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ducation Secretary-designate Elba Aponte Santos announced on Thursday the 115 island schools that will open for “hybrid” instruction starting March 1.

The Puerto Rico Department of Education (DE) is using the term “hybrid” to refer to in-person and/or virtual classes.

“I recognize that this decision may raise some doubts and questions in our community,” Aponte Santos said at a press conference. “As of today you will notice that, although there are schools ready to operate, they cannot be opened by order of the Department of Health.”

She noted that the school calendar establishes that on Monday, March 1, the opening of the school campuses will take place. From March 3 to March 5, the DE will work on the preparation and training of personnel in the areas of health. Students will begin to arrive at schools in a gradual and staggered manner, beginning Wednesday, March 10, during special hours.

The schools that will reopen must be registered in the island Department of Health’s (DS by its Spanish initials) BioPortal for the notification of possible cases of COVID-19.

“We have selected 136 schools, of which 21 are in municipalities at the red level, so only 115 will be opened,” Aponte Santos said.

“We must bear in mind that this number will change, depending on the data the DS offers. Regional superintendents and central level personnel visited them [the schools] with the purpose of assessing the needs of their physical plant so that they had the [appropriate] conditions for compliance with COVID-19 [safety protocols],” she said. “On a daily basis, school personnel must comply with the DS protocol that begins with taking [students’] temperature on the school bus and then at the entrance to the campus.”

Parents and guardians should not take the student to school with symptoms. However, if symptoms occur at school, students will be moved to an isolation area where they will be cared for by school nurses -- health professionals who have received training and will be in constant communication with municipal epidemiologists and DS staff, the designated Health secretary said.

Likewise, Aponte Santos said the DE made a total investment of $6.6 million for the acquisition of digital thermometers, and basic supply kits with protective equipment such as masks and cleaning materials. The purpose is to disinfect classrooms, bathrooms, and common areas.

The schools will post information visibly to ensure physical distancing and avoid crowding. Student traffic must be unidirectional, six feet of distance maintained at all times. Drinking fountains will not be in operation, and information about virus prevention and hand washing, among other health safety issues, will be visible. School

lunch will continue in “grab and go” mode and it was clarified that the use of the school uniform is not required.

However, students must wear appropriate clothing, per school protocol.

Aponte Santos also announced that the DE has the necessary employees in the designated schools and that the social-emotional component -- professional counselors, school psychologists, school nurses and school social workers -- will be available to help students in the adaptation process. In that area, the DE works in collaboration with the island Mental Health and Anti-Addiction Services Administration (ASSMCA by its Spanish initials) to provide emotional support to the entire school community, she said.

Carlos Rodríguez Mateo, ASSMCA administrator, said “at ASSMCA we will be strengthening communication and support ties with the Department of Education in an action plan that includes training for teachers and school personnel, as well as screening and referral of students in accordance with [their] needs.”

“At the preventive level, we will reinforce educational services through our prevention centers under the programs ‘Skills for Life,’ ‘For the Love of Your Children,’ and ‘Lesson of Hope and Leadership.’ In the latter in particular, we will promote leadership development in children with the ‘Champions’ initiative and in the youth population, called ‘Young Leaders.’ Likewise, we will attend to identification and early intervention in terms of emotional health and specialized services for minors,” Rodríguez Mateo said.

“Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been immersed in supporting the Department of Education with multiple initiatives aimed at teachers and students. Today, we reaffirm our total commitment to continue in that same direction for the well being of all.”

As of Tuesday, school staffing was at 33,808, of which 29,631 staff members had been vaccinated against the coronavirus, and the process continues, the Education chief said. Eighty-eight percent of teaching and non-teaching staff had been vaccinated with the first dose, while 20 percent had gotten their second dose.

The list of schools recommended for reopening in the first phase can be accessed through Final-Escuelas-Recomendadas-Apertura-ORE-y-Alertas.pdf (noticiascyber.com).

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Trans activist asks to meet with governor to ‘solve problems’ Insists island trans community must organize and unite

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year after Alexa Luciano Ruiz’s murder, which sparked conversations on the discrimination and violence trans people face in Puerto Rico, the trans community still demands to be heard and for their basic needs to be addressed by the island government.

As part of the call to action, trans activist Jennifer Orellano, also known as Jennifer St. Cartier, called on Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia to meet with her and other trans leaders to listen to them, identify their problems and develop public policies to address the issues that have brought inequality, violence and tragedy to the community.

In a letter St. Cartier read, recorded and posted on various social media outlets Wednesday, she urged Pierluisi to meet with the trans collective because, she said, the gender violence state of emergency declared a month ago “does not protect us from transphobic people who continue depriving us of our lives.”

St. Cartier told the STAR on Thursday that the letter includes claims such as creating a rights bill that includes protections for children of trans, gender-non-conforming, and gender-expansive experience; developing a healthcare plan that covers medical services such as hormonal procedures and gender-affirming surgeries; legislation that includes providing equal labor access for trans people at both commonwealth and municipal governmental entities; decriminalizing sex work on the island; and providing access to justice for sex workers when violations occur.

“This letter was based on a letter I wrote a year ago to then-governor Wanda Vázquez Garced when the island found out that Alexa was murdered, which I decided to read because there was an alarming rise in trans murders and femicides and the government was doing nothing about it,” St. Cartier said.

“I consider that they [the authorities], as leaders, are the ideal people to apply pressure or establish laws that try to tackle what’s happening and make justice not only for all of the trans people who have been murdered, but also for the families, friends, and collectives such as feminist organizations and LGBTQI+ community, [who need to see] that something is being done for them.”

As for calling for justice in Puerto Rico while living in the state of New York, St. Cartier, who has been working in the sex trade for 21 years, said she is demandiing to meet with the governor as she has noticed “the trans community in the island is still struggling with the same issues that made me move off the island 20 years ago.”

She said that before becoming a sex worker, she worked as a nurse practitioner in different hospitals on the island, but left the workplace in 2000 as she began growing tired of discrimination, rejection and transphobic epithets.

“The problems that the trans community faces are more visible and challenging than the issues that the gay and lesbian

community face on the island,” said St. Cartier, who advocates for Decrim NY, a non-profit organization working to decriminalize, decarcerate and destigmatize the sex trades in New York City and statewide.

“You could easily see gay and lesbian people becoming doctors, lawyers or obtaining executive positions, you could see gay people being able to adopt children and get married now, but trans people, no matter how smart, how prepared or how capable we are, we never get a chance to progress because we are judged on first sight and aren’t given a chance,” the activist said. “Our issues have not been attended to, because I don’t even have a chance for a job, I don’t have the opportunity to have quality of life. … I cannot purchase my own car, house, or any other property because I will be discriminated against because I make my living as a sex worker, which is the only job that some people have to bring a hot plate of food to the table.”

Pierluisi told the STAR on Wednesday that he would be promising the trans community representation and an opportunity to be heard at the Gender Violence Prevention, Advocacy, Rescue and Education Committee, a task force established amid the emergency decree.

“That is one of the communities that we must protect after any incidence of violence; they can count on that,” the governor said. “The order is very broad, I want there to be a culture of respect among all Puerto Ricans.”

When the STAR asked again if trans people were to be included in the committee meeting, Pierluisi said “the order speaks for itself.”

“It’s a very holistic measure that wants to address every branch of violence,” the governor said.

But St. Cartier is requesting a meeting apart from the committee because, she said, trans community issues are far more challenging and deserve their own space.

“Why do I not want to have a meeting with this collective? Because this collective will speak based on the issues that they face as a community, but they won’t discuss the issues that we, the trans community, face,” she said. “Even if we belong to the LGBTQI+ community, our needs are so much more aggravated.”

“I want a meeting with him and with my trans community only because our problems are greater than some might believe,” St. Cartier added.

She said she has extended the letter to trans activist Ivana Fred and, if there is no response after Fred relays the letter, St. Cartier said she would be visiting the island herself this summer to deliver the letter personally.

“The trans community must make themselves heard,” she said. “We need to organize, unite and insist every day until the government manages to handle everything concerning matter.

This is not something where you scream now and keep your mouth shut later.”

Meanwhile, trans activist Joanna Cifredo de Fellman said “the trans community in Puerto Rico needs many things.”

“We need equal access to employment, housing, and health care services,” Cifredo de Fellman said. “We need a strong commitment on behalf of our elected officials to address the inequities within our communities that are a direct result of widespread systematic discrimination.”

She stressed to the STAR that the Pierluisi administration needs “to continue to address the violence facing trans people in all its forms, from administrative, to sexual, to other forms of physical and physiological violence.”

“The new administration needs to be clear about where they stand,” she said. “Will our communities be a priority for them and, if so, what does that look like in policy? We need a comprehensive policy agenda for our communities, especially to address the issues facing LGBTQ+ young people.”

In addition, as a Gay and Lesbian Independent School Teachers Network report claims that up to 90% of K-12 students have been harassed due to their gender expression, Cifredo de Fellman said the island government must implement “an educational curriculum that is inclusive and reflects the realities of the world we live in and the people who make up that world.”

As for legislation, Puerto Rican Independence Party Sen. María de Lourdes Santiago told the STAR that bills and resolutions have been filed.

“We have filed Senate Resolution 78, where we order the Puerto Rico Human Rights and Work Rights Committee to investigate which measures and protocols are being implemented at the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, the Department of Justice, and the Courts Administration Office to guarantee that crimes motivated by the crime victim’s gender identity and sexual orientation are classified and addressed under the circumstances,” Santiago said of the resolution she filed along with Citizen Victory Movement senators Ana Irma Rivera Lassen and Rafael Bernabe Riefkohl, Popular Democratic Party senators Ada García Montes and Rubén Soto Rivera and independent senator José Vargas Vidot.

Furthermore, Santiago said Senate Bill 136 was filed to amend Article 1 from Act 23-2013 to expand discrimination protection to the LGBTQI+ community in both private and public government management spheres, as it only protects the community that works within the government.

As for legislation that could harm the LGBTQI+ community, the senator said none has been filed at the moment that could concern her and the community.

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DDEC proposes sales tax-free zones to revitalize urban centers

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conomic Development and Commerce (DDEC by its Spanish acronym) Secretary Manuel Cidre on Thursday proposed creating “sales and use tax-free zones” in urban centers as a way to revitalize them, and transferring some of the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Co. (PRIDCO) buildings to municipalities so that they can help maintain them.

Cidre, who spoke during a Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association forum with private sector leaders, did not elaborate on his plan to revitalize urban centers in the island’s 78 towns to bring in businesses and repopulate them. However, he did say he was exploring the idea of creating sales and use tax-free areas in those urban centers as a way of helping businesses attract customers who would not have to pay the tax.

During the presentation, Cidre discussed his ideas for easing business restrictions by facilitating permits and ending longstanding uncertainty in the business environment in order to attract investors.

“We are working on a new platform to access services on incentives and permits,” he said.

Although there is a global scarcity of structures for establishing manufacturing plants, Puerto Rico has structures available for investors to open up factories and large plants even though

many are deteriorated. The idle buildings are owned by the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Co., which is now part of DDEC. “We cannot hide the deterioration of the PRIDCO buildings, but in Puerto Rico it is difficult to identify resources to fix the buildings, including for demolishing some of them,” Cidre said.

He said DDEC is communicating with municipalities to offer the structures to them and maybe transfer them to the towns.

“Over the next few months, there will be a declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide funding to demolish and even rebuild these structures,” he said.

Noting that he wants to hasten the permitting process, Cidre came out against plans to change incentive decrees.

“If we want to distinguish ourselves as a serious country, we must respect agreements,” he said. “If we must change them, then let’s do it prospectively. Over the past few years, Puerto Rico has played that game [of switching back and forth], not only at DDEC but in the Legislature and the executive branch. Playing to the crowd creates the perfect storm. If a pharmaceutical company leaves, Puerto Rico loses.”

Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia, meanwhile, also said he hopes to make the island’s permitting regime more flexible through reforms.

“I want this to work for the use permits,” the governor said. “Basically the role of the government is to check and inspect, but the permit should be granted as soon as the check is done.”

On Feb. 9, Pierluisi appointed Ildefonso Ortiz López as La Fortaleza adviser on permitting and to handle amendments regarding governmental permitting processes.

Pierluisi also said he will continue to push for the island to attract biomedical manufacturing firms.

“We have to take advantage of the times and do everything we have to do to guide sustainable development,” the governor said. “We are all clear that a multisectoral strategy is required.

There are no magic bullets. We are going to use all means and resources to promote Puerto Rico as an ideal destination for biomedical manufacturing.”

At the event, Pierluisi reiterated his support for the privatization of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority through LUMA Energy, which will take over the utility’s transmission and distribution system on June 1.

The governor argued that the energy transformation process began with Law 120 of 2018 and Law 17 of 2019, which establish the island’s public energy policy.

“The path has been laid out and there is no turning back,” Pierluisi said. “The management contract with LUMA is just the beginning of a redesign of the transmission and distribution system with greater openness to energy independence and an aggressive plan to move to renewable energy.”

Army Corps of Engineers presents status of projects, needs

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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he United States Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday presented to members of the Reconstruction Council, led by State secretary-designate Larry Seilhamer Rodríguez, the status of several projects that the Corps has undertaken in Puerto Rico.

The projects include work on the Río Puerto Nuevo, Río La Plata and Río Grande de Arecibo.

“The report we have received presents us with the current status of the projects, funds and their needs,” Seilhamer said, noting that the report marks the beginning of conversations and collaborative assistance between island agencies and the Corps of Engineers aimed at carrying out the projects together. “The Reconstruction Council will continue to actively collaborate so that they are completed, as well as others that are under the prospective consideration of the Corps of Engineers.”

Seilhamer, an engineer by profession, not-

ed that the Corps of Engineers has established timelines for the different stages of each project.

Meanwhile, Tim Murphy, deputy director of engineers for the Division of Projects and Program Management of the Corps of Engineers’ Jacksonville District, emphasized that the Corps has been working in Puerto Rico for decades.

“Our existing infrastructure survived hurricanes Irma and Maria, protecting the people of Puerto Rico,” he said. “Because of our levees and dams, no one was flooded. The administration of Gov. Pedro Pierluisi has been fantastic in helping us implement our $2.5 billion program.”

Seilhamer announced meanwhile that a coordination group will be created between the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP by its Spanish acronym), the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Board to continue the works promoted by the Reconstruction Council and the Corps of Engineers, using all funds in an intelligent and proactive way.

At the meeting in which the status of various projects was presented, Cataño Mayor Félix “El Cano” Delgado, representing the Mayors Federation, and Francisco Amil, a legislative adviser for the Mayors Association, were present. Also present were the head of the Water Resources and Project Management Division, Milan Mora; the head of the Water Resources Section, Laurel Reichol; the manager of the Supplementary Program, Cynthia Pérez; the senior adviser of Project Management, Alberto González; the senior manager of the Río Puerto Nuevo Project, engineer José Bilbao; and his counterpart from the Río La Plata Project, Sheila Hint; the senior manager of the Río Grande de Arecibo Project, Brenda Calvente; the area engineer, Maricarmen Crespo; the associate engineer, Jesús Soto; the project manager for Interagency Works, Marcello Celles; and project managers Jorge Tous and Kiomi Lamb.

At the end of the meeting, Seilhamer reiterated the government’s full support for the initiatives. He said he will continue working

to get the projects completed and thanked the Corps of Engineers for the work they have done and will do for Puerto Rico.

The Puerto Rico Reconstruction Council, since its creation under Executive Order 2021011, has conducted a full work schedule that has included meetings between Federal Emergency Management Agency officials and the presidents of the aforementioned island mayors’ organizations.

Thursday’s gathering was part of a series of meetings of the Reconstruction Council being held by Seilhamer on the premises of the State Department in San Juan and in the municipality of Ponce.

The Reconstruction Council is made up of the secretaries of State, Education, Housing, DTOP, and Natural and Environmental Resources, along with the officials from the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency, the Infrastructure Finance Agency, PREPA and PRASA, and the assistant secretary for priority projects of La Fortaleza.

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PREPA opens RFP process for green energy projects

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he Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) announced Thursday the opening of the request for proposals (RFP) process for the construction of renewable energy projects equivalent to 1,000 megawatts (MW) and 500 MW (2,000 MW hours) of battery energy storage.

It is the first of six RFPs that are part of the utility’s Integrated Resource Plan in which PREPA will solicit the RFPs within a three-year period. Eligible projects will need to generate at least 20 MW of energy capacity.

PREPA also seeks 150 MW of capacity provided by virtual power plants from distributed generation, storage and demand response resources.

“It is a fundamental step toward the implementation of our Integrated Resource Plan and the beginning of the large-scale penetration of renewable energy in Puerto Rico, directed toward achieving the goal of reaching 100 percent by 2050,” said Fernando Padilla, PREPA’s assistant director of operations.

The official added that “the publication of this event is an initiative in the direction of the transformation of Puerto Rico’s electrical system and is of high priority for PREPA.” “This is the first of six requests for proposals that will be published in a period of three years,” Padilla said.

PREPA has been in communication and participating for several months with the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau and the federal Financial Oversight and Management Board to ensure coordination and compliance with the infrastructure and business plans that govern the development of the aforementioned projects. The process has an

assigned committee, as well as their respective advisers to evaluate the entire process of requesting proposals in accordance with the law and applicable regulations.

Padilla said the RFP document is available at www.

aeepr.com under the section Services_Suppliers_Opportunities for Bids and called in those interested in accessing the electronic platform www.PowerAdvocate. com to register and participate in the process.

More complaints: PREPA consumer rep denounces irregularities in billing

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omás Torres Placa, the consumer representative to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) governing board, denounced a growing number of cases of irregularities associated with customers’ energy bills.

“Currently PREPA is making adjustments for estimated billing, sometimes for more than a year, when the law allows a maximum term of 120 days from the issuance of bills to notify consumers about errors in the calculation of charges,” Torres Placa said, noting that in most cases, the bill adjustments PREPA is making are illegal, exceeding the 120 days allowed by law.

“During past meetings, I presented this problem to the governing board and the executive director, in addition to working on these cases with the Independent Office for Consumer Protection, which recently presented to the [Puerto Rico] Energy Bureau a request for an investigation into this practice,” the consumer representative said. “These

problems of overbilling due to estimated bills demand urgent attention. The transformation of Puerto Rico’s electrical system requires accurate and reliable billing in fairness for all consumers.”

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A new coronavirus variant is spreading in New York, researchers report

By APOORVA MANDAVILLI

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new form of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly in New York City, and it carries a worrisome mutation that may weaken the effectiveness of vaccines, two teams of researchers have found.

The new variant, called B.1.526, first appeared in samples collected in the city in November. By the middle of this month, it accounted for about one in four viral sequences appearing in a database shared by scientists.

One study of the new variant, led by a group at Caltech, was posted online Tuesday. The other, by researchers at Columbia University, is not yet public.

Neither study has been vetted by peer review nor published in a scientific journal. But the consistent results suggest that the variant’s spread is real, experts said.

“It’s not particularly happy news,” said Dr. Michel Nussenzweig, an immunologist at Rockefeller University who was not involved in the new research. “But just knowing about it is good, because then we can perhaps do something about it.”

Nussenzweig said he was more worried about the variant in New York than the one quickly spreading in California. Yet another contagious new variant, discovered in Britain, now accounts for about 2,000 cases in 45 states. It is expected to become the most prevalent form of the coronavirus in the United States by the end of March.

Researchers have been scrutinizing the genetic material of the virus to see how it might be changing. They examine genetic sequences of virus taken from a small proportion of infected people to chart the emergence of new versions.

The Caltech researchers discovered the rise in B.1.526 by scanning for mutations in hundreds of thousands of viral genetic sequences in a database called GISAID. “There was a pattern that was recurring, and a group of isolates concentrated in the New York region that I hadn’t seen,” said Anthony West, a computational biologist at Caltech.

He and his colleagues found two versions of the coronavirus increasing in frequency: one with the E484K mutation seen in South Africa and Brazil, which is thought to help the virus partially dodge the vaccines; and another with a mutation called S477N, which may affect how tightly the virus binds to human cells.

By mid-February, the two together accounted for about 27% of NewYork City viral sequences deposited into the database, West said. (For the moment, both are grouped together as B.1.526.)

The Columbia University researchers took a different approach. They sequenced 1,142 samples from patients at their medical center. They found that 12% of people with the coronavirus had been infected with the variant that contains the mutation E484K. Patients infected with virus carrying that mutation were about six years older on average and more likely to have been hospitalized. While the majority of patients were found in neighborhoods close to the hospital — particularly Washington Heights and Inwood — there were several other cases scattered throughout the metropolitan area, said Dr. David Ho, director

A variant first discovered in California in December is more contagious than earlier forms of the coronavirus, two new studies have shown, fueling concerns that emerging mutants like this one could hamper the sharp decline in cases over all in the state and perhaps elsewhere. of the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center.

“We see cases in Westchester, in the Bronx and Queens, the lower part of Manhattan and in Brooklyn,” Ho said. “So it seems to be widespread. It’s not a single outbreak.”

The team also identified six cases of the variant that pummeled Britain, two infections with a variant identified in Brazil, and one case of the variant that took over in South Africa. The latter two had not been reported in New York City before, Ho said.

The university investigators have alerted the authorities in New York state and in the city, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ho said. He and his colleagues plan to sequence about 100 viral genetic samples a day to monitor the variants’ rise.

Other experts said the sudden appearance of coronavirus variants was worrying.

“Given the involvement of E484K or S477N, combined with the fact that the New York region has a lot of standing immunity from the spring wave, this is definitely one to watch,” said Kristian Andersen, a virologist at the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego, who was not involved in the new research efforts.

The E484K mutation has independently cropped up in many different parts of the world, an indication that it offers the virus a significant advantage.

“Variants that have an advantage are going to rise pretty

fast in frequency, especially when numbers are coming down overall,” said Andrew Read, an evolutionary microbiologist at Penn State University.

Ho’s team reported in January that the monoclonal antibodies made by Eli Lilly and one of the monoclonal antibodies in a cocktail made by Regeneron are powerless against the variant identified in South Africa.

And several studies have now shown that variants containing the E484K mutation are less susceptible to the vaccines than was the original form of the virus. The mutation interferes with the activity of a class of antibodies that nearly everyone makes, Nussenzweig said.

“People who have recovered from the coronavirus or who have been vaccinated are very likely to be able to fight this variant off, there’s no doubt about that,” he said. But “they may get a little bit sick from it.”

They may also infect others and keep the virus circulating, which might delay herd immunity, he added.

But other experts were slightly more optimistic. “These things are a little bit less well controlled by vaccine, but it’s not orders of magnitude down, which would terrify me,” Read said.

As the virus continues to evolve, the vaccines will need to be tweaked, “but in the scheme of things, those aren’t huge worries compared to not having a vaccine,” Read said. “I’d say the glass is three-quarters full, compared to where we were last year.”

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Helping people find COVID-19 vaccines is aim of CDC-backed site

By REBECCA ROBBINS and SHERY GAY STOLBELG

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he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hoping to make it easier for Americans to find COVID-19 vaccines, is backing the test of a centralized online portal where the public can search for nearby vaccination locations with doses on hand.

The website, called Vaccine Finder, is run

by Boston Children’s Hospital with the help of several collaborators. It grew out of the H1N1 flu pandemic of 2009 and has been used for years to coordinate the distribution of flu and childhood vaccines. It expanded Wednesday to include the availability of coronavirus vaccines in several states.

If the program goes well, the website’s developers plan to expand it nationwide in coming weeks to include nearly all vaccine providers that agree to be featured. That would make the website far more comprehensive than anything that exists now.

“We’re trying to create a trusted site and bring some order to all this chaos and confusion

around availability,” said John Brownstein, a Boston Children’s Hospital researcher who runs VaccineFinder.org.

The project is not a panacea. It will not enable people to book appointments; it simply directs people to other portals where they can try to register to get vaccinated.

Nor does the website address the key constraints — most notably the limited supply of vaccine doses — that are preventing more people from quickly getting shots. And there is a risk that the addition of yet another vaccine website will only exacerbate the current confusion.

“It’s not a tool that’s going to necessarily make things easier for people to get the vaccine,” said Claire Hannan, executive director of the Association of Immunization Managers. “They’re going to see where vaccine is, but they’re still going to have challenges trying to get an appointment.”

After a rocky start, the vaccination campaign in the United States has accelerated in recent weeks. Seventeen percent of adults have received a first dose, and 7.6% are fully vaccinated, according to the CDC. That puts the government well on the way to fulfilling President Joe Biden’s

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A Rhode Island high school has been transformed into a vaccination clinic. promise that at least 100 million vaccine doses would be administered in the United States by his 100th day in office; he has since raised that target to 150 million doses.

Despite the progress, though, getting appointments for vaccinations has been a source of great frustration for many people. Appointment slots are filled within minutes of becoming available. States, local health departments and pharmacy chains have their own sign-up websites that in many cases do not share data with one another. The CDC has its own vaccine administration management system, or VAMS, which some states are using to have people register for vaccinations and to collect essential data, but state officials have complained that it is clunky.

Exasperated people have taken matters into their own hands, creating online navigator tools and “vaccine hunter” Facebook groups in cities like Los Angeles and New Orleans to help connect people with available doses.

When the Vaccine Finder portal goes live this week, it will include some drugstores and grocery stores nationwide, plus many other locations, like mass-vaccination sites, in Alaska, Indiana, Iowa and Tennessee.

Kristen Nordlund, a spokeswoman for the CDC, said the agency was encouraging vaccination locations to “provide accurate and up-to-date information on location, hours and availability of vaccines, so Americans can find vaccine sites easier.”

Dr. Marcus Plescia, chief medical officer of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, said, “I think people are optimistic and eagerly awaiting it.” He continued, “As with anything that we roll out in the middle of this pandemic, if there are glitches it could end up creating a lot of confusion, but I think we’ll just have to work through it.”

The federal government did not create a

centralized sign-up system for the vaccine rollout, and states have been slow to set up their own.

In that void, counties, local health departments, pharmacy chains and other vaccine providers started their own appointment-booking websites, in some cases adapting systems they already had and in others buying new tools from vendors.

These systems are often not synchronized to share information like which people have registered on their websites. That has frustrated state and local health officials, who cannot cross off their lists people who have secured an appointment at a different location after registering on multiple systems.

“It’s harder to track vaccination appointments and offer them to people who need it most when the systems are so disjointed,” said Blaire Bryant, associate legislative director for health for the National Association of Counties.

The Vaccine Finder allows people to enter their ZIP code, the distance they’re willing to travel and which of the authorized vaccines they are seeking.

That information generates a map dotted with nearby vaccination locations, with links to appointment-booking websites set up by states, local health departments and pharmacy chains.

Vaccine providers can opt out of being highlighted on Vaccine Finder. For example, a provider might opt out if it is only vaccinating a certain slice of the population like health care workers.

The website will show which places have doses available, based on data that vaccine locations are supposed to report daily. The need to report that information daily “could be a big lift and lead to varying degrees of accuracy in the system,” said Adriane Casalotti, chief of government and public affairs at the National Association of City and County Health Officials. “As with anything, the value will be in the quality of the data provided,” she added.

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How COVID-19 has tested the limits of hospitals and staff

By JOHN KEEFE, YULIYA PARSHINA-KOTTA and SHERI FINK

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n hospitals, intensive care units treat critically ill patients with life-support technology and close monitoring by specially trained doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and other professionals.

Over the past year, as hospitals have battled the coronavirus, COVID-19 patients who develop severe pneumonia and other organ dysfunction have often been treated in ICUs, which have been overwhelmed at times by the influx of COVID patients and the complexity of care they require.

Even as new cases in the United States have fallen since their peak in early January, almost three-quarters of the nation’s ICU beds were occupied over the week ending Feb. 18.

‘We’re all exhausted’ Before COVID-19, hospitals generally kept their intensive care units somewhat full, typically with people recovering from surgery or being treated for illnesses or accidents. The national average for adult ICU occupancy was 67% in 2010, according to the Society of Critical Care Medicine, though this number and all hospitalization figures vary depending on the place, time of year and size of hospital.

When the coronavirus rips through a community, ICUs fill up. Hospitals have been forced to improvise, expanding capacity by creating new ICUs in areas normally used for other purposes, like cardiac or neurological care, and even hallways or spare rooms.

These big surges happened in NewYork City last spring, in the South over the summer and in Southern California and many other areas of the country, some for the second time, this winter.

Elective surgeries often get put on hold to keep beds available, and early in the pandemic, hospitals saw huge drops in people admitted

for any reason other than COVID-19. ICU staff members, regardless of specialty, often spent most or all of their time on COVID patients.

“We’re all exhausted,” said Dr. Nida Qadir, co-director of the medical intensive care unit at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. “We’ve had to flex up quite a bit.”

As the pandemic has progressed, medical workers have learned how to better manage COVID, often without resorting to the more invasive treatments, such as breathing tubes and ventilators.

Hospitals have reported that fewer of their COVID patients ended up in the ICU. But occupancy rates remained high — often near or sometimes well over their regular capacity — as ICUs handled the most severe COVID cases plus the return of other kinds of patients.

In the first week of this year, when known U.S. coronavirus cases were reaching a new peak, more than one-fifth of American hospitals with ICUs reported that their intensive-care beds were at least 95% occupied.

At the same time, COVID patients made up one-third of the ICU patients, on average, at hospitals reporting any COVID patients in their ICUs. Staff pressures Under typical circumstances, an ICU nurse might care for two patients. But COVID patients can require more attention and tend to stay in the ICU longer — a median of seven days instead of about four.

The virus’ rampage through the body can take unexpected turns, throwing a relatively stable patient into an urgent crisis with little warning.

This and other complications sometimes lead ICUs to dedicate individual nurses to certain COVID patients.

To help, hospitals can draw staff members from other parts of the hospital. Where that’s not possible, or not enough, it can affect the number of patients cared for by each nurse.

