Thursday Feb 2, 2023

The San Juan Star

Lawmaker: Tax Adjustments for Inflation Needed ‘Now More Than Ever’

Pope, in Africa, Calls for an End to Congo’s Cycle of Violence

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Naranjito bridge has received no preventive maintenance since 2008 opening

By THE STAR STAFF

Since it was inaugurated in 2008, neither the Highways and Transportation Authority (HTA) nor the Department of Transportation and Public Works have provided preventive maintenance to the Naranjito suspension bridge despite the fact that deficiencies in construction were known, it was revealed Wednesday in a public hearing in the island House of Representatives.

“The maintenance that was given was about flooding, weeding, cleaning it, basic maintenance. Not the specialized preventive maintenance that a structure of this sophistication requires. That’s what we’re talking about,” HTA Executive Director Edwin González Montalvo told reporters.

“The budget for the maintenance of [bridges] was practically zero,” he added. “We are not only investing to rehabilitate the bridge, but also to carry out a process so that when it is rehabilitated there will be a specialized company to give it the necessary preventive maintenance.”

González Montalvo also noted that in the file were found several letters (among others from the designer and the contractor Las Piedras Construction) in which it was warned that the bridge could not be opened to traffic because it was not safe.

Regarding the problem with the traffic jams that have formed since the bridge’s closure, González Montalvo ac-

knowledged that a formal traffic study was not done, but rather there was an analysis of how many vehicles travel on the alternate routes.

On the possibility of keeping a lane of the bridge open while the work is completed, González Montalvo said that option has not been completely ruled out, but it will depend on the evaluation of the contractor.

The HTA chief made his statements after a public hearing held by the House Committee for the Development and Supervision of Public Funds of the Northern Region, which is investigating the controversy around the bridge, which was found to have been maintained, among other things, using cardboard.

Bill would mitigate economic impact of road projects

By THE STAR STAFF

At-large Rep. José “Che” Pérez Cordero filed House Bill 1614 on Wednesday to create an initiative that seeks to help mitigate the economic impact on businesses and industries adjacent to construction work.

The legislation (dubbed the “Law for Mitigation Measures

Against the Economic Impact on Merchants Caused by the Closure of Streets, Highways and Public Roads”) proposes to amend some articles of the Internal Revenue Code to allow the reduction of the surcharge on the tax on sales and use tax (IVU by its Spanish acronym) and to empower the governor, by executive order, to reduce the tax rate to zero percent, along with other mitigation measures.

“The closure of the cable-suspended bridge, while we recognize the urgency of doing the necessary work and improvements, represents a degree of uncertainty in the economy of hundreds of businesses and businesses that are located

near the area and in the towns adjacent to the structure, such as Naranjito, Comerio, Barranquitas and Corozal,” Pérez Cordero said. “It is necessary to adopt measures that help mitigate this situation that could mean the closure of shops and unemployment in the mountain region.”

The New Progressive Party lawmaker added that the mitigation measures proposed in the bill are to reduce the IVU rate to bring it to zero percent, defer the collection of payment plans for the payment agreement in the Treasury Department and establish any necessary and recommended measure by the municipal government where the business or businesses affected by the construction work are located.

The mayors may request that the governor activate one or all mitigation measures considering the substantial damage that the roadwork may cause to the businesses in their towns. Those measures could also be applied in cases of work necessitated by landslides or other natural disasters, or any type of emergency that impacts regular traffic on municipal roads.

Highways and Transportation Authority Executive Director Edwin González Montalvo

Méndez Nuñez calls for approval of bill on tax adjustments for inflation

By THE STAR STAFF

Faced with the announcement that the inflation rate in Puerto Rico for 2022 was 6.1%, the highest in 15 years, the New Progressive Party minority leader in the island House of Representatives, Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Nuñez, reiterated on Wednesday that the approval of House Bill (HB) 1576, which amends the Internal Revenue Code to include tax adjustments to alleviate the increase in the cost of living associated with inflation, is urgent.

