in their sweep across the nation.

Hoping to get people back to essential jobs, the Taliban issued a “general amnesty” on Tuesday for all government officials, saying that they could return to work with “full confidence.”

But the statement was opaque and memories of Taliban rule are deeply ingrained.

In 1996, the group began their conquest of Kabul by castrating, shooting and eventually hanging Afghanistan’s last Communist president, Najibullah.

They became known for brutality, carrying out executions by stoning in a soccer stadium and compelling men

to pray five times a day under the threat of the lash. Television, videos and music were banned.

Women in particular suffered gravely, with girls’ education banned and women largely excluded from public life. There were only an estimated 900,000 students in 2001, and none of them were girls, according to USAID. Two decades later, before the Taliban’s recent takeover, that number had increased to 9.5 million students in the country, 39% of whom are girls.

Still, one of Afghanistan’s major media outlets, ToloNews, featured female anchors on screen Tuesday for the first time since the Taliban takeover.

In some places under Taliban control for the past week, they have resorted to the threat of terror to compel civil servants back to work.

Afghan security guards trying to maintain order as hundreds gathered outside the international airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday.

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Thousands who helped the US in Afghanistan are trapped. What happens next?

Contrails show an American B-52’s route back to Tora Bora to strike at al-Qaida hideouts on Dec. 12, 2001, after Afghan elders’ ceasefire talks with Taliban forces collapsed.

By MIRIAM JORDAN

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ens of thousands of Afghan nationals risked their lives to assist the United States military in Afghanistan, many of them working as interpreters alongside U.S. soldiers in combat.

Now, after the Taliban’s takeover, they are more desperate than ever to leave — but swift, safe passage to the United States may prove elusive.

More than 300,000 Afghan civilians have been affiliated with the American mission over its two-decade presence in the country, according to the International Rescue Committee, but a minority qualify for refugee protection in the United States.

Among them are those who worked with the U.S. military, qualifying them and their families for special immigrant visas.

However, thousands are stuck in a yearslong backlog that is only ballooning as the situation on the ground deteriorates after the withdrawal of U.S. troops.

About 2,000 such people whose cases already had been approved have arrived in the United States on evacuation flights from Kabul, the capital, that began in July. The most recent arrivals landed on American soil late Sunday before being processed at a military base in Virginia, according to refugee resettlement agencies.

President Joe Biden said Monday while addressing the nation that there were plans to airlift more Afghan families in “coming days,” though he provided no details.

Refugee advocates said they feared that thousands of vulnerable people were likely to be left behind, at their peril, as mili-

tants tightened their grip on Afghanistan’s territory. The Taliban have closed border crossings, leaving the Kabul airport as the only exit from the country.

Those who supported the U.S. mission face the possibility of grave retribution from the Taliban, said Jenny Yang, vice president for advocacy and policy at World Relief, which has resettled hundreds of special immigrant visa recipients in recent years.

Who are the vulnerable allies?

Since 2002, the United States has employed Afghans to assist U.S. troops, diplomats and aid workers. Many were threatened, kidnapped and attacked, and an unknown number killed, as a result of their association with the United States. In response, Congress created the special immigrant visa programs to give such workers a path to legal residency in the United States.

But the programs, which enjoy broad bipartisan support, have been marred by processing delays.

Who qualifies for visas?

Applicants must show they have been employed for at least two years by the U.S. government or an associated entity.

Among other paperwork, they must prove they performed valuable service by providing a recommendation from an American supervisor. They must also show that they have experienced, or are experiencing, a serious threat as a consequence of their work for the United States.

How many are waiting to come?

More than 15,000 Afghan nationals, plus family members, have already been resettled in the United States with special immigrant visas, out of a total of 34,500 authorized visas.

At least 18,000 people have applications pending, and that number is expected to increase considerably given the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan.

“We have clients who applied 10 years ago,” said Betsy Fisher, director of strategy at the International Refugee Assistance Project. “Some have applied in the last few weeks out of concern for their lives.”

Critics say that the U.S. government, going back several administrations, has delayed special immigrant visa approvals by demanding an extraordinary amount of documentation as part of an unwieldy 14-step process.

Applicants have faced average wait times of three years, though Congress had specified that it should take no more than nine months. Many have been waiting as long as a decade for the outcome of their cases.

“We see people fall into pernicious cycles, where they get a document, submit it and the review process takes so long that the office then requires updated information that can take months or years to review,” Fisher said.

In addition, security checks can often take years to complete, she said.

How is the Biden administration resolving the crisis?

The U.S. government since July has evacuated about 2,000 interpreters and their family members whose cases had already been approved. They were brought from Kabul to the Fort Lee military base south of Richmond, Virginia, and many have since been sent to cities across the country.

But staff members from refugee resettlement agencies were notified after the latest flight landed Sunday that plans to evacuate more Afghans had been suspended.

Garry Reid, a civilian Pentagon official charged with handling the evacuations, said Monday that 700 Afghan allies had been evacuated in the previous 48 hours. He said the United States would scale up by receiving more departing Afghans at U.S. military bases, but he did not offer a specific timeline.

Last week, U.S. officials announced that 1,000 staff members would be dispatched to Qatar, where many of those leaving Afghanistan are assembling, to accelerate the processing of visas.

“We recognize the risk that they face and we are doing everything we can to get this operation underway at scale so we can get through as many as possible under these very difficult conditions,” Reid said.

The Biden administration also had been negotiating with several countries in the Middle East and Central Asia to temporarily host some people until they can be resettled in the United States.

But it was not clear whether it would even be possible to evacuate more Afghan allies, at least for now, given the volatility on the ground.

The Biden administration recently announced it would allow Afghans to use the regular U.S. refugee program, another pathway to resettlement. Eligible applicants would include people who worked for nongovernmental organizations, media outlets and others affiliated with the United States, as long as they are referred by their employer.

But that still does not offer immediate safe haven to Afghans needing urgent protection, refugee advocates said, simply broadening the pool of people seeking entry to the United States.

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Get Afghan refugees out. Then let them in.

By MICHELLE GOLDBERG

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here are no good ways to lose a war, but the way America has lost Afghanistan should fill every one of us with shame.

This is not because withdrawal was a mistake. For months, some national security experts have insisted that, even with military victory impossible, it was worth maintaining the status quo indefinitely in order to forestall the sort of nightmare we’re now witnessing. After all, there were only about 2,500 U.S. troops in the country before Joe Biden began pulling out, and not a single American combat death in 2021.

Writing in The Washington Post in April, Meghan O’Sullivan, who served as George W. Bush’s deputy national security adviser for Iraq and Afghanistan, and Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, tried to make the case for remaining in Afghanistan. They argued that keeping “the relatively modest number of troops we have in Afghanistan now, for the long haul,” would be less costly than an Afghan government collapse or a civil war. Watching the current fiasco, it’s tempting to agree with them.

But the status quo was never really sustainable. Last year, Donald Trump’s administration signed an agreement with the Taliban to withdraw U.S. troops by May 2021. As part of the deal, the Taliban pledged to stop attacking U.S. forces, a promise they largely kept. It was in that context that the U.S. drew its force down to 2,500. Had Biden abrogated the agreement, fighting between America and the Taliban would have resumed. His choice was to

leave or to escalate.

But knowing the U.S. was going to leave, the administration has no excuse for its failure to evacuate our allies and prepare for a refugee exodus. Afghans awaiting papers under the Special Immigrant Visa program, which applies to those who worked for the U.S. government or military, could have been taken out of the country for processing. It was only two weeks ago that the administration started the P-2 visa program for Afghans who worked for American contractors, nongovernmental organizations and media outlets.

Now, as the administration scrambles to deal with the Taliban’s rapid takeover of Afghanistan, it needs to help Afghans who are trying to rescue themselves, both immediately and in the long term.

“I don’t think we’re completely out of time,” said Sunil Varghese, policy director for the International Refugee Assistance Project. “What we need to do is secure the airport so that both military and commercial flights can get out. We need those commercial flights to amplify the efforts of the U.S. military in getting people out. And then we need to find a way to get people to the airport.”

There is no time for bureaucracy. The U.S. is now planning to take Afghans who are awaiting visas to third countries or U.S. military bases, but according to Varghese, it’s not clear what criteria will be used for vetting them. It should be as liberal as possible. We should not be consigning people to execution for lack of paperwork.

Arash Azizzada is an Afghan American community organizer and a co-founder of Afghans for a Better Tomorrow, an ad hoc group formed after Biden announced the American withdrawal from Afghanistan that is advocating for Afghan refugees. He points

out that the U.S. has spent 20 years encouraging young people and women’s rights activists “to take the lead, to break barriers, to take part in civil society in Afghanistan.” Everyone who participated in American initiatives is now in danger.

Many of them have been stranded. “I have a former colleague who was trapped in the Kabul airport, and he’s just messaged me saying that the Taliban have come in the airport and have been shooting and beating people,” said Heather Barr, who is associate director of the women’s rights division at Human Rights Watch and has long experience in Afghanistan. “He managed to flee to a friend’s house, but he lost all his belongings.”

“This is one of many messes that the U.S. has made on the way out, but this one they could fix,” she said. “They need to ensure safe passage not just for the people at the airport, not just for interpreters who worked for the U.S. military, but for anyone who wants to leave.”

The U.S. also needs to ensure that they have a place to go.

Azizzada called for the U.S. to demand that neighboring countries like Tajikistan and Uzbekistan open their borders to Afghan refugees. And, of course, we should bring as many as possible here. Canada, which is about one-ninth the size of the United States, has announced its intention to take more than 20,000 fleeing Afghans. There is no way to justify America accepting fewer on a per capita basis; 180,000 should be the absolute floor.

This is likely to be unpopular; polls showed a majority of Americans opposed the comparatively tiny Syrian refugee resettlement program. But there is no moral argument against vastly expanded refugee admissions.

America’s 20-year sojourn in Afghanistan is ending in horror. The question now is whether our humbled country will do the bare minimum to mitigate it.

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Activistas dicen que interpelación del Senado a Machargo debería acelerar su renuncia o destitución como secretario de la agencia ambiental POR CYBERNEWS

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AN JUAN – Diversas organizaciones comunitarias y ambientales que participan del movimiento #UnaSolaLucha, denunciaron el martes, el incumplimiento del secretario del Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales (DRNA), Rafael Machargo Maldonado, con el acuerdo para contestar los reclamos que se le habían entregado el 7 de julio, durante una manifestación realizada frente al edificio de la agencia ambiental.

El pasado 2 de agosto, los colectivos ambientales volvieron a la agencia y se personaron hasta la propia oficina de Machargo, al cumplirse el plazo dado por estos para que el secretario contestara por escrito los reclamos.

“Ese día nos reunimos con la Sub-Secretaria del DRNA, Cynthia Rivera Morales, y ella se comprometió a enviarnos la contestación de Machargo a nuestros reclamos. Nos llamaron 4 días después

pidiendo más tiempo. Y ahora vuelven y nos escriben pidiendo más tiempo hasta el 20 de agosto. Machargo ha tenido 41 días para contestar el documento que le entregamos por escrito. Su tardanza en responder es otra muestra de su incompetencia para dirigir la agencia ambiental. Veremos si seguirá retrasando su respuesta”, dijo Vanessa Uriarte Centeno, líder de la organización Amigxs del Mar en comunicación escrita.

Por su parte, Javier Biaggi Caballero, portavoz de Basura Cero Arecibo, advirtió que las acciones del actual gobierno están empeorando la crisis climática en la isla.

“Tenemos un gobierno que avala: la mafia de los permisos, que se otorgan ilegalmente, bajo presión de supervisores y que rellena con cemento la zona marítimo terrestre; destrucción de árboles, reservas naturales y cuerpos de agua; la contaminación del ambiente y el envenenamiento de la salud con la quema de

carbón y gas fósil, mal llamado natural; el maltrato y muerte de animales en el zoológico de Mayagüez; la destrucción de la zona del karso; y la falta de acción en cuanto al reciclaje, el manejo post consumo y la generación circular de materiales, entre otros desastres. Estamos ante una crisis climática que no está siendo atendida, y que por el contrario empeora cada día”, aseguró Biaggi.

Por último, Yanina Moreno Febre, del Campamento contra las cenizas en Peñuelas, comentó que la interpelación a Machargo, anunciada por el Senado para la próxima semana, debe acelerar su renuncia o la destitución.

“Este proceso de interpelación a Machargo, donde se le va a exigir contestación sobre su ejecutoria en diversos temas, debe acelerar su salida o destitución. Además, debe ser el comienzo de una investigación exhaustiva de la legislatura a la fallida “sombrilla” que fusionó el DRNA con la Junta de Calidad Ambiental, así como este asunto de la otorgación fraudulenta de permisos que incluye a la Oficina de Gerencia de permisos y la Junta de Planificación. El pueblo exige transparencia, la protección del ambiente y la salud, y reclama el fin de la corrupción gubernamental”, exclamó Moreno Febre.

Secretario de Salud nombra a la doctora Melissa Marzán como principal oficial de epidemiología del Departamento POR CYBERNEWS

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AN JUAN – El secretario del Departamento de Salud (DS), Carlos R. Mellado López, nombró el martes a la doctora en epidemióloga Melissa Marzán Rodríguez al cargo de principal oficial de epidemiología del Departamento.

Marzán Rodríguez, sustituirá a José Becerra quien en días recientes renunció al puesto, luego que realizara unas controversiales declaraciones en su blog personal, Consultas Epidemiológicas de Puerto Rico (CEPUR) donde acusó de “terrorismo mediático” e “inescrupulosa” la cobertura periodística del Sistema Municipal de Investigaciones de Casos y Rastreo de Contactos (SMICRC).

En expresiones previas, el galeno condicionaba su permanencia en el puesto a una “autonomía científica”. De igual manera, indicaba que necesi-

taba “un canal directo e independiente para comunicar la situación de la pandemia del país.

“Estoy seguro de que con este nombramiento (de Marzán Rodríguez) seguiremos dando la batalla desde el aspecto epidemiológico y estableciendo estrategias efectivas para atajar el virus. La doctora Marzán cuenta con la educación, la experiencia y sobre todo las ganas de trabajar por Puerto Rico desde este escenario tan importante para el Departamento de Salud. El norte es el bienestar y la salud del pueblo, que no han estado ni jamás estarán en juego”, aseguró Mellado López.

La doctora Marzán Rodríguez es egresada de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, con 13 años de experiencia en el campo de la epidemiología. Melissa es catedrática auxiliar en el Programa de Salud Pública de la Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU). Posee un bachillerato en antropología de

la UPR, Recinto de Río Piedras, una maestría en salud pública en epidemiología del RCM-UPR y un doctorado en salud pública en epidemiología de la PHSU. Igualmente, cuenta con un adiestramiento post doctoral en implementación científica y prevención de VIH. “Estoy muy comprometida con la responsabilidad que me han delegado en el Departamento en este momento tan crítico, trabajaré muy enfocada en lo que me corresponde como profesional en salud pública”, dijo Marzán Rodríguez.

Actualmente, la doctora está certificada en salud pública por la Junta Examinadora de Salud Pública Nacional y se ha desempeñado como epidemióloga para la oficina de Vigilancia de VIH del Departamento de Salud y para la Estación de Cuarentena de los Centros para la Prevención de Enfermedades.

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He is a journalist with autism, but in his book, that’s not the whole story

By JOHN WILLIAMS

story. Even though I wrote a book with a lot of my personal life in it, I’m generally a very private person, and I feel like there are certain things I’m not comfortable sharing. And there are also things that I don’t think are indicative of the whole autistic experience. I wanted to be as holistic as possible.

Q: What creative person (not a writer) has influenced you and your work?

A: If you read the book’s chapter titles, a lot of them come from songs. I wanted to be a musician growing up, so I’m just as inspired by Black Sabbath as I am by journalists like Steve Silberman or Ta-Nehisi Coates or Rebecca Traister. I’m just as influenced by Bob Dylan lyrics or by NWA as I am by Woodward and Bernstein. If I’m on deadline, I tend to listen to really aggressive music: the Ramones, Metallica, the Misfits, Public Enemy.

When I was writing “We’re Not Broken,” the thing that really got me through was listening to jazz music. John Coltrane sponsored the final three chapters of the book.

Q: Persuade someone to read “We’re Not Broken” in 50 words or fewer.

A: Whether you know it or not, you know someone with autism. We often talk about autism while talking past autistic people. I tried to include as many voices and cover as many people as possible. If you truly care about autistic people, listen to what they need.

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olitical journalist Eric Garcia has autism, and he wrote “We’re Not Broken” to “hopefully debunk various myths” about the condition. In his introduction, he notes that there are many such myths: that autism only affects white males; that there’s a connection between autism and violent behavior; that those with autism are only capable of holding jobs in technology; and that they can’t have relationships or live independently.