“We’ve been swamped,” said Judy Carver,

Throughout the past year, the long stays and close monitoring required to care for COVID-19 patients have presented an uphill battle for medical workers. an intensive care unit nurse at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles. “We were having to take three patients. It was really heavy, super heavy.”

In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom temporarily altered the rules to allow one ICU nurse to care for three patients instead of the previous maximum of two. In some hospitals, the ratios have gone even higher.

COVID patients are often rolled onto their stomachs, called “proning,” which has been shown to increase oxygen flow. Turning someone over carefully can take several people, and some hospitals have created “proning teams.”

Once patients are face down, even simple tasks such as bathing them become more challenging — and require more time than nurses might need for a non-proned patient.

Close monitoring Proned patients must be watched carefully and moved regularly, so sores do not develop on their faces.

Many COVID patients are on ventilators,

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which need to be finely adjusted; some are on continuous dialysis machines; and all must be watched for blood clots, which present a greater risk with COVID patients.

In some hospitals, medical staff members try to balance this extra attention with reducing the amount of time they are in the closest contact with their COVID patients, to decrease the time they must wear full protective equipment and lower the risk of contracting the disease.

COVID’s contagiousness presents an additional responsibility for ICU nurses and other staff members: Connect patients to their families, who in many hospitals are not allowed to visit, over iPads and video-chat apps.

The added pressures, and the high number of COVID deaths, have been hard on many of those working in ICUs. “You don’t have time to really cry; you have to be strong for the next patient,” said Lean Precilla, also an intensive care unit nurse at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital. “After work, that’s when you reflect.”

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Over 160 confederate symbols were removed in 2020, group says

An image of George Floyd was projected onto a graffiti-covered monument to Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Va., in July.

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The Southern Poverty Law Center, which has campaigned for the removal of Confederate statues and monuments, released the findings as part of a report on the status of the symbols.

The nonprofit organization, based in Montgomery, Alabama, started tracking symbols of the Confederacy after a white supremacist killed nine

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Black worshippers at a storied African American church in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015.

In the group’s “Whose Heritage?” report, the Law Center said that last year had been transformative, but that more than 2,100 symbols of the Confederacy remained, including 704 monuments.

“These dehumanizing symbols of pain and oppression continue to serve as backdrops to important government buildings, halls of justice, public parks, and U.S. military properties, including 10 bases named after Confederate leaders across the South,” Lecia Brooks, the center’s chief of staff, said in a statement.

All but one of the 168 symbols that were eliminated in 2020 were removed or renamed after the death of Floyd in the custody of the Minneapolis police in May, a moment that catalyzed widespread protests over systemic racism and police brutality. It also renewed a reckoning over symbols of the Confederacy and their meaning.

Virginia led the way in the number of symbols that were removed last year with 71, followed by North Carolina with 24, and then Alabama and Texas with 12 each, the report said.

Larry McCluney Jr., the commander in chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, criticized the movement to take down statues and memorials.

“So you’re going to say that a war was fought and there was only one side?” McCluney said in an interview Tuesday night. “We’re trying to purge or sanitize American history.”

McCluney said it was unreasonable to judge Confederate leaders by today’s societal standards. He also contended that many soldiers who fought for the South in the Civil War were buried in unmarked graves and deserved to be memorialized.

“Is it fair 200 years from now to judge us?” he said. “They were men of their time.”

The Law Center said that 31 public schools were expected to change their names this year to sever ties with their Confederate heritage.

Some institutions that long supported the imagery changed their tune.

In late June, Mississippi removed the Confederate symbol from its state flag. And this month, North Carolina said it had discontinued the use of a specialty license plate bearing the Confederate battle flag.

NASCAR banned the flag from its events and properties in June. Its announcement partly prompted President Donald Trump to defend the flag, beginning what would become a consistent pushback against efforts to remove Confederate symbols.

His stance put him at odds with his military. On June 6, the U.S. Marine Corps banned displays of the flag at Marine installations. On July 17, the Pentagon banned displays on military installations around the world, sidestepping Trump’s opposition and preempting similar action by the Army.

Military leaders indicated they were open to renaming 10 Army bases named after Confederate leaders, but Trump rejected the efforts.

Trump also vetoed an annual military policy bill that included a bipartisan provision to strip the names of Confederate leaders from bases, but the House and the Senate overrode the veto.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for the removal of 11 statues of Confederate figures from the U.S. Capitol, not for the first time, but succeeded in removing only four portraits.

While the Law Center said strides had been made in removing Confederate relics, the group expressed concern about the symbols that were displayed during the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol.

One man, who was later arrested, carried the Confederate battle flag inside the building.

“As witnessed on Jan. 6 when an insurrectionist brazenly carried a Confederate flag through the halls of the U.S. Capitol, Confederate symbols are a form of systemic racism used to intimidate, instill fear and remind Black people that they have no place in American society,” Brooks said.

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Biden signs executive order to bolster critical supply chains

By JIM TANKERSLEY and ANA SWANSON

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utomakers have been forced to halt production because of a lack of computer chips. Health care workers battling the coronavirus pandemic had to make do without masks as the United States waited on supplies from China. And pharmaceutical executives worried that supplies of critical drugs could dry up if countries tried to stockpile key ingredients and block exports.

Deep disruptions in the global movement of critical goods during the pandemic prompted President Joe Biden on Wednesday to take steps toward reducing the country’s dependence on foreign materials. He issued an executive order requiring his administration to review critical supply chains with the aim of bolstering American manufacturing of semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and other cutting-edge technologies.

In remarks at the White House, the president cast the move as an important step toward creating well-paying jobs and making the economy more resilient in the face of geopolitical threats, pandemics and climate change.

“This is about making sure the United States can meet every challenge we face in the new era,” he said.

But the effort, which has bipartisan support, will do little to immediately resolve global shortages, including in semiconductors — a key component in cars and electronic devices.

A lack of those components has forced several major U.S. auto plants to close or scale back production and sent the administration scrambling to appeal to allies like Taiwan for emergency supplies.

Administration officials said the order would not offer a quick fix but would start an effort to insulate the U.S. economy from future shortages of critical imported components.

Biden discussed the issue in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon with nearly a dozen Republican and Democratic members of Congress. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. and the majority leader, called for the crafting and passage of a bill this spring to address supply chain vulnerabilities.

“Right now, semiconductor manufacturing is a dangerous weak spot in our economy and in our national security,” Schumer said. “Our auto industry is facing significant chip shortages. This is a technology the United States created; we ought to be leading the world in it. The same goes for building-out of 5G, the next generation telecommunications network. There is biparti-

President Joe Biden signs an executive order at the White House in Washington on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, as Vice President Kamala Harris looks on. The order is intended to start an effort to insulate the American economy from future shortages of critical imported components. san interest on both these issues.”

Republicans emerged from the White House meeting optimistic that such efforts could soon move forward. Rep. Michael McCaul, RTexas, said he was pleased to see that the White House made the issue a top priority and that the president was receptive. “His words were, ‘Look, I’m all in,’ ” he said.

Biden called the meeting one of the best of his presidency so far. “It was like the old days,” he said. “People were actually on the same page.”

The president ordered yearlong reviews of six sectors and a 100-day review of four classes of products where American manufacturers rely on imports: semiconductors, high-capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals and their active ingredients, and critical minerals and strategic materials, like rare earths.

Additional actions to strengthen those supply chains would depend on the vulnerabilities that were identified, officials said.

“We are going to get out of the business of reacting to supply chain crises as they arise and get into the business of preventing future supply chain problems,” Peter Harrell, the White House’s senior director for international economics and competitiveness, told reporters at a news briefing.

The executive order did not target imports from any specific country, but it is being viewed

as an early salvo in the administration’s economic battle with China. Beijing’s dominance of global supply chains for raw materials and critical products like medical masks has prompted deep concerns that its authoritarian government could cut off the United States, causing even bigger economic disruptions.

Early in the coronavirus pandemic, China diverted exports of surgical masks and protective gear to its local governments and hospitals, leaving foreign purchasers empty-handed. Along with India, China is also a major source for the active ingredients that go into making vital drugs, including antibiotics and pain medicines.

China has also periodically moved to ban exports of rare earth materials that are crucial for

manufacturing electronics, fighter jets and weaponry; it proposed new export curbs this year.

China, which produces the bulk of the world’s supply of rare earths, has been using much of its own to set up domestic supply chains, causing exports to dwindle in recent months, said Pini Althaus, the chief executive of USA Rare Earth, which is developing a deposit of rare earths and lithium in Texas.

Without those minerals, the United States cannot manufacture quantum computers, deploy a 5G network or make electric vehicles, he said.

“Panic is starting to set in in a number of industries and a number of government agencies, because we’re in a very precarious position right now,” Althaus said.

Schumer announced Wednesday that he had directed the leaders and members of Senate committees to start drafting a new legislative package “to outcompete China and create new American jobs.” He said he intended to put the bill, which would build on the bipartisan Endless Frontier Act that he introduced last year, on the Senate floor for a vote this spring.

The semiconductor industry has welcomed both ambitious legislation from Congress and Biden’s executive order.

Bob Bruggeworth, the chairman of the Semiconductor Industry Association and the chief executive of Qorvo, a semiconductor company, said his industry was ready to work with the Biden administration. He urged the president and Congress to “invest ambitiously” in manufacturing and research.

“Doing so will ensure more of the chips our country needs are produced on U.S. shores, while also promoting sustained U.S. leadership in the technology at the heart of America’s economic strength and job creation, national security and critical infrastructure,” Bruggeworth said.

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Powell says better child care policies might lift women in workforce

The American economy remains far from healed and the Federal Reserve is in no hurry to dial back its support, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell told lawmakers during a closely watched hearing on Tuesday.

By JEANNA SMIALEK

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erome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, suggested Wednesday that improved child care support policies from the government might help pull more women into the labor market.

The Fed chief studiously avoided commenting on specific government policy proposals during three hours of wideranging testimony before the House Financial Services Committee. But he did acknowledge, in response to a question, that enabling better options for affordable child-care is an “area worth looking at” for Congress.

“Our peers, our competitors, advanced economy democracies, have a more built-up function for child care, and they wind up having substantially higher labor force participation for women,” Powell said, answering a question from Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa. “We used to lead the world in female labor force participation, a quarter-century ago, and we no longer do. It may just be that those policies have put us behind.”

The Fed chair, who had also testified before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday, repeatedly refused to weigh in on the $1.9 trillion spending package the Biden administration has proposed or any of its individual provisions. The central bank is independent of politics, and it tries to avoid getting involved in partisan debates.

But Powell did voice qualified support for a few broader ideas — like exploring better child-care options — and he

stressed that in the near-term, it is critical to help workers who have been displaced from their jobs during the pandemic. He made it clear that the labor market remained far from healed, that the pandemic’s economic fallout has disproportionately hurt women and minorities, and that both Congress and the central bank have a role to play in supporting vulnerable families until the economy has recovered more fully.

“Some parts of the economy have a long way to go,” he said Wednesday.

Women’s labor force participation had climbed for decades in the United States before stalling out — and then actually dropping slightly — starting in the 1990s. As Powell alluded to, adult women in the United States hold jobs or look for them at lower rates than women in some other major advanced economies, such as Canada or Germany.

Research has suggested that the divergence may be linked to child care policies. In a 2018 paper that asked why the share of Canadians who work or look for jobs had climbed even as United States labor force attachment had fallen, researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco pointed out that most of the gap owed to different outcomes for women. And they pointed to caregiving policy differences as a likely culprit.

“Parental leave policies in Canada provide strong incentives to remain attached to the labor force following the arrival of a new child,” the paper, written by the San Francisco Fed president, Mary C. Daly, and co-authors, pointed out.

“The contrast between the incentives Canada and the United

States offer prime-age workers to remain attached to the labor force is clear.”

The fact that child care responsibilities fall heavily on women in the United States has come under a brighter spotlight during the pandemic, which has shuttered schools and disproportionately left women bearing added child care responsibilities during the traditional workday.

While women lost jobs less dramatically than men during the 2009 recession, their employment rate is down by about as much as men’s during the pandemic crisis. And when it comes to labor force participation, which measures the share of people who are either working or looking, women have lost more ground.

Female participation dropped 2.1 percentage points to 55.7% in January, compared with February 2020, whereas men’s participation has dropped 1.7 points to 67.5%.

Powell noted the disproportionate impact Wednesday, saying that “women have taken on more of the child-care duties than men have at a time when kids are going to be at home, they’re not going to be at school in many places.”

Throughout his tenure as Fed chair, Powell has been keenly focused on the job market. During the pandemic downturn, he has repeatedly said that both monetary and fiscal policymakers should support displaced workers so that they can make their way back into jobs when the economy reopens.

While the Fed can help the economy and the job market to improve broadly, helping individual groups in a targeted way is generally left to elected officials, who can create more precise programs. That includes paving a clearer path to the labor market for mothers, which would mainly fall to Congress and the White House.

Still, the Fed can help to foster conditions for strong economic growth overall, which pulls people in the labor market and helps to set the stage for higher wages.

Officials are trying to do that by keeping interest rates low and buying large quantities of government-backed bonds in order to keep many types of credit cheap, policies that can fuel both lending and spending. The Fed’s explicit aim is to achieve both maximum employment and slow but steady inflation that averages 2% over time.

Powell signaled Wednesday that interest rates, which have been at rock-bottom since March 2020, are likely to remain there for years to come. He also suggested that the Fed would be patient in slowing down its bond buying, waiting to see “substantial” further progress before changing that policy.

Powell has been pledging for the past 11 months that the Fed would use its policies to help the economy get through the pandemic, but his comments have become noteworthy at a time when some lawmakers — in particular Republicans — have become worried that big government spending could fuel economic overheating that leads to rapid inflation.

The Fed is tasked with keeping price gains under control. But its officials have been clear that weak price gains, not runaway ones, are the problem of the modern era. Central bankers try to keep price gains from slipping ever lower, because disinflation can be economically damaging.

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Wall Street slides on tech selloff as bond yields rise

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all Street’s main indexes fell on Thursday, with the Nasdaq slipping about 2.5%, as technology-related stocks remained under pressure following a rise in U.S. bond yields.Shares of Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp, Tesla Inc and Alphabet Inc were down between 1.1% and 2.5%, pressuring both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.

The benchmark 10-year Treasury yields hit a one-year high of 1.48%, prompting investors to lock in profits on some high-flying growth stocks due to concerns over heightened valuations. [US/] The Treasury note yield also rose above S&P 500 dividend yield, wiping out a historically strong advantage that the stock market yield has held.

Apple Inc, Amazon.com Inc, Microsoft Corp, Alphabet Inc, Facebook Inc and Netflix Inc were down between 1.18% and 1.46%.

“The higher the yield on bonds, the more we see this push to move out of stocks,” said Jeffrey Carbone, managing partner at Cornerstone Wealth, in Huntersville, North Carolina.

The S&P 500 growth index has risen 2.3% in February, sharply underperforming the value index, which has gained 9% on optimism related to a post-pandemic reopening of the economy.

Meanwhile, data showed fewer Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week amid falling COVID-19 infections, but the near-term outlook still remained unclear after winter storms wreaked havoc in the South region in the middle of this month.

Optimism about more U.S. stimulus and a quicker pace of vaccinations at the beginning of the month have positioned the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones indexes for their best monthly gain since November.

However, the lack of significant new developments around the fiscal package and the winding down of the earnings season have caused uncertainty in the market.

“In the beginning of February, the stimulus news was the driving force but now that it has been priced in, there is nothing on the distant horizon for equity investors to be excited about and there is a concern that upside is limited,” said Mike Zigmont, head of trading and research at Harvest Volatility Management.

At 12:27 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 341.74 points, or 1.07%, at 31,620.12, the S&P 500 was down 61.80 points, or 1.57%, at 3,863.63 and the Nasdaq Composite was down 328.82 points, or 2.42%, at 13,269.15.

Tesla Inc fell 5.04% after a media report that the electriccar maker told workers it would temporarily halt some production at its car assembly plant in California.

Best Buy Co Inc slid 9.66% on a weak full-year forecast after missing estimates for holiday-quarter comparable sales.

Moderna Inc jumped 5.37% after the drugmaker said it was expecting to post $18.4 billion in sales from its COVID-19 vaccine this year.

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Facing roadblocks, vast global vaccination effort gets underway

The first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines distributed by the Covax facility arriving at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana.

By RUTH MACLEAN

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long-awaited global sharing program designed to make vaccine access more equal began Wednesday, when hundreds of thousands of doses arrived in the West African nation of Ghana — the first of 2 billion that organizers hope to deliver worldwide this year.

The initiative, known as COVAX, was created so that poorer countries that struggle to buy coronavirus vaccines on the open market can get them for free. Officials said it is the largest vaccine procurement and supply operation in history.

But the inequalities remain grim. Despite promises of billions of dollars in funding from wealthy nations, COVAX still has a financing gap of $23 billion. While richer countries have managed to buy up vast reserves of vaccines and inoculate millions of people — including more than 44 million Americans and about 18 million Britons — poorer countries have been left behind.

As of last week more than 130 countries had yet to vaccinate a single person.

By trying to secure more vaccines for themselves, rich countries are undermining COVAX and prolonging the pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization said Tuesday.

“This is not a matter of charity,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom

Ghebreyesus. “It’s a matter of epidemiology.”

Many of the 92 countries that qualify to get free vaccines under COVAX are in Africa, where a new variant of the virus, first found in South Africa, is spreading through populations that may not get wide access to vaccines for years. The rise of new variants raises the risk that existing vaccines will be less effective.

And the need for mass inoculation has been highlighted by new studies showing that the spread of the virus has been much wider than official tallies show.

At least 1 in 5 people in Lagos, Nigeria, may have contracted coronavirus by October last year, according to findings just released by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, an infection rate far higher than the one reported through the national surveillance system. A study in Accra, the capital of Ghana, released in November had similar findings. One from Zambia showed that undetected deaths from COVID-19 were common in the capital.

“This disease is in Africa,” said one of the Nigerian study’s authors, Professor Babatunde Salako. “We are having underestimation of our figures.”

These studies and others could drastically change how countries go about allocating vaccines, said Salako, directorgeneral of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research. For instance, those who have had the virus already may only need one dose of those vaccines that ordinarily require two.

Cost-savings like this may be vitally important, as countries cannot rely on COVAX to inoculate their entire populations.

Ghana, a nation of more than 30 million people, is expected to get enough vaccines from COVAX to cover only about 20% of its population by the end of 2021. It will have to separately buy millions more doses.

The distribution of vaccines has been “wildly uneven and unfair,” the United Nations secretary-general, António Guterres, said last week.

High-income countries are bidding so aggressively for the shots that they are not only hurting COVAX’s ability to buy doses, but impeding the execution of deals COVAX has already made, Tedros said.

Last week, the wealthy, industrialized nations known as the Group of 7 announced that they would intensify their cooperation with the international vaccination drive and raised their overall commitment to $7.5 billion.

That includes a pledge by President Joe Biden of $4 billion in U.S. aid and an additional $1.2 billion from Germany.

But Tedros said the program remained $23 billion short of what is needed.

President Emmanuel Macron of France called for even more urgent action Friday, saying Europe and the United States should send up to 5% of their vaccine supplies to developing nations.

But even if things go according to plan, vaccinating most of the world’s poorest people this year will be a daunting challenge.

In some countries, there may be resistance to inoculation as a result of false rumors that have spread on social media and messaging apps.

Some claim that COVID-19 is not real and that vaccination campaigns are just a Western ploy to sterilize Africans. Others show people supposedly collapsing after receiving vaccines or, in one extreme case, depict a person turning into a horse.

“There are some rumors that there are a lot of side effects,” said Winfred Adrah, a 28-year-old software developer in Ho, in the Volta region of Ghana. “I’m not too confident about the vaccine. I wouldn’t want to take it now.”

Poorer countries do not pay for vaccines and injection devices under COVAX, at least for up to 20% of their populations. But they do have to pay the costs of distribution within their borders.

To receive vaccines, countries had to submit plans saying whom they wanted to immunize, how they would go about it and how they would monitor vaccinations. They also had to sign an indemnity agreement with the vaccine manufacturer.

Then they were allocated vaccines by a fair formula, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, which has been planning the rollout along with the World Health Organization and other agencies.

“No country was prioritized,” said Benjamin Schreiber, UNICEF’s coordinator for the COVAX program.

Four countries eligible to apply for vaccines under COVAX did not do so: Burundi, Eritrea, Madagascar and Tanzania.

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To build loyalty to China, Hong Kong rewrites history

By VIVIAN WANG

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he orders seemed innocuous, even obvious: Primary school students in Hong Kong should read picture books about Chinese traditions and learn about famous sites such as the Forbidden City in Beijing or the Great Wall.

But the goal was only partially to nurture an interest in the past. The central aim of the new curriculum guidelines, unveiled by the Hong Kong government this month, was much more ambitious: to use those historical stories to instill in the city’s youngest residents a deeprooted affinity for mainland China — and, with it, an unwavering loyalty to its leaders and their strong-arm tactics.

Students, the guidelines said, should develop “a sense of belonging to the country, an affection for the Chinese people, a sense of national identity, as well as an awareness of and a sense of responsibility for safeguarding national security.”

The Chinese government, in its efforts to quash dissent, has imposed a strict set of restrictions on Hong Kong, including new rules this week to bar any candidates deemed disloyal to the Community Party from elected office.

But the strategy goes well beyond repression. The Hong Kong government has also launched a vast campaign to indoctrinate the next generation — and it is using history as a potentially powerful tool to inculcate obedience and patriotism.

When mass anti-government protests swept the city in 2019, pro-Beijing officials blamed the education system for promoting liberal values and radicalizing Hong Kong. Determined to avoid a repeat, they are now aggressively promoting a specific narrative, designed to reinforce the Chinese Communist Party’s tightening rule over the former British colony.

To the authorities, that narrative is a necessary corrective to ensure stability and unity.

To the critics, it is social engineering, a misleading and dystopian campaign to shape young minds.

In some cases, the government has moved to literally rewrite history. It is backing the creation of a 66-volume set of “Hong Kong Chronicles,” which is projected to cost $100 million and promises a “comprehensive, systematic and objective” record of the city’s last 7,000 years. In official yearbooks that summarize the government’s achievements, references to past cooperation with Western countries — which had been reprinted without change for

decades — have disappeared.

Along with the national security lessons for schools, the government also is overhauling and halving the instruction time for a subject called liberal studies. Pro-Beijing politicians say those lessons, which are dedicated to nurturing critical thinking, have poisoned young people against the government. Officials say the new curriculum should teach facts about Hong Kong and China’s recent development but should not ask students to analyze them.

The government’s education bureau has denied that its new national security curriculum is brainwashing, calling such labels “malicious” in a statement on Monday.

Battles over history are ubiquitous, in democracies and authoritarian states, among scholars, governments and the general public.

Historians are the first to acknowledge that there is no such thing as an objective record.

Hong Kong’s anti-government activists have also selectively deployed historical events to rally support.

Still, the Chinese government — which regained control of the territory from Britain in 1997 — is fixated on, and uniquely adept at, controlling the historical narrative. In mainland China, major events, including the government’s 1989 massacre of Tiananmen Square protesters, have been largely erased from public memory by censorship and official directives that insist on “patriotic education.”

Critics fear that model is being imported to Hong Kong. The city’s chief executive, Carrie Lam, said recently that the “Hong Kong Chronicles” project would help residents, “especially the younger generation, better understand the inseparable relationship between Hong Kong and the country.”

Chan Hei Tung, a teacher of liberal studies, said the government’s flattened narrative would only distance students from the city and the country that the authorities want them to love. He had previously used stories about Hong Kong’s past to encourage students to analyze present-day issues. Under the government’s new initiative, he said, “what they have to do is just memorize and follow and respect the authorities.”

“The interaction between their generation and their city and the whole society will be gone,” said Chan, who also serves on the executive committee of a pro-democracy teachers’ union. “They don’t have a role to commit in changing the history.”

As soon as the first, nearly 800-page volume of the “Hong Kong Chronicles” project was published in December, pro-democracy

advocates attacked it for describing the 2014 Occupy Central movement as “illegal.” The chronicle made no mention of a march of at least 350,000 people on July 1, 2014, that had helped catalyze the movement. But it did mention a counterprotest that the police said drew about 100,000 people.

Lau Chi-pang, a history professor at Lingnan University in Hong Kong and a director of the project, said he hoped the chronicles could be a “very handy source” for schoolteachers.

Lau said the authors had tried only to list events, not pass judgment on them. But he acknowledged that he, like all historians, brought a political perspective to his work.

“I have always been seen as a pro-government scholar, and I don’t deny that,” he said. ocus on modern history has drawn the most attention, its revisions stretch back to ancient times.

In the government’s annual yearbook, one chapter is dedicated to history, starting with archaeological relics from about 6,000 years ago.

Between 1997 and 2016, the yearbook consistently declared that those prehistoric cultures had evolved “locally, independent of any major outside influences.” But in 2017, that phrasing disappeared. Instead, the record said, Hong Kong’s culture had “developed out of influence from central China.”

Long-standing mentions of “liberal British rule” over Hong Kong also vanished in

subsequent years. Hong Kong’s participation in “the Allied cause” during World War II became “the anti-Japanese cause,” echoing a rallying cry the Communist Party has used to stoke nationalist fervor.

Bao Pu, who owns a publishing house focused on modern Chinese history, said reevaluating the story of British influence on Hong Kong was justified. During the colonial period, Chinese residents were subjected to segregation and racism, which the yearbooks barely mentioned.

But it is also wrong to try to erase the legacy of that period entirely, he said: “They have ambitions to eradicate that Hong Kong identity, which is different from Chinese identity.”

Amy Lam, a stay-at-home mother who participated in the 2019 protests, said her friends with younger children worried that the new curriculum guidelines would ensure that the children never learned to consider opposing viewpoints.

Lam felt more confident that her own daughter, 15, had already begun developing the necessary skills. Even so, she was eager for her to graduate from high school and enroll at a university abroad.

“She will be out of the whole system very soon. I think we just have to stick in there, and hopefully things don’t change so much,” she said. “But for the younger ones, I feel sorry for them, especially those just getting into primary school and their parents. It’s going to be tough.”

Police officers fire tear gas against pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong on May 24, 2020. China plans to impose restrictions on Hong Kong’s electoral system to root out candidates whom the Communist Party deems disloyal.

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German court convicts former Syrian official of crimes against humanity

By BEN HUBBARD

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court in Germany convicted a former Syrian secret police officer Wednesday of aiding and abetting crimes against humanity for his role in arresting and transporting protesters to an interrogation center known for torture nearly a decade ago.

The defendant, Eyad al-Gharib, was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison. He is the first former Syrian official to be convicted of crimes against humanity, in a case that rights groups have hailed as a landmark in the effort to ensure justice for violations committed during Syria’s civil war.

The conviction “is a message to all criminals who still commit the most horrific crimes in Syria that the time of impunity is over, and you will not find a safe place to go,” Anwar al-Bunni, a Syrian lawyer and activist, said in a statement.

As the Syrian war nears its 10th anniversary, the country is marred by destruction and sinking into a profound economic crisis, with poverty and hunger spreading.

But President Bashar Assad remains in power, after his government’s widespread use of violence and torture to stamp out an uprising that sought to push him from power.

A sense of hopelessness about achieving justice within Syria or in the International Criminal Court has led rights campaigners to focus on European courts, many of which are willing to try foreigners for grave crimes under the principle of universal jurisdiction.

Eyad al-Gharib, a former Syrian secret police officer convicted of abetting crimes against humanity, in the courtroom in Koblenz, Germany, on Wednesday.

Often working with Syrian refugees in Europe, the groups have identified suspects who have also sought refuge in Europe and tracked down witnesses to testify about crimes committed in Syria.

While European courts had previously sentenced low-ranking Syrian soldiers, Wednesday’s case was new not just in who was convicted, but in the amount of information it revealed about the inner workings of the Syrian government’s detention centers, said Patrick Kroker, a senior legal adviser with the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, who represented 10 co-plaintiffs in the trial.

“That in my mind is what makes this

significant and makes it way more important than this individual person,” Kroker said. The co-plaintiffs are civil parties who under German law can join the prosecutors’ case and testify in court, but are also allowed to question witnesses.

Al-Gharib, 44, entered Germany in April 2018 and was arrested along with a more senior Syrian intelligence officer, Anwar Raslan, in February 2019.

The two men were put on trial together at the Higher Regional Court in Koblenz in April 2020, but al-Gharib’s case was peeled off this month because the prosecution had no more evidence to present against him. Raslan’s trial is scheduled to

continue at least through October.

The events in question occurred in the early days of the uprising against Assad, which erupted in 2011 and evolved into a civil war. Al-Gharib told German investigators that he had helped round up 30 protesters and bus them to an interrogation facility known as Branch 251 in the Syrian capital, Damascus. The protesters were beaten on the way there, and he knew they could be tortured after they arrived, he said.

Raslan was a senior officer at that center, which prosecutors say gave him oversight of the torture of at least 4,000 detainees with methods that included beatings, electric shocks, overcrowding and the denial of medical care.

To argue that the two men committed crimes against humanity, the prosecution had to argue that their roles fit into the Syrian government’s wider system of illegal detention and torture.

Evidence presented included a forensic analysis of tens of thousands of photos of corpses smuggled out of Syria by a police photographer who defected; Syrian government documents that shed light on the chain of command in the security services; and the testimony of a Syrian refugee in Germany who had worked at a mass grave for people killed by the government.

German lawyers tracked down dozens of Syrians in Europe who had been held in the interrogation center to testify against Raslan.

No witnesses were found linking alGharib directly to the crimes he was accused of, so the primary evidence against him was his own testimony to German investigators.