“Yesterday the Department of Labor and Human Resources detailed an average inflation rate for 2022 of 6.1%, the highest since the first decade of this century,” Méndez said. “It was also revealed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the food line experienced a vertical increase of 11%. Now more than ever, the approval of HB 1576 is needed, which increases the limits of deduction of mortgage interest, as well as contributions to individual retirement

systems and educational accounts. It also increases the deduction for dependents, thus giving real relief to our people.”

According to the bill, a tax discount program would be established for the year

that ended Dec. 31, 2022. Payments to taxpayers would be made twice, on June 30 of this year for those who file on or before April 17, and on Jan. 31, 2024 for those who submit the form on Oct. 15

through the extension mechanism.

“All indices have risen dramatically, such as education at 3.1%, health care at nearly 2% and even clothing (1.9%),” the former House speaker said. “This bill comes to address a pressing need, given the reality we are experiencing with this historic inflation caused by the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, and the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, among other factors. The relief contained in the measure is necessary and the Legislature can make it a reality before the end of February and thus enter the normal payroll cycle …”

“I have discussed this issue with the Speaker of the House [Rep. Rafael Hernández Montañez], co-author of the measure, as well as with other legislators and we are in tune with the importance of it,” added the District 36 lawmaker (Río Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo, Ceiba, Vieques and Culebra).

The bill has been under evaluation by the House Finance and Budget Committee since Jan. 9.

Resident commissioner co-sponsors DEA 2nd language incentives bill

By THE STAR STAFF

Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón and Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) reintroduced legislation this week to provide a cash incentive to agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with proficiency in languages other than English.

Specifically, the bill introduced by the two lawmakers – both members of the Problem Solvers Caucus – would amend Title 5 of the U.S. Code to grant the DEA administrator the same authority Congress provided to the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to provide a cash reward to employees of the agency with knowledge in languages other than English.

“When it comes to law enforcement, our most important resources are our agents. DEA agents undergo rigorous training given their increased exposure to high-risk situations,” González Colón said. “Therefore, it is imperative to retain experienced personnel and encourage them to continue to grow within the agency. This legislation seeks to fairly compensate DEA agents with proficiency in languages other than English, which is crucial to support DEA operations at home and across the 69 countries and the 92 foreign offices where the agency operates. I’m confident this legislation will help reinforce DEA’s mission, making

positions within the agency more attractive, helping with employee retention, and recruiting capable personnel to combat drug trafficking.”

Peters, who represents California’s 50th congressional district (parts of San Diego and Riverside counties), noted that “DEA agents serving in San Diego and around the world carry out high-risk operations every day to protect Americans and keep drugs out of our communities. Their work requires a unique skill set, and proficiency in foreign languages is especially critical to the agency’s work.”

“The bipartisan bill we introduced today would use cash awards to incentivize DEA employees to hone their foreign language skills,” he said. “This will ensure we can retain experienced personnel and recruit talented candidates to pursue DEA’s mission.”

Compensation would be up to 10% of basic pay to employees who maintain proficiency in a language or languages required to fulfill their mission. Congress had previously authorized a similar incentive for FBI employees under Public Law 111-117.

González Colón, meanwhile, will continue serving on the House Natural Resources (HNR) and Transportation and Infrastructure committees during the 118th Congress. Both have jurisdiction over key federal agencies relevant to Puerto Rico’s disaster recovery and reconstruction efforts,

supporting critical infrastructure, and other energy and environmental issues.

The island’s sole representative in Congress was also selected to serve as vice chair of the HNR Committee’s Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, which oversees matters regarding the five U.S. territories, Native American tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.

Rep. Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Nuñez

Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón, top center, is shown with congressional colleagues.

Fiscal board, PREPA creditors battle over security of utility’s $8.5 billion debt

Lawyer says more creditors willing to settle debt claims

By THE STAR STAFF

The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) creditors and the Financial Oversight and Management Board squared off Wednesday over the security of the utility’s $8.5 billion bonded debt, a litigation that has serious ramifications in the public utility’s bankruptcy process.