Though there are elements of memoir in the book, Garcia says his experience is just one detail in a much larger picture of a wide variety of people who suffer in “a world that penalizes them for not playing by its rules.” Below, Garcia talks about the profound importance of public policy, his reportorial instincts, the soundtrack to his writing and more. This interview has been condensed and edited.

Q: When did you first get the idea to write this book?

A: I was at the magazine National Journal in 2015, and I went to my editor, Richard Just, and said: “I think we focus too much on curing autistic people, and not helping them.” That piece was published in December 2015, which led to my agent reaching out to ask if I wanted to turn it into a book.

The next logical question to me was: What would it look like if you stopped trying to cure autistic people and tried to find work for them? I went to Michigan, Tennessee, West Virginia, the Bay Area of California, to see what the gaps are that exist for autistic people and what can be done to improve their lives. I want people to stop laughing at the idea that autistic people are the best experts on their experience. I wanted to put that idea in the trash bin.

Q: What’s the most surprising thing you learned while writing it?

A: I learned how big the LGBTQ+ community is within the autism community. I’ve been to a lot of autism events where there’s plenty of LGBTQ+ people, but I hadn’t thought, “This is a thing.” But looking at the data, there are more autistic people who identify as LGBTQ+ than there are among neurotypicals.

Another thing was that the spike in autism diagnoses wasn’t just caused by changes in the DSM (“The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,” a book used in the medical field to classify conditions) in the 1980s, but also because the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 included autism as a disability, and that meant that schools had to report how many students they were serving. That created the larger thesis of my book, because it said that the whole reason people like myself — I was born in 1990

— got to have resources was because of deliberate public policy decisions. It made me realize that my life was made significantly better because of it. I went to private school from seventh grade on, but before that I went to public schools, and I got accommodations that wouldn’t have been available otherwise. And at university, I got tutoring and I got disability services.

Those were the result of the ADA. Our lives are often determined by things beyond our control. People like to talk about personal responsibility and personal choices, but my ability to determine my destiny was because of those deliberate public policy decisions that hadn’t been made before.

Q: In what way is the book you wrote different from the book you set out to write?

A: I initially set out to be a lot more ambitious. I wanted to focus internationally, to report around the world. But because of time restrictions and then the pandemic, things changed.

My impulse is always to report. With all due respect — because I have a lot of friends who have written great memoirs about being autistic — my feeling was that my story is compelling, but it’s not the whole

Eric Garcia, whose new book is “We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation.”

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By ELISABETH VINCENTELLI

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efore you get to any of this month’s selection of offthe-beaten-path science fiction, do watch the trailer for “Trump vs. the Illuminati.” The plot summary starts with “A Chinese clone of 45th U.S. President Donald J. Trump survives the Earth’s destruction,” and that is pretty much all you need to know.

‘Aniara’ Stream it on Hulu.

Alone in a vast universe, a small dot is hoping that someone will spot it: Such is the fate of the brilliant Swedish movie “Aniara,” quietly floating around a dark corner of the Hulu galaxy.

And such is the fate of the title ship, which loses power and communications shortly into a three-week journey from Earth to Mars, then spends years drifting through space.

Based on Harry Martinson’s 1956 book-length poem, Pella Kagerman and Hugo Lilja’s film emulates its source material’s ellipses and disdain for explanations, not to mention plausibility: It will likely frustrate practical-minded viewers and reward those interested in existential ruminations.

The lead character is a quiet woman (Emelie Garbers) who operates the Mima, a kind of holodeck that accesses people’s memories to summon the bucolic vistas of “Earth as it once was.” As time passes on the marooned ship, once a temple of consumerism and mindless distraction (some of the interiors were shot in shopping malls), she watches relationships form and get tested (including her own), obscurantist cults appear, despair spread. This is a bleak, haunting film that casts a surprisingly potent spell.

‘James vs. His Future Self’ Stream it on Hulu.

Most time-travel movies work hard at trying to deal with the paradoxes that result from their central premise.

Refreshingly, this Canadian comedy does not even bother, as if to say, “We can’t really rationalize any of this, so just go along.”

As the title neatly sums up, James (Jonas Chernick) has a fraught relationship with an older version himself (Daniel Stern) who suddenly materializes from the future. That Stern is taller than Chernick is dismissed with a wink.

James is a scientist who may be driven to the point of selfish rudeness, but, as it turns out, he will invent a time machine one day. The hirsute visitor, whom the pair call Uncle Jimmy as a cover, sets out to persuade his younger version to reshuffle his priorities. This involves, for example, tutoring James on how to properly enjoy eating a croissant and better flirt with his colleague Courtney (Cleopatra Coleman, from “The Last Man on Earth”). Much of the humor derives from the movie being about an odd couple that is basically made up of just one person.

While “James” does slack around the midway point, it

nicely recovers before ambling toward a poetically rewarding conclusion.

‘The Wanting Mare’ Buy or rent it on Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vudu and YouTube.

Warning: Do not watch this indie movie’s trailer, which could be used to illustrate “cheesy” in an online dictionary. Some films just do not fare well in two-minute bites of cobbled-together scenes, and “The Wanting Mare” is one of them. Nicholas Ashe Bateman’s oddball feature debut is set in the heat-stricken, downtrodden city of Whithren. A character named Moira is somewhat confusingly played by different actresses, there’s some kind of matrilineal order, shared dreams are passed down the generations and — I give up.

‘The Wanting Mare’ Bateman is less interested in storytelling than in world-building, and he certainly came up with a project of an ambition and scope unlike most of what’s out there.

In a feat of single-minded determination, Bateman shot a lot of his movie in a New Jersey warehouse, later adding time-consuming computer-generated effects. The unlikely result is like a fantasy mixing video game and documentary aesthetics. (Bateman is credited as a visual effects supervisor on the new David Lowery film “The Green Knight.”) The opaque result can be hypnotic, and it can be frustrating. It cannot be dismissed.

‘LX 2048’ Buy or rent it on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu and YouTube.

It’s hard to ignore a frequent science fiction theme: Earth is doomed. And in a thriving subgenre, the sun has become humanity’s greatest threat.

Solar radiation has reached such a lethal level in Guy Moshe’s “LX 2048” that only clones can withstand it. Most of humanity lives at night, when it’s safe to go out, but that won’t stop Adam Bird (James D’Arcy) from going to work in a top-down convertible in daylight — in a hazmat suit. This early scene illustrates the movie’s dry humor, as well as the fact that midlevel executives are still

alive, if not well, 27 years from now. Adam has been diagnosed with a heart ailment, which is of course endangering his family’s financial stability. While this low-budget movie often struggles to keep its narrative on the right side of the line between compelling and incoherent, especially toward the end, it also raises fascinating questions about a society in which it is hard to tell apart the virtual from the physical, the human from the genetically engineered. In case you missed the ambitious existential message, Moshe works in a very sci-fi spin on the famous monologue from “Hamlet.”

‘Sputnik’ Stream it on Hulu.

At first, this sci-fi/horror hybrid looks like a blatant rip-off of — sorry, tribute to — “Alien.” It’s hard to avoid the comparison when your central conceit involves an icky, malevolent creature extricating itself from a man’s body.

But Egor Abramenko’s “Sputnik” quickly takes its distance from the famous franchise to forge a distinct identity.

We are in 1983, at the peak of the Cold War, and Doctor Tatyana Klimova (Oksana Akinshina, discovered in Lukas Moodysson’s heartbreaking “Lilya 4-Ever”) has been summoned to a remote outpost in Soviet Kazakhstan. Cosmonaut Konstantin Veshnyakov (Pyotr Fyodorov) has returned from an orbital mission with a gross beastie inside him, and he doesn’t even seem aware of it. Col. Semiradov (Fedor Bondarchuk), who admires Tatyana’s unorthodox methods, has asked her to separate the man and his excess luggage and make sure they both survive.

The premise is familiar, but Abramenko steers it through satisfying twists and turns with a steady hand. He wrings a lot of anxiety out of the slow pacing, washedout palette and muted soundtrack — everything feels ominously muffled. You can watch “Sputnik” as an allegory about a dying Soviet empire simultaneously manifesting self-destructive impulses and aggression toward others. Or you can just enjoy the scares.

Pyotr Fyodorov in “Sputnik.”

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The delta variant in schools: What to know

By EMILY ANTHES

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wo weeks ago, in what was intended to be an internal document, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made a stark admission: The highly contagious delta variant had redrawn the battle lines of the coronavirus pandemic, necessitating new public health measures like universal mask mandates. Or, as the agency put it in the document, which was obtained by The New York Times, “the war has changed.”

The news came just as the first school districts were preparing to reopen; children in Atlanta and some of its suburbs headed back to the classroom last week.

Over the past year, there has been contentious debate over how much schools contribute to the spread of the virus and whether, and when, they should close. For some parents, teachers and officials, keeping schools open when a new, poorly understood virus was circulating seemed like an unacceptable risk. For others, however, it was school closures that posed the bigger danger — of learning loss, widening educational disparities and worsening mental health, not to mention the hardships for parents.

As the new school year begins, however, the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics and many other experts agree that reopening schools should be a priority.

“We are in a very different place than we were a year ago,” said Elizabeth Stuart, an epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “We have very effective vaccines, we know a lot more about how to open schools safely, and we, I think, have a heightened awareness of some of the challenges that kids face when they’re not in in-person school.”

Just a few months ago, with vaccinations for those 12 and older proceeding at a steady clip and new cases declining, the stage seemed set for at least a partial return to normal.

Delta has thrown that into question. Much remains unknown about the variant, including whether it affects children more seriously than earlier forms of the virus. And with vaccination rates highly uneven, and most decision-making left up to local officials, the variant adds new uncertainty to the coming school year — and makes it even more critical for schools to take safety precautions as they reopen, scientists said.

“Delta, because it’s so contagious, has raised the ante,” said Dr. William Schaffner, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and a vaccine expert at Vanderbilt University. “It makes all these details all the more important.”

Here are answers to some common questions.

What have we learned about the risk of transmission in schools?

Overall, studies suggest that — last year at least — inschool transmission was generally low when schools took basic precautions.

“When you have masks and even 3-foot distancing, you are not going to see major outbreaks in schools,” said Dr. Yvonne Maldonado, a pediatric infectious-disease specialist at Stanford Medicine and chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases. “There may be some transmissions, but they’re going to be pretty relatively infrequent.”

Studies in North Carolina, Utah, Missouri and elsewhere

Susan Elsamna models how to line up with social distancing for her 1st graders at James Monroe Elementary in Edison, N.J., Nov. 3, 2020. revealed that when schools layered several kinds of safety measures — some combination of masking, symptom screening, distancing, improved ventilation, virus testing, hand-washing and dividing students into smaller groups — transmission rates in schools were even lower than they were in the surrounding community.

“It’s actually safer for the kids in school than it is for them to be home,” said Dr. Daniel Benjamin Jr., a specialist in pediatric infectious diseases at Duke University.

How does delta complicate the equation?

Roughly twice as transmissible as the original version of the virus, delta has fueled a rise in infections and hospitalizations, especially in areas of the country where vaccination rates are low. Recent data suggests that people who are infected with delta may carry a thousand times as much virus — which could make them more contagious and for longer — as those who catch the original version of the virus.

But many questions about the variant remain unanswered, including the precise risk it poses in a school setting. What is clear, however, is that delta is already driving outbreaks in many American communities, which raises the risks for local schools.

“Schools are not islands and so if there’s a lot of community spread some of that spread is going to spill over into schools,” said Dr. Westyn Branch-Elliman, an infectious-disease specialist at Harvard Medical School.

The vaccines are not flawless. Some fully vaccinated people will get breakthrough infections, which are generally mild and rare. And those vaccinated people who are infected with delta can carry high levels of the virus in their noses and throats, which means they may be able to readily transmit it.

But vaccines provide strong protection against the delta variant. They reduce the odds of being infected with the virus and guard against the worst outcomes, including hospitalization and death.

Schools with high vaccination rates are likely to have far fewer people who are infected with the virus and carry or spread it in the classroom.

“It’s our best tool for controlling the virus,” said Justin Lessler, an epidemiologist at the University of North Carolina.

“Even when it’s imperfect, it has huge impacts on reducing transmission and protecting people’s health.”

What does the CDC recommend?

Initially, the CDC’s guidelines recommended that unvaccinated people who were 2 or older wear masks in schools. And they strongly implied that vaccinated students did not need to be masked in the classroom.

But last week, because of concerns about delta, the CDC revised its guidelines, recommending that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in schools this fall.

The agency recommends a layered approach to COVID precautions, suggesting that schools combine several mitigation measures and encourage everyone who is eligible for vaccination to get vaccinated.

But the guidelines also leave many decisions up to local officials, who are told to make decisions about when to tighten or loosen restrictions based on data about local case and vaccination rates.

What about states that ban mask mandates?

Some states, including some currently experiencing major surges — including Florida, South Carolina and Texas — are making it harder for schools to put protective measures into place. Those three states, as well as a handful of others, have either banned or sharply curtailed universal mask mandates.

Given the patchwork of policies and uneven vaccination rates across the country, experts said they would not be surprised if school safety varies widely this fall. “I do think that there will be risks of infections when school districts decide to not follow any recommendations,” Maldonado said.

As the pandemic continues to evolve, schools and officials will need to make complicated decisions based on local conditions, including when to insist on certain precautions and when it is safe to lift them.

“We need to be making nuanced decisions about what to do in schools,” Branch-Elliman said. “But that’s a much harder public health message than the polarized ‘Schools are safe’ or ‘Schools are unsafe.’”

What about unvaccinated elementary school students?

There is not yet good, solid data on how delta affects young children, but there is no evidence that delta is specifically targeting them.

Still, because a large number of adults have been vaccinated, children may make up an increasing share of delta cases.

The variant’s infectiousness may also mean that more children contract the virus. There is also some emerging evidence that the variant is causing more severe disease in adults.

Given these observations, and out of an abundance of caution, it is particularly important for schools with young, unvaccinated students to take other precautions, including universal masking, experts said.

In schools or districts that do not have mask mandates, parents can provide some degree of protection by ensuring that their children, at least, wear masks to school, Maldonado said.

And adults can help protect younger children by getting vaccinated themselves. “The single most important thing any community can do in order to reduce the risk in schools is for the entire community to be vaccinated,” Schaffner said.

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CONDADO 3 CFL, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

RAMON MONGE PASTRANA

Defendants.

CIVIL NO. 16-2111 (DRD). RE: COLLECTION OF MONIES, FORECLOSURE OF PLEDGE AND MORTGAGE. NOTICE OF SALE.

TO: RAMON MONGE PASTRANA: CONDADO 3 CFL, LLC; AND TO THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. SS. Judgment in favor of plaintiff of the amounts due as of April 16, 2018, which amount to $1,796,039.26; deferred principal in the amount of $74,242.05, interest in the amount of $323,137.95, which continue to accrue until full payment of debt, force placed insurance in the amount of $438.00, and attorneys’ fees and costs of $192,997.18. Pursuant to the judgment, the undersigned Special Master was ordered to sell at public auction for United States currency in cash or certified check without appraisement or right of redemption to the highest bidder to be held on the sidewalk in front of the main gate entrance of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico or any other place designated by said Special Master, to cover the sums adjudged to be paid to the plaintiff, the following properties: PROPERTY 499.

URBANA: Solar radicado en el Barrio Las Cuevas del término municipal de Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 0.9468 cuerdas, iguales a 3,721.17 metros cuadrados.

En lindes por el NORTE, con la Sociedad Rossy Fernandez y Compañia; por el SUR, con camino vecinal de Trujillo Alto; por el ESTE, con la carretera estatal que de Trujillo Alto conduce a Río Piedras; y, por el OESTE, con la Sociedad Rossy Fernández y Compañia. Contiene una casa semi alta de cemento y techada de zinc, una casa de dos plantas en hormigón y bloques y una casa de cemento y bloques.

Consta inscrita al folio “185” del tomo “13” de San Juan, finca número “499”. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de IV de San Juan. Physical address: PR-181 KM 4.2,

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Las Cuevas Ward, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico 00976. The property is subject to the following liens: A) Mortgage note in favor of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, or to its order, dated June 11, 1998, Due on Demand, for the principal amount of $225,000.00 with interests at the rate of 10% per annum, guaranteed with a mortgage constituted by deed number 58 executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico on the same date before Notary Public Diana L. Ojeda, recorded at page 93 of volume 751 of Trujillo Alto, 43rd inscription over property number 499. B) Mortgage note in favor of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, or to its order, dated June 29, 2000, Due on Demand, for the principal amount of $180,000.00 with interests at the rate of 10.50% per annum, guaranteed with a mortgage constituted by deed number 68 executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico on the same date before Notary Public Diana L. Ojeda, recorded at page 93 of volume 751 of Trujillo Alto, 44th inscription over property number 499.