His state-appointed defense lawyers argued that al-Gharib’s testimony should be excluded since he did not know at the time that he was being questioned as a suspect rather than as a witness. They also argued that the Syrian government would have punished him had he not done his job.

The court allowed al-Gharib’s testimony to stand but took the other information he provided to investigators into account when determining his sentence.

Prosecutors had sought a sentence of 5 1/2 years; al-Gharib’s lawyers had asked that he be acquitted.

He has one week to file an appeal.

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U.S. school closures have failed America’s children

By NICHOLAS KRISTOF

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lags are flying at half-staff across the United States to commemorate the half-million American lives lost to the coronavirus.

But there is another tragedy we haven’t adequately confronted: Millions of American schoolchildren will soon have missed a year of in-person instruction, and we may have inflicted permanent damage on some of them, and on our country.

The reluctance of many Republicans to wear masks and practice social distancing is one reason so many Americans are dead. But the educational losses are disproportionately the fault of Democratic governors and mayors who too often let schools stay closed even as bars opened.

The blunt fact is that it is Democrats — including those who run the West Coast, from California through Oregon to Washington state — who have presided over one of the worst blows to the education of disadvantaged Americans in history. The result: more dropouts, less literacy and numeracy, widening race gaps, and long-term harm to some of our most marginalized youth.

The San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank this month estimated that educational disruptions during this pandemic may increase the number of high school dropouts over

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10 years by 3.8%, while also reducing the number of college-educated workers in the labor force. This will shrink the incomes of Americans for 70 years, until the last of today’s students leave the workforce, the bank said.

What that doesn’t capture is the human toll. Rich kids going to private schools glide on through life mostly unaffected, while low-income children often don’t even have internet to attend Zoom classes. I’m writing this in rural Oregon, where some homes have neither internet nor cellphone service.

I wrote recently about my old buddy Mike Stepp, who dropped out of high school, couldn’t get a good job, self-medicated with alcohol and meth, and recently died homeless. I fear that our educational failures during this pandemic will produce countless more tragedies like Mike’s.

Bellwether Education Partners, a nonprofit focused on underserved students, estimates that as many as 3 million children in the United States have missed all formal education, in-person or virtual, for almost a year.

“We have to acknowledge that there is a large percentage of kids that have ‘disappeared’ — students who have never logged in, or logged in and never fully engaged,” said Melissa Connelly, chief executive of OneGoal, a nonprofit that does outstanding work with low-income high school students.

As of Jan. 29, almost 10% fewer high school seniors had submitted Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms, a sign that some are losing the chance to attend college.

Closures also exacerbate racial inequity. According to McKinsey & Co., fifth graders in schools with mostly students of color mastered only 37% of the math that usua-

lly would be expected.

Yes, it is hard to open schools during a pandemic.

But private schools mostly managed to, and that is true not only of rich boarding schools but also of strapped Catholic schools. As a nation, we fought to keep restaurants and malls open — but we didn’t make schools a similar priority, so needy children were left behind.

“The evidence on remote learning suggests that despite the best efforts of teachers it doesn’t work for a large share of kids,” said Emily Oster, a Brown University economist who has studied the issue. “I think we’ve deprioritized children in a way that will do long-term damage.”

What are the risks of opening schools? We now have a great deal of data in the United States and abroad comparing areas that reopened schools versus those that kept them closed. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found, “in-person learning in schools has not been associated with substantial community transmission.” The British Medical Journal this week put it this way in an editorial: “Closing schools is not evidence based and harms children.”

Most evidence aligns with a careful Tulane study that found that in most of the United States, school openings do not increase coronavirus hospitalizations. And teachers generally don’t seem at greater risk than people in other occupations. While it is crucial to improve ventilation, increase testing and maintain adequate spacing, those steps aren’t always possible — and failure to meet every benchmark shouldn’t be an automatic bar to inperson schooling.

Teachers in some places are suggesting that in-school instruction shouldn’t resume even after they are vaccinated, not until students are vaccinated as well. That is an abdication of responsibility to America’s children.

Many Democrats seemed to become more suspicious of in-person schooling last summer when President Donald Trump called for it. We shouldn’t let ourselves be driven by ideology rather than science, and that wasn’t universal: Gov. Gina Raimondo of Rhode Island, a Democrat, worked hard to open schools, and kids there are better off because she did.

Maybe new variants of the virus will spread and require school closures — we should be relentlessly empirical — but that should be a last resort. Yes, there is uncertainty. Sure, there are trade-offs. But serving kids in schools should be a higher priority than serving drinks in bars, and we should plan on summer school so lagging children can catch up.

For almost a year now, we as a country have failed millions of America’s most vulnerable children. We must right this wrong.

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Gobernador dice no debe volver a ocurrir hallazgos de vacunas COVID-19 sin administrar Por THE STAR

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l gobernador Pedro Pierluisi dijo el jueves que espera que no siga ocurriendo apariciones de dosis no administradas de la vacuna contra el COVID-19, hecho que catalogó como lamentable.

“Cada vez que tenemos una situación que envuelva vacunas que no se están aprovechando, pues es lamentable. Gracias a Dios, estamos hablando de 21 dosis por lo que he visto reseñado por los propios medios. Lo importante es que no siga recurriendo”, dijo el gobernador a preguntas de la prensa.

“Tenemos una cantidad enorme de vacunas disponibles y cada vez va a ser mayor porque el presidente (Joseph) Biden ha hecho un compromiso y ya está a punto de salir la certificación para la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson, el gobierno federal ha comprado una cantidad bien significativa de esas vacunas. Así que, lo importante es que se siga vacunando todo el pueblo. La meta sigue siendo que la gran mayoría del pueblo esté vacunada a finales de verano”, añadió.

El secretario del Departamento de Salud, Carlos Mellado López, dio detalles adicionales de los responsables de las vacunas de COVID-19 abandona-

das en el municipio de Morovis.

“Tras el reporte de la pérdida de vacunas identificadas esta tarde, he sido informado que se trata de vacunas entregadas a la farmacia Walgreens, bajo el contrato federal para los Centros de Cuido Prolongado”, dijo Mellado López en declaraciones escritas.

“He ordenado una investigación inmediata sobre lo sucedido para adjudicar responsabilidad y referir al Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés), y al Departamento de Justicia o cualquier otra

agencia con jurisdicción. La Oficina de Investigación de Salud tendrá 24 horas para indagar y someter un informe. El manejo de la vacuna en la emergencia requiere que todos los proveedores actúen con la mayor responsabilidad posible”, añadió.

En conferencia de prensa, el secretario expresó indignación por el incidente.

“Cuando hay mucha gente esperando por la vacuna en Puerto Rico, en el pueblo de Morovis aparecen dos dosis de Moderna con dos jeringuillas. Demás está decir que ya me comuniqué con el secretario de Seguridad Pública y ya nuestro personal

de investigación está en Morovis entrevistando a la persona que encontró la nevera y otras personas”, dijo Mellado López.

“Demás está decirles que, ya llegando a los 10 mil pies de altura, hay un mal manejo”, añadió.

“Tenemos que llegar hasta las últimas consecuencias para que se sepa qué pasó”, expuso.

La Policía informó en la tarde, que un ciudadano se percató en la carretera del sector La Alianza de la calle Girasol del barrio Barahona en el pueblo de Morovis, de una caja de cartón que en su interior contenía vacunas del COVID-19.

Según la Policía, el ciudadano llegó al cuartel municipal de Morovis para informar que encontró una caja de cartón que en su interior contenía una nevera color blanca, con jeringuillas y una caja con vacunas de la compañía Moderna.

Además, durante la conferencia de prensa, Mellado López informó que se añadieron dos casos ocurridos en enero de la nueva cepa del COVID-19 en el área oeste. La Ponce Health Sciences University fue quien detectó los casos que fueron llevados a análisis ante el CDC y aseguró que no existe datos de la propagación de esta cepa del COVID-19 en la isla.

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l presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Rafael “Tatito” Hernández Montañez, realizó el jueves un recorrido a través del centro urbano del Municipio de Guánica para conocer las necesidades de las comunidades tras los daños ocasionados por los fuertes sismos del pasado año.

Al presidente cameral, le acompañaron los representantes Lydia Méndez Silva, Deborah Soto Arroyo, Jessie Cortés Ramos y Ángel “Tito” Fourquet.

La primera parada fue en el Residencial Luis Muñoz Rivera, proyecto de vivienda que ha sido desalojado tras los daños ocasionados por los movimientos telúricos.

Actualmente, el complejo sirve de hogar únicamente a cinco familias que esperan ser reubicadas a otras residencias en el mismo pueblo de Guánica.

Luego de la actividad sísmica en el sur- suroeste de Puerto Rico, el Departamento de la Vivienda decidió en el mes de febrero, que el residencial no era habitable.

El proyecto, consta de 21 edificios, 200 unidades de vivienda y está ubicado en el centro urbano de Guánica.

El recorrido, continuó por las calles aledañas a la Plaza Pública y Casa Alcaldía, hasta llegar a la comunidad vecina de la Escuela Agripina Seda, plantel que colapsó tras el sismo y que posteriormente fue demolida.

Los representantes también visitaron la Playa del Manguillo, el Malecón de Guánica y culminaron el recorrido en el residencial Jardines de Guánica, espacio que recibió la Comisión Total de la Cámara de Representantes, que es un procedimiento parlamentario en el que la Asamblea Legislativa se constituye con el propósito de lograr una discusión más libre e informal. Las también conocidas Sesiones Comunitarias tienen como objetivo trasladar las sesiones de la Cámara de Representantes a los 78 municipios.

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Clown princes: Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall on ‘Coming 2 America’

By DAVE ITZKOFF

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here was a time when Eddie Murphy ruled the multiplex like a king — or at least a prince.

In the 1980s, he capped off a series of comedy blockbusters (“48 Hrs.,” “Trading Places,” “Beverly Hills Cop”) and stand-up sets (“Raw”) with “Coming to America.” That 1988 film cast Murphy as Prince Akeem, the wealthy potentate of the fictional African nation of Zamunda, who travels incognito to New York with his faithful attendant, Semmi (Arsenio Hall), in search of a woman who will love him for himself.

“Coming to America,” directed by John Landis, was propelled by his chemistry with Hall and their aptitude for playing countless other characters, including an unctuous reverend (Hall), a mediocre soul singer (Murphy) and the squabbling denizens of a local barber shop (Murphy, Hall and Murphy).

Murphy has had many career highs and lows since, although he has lately been on an upswing that includes his hit 2019 biopic, “Dolemite Is My Name.” And now he’s returning to Zamunda in a long-awaited sequel, “Coming 2 America,” which Amazon will release March 5.

The follow-up, directed by Craig Brewer, finds an older Akeem reckoning with a grown daughter (played by KiKi Layne) who wants her own opportunity to rule the kingdom. He rushes back to New York with Semmi after learning that he fathered a son (Jermaine Fowler) there on his original visit. Murphy and Hall reprise several of their supporting characters, joined by “Coming to America” alumni James Earl Jones, Shari Headley and John Amos, as well as franchise newcomers such as Wesley Snipes, Tracy Morgan and Leslie Jones.

The making of “Coming to America” and its sequel is a story that spans the real-life friendship of Murphy and Hall, from their first encounter as stand-up comics to the present day. Murphy and Hall got together recently for a video interview to talk about the creation of “Coming 2 America” and their camaraderie, and to needle each other as only good friends can.

These are edited excerpts from that conversation.

Q: How did you first meet?

EDDIE MURPHY: When we started doing comedy, there may have been, like, 10 Black comics in all of the country, so everybo-

In a photo made remotely, Eddie Murphy at his home in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, Feb. 12, 2021. dy knew each other. Comics are very cliquish, so you get in a clique with the people you think are funny. Of the 10 Black comics, there were four or five that I never became friends with. (Laughter) When I came out here (to Los Angeles), I met Arsenio through Keenen (Ivory Wayans).

ARSENIO HALL: We’re standing in front of the Improv, Keenen introduces me, I shake Eddie’s hand and we talk for a while and then coming down the street is Damon Wayans.

But I had never met him. Keenen introduces us to Damon and he’s doing that character that Eddie let him do eventually in “Beverly Hills Cop,” the hotel guy. It was so convincing, I didn’t laugh because I didn’t know whether it was real. But that’s how he got the role in “Cop” 1.

Q: Eddie, what got you interested in the idea of seeing America and New York through the eyes of this African prince, Akeem?

MURPHY: This was at the height of when I first got in the business. I was on tour and had just broke up with a girlfriend, and a conversation started on the tour bus about wanting to meet a girl that didn’t know I was this dude and just liked me for me.

Q: Arsenio, at that point I think your only movie credit was a comedy sketch in “Amazon Women on the Moon.” How did you get involved in the original film?

HALL: It’s funny, I was not a movie star,

I was a stand-up comic — MURPHY: Oh, no, no — he also did an episode of (the revived) “Love, American Style.” He’s with a “Soul Train” dancer named Damita Jo Freeman and they play a couple.

I’ve looked all over. I looked on YouTube, but I can’t find it. We were friends, and I always like to be with some other comedian, to make it as funny as it can be. There’s me and Richard (Pryor in “Harlem Nights”), there’s me and Arsenio, me and Martin (Lawrence in “Life”). I’m not going to be shouldering this (expletive) by myself.

HALL: But it’s funny you mention “Amazon Women” — Eddie and I are riding through Manhattan in a new white Corvette he had bought and Eddie says we’ve got to find somebody to direct this movie. And I remember saying, well, I’m not going to be much help, because I’ve only done one movie and it was with John Landis, called “Amazon Women on the Moon.” And I saw something go off.

MURPHY: You know what’s funny?

John Landis says to me, “You know who’s really funny? Arsenio Brown.” I was like, “Arsenio Brown? Arsenio Hall.” “Oh, yes, Arsenio Hall.” To this day, he’ll still call himself Brown.

HALL: I think Rev. Brown came from that joke.

MURPHY: Arsenio Brown! It actually has a ring to it. Arsenio Hall sounds kind of stagy, like he made it up. Arsenio Brown sounds like a real person.

Q: Whose idea was it to have you play multiple characters in the movie?

Arsenio Hall in Los Angeles, Feb. 18, 2021.

MURPHY: The original idea didn’t have multiple characters. Once John Landis got involved, he knew I was able to do the Yiddish accent, so he was like, that would be hysterical. He had worked with (special makeupeffects designer) Rick Baker before, so he was like, Rick could make you look like an old Jewish man — that would be hysterical. And that’s how that stuff started.

Q: Your careers went in very different directions after “Coming to America.”

Did that make it difficult to remain in each other’s lives?

MURPHY: There’s never been a period where we haven’t been friends.

HALL: We can share different experiences. Part of it is being comfortable with who you are and knowing who you are. I’m a stand-up comic and a guy who does TV. Eddie is a movie star. But we share with each other because the bottom line is we’re both comfortable in our own skin.

Q: What’s something that’s different about the two of you?

HALL: I’m here ’cause I’m broke — he’s here ’cause he’s good. (Laughter) MURPHY: I don’t see myself as a movie star or a comedian or any of those things. I see myself as an artist. And I feel like there’s a bunch of different ways I can express myself.

HALL: You can pop by Eddie’s, and he’ll play a song for you. And you can’t even believe, wait, that’s you on guitar? That’s you singing? You wrote and produced this track? And that’s what he does for fun. For him it’s like crocheting a hat.

MURPHY: I have so many tracks and collaborations with people — Michael (Jackson), El DeBarge — all these people I’ve been in the studio with over the years and never finished it or never released it.

HALL: He does so many things. He does them as well as anybody else. He’s a beast. It’s hard to deal with.

Q: What took you so long to make a sequel to “Coming to America”?

MURPHY: We never thought about doing a sequel. The way the story ended was kind of like, “And they lived happily ever after.” Then all this time passed and the movie became this cult thing. Catchphrases from the movie start working their way into the culture.

Stores turning themselves into McDowell’s. I see Beyoncé and Jay-Z dressed up like the Zamunda characters for Halloween.

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From page 19 Then Ryan Coogler, before he directed “Black Panther,” I meet with him and he says, I want to do a “Coming to America” sequel. He had an idea for Michael B. Jordan to play my son and he would be looking for a wife. I was like, then the movie would be about the son, it’s not our characters, we already did that. It didn’t come together.

But all that made me start thinking, maybe we should do a sequel. I saw the “Terminator” movie where they made Arnold Schwarzenegger young — his face looked like Arnold, but young — and that’s where I got it. (Snaps fingers) If we use that to make us young and create a new scene in the club (from the original “Coming to America”) where we’re out looking for the girls, so it’s part of that night. I go home with a girl and I’m high — that was the piece we needed to start the flow.

HALL: I never thought about it because we had always said we’re going to leave “Coming to America” where it is. But I text him sometimes when I do my coffee run in the morning, and he says, “What are you doing? I think you should read this script now.” And I read half of it sitting in his yard. It was so exciting and so good.

Q: In both “Coming to America” films, we see Zamunda as this nation where Black people are able to fulfill their potential and achieve greatness without white people interfering or oppressing them. Was that a point you were trying to make explicitly?

MURPHY: We never say that. We never show you the history of the country. We just are. We’re like Wakanda.

HALL: And how perfect to do “Coming to America” 2 in Atlanta, where it’s very hot and the palace actually is owned by Rick Ross.

MURPHY: Yeah, his house is so big, we literally were able to dress it and make it look like a palace. That stuff you see where I’m walking on the African plain and there’s antelopes running — that’s Rick Ross’ backyard. He has like 300 acres or something.

HALL: And a lake! Do you have a lake? You’ve got to start rapping. Let me hear you say (Rick Ross voice), “Hunh.”

Q: Were there any character bits that were written for the sequel but didn’t make the cut?

MURPHY: There was a draft where the barbers had on MAGA hats and it turned out that they were Republicans. But it wasn’t because they were for Trump — they were Herman Cain supporters. We thought it was funny, but it kind of dates the movie if we do this. We had these two old goat herders that had a dispute over a goat, and it was very funny but it culminated in, one of these guys (had sex with) this goat. It was like, uhhhh, we’ve got James Earl Jones in this movie — let’s keep it all classy.

(Laughter) In the early drafts, Tracy Morgan was my son.

HALL: I’m like, I love Tracy and he’s the funniest guy in the world. But yo, Ed, y’all about the same age. (Murphy voice) “We’ll work it out, man, we’ll figure it out. He’s funny.”

Q: Did the barbershop guys remain eternally the same age?

MURPHY: You look at the makeup — we aged them up nice and good. They’re supposed to be in their late 80s, early 90s now. Looking at the first one, I was amazed at how young we looked — the skin is tight, Saul (the barbershop patron), there are no age spots on his face, his face is all even-toned.

Q: What do you do to pass the time when you’re in the makeup chair?

HALL: It’s funny because we go to different places. We

can’t be in the same trailer. He watches certain things and I watch certain other things. We tried it, the first day, together, and there were times when I didn’t want to see Prince videos.

MURPHY: Oh, you didn’t want to see MonoNeon?

HALL: Oh, God! MURPHY: MonoNeon — what’s the best way to describe him?

HALL: Something that makes Arsenio need his own trailer.

MURPHY: MonoNeon is a musician who plays bass and he’s unbelievable. He’s Jimi Hendrix and Basquiat and Skittles, all combined. I could watch it for hours and hours and hours and hours. (Hall begins to grimace and Murphy does Hall’s voice) “You’re watching MonoNeon again?!”

HALL: I’m a news junkie and I’ll watch the left, the right and the center, all day long.

MURPHY: I’m the exact opposite. Before the pandemic, I never, never watched the news. I never know what’s going on.

I’ll be like, “What happened?” “Trump is the president!” I totally don’t follow any of that stuff.

Q: In the new movie, we see Akeem adjusting to changing times and reckoning with the desires of his grown children. Eddie, is this at all a metaphor for your life? Are you starting to think of the legacy you’ll someday leave behind?

MURPHY: If I’m thinking about my legacy — and I rarely do — my career never even comes into it. My legacy is my children. When I’m dead, and they’re doing my eulogy, ain’t nobody going to be standing over the coffin talking about (preacher voice), “And then, he did ‘48 Hrs.,’ which was a wonderful film.

Burst on the scene with Nick Nolte and shook up the world.

Moved onto ‘Trading Places’ and then the great ‘Beverly Hills Cop.’ And then the classic ‘Raw’ — let’s show a clip.” (L)aughter HALL: (indicating the array of trophies that Murphy is seated in front of) I know you think those awards behind him are for show business, but those are Daddy of the Year Awards.

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Q: Do you have any plans for another collaboration?

HALL: I think it’s back to the comedy clubs for me. I’ll be at the Milk Through Your Nose in Canada next Friday.

MURPHY: The plan was for all of us to be doing standup.

When I got up off the couch and did this little patch of work, it was, let’s do “Dolemite.” Let’s do “Saturday Night Live.” Let’s do “Coming 2 America.” Because I want to go do stand-up again, but I don’t want to just pop up out there when people hadn’t seen me be really funny in a while. I didn’t want to do stand-up after the last movie you’ve seen me do is “Meet Dave.” (Laughter) Let me remind them that I’m funny. And then the pandemic hit and we had to pull everything back. But when the pandemic is over and it’s safe to be around people, I’m going to go do stand-up again. There’s so many comics in “Coming 2 America.” I’d love to do a tour with all the comedians, me, Arsenio, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Trevor Noah, Jermaine Fowler, Louie Anderson, Michael Blackson.

Q: Is it perilous for the two of you to hang out in public?

If people see you together, do they just start quoting “Coming to America”?

MURPHY: We haven’t been out in a year because the bottom fell out of the world. But when the world gets back to normal, I don’t have a problem going anywhere. When I was young I used to have bodyguards. Then one day it was like, hey, wait a second — I don’t need all these bodyguards! (Laughs) And I haven’t had them since. I don’t restrict my movements or not go to places. When you go somewhere, you just say, “What’s up?”, take a picture and keep it rolling.

HALL: I can’t wait for those times to come back. The only problem with Starbucks is Eddie’s a big tipper. When I go back alone, there’s always this look, like (mimes someone looking behind him to see if Murphy is also coming). I leave $5. Eddie will leave them a Rolls-Royce tire.

“I’m a stand-up comic and a guy who does TV,” Hall said. “Eddie is a movie star. But we share with each other because the bottom line is we’re both comfortable in our own skin.”

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Flowery, yes. But the wines of Fleurie offer more.

By ERIC ASIMOV

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ears from now, when the history of Beaujolais is written, it will be fascinating to see how the wine is portrayed over the first part of the 21st century.

Will that period, 2000 to 2020, be perceived as a turning point — the era when the wine finally shed its reputation as joyous but inconsequential? Perhaps it will be remembered as the time when prices went through the roof and top Beaujolais became unaffordable.

Or maybe Beaujolais finally came to be recognized during that time as encompassing many different sorts of wines, from mass-processed to honest; refreshing and smile-inducing to complex and thoughtful, yet still joyful.

Here at Wine School, we hope to avoid the easy answers. We recognize that almost every time a simple definition is pinned to any sort of wine, a deeper look reveals complexities that require elaboration.

A flashcard system of quick associations may be fine for a wine quiz, but that’s not the way we work. Instead, we accept that few subjects in wine have easy answers, and we’ve made peace with that.

Such is the case with Beaujolais, a wine that long has been typecast as simple, easy and thirst-quenching.

Wines like these may have been epitomized by Beaujolais Nouveau, which began as a regional ritual celebrating the first wine of the harvest and became a global craze in the 1970s and ’80s. But Beaujolais had that reputation long before Nouveau left its dominant impression.

In his essential 1988 book, “Adventures on the Wine Route: A Wine Buyer’s Tour of France,” Kermit Lynch wrote of speaking to old-timers, who recalled “real Beaujolais” as light and tart, and quoted Richard Olney, the food and wine writer, describing its flavor as “a rush of green fruit.”

(What a curious description, and what fruits did he have in mind? Greengage plums? Green apples? Gooseberries? Green figs? Or did he mean unripe?)

The wine they remembered was necessarily light and lively, maybe 11-12% alcohol, Lynch suggested, to accompany the heavy, rich cuisine of Lyon, the city that legendarily is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Rhône, the Saône and the Beaujolais.

It’s fair to say that though Lynch’s company, Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, imports some of the best Beaujolais producers in the world, including Jean Foillard and Domaine Lapierre, those wines bear little resemblance to the Beaujolais of old, beyond being made entirely of the gamay grape.

It’s still possible to find refreshing Beaujolais on the simple end, or at least wines that live in that same spirit.

Lapierre makes a wine, Raisins Gaulois, that carries the Vin de France appellation but comes from Beaujolais. It’s juicy, fruity and pure, and I imagine it would be deli-

Years from now, when the history of Beaujolais is written, it will be fascinating to see how the wine is portrayed over the first part of the 21st century. ciously refreshing with blood sausage, tripe and other essentials of cuisine lyonnaise. We included it in our lesson on thirst-quenching wines.

Wines labeled simply “Beaujolais” would also fall into that bright, lip-smacking territory, especially as good producers reclaim this appellation, the lowest category in the Beaujolais hierarchy, underneath Beaujolais-Villages and the Beaujolais crus, 10 appellations judged to have the potential to yield superior gamay grapes.

They are, in order from north to south: St.-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly, a recitation that one reader, Paul Adams of Stony Brook, New York, said always felt like a little poem.

Our focus for the past month has been on Fleurie, one of the two most popular and easy-to-find crus in the United States along with Morgon, which we explored in 2018. As always, I suggested three bottles to drink. They were: Clos de la Roilette Fleurie Cuvée Tardive 2019, $29 Domaine Chapel Fleurie Charbonnières Vieilles Vignes 2018, $37

Jean-Louis Dutraive Fleurie Domaine de la Grand’Cour Clos de la Grand’Cour 2019, $39.

As quite a few readers have pointed out, these are not inexpensive wines, certainly not if they were the sort of jolly, casual bottles for which Beaujolais has long been known.

Let’s be clear: I am not demeaning simple, delicious wines. I revere them and always have a place for them.

But cru Beaujolais are not those wines. They offer more to taste and more to think about. Yet they are not solemn wines. Good gamay wines, no matter how they are made or where they come from, always seem to have an intrinsic element of joyousness.

While these three all come from Fleurie, they were nonetheless distinct. The Cuvée Tardive from Clos de la Roilette comes from old vines, and generally improves with a few years of aging. Yet even drinking it young, as we did, it was fresh, expressive and calm, both fruity and floral with touches of citrus and a chalky minerality, maybe even a touch of Olney’s green fruit, as in greengage.

The Dutraive was strikingly different. It was flamboyant in its flavors, with a pronounced floral quality that reminded me of violet pastilles. It also had a touch of effervescence, perhaps because a little carbon dioxide is added to protect the wine as Dutraive uses very little sulfur dioxide as a preservative.

You’d expect the Chapel also to differ, as it comes from the weightier 2018 vintage while the other two were 2019s, a vintage in which the wines seem to be brighter and fresher. True to the vintage, it was denser, more concentrated and less energetic, yet also with an earthy, violet flavor that was both pretty and intriguing.

I also got a slight cinnamon flavor on the Chapel, which I often associate with semi-carbonic fermentation, a method historically common in Beaujolais in which whole bunches of grapes are piled into vats. Those on the bottom are crushed and begin to ferment, releasing carbon dioxide, which induces a different, intercellular fermentation in the bunches on top.

Each of these producers uses that method, which has become more popular elsewhere in the world even as more Beaujolais producers seem to be employing more conventional methods of fermentation. The method does partly account for the easygoing reputation of Beaujolais, as it often results in wines that are immediately accessible. Yet as these wines demonstrate, it can do a lot more than that.

I asked people whether they thought these wines were floral, as the wines of Fleurie (which means flowery in French) are almost reflexively described that way.

I found the Dutraive and the Chapel particularly floral with their violet flavors, less so the Roilette.

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From page 21 But I’d nonetheless be cautious about generalizing. A lot of wines, including other Beaujolais crus, can be described as floral. I think in this case the description speaks as much of an association with the name as it does an indelible characteristic of Fleurie.

I also asked participants whether they thought these wines could age, because the conventional wisdom is to drink Beaujolais young. As I recently enjoyed an exceptional 2005 Morgon Delys from Daniel Bouland, I would say, of course these wines can age. I would put away the Roilette and the Chapel without hesitation, though I’d be more inclined to drink the Dutraive young. Peter of Philadelphia, a reader who loved the Dutraive with boerewors, a South African sausage, also did not see much potential for aging in the Dutraive.

Just because a wine can age does not necessarily mean it should be aged, as several readers pointed out.

“Cru Beaujolais can and does age well,” wrote TLeaf of Seattle. “Whether it will improve with tertiary flavors is another question.”

David from Warsaw wrote of the pleasure he recently took in a “pure and bright” 1999 Morgon Côte du Py from Jean-Marc Burgaud.

As with any wine, when you drink it is a matter of taste. Cru Beaujolais just so happens to be versatile enough to enjoy young and aged. The Clos de la Roilette in particular, I think, will be even better in two or three years. The Chapel will improve, too. But from then on, it’s a question of personal preference.

Mike from Boston made an interesting point. “We’re starting to talk about Beaujolais the way we talk about Burgundy,” he said, “and I’m not so sure that’s for the best.”

I inferred he meant we are taking it

more seriously, which implies we are losing some of the casual fun of Beaujolais.

I understand what he means, but it does not have to be a problem. The more a wine costs, the greater the expectations that arrive with it. Cru Beaujolais can fulfill those expectations if not held back by preconceptions of what Beaujolais ought to be.

At the same time, Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages often provide the thirst-quenching pleasures that can be enjoyed uncritically.

The great thing about Beaujolais is that you can have it many different ways because it’s not just one type of wine.

Grenache, or Garnacha: Same grape, 3 ways How important is the choice of grape in determining the character of a wine?