The dispute came after oversight board lawyer Martin Bienenstock revealed at a Title III court hearing that it may reach agreements with additional creditors before a deadline this Friday to object to PREPA’s disclosure statement even though mediators have said that no mediation has taken place. The oversight board is negotiating to settle PREPA’s debt with insurer National Public Finance Guarantee Corp. It has reached an agreement with fuel line lenders.

While Bienenstock did not reveal the identity of the creditors that could settle their debt, a lawyer for the Ad Hoc Group of PREPA

bondholders said the group is not one of them. The oversight board has said bondholders have no security over PREPA’s revenues. It has asked the court to declare that under the 1974 Trust Agreement the bondholders’ security interest in the utility’s property is limited to funds deposited in a “sinking fund” and “subordinate funds,” which have between $8 million and $16 million. A ruling in its favor would make the debt worthless.

Bienenstock repeated his argument that once in bankruptcy, the debt is only backed by the amount in a sinking fund and related subordinate funds, and that no remedies exist. He said the authority can not be forced to put money in accounts to pay bondholders.

“Bondholders would now like in hindsight greater protections in the event PREPA found itself in bankruptcy, but that’s not a reason not to interpret the language as is,” Bienenstock said.

Lawyers for the Ad Hoc Group of bondholders, insurers Syncora Guarantee and Assured Guaranty, and bond trustee US Bank National Association argued that the trust agreement grants a lien in favor of the bondholders, requiring PREPA to put money in accounts of the bondholders’ trustee to pay the bonds.

Ad Hoc Group attorney Thomas Moers Mayer said any ruling stating bondholders could have no lien on future revenues, as the oversight board wants, “would invalidate every revenue bond in this country under every Chapter 9.”

Syncora attorney Susheel Kirpalani argued that the oversight board is improperly trying to use the stay to get the debt discharged. He

said the claim can only be discharged at plan confirmation.

The debt is protected not only by the trust agreement, but by the law, Kirpalani argued. He noted PREPA is limited legally until the oversight board can make a case about how much it can or can not pay.

The Unsecured Creditors Committee, the Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority, and fuel line lenders also provided arguments against the bonds being secured.

The Ad Hoc Group of PREPA bondholders said PREPA’s proposed debt adjustment plan contains worse terms than those contained in plans discussed in the past, and so it may not be able to reach an agreement with PREPA.

U.S. District Court Judge Laura Taylor Swain, who is overseeing Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy cases, said she will meditate on the arguments presented at the hearing and reserved a decision for later. She said she hopes all stakeholders can engage in serious and good faith negotiations. The next hearing is on Feb. 28 to discuss the disclosure statement.

Energy regulator issues 3rd RFP for green energy, storage resources

By THE STAR STAFF

The Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) announced Wednesday the publication of the third of six solicitations for new renewable energy and energy

storage resources.

The goal of the Tranche 3 request for proposals (RFP) is to procure 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable-resource generating capacity and 250 MW of energy storage capacity.

Tranche 3 will be conducted by the PREB independent coordinator (PREB-IC), Accion Group LLC (Accion). The RFP will be conducted on the PREB-IC website – PREB RFPs (accionpower.com). The website serves as the required avenue for all RFP communications and the receipt of proposals.

The PREB-IC website is currently open for registration and interested parties are encouraged to register by selecting “Tranche 3” on the PREB-IC website. Interested parties must be registered on the PREB-IC website to view all associated information related to the RFP. The PREB-IC website will also automatically notify registered users of developments with the RFP, according to a statement.

The PREB-IC and the PREB will host a stakeholder webinar tentatively scheduled for Feb. 17.

“All interested persons are urged to register for the webinar through the PREB-IC website by clicking the

‘First Stakeholder Session’ tab on the menu bar and completing the form,” the statement said. “Those who register for the webinar will receive access details by email 24 hours prior to the webinar.”