C) Mortgage note in favor of the Bearer, dated June 25, 2004, Due on Demand, for the principal amount of $431,000.00 with interests at the rate of 12% per annum, guaranteed with a mortgage constituted by deed number 97 executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico on the same date before Notary Public Ernesto A. Melendez Perez, recorded at page 93 of volume 751 (agora) of Trujillo Alto, 45th inscription over property number 499. D) Mortgage note in favor of the Bearer, dated May 5, 2005, Due on Demand, for the principal amount of $370,000.00 with interests at the rate of 12% per annum, guaranteed with a mortgage constituted by deed number 78 executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico on the same date before Notary Public Ernesto A. Melendez Perez, recorded at page 93 of volume 751 of Trujillo Alto, 46th inscription over property number 499. PROPERTY 31,688.

RUSTICA: Predio de terreno localizado en el Barrio Carraizo del término municipal de Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 6,826.21 metros cuadrados equivalentes a 1.74 cuerdas. En lindes por el NORTE, con parcela de terreno propiedad de Alfonso Díaz; por el SUR, con propiedad de Don Alfonso Días; por el ESTE, con el Rio Grande de Loíza y por el OESTE, con la Carretera Estatal #175. Inscrita al folio 93 del tomo 743 de Trujillo Alto, finca 31,688. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección IV de San Juan. Physical address:

East of PR-175 KM 10.4, Carraizo Ward, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico 00976. The property is subject to the following liens: a) Mortgage note in favor of the Bearer, datedMay 5, 2005, Due on Demand, for the principal amount of $150,000.00 with interests at the rate of 12% per annum, guaranteed with a mortgage constituted by deed number 79 executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico on the same date before Notary Public Ernesto A. Melendez Perez, recorded at page 93 of volume 743 of Trujillo Alto, 4th inscription over property number 31,688. b) Mortgage note in favor of the Bearer, datedJune 25, 2004, Due on Demand, for the principal amount of $80,000.00 with interests at the rate of 12% per annum, guaranteed with a mortgage constituted by deed number 98 executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico on the same date before Notary Public Ernesto A. Melendez Perez, duly recorded in the Registry of Property pursuant to Law 216 of December 27, 2010 over property number 31,688. Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of the preferential liens with the holders of the liens. It will be understood that each bidder accepts the title as sufficient and that the previous or preferential taxes to which they are being executed, including but not limited to any property tax assessment (express, tacit, implicit or legal), or association fees of owners, to the extent specified in the applicable Condominium Law, will continue in force. It is understood that the successful bidder accepts them and assumes responsibility for them and that the price of the offer will not apply to their cancellation. The current properties will be acquired free and free of all minor encumbrances. THEREFORE, the first public sale shall be held on the September 10th, 2021, at 10:25 for Property 499 and at 10:35 to the Property 31,688; and the minimum of the offer of Property 499 that will be accepted is the sum of $64,000.00; and the minimum of the offer of Property 31,688 that will be accepted is the sum of $570,000.00. In the event said first public auction does not produce a bidder and the properties is not adjudicated, a second public auction shall be held on the September 17th, 2021, at 10:25 for Property 499 and at 10:35 to the Property 31,688; and the minimum of the offer of Property 499 that will be accepted is the sum of $42,666.67; and the minimum of the offer of Property 31,688 that will be accepted is the sum

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of $380,000.00, 2/3 parts of the minimum bid for the 1st public sale. If said second auction does not result in the adjudication and sale of the property, a third auction will be held on the September 24th, 2021, at 10:25 for Property 499 and at 10:35 to the Property 31,688; and the minimum of the offer of Property 499 that will be accepted is the sum of $32,000.00; and the minimum of the offer of Property 31,688 that will be accepted is the sum of $285,000.00, ½ of the minimum bid for the 1st public sale. Upon confirmation of the sales, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens.

For further particulars, reference is made to the judgment entered by the Court in this case, which can be examined in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, on July 15, 2021. AGUEDO DE LA TORRE, Special Master.

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

ORIENTAL BANK COMO AGENTE DE SERVICIOS DE THE MONEY HOUSE, INC. Demandante Vs.

JORGE GÓMEZ LABOY, KAREN TORRES RODRIGUEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS (DEUDORES HIPOTECARIOS); MADELINE ORTIZ GARCIA Y ARMANDO DE LEON ACEVEDO (TITULARES REGISTRALES)

Demandados Civil Núm.: HU2020CV00338.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA (VÍA ORDINARIA). EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y hace CONSTAR: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil que suscribe por la Secretaría del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE HUMACAO, SALA SUPERIOR, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor en efectivo, cheque certificado en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América el 14 DE SEPTIEM-

(787) 743-3346

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 BRE DE 2021, A LAS 2:00 DE LA TARDE, en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE HUMACAO, SALA SUPERIOR, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en: PR 914 KM 0.8 SECTOR ASTURIANOS BARRIO TEJAS HUMACAO, PR 00791y que se describe a continuación: RUSTICA: Predio de terreno radicado en el barrio Tejas de Humacao, compuesto de media cuerda y en lindes por el: NORTE, con Alberto Cruz; SUR, con Dionisio Gómez; ESTE, con Pedro Arroyo Martínez y OESTE, con la carretera del barrio.

La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita al Folio 155 del Tomo 217 de Humacao, Finca número 7,410 en el Registro de la Propiedad de Humacao.

El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $101,010.00.

Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 21 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 2:00 DE LA TARDE. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $67,340.00. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 28 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 2:00 DE LA TARDE. Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $50,505.00.

La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 1 otorgada en Caguas, Puerto Rico, el día 14 de junio de 2017, ante el notario Reinaldo Segurola Pérez y consta inscrita al tomo Karibe de Humacao, finca número 7,410, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Humacao, inscripción Octava (8va). Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido condenando a la parte demandada ascendente a la suma de $97,226.84 por concepto de principal, desde el 1ro de octubre de 2019, más intereses al tipo pactado de 4.25% anual que continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Además

la parte co-demandada Jorge Gómez Laboy, Karen Torres Rodríguez y La Sociedad Legal de Bienes Gananciales compuesta por ambos 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 $10,101.00. Además la parte co-demandada Jorge Gómez Laboy, Karen Torres Rodríguez y La Sociedad Legal de Bienes Gananciales compuesta por ambos se comprometió a pagar una suma equivalente a $10,101.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca y una suma equivalente a $10,101.00 para cubrir intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE HUMACAO, SALA SUPERIOR durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate.

La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores conocidos y desconocidos que tengan inscritos, no inscritos, presentados y/o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca 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

The San Juan Daily Star del acreedor ejecutante. La propiedad objeto de ejecución y descrita anteriormente se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores una vez el Honorable Tribunal expida la correspondiente Orden de Confirmación de Venta Judicial.

Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal en Humacao, Puerto Rico, hoy día 15 de julio de 2021. MARÍA DEL PILAR RIVERA RIVERA, ALGUACIL REGIONAL, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE HUMACAO, SALA SUPERIOR. WILNELIA RIVERA DELGADO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR #249.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO DEMANDANTE VS.

MIGUEL ÁNGEL MARRERO PÉREZ; AUTORIDAD PARA EL FINANCIAMIENTO DE LA VIVIENDA DE PUERTO RICO

DEMANDADO CIVIL NÚM.: YB2018CV00161.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO ANUNCIANDO PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe, funcionario del Tribunal de Humacao, Puerto Rico, por la presente anuncia y hace saber al público en general que en cumplimiento con la Sentencia dictada en este caso con fecha 2 de enero de 2019, y según Orden y Mandamiento del 28 de abril de 2021 librado por este honorable Tribunal, procederé a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor, y por dinero en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal con todo título derecho y/o interés de la parte demandada sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número nueve (9) del bloque “JA” en el plano de inscripción de la

urbanización Jardines de Yabucoa, radicada en el barrio Juan Martín del término municipal de Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de cuatrocientos cincuenta y cuatro punto noventa y dos metros cuadrados (454.92 mc). En lindes por el NORTE, en varias alineaciones, distancia de dos punto diecinueve metros lineales (2.19 mts) con el lote “O” doscientos cuatro (O-204) de la misma urbanización, distancia de nueve punto trece metros lineales (9.13 mts) y dos punto sesenta y dos metros lineales (2.62 mts) con el lote “O” doscientos cinco (O-205) de la misma urbanización, distancia de diez punto treinta y un metros lineales (10.31 mts) y uno punto cuarenta y siete metros lineales (1.47 mts) con el lote “O” doscientos seis (O-206) de la misma urbanización; por el SUR, en distancia de veinticinco punto ochenta y cuatro metros lineales (25.84 mts) con el lote “JA” diez (JA-10) de la misma urbanización; por el ESTE, en varias alineaciones, distancia de cinco punto setenta y seis metros lineales (5.76 mts), arco de cinco punto cincuenta metros lineales (5.50 mts), distancia de dieciocho punto ochenta y ocho metros lineales (18.88 mts) y arco de tres punto treinta y seis metros lineales (3.36 mts) con la calle Catorce (14) de la urbanización; y por el OESTE, distancia de siete punto treinta y dos metros lineales (7.32 mts) con el lote “O” doscientos siete (O-207) de la misma urbanización. Enclava una estructura para uso residencial.

FINCA NÚMERO: 17,650, inscrita al folio 32 del tomo 284 de Yabucoa, Registro de Humacao. Dirección Física: URB. JARDINES DE YABUCOA SOLAR 9 BLOQUE JA, CALLE 14 YABUCAO PR 00767-0000. Se anuncia por medio de este edicto que la primera subasta habrá de celebrarse el día 16 de septiembre de 2021, a las 3:30 de la tarde, en mi oficina sita en el edificio que ocupa el Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Humacao. Siendo ésta la primera subasta que se celebrará en este caso, será el precio mínimo aceptable como oferta en la Primera Subasta, eso es el tipo mínimo pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca para la propiedad, la suma de $83,942.31. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta primera subasta por dicha suma mínima, se celebrará una segunda subasta el día 23 de septiembre de 2021, a las 3:30 de la tarde, en el mismo lugar antes señalado en la cual el precio mínimo serán dos terce-

The San Juan Daily Star ras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $55,961.54.

De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta segunda subasta por el tipo mínimo indicado en el párrafo anterior, se celebrará una tercera subasta en el mismo lugar antes señalado el día 30 de septiembre de 2021, a las 3:30 de la tarde, en la cual el tipo mínimo aceptable como oferta será la mitad (1/2) del precio mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $41,971.15. Si se declare 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 mínimo de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor. Con el importe de esta venta se habrá de satisfacer el balance de la sentencia dictada en este caso el cual consiste en el pago de $83,942.31 de principal, más intereses convenidos al 6.00% anual más recargos hasta su pago, más el pago de lo pactado en la sentencia para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. Se dispone que una vez celebrada la subasta y vendido el inmueble relacionado, el alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial a los nuevos dueños dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la celebración de la Subasta. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del demandado/deudor la ocupen. El Alguacil de este Tribunal efectuará el lanzamiento de los ocupantes de ser necesario. Si la subasta es adjudicada a un tercero y luego se deja sin efecto, el tercero a favor de quién se adjudicó la subasta solo tendrá derecho a la devolución del monto consignado más no tendrá derecho a entablar recurso o reclamo adicional alguno (judicial o extrajudicial) contra el demandante y/o el acreedor y/o inversionista, dueño pagaré y/o su abogado. Por la presente también se notifica e informa a la Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Vivienda de Puerto Rico por éstos contar con una hipoteca a su favor por la suma de $13,000.00, sin interés bajo la Escritura número 535, otorgada el 27 de agosto de 2008, que consta al folio 32 del tomo 284, finca número 17,650 de Yabucoa. También, se notifica e informa a Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal, personas desconocidas que puedan tener derechos en la propiedad o título objeto de este edicto.

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

La Venta en Pública Subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga y gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la Primera, Segunda y Tercera Subasta, si eso fuera necesario, a los efectos de cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha Subasta. 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. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría de este Tribunal durante horas laborables y para la concurrencia de los licitadores expido el presente Edicto que se publicará en un periódico de circulación diaria en toda la Isla de Puerto Rico por espacio dos (2) semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana y se fijará, además, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Alcaldía y la Colecturía de Rentas Internas del Municipio donde se celebrará la Subasta y en la Colecturía más cercana del lugar de la residencia de la parte demandada. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente que firmo y sello, hoy día 7 de junio de 2021. MARIA DEL PILAR RIVERA RIVERA, ALGUACIL, SALA SUPERIOR DE HUMACAO. JENNISA GARCIA MORALES, Alguacil Auxiliar.

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMÓN.

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO DEMANDANTE VS.

ANA MALDONADO MARTÍNEZ T/C/C ANA A. MALDONADO MARTÍNEZ, SU ESPOSO PEDRO GONZÁLEZ RODRÍGUEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

DEMANDADOS CIVIL NÚM.: TB2019CV00138.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO ANUNCIANDO PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe, funcionario del

Tribunal de Bayamón, Puerto Rico, por la presente anuncia y hace saber al público en general que en cumplimiento con la Sentencia dictada en este caso con fecha 26 de marzo de 2020, y según Orden y Mandamiento del 28 de junio de 2021 librado por este honorable Tribunal, procederé a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor, y por dinero en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal con todo título derecho y/o interés de la parte demandada sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: RÚSTICA: Parcela marcada con el número ciento uno A en el plano de parcelación de la comunidad rural Ingenio del barrio Sabana Seca del término municipal de Toa Baja, con una cabida superficial de cero cuerdas con mil quinientos cincuenta y cuatro diezmilésimas de otra, equivalente a seiscientos diez punto setenta y seis metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con parcela ciento uno C de la comunidad; por el SUR, con calle número cinco de la comunidad; por el ESTE, con parcela número ciento dos de la comunidad; por el OESTE, con parcela número ciento uno de la comunidad. FINCA NÚMERO: 17,692, inscrita al folio 88 del tomo 297 de Toa Baja, Sección II de Bayamón.

Dirección Física; BO. INGENIO 101-A CALLE CLAVEL TOA BAJA, PR 00949. Se anuncia por medio de este edicto que la primera subasta habrá de celebrarse el día 27 de septiembre de 2021, a las 9:30 de la mañana, en mi oficina 503 sita en el edificio que ocupa el Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Bayamón. Siendo ésta la primera subasta que se celebrará en este caso, será el precio mínimo aceptable como oferta en la Primera Subasta, eso es el tipo mínimo pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca para la propiedad, la suma de $70,400.00. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta primera subasta por dicha suma mínima, se celebrará una segunda subasta el día 4 de octubre de 2021, a las 1:30 de la tarde, en el mismo lugar antes señalado en la cual el precio mínimo serán dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $46,933.33. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta segunda subasta por el tipo mínimo indicado en el párrafo anterior, se celebrará una tercera subasta en el mismo lugar antes señalado el día 12 de octubre de 2021, a las 1:30 de la tarde, en la cual el tipo mínimo aceptable como oferta será la mitad (1/2) del precio mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma

de $35,200.00. Si se declare 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 mínimo de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor. El Tribunal dicta Sentencia declarando con lugar la demanda y por consiguiente condena a la parte demandada, ANA MALDONADO MARTÍNEZ T/C/C ANA A. MALDONADO MARTÍNEZ, SU ESPOSO PEDRO GONZÁLEZ RODRÍGUEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS, a pagar a la parte demandante la suma de $52,160.95 de principal. Esta suma no incluye los intereses, los cuales se continuarán acumulando hasta el saldo total de la obligación, más otros cargos conforme al contrato de préstamo suscrito por los causantes.

Esta suma continúa acumulando intereses al interés anual convenido de 9.00% hasta su completo pago. La suma adeudada también continúa acumulando recargos. Además, se le impone a la parte demandada el pago de costas a favor de la parte demandante, más 10% para honorarios de abogados, hasta el saldo total de la obligación. La parte demandante ha señalado que según el pagaré suscrito tiene derecho a un 10% del valor del pagaré hipotecario para las costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. En autos esta cantidad equivale a $7,040.00. Se dispone que una vez celebrada la subasta y vendido el inmueble relacionado, el alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial a los nuevos dueños dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la celebración de la Subasta. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del demandado/deudor la ocupen. El Alguacil de este Tribunal efectuará el lanzamiento de los ocupantes de ser necesario. Si la subasta es adjudicada a un tercero y luego se deja sin efecto, el tercero a favor de quién se adjudicó la subasta solo tendrá derecho a la devolución del monto consignado más no tendrá derecho a entablar recurso o reclamo adicional alguno (judicial o extrajudicial) contra el demandante y/o el acreedor y/o inversionista, dueño pagaré y/o su abogado.

Por la presente también se notifica e informa a Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal, personas desconocidas que puedan tener de-

rechos en la propiedad o título objeto de este edicto. La Venta en Pública Subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga y gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la Primera, Segunda y Tercera Subasta, si eso fuera necesario, a los efectos de cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha Subasta. 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. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría de este Tribunal durante horas laborables y para la concurrencia de los licitadores expido el presente Edicto que se publicará en un periódico de circulación diaria en toda la Isla de Puerto Rico por espacio dos (2) semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana y se fijará, además, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Alcaldía y la Colecturía de Rentas Internas del Municipio donde se celebrará la Subasta y en la Colecturía más cercana del lugar de la residencia de la parte demandada. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente que firmo y sello, hoy día 13 de julio de 2021.