Extremely important, obviously. But it is far from the sole factor. Soil and bedrock, climate, farming methods, altitude and inclination, intent of the winemaker — all the elements of terroir can be just as important.

Sometimes they can be even more so. Chablis and Sancerre, though made of chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, occasionally can be mistaken for one another, especially if they were both made from grapes grown on Kimmeridgian limestone, which can be found in both regions.

At the same time, wines made from identical grapes can often taste different, subtly so if the wines come from different parts of the same vineyard, and sometimes profoundly so if they come from different parts of the world.

This month we are going to taste three different wines made from a single variety of grape: If the wine is French, the grape is grenache; if the wine is Spanish, it’s garnacha. And it’s winemaker’s choice what to call it if it comes from the United States (this producer calls it grenache).

Here are the three bottles I suggest: Comando G Vinos de Madrid Sierra

de Gredos La Bruja de Rozas 2018 (European Cellars, Charlotte, North Carolina), $28 Domaine Gour de Chaulé Gigondas Cuvée Tradition 2016 (Rosenthal Wine Merchant, New York), $29 A Tribute to Grace Santa Barbara County Grenache 2018, $33 If you cannot find these bottles, you still have quite a few choices. You can look back to our Wine School unit on California grenache, for example, though some of those wines were blends and we are looking for pure grenache. You can also look at some of the bottles in this 2016 review.

We also explored Gigondas in Wine School, and you can look at that selection of bottles.

As for the garnacha, Comando G makes a wonderful set of wines, though some of them are quite expensive. Other reds from Sierra de Gredos, or Vinos de Madrid as the wider appellation is formally known, should be made of garnacha, as will many wines from Montsant, although these, too, may be blends.

Many different cold weather dishes will go well with these grenache wines, especially stews and braised meats. Try it with a cassoulet, for example. Burgers and grilled meats would go well, too, as would lamb chops. I probably would not serve grenache with dishes that you’d ordinarily pair with an Italian red, as the wine will not have a similar level of acidity.

Serve cool, please, but not icy.

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Now’s the time for homemade dumplings

By GENEVIEVE KO

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f there’s one occasion to prepare dumplings from scratch, wrappers and all, it’s the Lunar New Year.

Everyday dumplings take on special significance for the holiday, on Feb. 12 this year: Eating the savory pleated pouches, which symbolize wealth, means good fortune for the year ahead, and slurping dessert dumplings is supposed to assure family unity.

But the more immediate reward is the process of making them: kneading and rolling the dough, filling and wrapping, pinching and sealing. It’s the sort of therapeutic project that lulls like rowing on a still lake. It takes a little physical effort, but the motions become as relaxing as rocking in a canoe.

This is especially true for the pot sticker wrappers here, which employ a softer, easy-to-work dough made with hot water. When rolled, it doesn’t spring back like cold-water dough for boiled dumplings, which is tougher and more elastic. Using hot water ensures thin wrappers that are simple to pleat, whether the dough is rolled into individual rounds or into a sheet for cutting out circles. When the pot stickers are simultaneously fried and steamed, these wrappers cook to the ideal delicate tenderness.

What goes in the dough can vary endlessly, but every combination requires balance. Savory flavors should border on salty because the wrapper subdues the mix, and the heat from ginger, pepper or chiles should tingle but not overpower. As for texture, the mix should be juicy but not watery and hold together without being dense.

This vegetable and tofu filling (which, yes, happens to be vegan) hits all the marks. Aromatic fresh greens are tossed with salt for seasoning and also to draw out their water. Liquid is wrung from tofu, too, so that it can soak up soy sauce and chile crisp and serve as a big-flavored binder for the greens and crunchy bits of celery.

But, for novices, kids or anyone, really, it may be more fun to start with dessert — in this case, tang yuan dumplings.

“Tang” means soup and “yuan” round, and the translation does little to describe their comfort and joy. These chewy balls with black sesame filling simmer in sweet ginger soup until they’re bobbing and shiny like pearls. When you scoop a dumpling with a spoonful of soup and take a bite, your teeth sink through the sticky wrapper, which yields like marshmallow to the toasty, nutty center that’s as soft as nougat. The ginger’s sharpness mellows to warmth against the rich filling.

I’ve been making tang yuan with my daughters since they were toddlers, in part because the dumplings are easy and fun to shape. Soft and forgiving, the glutinous rice flour dough kneads into a slab so smooth, it feels satiny. A pinchedoff piece can be simply pressed flat with your fingers — no rolling pin needed. As the filled dough is rolled between palms, the seams disappear while the lumpy ball becomes a perfect round.

Tang yuan’s spherical shape signifies unity and the candy-like stickiness represents how family sticks together. You can eat tang yuan to wish for family closeness in the new year — and you can roll and cook them together to ensure it.

Tang Yuan This Chinese dessert is a favorite for Lunar New Year, or really, any time. Rice flour rounds filled with black sesame are simmered in sweet ginger soup until bobbing and shiny like pearls. When you scoop a dumpling with a spoonful of soup, then take a bite, you first taste the subtly sweet wrapper, which yields like nougat to the soft, toasty, nutty center.

Be sure to refill the spoon with soup before the second bite, because you want the ginger’s warmth to play sharp against the rich filling. Making tang yuan is as fun as eating them and nearly as easy. Soft and forgiving, the glutinous rice flour dough is simple to form and patch, no rolling pin needed.

Yield: 6 servings (about 24 dumplings) Total time: 1 hour For the Soup: 1 (2-inch) piece/65 grams fresh ginger, scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch slices 3/4 cup/155 grams rock sugar or 1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar For the Filling: 1/2 cup/70 grams roasted black sesame seeds (see Tip) 3 tablespoons/40 grams granulated sugar, plus more if desired 3 tablespoons/50 grams creamy peanut butter or unsalted butter For the Dough: 1 1/4 cups/175 grams glutinous rice flour, plus more as needed (see Notes) 4 teaspoons grapeseed oil or other neutral oil 1. Make the soup: Combine the ginger and sugar in a large saucepan with 6 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then turn the heat to the lowest setting. Let steep until ready to cook.

2. Make the filling: Process the sesame seeds in a food processor until very finely ground. Add the sugar and pulse until the mixture is as fine as sand, then pulse in the peanut butter until the mixture forms a smooth mass. Taste and add more sugar if you’d like, then pulse to incorporate.

3. Using a measuring teaspoon, scoop and pack a flat spoonful of the sesame seed mixture, then push it out of the spoon onto a rimmed baking sheet using your fingertip. Repeat with the remaining mixture and note how many pieces you get. (It should be around 24.) Press and gently squeeze each spoonful into a ball. Transfer to the freezer to firm up.

4. Make the dough: Place the flour in a medium bowl and set the bowl on a damp kitchen towel so it won’t slip.

Bring 2/3 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan on the stovetop or in a heatproof liquid measuring cup in the microwave. Add the oil to the water, then pour the mixture into the flour in a slow, steady stream while stirring with chopsticks or a fork. Continue stirring until the liquid is incorporated. The mixture should look like floury pebbles.

Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let stand 5 minutes to cool.

5. Squeeze and gather the pebbles into a ball in the bowl. Roll onto a clean work surface and knead, flouring the dough and surface if the dough sticks, until very smooth and room temperature, 3 to 5 minutes. The dough should feel supple. Roll into a snake 1 inch in diameter and cut into the number of dough filling balls you have, dividing evenly.

6. Take the filling balls out of the freezer. Roll a piece of dough into a ball, then press the edges with your fingertips to form a 2 1/2-inch round with a dime-size belly of thicker dough in the middle. Center a filling ball in the dough, then gather the sides around it to enclose. Pinch the seams shut and gently roll into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining filling and dough. (The dumplings can be frozen on a baking sheet until firm, then stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Cook directly from the freezer.)

7. Bring the ginger soup to a simmer over medium heat. Add the dumplings one at a time, then simmer gently until the balls float, the dough is a little translucent and the filling is steaming hot, about 10 minutes. Divide the dumplings and soup among bowls and serve hot. (The ginger isn’t meant to be eaten.)

Tips: If you’re starting with raw black sesame seeds, toast them in a skillet set over medium heat, swirling the pan continuously, until the seeds are aromatic and start to crackle and pop, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately transfer to the food processor and proceed as above.

If you can’t find glutinous rice flour, you can use sweet rice flour (such as Mochiko brand), but the dough may be stickier and require flour while kneading and shaping. The dumplings will end up chewier and not as tender after cooking.

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roll the wrappers.) Use the wrappers immediately for dumplings, such as chile crisp dumplings.

Tips: You also can roll the wrappers the traditional way: In Step 3, roll the rested dough into a snake and cut into 35 even pieces. Roll a piece into a ball, flatten slightly, then roll into a 3 1/2-inch round with a dowel, rolling the edges thinner than the center. Repeat with the remaining pieces.

Homemade Dumpling Wrappers From-scratch dumpling dough requires only two ingredients — flour and water — and the water temperature yields different types of wrappers. Cold water is best for boiled dumplings because it causes the flour’s proteins to form the gluten that makes dough chewy and able to withstand vigorously boiling water. Hot water denatures flour’s proteins, resulting in dough supple enough to roll very thin and into tender wrappers ideal for pan-fried and steamed dumplings, such as chile crisp dumplings. The hot water for this dough should be hotter than warm and cooler than boiling and can come from the faucet’s hot tap. Letting the dough rest allows it to more fully absorb the water and relax, which will make rolling even easier.

Yield: About 35 wrappers Total time: 45 minutes, plus resting 2 1/3 cups/305 grams all-purpose flour, plus more if needed 3/4 cup/180 milliliters hot water 1. Place the flour in a large bowl and set the bowl on a damp kitchen towel so it won’t slip. Add the hot water in a steady stream while stirring with chopsticks or a fork. Stir until all the flour is hydrated and the mixture becomes shaggy.

Let stand until cool enough to handle, 2 to 5 minutes.

2. Use your hands to gather and knead the shaggy mass into a ball in the bowl. Turn out onto a work surface and knead until slightly elastic, 5 to 10 minutes. The dough should be tacky but not sticky, and it won’t look completely smooth. If it sticks to the surface, flour the work surface lightly and continue kneading. Knead into a ball and cover loosely with a clean damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let stand for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.

3. Divide the dough in half. Roll one piece to a 1/16inch thickness. You shouldn’t need to flour the surface while rolling, but do so if the dough is sticking. Once the dough is thin enough, lift it off the surface, flour the surface lightly, and place the dough back down. Cut out 3 1/2-inch rounds as close together as possible, then gather the scraps and cover the rounds with the damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Repeat with the remaining dough and knead those scraps with the first batch of scraps, then let rest for 5 minutes before rerolling and cutting. (See Note for a more traditional way to

Chile Crisp Dumplings Great dumplings are as much about texture as taste, and these double the welcome contrast of tenderness and crunch. Simultaneously fried and steamed in a covered skillet, the wrappers develop crackling brown bases, while the tops become delicately chewy. Inside, the crunch of spicy chile crisp punctuates soft tofu and greens. Wringing water out of both fillings first allows them to soak in the soy sauce and chile crisp and ensures the filling doesn’t end up watery or bland. Another benefit to this vegan filling is the ability to taste it raw and adjust the seasonings before wrapping.

Yield: About 35 dumplings Total time: 1 hour 8 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch slices 6 ounces spinach, watercress or baby bok choy, finely chopped (3 cups) 3 ounces garlic chives or scallions, thinly sliced (1 cup) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 celery stalks, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus more for serving 1 tablespoon chile crisp, plus more for serving 35 homemade dumpling wrappers or store-bought round wrappers Grapeseed or other neutral oil, for frying Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar and sesame oil, for serving 1. Arrange the tofu slices in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel or between double layers of paper towels.

Roll tightly in the towel as if rolling a sleeping bag, then squeeze it over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible. Let stand 10 minutes for the tofu to continue releasing

liquid. If the towel gets soaked, transfer the tofu to another dry towel.

2. Toss the spinach, chives and salt in a colander. Let stand for 10 minutes, then squeeze the greens in the colander over the sink to release as much liquid as possible.

Transfer the greens mixture to a large bowl. Add the drained tofu, squeezing it to crumble into bits as you add it, then mix evenly with the greens. Add the celery, soy sauce and chile crisp, and stir until evenly mixed. Taste, and add more soy sauce and chile crisp, if you’d like. The filling on its own should be very flavorful because the wrappers are not seasoned at all.

3. Set up a dumpling assembly line with the bowl of filling, wrappers and a small bowl of water. Using a dessert spoon or other small spoon, scoop a mound of filling, then press it against the side of the bowl into a tiny football. Set the filling in the center of one wrapper. Use your fingertip to dampen the edges with water. Bring together the sides over the filling to enclose in a half-moon. Pinch the center together, then press the edges together to seal, pleating decoratively if you’d like. Sit the dumpling upright on your work surface. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.

Cook immediately or freeze in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet until hard, then transfer to airtight containers and freeze for up to 3 months.

4. You can cook as many or as few dumplings at a time as you’d like. Choose your pan size accordingly: An 8-inch skillet will fit 8 to 10; a 10-inch will fit 14 to 16.

When ready to cook, coat a well-seasoned cast-iron pan or nonstick skillet with a thin, even layer of oil. Arrange the dumplings in the pan, pleated side up, spacing 1/3 inch apart, and filling the pan. Add enough cold water to the pan to come 1/3 inch up the sides (about 1/4 cup for an 8-inch pan; 1/2 cup for a 10-inch).

5. Cover the skillet and cook over medium until the rapid firecracker popping diminishes to a steady, low crackle, indicating that all the water has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Uncover and check to see if the bottoms are browned and the dough is slightly translucent all the way to the top. If so, remove from the heat. If not, cook uncovered 1 to 2 minutes longer. Let stand for a minute so the dumplings release from the skillet naturally. Transfer to a plate, browned side up. Make your own dipping sauce with any combination of soy sauce, chile crisp, vinegar and sesame oil, and enjoy with the hot dumplings.

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REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC. Demandante vs.

SUCESION ISMAEL SOTO MADURO COMPUESTA POR JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; SUCESION MARIA E. CALDERON T/C/C MARIA ESTHER CALDERON RIVERA COMPUESTA POR JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES

Demandados CIVIL NUM. CA2019CV02745.

SOBRE: EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. SS.

A: La Parte Demandada, al (a la) Secretario(a) de Hacienda de Puerto Rico y al Público General:

Certifico y Hago Constar: Que en cumplimiento con el Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por el (la) Secretario(a) del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de CAROLINA, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor, por separado, de contado y por moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América y/o Giro Postal y Cheque Certificado, en mi oficina ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, el 8 de abril de 2021, a las 11:30 de la mañana, todo derecho título, participación o interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Villas de Loíza, situada en el Barrio Canóvanas del Municipio de Loíza, Puerto Rico, que se describe en el plano de inscripción de la Urbanización con el número, área y colindancias que se relacionan a continuación y que contiene una casa de concreto

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reforzado, diseñada para una sola familia, solar numero veintiocho (28) del bloque “R”. Área del solar: doscientos treinta (230.00) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, en diez metros (10.00), con calle diecinueve (19); por el SUR, en diez (10.00) metros, con solar seis (6) y siete (7); por el ESTE, en veintitrés (23.00) metros, con el solar veintinueve (29) y por el OESTE, en veintitrés (23.00) metros con el solar veintisiete (27). Inscrita al folio 248 del tomo 99 de Canóvanas, finca 5317, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección III. La hipoteca objeto de esta ejecución se encuentra inscrita al folio 125 del tomo 399 de Canóvanas, finca 5317, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección III, inscripción 4ª. Propiedad localizada en: URB. VILLAS E LOIZA, R-28 CALLE 19, CANOVANAS, PR 00729. Según figuran en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas anteriores o preferentes: Nombre del Titular: N/A. Suma de la Carga: N/A. Fecha de Vencimiento: N/A. Según figuran en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas posteriores a la inscripción del crédito ejecutante: Nombre del Titular: Secretario de la Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos Suma de la Carga: $166,500.00. Fecha de Vencimiento: 12 de marzo de 2087. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad de la propiedad y que todas las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito ejecutante antes descritos, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistentes. El rematante acepta dichas cargas y gravámenes anteriores, y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se establece como tipo de mínima subasta la suma de $166,500.00, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la escritura de hipoteca. De ser necesaria una segunda subasta por declararse desierta la primera, la misma se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, el 15 de abril de 2021, a las 11:30 de la mañana, y se establece como mínima para dicha segunda subasta la suma de $111,000.00, 2/3 partes del tipo mínima establecido originalmente. Si tampoco se produce remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se

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CA- pulgadas (42’ 0”), equivalentes a doce punto ochenta (12.80) BANCO POPULAR DE metros, con el área exterior del módulo; y por el OESTE, PUERTO RICO es una alineación de cuarenta PARTE DEMANDANTE VS. pies cero pulgadas (42’ SUCESIÓN de MARIEL y0”),dosequivalentes doce punto NUÑEZ ARZUAGA ochenta (12.80) metros, con compuesta por FULANO el apartamento número 1701. y MENGANO DE TAL, Esta unidad residencial consiste de tres (3) habitaciones con posibles herederos sus guardarropas, uno y medio desconocidos (1½) baño, sala, comedor, cociPARTE DEMANDADA CIVIL NÚM. CG2019CV01536. na, lavandería y balcón. La uniSALA: 802. SOBRE: EJECU- dad tiene el uso común limitado CIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA de un estacionamiento con caVÍA ORDINARIA “IN REM”. ES- bida para dos (2) vehículos tipo TADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA “back to back”, enumerados EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ES- con el número 1704. La entraTADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO da de esta unidad residencial LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUER- está localizada hacia el Norte, TO RICO. SS. AVISO DE PÚ- conectando con su escalera de BLICA SUBASTA. El Alguacil acceso a un área abierta que que suscribe por la presente conduce hasta el área de esanuncia y hace constar que en tacionamiento y da acceso a la cumplimiento de la Sentencia entrada del Condominio Paseo dictada el 28 de diciembre de Las Catalinas. Le corresponde 2019, la Orden de Ejecución además una participación en de Sentencia del 18 de marzo los elementos comunes equivade 2020 y el Mandamiento de lentes a cero punto novecienEjecución del 31 de marzo de tos once por ciento (0.911%).

2020 en el caso de epígrafe, La propiedad consta inscrita procederé a vender el día 8 al Folio 285 del Tomo 1625 de DE ABRIL DE 2021, a las 9:45 Caguas, Finca Número 54050, DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, Registro de la Propiedad de localizada en el Tribunal de Pri- Caguas, Sección I. La escritura mera Instancia, Centro Judicial de hipoteca y su modificación de Caguas, Sala Superior, en constan inscritas al Folio 42 del la Carretera Número Uno (#1), Tomo 1707 de Caguas, Finca Intersección con la Número Número 54050, Registro de la 189, Entrada Norte, Urbaniza- Propiedad de Caguas, Sección ción Bairoa, Caguas, Puerto I. Inscripción quinta y sexta, Dirección Rico, al mejor postor en pago respectivamente. de contado y en moneda de los Física: 1704 Paseo Las CataEstados Unidos de América, linas, Caguas, PR 00725-4919. cheque de gerente o giro postal El tipo mínimo para la primera todo título, derecho o interés de subasta será de $127,869.31. la parte demandada sobre la si- De no haber adjudicación en la guiente propiedad: URBANA: primera subasta se celebrará PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: una segunda subasta, el día 15 Apartamento Número 1704. DE ABRIL DE 2021, a las 9:45 Apartamento de forma irregu- DE LA MAÑANA en el mismo lar localizado al Noreste en la lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo primera planta del módulo 17 será de dos terceras partes del del Condominio Paseo Las Ca- tipo mínimo fijado en la primetalinas, situado en la Carretera ra subasta, o sea, $85,246.20.

Estatal Número 876, kilómetro De no haber adjudicación en la 2.7 en el municipio de Caguas, segunda subasta, se celebrará Puerto Rico. El apartamento una tercera subasta día 22 DE tiene un área total aproxima- ABRIL DE 2021, a las 9:45 DE da de 904.25 pies cuadrados, LA MAÑANA en el mismo lugar, equivalentes a 84.00 metros en la cual el tipo mínimo será cuadrados.

Colinda por el la mitad del precio pactado, o NORTE, en una alineación que sea, $63,934.65. Si se declaratotalizan veinticuatro pies nue- se desierta la tercera subasta, ve pulgadas (24’ 9”), equiva- se adjudicará la finca a favor lentes a siete punto cincuenta del acreedor por la totalidad de y cuatro (7.54) metros, con el la cantidad adeudada si ésta es apartamento número 1804; por igual o menor que el monto del el SUR, en varias alineaciones tipo de la tercera subasta, si el que totalizan veinticuatro pies tribunal lo estima conveniente. nueve pulgadas (24’ 9”), equi- Se abonará dicho monto a la valentes a siete punto cincuen- cantidad adeudada si ésta es ta y cuatro (7.54) metros, con el mayor. Dicho remate se llevará LEGAL NOT ICE pasillo, las escaleras y el recibi- a cabo para con su producto ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO dor que accesa a ese piso; por satisfacer a la demandante el DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- el ESTE, en varias alineaciones importe de la Sentencia por la NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA de cuarenta y dos pies cero suma de $122,392.48 de princiestablece como mínima para la tercera subasta, la suma de $83,250.00, la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado y dicha subasta se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, el 22 de abril de 2021, a las 11:30 de la mañana. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para, con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante, el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor ascendente a la suma de $96,056.76 por concepto de principal, más la suma de $9,027.49 en intereses acumulados al 5 de marzo de 2020 y los cuales continúan acumulándose a razón de 3.79% anual hasta su total y completo pago; más la sumas de $4,742.37 en MIP; $4,655.00 en cargos por servicio; $493.00 de seguro; $375.00 en tasaciones; $240.00 en inspecciones de la propiedad; $2,343.30 en fondos adeudados, más la cantidad de 10% del pagare original en la suma de $16,650.00, para gastos, costas y honorarios de abogado, esta última habrá de devengar intereses al máximo del tipo legal fijado por la oficina del Comisionado de Instituciones Financieras aplicable a esta fecha, desde este mismo día hasta su total y completo saldo. La venta en pública subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA, si esto fuera necesario, a los efectos de que cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha subasta. Se notifica a todos los interesados que las actas y demás constancias del expediente de este caso están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables para ser examinadas por los (las) interesados (as). Y para su publicación en el periódico The San Juan Daily Star, que es un diario de circulación general en la isla de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, así como para su publicación en los sitios públicos de Puerto Rico. Expedido en Carolina, Puerto Rico, hoy 22 de enero de 2021. BETTY NAVARRO, #242, Alguacil Regional.

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pal, más intereses sobre dicha suma al 4.75% anual desde el 1 de agosto de 2016 hasta su completo pago, más $797.04 de recargos acumulados, más la cantidad estipulada de $12,779.80 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato del préstamo, evidenciado por el pagaré que suscribió Mariel Núñez Arzuaga el 18 de febrero de 2009 y a su vez quedó garantizado por la Escritura Número 93, en esa misma fecha, ante la Notario Begoña I. De Jesús Meléndez. Modificada para un nuevo principal de $127,869.31, interés al 4.75% anual y vencimiento al 1 de diciembre de 2043, según Escritura Número 291, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico ante el Notario Antonio R. Pavía Vidal, el 3 de diciembre de 2013. Surge del Estudio de Título Registral que sobre esta propiedad pesa el siguiente gravamen posterior a la hipoteca que por la presente se pretende ejecutar: Aviso de Demanda: Pleito seguido por Banco Popular de Puerto Rico vs. La Sucesión de Mariel Núñez Arzuaga compuesta por Fulano y Mengano de Tal, ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Caguas, en el Caso Civil Número CG2019CV-01536, Sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, en la que se reclama el pago de hipoteca, con un balance de $122,392.48 y otras cantidades, según Demanda de fecha 3 de mayo de 2019.

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

Se les advierte a los interesados que todos los documentos relacionados con la presente acción de ejecución de hipoteca, así como los de Subasta, estarán disponibles para ser examinados, durante horas laborables, en el expediente del caso que obra en los archivos de la Secretaría del Tribunal, bajo el número de epígrafe y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general en Puerto Rico por espacio de dos semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana; y para su fijación en los sitios públicos requeridos por ley. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes; entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado

en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate y que la propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores tal como lo expresa la Ley Núm.

210-2015. Y para el conocimiento de los demandados, de los acreedores posteriores, de los licitadores, partes interesadas y público en general, EXPIDO para su publicación en los lugares públicos correspondientes, el presente Aviso de Pública Subasta en Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy 28 de enero de 2021. Ángel Gómez Gómez, Placa #593, ALGUACIL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO.

MMG I PR CR Plaintiff, vs.

EDGARDO MARTIN WESTERBAND RODRIGUEZ A/K/A EDGARDO M. WESTERBAND RODRIGUEZ AND HIS WIFE MYRAIDA DIAZ AVILES AND THE CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP CONSTITUTED BETWEEN THEM; JODIVAN MOLINA NEGRON

Defendants CIVIL NO. 18-1475 (PAD). RE: COLLECTION OF MONIES, FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE. NOTICE OF SALE.

TO: EDGARDO MARTIN WESTERBAND RODRIGUEZ A/K/A EDGARDO M. WESTERBAND RODRIGUEZ AND HIS WIFE MYRAIDA DIAZ AVILES AND THE CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP CONSTITUTED BETWEEN THEM; JODIVAN MOLINA NEGRON: 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 for the sum of $167,956.75, plus interest from the 19th day of March, 2019, at a rate of 5.00% per annum per annum, accrued late charges and any other advance, charge, fee or disbursements made by plaintiff, on behalf of defendant, in

accordance with the mortgage deed, plus costs, and 10% of mortgage note principal balance in attorney fees; 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 property: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Jardines de la Fuente, Sección Jardines de Casablanca, en el barrio Mucarabones del término municipal de Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, identificado en el plano de inscripción del proyecto con el número trece del bloque C, con un área superficial de trescientos cincuenta y un metros cuadrados.

En lindes por el NORTE, en una distancia de trece metros con los solares C-Dos y C-Tres; por el SUR, en una distancia de trece metros con la calle número siete; por el ESTE, en una distancia de veintisiete metros con el lote C-Doce; y por el OESTE, en una distancia de veintisiete metros, con el lote C-Catorce.

Contiene una casa para fines residenciales. Property number 19,948, recorded at page 51 of volume 395 of Toa Alta, Property Registry of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Section III. Physical address: Jardines de la Fuente Kennedy, Solar 13-C, Toa Alta, Puerto Rico 00953. Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior or preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax liens (express, tacit, implied or legal), or homeowner associations dues, to the extent specified under the applicable Condominium Law, shall continue in effect. It being understood that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The present property will be acquired free and clear of all junior liens. THEREFORE, the first public sale shall be held on the April 9th, 2021 at 10:25 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $178,006.42. In the event said first public auction

26 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 property: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Lomas Verdes en el barrio Minillas de Bayamón, marcado con el número Uno (1) de la manzana Dos “A” (2A) que mide trescientos cuarenta y siete puntos cincuenta y nueve metros cuadrados (347.59). En lindes por el NORTE, con la calle Power, distancia de catorce puntos cero uno metros; por el SUR, con el solar número treinta y cuatro, distancia de catorce punto cero uno metros; por el ESTE, con Centro Comercial propiedad de Minillas Development Corporation, distancia de veinticuatro punto ochenta y uno metros; por el OESTE, con el solar número Dos, distancia de veinticuatro punto ochenta y uno metros. Enclava una casa de concreto reforzado y bloque de concreto. Inscrita al folio 31 del tomo 252 de Bayamón Sur, Finca número 11,030. Registro LEGAL NOTICE de la Propiedad, Sección I de IN THE UNITED STATES DIS- Bayamón. Physical address: TRICT COURT FOR THE DIS- 2A-1 Laurel Ave., Lomas VerTRICT OF PUERTO RICO. des, Puerto Rico 00961. The CONDADO 3 CFL, LLC property is subject to the following preferential lien: 1.

Plaintiff, vs.

COLEGIO EL ARCO IRIS, MORTGAGE: Securing a mortnote made in favor of First INC.; DEPARTAMENTO gage Financial Services Corp., or at DE HACIENDA its order, in the principal amouDefendants nt of $24,000.00, constituted CIVIL NO. 18-1832 (PAD). RE: to Deed number 66, executed FORECLOSURE OF MORTin San Juan, Puerto Rico, on GAGE IN-REM. NOTICE OF May 12, 1978, before Notary SALE. Francisco Pedraza Algarín, TO: COLEGIO EL ARCO recorded at page 33 (vuelto) IRIS, INC.; ESTADO LIBRE of volume 252 of Bayamón, ASOCIADO DE PUERTO Property number 11,030, 3th RICO; DEPARTAMENTO inscription. The property is subDE HACIENDA; FIRST ject to the following junior lien: 2. ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO FINANCIAL SERVICES DE PUERTO RICO; DEPARCORP.; AND THE PUBLIC TAMENTO DE HACIENDA: IN GENERAL: Presented against El Colegio UNITED STATES OF AMERICA El Arco Iris, Inc. Social Security PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED XXX-XX-4140, for the sum of STATES COMMONWEALTH $4,468.61, recored at Book of OF PUERTO RICO. SS. tax garnishments 31 Page 17.