Financial Oversight and Management Board attorney Martin Bienenstock

The goal of the Tranche 3 request for proposals is to procure 500 megawatts of renewable-resource generating capacity and 250 megawatts of energy storage capacity.

Restaurant Assn. reports show consumers adapting to post-pandemic ‘realities’

By THE STAR STAFF

The Puerto Rico Restaurant Association (ASORE) presented earlier this week an update of the ASORE Trends Study, or EAT, and the new findings of the Projections 2023 study, during an event gathering the organization’s roster, food service industry professionals, and suppliers.

“Our industry is one of constant change and this type of information, such as is provided by the EAT and Projections reports, is a tool that allows us to take the pulse of the market in order to establish our business plans and identify areas of opportunity,” ASORE President Mateo Cidre said in a written statement. “For example, the EAT report makes it clear that customers are taking the necessary steps to continue enjoying their restaurant experiences, from spending less to integrating technology into their processes. The study allows us to see what those trends are and what things we must do in our businesses to adapt to them.”

The EAT report was prepared by The Research Office. The study, which has become the benchmark for the industry, was conducted in September 2022 among 1,000 adults throughout Puerto Rico who had had an experience in fast-food restaurants during the previous three months, or full-service restaurants in the previous six months.

“In essence, the results show that consumers have adapted well to the new realities of the industry after the pandemic, and that restaurants continue

to provide a great emotional reward of being able to socialize with loved ones and friends,” said José Alfonso, the executive director of The Research Office. Among EAT’s main findings on consumer behavior in restaurants are:

1. 17 percent feel their personal financial situation will be better in the coming year, down from 31 percent who felt this way in the 2019 EAT study.

2. 38 percent of those surveyed also feel concerned about the economy and say they are limiting their spending.

3. Meanwhile, 40 percent say they are taking a wait-and-see attitude for the next few months and limiting their spending until the economy improves.

4. 80 percent say they would opt for a restaurant that offers dishes prepared with local products, grown on the island.

5. Looking for value for money: 34 percent say they belong to a restaurant loyalty program of some kind.

6. 65 percent believe that the use of technology in restaurants facilitates the experience there.

7. 72 percent say they have used technology to look up restaurant locations, addresses, and hours of operation (in 2019 this number was 52 percent). Other prominent uses of technology include paying for food using mobile payment platforms, such as ATH Móvil; seeing the menu of a restaurant “online”; and placing an order for delivery or pickup using a mobile app or restaurant website. Social media networks dominate, among all media, to find out where to go to eat.

Sixty-five percent of people participating in a Puerto Rico Restaurant Association study said they believe that the use of technology in restaurants facilitates the experience there.

House votes to end COVID precautions as GOP uses pandemic in political attacks

By JONATHAN SWAN and LUKE BROADWATER

Republicans earlier this week pushed legislation through the House that would repeal vaccine mandates and declare the pandemic over, blowing past Democratic opposition in a broader drive to use the federal response to the coronavirus spread against President Joe Biden and his party, stoking a culture war over a major public health challenge.

The largely party-line votes to block the government from requiring health care workers to take the coronavirus vaccine and to end the public health emergency declared at the start of the pandemic were the start of a flurry of legislative activity by the GOP this week that has virtually no chance of yielding any new laws, since the measures cannot make it through the Democratic-controlled Senate or to Biden’s desk, where he would be all but certain to veto them.

But they were the leading edge of a bid by Republicans to use their majority to portray Biden and Democrats as overreaching bureaucrats who kept pandemic measures in place for far too long, wreaking havoc with the economy, and in some cases costing people their livelihoods with health restrictions and a vaccine shot that they did not want. It is a theme that taps into the grievances of parents who were furious about school closures and the resentments of Americans angry about how the pandemic destabilized their lives, and one that is shaping the nascent 2024 Republican presidential primary.

“Americans have not recovered from COVID-19,” said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a close ally of Speaker Kevin McCarthy who was banned from Twitter over violations of the company’s coronavirus misinformation policy, but has now been assigned to a select subcommittee to investigate the origins of and response to the virus. “Not just in a physical way, but very much in a financial way and in an emotional way.”