JOSE F MARRERO ROBLES, ALGUACIL, SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMON.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO DEMANDANTE VS.

JOSÉ RAFAEL ECHEVARRÍA ROMERO, SU ESPOSA AIDA MARITZA MONTALVO PÉREZ T/C/C AIDA MERITZA MONTALVO PÉREZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

DEMANDADOS CIVIL NÚM.: BY2019CV02127.

SOBRE: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA (IN REM). EDICTO ANUNCIANDO PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe, funcionario del Tribunal de

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Bayamón, Puerto Rico, por la presente anuncia y hace saber al público en general que en cumplimiento con la Sentencia dictada en este caso con fecha 26 de marzo de 2020, y según Orden y Mandamiento del 29 de junio de 2021 librado por este honorable Tribunal, procederé a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor, y por dinero en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal con todo título derecho y/o interés de la parte demandada sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar número “Cuarenta” de la Manzana “Cuatro” IV, radicado en la Urbanización Royal Town, situada en el Barrio Cerro Gordo de Bayamón, con un área de doscientos trece metros cuadrados con cincuenta centímetros; en lindes por el NORTE, con la calle cuarentiuno, distancia de siete metros; por el SUR, con los solares cuarentinueve y cincuenta, distancia de siete metros; por el ESTE, con el solar treintinueve, distancia de treinta metros con cincuenta centímetros; y por el OESTE, con el solar cuarentiuno, distancia de treinta metros con cincuenta centímetros. Contiene una casa de concreto diseñada para una familia. FINCA NÚMERO: 46,020, inscrita al folio 176 del tomo 1024 de Bayamón Sur, sección I de Bayamón. Direccion Física; URB. ROYAL TOWN 40-4 CALLE 41 BAYAMÓN PR 00956. Se anuncia por medio de este edicto que la primera subasta habrá de celebrarse el día 27 de septiembre de 2021, a las 9:45 de la mañana, en mi oficina 503 sita en el edificio que ocupa el Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Bayamón. Siendo ésta la primera subasta que se celebrará en este caso, será el precio mínimo aceptable como oferta en la Primera Subasta, eso es el tipo mínimo pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca para la propiedad, la suma de $106,700.00. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta primera subasta por dicha suma mínima, se celebrará una segunda subasta el día 4 de octubre de 2021, a las 1:45 de la tarde, en el mismo lugar antes señalado en la cual el precio mínimo serán dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $71,133.33. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta segunda subasta por el tipo mínimo indicado en el párrafo anterior, se celebrará una tercera subasta en el mismo lugar antes señalado el día 12 de octubre de 2021, a las 1:45 de la tarde, en la cual el tipo mínimo aceptable como oferta será la mitad (1/2) del precio mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipo-

teca, la suma de $53,350.00. Si se declare 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 mínimo de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor. El Honorable Tribunal dictó Sentencia In Rem, declarando Con Lugar la demanda al incumplir la parte demandada con los términos del contrato hipotecario y ordenando la venta en pública subasta del inmueble antes descrito. La parte demandada incumplió con los términos del préstamo hipotecario. No obstante, el día 23 de agosto de 2019, el demandado, JOSÉ RAFAEL ECHEVARRÍA ROMERO radicó en el Tribunal de Quiebras para el Distrito de Puerto Rico una petición de quiebra, Caso Número 1904830-MCF13. El día 22 de febrero de 2016, el Tribunal de Quiebras confirmó el “Chapter 13 Plan” propuesto por el demandado el cual autorizaba el levantamiento de la paralización automática en cuanto al inmueble objeto de ejecución en el presente pleito. Por tanto, la parte demandante solicitó la continuación de los procedimientos en el presente caso únicamente in rem. Se dispone que una vez celebrada la subasta y vendido el inmueble relacionado, el alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial a los nuevos dueños dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la celebración de la Subasta. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del demandado/deudor la ocupen.

El Alguacil de este Tribunal efectuará el lanzamiento de los ocupantes de ser necesario. Si la subasta es adjudicada a un tercero y luego se deja sin efecto, el tercero a favor de quién se adjudicó la subasta solo tendrá derecho a la devolución del monto consignado más no tendrá derecho a entablar recurso o reclamo adicional alguno (judicial o extrajudicial) contra el demandante y/o el acreedor y/o inversionista, dueño pagaré y/o su abogado. Por la presente también se notifica e informa a Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal, personas desconocidas que puedan tener derechos en la propiedad o título objeto de este edicto. La Venta en Pública Subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga y gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica

y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la Primera, Segunda y Tercera Subasta, si eso fuera necesario, a los efectos de cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha Subasta. 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. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría de este Tribunal durante horas laborables y para la concurrencia de los licitadores expido el presente Edicto que se publicará en un periódico de circulación diaria en toda la Isla de Puerto Rico por espacio dos (2) semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana y se fijará, además, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Alcaldía y la Colecturía de Rentas Internas del Municipio donde se celebrará la Subasta y en la Colecturía más cercana del lugar de la residencia de la parte demandada. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente que firmo y sello, hoy día 13 de julio de 2021.

JOSE F MARRERO ROBLES, ALGUACIL, SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMON.

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VICTOR CELSO ORTIZ MONTAÑEZ, SU ESPOSA IVETTE TORRES RIVERA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

DEMANDADOS CIVIL NÚM.: BY2019CV03422.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO ANUNCIANDO PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe, funcionario del Tribunal de Bayamón, Puerto Rico, por la presente anuncia y hace saber al público en general que en cumplimiento con la Sentencia dictada en este caso con fecha 18 de agosto de 2020, y según Orden y Mandamiento del 2 de julio de 2021 librado por este honorable Tribunal, procederé a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor, y por

22 dinero en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal con todo título derecho y/o interés de la parte demandada sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: PENTHOUSE: Apartamento residencial número ochocientos cincuenta y uno (851) de forma irregular, constituido por dos (2) niveles, localizado en la quinta planta del módulo ocho (8) del Condominio La Floresta que está situado en el Barrio Minillas del término municipal de Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Consta de dos niveles, siendo los linderos del primer nivel los siguientes: por el NORTE, con el apartamento número ochocientos cincuenta y dos (852), área común y espacio exterior, en una distancia de quince punto veinte metros lineales (15.20 m.l.); por el SUR, con espacio exterior, en una distancia de trece punto dieciséis metros lineales (13.16 m.l.); por el ESTE, con espacio exterior, en una distancia de nueve punto cincuenta y cinco metros lineales (9.55 m.l.); por el OESTE, con espacio exterior, en una distancia de nueve punto cincuenta y cinco metros lineales (9.55 m.l.). Consta el mismo de tres habitaciones con sus respectivos “closets”, una sala-comedor, cocina, dos baños, área de almacenar, “laundry” y terraza. Los baños están equipados con bañera, lavamanos y servicio sanitario. Se incluye “bidet” en el baño del cuarto principal. El área del primer nivel es de ciento quince punto ochenta metros cuadrados (115.80 m.c.). Los linderos del segundo nivel de este apartamento son los siguientes: por el NORTE, con el apartamento número ochocientos cincuenta y dos (852), en una distancia de seis punto sesenta y tres metros lineales (6.63 m.l.); por el SUR, con área común limitada, en una distancia de seis punto sesenta y tres metros lineales (6.63 m.l.); por el ESTE, con área común limitada, en una distancia de seis punto cero dos metros lineales (6.02 m.l.); por el OESTE, con área común limitada, en una distancia de seis punto cero dos metros lineales (6.02 m.l.). El segundo nivel de este apartamento consta de un área privada techada de treinta y cinco punto cero seis metros cuadrados (35.06 m.c.) y una terraza descubierta que se considera elemento exclusivo a este apartamento. Las mejoras a esta área están regidas por la Escritura matriz y el Registro de Condómines, según el detalle de terraza techada provisto. Ambos niveles están conectados por una escalera localizada en el interior del apartamento, la cual conecta ambos niveles. El área total del apartamento es de

ciento cincuenta punto ochenta y siete metros cuadrados (150.87 m.c.). La puerta de entrada de este apartamento está situada en su lindero Norte y por ella se sale a la escalera y al área de circulación del proyecto. Este apartamento tiene una participación de cero punto siete cero ocho siete por ciento (0.7087%) en los elementos comunes generales del proyecto.

Le corresponde como elemento exclusivo los estacionamientos identificados con los números ciento siete (107) y ciento ocho (108).

FINCA NÚMERO: 77,679, inscrita al folio 161 del tomo 1878 de Bayamón Sur, sección I de Bayamón. Nota aclaratoria: En el Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección I, la descripción registral consta tal y como fue transcrita anteriormente. En la Escritura número 191, otorgada el 27 de abril de 2004 y en la escritura número 191 de Modificación de Hipoteca y Cancelación Parcial, otorgada el 28 de septiembre de 2012, se indica lo siguiente; El segundo nivel de este apartamento consta de un área privada techada de treinta y cinco punto cero siete metros cuadrados (35.07 m.c.) y una terraza descubierta que se considera elemento exclusivo a este apartamento.

Dirección física: COND. LA FLORESTA APT. 851 (1000 CARR. 831) BAYAMON, PR 00956. Se anuncia por medio de este edicto que la primera subasta habrá de celebrarse el día 30 de septiembre de 2021, a las 10:15 de la mañana, en la oficina de Alguaciles en el 4to Piso, sita en el edificio que ocupa el Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Bayamón. Siendo ésta la primera subasta que se celebrará en este caso, será el precio mínimo aceptable como oferta en la Primera Subasta, eso es el tipo mínimo pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca para la propiedad, la suma de $138,430.23. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta primera subasta por dicha suma mínima, se celebrará una segunda subasta el día 7 de octubre de 2021, a las 2:15 de la tarde, en el mismo lugar antes señalado en la cual el precio mínimo serán dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $92,286.82. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta segunda subasta por el tipo mínimo indicado en el párrafo anterior, se celebrará una tercera subasta en el mismo lugar antes señalado el día 18 de octubre de 2021, a las 2:15 de la tarde, en la cual el tipo mínimo aceptable como oferta será la mitad (1/2) del precio mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $69,215.11. Si se declare desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a

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favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo mínimo de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor.

Con el importe de esta venta se habrá de satisfacer el balance de la sentencia dictada en este caso el cual consiste en el pago de $127,790.54 de principal, más intereses convenidos al 5.95% anual más recargos hasta su pago, más el pago de lo pactado en la sentencia para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. Se dispone que una vez celebrada la subasta y vendido el inmueble relacionado, el alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial a los nuevos dueños dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la celebración de la Subasta. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del demandado/deudor la ocupen. El Alguacil de este Tribunal efectuará el lanzamiento de los ocupantes de ser necesario. Si la subasta es adjudicada a un tercero y luego se deja sin efecto, el tercero a favor de quién se adjudicó la subasta solo tendrá derecho a la devolución del monto consignado más no tendrá derecho a entablar recurso o reclamo adicional alguno (judicial o extrajudicial) contra el demandante y/o el acreedor y/o inversionista, dueño pagaré y/o su abogado.

Por la presente también se notifica e informa a Doral Bank, hoy Banco Popular de Puerto Rico por éste contar con una hipoteca y una anotación de demanda a su favor. La hipoteca por la suma de $36,400.00, con intereses al 5.95% anual, escritura #192, inscrito al folio 161 vuelto del tomo 1878 de Bayamón Sur, inscripción 3ra. Y la anotación de demanda por la suma de $26,672.19 mas intereses bajo el civil #BY20019CV01750, anotado en sistema Karibe de Bayamón Sur, anotación A del 22 de abril de 2019. También, se notifica e informa a Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal, personas desconocidas que puedan tener derechos en la propiedad o título objeto de este edicto. La Venta en Pública Subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga y gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la Primera, Segunda y Tercera Subasta, si eso fuera necesario, a los efectos de cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha Subasta.

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. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría de este Tribunal durante horas laborables y para la concurrencia de los licitadores expido el presente Edicto que se publicará en un periódico de circulación diaria en toda la Isla de Puerto Rico por espacio dos (2) semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana y se fijará, además, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Alcaldía y la Colecturía de Rentas Internas del Municipio donde se celebrará la Subasta y en la Colecturía más cercana del lugar de la residencia de la parte demandada. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente que firmo y sello, hoy día 2 de agosto de 2021. MARIBEL LANZAR VELAZQUEZ, ALGUACIL, SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMON. ***

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

EDWARD ROSA FELICIANO, POR SI Y EN LA CUOTA VIUDAL USUFRUCTUARIA DE LA SUCESIÓN DE PRISCILA RODRIGUEZ VELEZ; LA SUCESIÓN DE PRISCILA RODRIGUEZ VELEZ COMPUESTA POR JAN CARLO ROSA Y GLENYS SOE ROSA RODRIGUEZ; FULANO Y FULANA DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESIÓN; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM); ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA

Demandados Civil Núm.: BY2019CV05017.

(403). Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA “IN REM” (VÍA ORDINARIA). EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y hace CONSTAR: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil que suscribe por

la Secretaría del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMON, SALA SUPERIOR, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor en efectivo, cheque certificado en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América el 23 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMON, SALA SUPERIOR, QUINTO PISO SALA 503, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en: 3-I8 CALLE 46 URB. ALTURAS DE BUCARABONES TOA ALTA, PR 00953 y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Alturas de Bucarabones, situada en el Barrio Ortiz del término municipal de Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, con el número y colindancias que se relacionan a continuación: Solar número tres del bloque “I” ocho (3I-8), con un área de doscientos treinta y cuatro metros cuadrados con catorce centésimas de otro (234.14 m.c.). En lindes por el NORTE, en diez metros con dieciocho centímetros (10.18), con el solar número tres “I” veintitrés (3I-23); por el SUR, en diez metros con dieciocho centímetros (10.18), con la calle número cuarenta y seis (46); por el ESTE, en veintitrés metros (23.00), con el solar número tres “I” nueve (3I-9) y por el OESTE, en veintitrés metros (23.00), con el solar número tres “I” siete (3I-7). Afecto a una servidumbre para mantenimiento de noventa y un centímetros (0.91) de ancho que discurre por su colindancia Este a favor del solar número tres “I” nueve (3I-9) conforme a las condiciones restrictivas impuestas para mantenimiento de la pared no-medianera sobre cuya pared no se podrá construir ni intervenir en forma alguna por pertenecer exclusivamente al dueño del solar número tres “I” nueve (3I-9).

Contiene una casa de concreto armado y bloques diseñada para una familia. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita al Folio 146 del Tomo 311 de Toa Alta, finca número 15,352, Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección Tercera. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $117,593.75. Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 30 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 2:30

DE LA TARDE. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $78,395.83. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 7 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021, A LAS 2:30 DE LA TARDE. Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $ 58,796.87. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura de hipoteca número 10 otorgada en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el día 23 de febrero de 2007, ante el Notario Carlos L. González Alonso, la cual consta inscrita al Folio 3603 del Tomo 556 de Toa Alta, finca número #15,352, Inscripción Sexta (6ta). Modificada en cuanto a su principal que será de $117,593.75; en cuanto a su interés que será de 3.75% anual; en cuanto a su pago mensual de principal e interés será por la cantidad de $544.59, en cuanto a su vencimiento que será el primero (1ro) de julio de 2043; y en cuanto al tipo mínimo en caso de ejecución de hipoteca será de $117,593.75, según consta de la escritura de modificación de hipoteca número 77, otorgada el día 28 de junio de 2013, en San Juan, Puerto Rico ante la Notario Público Marielba Rivera Velázquez, la cual consta inscrita al Tomo Karibe de Toa Alta, finca número #15,352, inscripción novena (9na). Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $107,813.70 por concepto de principal, desde el 1ro de noviembre de 2017, más intereses al tipo pactado de 3.75% anual que continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación.

Además, Edward Rosa Feliciano y La Sucesión de Priscila Rodríguez Vélez 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 $12,053.10. Además, Edward Rosa Feliciano y La Sucesión de Priscila Rodríguez Vélez se comprometió a pagar una suma equivalente a $12,053.10 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca y una suma equivalente a

$12,053.10 para cubrir intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley. 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. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMON, SALA SUPERIOR durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. Surge de un estudio de título que, sobre la finca descrita anteriormente, pesa el gravamen posterior a la hipoteca que se ejecuta mediante este procedimiento que se relaciona a continuación: Hipoteca subordinada en garantía de un pagaré a favor de Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $4,160.00, sin intereses, vencedero el día 1 de marzo de 2037, constituida mediante la escritura número 236, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 28 de agosto de 2009, ante la notario Jacqueline J. Martinez Romero, e inscrita al folio 3602 del tomo 556 de Toa Alta, finca número 15,352, inscripción 7ma, como Asiento Abreviado extendidas las lineas el día 27 de noviembre de 2017, en virtud de la Ley número 216 del día 27 de diciembre de 2010. (Fue presentado el día 24 de septiembre de 2009 al Asiento 266 del Diario 501). Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores desconocidos, no inscritos o presentados que 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 im-

porte del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. La propiedad objeto de ejecución y descrita anteriormente se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores una vez el Honorable Tribunal expida la correspondiente Orden de Confirmación de Venta Judicial. Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy día 10 de agosto de 2021. EDGARDO ELÍAS VARGAS SANTANA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #193, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN, SALA SUPERIOR.