Judgment in favor of plaintiff for Order number 1658, BAY-14the sum of $59,133.11 in prin- 2752 dated June 18, 2014, in cipal, accrued interest which the Registry of Property, First continues to accrue until full Section of Bayamón, Properpayment of the debt at the rate ty number 11,030. Potential of 6.98% per annum, accrued bidders are advised to verify the late charges and any other extent of preferential liens with advance, charge, fee or disbur- the holders thereof. It shall be sements made by plaintiff on understood that each bidder acbehalf of defendants, in accor- cepts as sufficient the title and dance with the mortgage deed, that prior or preferential liens to plus costs, and ten (10) percent the one being foreclosed upon, in attorney fees; Pursuant to including but not limited to any the judgment, the undersigned property tax liens (express, Special Master was ordered to tacit, implied or legal), or hosell at public auction for United meowner associations dues, to States currency in cash or cer- the extent specified under the tified check without appraise- applicable Condominium Law, ment or right of redemption to shall continue in effect. It being the highest bidder to be held on understood that the successful the sidewalk in front of the main bidder accepts them and is sugate entrance of the United brogated in the responsibility for States District Court, Federal the same and that the bid price does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a second public auction shall be held on the April 16th, 2021 at 10:25 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $118,670.95, 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 April 23rd, 2021 at 10:25 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $89,003.21, ½ of the minimum bid for the 1st public sale. 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 Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, on February 2nd, 2021.

AGUEDO DE LA TORRE, Special Master.

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shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The present property will be acquired free and clear of all junior lienes. THEREFORE, the first public sale shall be held on the April 9th, 2021 at 10:10 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $171,000.00. In the event said first public auction does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a second public auction shall be held on the April 16th, 2021 at 10:010 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $114,000.00, 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 April 23rd, 2021 at 10:10 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $85,500.00, ½ of the minimum bid for the 1st public sale. 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 Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, on February 2nd , 2021. AGUEDO DE LA TORRE, Special Master.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO.

MMG I PR CR, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

GRACE MONGE LAFOSSE,

Defendant.

CIVIL NO. 16-02805 (PAD).

RE: COLLECTION OF MONIES, FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE. NOTICE OF SALE.

TO: GRACE MONGE LAFOSSE ; FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO ; BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA PUERTO RICO; 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 for the sum of $378,982.75 in principal, accrued interest which continues to accrue until full payment of the debt at the rate of 7.95% per annum, accrued late charges and any other advance, charge, fee or disbursements made by plaintiff, on behalf of defendant, in accordance with the mortgage deed, plus costs and attorney fees; 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 property: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número ciento cuarenta y ocho (148) en el plano de inscripción condicionado de la Urbanización San Agustín, radicado en el barrio Sabana Llana, del sitio denominado Rio Piedras, del término municipal del Gobierno de la Capital de Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de trescientos treinta y uno punto doce (331.12) metros cuadrados y con las siguientes colindancias; por el NORTE, en trece punto cero cinco (13.05) metros, con los solares ciento cuarenta y seis (146) y ciento cincuenta y uno (151) del mencionado plano; SUR, en trece punto veinticinco (13.25) metros con la calle número dos (2) del mencionado plano; ESTE, en veinticinco punto cero cero (25.00) metros con el solar número ciento cuarenta y nueve (149) del mencionado plano y por el OESTE, en veinticinco punto dieciocho (25.18) metros con el solar número ciento cuarenta y siete (147) del mencionado plano.

Property number 2,218, recorded at page 16 of volume 54 of Sabana Llana, Property Registry of San Juan, Fifth Section.

Physical address: #403 Libran Street, Urb. San Agustín, San Juan, PR 00928: The property is subject to the following junior liens: 1. LAWSUIT ANNOTATION: Executed in the First Instance Court of San Juan, civil case #KCD2009-2190 (508), on June 5th, 2009, for rason of collection of Money and Foreclousure in favor of Firstbank Puerto Rico, by the amount of $35,685.99, plus interests, recorded on July 10, 2015 under abbreviated entry at page 35 of volume 1125 (ágora) of Sabana Llana, property number 2,218, 23th Inscription. 2. LIEN ANNOTATION: Dated September 19th, 2011, executed in the First Instance Court of San Juan, civil case #KCD2009-2922 (807), for reason of Collection of Money by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Puerto Rico, plaintiff, versus Grace Monge Lafosse, defendant, by the amount of $29,644.71, plus interests, recorded on July 10th, 2015 under abbreviated entry at page 35 of volume 1125 of Sabana Llana, property number 2,218, annotation A. 3. MORTGAGE: In favor of Firstbank Puerto Rico, in

the original principal amount of $41,134.00, with 7.95% annual interests, due on July 1st, 2020, constituted by deed 169, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 17th, 2005, before Yvannie Arroyo Casillas Notary Public, recorded on July 10th, 2015, under abbreviated entry at page 35 of volume 1125 (agora) of Sabana Llana, property #2,218, 24th Inscription.

Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior or preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax liens (express, tacit, implied or legal), or homeowner associations dues, to the extent specified under the applicable Condominium Law, shall continue in effect. It being understood that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The present property will be acquired free and clear of all junior liens. THEREFORE, the first public sale shall be held on the April 9th, 2021 at 10:05 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $388,000.00. In the event said first public auction does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a second public auction shall be held on the April 16th, 2021 at 10:05 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $258,666.67, 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 April 23rd, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $194,000.00, ½ of the minimum bid for the 1st public sale. 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 Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, on February 2nd, 2021.

AGUEDO DE LA TORRE, Special Master.

LA CRUZ t/c/c/ MILENIA I. CRUZ DE LA CRUZ

Parte Demandada CASO CIVIL NUM: PO2019CV03745.

SOBRE: EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA POR LA VIA ORDINARIA Y COBRO DE DINERO. ANUNCIO DE SUBASTA. El suscribiente, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Coamo, a los demandados de epígrafe y al público en general hace saber que los autos y documentos del caso de epígrafe estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables y que venderá en pública subasta al mejor postor, en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América en efectivo, cheque certificado, o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en mi oficina en este Tribunal el derecho que tenga la parte demandada en el inmueble que se relaciona más adelante para pagar la SENTENCIA por $50,649.44, de balance principal, los intereses adeudados sobre dicho principal y computados al 7% anual desde el día primero de septiembre de 2018 hasta su total pago y completo pago; más el 5% computado sobre cada mensualidad, más la suma de $21.29 mensual en concepto de cargos por demora acumulados dese el 1 de septiembre de 2018, hasta la fecha de aceleración, y $6,400.00 como cantidad estipulada para costa, gastos y honorarios de abogado, pactada en la escritura de hipoteca; y cuales quiera otras sumas que por cualesquiera concepto legal se devenguen hasta el día de la subasta. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número cinco (5) del bloque F de la Urbanización Las Águilas de Coamo, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de trescientos noventa y cinco punto treinta y nueve (395.39) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, en trece punto cero cero (13.00) metros, con la Carretera número catorce (14); por el SUR, en trece punto cero cero (13.00), con la calle número cuatro (4); por el ESTE, en treinta punto treinta y ocho (30.38) metros, con el solar número cuatro (4); por l OESTE, en treinta punto cuarenta y cinco (30.45) metros con el solar número seis (6).

Enclava una casa. Inscrita al LEGAL NOTICE folio doscientos treinta y uno ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO (231) del tomo ciento veinte DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- (120) de Coamo, finca númeNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA ro dos mil doscientos ochenta SALA DE COAMO. y cinco (2,285). Registro de FIRSTBANK la Propiedad de Barranquitas.

PUERTO RICO Dirección de la propiedad: F-5 Parte Demandante Vs. Calle 4 Urb. Las Águilas, CoaMILENIA INES CRUZ DE mo, PR 00769. La propiedad anteriormente descrita se en-

cuentra afecta a: HIPOTECA: En garantía de un pagare a favor de la Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Vivienda, o a su orden, por la suma de $15,000.00, sin intereses y vencedero en 8 años, según consta de la escritura número 326, otorgada en Hato Rey, el 23 de octubre de 2004, ante el notario Héctor Luis Torres Dávila, inscrito al folio 156 del tomo 292 de Coamo, finca 6285, inscripción 7ma. Sujeta a Condiciones de Subsidio Programa La Llave para tu Hogar, por 8 años. La primera subasta se llevará a cabo el día 7 de abril de 2021 a las 10:00 de la mañana y servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la suma de $64,000.00 sin admitirse oferta inferior. En el caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en la primera subasta, se celebrará una segunda subasta el día 14 de abril de 2021 a las 2:00 de la tarde y el precio mínimo para esta segunda subasta será el de dos terceras partes del precio mínimo establecido para la primera subasta, o a sea la suma de $42,666.66.

Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 21 de abril de 2021, a las 2:00 de la tarde y el tipo mínimo para esta tercera subasta será la mitad del precio establecido para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $32,000.00. El mejor postor deberá pagar el importe de su oferta en efecto, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal. 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, 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 otros créditos posteriores al que se ejecuta pero preferente al suyo. El exceso constituirá abono total o parcial en su propio crédito. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse el inmueble al acreedor hipotecario dentro de los diez días siguientes a la fecha de la última subasta, si así lo estimase conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada conforme a la sentencia, si ésta fuera igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta y abonándose dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta fuera mayor.

Se avisa a cualquier licitador que la propiedad queda sujeta al gravamen del Estado Libre Asociado y CRIM sobre la propiedad inmueble por contribuciones adeudadas y que el pago de dichas contribuciones es la responsabilidad del licitador. Que se entenderá por todo licitador acepte como suficiente la titulación y que los cargos y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes en entendiéndose que el rematador los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse su extinción al precio rematante.

Y para conocimiento de licitadores, del público en general y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general diaria en Puerto Rico y en los sitios públicos de acuerdo a las disposiciones de la Regla 51.7 de las de Procedimiento Civil, así como para la publicación en un periódico de circulación general diaria y en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas con antelación a la fecha de la primera subasta y por lo menos una vez por semana. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables.

(Art. 101 (1) de la Ley núm.

210-2015). Expedido el presente en Coamo, Puerto Rico a 9 de febrero de 2021. RODOLFO LARA MARTINEZ, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE COAMO.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante, v.

ORISEY GENAO DUARTE

Demandados CIVIL NÚM. CG2019CV01664.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA POR LA VIA ORDINARIA. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA.

A: LOS CODEMANDADOS DE EPIGRAFE Y AL PÚBLICO EN GENERAL:

El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente anuncia y hace constar que en cumplimiento de una Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe el 28 de diciembre de 2020, notificada el 2 de enero de 2020, y publicada el 7 de enero de 2020, y de un Mandamiento de Ejecución emitido el día 11 de diciembre de 2020, que le ha sido dirigido por la Secretaria del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Caguas, procederá a vender en subasta, por separado, y al me-

The San Juan Daily Star jor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de los demandados de epígrafe sobre el inmueble que adelante se describe. Se anuncia por la presente que la primera subasta habrá de celebrarse el día 19 de abril del año 2021 a las 9:15 de la mañana, en mi oficina localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Caguas, sobre el inmueble que se describe a continuación: RUSTICA: Predio de terreno identificado como Lote #5, en el plano de inscripción, localizado en el barrio Rabanal del término municipal de Cidra, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 0.7253 cuerdas, equivalente a 2,850.853 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, en dos alineaciones distintas con el lote #5 y con Francisco Ortiz Santos; por el SUR, con Simón Meléndez Aguada; por el ESTE, con Francisco Ortiz Santos y por el OESTE, en dos alineaciones distintas con el lote #4 y el lote “L”, dedicado a uso público. FINCA: Número 18777, inscrita al folio 53 del tomo 505 de Cidra, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección II de Caguas. Dirección física: 5 Lot Road Km 2.1, Rabanal Ward, Cidra PR 00739.

El siguiente pagaré consta inscrito en la propiedad antes mencionada y es el que se pretende ejecutar: HIPOTECA: Por $117,708.00, con intereses al 4.75% anual, en garantía de un pagaré a favor del Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, o a su orden, que vence el 1ro de enero de 2034. Según escritura #365, otorgada en Guaynabo, el 31 de diciembre de 2013, ante Luis G. Rivera Marín, inscrita al folio 53vto del tomo 505 de Cidra (ágora), inscripción 6ta. La referida hipoteca grava el bien inmueble antes descrito.

La subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al demandante, total o parcialmente según sea el caso, de la referida sentencia que fue dictada por las siguientes sumas: $104,961.36 por concepto de principal, más intereses al 4.75% anual, más $11,770.80 como cantidad estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato de préstamo. Y PARA CONOCIMIENTO DE LAS PARTES INTERESADAS y del público en general, se advierte que los autos de este caso y demás instancias están disponibles para ser inspeccionadas en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia Sala Superior de Caguas, durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes

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anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, incluyendo el gravamen por las contribuciones sobre la propiedad inmueble adeudadas, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda responsable 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. Los tipos mínimos a utilizarse para la subasta son los siguientes: El inmueble antes descrito ha sido tasado en la suma de CIENTO DIECISIETE MIL SETECIENTOS OCHO DÓLARES ($117,708.00) para que dicha suma sirva de tipo mínimo en la primera subasta a celebrarse. De no producirse remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del antedicho inmueble, se celebrará una segunda subasta en el mismo lugar antes mencionado, el día 26 de abril del año 2021 a las 9:15 de la mañana, sirviendo como tipo mínimo para dicha segunda subasta, una suma equivalente a las dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo pactado para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de SETENTA Y OCHO MIL CUATROCIENTOS SETENTA Y DOS DÓLARES ($78,472.00) para la finca antes descrita. De no producirse remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta del antedicho inmueble, se celebrará una tercera subasta en el mismo lugar antes mencionado, el día 3 de mayo del año 2021 a las 9:15 de la mañana, sirviendo como tipo mínimo para dicha tercera subasta, una suma equivalente a la mitad (1/2) del tipo mínimo fijado para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de CINCUENTA Y OCHO MIL OCHOCIENTOS CINCUENTA Y CUATRO DÓLARES ($58,854.00) para la finca antes descrita. En testimonio de lo cual, expido el presente aviso, el cual firmo y sello, hoy 10 de febrero de 2021, en Caguas, Puerto Rico.

ANGEL GOMEZ GOMEZ, ALGUACIL, Sala de Caguas. ****

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

APEX BANK

Demandante v.

WILFREDO JOSE ALICEA CARABALLO, TATIANA CAROLINA CARDONA FERNANDEZ y la Sociedad Legal de Bienes Gananciales compuesta entre ambos

Demandados CIVIL NÚM.: HSCI2012-00724.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA.

EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

AL PUBLICO EN GENERAL; A LA PARTE DEMANDADA Y A LOS TENEDORES DE GRAVÁMENES POSTERIORES

YO, MARIA DEL PILAR RIVERA RIVERA, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Humacao, al público en general, POR LA PRESENTE HAGO SABER: CERTIFICO Y HAGO SABER: Cumpliendo con un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia del Secretario de este Tribunal, venderé en pública subasta al mejor postor en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos, en mi oficina, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Humacao, el día 5 de mayo de 2021, a las 10:00 de la mañana, la siguiente propiedad: URBANA: HORIZONTAL PROPERTY: Dwelling Unit number A-101 which is a part of the Horizontal Regimen know as Haciendas de Palmas Condominium Regime Know as Hacienda de Palmas located at Candelero Abajo Ward, municipality of Humacao, Puerto Rico. It is a 3 bedroom, 2 story dwelling unit with a total construction area of 1,728 square feet equivalent to 160.59 square meters. The maximum length of this dwelling unit 32’ 6” and its maximum width id 23’9”. This Dwelling Unit is number A-101 of area AB located on the North side of the project. Its boundaries are: by the NORTH, in a distance of 23’9”, with common area; by the SOUTH, in a distance of 23’ 9”, with common area; by the EAST, in a distance of 32’ 6 “with common area; by the WEST, in a distance of 32’ 6”, with Dwelling Unit A-102. It has on exterior foyer with a balcony, which leads into an interior foyer which in turn leads to powder room, the family room, kitchen, living room and dining room. The living room and the dining room into exterior balconies where the owner of the dwelling has on area reserved and included as part of the dwelling unit, where at the owner’s option and sale expense, there may be constructed an open terrace thereon, measuring 8’ by 23’ (inclusive of the area demarcated as a balcony upon obtaining the proper and corresponding authorization from either Developer an the Regime. The surface area of this open terrace has been included as a part of the “total construction area” of the Dwelling Unit, and included to establish the percentage participation of the common elements of the Dwelling Unit within the condominium the additional length formed by this optional open terrace is however not included within the “maximum length” o

the dwelling unit described above. On this ground floor, there is also a stairwell which leads to a second floor onto a landing or vestibule. This upper floor contains a master bedroom with its dressing area, vanity and master bathroom and walking closet; 2 other bedrooms with their respective closet; 1 other bedroom; and laundry linen closet. The 2 other bedroom have their respective exterior balconies. This Dwelling unit has for its private use one parking space which is numbered with the same number as the dwelling unit. This Dwelling unit has a participation of 1.26% in the common elements of the condominium. Consta inscrita al folio 35 del tomo 474 de Humacao, finca 21493, Registro de la Propiedad de Humacao.

La dirección física es: 101A Condominio Hacienda de Palmas, Humacao, Puerto Rico 00791. El tipo mínimo fijado para la ejecución del bien inmueble antes mencionado lo es la suma de $195,500.00. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante, hasta donde sea posible, el importe de la sentencia dictada el pasado 21 de diciembre de 2016 y notificada el 28 de diciembre de 2016 en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $208,240.86 de principal, más intereses al tipo pactado de 6.75% anual hasta su completo pago, más la suma de dinero para primas por seguros FHA, de aplicar, y contra riesgos, más cargos por demora, más los intereses devengados y la cantidad estipulada de $19,550.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. En caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en la primera subasta, se celebrará una segunda subasta el día 12 de mayo de 2021, a las 10:00 de la mañana, y el tipo mínimo para ésta será por $130,333.33 que son dos terceras partes del precio mínimo establecido para la primera subasta. Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 19 de mayo de 2021, a las 10:00 de la mañana, y el tipo mínimo para esta subasta será por $97,750.00 que es la mitad del precio mínimo pactado para la primera subasta. Cuando se declare desierta la tercera subasta, se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si esta fuera 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 fuere mayor. Todas las subastas deberán ser acordadas y celebradas según lo or-

denado por el Tribunal. La subasta antes indicada se llevará a cabo en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Humacao. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables.

El inmueble antes relacionado consta afecto al siguiente gravamen posterior: a. Aviso de Demanda de fecha 16 de diciembre del 2010, expedido en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Humacao, en el Caso Civil número HSCI-201001562, sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, seguido por Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, contra Tatiana Cardona Fernández y Wilfredo José Alicea Caraballo, por la suma de $192,995.27 más otras sumas, anotado el día 22 de marzo del 2013, al folio 148 del tomo 576 de Humacao, finca número 21,493, Anotación A. b. Aviso de Demanda de fecha 14 de febrero del 2012, expedido en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Humacao, en el Caso Civil número HSCI-201200151, sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca por la vía Ordinaria, seguido por Oriental Bank and Trust, contra Tatiana Cardona Fernández y Wilfredo José Alicea Caraballo, por la suma de $208,985.74 más otras sumas, anotado el día 22 de marzo del 2013, al folio 148 del tomo 574 de Humacao, finca número 21,493, Anotación B. c. Aviso de Demanda de fecha 19 de junio del 2012, expedido en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Humacao, en el Caso Civil número HSCI-2012-00724, sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca por la vía Ordinaria, seguido por Oriental Bank and Trust, contra Tatiana Cardona Fernández y Wilfredo José Alicea Caraballo, por la suma de $208,985.74 más otras sumas, anotado el día 22 de marzo del 2013, al folio 148 del tomo 574 de Humacao, finca número 21,493, Anotación C. d. Sentencia de fecha 3 de diciembre del 2013, emitida por el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Humacao, en el Caso Civil número HACI-2013-01141, sobre Cobro de Dinero seguido por Asociación de Residentes de Hacienda de Palmas, demandante versus Tatiana Cardona Fernández y Wilfredo José Alicea Caraballo, por una cuantía de $7,069.72, más intereses, anotado el día 6 de septiembre del 2016, al tomo Karibe de Humacao, finca número 21,493, Anotación D, y última.

Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación y que las cargas preferentes, si alguna, continuarán subsistentes; entiéndase que

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el rematante los acepta y quedan subrogados en la responsabilidad del mismo sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Para la publicación de este edicto en un periódico de circulación general una vez por semana, durante dos semanas consecutivas, y para la colocación del mismo en tres sitios públicos visibles del municipio en que se celebre la subasta, libro el presente en Humacao, Puerto Rico, hoy día 25 de ENERO del 2021. MARIA DEL PILAR RIVERA RIVERA, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE HUMACAO. WILNELIA RIVERA DELGADO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR 249.

demandante, apercibiéndose que en caso de no hacerlo así podrá dictarse Sentencia en Rebeldía en contra suya, concediendo el remedio solicitado en la Demanda sin más citarle ni oírle. EXPIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el Sello del Tribunal hoy 2 de febrero de 2021. LUZ MAYRA CARABALLO GARCIA, Sec Regional. MADELINE RIVERA MERCADO, Sec Aux del Tribunal I.

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SUCESIÓN de THIERRY PAUL DELAGE HORST t/c/c THIERRY P. DELAGE t/c/c THIERRY P. DELAGE compuesta por EDELYN DELAGE LAPORTE, JAYDON DELAGE LAPORTE representados por su madre AMY MORALES LAPORTE, FULANO y MENGANO DE TAL posibles herederos desconocidos; AMY MORALES LAPORTE en la Cuota Viudal Usufructuaria; DEPARTAMENTO de HACIENDA por conducto de la DIVISIÓN de CAUDALES RELICTOS; CENTRO de RECAUDACIÓN de INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE PONCE.

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

JONATHAN F. RODRÍGUEZ JOVET

Demandado CIVIL NÚM.: PO2020CV01574.

SALÓN: SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.

A) JONATHAN F. RODRÍGUEZ JOVET

POR LA PRESENTE: Se le notifica que contra usted se ha presentado la Demanda sobre Cobro de Dinero de la cual se acompaña copia. Por la presente se le emplaza a usted y se le requiere para que dentro del término de TREINTA (30) días desde la fecha de la Publicación por Edicto de este Emplazamiento presente su contestación a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https: //unired.ramajudicial. pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Ponce, P.O. Box 7185, Ponce, Puerto Rico 007327185 y notifique a la LCDA. GINA H. FERRER MEDINA, personalmente al Condominio Las Nereidas, Local 1-B, Calle Méndez Vigo esquina Amador Ramírez Silva, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 00680; o por correo al Apartado 2342, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 00681-2342, Teléfonos: (787) 832-9620 y (845) 345-3985, Abogada de la parte

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PARTE DEMANDANTE VS.

PARTE DEMANDADA CIVIL NÚM. HU2019CV00722.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA. SS. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente anuncia y hace constar que en cumplimiento de la Sentencia en Rebeldía dictada el 29 de octubre de 2019, la Orden de Ejecución de Sentencia del 2 de enero de 2020 y el Mandamiento de Ejecución del 13 de enero de 2020 en el caso de epígrafe, procederé a vender el día 26 DE MAYO DE 2021, a las 9:00 de la mañana, en mi oficina, localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Humacao, Sala Superior, en la Avenida Nicanor Vázquez, Humacao, Puerto Rico, al mejor postor en pago de contado y en moneda de los Estados Unidos de América, cheque de gerente o giro

postal, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada sobre la siguiente propiedad: RÚSTICA: De siete mil setecientos once punto ciento treinta y cuatro (7,711.134) metros cuadrados, colindando con Rafael Díaz y el remanente de la finca principal. NORTE, con el señor Ventura Pomales; por el SUR, con Juan Rivera; por el ESTE, con el predio dedicado a uso público; y por el OESTE, con Ventura Pomales. Sobre dicha propiedad enclava una casa de hormigón y bloques de 26 pies de ancho por 41 pies de largo, en forma rectangular de dos (2) cuartos dormitorios, sala, comedor, cocina, baño y pozo séptico. La propiedad consta inscrita al folio 60 del tomo 157 de Naguabo, Finca Número 8847, Registro de la Propiedad de Humacao. La escritura de hipoteca consta inscrita al folio 62 vuelto del tomo 157 de Naguabo, Finca Número 8847, Registro de la Propiedad de Humacao, Inscripción quinta. DIRECCIÓN FÍSICA: SR 790 MAIZALES WARD, NAGUABO, PR 00718.

El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta será de $53,936.00.

De no haber adjudicación en la primera subasta se celebrará una segunda subasta, día 2 DE JUNIO DE 2021, a las 9:00 de la mañana en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será de dos terceras partes del tipo mínimo fijado en la primera subasta, o sea, $35,957.33. De no haber adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una tercera subasta día 9 DE JUNIO DE 2021, a las 9:00 de la mañana, en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será la mitad del precio pactado, o sea, $26,968.00. 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 en Rebeldía por la suma de $37,361.20 de principal, intereses sobre dicha suma al 8.5% anual desde el 1 de noviembre de 2018 hasta su completo pago, más $73.12 de recargos acumulados, más la cantidad estipulada de $5,393.60 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato del préstamo. Surge del Estudio de Título Registral que sobre esta propiedad pesa el siguiente gravamen posterior a la hipoteca que por la presente se pretende ejecutar. a) Aviso de demanda: Pleito seguido

28 por Banco Popular de Puerto Rico vs. Sucesión de Thierry Paul Delage Horst también conocido como Thierry P. Delage compuesta por Edelyn Delage Laporte, Jaydon Delage Laporte representados por su madre Amy Morales Laporte, Fulano y Mengano de Tal, Departamento de Haciendo por conducto de la División del Centro de Recaudaciones e Ingresos Municipales (CRIM), ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala superior de Humacao, en el caso civil número HU2019CV00722, sobre cobro de dinero y ejecución de hipoteca, en la que se reclama el pago de hipoteca, con un balance de $37,361.20 y otras cantidades, según Demanda de fecha 20 de mayo de 2019. Anotada al Tomo Karibe de Naguabo, finca número 8847, Anotación B. Se les advierte a los interesados que todos los documentos relacionados con la presente acción de ejecución de hipoteca, así como los de Subasta, estarán disponibles para ser examinados, durante horas laborables, en el expediente del caso que obra en los archivos de la Secretaría del Tribunal, bajo el número de epígrafe y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general en Puerto Rico por espacio de dos semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana; y para su fijación en los sitios públicos requeridos por ley. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes; entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate y que la propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores tal como lo expresa la Ley Núm. 210-2015. Y para el conocimiento de los demandados, de los acreedores posteriores, de los licitadores, partes interesadas y público en general, EXPIDO para su publicación en los lugares públicos correspondientes, el presente Aviso de Pública Subasta en Humacao, Puerto Rico, hoy 12 de febrero de 2021. MARÍA DEL PILAR RIVERA RIVERA, ALGUACIL REGIONAL. Por: WILNELIA RIVERA DELGADO. ALGUACIL AUXILIAR, PLACA: 249, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE HUMACAO.

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PARTE DEMANDANTE VS.

RONALD QUESTELL FIGUEROA, GLADYS TORRES TRINIDAD Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

PARTE DEMANDADA CIVIL NÚM. HU2019CV00114.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. SS.. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente anuncia y hace constar que en cumplimiento de la Sentencia en Rebeldía Enmendada dictada el 6 de septiembre de 2019, la Orden de Ejecución de Sentencia del 17 de enero de 2020 y el Mandamiento de Ejecución del 30 de enero de 2020 en el caso de epígrafe, procederé a vender el día 26 DE MAYO DE 2021, a las 11:00 de la mañana en mi oficina, localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Humacao, Sala Superior, en la Avenida Nicanor Vázquez, Humacao, Puerto Rico, al mejor postor en pago de contado y en moneda de los Estados Unidos de América cheque de gerente o giro postal todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada sobre la siguiente propiedad: URBANA: Solar marcado con el Número Diez (10) de la Urbanización Campo Alegre radicada en el Barrio Río Abajo del término municipal de Humacao, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 2000.00 metros cuadrados, equivalentes a 0.5088 cuerdas. En lindes por el NORTE, en 50.00 metros, con el Solar Número Nueve (9) de la Urbanización; por el SUR, en 50.00 metros, con el Solar Número Once (11) de la Urbanización; por el ESTE, en 40.00 metros, con la Calle A de la Urbanización; y por el OESTE, en 40.00 metros, con el remanente de la finca de donde se segrega propiedad de Antonio Roig Sucesores Inc. La propiedad consta inscrita al Folio 180 de Tomo 343 de Humacao, Finca Número 14612, Registro de la Propiedad de Humacao. La escritura de hipoteca consta inscrita al Folio 60 del Tomo 552 de Humacao, Finca Número 14612, Registro de la Propiedad de Humacao.

Inscripción séptima. DIRECCIÓN FÍSICA: URB. CAMPO ALEGRE 10 CALLE A, BO. RÍO ABAJO HUMACAO, PR 00791.

El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta será de $192,850.00.

De no haber adjudicación en la

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primera subasta se celebrará una segunda subasta, día 2 DE JUNIO DE 2021, a las 11:00 de la mañana en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será de dos terceras partes del tipo mínimo fijado en la primera subasta, o sea, $128,566.66.

De no haber adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 9 DE JUNIO DE 2021, a las 11:00 de la mañana en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será la mitad del precio pactado, o sea, $96,425.00. 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 $143,810.77 de principal, más intereses sobre dicha suma al 6% anual desde el 1 de junio de 2017 hasta su completo pago, más $702.66 de recargos acumulados, más la cantidad estipulada de $19,285.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato del préstamo. Surge del Estudio de Título Registral que sobre esta propiedad pesan los siguientes gravámenes posteriores a la hipoteca que por la presente se pretende ejecutar: a. Aviso de Demanda: Pleito seguido por Banco Popular de Puerto Rico vs. Ronald Questell Figueroa y su esposa, Gladys Torres Trinidad, ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Humacao, en el Caso Civil Número HU2019CV00114, sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, en la que se reclama el pago de hipoteca, con un balance de $143,810.77 y otras cantidades, según Demanda de fecha 29 de enero de 2019.