Democrats are pushing back hard on the effort by painting Republicans as extremists who are rushing to repeal public health measures without proper planning.

“This is not serious legislating; this is political posturing,” said Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., who said the effort was designed to undermine Biden as he attempts to bring the pandemic to an end in a reasonable way. “We all want to move on, but we want to do so responsibly.”

Still, in a sign that the White House grasps the potency of the issue, officials Monday night said Biden planned to let the coronavirus public health emergency expire in May, signaling that the administration believes the pandemic has moved into a new, less dire phase. And seven Democrats crossed party lines to support ending the vaccine mandate for health care workers, reflecting the appeal of the issue beyond the Republican Party base. The bill passed 227-203, while the measure to terminate the public health emergency was approved 220-210 along party lines.

“The White House is in full retreat on this issue,” Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., said Tuesday. “It’s because he’s lost the confidence of the American people on this issue.”

Yet the Republican push to focus on the coronavirus response, which will continue Wednesday with a vote on a bill to curtail pandemic-era remote work policies, comes with significant risk. It has amplified the voices of some hard-right members

who have espoused vaccine conspiracy theories that hold strong appeal within the party’s base but alienate broad swaths of Americans.

Traditional Republican leaders such as Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the minority leader, worry spotlighting these views could more deeply stain the Republican brand as extreme.

About 500 Americans currently die per day from COVID, a significant decrease from the height of the pandemic.

Even so, the White House encouraged Democrats to oppose the Republican bills, arguing in an official policy statement that an “abrupt end to the emergency declarations would create wide-ranging chaos and uncertainty throughout the health care system — for states, for hospitals and doctors’ offices, and, most importantly, for tens of millions of Americans.” The White House also said declaring the pandemic over prematurely would negatively impact border security policy.

The debate unfolded as the politics of the coronavirus are influencing the early contours of the Republican presidential race, where a contest appears to be afoot for who can brand himself the bigger opponent of coronavirus response measures.

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, who is said to be weighing a run for president,

has sought to use his aggressive pushback against pandemic restrictions — including his opposing lockdowns and mask and vaccine mandates and challenging the safety of the vaccines and the motivations of the pharmaceutical companies that produced them — to define his political identity.

Allies of former President Donald Trump long ago determined it was politically unwise for him to publicly claim credit for his administration fast-tracking the coronavirus vaccines, even though the effort, branded “Operation Warp Speed,” is widely viewed as among his administration’s biggest successes.

In December 2021, Trump was taken aback by the boos he received from an ardently pro-Trump audience after he told them he had taken a coronavirus booster shot.

The boast has since vanished from his speeches and now Trump is trying to blunt DeSantis’ perceived advantage with the anti-vaccine base.

Trump’s former strategist, Steve Bannon, who is close to many far-right House Republicans, said he had advised lawmakers to pursue investigations of coronavirus vaccines and the companies that made them.

“The vax — its creation, approval, mandatory application, damage — is a central issue for a vast majority of MAGA,” Bannon said in a text. “The intensity of anger on this issue overwhelms virtually everything else.”

Bannon’s view is not shared by Tony Fabrizio, the top pollster for Trump’s super PAC.

Fabrizio said in an interview that coronavirus restrictions have faded as an issue as the federal and state governments have removed them.

“This satisfies an itch more inside the Republican conference than it does with voters,” Fabrizio said, adding: “While there may be some latent anger with the base about vaccine mandates and school closures and masks — and for sure there is, and any Republican that would support those policies would find themselves on the losing end of a Republican primary — outside the base play, I’m not sure it gets you that far.”

A 10-month-old child receives a COVID-19 vaccine in Hatfield, Pa., on June 30, 2022.

DeSantis takes on the education establishment, and builds his brand

DeSantis, voted in a raucous meeting Tuesday afternoon to replace the president and agreed to appoint Richard Corcoran, a former state education commissioner, as the interim president beginning in March.