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

SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC Demandante V.

MANUEL ALTAGRACIA PÉREZ CAMINERO, MAGDA MARIBEL DE LOS SANTOS SENCIÓN Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS; JOHN DOE; RICHARD ROE COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES DESCONOCIDOS

Demandado(a) Civil: CA2021CV00732. SALA: 404. Sobre: SUSTITUCION DE PAGARE EXTRAVIADO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE, DEMANDADOS DESCONOCIDOS

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que 4 de agosto de 2021 este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circula-

The San Juan Daily Star ción 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 10 de agosto de 2021 En CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, el 10 de agosto de 2021.

LCDA MARILYN APONTE RODRIGUEZ, Secretario(a).

F/DAMARIS TORRES RUIZ, Secretario(a) Auxiliar.

LEGAL NOTICE

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Secretario(a) Auxiliar.

TAL Y FULANA DE TAL

Demandado(a) LEGAL NOTICE Civil: CA2019CV01570. Sobre: Estado Libre Asociado de Puer- EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA . to Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENDE JUSTICIA Tribunal de Pri- CIA POR EDICTO. mera Instancia Sala Superior A: GRISSELYZ CRUZ de SAN JUAN. RESTO, SU ESPOSO,

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante V.

SUCESIÓN DE JOSÉ LUIS QUIÑONES RIVERA COMPUESTA POR SUS MIEMBROS FULANO DE TAL Y FULANA DE TAL

Demandado(a) Civil: SJ2019CV05572. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA . NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: FULANO DE TAL Y FULANA DE TAL COMO MIEMBROS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE JOSÉ LUIS QUIÑONES RIVERA

Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de Pri- (Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) mera Instancia Sala Superior EL SECRETARIO(A) que susde San Juan . cribe le notifica a usted que ORIENTAL BANK 9 de agosto de 2021 este TriDemandante V. ROSA SUÁREZ SIERRA bunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución T/C/C ROSA ELENA en este caso, que ha sido debiSUÁREZ SIERRA damente registrada y archivada Demandado(a) en autos donde podrá usted enCivil: HA2021CV00089. Sobre: terarse detalladamente de los EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA . términos de la misma. Esta noNOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTEN- tificación se publicará una sola CIA POR EDICTO. vez en un periódico de circulaA: ROSA SUÁREZ ción general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días SIERRA T/C/C ROSA ELENA SUÁREZ SIERRA siguientes a su notificación. Y, (Nombre de las partes a las que se le siendo o representando usted notifican la sentencia por edicto) una parte en el procedimiento EL SECRETARIO(A) que sus- sujeta a los términos de la Sencribe le notifica a usted que tencia, Sentencia Parcial o Re9 de agosto de 2021 este Tri- solución, de la cual puede estabunal ha dictado Sentencia, blecerse recurso de revisión o Sentencia Parcial o Resolución apelación dentro del término de en este caso, que ha sido debi- 30 días contados a partir de la damente registrada y archivada publicación por edicto de esta en autos donde podrá usted notificación, dirijo a usted esta enterarse detalladamente de notificación que se considerará los términos de la misma. Esta hecha en la fecha de la publinotificación se publicará una cación de este edicto. Copia de sola vez en un periódico de esta notificación ha sido archicirculación general en la Isla vada en los autos de este caso, de Puerto Rico, dentro de los con fecha de 11 de agosto de 10 días siguientes a su notifica- 2021. En SAN JUAN, Puerto ción. Y, siendo o representando Rico, el 1 de agosto de 2021. usted una parte en el proce- GRISELDA RODRIGUEZ COdimiento sujeta a los términos LLADO, Secretario(a). f/ELSA de la Sentencia, Sentencia MAGALY CANDELARIO CAParcial o Resolución, de la cual BRERA, Secretario(a) Auxiliar. puede establecerse recurso de LEGAL NOTICE revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a Estado Libre Asociado de Puerpartir de la publicación por edic- to Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL to de esta notificación, dirijo a DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de Priusted esta notificación que se mera Instancia Sala Superior considerará hecha en la fecha de CAROLINA. de la publicación de este edicBANCO POPULAR DE to. Copia de esta notificación ha PUERTO RICO sido archivada en los autos de Demandante V. este caso, con fecha de 11 de SUCESIÓN DE JOSÉ agosto de 2021 En SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, el 11 de agosto LUIS QUIÑONES RIVERA COMPUESTA POR SUS de 2021. Griselda Rodríguez Collado , Secretario(a). f/ Elsa MIEMBROS FULANO DE Magaly Candelario Cabrera ,

OMAR ALEJANDRO PARRILLA ROMAN 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 21 de octubre de 2019, 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 11 de agosto de 2021. En CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, el 11 de agosto de 2021.

LCDA. MARILYN APONTE RODRIGUEZ, Secretario(a). f/ BETHZAIDA MERCADO ALVAREZ, Secretario(a) Auxiliar.

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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 agosto de 2021. En CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, el 12 de agosto de 2021. LCDA. MARILYN APONTE RODRIGUEZ, Secretario(a). f/LILLIAM ORTIZ NIEVES, Secretario(a) Auxiliar.

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

SAUL FIGUEROA CRUZ, VICTOR FIGUEROA CRUZ, EVERIDYS FIGUEROA, NILSITA FIGUEROA Demandante v.

YVONNE FIGUEROA, IVAN FIGUEROA

Demandado(a) Civil Núm. BY2021CV00674.

SALA 501. Sobre: LIQUIDACION DE COMUNIDAD DE BIENES HEREDITARIOS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: YVONNE FIGUEROA, IVAN FIGUEROA

Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de Pri- (Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) mera Instancia Sala Superior EL SECRETARIO(A) que susde CAROLINA. cribe le notifica a usted que BANCO POPULAR DE el 20 de mayo de 2021, este PUERTO RICO Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Demandante V. Sentencia Parcial o Resolución JOHN WENDEL MURPHY en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada ESPINOSA T/C/C Y en autos donde podrá usted OTROS enterarse detalladamente de Demandado(a) Civil: TJ2021CV00195. Sala: los términos de la misma. Esta 404. Sobre: EJECUCION DE notificación se publicará una HIPOTECA PROPIEDAD RE- sola vez en un periódico de SIDENCIAL . NOTIFICACIÓN circulación general en la Isla DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificaA: JOHN WENDEL ción. Y, siendo o representando MURPHY ESPINOSA usted una parte en el procediT/C/C JOSE WENDEL miento sujeta a los términos MURPHY ESPINOSA de la Sentencia, Sentencia (Nombre de las partes a las que se le Parcial o Resolución, de la cual notifican la sentencia por edicto) puede establecerse recurso de EL SECRETARIO(A) que susrevisión o apelación dentro del cribe le notifica a usted que 4 término de 30 días contados a de agosto de 2021 este Tribunal

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 16 de agosto de 2021. En BAYAMON, Puerto Rico, el 16 de agosto de 2021. LAURA I SANTA SANCHEZ, Secretario(a). F/ NEREIDA QUILES SANTANA, Secretario(a) Auxiliar.

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE BAYAMÓN.

ORIENTAL BANK Demandante V.

MIGUEL DE JESUS CRUZ

Demandado CIVIL NÚM.: SJ2021CV02480.

Sobre: Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.

A: MIGUEL DE JESUS CRUZ Urbanización Dorado del Mar, CC7 Villas de Playas 2, Dorado PR 00646; Urb. Levittown HL6 Camalia Paoli, Toa Baja PR 00949; Teléfono conocido: (787) 253-3000.

Por la presente se le emplaza para que presente al tribunal su alegación responsiva dentro de los 30 días de haber sido notificado este emplazamiento, excluyéndose el día de! 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 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 de! referido termino, 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.

Representa a la parte demandante el Lcda. Raquel Deseda Belaval, Delgado & Fernández, LLC, PO Box 11750, Fernández Juncos Station, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910-1750. Tel. [787] 274-1414. DADA en Bayamón, , Puerto Rico, a 22 de julio de 2021. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, Secretaria Regional. NOELIA MATÍAS SALAS, Secretaria Auxiliar Tribunal I.

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

FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO Demandante V.

EDGAR ENRIQUE CEDEÑO RODRIGUEZ, MARIA VIRGEN FUENTES VAZQUEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: BY2018CV04132.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y Ejecución de Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria. AVISO DE VENTA EN PÚBLICA SUBASTA. Yo, MARIBEL LANZAR VELÁZQUEZ, Alguacil de la División de Subastas del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Bayamón, a la demandada y al público en general, les notifico que, cumpliendo con un Mandamiento que se ha librado en el presente caso por el Secretario del Tribunal, de epígrafe con fecha 9 de julio de 2021 y para satisfacer la Sentencia por la cantidad de $105,401.90 de principal, dictada en el caso el 9 de marzo de 2020, notificada y archivada en autos el mismo día, procederé a vender en pública subasta, al mejor postor en pago de contado y en moneda del curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, todo derecho, título e interés que haya tenido, tenga o pueda tener la deudora demandada en cuanto a la propiedad localizada en: el Municipio de Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, el bien inmueble se describe a continuación: RUSTICA: Parcela marcada con el número 75-E en el plano de parcelación de la Comunidad Rural Mucarabones del barrio Mucarabones del término municipal de Toa Alta, con una cabida superficial de 1,351.12 metros cuadrados.

En lindes al Norte, con parcela #70-A 36-B y acceso de la comunidad; al SUR, con parcela #75 y 75-D de la comunidad; al Este, con parcela #75-F de la comunidad y al Oeste, con parcela #36-B y calle de la comunidad. Inscrita al folio 200 del tomo 281, finca #13,684 de Toa Alta, Registro de Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección III. Con el importe de dicha venta se habrá de satisfacer a la parte demandante las cantidades adeudadas, según la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, por el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Bayamón, cuyas cantidades ascienden a $105,401.90 de principal, 4% de intereses, los cuales continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda:

$549.27 de gastos por mora, los cuales continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda; $15.00 de bad check fees; más costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. El tipo mínimo para la subasta será la suma de tasación pactada, la cual es $115,862.00 según la escritura de hipoteca para la propiedad antes descrita. De declararse la subasta desierta, se procederá a una segunda subasta y servirá de tipo mínimo de 2/3 del precio mínimo antes mencionado; $77,241.33.

Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en esta segunda subasta, se procederá a una tercera subasta, en la cual regirá como tipo mínimo ésta la 1/2 del precio mínimo antes mencionado; $57,931.00. Para el lote descrito, la PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo el día 29 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA. De no comparecer postor alguno se llevará a efecto una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 6 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021, A LAS 3:30 DE LA TARDE. De no comparecer postor alguno se llevará a cabo una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 14 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021, A LAS 3:30 DE LA TARDE. La subasta o subastas antes indicadas se llevarán a efecto en la Oficina de Subastas, Cuarto Piso, del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón.

De Estudio de Título realizado no surgen gravámenes preferentes y/o posteriores. Se le advierte a los licitadores que la adjudicación se hará al mejor postor, quien deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el mismo acto de la adjudicación en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica, giro postal o cheque de gerente a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal y para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda(s) aquella(s) persona(s) que tengan interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, y para conocimiento de los licitadores y el público en general y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general, una vez por semana durante el término 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. Se les advierte a todos los interesados que todos los documentos relacionados con la presente acción de ejecución de hipoteca, así como la de la subasta, estarán disponibles para ser

examinados en la Secretaría del Tribunal. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere al crédito de ejecutante, continuarán subsiguientes entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores, previa orden judicial dirigida al Registrador de la Propiedad de la sección correspondiente para la cancelación de aquellos posteriores.

Y para conocimiento de la demandada, de los acreedores posteriores, de los licitadores, partes interesadas y público en general, expido el presente Aviso para su publicación en los lugares públicos correspondientes. Librado en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, a 2 de agosto de 2021. MARIBEL LANZAR VELÁZQUEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA #735.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante vs.

SUCESIÓN DE MARIA ANTONIA BAEZ PEÑA y SUCESIÓN DE ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ CANALES compuesta por FULANO DE TAL y ZUTANO DE TAL como herederos desconocidos; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (“CRIM”)

Demandados CIVIL NÚM: BY2019CV04687 (505). SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO (Ejecución de Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria). EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: Público en General A: SUCESIÓN DE MARIA ANTONIA BAEZ PEÑA y SUCESIÓN DE ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ CANALES compuesta por FULANO DE TAL y ZUTANO DE TAL como herederos desconocidos; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (“CRIM”)

Yo, JOSE F. MARRERO ROBLES, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #131, 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

24 SABER: Que el día 23 de septiembre de 2021 a las 9:15 de la mañana en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón, Sala 503, Quinto Piso, Bayamón, Puerto Rico, venderé en Pública Subasta la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria al mejor postor quien hará el pago en dinero en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del o la Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Bayamón durante horas laborables. Que en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una segunda subasta para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día 30 de septiembre de 2021, a la 1:15 de la tarde y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 7 de octubre de 2021, a la 1:15 de la tarde en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado.

La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar No. 27 del bloque 3-F de la URBANIZACIÓN RESIDENCIAL COVADONGA, radicado en el Barrio Candelaria del Municipio de Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, compuesto de 313.41 metros cuadrados, en lindes por el Norte, en 24.04 metros, con el solar No. 26; por el Sur, en 24.01 metros, con el solar No. 28; por el Este, en 13.05 metros, con la Calle No. 17; y por el Oeste, en 13.04 metros, con los solares No. 4 y No. 5. Enclava una casa. La escritura de hipoteca se encuentra inscrita al folio 51vto. del tomo 553 de Toa Baja, Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección Segunda, finca número 15053, inscripción Novena. La dirección física de la propiedad antes descrita es: Urbanización Covadonga, 3F27, Calle Reconquista, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. La subasta se llevará a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma de $101,348.12 de principal, intereses al 7.00% anual, desde el día 1ro. de diciembre de 2017, hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad de $11,700.00 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 $117,000.00 y de ser necesaria una segunda subasta, la cantidad mínima será una equivalente a 2/3 parte de aquella, o sea la suma de $78,000.00 y de necesitarse una tercera su-

basta la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado, es decir la suma de $58,500.00. 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 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 Bayamón, Puerto Rico, a 8 de julio de 2021. JOSE F. MARRERO ROBLES, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR #131, ALGUACIL TRIBUNAL, SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMON.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Parte Demandante Vs.

GODOFREDO CANINO ROLÓN, MAYRA ROSA CASTILLO HERNÁNDEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR

The San Juan Daily Star

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 AMBOS

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: DCD2016-0618.

Sala: 502. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO, EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente anuncia y hace constar que en cumplimiento de la Sentencia dictada el 17 de octubre de 2016, la Orden de Ejecución de Sentencia del 15 de junio de 2021 y el Mandamiento de Ejecución del 18 de junio de 2021 en el caso de epígrafe, procederé a vender el día 28 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 11:15 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Bayamón, en la Sala 503 del Quinto Piso, ubicado en la Carretera Número Dos (#2), Kilómetro 10.4, Esquina Esteban Padilla, Bayamón, Puerto Rico, al mejor postor en pago de contado y en moneda de los Estados Unidos de América, cheque de gerente o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal; todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada sobre la siguiente propiedad: URBANA: Solar identificado con el Número veinticuatro (24) de la Urbanización Treasure Point localizada en el Barrio Sabana, término municipal de Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 479.8465 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte: con el lote Número veintitrés (23), en una distancia de 32.00 metros; por el Sur: con el lote Número veinticinco (25), en una distancia de 32.00 metros; por el Este: con la calle Turquoise, en una distancia de 14.931 metros; y por el Oeste: con área común en una distancia de 15.60 metros. Enclava en este solar una estructura de concreto reforzado y bloques de hormigón para fines residenciales. La propiedad consta inscrita al Tomo Karibe de Vega Alta, Finca 20990. Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección III. La escritura de hipoteca consta inscrita al Tomo Karibe de Vega Alta, Finca 20990.

Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección III. Inscripción segunda. DIRECCIÓN FÍSICA: URB TREASURE POINT, 24 CALLE TURQUOISE, VEGA ALTA, PR 006928914. SUBASTAS: FECHAS: PRIMERA: 28 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2021 A LAS 11:15 DE LA MAÑANA. TIPO MÍNIMO: $445,000.00. SEGUNDA: 5 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021 A LAS 3:15 DE LA TARDE. TIPO MÍNIMO: $296,666.66. TERCERA: 13 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021

A LAS 3:15 DE LA TARDE. TIPO MÍNIMO: $222,500.00.