Anotada al Tomo Karibe de Humacao. Anotación A. Se le 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.

La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores.

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 Humacao, Puerto Rico, hoy 12 de febrero de 2021. MARÍA DEL PILAR RIVERA RIVERA, ALGUACIL REGIONAL. Por: WILNELIA RIVERA DELGADO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA: 249, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE HUMACAO.

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B. FERNÁNDEZ & HNOS., INC. DEMANDANTE

SUPERETTE HATILLO 2 INC.; LUIS LEON ORTIZ

Coamo, Puerto Rico 00769 ¯ PO BOX 8508, PONCE, PUERTO RICO 007328508

POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza para que presente al tribunal su alegación responsiva dentro de los 30 días de haber sido diligenciado este emplazamiento, excluyéndose el día del diligenciamiento. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. Representa a la parte demandante la Lcda.

Maristella Sánchez Rodríguez, Delgado & Fernández, LLC, PO Box 11750, Fernández Juncos Station, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910-1750. Tel. [787] 2741414. DADO en Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, a 16 de febrero de 2021. Luz Mayra Caraballo Garcia, Sec Regional. f/Doris A. Rodriguez Colon, Sec Auxiliar del Tribunal.

DEMANDADOS CIVIL NÚM.: V12020CV00117.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU. EL ESTADO LEGAL NOTICE LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R. SS. EDICTO. ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO A: LUIS LEON ORTIZ DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU¯ CARR. 150 KM 2.5, HO. NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA HATILLO, VILLALBA, SALA DE VILLALBA.

CARMEN, 4493 AVE. CONSTANCIA, PONCE, PUERTO RICO 00716 ¯ VILLA DEL CARMEN, 4493 AVE. CONSTANCIA, PONCE, PUERTO RICO 00716-2233 ¯ 4493 AVE. CONSTANCIA, VILLA DEL CARMEN, PONCE, PUERTO RICO, 00716. ¯ Urb. Provincias del Río #110, Coamo, Puerto Rico 00769 ¯ Calle Tallaboa #110, Provincias del Río, Coamo, Puerto Rico 00769 ¯ PO BOX 8508, PONCE, PUERTO RICO 007328508 ¯ CARR. 150 KM 2.5, BO. HATILLO, VILLALBA, PUERTO RICO 00766

POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza para que presente al tribunal su alegación responsiva dentro de los 30 días de haber sido diligenciado este emplazamiento, excluyéndose el día del diligenciamiento. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. Representa a la parte demandante la Lcda.

Maristella Sánchez Rodríguez, Delgado & Fernández, LLC, PO Box 11750, Fernández Juncos Station, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910-1750. Tel. [787] 2741414. DADO en Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, a 16 de febrero de 2021. Luz Mayra Caraballo Garcia, Sec Regional. f/Doris A. Rodriguez Colon, Sec Auxiliar del Tribunal.

B. FERNÁNDEZ & PUERTO RICO 00766 HNOS., INC. ¯ CARR. 150 KS, H9 HO. DEMANDANTE HIGUEROS, VILLALBA, SUPERETTE HATILLO 2 PUERTO RICO 00766 ¯ CARR. 150 KM 6.0 BO. INC.; LUIS LEON ORTIZ DEMANDADOS HIGUEROS, VILLALBA, CIVIL NÚM.: V12020CV00117.

PUERTO RICO 00766 SOBRE: COBRO DE DINE¯ CARR. 150 KM 6.2, BO. RO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE HIGUEROS, VILLALBA, AMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE PUERTO RICO 00766 DE LOS EE.UU. EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R. SS. ¯ URB. VILLA DEL EDICTO. CARMEN, 4493 AVE. A: SUPERETTE CONSTANCIA, PONCE, HATILLO 2, INC. PUERTO RICO 00716 P/C DE SU PRESIDENTE ¯ VILLA DEL CARMEN, LEGAL NOTICE 4493 AVE. CONSTANCIA, Y AGENTE RESIDENTE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO LUIS LEON ORTIZ PONCE, PUERTO RICO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU¯ CARR. 150 K5, H9 30. NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA 00716-2233 HIGUEROS, VILLALBA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE MAYA¯ 4493 AVE. PUERTO RICO 00766 GÜEZ SALA SUPERIOR. CONSTANCIA, VILLA ¯ CARR. 150 KM 6.0 30. LIME RESIDENTIAL, LTD. DEL CARMEN, PONCE, Demandante V. HIGUEROS, VILLALBA, PUERTO RICO, 00716.

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Demandados CIVIL NÚM.: ISCI201301226 (307). SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. AVISO DE VENTA EN PÚBLICA SUBASTA. Yo, Jose M. Crespo Nazario, Alguacil Supervisor de la División de Subastas del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Mayagüez, a los demandados 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 18 de febrero de 2020 y para satisfacer la cantidad adeudada de $129,293.37 de principal mediante Sentencia dictada en el caso de autos el 27 de mayo de 2016, notificada y archivada en autos el 31 de mayo de 2016, 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, mediante efectivo, giro o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil de este Tribunal todo derecho, título e interés que hayan tenido tengan o puedan tener los deudores demandados en cuanto a la propiedad localizada en el Municipio de Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, el bien inmueble se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar radicado en el barrio Miradero, lugar denominado Paris del Municipio de Mayagüez, con una cabida superficial de 180 metros cuadrados que colinda por el Norte, con la calle número uno de la Urbanización Garcia Sanjurjo; al Sur y Este con más terrenos de la finca principal de Doña Isabel Garcia Castillo y al Oeste, con la calle número seis de la Urbanización García Sanjurjo- Finca # 10,147 inscrita al tomo móvil 1320 de Mayagüez, Registro de Mayagüez. Con el importe de dicha venta se habrá de satisfacer a la parte demandante las cantidades adeudadas, en el caso de epígrafe, que se desglosan de la siguiente forma: $129,293.37 de principal, 4.25% de intereses desde el 1ro de agosto de 2012 hasta su completo pago, más 5% por concepto de recargo por demora adeudados desde el 1ro de septiembre de 2012 hasta su total pago, y hasta la cantidad estipulada de $14,000.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato de préstamo. El tipo mínimo para la subasta será la suma de tasación pactada, la cual es $140,000.00 según la escritura de hipoteca para la propiedad 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; $93,333.00.

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; $70,000.00. La primera subasta se llevará a cabo el 7 de abril de 2021, a las 10:30 de la mañana. De no comparecer postor alguno se llevará a efecto una segunda subasta el 14 de abril de 2021, a las 10:30 de la mañana. De no comparecer postor alguno se llevará a cabo una tercera subasta el 21 de abril de 2021, a las 10:30 de la mañana. La subasta o subastas antes indicadas se llevarán a efecto en mi oficina, localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Mayagüez. Del Estudio de Título realizado surge el siguiente gravamen posterior: “Observación: Al asiento 38 del diario 748 el 18 de agosto de 2011 se presentó Esc. #343 sobre Cancelación Parcial y Modificación de Hipoteca en Mayagüez el 28 de julio de 2011 ante Javier B. Sepúlveda Rivera a favor de Popular Mortgage, Inc., por $129,789.18.

Este documento fue notificado el 2 de febrero de 2017 porque no compareció Antonio Justiniano Rivera en la escritura y caducó el 4 de abril de 2017.

Al asiento 285 del diario 750 el 18 de abril de 2012 se presentó Esc.#9 sobre Acta Notarial de Hogar Seguro en Mayagüez el 2 de marzo de 2012 ante José R. Hernández Rivera a favor de Rosa María Rivera Cuevas.

Este documento fue notificado el 2 de febrero de 2017 por previo notificado y caducó el 4 de abril de 2017”. Se 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 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.

La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores, previa

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el notario público Jorge García Soto, inscrita al folio 1 del tomo 1284 de Carolina II, finca 13016, inscripción 4ta y que garava la siguiente propiedad : URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Villa Carolina, en el Barrio Hoyo Mulas del término municipal de Carolina, Puerto Rico, marcado con el número 3 de la Manzana número 22, con un area superficial de 347.81 metros cuadrados , en lindes por el Norte, con la calle principal Doctor F. Sanchez Castaño, distancia de 13.25 metros, por el Sur, con la calle número 18, distancia de 13.25 metros, por el Este, con el solar número 2, distancia de 26.25 metros y por el Oeste, con el solar número 4, distancia de 26.25 metros. Se le advierte que este edicto se publicará en un periódico de circulación general una sola vez y que si no comparece a contestar dicha Demanda dentro del término de treinta (30) días, contados a partir de la publicación de este edicto, 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 discreción, LEGAL NOTICE lo entiende procedente. Usted ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO deberá presentar su alegación DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- responsiva a través del Sistema NAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA Unificado de Manejo y AdminisREGION JUDICIAL DE CA- tración de Casos (SUMAC), el ROLINA SALA SUPERIOR DE cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electróniCAROLINA. BANCO POPULAR DE ca: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr , salvo que se represente por PUERTO RICO derecho propio. El abogado de Parte Demandante v. la parte demandante es: Ledo.

E.M.I. EQUITY Raúl Rivera Burgos, RUA 8879, MORTGAGE , INC., JOHN cuya dirección postal es la siDOE Y RICHARD ROE, guiente : Estancias de San FerParte Demandada nando, Calle 4, Número A-35, CASO NÚM. CA2021CV00282. Carolina, P.R. 00985, Tel. (787) SOBRE: CANCELACIÓN DE 238-7665 , Email: rauJrblaw@ PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. EDIC- gmail.com. EXPEDIDO bajo mi TO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE firma y sello de este Tribunal de AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE Carolina, Puerto Rico, hoy día DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS 17 de febrero de 2021. Lcda.

EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIA- Marilyn Aponte Rodríguez, DO DE PUERTO RICO. Secretaria Regional. Rosa M. A: JOHN DOE Y RICHARD Viera Velazquez, Sec Auxiliar ROE o sea, las personas Trib I. orden judicial dirigida al Registrador de la Propiedad de la sección correspondiente para la cancelación de aquellos posteriores. 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, durante horas laborables, en la Secretaría del Tribunal. 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 para conocimiento de los demandados, 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 Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, a 09 de febrero de 2021. Jose M. Crespo Nazario, ALGUACIL.

ignoradas que puedan ser tenedores del pagaré extraviado.

Por la presente se les notifica que se ha presentado ante este tribunal una Demanda, en el caso de epígrafe, en la cual se solicita la cancelación de un pagaré por la suma principal de $71,200.00 , a favor de E.M.I. Equity Mortgage, Inc., o a· su orden, suscrito el 12 de marzo de 1999, en San Juan, Puerto Rico, al 7 1/.%i de interés anual, vencedero el lro. de abril de 2014, ante el notario público Jorge García Soto, testimonio 13073. Para garantizar el pagaré se contituyó hipoteca, según consta de la escritura número 171, otorgada en San Juan, el 12 de marzo de 1999, ante

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

PARTE DEMANDANTE VS.

SUCESIÓN de FRANK RIVERA SANABRIA t/c/c FRANK RIVERA compuesta por Joel Rivera, Jonathan Rivera y MENGANO DE TAL, posible heredero desconocido, ZULMA VÁZQUEZ NEGRÓN t/c/c ZULMA VÁZQUEZ,

por sí y en la cuota viudal usufructuaria, DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA por conducto de la DIVISIÓN DE CAUDALES RELICTOS; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

PARTE DEMANDADA CIVIL NÚM. CA2019CV02086.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EMPLAZAMIENTO e INTERPELACIÓN POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS E.E.U.U. EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.

A: JONATHAN RIVERA como parte de la SUCESIÓN de FRANK RIVERA SANABRIA t/c/c FRANK RIVERA a su última dirección conocida: 10030 ROSELUNNA DR. APT. 31, BELLFLOWER, CA 90706

Queda usted notificado que en este Tribunal se ha radicado Demanda sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria en la que se alega usted le adeuda a la Demandante las siguientes cantidades: $75,208.13 de principal, intereses sobre dicha suma al 6.875% anual desde el 1 de enero de 2018 hasta su completo pago, más $158.00 de recargos acumulados, más la cantidad estipulada de $9,680.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato de préstamo. La propiedad que garantiza hipotecariamente el préstamo es la siguiente: URBANA: Solar localizado en la Urbanización Villa Fontana, situada en el Barrio Sabana Abajo del término municipal de Carolina, marcado en el número 2 de la manzana TL, en un área de 279.30 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con el solar número 1 distancia de 32.00 metros; por el SUR, en el solar número 3 distancia de 21.00 metros; por el ESTE, con la calle número 2 distancia de 13.30 metros; y por el OESTE, con un paseo distancia de 13.30 metros.

Enclava una casa de concreto para una familia. Inscrita al folio 41 del tomo 176 de Carolina, Finca 6258. Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección I. La escritura de hipoteca y su modificación constan inscritas al folio 186 del tomo 948 de Carolina, Finca 6258. Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección I. Inscripción novena y décima. La demandante es la tenedora por endoso, por valor

recibido y de buena fe del referido pagaré objeto de la presente acción. Se interpela a los demandados para que acepten o renuncien a la herencia de la causante dentro de los 30 días subsiguientes a la fecha que fuesen emplazados o requeridos que contesten, para darle cumplimiento al Artículo 959 del Código Civil entendiéndose que, si no se expresan dentro de dicho término, aceptan el caudal relicto; la renuncia se hará por instrumento público o por escrito judicial. La parte demandada deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Administración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del Tribunal. Se le advierte que si no contesta la Demanda, radicando el original de la contestación en este Tribunal y enviando copia de la contestación a la abogada de la Parte Demandante, Lcda.

Belma Alonso García, cuya dirección es: Terrazas de Guaynabo, H-26 Calle Las Flores, Guaynabo Puerto Rico 00969, Teléfono y Fax: (787) 789-1826, correo electrónico: oficinabelmaalonso@gmail.com, dentro del término de treinta (30) días de la publicación de este edicto, excluyéndose el día de la publicación, se le anotará la rebeldía y se le dictará Sentencia en su contra, concediendo el remedio solicitado sin más citarle ni oírle. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y el sello del Tribunal, hoy 17 de febrero de 2021 en Carolina, Puerto Rico. LCDA. MARILYN APONTE RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. ROSA M. VIERA VELÁZQUEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO.

ROOSEVELT CAYMAN ASSET COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

JUAN CARLOS SEVERINO GARCIA

Defendant CIVIL NO. 16-1779 (GAG). RE: COLLECTION OF MONIES. NOTICE OF SALE.

TO: JUAN CARLOS SEVERINO GARCIA, DORAL BANK O A SU ORDEN P/C BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO: 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 for the sum of $85,000.00 in principal, accrued interest which continues to accrue until full payment of the debt at the rate of 5.95% per annum, accrued late charges and any other advance, charge, fee or disbursements made by plaintiff, on behalf of defendants, in accordance with the mortgage deed, plus costs, and ten (10) percent attorney fees; 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 property: RUSTICA: Lote de terreno localizado en el Barrio Mameyes del término municipal de Río Grande, Puerto Rico, antes Luquillo, con una cabida superficial de 0.3060 cuerdas, equivalentes a 1,202.7380 metros cuadrados, marcado como solar 16 del Proyecto Lindomar II en el plano de inscripción levantado por el Ingeniero Licenciado Santos Negrón Vargas, licencia número 9313 del día 15 de julio de 2000, y con las siguientes medidas y colindancias: por el NORTE, en 48.109 metros, con solar 15; por el SUR, en 48.109 metros, con solar numero 17; por el ESTE, en 25.057 metros, con camino a dedicarse a uso público (calle número 3); y por el OESTE, en 25.057 metros, con solar número 9 y 11 del mismo proyecto. Es segregación de la finca 1,998,inscrita al folio 50 del tomo 57 de Luquillo. Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, sección Tercera.

Physical address: Urbanización Lindomar II, #16 Río Grande, P.R. 00745. The property is subject to the following Junior lien: 1. LAWSUIT ANNOTATION: Executed in the First Instance Court of Rio Grande, civil case #N3CI2007-573, on July 20, 2007, for reason of Collection of Money and Foreclosure

by Doral Bank, plaintiff, versus Juan Carlos Severino Garcia, defendant, by the amount of $85,000.00, plus interests, presented on November 6, 2015 and recorded on April 8, 2019 at Karibe Sistem of Río Grande, property number 29,145, Annotation A. Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior or preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon,

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including but not limited to any property tax liens (express, tacit, implied or legal), or homeowner associations dues, to the extent specified under the applicable Condominium Law, shall continue in effect. It being understood that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The present property will be acquired free and clear of all junior liens.

THEREFORE, the first public sale shall be held on the 16TH day of April 2021, at 10:15 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $229,447.00. In the event said first public auction does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a second public auction shall be held on the 23rd day of April 2021, at 10:15 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $152,964.67, 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 30th day of April 2021, at 10:15 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $114,723.50, ½ of the minimum bid for the 1st public sale. 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 Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, on January 18, 2021. AGUEDO DE LA TORRE, Special Master.

SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: MIGUEL ANGEL TOLEDO RIVERA, MARIA ANTONOA RONDON HERNANDEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES 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 30 de noviembre de 2020 , este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla 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 22 de febrero de 2021. En BAYAMON , Puerto Rico , el 22 de febrero de 2021. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SANCHEZ, Secretario(a). F/ ELIBETH M. TORRES ALICEA, Secretario(a) Auxiliar.

LEGAL NOTICE

Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL LEGAL NOT ICE DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de PriEstado Libre Asociado de Puer- mera Instancia Sala Superior to Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL de BAYAMON. DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de PriEDUARDO mera Instancia Sala Superior ROBLES CARRILLO de BAYAMON. Demandante v.

U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BLUEWATER INVESTMENT TRUST 2018-A Demandante v.

MIGUEL ANGEL TOLEDO RIVERA, MARIA ANTONOA RONDON HERNANDEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS, MARIA ANTONIA GUTIERREZ MORALES.

Demandado(a) Civil: BY2019CV00143 (402).

Sobre: EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA POR LA VIA ORDINARIA IN REM. NOTIFICACIÓN DE

ALL PERFORMACE STRUCTURE, INC; JOSE R. MEDINA NEGRON; HERNAN SANTIAGO ROSADO

STRUCTURE, INC

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 25 de octubre de 2020 , este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla 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 27 de octubre de 2020. En BAYAMON , Puerto Rico , el 27 de octubre de 2020.

LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SANCHEZ, Secretario(a). F/ MARIA E. COLLAZO, Secretario(a) Auxiliar.

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

REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC. Demandante vs .

INES ARAUDES REXACH T/C/C INES ARANDES REXACH T/C/C INES SOFIA ARANDES REXACH T /C/C INES P. MORALES CARRION T/C/C INES S. ARANDES REXACH; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA

Demandados CIVIL NUM. CA2020CV00680.

SOBRE: EJECUCION DE HI POTECA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE Demandado(a) Civil: BY2019CV00429. SALA AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE 701. Sobre: COBRO DE DINE- DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS RO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SEN- EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. SS. TENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: ALL PERFORMACE STRUCTURE, INC; JOSE R. MEDINA NEGRON POR SI Y EN REPRESENTACION DE ALL PERFORMACE STRUCTURE, INC; HERNAN SANTIAGO ROSADO, POR SI Y EN REPRESENTACION DE ALL PERFORMACE

A: La Parte Demandada, al (a la) Secretario(a) de Hacienda de Puerto Rico y al Público General:

Certifico y Hago Constar : Que en cumplimiento con el Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por el (la) Secretario(a) del Tribunal de Primera Instancia , Sala Superior de CAROLINA, en el caso de epígrafe , venderé en pública subasta y al

30 mejor postor, por separado, de contado y por moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América y/o Giro Postal y Cheque Certificado, en mi oficina ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, el 30 de abril de 2021, a las 11:15 de la mañana, todo derecho titulo, participación o interés que le corresponda a l a.parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación URBAN : HORIZONTAL PROPERTY : Apartment number one thousand seven hundred seven (1,707) in Waldorf Apartment. Consists of a living-dining room, two (2) bedrooms, two (2) baths, kitchen, balcony and closets. It bounds or the NORTH, on a distance of twenty, six point fifty nine feet (26.59’), equivalents to eight point eleven rneters (8.11 m.), with common elements of the building and the one which it is erected; on the SOUTH, on a distance of twenty six point fifty nine feet (26.59’), equivalent to eight point eleven meters ( 8.11 m. ), with a common Wall which separates it from the Apartment number one thousand seven hundred eight ( 1, 708) ; on the EAST, in a distance of forty eight point fifty eight feet (48.58’), equivalent to fourteen point eighty two meters (14.82 m.), with the common elements of the building and a Wall which separates it from a common hall way through which Access to the public Street may be gained; on the WEST, in a distance of fifty point eight three feet (50.

83’) equivalent to fifteen point fifty meters ( 15. 50 m.) with the common elements of the building and the lot on which it is erected. This apartment has an area of one thousand two hundred sixty two point twenty eight point twenty seven square meters (1,262.28.27 s.m. ) A balcony with an area of ninety four point twenty eight square feet (94. 28 s. f. ) equivalent to eight point seventy six square meters (8.76 s.m.) is included. Le corresponde una participación en los elementos comunes generales de cero punto novecientos nueve porciento (0.909%) y en los elementos comunes generales del condominio. Inscrita al folio 101 del tomo 834 de Carolina , finca 39 , 211, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección 1 . Propiedad localizada en : 4123 AVE. ISLA VERDE, WALDORF TOWERS, APT . 1707, CAROLINA, PR 00979 . Según figuran en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas anteriores o preferentes: Nombre del Titular : N/A Suma de la Carga: N/A Fe cha de Vencimiento : N/A Según figuran en

la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes ca r gas posteriores a la inscripción del crédito ejecutante : Nombre del Titular : SECRETARIO DE LA VIVIENDA y DESARROLLO URBANO Suma de la Carga : $636,000.00. Fecha de Vencimiento : 28 de diciembre de 2076. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad de la propiedad y que todas las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito ejecutante antes descritos , si los hubiere, continuarán subsistentes . El rematante acepta dichas cargas y gravámenes anteriores , y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se establece como tipo de mínima subasta la suma de $636, 000.00, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la escritura de hipoteca . De ser necesaria una segunda subasta por declararse desierta la primera , la misma se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, el 7 de mayo de 2021, a las 11:15 de la mañana, y se establece como mínima para dicha segunda subasta la suma de $424, 000. 00, 2/3 partes del tipo mínima establecido originalmente. Si tampoco se produce remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta , se establece como mínima para la tercera subasta, la suma de $318, 000.00, la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado y dicha subasta se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina , el 14 de mayo de 2021, a las 11:15 de la mañana. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para , con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante, el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor ascendente a la suma de $431 , 259 . 55 por concepto de principal, más la suma de $49,987.18 en intereses acumulados al 8 de octubre de 2020 y los cuales continúan acumulándose a razón de 3. 493% anual hasta su total y completo pago; más la sumas de $13,449.80 en seguro hipotecario ; $4,690.00 en cargos por servicio ; $475.0 0 en seguro de la propiedad; $1,175. 00 de tasación; $280.00 de inspecciones; $ 477.00 en mantenimiento a la propiedad; $2,765.10 de adelantos pendientes; más la cantidad de 10% del pagare original en la suma de $ 63, 600.00, para gastos, costas y honorarios de abogado, esta última habrá de devengar intereses al máximo del tipo legal fijado por la oficina del Comisionado de Instituciones Financieras aplicable a esta fecha, desde este mismo día hasta su total

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y completo saldo. La venta en pública subas ta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca , a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la ·fecha, hora y sitio de la PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA, si esto fuera necesario, a los efectos de que cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha subasta.

Se notifica a todos los interesados que las actas y demás constancias del expediente de este caso están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables para ser examinadas por los (las) interesados (as) . Y para su publicación en el periódico The San Juan Daily Star , que es un diario de circulación general en la isla de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos se manas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones , así como para su publicación en los sitios públicos de Puerto Rico. Expedido en Carolina , Puerto Rico, hoy 19 de febrero de 2021. Jose Cristobal, Alguacil Regional.

Manuel Villafañe Blanco, Alguacil 830.

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

ROOSEVELT CAYMAN ASSET COMPANY II Demandante, Vs.

TASHMIALEE PAGAN COLON

Demandados CIVIL NUM.: FA2019CV01536.

SALON 307. SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA . AVISO DE VENTA EN PÚBLICA SUBASTA.

A: TASHMIALEE PAGAN COLON: Y AL PUBLICO EN GENERAL:

El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior, Centro Judicial de Fajardo, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, hago saber a la parte demandada, y al PUBLICO EN GENERAL: y a todos los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o de los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, siempre que surjan de la certificación registral, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes

del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el día 4 de enero de 2021, por la Secretaria del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor la propiedad que se describe a continuación: Hacienda Las Lomas Dev., Calle 7 E-12, Ceiba, P.R. 00735: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Hacienda Las Lomas, situada en los Barrios Chupacallo y Saco del término municipal de Ceiba, Puerto Rico, marcado con la designación letra “E” guion Doce (E-12) de la calle número siete (7), con área de trescientos (300.00) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con la calle número siete (7) de la urbanización, distancia de trece punto cero cero cero (13.000) metros; por el SUR, con solar número E guion Siete (E-7), trece punto cero cero cero (13.000) metros; por el ESTE, con el solar número E guion trece (E-13), distancia de veintitrés punto cero siete siete (23.077) metro; y por el OESTE, con el solar número E guión Once (E-11), distancia de veintitrés punto cero siete siete (23.077) metros. El solar contiene una casa de cemento, diseñada para una familia. Inscrita al folio 157 del tomo 173 de Ceiba, Registro de la Propiedad de Fajardo, finca número 10,830. El producto de la subasta se destinará a satisfacer al demandante hasta donde alcance, la SENTENCIA dictada a su favor, el día 10 de noviembre de 2020, notificada el 12 de noviembre de 2020, en el presente caso civil, a saber, la suma de $125,125.50 más intereses al 2.99% anual, desde el 1ro de noviembre de 2017, los cuales continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación, cargos por demora mensuales, las cantidades adeudadas de contribuciones e impuestos, primas de seguro contra riesgos y seguro de hipoteca, hasta el pago total de la deuda, más el 10% del principal del pagaré para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, según pactados en la escritura de hipoteca a saber la suma de $13,260.00. Los intereses se continúan acumulando, hasta el saldo total de la deuda, para cubrir el principal adeudado, disponiéndose que si quedare algún remanente luego de pagarse las sumas antes mencionadas el mismo deberá ser depositado en la Secretaría del Tribunal para ser entregado a los demandados previa solicitud y orden del Tribunal. La venta de la referi-

da propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen que afecte la mencionada finca. La adjudicación se hará al mejor postor, quien deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el acto mismo de la adjudicación, en efectivo (moneda del curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América), giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del alguacil del Tribunal. LA PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a efecto el día 8 DE ABRIL DE 2021 A LA 1:30 DE LA TARDE, en la oficina del referido Alguacil, localizada en el Centro Judicial de Fajardo, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Que el precio mínimo fijado para la PRIMERA SUBASTA es de $132,600.00. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una SEGUNDA SUBASTA, la misma se llevará a efecto el día el día 15 DE ABRIL DE 2021 A LA 1:30 DE LA TARDE, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo para la SEGUNDA SUBASTA será de $88,400.00, equivalentes a dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una TERCERA SUBASTA la misma se llevará a efecto el día 22 DE ABRIL DE 2021 A LA 1:30 DE LA TARDE, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe.

El precio mínimo para la TERCERA SUBASTA será de $66,300.00, equivalentes a la mitad (1/2) del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente; se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor, todo ello a tenor con lo dispone el Articulo 104 de la Ley Núm. 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015 conocida como “Ley del Registro de la Propiedad Inmueble del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico”. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquiere libre de toda carga y gravamen que afecte la mencionada finca según el Artículo 102, inciso 6. Una vez confirmada la venta judicial por el Honorable Tribunal, se procederá a otorgar la correspondiente escritura de venta judicial y se pondrá al comprador en posesión física del inmueble de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda aquella persona o personas que tengan interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, y para conocimiento de todos los licitadores y el público en general, el presente

Edicto se publicará por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas, con un intervalo de por lo menos siete días entre ambas publicaciones, en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico y se fijará además en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio en que ha de celebrarse dicha venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía. Se les informa, por último, que: a.

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

Se entenderá, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. EXPIDO, el presente EDICTO, en Fajardo, Puerto Rico, hoy día 17 de febrero de 2021. DENISE BRUNO ORTIZ, Alguacil Auxiliar 266. SHIRLEY SANCHEZ MARTINEZ, Alguacil Regional 161. División de Subastas Tribunal de Primera Instancia Sala Superior de Fajardo.

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

E.M.I. EQUITY MORTGAGE, INC. Demandante v.

RAFAEL ANGEL CONCEPCION GARCIA

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 22 de febrero de 2021. En BAYAMON, Puerto Rico, el 22 de febrero de 2021. LCDA. LAURA I SANTA SANCHEZ, Secretaria.

VERONICA RIVERA RODRIGUEZ, Sec Auxiliar.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante v.

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 22 de febrero de 2021. En Humacao, Puerto Rico, el 22 de febrero de 2021. DOMINGA GOMEZ FUSTER, Secretaria. f/EVELYN FELIX VAZQUEZ, Sec Auxiliar.

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

LAS SUCESIONES DE RAMÓN ORTIZ MELÉNDEZ Y ALICIA FIGUEROA VEGA T/C/C ALICIA ORTIZ; ALTAGRACIA VELEZ FULANO Y FULANA PEÑA T/C/C ALTAGRACIA DE TAL; MENGANO Y VELEZ VEGA Demandante v.