(Because Corcoran cannot serve until March, the board appointed an interim for the interim, Bradley Thiessen, the college’s director of institutional research.)

Corcoran will replace Patricia Okker, a longtime English professor and college administrator who was appointed in 2021.

While expressing her love for the college and its students, Okker called the move a hostile takeover. “I do not believe that students are being indoctrinated here at New College,” she said. “They are taught. They read Marx and they argue with Marx. They take world religions. They do not become Buddhists in February and turn into Christians in March.”

DeSantis also announced Tuesday that he had asked the Legislature to immediately free up $15 million to recruit new faculty and provide scholarships for New College.

betterment of society. This is well documented. Why would you take this away from us?”

Not since George W. Bush ran in 2000 to be “the education president” has a Republican seeking the Oval Office made school reform a central agenda item. That may have been because, for years, Democrats had a doubledigit advantage in polling on education.

But since the pandemic started in 2020, when many Democratic-led states kept schools closed longer than Republican states did, often under pressure from teachers unions, some polling has suggested that education now plays better for Republicans. And Glenn Youngkin’s 2021 victory in the Virginia governor’s race, after a campaign focused on “parents’ rights” in public schools, was seen as a signal of the political potency of education with voters.

DeSantis’ attack on diversity, equity and inclusion programs coincides with the recent criticisms of such programs by conservative organizations and think tanks.

By STEPHANIE SAUL, PATRICIA MAZZEI and TRIP GABRIEL

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, as he positions himself for a run for president next year, has become an increasingly vocal culture warrior, vowing to take on liberal orthodoxy and its champions, whether they are at Disney, on Martha’s Vineyard or in the state’s public libraries.

But his crusade has perhaps played out most dramatically in classrooms and on university campuses. He has banned instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade; limited what schools and employers can teach about racism and other aspects of history; and rejected math textbooks en masse for what the state called “indoctrination.” Most recently, he banned the College Board’s Advanced Placement courses in African American studies for high school students.

On Tuesday, DeSantis, a Republican, took his most aggressive swing yet at the education establishment, announcing a proposed overhaul of the state’s higher education system that would eliminate what he called “ideological conformity.” If enacted, courses in Western civilization would be mandated; diversity and equity programs would be eliminated; and the protections of tenure would be reduced.

His plan for the state’s education system is in lockstep with other recent moves — banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy,

shipping a planeload of Venezuelan migrants to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts and stripping Disney, a once politically untouchable corporate giant in Florida, of favors it has enjoyed for half a century.

His pugilistic approach was rewarded by voters, who reelected him by a 19 percentagepoint margin in November.

Appearing on Tuesday at the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, one of the state’s 28 publicly funded state and community colleges, DeSantis vowed to turn the page on agendas that he said were “hostile to academic freedom” in Florida’s higher education system. The programs “impose ideological conformity to try to provoke political activism,” DeSantis said. “That’s not what we believe is appropriate for the state of Florida.”

He had already moved to overhaul the leadership of the New College of Florida, a small liberal arts school in Sarasota that has struggled with enrollment but calls itself a place for “freethinkers.” It is regarded as among the most progressive of Florida’s 12 public universities.

DeSantis pointed to low enrollment and test scores at New College as part of the justification for seeking change there.

“If it was a private school, making those choices, that’s fine, I mean, what are you going to do,” he said. “But this is paid for by your tax dollars.”

The college’s board of trustees, with six new conservative members appointed by

In all, he requested from the Legislature $100 million a year for state universities.

“We’re putting our money where our mouth is,” he said.

New College is small, with nearly 700 students, but the shake-up reverberated throughout Florida, as did DeSantis’ proposed overhaul.

Andrew Gothard, president of the state’s faculty union, said the governor’s statements on the state’s system of higher education were perhaps his most aggressive yet.