El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta será de $445,000.00.

De no haber adjudicación en la primera subasta se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA, el día 5 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021, A LAS 3:15 DE LA TARDE, en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será de dos terceras partes del tipo mínimo fijado en la primera subasta, o sea, $296,666.66. De no haber adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 13 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021, A LAS 3:15 DE LA TARDE, en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será la mitad del precio pactado, o sea, $222,500.00. 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 ésta es mayor. Dicho remate se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a la demandante el importe de la Sentencia por la suma de $399,091.56 de principal, más intereses sobre dicha suma al 2.99% anual desde el 1 de septiembre de 2015 hasta su completo pago, más $350.76 de recargos adeudados desde el 1 de octubre de 2015 hasta su total pago, más la cantidad estipulada de $44,500.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato de préstamo. Se notifica al acreedor posterior o a su sucesor o cesionario en derecho para que comparezca a proteger su derecho si así lo desea. Se les advierte a los interesados que todos los documentos relacionados con la presente acción de ejecución de hipoteca, así como los de Subasta, estarán disponibles para ser examinados, durante horas laborables, en el expediente del caso que obra en los archivos de la Secretaría del Tribunal, bajo el número de epígrafe y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general en Puerto Rico por espacio de dos semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana; y para su fijación en los sitios públicos requeridos por ley. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes; entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate y que la propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gra-

vámenes posteriores, tal como lo expresa la Ley Núm. 2102015. Y para el conocimiento de los demandados, de los acreedores posteriores, de los licitadores, partes interesadas y público en general, EXPIDO para su publicación en los lugares públicos correspondientes, el presente Aviso de Pública Subasta en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy 11 de agosto de 2021. EDGARDO E. VARGAS SANTANA, ALGUACIL #193, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE BAYAMÓN.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Parte Demandante Vs.

RICARDO BERRÍOS FIGUEROA, NUMIR GÓMEZ GÓMEZ T/C/C NUMIR INÉS DEL CARMEN GÓMEZ GÓMEZ T/C/C NUMIR L. GÓMEZ GÓMEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA REPRESENTADO POR EL SECRETARIO DE LA VIVIENDA Y DESARROLLO URBANO (HUD)

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: BY2019CV01580.

Sala: 701. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA “IN REM”. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente anuncia y hace constar que en cumplimiento de la Sentencia en Rebeldía dictada el 10 de septiembre de 2019, la Orden de Ejecución de Sentencia del 31 de enero de 2020 y el Mandamiento de Ejecución del 20 de febrero de 2020 en el caso de epígrafe, procederé a vender el día 28 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Bayamón, en la Sala 503 del Quinto Piso, ubicado en la Carretera Número Dos (#2), Kilómetro 10.4, Esquina Esteban Padilla, Bayamón, Puerto Rico, al mejor postor en pago de contado y en moneda de los Estados Unidos de América, cheque de gerente o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal; todo título, derecho o

interés de la parte demandada sobre la siguiente propiedad: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización El Cortijo situado en el Barrio Cerro Gordo de Bayamón, Puerto Rico, marcado con el número treinta y siete (37) del Bloque “K”, con un área de 174.78 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE: en 24.00 metros, con el solar número treinta y seis (36); por el SUR: en 24.00 metros, con el solar número treinta y ocho (38); por el ESTE: en un área de 7.00 metros, con la calle número catorce (14); y por el OESTE: en un arco de 7.51 metros con los solares números quince (15) y número dieciséis (16). En este solar enclava una casa de concreto para residencia de una familia. La propiedad consta inscrita al folio 226 del tomo 809 de Bayamón, Finca 36670. Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección I. La escritura de hipoteca y su modificación constan inscritas al folio 129 del tomo 1846 de Bayamón, Finca 36670. Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección I. Inscripción sexta y octava, respectivamente. DIRECCIÓN FÍSICA: URB. EL CORTIJO, K37 CALLE 14, BAYAMÓN, PR 00956-5629.

SUBASTAS: FECHAS: PRIMERA: 28 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2021 A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA. TIPO MÍNIMO: $120,215.30. SEGUNDA: 5 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021 A LAS 3:00 DE LA TARDE. TIPO MÍNIMO: $80,143.53. TERCERA: 13 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021 A LAS 3:00 DE LA TARDE. TIPO MÍNIMO: $60,107.65.

El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta será de $120,215.30.

De no haber adjudicación en la primera subasta se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA, el día 5 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021 A LAS 3:00 DE LA TARDE, en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será de dos terceras partes del tipo mínimo fijado en la primera subasta, o sea, $80,143.53. De no haber adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 13 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021 A LAS 3:00 DE LA TARDE, en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será la mitad del precio pactado, o sea, $60,107.65. 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 ésta es mayor. Dicho remate se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a la demandante el importe de la Sentencia por la suma de $108,798.14 de principal, más intereses sobre dicha suma al 4.625% anual desde

el 1 de abril de 2016 hasta su completo pago, más $882.04 de recargos acumulados, más la cantidad estipulada de $11,469.50 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato de préstamo. Surge del Estudio de Título Registral que sobre esta propiedad pesan los siguientes gravámenes posteriores a la hipoteca que por la presente se pretende ejecutar: a. Hipoteca: Constituida por Ricardo Berrios Figueroa y su esposa, Numir Gómez Gómez, en garantía de un pagaré a favor de Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, o a su orden, por la suma de $5,031.00, sin intereses y vencedero el 1 de noviembre de 2040, según consta de la escritura número 249, otorgada en San Juan, el 31 de mayo de 2012, ante el notario Roberto Luis Varela Ríos. Inscrita al Tomo Karibe de Bayamón.

Inscripción novena. b. Aviso de demanda: Pleito seguido por Banco Popular de Puerto Rico vs. Ricardo Berrios Figueroa y Numir Gómez Gómez, también conocida como Numir Inés del Carmen Gómez Gómez y como Numir I. Gómez Gómez, Estados Unidos de América, representado por el Secretario de la Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD), ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón, en el caso civil número BY2019CV01580 sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca en la que se reclama el pago de hipoteca con un balance de $108,798.14 y otras cantidades, según Demanda de fecha 29 de marzo de 2019. Anotada al Tomo Karibe de Bayamón. Anotación A. Se notifica al acreedor posterior o a su sucesor o cesionario en derecho para que comparezca a proteger su derecho si así lo desea. Se les advierte a los interesados que todos los documentos relacionados con la presente acción de ejecución de hipoteca, así como los de Subasta, estarán disponibles para ser examinados, durante horas laborables, en el expediente del caso que obra en los archivos de la Secretaría del Tribunal, bajo el número de epígrafe y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general en Puerto Rico por espacio de dos semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana; y para su fijación en los sitios públicos requeridos por ley.

Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes; entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extin-

ción el precio del remate y que la propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores, tal como lo expresa la Ley Núm. 2102015. Y para el conocimiento de los demandados, de los acreedores posteriores, de los licitadores, partes interesadas y público en general, EXPIDO para su publicación en los lugares públicos correspondientes, el presente Aviso de Pública Subasta en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy 11 de agosto de 2021. EDGARDO E. VARGAS SANTANA, ALGUACIL #193, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE BAYAMÓN.

LEGAL NOTICE M&T 72144 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO.

Roosevelt Cayman Asset Company IV Plaintiff, v.

Francisco Javier González Soto

Defendant CIVIL NO: 18-01505-DRD. RE: Collection of Money and Mortgage Foreclosure. NOTICE OF SALE.

TO: Francisco Javier González Soto, General Public, and all parties that may have an interest in the property

WHEREAS, Judgment in favor of Plaintiff was entered for the principal sum of $243,983.43 plus interest at a rate of 5.618420% per annum since July 1, 2014 until the debt is paid in full. Such interests continue to accrue until the debt is paid in full. The defendant was also ordered to pay Plaintiff late charges in the amount of 5.000% of each and any monthly installment not received by the note holder within 15 days after the installment was due until the debt is paid in full.

Such late charges continue to accrue until the debt is paid in full. The defendant was also ordered to pay Plaintiff all advances made under the mortgage note including but not limited to insurance premiums, taxes and inspections as well as 10% of the modified principal amount ($24,591.94) to cover costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees guaranteed under the mortgage obligation. The referred mortgage was modified by Francisco Javier González Soto and Doral Mortgage LLC, stating that its new principal balance is thereby increased to $222,156.71, with monthly installments of principal and interests in the amount of $1,515.50, bearing annual interest at a rate of 7.250% from the First (1st) day of November, 2010 until October 1st, 2040, constituted

The San Juan Daily Star by deed number 339 executed in San Juan, September 29th, 2010 before the notary public David Toledo David. The modified mortgage is recorded at Karibe System of Toa Alta, in the Registry of Property of Bayamón, Third Section, ninth inscription. Subsequent and newly modified, stating that its new principal balance is thereby increased to $245,919.41, with monthly installments of principal and interests in the amount of $1,175.61, bearing annual interest at a rate of 5.618420% from the First (1st) day of May, 2013 until pay off April 1st, 2053, with a last payment in the amount of $21,503.04, constituted by deed number 112 executed in San Juan, March 30th, 2013 before the notary public Leilany Carrión Del Toro.

The newly modified mortgage is recorded Karibe System of Toa Alta, in the Registry of Property of Bayamón, Third Section, tenth inscription. The records of the case and these proceedings may be examined by interested parties at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico or by accessing the electronic court records. WHEREAS, pursuant to said judgment, the undersigned SPECIAL MASTER, Joel Ronda Feliciano, was ordered to sell at public auction for US currency in cash or certified check, without appraisal or right to redemption to the highest bidder and at 441 Calle E, Frailes Industrial Park, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969, (18.3698579, -66.1124836) the following property: URBANA: Solar No. 19, Bloque ‘P’ de la URBANIZACION MONTE SOL, radicado en el término municipal de Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, con cabida superficial de 1,634.92 metros cuadrados, equivalentes a 0.4159 cuerda.

En lindes por el Norte, en varias alineaciones de 12.0382 metros, 9.2641 metros y 13.7680 metros, con la Quebrada Langilones, que lo separa de terreno propiedad de Hacienda del Caribe Development y a lo largo de la cual corre una servidumbre de paso de protección de la quebrada (green belt right of wall), de 5.00 metros de ancho; por el Sur, en dos alineaciones de 22.102 metros y 18.529 metros, con el solar No. 20 del Bloque ‘F’ y con la Calle No. 1 de la Urbanización; por el Este, en dos alineaciones de 2.507 metros y 31.943 metros, con el solar No. 12 del Bloque ‘G’; y por el Oeste, en varias alineaciones de 16.505 metros, 15.458 metros y 15.523 metros con los solares Nos. 18, 17 y 16 del Bloque ‘F’. Enclava una casa.15. The property is identified with the number 15,629 and is recorded at page number 32 overleaf of volume number

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317 of Toa Alta, in the Registry of Property of Bayamón, Third Section. WHEREAS, The mortgage foreclosed as part of the instant proceeding is recorded at Karibe System of Toa Alta, sixth inscription in the Registry of Property of Bayamón, Third Section. WHEREFORE, the FIRST PUBLIC SALE will be held on OCTOBER 1, 2021 AT 9:55 AM and the minimum bidding amount that will be accepted is the sum of $245,919.41. In the event said first auction does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a SECOND PUBLIC AUCTION shall be held on OCTOBER 8, 2021 AT 9:55 AM and the minimum bidding amount that will be accepted is the sum of $163,946.27. If said second auction does not result in the adjudication and sale of the property, a THIRD public auction shall be held on OCTOBER 15, 2021 AT 9:55 AM and the minimum bidding amount that will be accepted is the sum of $122,959.71. Upon confirmation of the sale, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens. For further particulars, reference is made to the judgment entered by the Court in this case, which can be examined in the aforementioned office of the Clerk of the Unites States District Court. San Juan, Puerto Rico, this day of August 16, 2021. (SING.) Joel Ronda Feliciano, Special Master. Tel: (787) 565-0515. Email: rondajoel@me.com.

LEGAL NOTICE M&T 72187 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO.

Roosevelt Cayman Asset Company II Plaintiff v.

Jimmy Fuentes Fonseca; Blanca Iris Díaz Plaza a/k/a Blanca I. Diaz Plaza and the Conjugal Partnership among them

Defendants CIVIL NO: 19-01469-GAG. RE: Collection of Money and Mortgage Foreclosure. NOTICE OF SALE.

TO: Jimmy Fuentes Fonseca; Blanca Iris Díaz Plaza a/k/a Blanca I. Diaz Plaza and the Conjugal Partnership among them, General Public, and all parties that may have an interest in the property

WHEREAS, Judgment in favor of Plaintiff was entered for the principal sum of $240,764.36 of which $107,699.81 is a deferred principal which does not accrue interest and the balance amount of $133,064.55, plus interest at a rate of 5.250% per annum

since October 1, 2017 until the debt is paid in full. Such interests continue to accrue until the debt is paid in full. The defendants were also ordered to pay Plaintiff late charges in the amount of 5.000% of each and any monthly installment not received by the note holder within 15 days after the installment was due until the debt is paid in full. Such late charges continue to accrue until the debt is paid in full. The defendants were also ordered to pay Plaintiff all advances made pursuant to the mortgage note including but not limited to insurance premiums, taxes and inspections as well as 10% of the modified principal amount ($20,027.21) to cover costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees guaranteed under the mortgage obligation.

The records of the case and these proceedings may be examined by interested parties at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico or by accessing the electronic court records. WHEREAS, pursuant to said judgment, the undersigned SPECIAL MASTER, Joel Ronda Feliciano, was ordered to sell at public auction for US currency in cash or certified check, without appraisal or right to redemption to the highest bidder and at 441 Calle E, Frailes Industrial Park, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969, (18.3698579, -66.1124836) the following property: URBANA: Solar marcado con el No. 16 del Bloque ‘DN’ de la URBANIZACIÓN LEVITTOWN, Barrio Sabana Seca del término municipal de Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de 322.00 metros cuadrados. En linderos: Norte, en 14.00 metros, con el Lago Cerrillos, según plano Calle No. 543; por el Sur, en 14.00 metros, con el solar No. 7; por el Este, en 23.00 metros, con el solar No. 17; y por el Oeste, en 23.00 metros, con el solar No. 15. Enclava una casa de concreto y bloques para fines residenciales. The property is identified with the number 9689 and is recorded at page number 142 of volume number 582 of Toa Baja, in the Registry of Property of Bayamón, Second Section. WHEREAS, The mortgage foreclosed as part of the instant proceeding is recorded at page number 142 overleaf of volume number 582 of Toa Baja, 16th inscription in the Registry of Property of Bayamón, Second Section. WHEREAS, The referred mortgage was modified by deed number 265 executed in San Juan, April 23, 2013 before the notary public Ivonne Gonzalez Medrano, for a new and increased principal balance of $200,272.18 with monthly installments of principal and interests in the amount of $1,220.83

bearing annual interest from the First (1st) day of June, 2013 until pay off May 1st, 2043, with a last payment in the amount of $14,433.82, is recorded at page number 142 overleaf of volume number 582 of Toa Baja, the Registry of Property of Bayamón, Second Section, 17th inscription. WHEREAS the property is subject to the following junior liens: LIS PENDENS: At the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, in Civil Case No. 19-01469-GAG on collection of money and foreclosure of mortgage, followed by Roosevelt Cayman Asset Company, II versus Owners of this property, demanding payment of mortgage note recorded on the 16th inscription of this property, having an unpaid balance of $240,764.36, plus costs and interests, Lis Pendens dated May 17th, 2019, recorded on July 15th, 2019, at Karibe System, property No. 9689, of Toa Baja, notation “B”. WHEREFORE, the FIRST PUBLIC SALE will be held on OCTOBER 1, 2021 AT 10:00 AM and the minimum bidding amount that will be accepted is the sum of $200,272.18. In the event said first auction does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a SECOND PUBLIC AUCTION shall be held on OCTOBER 8, 2021 AT 10:00 AM and the minimum bidding amount that will be accepted is the sum of $133,514.79. If said second auction does not result in the adjudication and sale of the property, a THIRD PUBLIC AUCTION shall be held on OCTOBER 15, 2021 AT 10:00 AM and the minimum bidding amount that will be accepted is the sum of $100,136.09. Upon confirmation of the sale, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens. For further particulars, reference is made to the judgment entered by the Court in this case, which can be examined in the aforementioned office of the Clerk of the Unites States District Court. San Juan, Puerto Rico, this day of August 16, 2021. (SING.) Joel Ronda Feliciano, Special Master, (787) 565-0515. Email: rondajoel@ me.com.

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMON.