MENGANA DE TAL COMO DORAL FINANCIAL POSIBLES MIEMBROS CORPORATION H/N/C DESCONOCIDOS DE FG MORTGAGE AMBAS SUCESIONES, BANKERS BANCO CENTRO DE POPULAR DE PUERTO RECAUDACIÓN DE RICO, JOHN DOE Y INGRESOS MUNICIPALES RICHARD ROE COMO (CRIM) Demandado(a) POSIBLES TENEDORES Civil: Núm. HU2019CV01696.

DESCONOCIDOS

Demandado(a) Civil: Núm. BY2019CV05019.

Demandado(a) SALA 401. Sobre: COBRO DE Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE EJECUCIÓN DE GARANTIAS. Civil: SJ2020CV04228 (903).

HIPOTECA (VIA ORDINARIA). NOTIFICACION DE SENTEN- Sobre: CANCELACION DE PACIA POR EDICTO. GARE EXTRAVIADO. NOTIFIA: RAFAEL ANGEL A: FULANO Y FULANA CACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR CONCEPCIÓN GARCÍA, DE TAL; MENGANO Y EDICTO.

a su última dirección conocida: FISICA: A-13 CALLE 1 URB. VALLE BELLO CHALETS BAYAMON, 00957; Y POSTAL: A-13 CALLE 1 URB. VALLE BELLO CHALETS BAYAMON, 00956.

A: JOHN DOE Y MENGANA DE TAL COMO RICHARD ROE COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LAS POSIBLES TENEDORES DESCONOCIDOS SUCESIONES RAMON (Nombre de las partes a las que se le ORTIZ MELENDEZ Y notifican la sentencia por edicto) ALICIA FIGUEROA VEGA EL SECRETARIO(A) que susT/C/C ALICIA ORTIZ, a cribe le notifica a usted que sus últimas direcciones 22 de febrero de 2021 , este conocidas: C-20 URB. Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución BRISAS DEL VALLE en este caso, que ha sido debiNAGUABO, PR 00718, damente registrada y archivada PO BOX 1079 NAGUABO, en autos donde podrá usted enPR 00718-1079 P/C LIC. terarse detalladamente de los DUNCAN R. MALDONADO términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola EJARQUE

EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 19 de febrero 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 (Nombre de las partes a las que se le enterarse detalladamente de notifican la sentencia por edicto) los términos de la misma. Esta EL SECRETARIO(A) que susnotificación se publicará una cribe le notifica a usted que sola vez en un periódico de el 26 de enero de 2021, este circulación general en la Isla Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia,

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

The San Juan Daily Star 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 febrero de 2021. En SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, el 23 de febrero de 2021.

GRISELDA RODRIGUEZ COLLADO, Secretario(a). F/MILDRED J. FRANCO REVENTOS, Secretario(a) Auxiliar.

Friday, February 26, 2021 DE OCA OLMO; FULANO DE TAL Y MENGANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLES MIEMBROS DE LA SUCESION DE MARIA MONTE DE OCA T/C/C MARIA MONTE DE OCA OLMO

EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 12 de febrero 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 circulaLEGAL NOTICE ción general en la Isla de PuerEstado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días to Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL siguientes a su notificación. Y, DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de Prisiendo o representando usted mera Instancia Sala Superior una parte en el procedimiento de BAYAMON. sujeta a los términos de la SenBAUTISTA CAYMAN tencia, Sentencia Parcial o ReASSET COMPANY solución, de la cual puede estaDemandante v. blecerse recurso de revisión o SUCESION DE MARIA apelación dentro del término de MONTE DE OCA T/C/C 30 días contados a partir de la MARIA MONTE DE OCA publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta OLMO COMPUESTA POR notificación que se considerará RAFAEL CASTRO MONTE hecha en la fecha de la publicaDE OCA, YAMILLE ción de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archiCASTRO MONTE DE OCA Y RAFAEL CASTRO vada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 22 de febrero BETANCOURT T/C/C de 2021. En BAYAMON, Puerto RAFAEL ARMANDO Rico, el 22 de febrero de 2021.

CASTRO BETANCOURT LCDA. LAURA I SANTA SANPOR SI Y COMO CHEZ, Secretaria. f/ELIBETH M TORRES ALICEA, Sec AuMIEMBRO DE LA SUCESION DE MARIA xiliar.

MONTE DE OCA T/C/C MARIA MARIA MONTE DE OCA OLMO; FULANO DE TAL Y MENGANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLES MIEMBROS DE LA SUCESION DE MARIA MONTE DE OCA T/C/C MARIA MONTE DE OCA OLMO

Demandado(a) Civil: Núm. BY2020CV01387 (702). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: SUCESION DE MARIA MONTE DE OCA T/C/C MARIA MONTE DE OCA OLMO COMPUESTA POR RAFAEL CASTRO MONTE DE OCA, YAMILLE CASTRO MONTE DE OCA Y RAFAEL CASTRO BETANCOURT T/C/C RAFAEL ARMANDO CASTRO BETANCOURT POR SI Y COMO MIEMBRO DE LA SUCESION DE MARIA MONTE DE OCA T/C/C MARIA MARIA MONTE

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR 807.

DAVID RAFAEL LEVIS MARQUEZ t/c/c David R. Levis Márquez Demandante Vs.

FULANO DE TAL Y MENGANO DE TAL

Demandados CIVIL NUM: BY2020CV02117.

SOBRE: CANCELACION DE PAGARE EXTRAVIADO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. SS..

A: FULANO DE TAL Y MENGANO DE TAL

Se les notifica que la porte demandante presentó ante este Tribunal, una Demanda contra ustedes como codemandados, en la que se solicita la cancelación judicial de un Pagaré Extraviado a favor de HF Mortgage Bankers, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $216,807, con intereses al 7 1/8% anual y con fecha de vencimiento el día

10 de mayo de 2017, suscrito el día 30 de abril de 2002. Para garantizar el referido Pagaré, el mismo día y ante el Notario Luis A. Archilla Diaz, se otorgó la Escritura #413, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, mediante la cual se constituyó Hipoteca sobre la siguiente propiedad: ---URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Apartamiento Cuatro de uso residencial de forma irregular que radica en el cuarto piso del Condominio Placid Park, localizado en la Avenida Magdalena número mu trescientos siete (1307), en el sector del Condado de Santurce, Puerto Rico, consistente de la totalidad del piso, con un área privada de dos mu seiscientos cincuenta y ocho pies cuadrados (2,658 p.c.), equivalentes a doscientos cuarenta y siete punto cero dos metros cuadrados (247.02 m.c.), y que contiene un vestíbulo, un balcón que mira hacia la Avenida Magdalena, una sala, un comedor, un salón de familia, una cocina, una lavandería y vestíbulo de servicio, tres dormitorios con sus respectivos closets, tres cuartos de baños un closet de ropa blanca (“linen”) y medio baño (“powder room”). Son sus colindancias las siguientes: por el NORTE, en treinta pies seis pulgadas (306”), equivalentes a nueve punto veintinueve metros (9.29 m.), con pared exterior del edificio que lo separa del área de estacionamiento, del lado Norte la propiedad, donde están ubicados los garajes y que se denomina como “Motor Court”; por el SUR, en treinta pies seis pulgadas (306”), equivalentes a nueve punto veintinueve metros (9.29 m.), con pared exterior frontal que da a la Avenida Magdalena; por el ESTE, en distancia de ochenta y siete pies seis pulgadas (876’), equivalentes a veintiséis punto sesenta y nueve metros (26.69 m.), con pared exterior del edificio que lo separa del patio lateral izquierdo que sirve de jardín donde se ubica la cisterna. A este apartamiento le corresponde como parte integral del mismo y área privada, el garaje marcado con la letra “B en los planos de construcción del edificio del cual este apartamiento forma porte. En los elementos comunes generales le corresponde un ocho punto setenta y un por ciento (8.71%). Consta inscrita al folio sesenta y ocho (68) del tomo ochocientos cuarenta (840) de Santurce, finca nUmero treinta y dos mu veinticinco (32,025), Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección Primera (I) de San Juan. POR LA PRESENTE se les emplaza y requieren que presenten al Tribunal su alegación responsiva dentro de los treinta (30) días de haber sido publicado este

emplazamiento excluyéndose el dIa de la publicación. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC) a! cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: http://unired.ramajudicial. pr/sumac/, salvo que se presente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá radicar el original de su contestación ante el Tribunal correspondiente y notifique con copia al abogado de la parte demandante Lcda.

Magaly Rodriguez Batista, PO Box 9024082 San Juan, PR 00902 4082; Tels: (787) 5044801; Fax: 1 (888) 224-3201; correo electrónico: mrodrbatista@gmail.com SE LE APERCIBE que, de no hacer sus alegaciones responsivas a la demanda dentro del término aquí dispuesto, se les anotará la rebeldía y se dictará Sentencia, concediéndose el remedio solicitado en la Demanda, sin más citarle ni oírle. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el Sello del Tribunal, hoy día 1 de febrero de 2021. GRISELDA RODRIGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. LAURA C REYNOSO ESQUILIN, Sec Serv a Sala.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Parte Demandante VS.

VICTOR MANUEL GASCOT VAZQUEZ, LUZ HAYDEE SOTO SANTIAGO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandado CIVIL NUM.: BY2019CV04029.

SALA: 505. SOBRE: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. SS. AVISO DE SUBASTA. El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hago saber a la parte demandada, al PÚBLICO EN GENERAL; y a todos los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o de los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables

garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, siempre que surjan de la certificación registral, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante: Aviso de Demanda presentado el día 26 de julio de 2019, de fecha 15 de julio de 2019, expedida en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón, Caso Civil número BY2019CV04029, por concepto de Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, por la Vía Ordinaria, seguido por Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, versus Víctor Manuel Gascot Vázquez y su esposo Luis Haydee Soto Santiago, por la suma de $109,753.77 y otras sumas. Se solicita pago y/o venta en pública subasta. Que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido y notificado el día 9 de febrero de 2021, por la Secretaria del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor la propiedad que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar #191-K en la Urbanización Los Dominicos en el Barrio Piñas del término municipal de Toa Alta, Puerto Rico; con un área superficial de 622.211 METROS CUADRADOS. En lindes por el NORTE, en 24.70 metros, con el solar #190; SUR, en 38.72 metros, con los solares 192, 193 y 194; por el ESTE, en 38.82 metros, con los solares #196, 197, 198 y 199 y OESTE, en 9.14 metros, con la calle “U-Turn”. Contiene una casa de cemento para una familia. Inscrita la hipoteca al Sistema Karibe del Registro de la Propiedad, Sección de Bayamón III, finca 5,781 de Toa Alta, inscripción séptima. El producto de la subasta se destinará a satisfacer al demandante hasta donde alcance, la SENTENCIA dictada a su favor el día 3 de enero de 2020, notificada el 14 de enero de 2020 en el presente caso civil, a saber la suma de $109,753.77 por concepto de principal; intereses al 3.75% y la suma $11,271.30 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado; y demás créditos accesorios garantizados hipotecariamente. La adjudicación se hará al mejor postor, quien deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el acto mismo de la adjudicación, en efectivo (moneda del curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América), giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del alguacil del Tribunal. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a efecto el día 24 DE MARZO DE 2021 a

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las 11:30 am, en la oficina del referido Alguacil, localizada en el Centro Judicial de Bayamón, Sala 503, Quinto Piso, Bayamón, Puerto Rico. El precio mínimo fijado para la PRIMERA SUBASTA es por la cantidad de $112,713.00. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una SEGUNDA SUBASTA, la misma se llevará a efecto el día 7 DE ABRIL DE 2021 a las 3:30 pm, en la Sala 503, Quinto Piso antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo para la SEGUNDA SUBASTA será de $75,715.00, equivalentes a dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una TERCERA SUBASTA, la misma se llevará a efecto el día 14 DE ABRIL DE 2021 a las 3:30 pm, en la Sala 503, Quinto Piso, antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo para la TERCERA SUBASTA será de $56,356.50, equivalentes a la mitad (1/2) del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente; se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor, todo ello a tenor con lo dispone el Artículo 104 de la Ley Núm. 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015 conocida como “Ley del Registro de la Propiedad Inmueble del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico”.

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

sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado pueden concurrir a la subasta si les convienen o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Se les informa, por último, que: a. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la secretaría del tribunal durante las horas laborables. b. Que se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. EXPIDO, el presente EDICTO, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy día 23 de febrero de 2021. Maribel Lanzar Velazquez, Alguacil, División de Subastas Tribunal de Primera Instancia Sala Superior de Bayamón.

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ORIENTAL BANK, como Agente de servicios de PRMLT 2014-1 Demandante vs.

GERARDO LUIS GARCIA BERMUDEZ y su esposaJANYCE BURGOS SANTIAGO, también conocida como JANYCE LISSETTE BURGOS SANTIAGO y la Sociedad Legal de Bienes Ganancialescompuesta por ambos

Demandados CIVIL NÚM. CO2019CV00080.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO (Ejecución de Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria), EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: Públicoen General A: GERARDO LUIS GARCIA BERMUDEZ y su esposa JANYCE BURGOS SANTIAGO, también conocida como JANYCE LISSETTE BURGOS SANTIAGO y la

Sociedad Legal de Bienes Gananciales compuesta por ambos

Yo, RODOLFO LARA MARTINEZ, Alguacil de este Tribunal, a la partedemandada y a los acreedores y personas con interéssobre la propiedad que másadelante se describe, y al público en general, HAGO SABER: Que el día 24 de marzo de 2021, a las 10:00 de la mañana en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Coamo, Coamo, 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 major 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 Coamo durante horas laborables. Que en caso de no producer remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una segunda subasta para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día 31 de marzo de 2021, a las 2:00 de la tarde y en caso de no producer remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 7 de abril de 2021, a las 2:00 de la tarde en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. La propiedad a venderseenpúblicasubasta se describe comosigue: RUSTICA: Solar marcado con el numero Tres (3) del Bloque A en el plano de inscripción enmendado de la URBANIZACIÓN BELLA VISTA, localizado en el Barrio San Ildefonso del término municipal de Coamo, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de NOVECIENTOS TRECE PUNTO SEISCIENTOS NOVENTA Y CUATRO (913.694) METROS CUADRADOS. En lindes por el NORTE, con el solar marcado con el número Cuatro (4) del Bloque A en dicho plano de inscripción; por el SUR, con la Calle B en dicho plano de inscripción; por el ESTE, con el solar número Uno (1) y Dos (2) en dicho plano de inscripción; y por el OESTE, con la Calle B en dicho plano de inscripción.

La escritura de hipoteca se encuentra inscrita al folio 170 del tomo 290 de Coamo, Registro de la Propiedad de Barranquitas, finca número 12,689, inscripción sexta. La dirección física de la propiedad antes descrita es: Urbanización Bella Vista, A3, B St., Coamo, Puerto Rico. La Subasta se llevará a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma de $144,110.61 de principal, más intereses acumulados desde el 1ro. de abril de 2018, a razón

32 del 6.25% anual y $18,500.00 por costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta para el inmueble será de $185,000.00 y de ser necesaria una segunda subasta, la cantidad minima sera equivalente a 2/3 partes de aquella, o sea, la suma de $123,333.33 y de ser necesaria una tercera subasta, la cantidad minima será la mitad del precio pactado, es decir, la suma de $92,500.00.

La propiedad se adjudicará al major 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 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. TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Coamo, Puerto Rico, a 19 de febrero de 2021.

RODOLFO LARA MARTINEZ 321, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE COAMO.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante vs.

JOSE DAVID CARRASQUILLO RODRIGUEZ; DORIMAR ROLON AYALA

Demandados CIVIL NUM. ECD2016-0893 (801). SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO (Ejecución de Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria). EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: Público en General A: JOSE DAVID CARRASQUILLO RODRIGUEZ; DORIMAR ROLON AYALA

Yo, EDGARDO ALDEBOL MIRANDA ALGUACIL / PLACA -282, Alguacil de este Tribunal, a la parte demandada y a los acreedores y personas con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se describe, y al público en general, HAGO SABER: Que el día 8 de abril de 2021 a las 10:45 de la mañana en mi oficina, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Supe-

rior de Caguas, Caguas, 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, en el mismo acto de subasta y tan pronto se conceda la buena pro al postor agraciado. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Caguas 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 15 de abril de 2021, a las 10:45 de la mañana; y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 22 de abril de 2021, a las 10:45 de la mañana ; en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: RUSTICA: Parcela marcada con el número Trescientos Cuarenta (340) en el plano de parcelación de la COMUNIDAD RURAL GANDARA de los Barrios Sud, Bayamón y Arenas del término municipal de Cidra, con una cabida superficial de CERO PUNTO MIL TRESCIENTOS OCHENTA Y TRES (0.1383) CUERDAS, equivalente a QUINIENTOS CUARENTA Y TRES PUNTO SETENTA Y UNO (543.71) METROS CUADRADOS. En lindes por el NORTE, con parcela número Trescientos Cuarenta y Seis (346) de la Comunidad; por el SUR, con Calle número Catorce (14) de la Comunidad; por el ESTE, con parcela número Trescientos Cuarenta y Uno (341) de la Comunidad; y por el OESTE, con parcela número Trescientos Treinta y Nueve (339) de la Comunidad. Inscrita al folio 9 vuelto del tomo 189 de Cidra, Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección Segunda, finca número 7,590, inscripción Tercera. Modificada la hipoteca de la inscripción 13ra., en cuanto al principal que será por $109,262.84 y el interés que será al 4.50% anual, vencedero el día 1ro. de septiembre de 2044, según la escritura número 200, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 25 de septiembre de 2014, ante la Notario Público Rosanna Rivera Sánchez, inscrita al tomo Karibe de Cidra, Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección Segunda, finca 7,590, inscripción 14ta. La dirección física de la propiedad antes descrita es: Urbanización Santa Clara,

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Calle 14, Número 340, Cidra, Puerto Rico. La subasta se llevará a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma de $106,139.94 de principal, intereses al 4.5% anual desde el día 1ro. de marzo de 2016, hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad de $9,744.00 estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado y recargos acumulados, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta para el inmueble será de $109,262.84, y de ser necesaria una segunda subasta, la cantidad mínima será equivalente a 2/3 partes de aquella, o sea, la suma de $72,841.89, y de ser necesaria una tercera subasta, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado, es decir, la suma de $54,631.42. 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 bastante 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 ejecutada 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 Caguas, Puerto

Rico, a 19 de febrero de 2021.

EDGARDO ALDEBOL MIRANDA, ALGUACIL / PLACA-282, ALGUACIL TRIBUNAL, SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO DEMANDANTE VS.

CARLOS OJEDA TAÑÓN T/C/C CARLOS ALBERTO OJEDA TAÑÓN

DEMANDADOS CIVIL NUM.: HU2019CV00387.

SOBRE: EJECUCION 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 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 6 DE MAYO DE 2021, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, 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: CC-18 CALLE ESMERALDA (2) URB. EXT. VILLAS DE BUENAVENTURA YABUCOA, PR 00767 y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Extensión de Villas de Buenaventura, situada en el Barrio Aguacate del término municipal de Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, con el número CC dieciocho (CC-18) de la Calle dos (2), con cabida de trescientos punto tres siete cinco (300.375) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, en distancia de trece punto cincuenta (13.50) metros, con el solar DD cero siete (DD-07) de la Urbanización; por el SUR, en distancia de trece punto cincuenta (13.50) metros, con la Calle dos (2) de la Urbanización; por el ESTE, en distancia de veintidós punto dos cinco (22.25) metros, con el solar CC diecisiete (CC-17) de la Urbanización; y por el OESTE, en distancia de veintidós punto dos cinco (22.25) metros, con el solar CC diecinueve (CC-19) de la Urbanización. Enclava una casa de concreto diseñada

para una familia. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita al Tomo móvil 267 de Yabucoa, Finca número 16,733 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 $83,950.00. 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 13 DE MAYO DE 2021, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $55,966.66. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una tercera subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 20 DE MAYO DE 2021, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA. Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $41,975.00. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 65 otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 30 de abril de 2016, ante el notario Francisco Arriví Silva y consta inscrita al tomo Karibe de Yabucoa, finca número 16,733, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Humacao, inscripción Décima (10ma). 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 contra la parte demandada ascendente a la suma de $81,927.30 por concepto de principal, desde el 1ro de septiembre de 2017, más intereses al tipo pactado de 3.50% anual que continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Además, la parte demandada adeuda a la parte demandante los cargos por demora equivalentes a 4.00% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha de vencimiento; los créditos accesorios y adelantos hechos en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca; y las costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado equivalentes a $8,395.00.

Además, la parte demandada se comprometió a pagar una suma equivalente a $8,395.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca y una suma equivalente a $8,395.00 para cubrir intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Proce-

dimiento 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 ni preferentes según las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad. 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 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 19 de febrero de 2021. Maria del Pilar Rivera Rivera, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE HUMACAO SALA SUPERIOR. Wilneliar Rivera Delgado, Alguacil Auxiliar 249.

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COOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CREDITO DE LA INDUSTRIA BIOFARMACEUTICA Demandante Vs.

CARLOS JOSE MONSERRATE MALDONADO, su esposa MARIANA ISABEL BENITEZ HILERA Y LA SOCIEDAD DE BIENES GANANCIALES

Demandados CIVIL NÚM.: SJ2019CV02314.

SALON: SOBRE: EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA Y COBRO DE DINERO. AVISO DE SUBASTA.

A: CARLOS JOSE MONSERRATE MALDONADO, su esposa MARIANA ISABEL BENITEZ HILERA Y LA SOCIEDAD DE BIENES GANANCIALES

El que suscribe , Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, hago saber a la parte demandada, que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el 11 de septiembre de 2021, por la Secretaria del Tribunal , procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor la siguiente propiedad: [CONO. DA VINCI APTM. 201, SAN JUAN , PR 00907 ]; FINCA: Número 32346, inscrito al folio 201 del tomo 874 de Santurce Norte, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico , Sección I de San Juan. URBANA: Propiedad Horizontal: Apartamento número doscientos uno (201 ).

Apartamento indivualizado de hormigón armado, bloques de hormigón y paredes (drywell) de uso residencial localizado en lado Sureste del segundo piso del edificio conocido como Condominio Da Vlnci, localizado en la Avenida Ashford mil ciento treinta y uno (1131) en el Condado, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Este apartamiento tiene una cabida superficial de mil trescientos pies cuadrados (1,300 p.c.) aproximadamente y consta de sala-comedor , balcón , tres dormitorios, dos bafios, pasillo Interior, una cocina y closets. La puerta principal está localizada en el pasillo interior la cual lo comunica con el pasillo de uso común que conduce a los ascensores y escaleras. Colinda por el NORTE, con paredes exteriores del edificio y el apartamento doscientos tres (203); por el SUR, colinda con paredes exteriores del edificio y el apartamento doscientos tres

(203); por el ESTE, colinda con área de ascensores y el apartamento doscientos dos (202) y pasillo exterior de uso común.

Le corresponde a este apartamento en los elementos comunes generales dos punto nueve mil trescientos quince por ciento (2.9315%) y tres punto ocho mil seiscientos noventa y uno por ciento (3.8691%) en los elementos comunes limitados para el área residencial. Se le confiere a este apartamento el derecho exclusivo a estacionar en el espacio de estacionamiento que se identifica con el número 19 y.19-A en el plano del Condominio de Da Vlncl . El producto de la subasta se destinará a satisfacer al demandante hasta donde alcance, la SENTENCIA dictada a su favor , el día 26 de mayo de 2020 en el presente caso civil, a saber la suma de $362 ,873.05 de principal , más los intereses sobre dicha suma al 4% anual que al día de hoy suma $38, 180.00, hasta su completo pago, recargos por demora , más las primas de seguro hipotecario y riesgo ‘Escrow’ y cualesquiera otras cantidades pactadas en la escritura de primera hipoteca , desde la fecha antes mencionada y hasta la fecha del total pago de las mismas , más la suma de $38, 180.00 para gastos, costas y honorarios de abogados . La venta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen posteriores que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA subasta , si esto fuera necesario, a los efectos de que cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha subasta. La adjudicación se hará al mejor postor, quien deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el acto mismo de la adjudicación , en efectico (moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América) , giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal. La PRIMERA subasta se llevará a efecto el 17 de marzo de 2021, a las 11:00 de la mañana, en la oficina del referido Alguacil , localizada en el Centro Judicial de San Juan, Puerto Rico. Que el precio mínimo para la PRIMERA SUBASTA es de $381,800.00 . Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una SEGUNDA SUBASTA , la misma se llevará a efecto el día 25 de marzo de 2021, a las 11:00 de la mañana, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe . El precio mínimo para la SEGUNDA SUBASTA será de $254,533.33, equivalentes a dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Que

The San Juan Daily Star de ser necesaria la celebración de una TERCERA SUBASTA , la misma se llevará a efecto el día 5 de abril de 2021, a las 11:00 de la mañana, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe . El precio mínimo para la TERCERA SUBASTA será de $190,900.00 equivalentes a la mitad (1/2) del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Cuando 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 de la tercera subasta , si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor. Todas las subastas deberán ser acordadas y celebradas según lo ordenado por el Tribunal. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda aquella persona o personas que tengan interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, y para conocimiento de todos los licitadores y el público en general , el presente Edicto se publicará por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas , con un intervalo de por lo menos siete días entre ambas publicaciones, en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico y se fijará además en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio en que ha de celebrarse dicha venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía. Se 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 remanente los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. Que la Propiedad no se encuentra afecta a gravamen anterior o posterior. Se les advierte a todos los interesados que todos los documentos relacionados con la presente acción de ejecución de hipoteca , así como de la subasta, estarán disponibles para ser examinados en la Secretaría de este Tribunal, durante las horas laborables, todo esto en virtud del artículo 102 de la Ley Número 210 del 8 de diciembre de 20.15 mejor conocida como la Ley del Registro de la Propiedad Inmobiliaria de Puerto Rico. EXPIDO, el presente EDICTO, en San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy 23 de febrero de 2021. PEDRO HIEYE GONZÁLEZ, Alguacil, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR DIVISION DE StJBASTAS TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN.

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Crespo Nazario, ALGUACIL, consta de la escritura número TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INS- 38, otorgada en San Juan, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO TANCIA, SALA DE MAYAGÜEZ. Puerto Rico, el día 21 de junio de 1991, ante el notario Héctor DE PUERTO RICO TRIBULEGAL NOTICE Luis Rivera Báez, e inscrito al NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA MUNICIPAL DE MAYA- ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO folio 147 vuelto, del tomo 673 DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- de Río Piedras Norte, finca núGÜEZ. NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA mero 912-A, inscrita a la inscripCOOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CRÉDITO SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN ción 9na. Se designa esta proJUAN. piedad como Hogar Seguro de DE CABO ROJO conformidad con la Ley Número FIRSTBANK Parte Demandante VS 195 del 13 de septiembre del PUERTO RICO WANDA I. VEGA TORRES 2011, mediante la escritura núDemandante v.

Parte Demandada mero 2, otorgada en San Juan, CIVIL NÚM. IDCI201400214- PEDRO J. ORTIZ BLANCO Puerto Rico, el día 9 de marzo Demandado 103. SOBRE: COBRO DE DIde 2020, ante el notario Roberto CIVIL NÚM: KCD2016-2065.

NERO (REGLA 60). AVISO DE Palou Bosch, e inscrita al tomo SOBRE: INCUMPLIMIENTO SUBASTA. Karibe de Río Piedras Norte, DE CONTRATO; COBRO DE A: WANDA I. Finca número 912-A, nota marDINERO. ESTADOS UNIDOS VEGA TORRES ginal 8.1. Dirección Física: Calle DE AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE El Alguacil que suscribe anunPadre Las Casas 118, Urb. El DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS cia y hace constar que, en cumVedado, San Juan, Puerto Rico ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO plimiento de un Mandamiento 00918. Finca 912-A, inscrita al DE PUERTO RICO. SS. EDICde Ejecución de Sentencia folio 1 del tomo 170 de Rio PieTO DE SUBASTA. Yo EDWIN que me ha sido dirigido por la dras Norte, Registro de la ProE. LOPEZ MULERO, Alguacil Secretaría de este Tribunal, piedad de Puerto Rico, Sección del Tribunal de Primera Instanvenderé en pública subasta y al Segunda de San Juan, inscripcia, Sala Superior de San Juan, mejor postor, de contado y en ción 2da. URBANA: Solar núal público en general. CERTIFImoneda del curso legal de los mero veintiseis de la UrbanizaCO Y HAGO SABER: Que en Estados Unidos de América, ción El Vedado, en el Barrio cumplimiento de un Mandatodo derecho, título o interés Hato Rey de Río Piedras, Puermiento de Ejecución de Sentenque tenga la parte demandada to Rico, con cabida de tresciencia fechado el 4 de febrero de sobre el vehículo que a contitos ochenta y seis metros trein2020 que me ha sido dirigido nuación se describe: ta y cuatro centímetros por la Secretaría del Tribunal de cuadrados con las siguientes MARCA: TOYOTA Primera Instancia, Sala Supemedidas y colindancia: NORTE, MODELO: ECHO rior de San Juan, en el caso en trece metros sesenta centírTABLILLA: GKH-873 arriba indicado, venderé en púnetros con la Avenida de la Vicblica subasta la participación AÑO: 2005 toria; SUR, en igual medida con indivisa del demandado en el NÚM. SERIE: el solar número cuarenta y cininmueble que se describe a JTDAT123750385704 co; ESTE, en veinti y ocho mecontinuación, para responder LA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo tros veinte y un centímetros, por la cantidades adeudadas, el día 22 de marzo de 2021; a solar número veinticinco; OESen la fecha o fechas que más las 10:30 de la mañana en las TE, en veintiocho metros seadelante se indica, en pública oficinas del Alguacil General del senta y dos centímetros y mesubasta al mejor postor, en moCentro Judicial de Mayagüez. dio con la Calle Capitan Kelly. neda legal de los Estados UniDicho vehículo se encuentra Enclava un edificio principal de dos de América, en efectivo, disponible para inspección en hormigón de una planta, con cheque certificado o giro postal, las facilidades de la Cooperatifrente a la Avenida de la Victoen mi oficina sita en el local que va de Ahorro y Crédito de Cabo ria, que mide veinte y siete pies ocupa en el Centro Judicial de Rojo, localizada en el Bo. Mirapor cincuenta y cuatro pies seis San Juan, Puerto Rico, todo dedero, carretera #100, Km. 7.0 en pulgadas en su cuerpo principal recho, título e interés que tenga Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Si se y dos martillos, uno de treinta la parte demandada, en el indeclarase desierta la tercera supies diez pulgadas por seis pies mueble que se describe a contibasta se dará por terminado el tres pulgadas que forma parte nuación, propiedad de la parte procedimiento y se le adjudicará del balcón lateral y otro de cuademandada Pedro J. Ortiz Blanal demandante la finca objeto tro pies por quince pies en la co, la cual se queda pautada de este procedimiento, dentro parte posterior. Ademas del edipara el día 29 de marzo de de los diez (10) días subsiguienficio principal se ha construido 2021, a las 11:30 de la mañana. tes a dicha tercera subasta por sobre el mismo solar un edificio Dicha propiedad consta inscrita la totalidad de la cantidad adeuaccesorio de dos plantas que en Pleno Dominio: Una parte a dada si ésta fuera mayor. Para mide en su cuerpo principal diez favor de Aurea Haydee Blanco mejor información las personas pies cinco pulgadas, con frente Vega, estando casada con Peinteresadas pueden examinar a la Calle Kelly y veintisiete pies dro J. Ortiz, quien lo adquirió los autos y todos los documenseis pulgadas de fondo con un por compraventa a Ángela Satos correspondientes al procedimaitillo que mide sicte pies las, viuda, Melchor, Gaspar, y miento incoado en la Secretaría ocho pulgadas por doce pies.