COOP. DE AHORRO Y CREDITO LA PUERTORRIQUEÑA Demandante Vs.

LOUIS MARTINEZ DAVILA

Demandado CIVIL NUM. DCD2018-0094 (701). SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y E.JECUCION DE

HIPOTECA, EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EEUU ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PR.

A: LOUIS MARTINEZ DAVILA: Dirección Postal: Dorado del Mar, #86 Villas de Golf Este, Dorado, P.R. 00646.

AL PUBLICO EN GENERAL:

El Alguacil del Tribunal que suscribe anuncia y hace constar; A- Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento fechado 5 de marzo de 2019, librado por este Honorable Tribunal en el caso de epígrafe, procederé a vender en pública subasta, en la Sala 503, Quinto Piso, del edificio que ocupa el Centro Judicial de Bayamón, al mejor postor y por dinero en efectivo o cheque certificado, todo título, derecho y/o interés de la parte demandada sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número Ochenta y Seis(86) de la Urbanización Dorado del Mar Hotel and Country Club, Primera Sección(East), localizada en el Barrio Pueblo del término municipal de Dorado, Puerto Rico. Dicho solar ubica dentro de la parcela identificada en el plano de segregación del desarrollo conocido por Dorado del Mar Hotel and Country Club como Townhouses Remnant Parcel(East). Este solar tiene una cabida de doscientos sesenta y siete punto sesenta y siete(267.67) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, en una distancia de veintinueve punto quinientos noventa y seis metros, con el solar número ochenta y cinco; por el Sur, en una distancia de treinta punto doscientos cuatro metros, con área denominada common area; por el Este, en dos alineaciones distintas en una distancia de uno punto ciento cuarenta y seis metros y en un arco de longitud de siete punto seiscientos cuarenta y tres metros, con la calle número uno de dicha urbanización y por el Oeste, en una distancia de ocho punto setecientos sesenta y dos metros, con área denominada common area; todos estos solares pertenecientes al referido desarrollo urbano. Se le asignan a este inmueble dos espacios de estacionamiento localizados dentro del área común destinada a estos propósitos, los cuales estarán marcados con el número de dicha unidad de vivienda.

Enclava una unidad de vivienda de concreto diseñada para una familia. --Inscrita al folio 133 del tomo 240 de Dorado, Sección Cuarta del Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, finca número 11,385. B- Que los autos y todos los docu-

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mentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado están de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables bajo el epígrafe de este caso. C- Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravamenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al credito del ejecutante, continuaran subsistentes, entendiendose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extincion el precio del remate. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. D- Que la propiedad se encuentra afecta al siguiente gravamen anterior; Ninguno; Gravamen posterior; Ninguno. E- La subasta se llevará a cabo para satisfacer a la parte demandante el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $236,574.38; desglosados en $233,859.15 de principal e intereses acumulados al 6.75% anual, hasta su total y completo pago; $1,059.14 de recargos; $2,715.23 en deficiencia de cuenta de reserva, mas la suma de $21, 200. 00 pactados para el pago de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, intereses vencidos acumulados y en cantidad asegurada por adelantos. Se fija como tipo mínimo para la primera subasta la cantidad de $212,000.00. La primera subasta se celebrará el día 20 de · septiembre de 2021, a las 10: 45 de la mañana, en la Sala 503, Quinto Piso del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Bayamón, por el tipo mínimo de $212,000.00. De declararse desierta dicha primera subasta, se celebrará en el mismo lugar antes mencionado, una segunda subasta el día 27 de septiembre de 2021, a las 2:45 de la tarde. El precio para la segunda subasta lo será 2/3 del tipo mínimo correspondiente fijado para la primera subasta, o sea, $141,333.33. De declararse desierta esta segunda subasta por el tipo mínimo indicado en el párrafo anterior, se celebrará en el mismo lugar, una tercera subasta el día 4 de octubre de 2021, a la 2:45 de la tarde, con el tipo mínimo de la mitad del tipo mínimo fijado para la primera subasta, o sea, $106,000.00. Y PARA QUE ASI CONSTE, para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general y por un término de dos(2) semanas en los sitios públicos conforme a la Ley expido el presente bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal, hoy 28 de junio de 2021, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico. EDGARDO E VARGAS SANTANA, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE BAYAMON.

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE VEGA BAJA.

COOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CREDITO LA PUERTORRIQUEÑA DEMANDANTE vs.

CARLOS ALBERTO VARONA HERNANDEZ

DEMANDADO CIVIL NUM. BY2020CV01160.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA, EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe, funcionario del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, por la presente anuncia y hace saber al público en general que en cumplimiento con la Sentencia dictada en este caso, fechada 8 de marzo de 2021 y de una Orden fechada 28 de mayo de 2021 y Mandamiento fechado 2 de junio de 2021, librados por este Honorable Tribunal, procederé a vender en pública subasta, en mi oficina sita en el edificio que ocupa el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, al mejor postor y por dinero en efectivo o cheque certificado, todo título, derecho y/o interés de la parte demandada sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: RUSTICA: Solar número Cuatro(4), denominado también A-Cuatro de la Urbanización Grand Palm II, localizado en el Barrio Sabana del término municipal de Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de Cuatrocientos Ochenta y Cinco punto Cuarenta y Tres(485.43) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, en una distancia de veinticinco punto ochocientos cuarenta y ocho metros, con el solar número cinco, denominado también A-cinco; por el Sur, en una distancia de treinta punto ochocientos treinta y cuatro metros, con el solar tres, también denominado A-tres; por el Este, en una distancia de de dieciséis punto quinientos uno metros, con carretera municipal y por el Oeste, en una distancia de dieciocho punto cero ochenta y seis metros, con la calle uno de la urbanización. Enclava una estructura de hormigón de dos ni veles para una familia. Inscrito al folio 189 del tomo 319 de Vega Alta, finca número 19628, Sección Tercera de Bayamón.

Se anuncia por medio de este edicto que la primera subasta en ejecución del inmueble antes descrito se celebrará el 20 de octubre de 2021, a las 10:15 am y por el tipo mínimo pactado en la hipoteca de DOSCIENTOS CUARENTA Y CUATRO MIL TRESCIENTOS SESENTA DOLARES($244,360.00). De no haber remate o adjudicación en esta primera subasta, se celebrará en el mismo lugar antes

mencionado una segunda subasta el 27 de octubre de 2021, a las 10:15 am, con tipo mínimo de $162,906.66, o sea, 2/3 del tipo mínimo correspondiente fijado para la primera subasta.

De no haber remate o adjudicación en esta segunda subasta por el tipo mínimo indicado en el párrafo anterior, se celebrara en el mismo lugar, una tercera subasta el 3 de noviembre de 2021, a la 10:15 am, con el tipo mínimo de la mitad del tipo mínimo fijado para la primera subasta. Si tampoco hubiese remate o adjudicación en la tercera subasta y se declara desierta, se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo el acreedor adjudicarse el inmueble dentro de los 10 días siguientes por la totalidad de las cantidades adeudadas. Con el importe de esta venta se habrá de satisfacer la Sentencia dictada en este caso, la cual consiste de $243,779.62 de principal,$7,376.29 de intereses que se continúan acumulando hasta su recobro total, más $23,800.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado. Se dispone que una vez celebrada la inmueble, los adjudicatarios serán puestos en dentro del término de 20 días a partir de Alguacil de este Tribunal, quien efectuará ocupantes, de ser necesario. subasta y vendido el posesión del inmueble dicha subasta por el el lanzamiento de los Se notifica e informa también TAL, como personas desconocidas inmueble objeto de este aviso. de la presente a FULANO y SUTANO DE que puedan tener derechos en el La Venta en Pública Subasta del referido inmueble se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen posterior que afecte los mismos, a cuyo efecto se hace saber la fecha, hora y lugar de estas Subastas, para que cualquiera con interés pueda comparecer a la celebración de ellas. Los autos y todos los documentos relacionados al procedimiento del caso están disponibles en la Secretaría de este Tri .bunal durante horas laborables y para la concurrencia de licitadores expido este Edicto, el cual se publicará en un diario de circulación diaria en Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas, una vez por semana y se fijará además, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Alcaldía y Colecturía de Rentas Internas del Municipio donde se celebrará la Subasta y en la Colecturía más cercana al lugar de residencia de la parte demandada. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuaran subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los

26 acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente que firmo en Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 23 de julio de 2021. LUIS F ORTIZ ROSA, Alguacil Auxiliar, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE VEGA BAJA.

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

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS CERTIFICATE TRUSTEE OF BOSCO CREDIT II TRUST SERIES 2017-1, BY FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION AS SERVICER Demandante V.

JOSE MIGUEL RIVERA CAMACHO, SUHAILL MILAGROS RIVERA RÍOS T/C/C SUHAIL MILAGROS RIVERA RÍOS Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES, COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandado Civil Núm.: PO2020CV02137.

Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE GARANTÍAS (IN REM). ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, MIGUEL A. TORRES AYALA, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Ponce, al público en general. CERTIFICO Y HAGO SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia fechado el 22 de junio de 2021, que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Ponce, en el caso arriba indicado, venderé en la fecha o fechas que más adelante se indican, en pública subasta al mejor postor, en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América, en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal, en mi oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el Centro Judicial de Ponce, Puerto Rico, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada, en el inmueble que se describe a continuación, propiedad de la parte demandada, Jose Miguel Rivera Camacho, Suhaill Milagros Rivera Ríos t/c/c Suhail Milagros Rivera Ríos y la Sociedad Legal de Bienes Gananciales, compuesta por ambos. Dirección Física: M-40 Urb. La Lula, Ponce,

Puerto Rico 00728. Finca 2,565, inscrita al folio 120 del tomo 655 de Ponce, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección II de Ponce. URBANA: Solar marcado con el número M guión cuarenta (M-40) del Plano de Inscripción del Proyecto VBC guión ciento treinta y uno (VBC-131) denominado La Lula, radicado en el Barrio Portugués del término municipal de Ponce, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de ciento ochenta y siete punto ochenta y ocho metros cuadrados (187.88 m.c.). En lindes por el NORTE, con la Calle número doce (12), en una distancia de siete metros (7.00 m); por el SUR, con la Carretera número quinientos tres (503), en una distancia de siete punto cero tres (7.03 m); por el ESTE, con el solar número cuarenta y uno (41), en una distancia de veintiséis punto diecisiete metros (26.17 m); y por el OESTE, con el solar número treinta y nueve (39), en una distancia de veintiséis punto cincuenta y un metros (26.51 m). Enclava una estructura de hormigón y bloques de hormigón dedicada a vivienda, con un reparto de tres (3) habitaciones, sala, comedor, cocina y un baño. Esta estructura forma parte de una construcción en hilera con la vivienda número cuarenta y uno (41); y por el Oeste, su pared medianera, con la vivienda número treinta y nueve (39). Finca 2,565: Por su procedencia está afecta a: a.

Servidumbre a favor de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico. b. Servidumbre a favor de la Autoridad de Fuentes Fluviales de Puerto Rico. Por sí está: a.

Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor de R-G premier Bank of Puerto Rico, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $66,800.00, con intereses al 6.875% anual, vencedero el día 1 de enero de 2037, constituida mediante la escritura número 202, otorgada en Ponce, Puerto Rico, el día 27 de diciembre de 2006, ante el notario Mario Voungh Di Frisco Pérez, e inscrita al folio 71 vuelto del tomo 1,140 de Ponce, finca número 2,565, inscripción 8va. b. Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor de la Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Vivienda de Puerto Rico, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $7,900.00, sin intereses, vencedero el día 27 de diciembre de 2012, constituida mediante la escritura número 203, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 27 de diciembre de 2006, ante el notario Mario Voungh Di Frisco, e inscrita al folio 71 vuelto del tomo 1,140 de Ponce, finca número 2,565, inscripción 9na.

Condiciones de Subsidio: Programa “La Llave para tu Hogar:” Los deudores no podrán vender, donar, permutar o de algún modo trasferir la propiedad

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dentro de un periodo de 6 años contados desde la fecha en que adjudicó el beneficio o subsidio.

Si el beneficiario fallece, sus herederos legítimos no vendrán obligados al reembolso dispuesto, si la propiedad hubiera sido legítimamente trasferida a su favor por sucesión testada o intestada. Si los herederos advinieran titulares de la propiedad dentro del periodo de 6 años y dentro del mismo decidieren vender, permutar, donar o de otro modo transferir la propiedad, vendrán obligados a efectuar el reembolso de la totalidad del subsidio o beneficio.

El incumplimiento de estas condiciones obligaré a los deudores hipotecarios a devolver a la Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Vivienda de Puerto Rico, la totalidad del subsidio o beneficio. c. Modificada la hipoteca relacionada en la inscripción 8va., por la suma de $66,800.00, la cual se amplía en la suma de $668.01, para un nuevo principal de $67,468.01, con intereses al 4.500% anual, pagadero en plazos mensuales de $358,40, vencedero el día 1 de febrero de 2038, mediante la escritura número 375, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 26 de noviembre de 2010, ante la notario Ruth Castro Algarín, e inscrita al folio 72 vuelto del tomo 1,140 de Ponce, finca número 2,565, inscripción 13a. EL SIGUIENTE DOCUMENTO SE ENCUENTRA PRESENTADO Y PENDIENTE DE: a) DESPACHO: AL ASIENTO 2020-100915-PO02 DEL SISTEMA KARIBE, se presentó el día 11 de diciembre de 2020, Demanda de fecha 10 de diciembre de 2020, en el Caso Civil número PO2020CV02137, expedida en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Ponce, seguida por Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its Individual Capacity But Solely as Certificate Trustee of Bosco Credit II Trust Series 2017-1 by Franklin Credit Management Corp as Services contra José Miguel Rivera Camacho y su esposa Suhail Milagros Rivera Ríos, mediante la cual se solicita el pago de la suma de $57,721.39 o la venta en pública subasta. El precio mínimo de este remate con relación a la Finca 2,565 antes descrita y la fecha de cada subasta serán la siguiente: FECHA DE SUBASTA: PRIMERA SUBASTA: 13 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021 A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA. PRECIO MÍNIMO: $66,800.00. HIPOTECA: Escritura Número 202 sobre Hipoteca, otorgada el día 27 de diciembre de 2006, ante el notario Mario Voungh Di Frisco Pérez y modificada mediante la Escritura Número 375, otorgada el 26 de noviembre de 2010 ante la notario ante la notario Ruth Castro Algarín. SEGUNDA SUBASTA: 20 DE OCTU-

BRE DE 2021 A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA. PRECIO MÍNIMO: $44,533.33. TERCERA SUBASTA: 27 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021 A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA. PRECIO MÍNIMO: $33,400.00. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación que se transmite y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y las preferentes, si las hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante las acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de las mismas, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Conforme a la Sentencia dictada el día 26 de abril de 2021 y notificada el 28 de abril de 2021, la anterior venta se hará para satisfacer las sumas adeudadas por concepto del préstamo garantizado por la hipoteca antes mencionada y las sumas que se mencionan a continuación: La suma principal de $57,721.39 de principal, más intereses a razón de 6.875%, desde el 1 de junio de 2017, que se acumulan diariamente hasta su total y completo pago, más la suma de $675.26 por cargos por mora, más la suma de $359.94 en conexión con la cuenta de reserva, más la suma de $6,6800.00 por concepto de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado hipotecariamente asegurados. Se notifica por la presente a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los inmuebles a ser subastados con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen del ejecutante descrito anteriormente, o acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubieren pospuesto al gravamen del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso o al portador garantizado hipotecariamente con posterioridad al gravamen del actor para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si así lo interesan o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogado, quedando 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 de acuerdo con la ley en un periódico de circulación general de la isla de Puerto Rico y en tres sitios públicos del Municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía y vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida de la parte

demandada, expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y el sello de este Tribunal en Ponce, Puerto Rico, hoy día 8 de julio de 2021.

MIGUEL A. TORRES AYALA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #560, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE PONCE.

LEGAL NOTICE M&T 56608 ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN SALA SUPERIOR.

Estrella Homes II LLC Demandante v.

Sucesión de Vilma Isabel Alicea Ortiz t/c/c Isabel Alicea Ortiz t/c/c Vilma Alicea Ortiz compuesta por Evelyn Alicea Ortiz; John Doe, Jane Doe, Richard Roe y Jane Roe como posibles herederos desconocidos

Demandados CIVIL NÚM: DCD2016-2163 (701). SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y hace CONSTAR: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil que suscribe por la Secretaría del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN SALA SUPERIOR, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor quién pagará de contado y en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, giro postal o por cheque de gerente a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia el día 30 de septiembre de 2021, a las 10:45 de la mañana en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN SALA SUPERIOR, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en Cond. San Fernando Gardens Apartments, Apt. D-141, Bayamón, PR 00957 y que se describe a continuación: PROPIEDAD HORIZANTAL: Condominio San Fernando Gardens Apartments del Barrio Pájaros de Bayamón Sur. Apartamento D-1-41, para fines residenciales con un área superficial de 917.30 pies cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, en 24’ 6’’, con pared que da al exterior del edificio; por el Sur, en 28’ 1’’, con pared que da al exterior del edificio; al Este, en 33’ 8’’, con una pared que da

al exterior del edificio y al área de estacionamiento; al Oeste, en 36’ 11’’, con el apartamento número D-142 y con las escaleras. Conta este apartamento de sala, comedor, cocina, tres dormitorios con sus respectivos guardarropas, un baño, laundry, balcón y piso de terrazo.

Su porcentaje de participación en los elementos comunes generales del residencial del que forma parte es de .0070451%.

La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita en el Folio 42 del Tomo 1187 de Bayamón, finca número 52,565, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección Primera. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $76,500.00. Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una segunda subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 7 de octubre de 2021, a las 2:45 de la tarde. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $51,000.00. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una tercera subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 18 de octubre de 2021, a las 2:45 de la tarde.

Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $38,250.00. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 262, otorgada el día 29 de junio de 2006, ante el Notario Myrtelena Díaz Pedrosa y consta inscrita en el Folio del Tomo Karibe de Bayamón, finca número 52,565, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección Primera, inscripción décima. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $67,161.02 por concepto de principal, más intereses al tipo pactado de 7.625% anual desde el día 1 de febrero de 2016. Dichos intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Se pagarán también los cargos por demora equivalentes a 10.000% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha vencimiento, la suma de $7,650.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, la suma de $7,650.00 para cubrir los intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley y la suma de $7,650.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la es-

critura de hipoteca, más intereses según provisto por la regla 44.3 de las de Procedimiento Civil. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN SALA SUPERIOR durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores ni preferentes según las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad. Surge de un estudio de título que, sobre la finca descrita anteriormente, pesan los gravámenes posteriores a la hipoteca que se ejecuta mediante este procedimiento que se relacionan más adelante. A los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de, o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso, o al portador, garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor por la presente se notifica, que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. A: AVISO DE DEMANDA: Pleito seguido por Corporación de Renovación Urbana y Vivienda de Puerto Rico vs. María Aracelis Falcón, ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón, en el caso civil número 81-4616-(502), sobre cobro de dinero y ejecución de hipoteca, en la que se reclama el pago de hipoteca, con un balance de $25,754.86 y otras cantidades, según Demanda de fecha 5 de noviembre de 1981. Anotada al folio 41 del tomo 1187 de Carolina. Anotación A. Inscrita al margen, Incripción primera. Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la

alcaldía, el Tribunal y la colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado mediante edictos dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas.

La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores sujeto a lo dispuesto en los Artículos 113 al 116 de la Ley 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015, según aplique. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy día 3 de AGOSTO de 2021.

FDO. MARIBEL LANZAR VELAZQUEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA 735.

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

AIXSA MIRANDA HERNANDEZ Demandante V.

DORAL BANK AHORA BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Y OTROS

Demandado(a) Civil: BY2020CV04047. Sala: 504. Sobre: CANCELACION DE PAGARE EXTRAVIADO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES DESCONOCIDO

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que 12 de julio de 2021 este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 23 de julio de 2021. En BAYAMON, Puerto Rico, el 23 de julio de 2021. F/ LAURA I SANTA SANCHEZ, Secretario(a). f/VIVIAN J SANABRIA, Secretario(a) Auxiliar.

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Golf carts are parked, walking is in and, yes, it’s exercise

By BILL PENNINGTON

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here is a new movement afoot in recreational golf: walking.

In swelling numbers nationwide, golfers are spurning the motorized golf cart — a standard-bearer of American golf rounds for more than 50 years — and instead choosing to stride or stroll from shot to shot.

It has contributed to a substantial rise in rounds played and spawned another novel phenomenon: The verifiable notion that golf, when a round is walked, is exercise that can supplement a fitness regimen since golfers routinely burn 700 calories or more in an outing that can traverse up to 6 miles.

Moreover, the walking boom, propelled by the advent of lightweight, trendy carry bags and technologically sophisticated pushcarts for golf bags, is being advanced by a legion of young and older players — with an increasing percentage of them women — who hark back to golf’s roots as a walk-only activity.

“Walking is cool again,” said Bob Bullis, 72, who plays four times a week at the El Macero Country Club near his home in Northern California. “I’m out there together with these kids walking, getting a good workout and playing the sport the way it was meant to be played.”

For decades, the stereotypical perception of the sport has been of sedentary golfers zooming around the course in carts with cup holders full of mixed drinks. But many golfers today are purposefully adopting a more wholesome, even Zen-like, vibe.

“Walking the two minutes from shot to shot can be peaceful meditation,” said Kevin McKinney, 51, a musician who plays regularly at the walking-only, municipally owned Hancock Golf Course in Austin, Texas. “You get your heart rate up, something you don’t experience when rattling around in a cart. It’s a beautiful setting if you let it be.”

Interviewed as he played the Hancock course last month, McKinney texted a picture to a reporter of a man and a woman golfing while they pushed a child in a baby stroller.

The increase in walking rounds — some golf courses have seen an upsurge

Winky Fowler walks and carries her bag as she plays at Bobby Jones Golf Course in Atlanta.

of 300% — is traced to the pandemic and the impact it has had on leisure pursuits.

In 2020, golf was one of the few outdoor activities considered safe from the spread of the coronavirus and American golf facilities hosted 50 million more golf rounds than they did in 2019. During much of last year, because of strict physical distancing guidelines, motorized golf cart use was banned and walking became commonplace, even at country clubs and resorts that once required the use of a golf cart.

“People discovered they liked walking and even when COVID rules were lifted this year and carts came back, people were like, ‘No, we’re going to keep walking,’” said Jerramy Hainline, the senior vice president of GolfNow, an online tee-time service with nearly 4 million registered golfers that provides technology to more than 9,000 golf courses. “Walking is now here to stay.”

If that remains true, it will bring new light to recent studies that have championed golf’s health benefits. In 2018, a consortium of public health experts, with help from several governing bodies in-

cluding the World Golf Foundation, researched 342 previously published studies on the sport and linked playing golf with better strength and balance and a lower risk of heart disease. A 2008 Swedish study of 300,000 golfers found the death rate for golfers to be 40% lower than for other people of the same sex, age and socioeconomic status, which translated to a five-year increase in life expectancy.

Golfers with lower handicaps were the healthiest, perhaps because they played more.

But the most fascinating and enduring study of golf’s creditability as worthy, moderate exercise was conducted 13 years ago by Neil Wolkodoff, the director of the Colorado Center for Health and Sport Science. At a cost of $30,000, Wolkodoff strapped portable metabolic measuring systems to amateur golfers to count calories burned while playing nine holes in a variety of ways: walking and carrying clubs, walking with a pushed or pulled cart that transported their clubs, walking with a caddie and riding in a cart.

It was not a surprise that golfers walking and carrying their bags across the

typically undulating topography of a golf course expended the most energy and, on average, burned 721 calories. Walking with a pushcart produced roughly the same caloric output and being accompanied by a caddie burned 621 calories. Even riding a cart while playing nine holes burned 411 calories on average. Just swinging a golf club 100 times, which the average golfer would likely do with practice swings, uses up a significant amount of energy.

The calorie burn would likely double over 18 holes, when a player typically zigzags across fairways chasing errant shots.

There have been follow-up studies to the research by Wolkodoff, who said his findings have held up as accurate.

“Golf is not the same exercise as running or using an elliptical, but it’s got appeal as part of a health routine,” Wolkodoff, who has a doctorate in physiology and has trained a variety of professional athletes, said this month. “People ought to expend 2,500 to 3,000 calories a week. If people go to the gym three times a week and play golf twice a week, they can hit that number.”

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Naomi Osaka struggles in return to tournament news conferences

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY

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aomi Osaka’s return to the news conference format after a three-month hiatus went smoothly for three questions earlier this week before the Western & Southern Open in Mason, Ohio.

But Osaka, the Japanese tennis star, ended up in tears after answering the fourth query, which came from Paul Daugherty, a sports columnist for The Cincinnati Enquirer.

He questioned how she could balance her resistance to news conferences with the fact that her outside interests were “served by having a media platform.”

Osaka soon left the room to compose herself while the camera in use for the remote interview session was switched off.

She returned five minutes later.

“Sorry for walking out,” she said before completing the news conference in shortened form.

Her agent, Stuart Duguid, was upset.

“The bully at The Cincinnati Enquirer is the epitome of why player/media relations are so fraught right now,” he said in a text message. “Everyone on that Zoom will agree that his tone was all wrong, and his sole purpose was to intimidate.”

That was a matter of opinion. But the scene Monday was without a doubt the latest sign of Osaka’s vulnerability, and the latest thought-provoking development in her 2021 season. She has played rarely — just six tournaments — but ignited plenty of conversation and debate: raising awareness about the mental health of athletes while challenging the established ways that they communicate with journalists.

At the French Open in May, she made it clear she would decline to do pretournament or post-match news conferences, citing the need to preserve her well-being and avoid negative thoughts (she has struggled to adapt to the clay-court surface). But that uncommon stance created a clash with French Open and Grand Slam officials. Osaka was fined $15,000 for skipping her press commitments after her first-round victory, and was threatened with more fines and potential disqualification if she continued not to comply.

It was a hard line, and she withdrew before her second-round match in Paris, explaining on social media that she did not want to become a distraction. She revealed that she had experienced depression since winning her first Grand Slam singles title at

After leaving her news conference for five minutes, Naomi Osaka returned and apologized.

the 2018 U.S. Open.

She returned to her home in Los Angeles and did not play again until the Olympics last month in Tokyo, where American gymnastics star Simone Biles brought more visibility to the subject by withdrawing from several events after citing her own mental health issues. “I don’t trust myself as much as I used to,” Biles explained.

Osaka said Monday that she had texted Biles during the Games but had not spoken with her directly. “I sent her a message but I also want to give her space, because I know how overwhelming it can feel,” Osaka said.

Osaka was asked whether she was “proud of being brave” in Paris.

“In that moment I wasn’t really proud,” she answered. “I felt it was something I needed to do for myself, and more than anything I felt like I holed up in my house for a couple weeks, and I was a little bit embarrassed to go out because I didn’t know if people were looking at me in a different way than they usually did before. But I think the biggest eye-opener was going to the Olympics and having other athletes come up to me and say

they were really glad I did what I did. So, after all that I’m proud of what I did, and I think it’s something that needed to be done.”

No significant changes have been made yet to player-reporter interactions, which remain largely virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic. Players participated in postmatch news conferences and interviews at Wimbledon, a major tournament that Osaka skipped.

But there have been continuing discussions between Osaka and her team and WTA officials and other tennis administrators. Osaka decided to meet with the news media before her opening match at the Western & Southern Open, which is scheduled for today against either Coco Gauff or Hsieh Su-wei.

The news conference Monday was Osaka’s first since she lost to Jessica Pegula in her opening match at the Italian Open on May 12. It was also Osaka’s first interview session since the Olympics, during which she took on a new dimension by becoming the first tennis player to light the cauldron. But she continued to struggle on court, losing in the

second round to Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic.

“The Tokyo Olympics, I’ve kind of been waiting for them for eight years almost, because I didn’t make it to the Rio one,” Osaka said of the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.

“I felt everyone started asking me about the Tokyo Olympics every year from that point, so I feel very sad about how I did there but also a little bit happy I didn’t lose in the first round as well because I haven’t played.”

Daugherty soon asked his question.

“You are not crazy about dealing with us, especially in this format,” he said. “Yet you have a lot of outside interests that are served by having a media platform. I guess my question is, How do you balance the two?”

Osaka hesitated and asked Daugherty: “When you say I’m not crazy about dealing with you guys, what does that refer to?”

Daugherty answered, “Well, you’ve said you don’t especially like the news conference format, yet that seems to be obviously the most widely used means of communicating to the media and through the media to the public.”

Osaka began to answer, speaking carefully. “I would say the occasion, like, when to do the press conferences, is what I feel is the most difficult,” she said, referring to their timing before making several long pauses and then declining an opportunity from the news conference moderator to move on to the next question.

She asked Daugherty to repeat his query. “I can only speak for myself,” she said.

“But ever since I was younger I have had a lot of media interest on me, and I think it’s because of my background, as well as how I play, because in the first place, I’m a tennis player. That’s why a lot of people are interested in me, so I would say in that regards I am quite different to a lot of people. And I can’t really help that there are some things that I tweet or some things that I say that kind of create a lot of news articles or things like that.”

Osaka said she was “not really sure how to balance the two” and said to Daugherty that she was “figuring it out at the same time as you are.”

Then she began losing composure, wiping her eyes and lowering her visor as the next question was asked by another reporter, and she soon left the room. Osaka returned, but it remains unclear what approach she will take going forward.

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HOROSCOPE Aries

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(Mar 21-April 20)

A confusing aspect could occur, causing you to doubt yourself just when you have something you need to get on with. You may feel that what you’re doing isn’t a good idea. If so, a practical influence can be a call to look at this in more depth, then you’ll soon know all about any pitfalls. Plus, as Venus continues in Libra, you might feel a strong pull to connect with someone, Aries.

Taurus

(April 21-May 21)

Gemini

(May 22-June 21)

Feel that something needs to change? If so, you may be uncertain about whether to act on this intuitive nudge or not. Perhaps you need to let go of a situation or resolve an issue before you can take that important next step. This current setup could be an invitation to go ahead. Mind, it’s best to keep your plans to yourself, as someone might misunderstand your intentions, Taurus.

Need to make an important decision? You may be hesitant to take it. The Sun’s awkward angle to Pluto, suggests it’s wise to give further thought to this matter so that you know what you’re letting yourself in for. One way to deal with this is to write everything down, including the pros and cons. You’ll get a good idea of whether you’re on the right track and what to do next.

Cancer

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Libra

(Sep 24-Oct 23)

With the Sun in your social sector and lovely Venus in your sign, this is a great time for enjoying the company of others. And if you’re keen to promote an idea or business, or need help with anything, then liaising with others who share your interests could be very rewarding. Ready for a makeover? If you’re keen to impress others or another, it can boost your confidence no end.

Scorpio

(Oct 24-Nov 22)

Need to discuss something? You may be uncertain of the best way to go about this. If you’re wondering whether to adopt a no-nonsense approach or address things in a subtle way, the cosmos suggests getting straight to the point. By laying the cards out on the table, everyone will know what to expect. This can lead to fruitful discussions that encourage positive solutions.

Sagittarius

(Nov 23-Dec 21)

Capricorn

(Dec 22-Jan 20)

With the Moon in your sign making some upbeat aspects to the Sun and Jupiter, it’s time to follow your natural inclination to explore fresh options.

If you take the plunge, it could lead you along an exciting path. Been made an offer? Think about it carefully, especially if it involves a lot of money. It may be wise to get some expert advice on this before you get too involved, Archer.

With some positive lunar ties on the cards, you may be awarded a job or contract that can enhance your income. Or you might come up with an idea that could enhance your cash flow on a regular basis. Be ready to listen to those intuitive promptings, as acting on them may bring rewards. On the home front, a major declutter can pave the way for a more harmonious vibe.

Today may call for some strong decisions, and yet the presence of Venus in a prominent zone, encourages you to take a sensitive approach when discussing key issues. You’ll need to follow through, but by adopting a compassionate and caring attitude, you can make it easier for someone to accept what you’re saying.

And if you continue to offer support, that will help them too.

Leo

Aquarius

(July 24-Aug 23)

(Jan 21-Feb 19)

Feel as though you’re tied to your work? Taking a break from it could do you the world of good. If things have been rather too busy, then it might help to step back and see the bigger picture. Is there a way you can make life easier for yourself? Venus in Libra, is perfect for discussing these awkward issues with the right person, and getting the outcome you want, Leo.

A lively conversation could brighten your day, and highlight the positive side of a tricky situation. If you find yourself stuck and uncertain what to do next, this person might reveal a solution you may never have thought of. Busy with financial plans?

An intense aspect can find you looking into a deeply interesting idea that could leave you better off, if you make use of it.

Virgo

Pisces

(Aug 24-Sep 23)

With the Moon in your home zone forging positive ties, the cosmos encourages you to kick back and enjoy some self-care. You may be in the middle of something big, and downing tools for a while could help you assess how far you’ve come. If you can switch your mind off Virgo, new ideas and insights might come bubbling up that make the rest of this project much easier for you.

(Feb 20-Mar 20)

Your feelings for someone could intensify, as harmonious Venus moves more deeply into a powerfully emotional zone. If there is a hint of romantic interest here, then things might take a deeper dive over the coming weeks. It may become difficult to hide your feelings for each other, and things can soon move from platonic to intimate. It won’t take much to tip the scales.

Answers to the Sudoku and Crossword on page 29

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Herman

Speed Bump

Frank & Ernest

BC

Scary Gary

Wizard of Id

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