Pedro de apellidos Bernardini de este Tribunal durante las Posee un valor de $12,000.00, Salas por el precio de horas laborables. Este edicto de med:iante la escritura núnero 6, $33,000.00, mediante la escrisubasta se publicará una vez en otorgada en San Juan, Puerto tura número 31, otorgada en un diario de circulación general Rico, el dia 14 de enero de!

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, el día 1 en Puerto Rico y en los lugares 1947, ante el notario Rafael Rode abril de 1968, ante el notario públicos correspondientes. Es la driguez Ema, e inscrita al folio 2 Raúl Méndez Feliciano, inscrito Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito del tomo 170 de Bayamón Noral folio 146 vuelto del tomo 673 de Cabo Rojo por conducto de te, finca número 912-A, inscripde Rio Piedras Norte, finca núsu representación legal la Lcda. ción 2da. Finca 912-A. Por su mero 912-A, inscripción 8va. Y María C. Mayoral Maldonado procedencia está afecta a: a. otra parte a favor de Pedro Juan y/o Lcdo. Rafael Fabre Colón, Condiciones restrictivas sobre Ortiz Blanco, soltero, sujeto a la PO Box 277, Mayagüez, Puerto edificación y uso. b. Servidumcuota viudal usufructuaria, a faRico 00681, teléfono 787-265bre de paso en beneficio de la vor de Aurea Haydee Blanco, 0334 / 787-265-0335. DADA finca de Carlos F. Preston y del quienes lo adquirieron por heen Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, hoy público en general. Por sí está rencia de Pedro J. Ortiz, con un 22 de febrero de 2021. Jose M. afecta a: a. Hipoteca en garanvalor de $75,000.00, según

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tía de un pagaré a favor de Banco Bilbao Vizcaya de Puerto Rico, por la suma principal de $20,000.00, o a su orden, con intereses al 8.75 % anual, vencedero a la presentacion, constituida mediante la escritura número 56, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el dia 29 de octubre de 1999, ante el notario Roberto Soto Tapia, e inscrita al folio 148 vuelto del tomo 673 de Rio Piedras Norte, Finca número 912-A, inscripción 10ma.

NOTA: Se aclara que las partes pactan una suma adicional de intereses equivalentes a las últimas cinco anualidades a razón del 8.75% anual a la cantidad máxima de interés permitidos por ley. b. Anotación de Embargo contra Pedro J. Ortiz Blanco, por la suma de $183,121.18, seguido por Firstbank Puerto Rico, según Mandamiento de Embargo de Participación Indivisa de Inmueble de fecha 10 de octubre de 2019 y Orden Enmendada de fecha 8 de octubre de 2019, expedidos en el Centro Judicial de San Juan, en el Caso Civil número CD20162065 (508), sobre Incumplimiento de Contrato y Cobro de Dinero, anotado el día 27 de abril de 2020, al tomo Karibe de Río Piedras Norte, finca número 912-A, Anotación “A”. 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 12 de junio de 2017 y archivada en los autos el 14 de junio de 2017, la anterior venta se hará para satisfacer el balance absoluto es las sumas adeudadas que se mencionan a continuación: La parte demandada viene obligada a pagar a Firstbank las siguientes cantidad es: $165,466.13 de principal, más $17,702.11, en intereses, los cuales se continúan acumulando hasta el pago total de la deuda. 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 garantiza-

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do 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 participación indivisa de 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 San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy día 22 de febrero de 2021. EDWIN E LOPEZ MULERO, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN.

LEGAL NOT ICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE ARECIBO SALA SUPERIOR DE HATILLO,

MIDFIRST BANK Demandante vs.

MELVIN VAZQUEZ OSORIA, JESSICA LOPEZ COLON Y LA SOCIEDAD DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandada CIVIL NÚM: HA2020CV00164.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

A: MELVIN VAZQUEZ OSORIA, JESSICA LOPEZ COLON Y LA SOCIEDAD DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS y aL PUBLICO EN GENERAL:

El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Hatillo, Centro Judicial de Arecibo, hago constar que en cumplimiento de la Sentencia dictada con fecha de 14 de diciembre de 2020, notificada por edicto a la parte demandada el 28 de diciembre de 2020, de la Orden de Ejecución de Sentencia emitida el 2 de febrero de 2021 y el Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el 8 de febrero de 2021, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor la propiedad

que se describe a continuación: RUSTICA: Parcela marcada con el número Trescientos Seis (#306), en el Plano de Parcelación de la Comunidad Rural Rafael González del Barrio Campo Alegre del término municipal de Hatillo, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de TRESCIENTOS ONCE PUNTO SETENTA METROS CUADRADOS (311.70 m/c). En lindes por el NORTE, con Parcela Numero Trescientos Siete (#307) de la Comunidad; por el SUR, con Parcela Número Trescientos Cinco (#305) de la Comunidad; por el ESTE, con la Parcela Número Trescientos Diecinueve (#319) de la Comunidad; por el OESTE, con Calle Número Nueve (#9) de la Comunidad. Enclava una casa. Se segrega de la finca #2405, folio #52 del tomo #53 de Hatillo.

Esta propiedad consta inscrita al folio #120 del tomo #349 de Hatillo, finca #11905, Registro de la Propiedad de Arecibo, sección II, inscripción 5ta y última. La dirección física de la propiedad es: Comunidad Rafael González, #306 calle B, Hatillo, Puerto Rico. El producto de la subasta se destinará a satisfacer al demandante hasta donde alcance, la suma de $32,820.88 por concepto de principal, más interés, según pactados a partir del 1 de diciembre de 2019, más aquellos que continúen acumulándose hasta su total y completo pago, las costas, gastos y desembolsos del litigio.

Adeudan además la cantidad de tres pagos adicionales de $3,836.90 cada uno para cubrir intereses, costas, gastos y honorarios relacionados con este procedimiento, y 4.00% del pago mensual vencido en exceso de 15 días por concepto de cago por demora. La venta en pública subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen POSTERIOR que afecte la mencionada finca. La PRIMERA subasta se llevará a efecto el día 14 de abril de 2021 a las 10:00 de la mañana, en la sala del referido Alguacil, sita en el edificio que ocupa el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Arecibo. Que el precio mínimo fijado para la PRIMERA subasta es de $38,369.00. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una SEGUNDA subasta la misma se llevará a efecto el día 21 de abril de 2021, a las 10:00 de la mañana, en la sala en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo para la SEGUNDA subasta será de $25,579.33 equivalente a dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Si no se produce remate ni adjudicación en le PRIMERA ni en la SEGUNDA subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA el día 28 de abril de 2021, a las 10:00 de la ma-

ñana, en la oficina antes mencionada del alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo fijado para esta TERCERA subasta es la mitad de la suma pactada para la PRIMERA subasta a saber $19,184.50. 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 subsistente.

Entendiéndose que el rematante lo acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de estos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. No constan inscrito en el Registro de la Propiedad acreedores que tengan derechos o cargas sobre el bien hipotecado con anterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante. Se les advierte a los licitadores que la adjudicación se hará el mejor postor, quien deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el acto mismo de la adjudicación, en moneda curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, entiéndase en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal. Tome conocimiento la parte demandada y toda aquella persona o personas 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, se publicará dos (2) veces en un periódico de circulación diaria en la Isla de Puerto Rico y se fijará, además, en los lugares públicos correspondientes. Una vez efectuada la venta de dicha propiedad, el Alguacil procederá a poner al licitador victorioso en posesión física de la propiedad dentro del plazo de veinte (20) días contados a partir de la venta en pública Subasta. Además, el Alguacil procederá a darle posesión del material al adjudicatario, en los casos que fuere necesario, proceda el lanzamiento del demandado o terceras personas de la propiedad subastada y forzar puertas o ventanas, romper cerraduras, candados, cortar cadenas y tomar cualquier otra medida propia. De igual forma, el Alguacil sacará cualquier propiedad mueble o personal de los demandados o de terceras personas que se encuentren en la mencionada propiedad.

Además, los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la secretaría del tribunal durante las horas laborables. EXPIDO, el presente EDICTO, en Arecibo, Puerto Rico, a 19 de febrero de 2021. Angel de J. Torres Perez, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE HATILLO CENTRO JUDICIAL DE ARECIBO.

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The San Juan Daily Star

February 26-28, 2021

‘This is Larry Bird reincarnated’

By MARC STEIN

C

edric Maxwell played for six seasons and won two championships alongside Larry Bird in Boston. He was named the most valuable player of the NBA finals in 1981. So you listen intently when someone like Maxwell refers to Bird in assessing the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic.

“You can quote me: This is Larry Bird reincarnated,” Maxwell said.

Maxwell told me this in August, after watching Doncic beat the Los Angeles Clippers in the playoffs with an icy 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer that has been replayed over and over. He said it again this week as he prepared for a radio broadcast of the Celtics’ game Tuesday at Dallas — before Doncic beat Boston with two 3-point daggers in the final minute of the Mavericks’ 110-107 victory.

“This would be Larry Bird of the 2020s,” Maxwell said, “exactly how he would play now.”

Maxwell’s latter statement has been my primary interest in the relationship between these two whenever the subject comes up. As a child of the 1970s and ’80s, who romanticizes those days above all others in NBA history, I like to imagine Bird dropping into today’s game somehow and playing Doncic-style — with the ball in his hands so much more to probe and create and the freedom to shoot 10 3-pointers per game.

In his 13 seasons with the Celtics, Bird averaged at least three 3-point attempts per game just three times. He was a true forward in a more bruising era, flanked in the Boston frontcourt by the larger Kevin McHale and Robert Parish. While Doncic, at 6-foot-7 and 230 pounds, is built similarly to Bird (6-9, 220 pounds), he has been a triple-double-minded point guard almost from the minute he set foot in the Mavericks’ practice facility in September 2018.

Beyond positional differences, comparisons that measure on-the-rise prospects or even emerging greats like Doncic against one of the game’s giants are invariably tricky — no matter how seemingly common it has become to link white players to Bird. Making such comparisons is one of the most instinc-

tual aspects of basketball fandom, and, at the same time, that reflex can put too much focus on the immeasurable. For all the similarities you can see in their ability to pass, rebound, shoot from distance and control the game, Doncic and Bird are limited edition, one-of-one originals.

Yet Maxwell has a gift for making convincing cases. I am stubbornly measured and tend to resist the comparison game. He’s no holds barred and inevitably made me curious. Denver’s Nikola Jokic is another rising franchise player who is often likened to Bird, but Maxwell leaned into the notion that Doncic “is a carbon copy of Larry.” After an association with the NBA that has spanned more than 40 years, he maintains that “comparison is good” — daunting (and downright damaging) as it has been for too many failed Next Jordans to list.

“Luka is better than Larry was at that age,” Maxwell said of Doncic, who turns 22 on Sunday. “The biggest thing is that there’s an arrogance, a cockiness, that Luka has that is directly out of the bloodstream of Larry Bird.”

Doncic turned pro at 16 with the Spanish power Real Madrid, where he developed that maturity beyond his years. Bird was 22 when he scored 14 points in his NBA debut.

Another key contrast: Doncic didn’t land with a franchise as close to title contention as Bird and, in Year 3, finds himself in his most challenging stretch since he reached the NBA. After the buzzer-beater that toppled the Clippers and so much more from Doncic in last summer’s bubble at Walt Disney World, he began the season among the favorites for Most Valuable Player Award honors, with Dallas similarly expected to push for a top-four seed in the West. At just 15-15 after Tuesday’s victory, Doncic’s Mavericks would probably be branded the league’s most disappointing team if not for the Celtics, who are 15-16 after blowing a 24-point lead Sunday in New Orleans and then losing to Dallas.

Doncic remains as brilliant as ever, averaging 28.9 points, 8.6 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game, but numerous issues recently dragged the Mavericks into a 3-10 funk. They made improvement

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks can pass, shoot and rebound — a varied skill-set that many liken to that of Larry Bird, the Celtics great. on defense an offseason priority and promptly tumbled to 25th in the league in defensive efficiency. They have slumped to 24th in 3-point shooting. There have been numerous coronavirus-related lineup disruptions: Four key rotation players not named Doncic (Kristaps Porzingis, Josh Richardson, Dorian Finney-Smith and Maxi Kleber) have missed at least nine games each. Porzingis’ mobility after offseason knee surgery has been slow to reload, especially defensively, and the team misses the chemistry influence of veteran J.J. Barea, who now plays in Spain.

At the Mavericks’ low point, they had lost 12 consecutive one-possession games before Doncic and Golden State’s Stephen Curry staged an irresistible duel Feb. 6 from which Dallas escaped with a 134-132 victory. Doncic said afterward that it was the first time in a long time that he played with sufficient joy and said he needed “to have more fun playing the game to be who I was before.”

The win launched a promising 4-1 surge before the Mavericks were forced into a week off by the horrendous winter storm that ravaged Texas for days.

Doncic’s body language and complaints to referees have been talking points all season. He acknowledged in a recent interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith that he has to improve his deportment with officials, saying that losing “makes you do things you don’t want to do.” Doncic said last week that Portland’s Damian Lillard, whose team

has exceeded expectations despite key injuries, deserved a starting spot in the All-Star Game “more than me.”

The onus is on Dallas management to put the right pieces around Doncic.

McHale and Parish arrived in Bird’s second season, giving the Celtics a Hall of Fame threesome that provided the backbone for teams that won three championships and made five trips to the NBA finals in seven seasons. The Mavericks’ quest is moving slower.

Yet even if they get it right, that will demand more from their centerpiece.

“Larry had another gear that I’m waiting to see Luka come up with, and that’s the leadership role,” Maxwell said.

The season was one game old when Maxwell got swept up in Luka mania.

After a cheeky Doncic assist in the paint to Finney-Smith that flummoxed Phoenix’s Deandre Ayton and the rest of the Suns’ defense, Maxwell tweeted: “Hello Larry Joe Bird. Wow. I received one or two of those passes in my day.”

Because of travel restrictions for NBA broadcasters during the coronavirus pandemic, Maxwell was forced to call Tuesday’s game from afar alongside Sean Grande. They were in a studio in Boston when Doncic delivered those two very Bird-like clutch shots that made Maxwell look smart.

“When you go by one name, that tells you who you are in this league,” Maxwell said. “All you’ve got to say is Luka.”

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Fans return in New York, thrilled to cheer (and jeer) again

By SOPAN DEB

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he lights went dark before the game at Barclays Center on Tuesday night.

A glossily produced video blared from the video screens, filling the 19,000seat venue with sound and clips of Nets dunking or shooting through colored wisps of smoke, along with the words “Brooklyn Together.” Then the team’s starting lineup sprinted onto the court, one by one, as they were introduced by the public address announcer. And with each name, the crowd roared.

Well, it was a fake crowd mostly — piped in through the speaker system — that provided the roars as the Brooklyn Nets got set to play the Sacramento Kings. The actual crowd of about 300 people or so mostly sat quietly, lightly clapping as if watching a Dvorak symphony or a middle school graduation.

Tuesday night was the first time that the Nets allowed fans to watch a game in person since March 8, when more than 15,000 people attended. Two weeks ago, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that venues with 10,000 or more seats would be allowed to host fans at 10% of the venue’s capacity.

Barclays could have hosted thousands more fans but opted to start small. To attend, patrons had to return negative results on two coronavirus tests — one within 72 hours of the game and another, rapid version on site.

Across New York’s East River, similar scenes were playing out when the New York Knicks hosted the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden. The crowd was a bit bigger in Manhattan — about 2,000 fans — but it was enough that Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau called the night “a first step back toward normalcy.”

The Knicks boasted that the game had been a “sellout,” and before it began the fans chanted “M-V-P! M-V-P!” and nearly drowned out the remarks of Julius Randle, who addressed the crowd after being named the Knicks’ first All-Star since 2017-18. By the second half, even the visitors got a sense nature was healing. The Warriors won, 114-106.

“There were some fans heckling,” Warriors guard Stephen Curry told reporters after the game, “which was awesome.”

The fans allowed into Barclays Center in Brooklyn were scattered about to ensure social distancing.

The Nets and the Knicks are two of 14 NBA teams allowing patrons to attend games in some way.

“It’s a nice change,” Nets coach Steve Nash said. “We obviously have been playing in empty stadiums for the most part, at least at home. And so to have some fans and a little bit of life and energy, and hopefully we can safely incorporate more fans as we go here.”

Barclays Center was a microcosm of the disruption that the world has gone through over the past year. At times, it felt like an uneasy blend between a haunted house and a private Beyoncé concert at a corporate retreat. Thousands of seats remained unavailable, many still covered by tarps. Almost all of the arena’s restaurants were closed.

There was no line for bathrooms, and inside them some sinks had tape over them to encourage social distancing. A sign outside the arena, where scalpers used to roam, offered free testing for the coronavirus, the specter of which was never far away: After walking inside for the game, patrons were greeted with a

warning sign that included the line, “Traveling to and from, visiting, and/or providing services in and around the arena may lead to a risk of exposure to COVID-19.”

Dozens of ushers stood idly by — back to work for the first time all season — holding placards shaped like stop signs that read, “Please wear your masks.” One remarked that while it was good to be back, she was befuddled by the lack of hallway traffic.

“So why am I here?” she said. “There’s no guests!”

But as Thibodeau noted across the river, Tuesday night also represented the first tentative steps back to normalcy in New York sports. Along with the ushers came the return of the Brooklynettes, the Nets’ dance team, and the team’s drum line. Before tipoff, a woman with a headset approached the rehearsing dancers, who were on an elevated podium far from the court, and pleaded: “We have to be really on it with our masks. Please.”

One drummer yelled across the arena — possibly to a team of breakdancers — “You all look wack over there.” In previ-

ous years, his voice would not have carried so far.

Shortly before tipoff, the Nets debuted a video of players speaking the lyrics to the Bill Withers classic, “Ain’t No Sunshine,” dedicated to absent fans. Then Nets guard Kyrie Irving waved to the crowd on both sides of the court; in an arena with hundreds instead of thousands of people, fans might have been forgiven for thinking Irving was waving to them individually.

“It felt like you were sitting in your living room,” said Dylan Schultz, 27. “I’m sitting just with my friend. Not too many people around me. But there’s still this environment of the game is right directly in front of you.

You could hear them talking to each other.

Sick.”

Some in the building tried to keep up traditions, like trying to interrupt the opponents’ free-throw shooting. On Tuesday, that effort — normally taken up by thousands of fans screaming and waving objects — fell to four drummers behind the basket, joined occasionally by the five dancers. (Statistically speaking, they could claim success: The Kings shot 13 of 19 from the line, slightly below their season average.)

As far as the game itself, the Nets led most of it and won their seventh straight, 127-118. Bruce Brown, the starting guard, got a rare turn in the spotlight, scoring 29 points, as did James Harden, who had a triple-double: 29 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists.

For the most part, the crowd — scattered throughout courtside seats, luxury suites and the lower level — stayed subdued, despite having the most-hyped Nets team in years to watch in person.

“It feels like you’re watching a practice session,” said Rich Schaefer, 42, a seasonticket holder. “You’re at a high school gym, and there’s no one there. But you’re watching the best players in the world. It’s not the same energy you get during sold-out games.

But there is something incredible, as a basketball fan, of watching and hearing everybody talking and not being distracted by what’s happening around you.”

But for the players, the sight of friendly jerseys was a welcome one.

“Just having somebody in there to cheer you on is better than nothing,” Nets guard Joe Harris said. “It was definitely nice, even though 300 is not a lot in the big arena. But it’s still a better feel than the empty ones.”

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New anti-racism project hopes to push soccer past gestures

By RORY SMITH

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ony Sanneh saw the pattern while he was a player. It is precisely the same one he sees now, more than a decade after his retirement.

Soccer confronts its struggle to combat racism only sporadically. The abuse of a player on the field, the denigration of a team from the stands, a sudden reminder of the lack of opportunities for Black coaches or executives — all of it sparks a conversation, a campaign, a vow to do better.

“It is always talked about,” Sanneh said. “And then it goes away again.”

Several prominent Black voices within the sport have suggested, in recent weeks, that it must not be allowed to happen again. After almost a year of protests inspired by the Black Lives Matter demonstrations that swept the globe after the killing of George Floyd, a number of players, in particular, have suggested that gestures are no longer sufficient.

“It has become something we just do,” Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha said of players’ taking a knee before Premier League matches. “That is not enough for me.”

The players say they want actions, not gestures, and Sanneh — a veteran of the Bundesliga, Major League Soccer and the 2002 World Cup — and others are hoping to kick-start that effort. Sanneh has joined with Common Goal, a player-led social movement in global soccer; clubs from the three major leagues in North America; and the American Outlaws, the U.S. national team’s largest fan group, to launch the Anti-Racist Project, a program designed to tackle all aspects of soccer’s problem with racism.

The program’s scale is ambitious: It aims to engage some 5,000 coaches and 60,000 young people in more than 400 communities in its first year, using an educational antiracism tool kit established and honed by the work Sanneh’s personal foundation, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, has done over the past two decades. Sanneh said he hoped it could be “refreshed and globalized” to be rolled out beyond the United States next year.

Flickers of players’ impatience with

Wilfried Zaha and other Premier League players still kneel briefly before every match, but he and other Black players said the time had come to do more. the pace of change in the game are already starting to show. In England, where the sight of players taking a knee is now part of the pregame ritual, Brentford striker Ivan Toney has suggested it has become “pretty pointless.”

“Take the knee and the people at the top can rest for a while now,” he said.

The U.S. women’s team did not kneel during the national anthem before its game against Brazil on Sunday, a collective decision made by the team after nearly a year of protests.

“It is all to say that we are now ready to move past the protesting phase and actually move into putting all of the talk into actual work,” midfielder Crystal Dunn told reporters afterward.

Several players, including Manchester City’s American goalkeeper Zack Steffen, have backed the project, but its advantage, according to Evan Whitfield, a former Major League Soccer

player who now works with Common Goal, is the breadth of its coalition.

“There is a rich history of playerled demonstrations,” he said. “That will continue, but what is unique about this is that sense of collective action.”

For a long time, Whitfield said, “corporate entities and clubs” have sought to use “their messaging to pacify player voices.” There is a sense that has changed now, not only because clubs are prepared to “back up what they espouse” through action, but also because there are those, like Sanneh and Steffen and others, who have sufficient clout to “put their thumb on the scale.”

The Chicago Fire of MLS, the Oakland Roots of the lower-tier USL and Angel City FC, the National Women’s Soccer League expansion club that will join that league next year, all have lent support to the project.

“I cannot tell you how important it is that we step up before we take the

field,” said Cobi Jones, the former U.S. international who is now one of Angel City FC’s owners. “It shows everyone that the club has an understanding of where it stands on racism, that we are at the forefront. It is inherent in what we stand for.”

The hope is that they will be just the first to take part. The project is, Whitfield said, “a call to action,” not just for other clubs, but “for leagues and fans, too.”

“We had to step up and work collectively,” Sanneh said. “To use our success to work for others in this industry. We have to all work together to combat societal challenges.”

Steffen was a little more succinct, echoing the views of a growing chorus of players.

“We have talked a lot for the last few months,” he said. “Now is the time to take action, to get out there, and to show people that we are serious.”

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Sudoku How to Play: Fill in the empty fields with the numbers from 1 through 9.

Sudoku Rules: Every row must contain the numbers from 1 through 9 Every column must contain the numbers from 1 through 9 Every 3x3 square must contain the numbers from 1 through 9

Crossword

Answers on page 38

Wordsearch

GAMES

HOROSCOPE Aries

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(Mar 21-April 20)

As delectable Venus sashays into a private zone, her presence indicates a desire for secrecy. You may want to keep a new relationship under wraps, or have other plans that you aren’t yet ready to share. With the radiant Sun here too, this is a time when there is a lot going on behind the scenes. Tie up loose ends and take note of creative ideas, and you’ll be ready for lift-off Aries.

Taurus

(April 21-May 21)

Gemini

(May 22-June 21)

Set to make new friends? Venus your personal planet glides into your social zone, so you’ll be ready to connect with others who share your interests. You might also be drawn to creative or spiritual people, or those who love glamour. Someone you meet could be a breath of fresh air, and together you may enjoy some wonderful and heart-warming conversations, Taurus.

Diplomatic Venus moves into your sector of goals, so make full use of your natural wit and charm to make a good impression. You’ll have the ability to read others’ vibes and sense what they are thinking and planning, which could be to your advantage. Reaching out to those in the same job or profession as you can see you securing opportunities and sharing tips, Gemini.

Cancer

(June 22-July 23)

A mystical focus is enhanced, as Venus moves into Pisces and your sector of far horizons and new experiences. Need a boost? A teacher, life coach or someone with a lot of experience, could give you a fresh perspective and renewed hope. If you are ready to meet someone special, you might find them when exploring a new interest or visiting a place for the first time, Cancer.

Leo

(July 24-Aug 23)

A soothing influence could be like a balm to your soul, enabling you to be still rather than overreact to awkward situations. If you’ve felt ruffled by recent events, the presence of harmonious Venus can help greatly. This doesn’t mean you should hide your feelings, but that taking a relaxed approach and talking things through, can leave you so much more at ease.

Virgo

(Aug 24-Sep 23)

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Relationships are emphasized, as Venus moves into Pisces. This can be a very romantic influence, so whether you are single or spoken for, the desire to reach out may be stronger than usual. If there are major issues to talk about, this is the ideal time to do so.

Someone you connect with quite by accident could be stimulating company, and you might want to see more of them, Virgo.

Libra

(Sep 24-Oct 23)

A brilliant idea could spring to mind just when you need it. The Sun’s harmonious angle with energizing Uranus, suggests that it can be a money-spinner too. If you get a sudden urge to act on it then do so, as you may benefit. Lovely Venus moves into your lifestyle sector from today, making the coming weeks a great time for nurturing yourself and getting some rest.

Scorpio

(Oct 24-Nov 22)

Romance is in the air, as sweet Venus moves into your pleasure zone where she joins the Sun and Neptune. Taking time out with your partner to do something special, could add extra sizzle to your bond. If you’re solo, the coming weeks are perfect for a meeting that sparkles with promise. If you share an interest or have other things in common, it might quickly take-off.

Sagittarius

(Nov 23-Dec 21)

Capricorn

(Dec 22-Jan 20)

As lovely Venus moves into your home zone, it may be easier to resolve any family issues and find a solution that suits everyone. Discussions and negotiations could be more fruitful, with those involved willing to compromise. Does your place need some brightening up? If so, this creative influence can be a call to indulge in some redecorating, or to make other positive changes.

Have meetings to attend or something urgent to discuss? Lovely Venus can help, as she eases into your communication zone. Her calming influence encourages you and others to see all sides of the situation, leading to fairer decisions. One conversation could be a game-changer, as someone’s refreshing take on an idea of yours might leave you excited for the future, Capricorn.

Aquarius

(Jan 21-Feb 19)

The desire to be freer with your finances could find you eager to give to good causes or to indulge in small treats, especially if you’ve been keeping an eye on spending. Easing up might do you the world of good, if you throw in a little pampering too. Have an item to sell? You may be surprised and excited by how much it’s worth, and eager for a buyer to show up pronto!

Pisces

(Feb 20-Mar 20)

Feel-good Venus dances into your sign from today, encouraging you to do what you do best, and connect with friends, family and anyone who needs some sympathy or a shoulder to cry on. Ready for a makeover? This gorgeous planet can inspire you to reinvent yourself, and to do so imaginatively. This is your time to shine, and to forge some wonderful new connections too.

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CARTOONS

Herman

Speed Bump

Frank & Ernest

BC

Scary Gary

Wizard of Id

For Better or for Worse

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