“There’s this idea that Ron DeSantis thinks he and the Legislature have the right to tell Florida students what classes they can take and what degree programs,” said Gothard, who is on leave from his faculty job at Florida Atlantic University. “He says out of one side of his mouth that he believes in freedom and then he passes and proposes legislation and policies that are the exact opposite.”

At the board meeting, students, parents and professors defended the school and criticized the board members for acting unilaterally without their input.

Betsy Braden, who identified herself as the parent of a transgender student, said her daughter had thrived at the school.

“It seems many of the students that come here have determined that they don’t necessarily fit into other schools,” Braden said. “They embrace their differences and exhibit incredible bravery in staking a path forward. They thrive, they blossom, they go out into the world for the

Examples of such initiatives include campus sessions on “microaggressions” — subtle slights usually based on race or gender — as well as requirements that candidates for faculty jobs submit statements describing their commitment to diversity.

“That’s basically like making people take a political oath,” DeSantis said Tuesday. He also attacked the programs for placing a “drain on resources and contributing to higher costs.”

Supporters of diversity, equity and inclusion programs and diverse curricula say they help students understand the broader world as well as their own biases and beliefs, improving their ability to engage in personal relationships as well as in the workplace.

DeSantis’ embrace of civics education, as well as the establishment of special civics programs at several of the state’s 12 public universities, dovetails with the growth of similar programs around the country, some partially funded by conservative donors.

The programs emphasize the study of Western civilization and economics, as well as the thinking of Western philosophers, frequently focusing on the Greeks and Romans. Critics of the programs say they sometimes gloss over the pitfalls of Western thinking and ignore the philosophies of non-Western civilizations.

“The core curriculum must be grounded in actual history, the actual philosophy that has shaped Western civilization,” DeSantis said. “We don’t want students to go through, at taxpayer expense, and graduate with a degree in zombie studies.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed on Tuesday to turn the page on agendas that he said were “hostile to academic freedom” in Florida’s higher education system.

Biden and McCarthy are set to discuss debt limit as both sides trade barbs

By JIM TANKERSLEY AND CATIE EDMONDSON

President Joe Biden was to meet with Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the White House on Wednesday afternoon for a discussion that carries high stakes: the need to raise the nation’s borrowing limit in order to avoid a financial crisis.

The meeting was to be the first between the two leaders since Republicans assumed control of the House and conveyed the speaker title on McCarthy after a protracted fight.

Republicans have refused to raise the statutory debt limit unless Biden accepts deep cuts in federal spending. The president has said repeatedly that he expects Congress to raise the borrowing cap with no strings attached — and that he will not negotiate conditions for an increase.

Wednesday’s meeting was to take place behind closed doors, but the hours leading up to it highlighted the differences between the White House and the Republicans who now control the House. On Tuesday, Biden and McCarthy blamed each other for the impasse in raising the debt ceiling. The president called the speaker a “decent man” who had caved to extremists in his party to take power.

He made “commitments that are just absolutely off the wall for a speaker of the House to make,” Biden told reporters Tuesday.

McCarthy said Biden’s refusal to negotiate over raising the debt limit was “childish.”

“Why would you put the economics of America in jeopardy?” McCarthy asked reporters. “Why would you play political games? I’m not.”

The Treasury Department is employing a range of “extraordinary measures” to ensure that the United States can continue paying its bills, including interest payments to creditors. But at some point, the country will need to borrow more money to finance its obligations. The nation runs a budget deficit, which means it spends more than it earns, and it borrows huge sums of money to pay everything from military salaries to Social Security benefits.

Economists have widely warned of economic catastrophe if lawmakers do not raise the limit before the government loses the ability to pay all its bills at once, which could happen as soon as June. If the United States cannot borrow more money, it would not be able to make good on a range of financial obligations, including paying bondholders, plunging the nation into default.

Republicans are seeking to use the threat of those consequences to force Biden into a debate over taxes, spending, debt and the size of the federal government.

Both sides have sought to frame the discus-

sion in favorable terms. Republicans have assailed Democrats for runaway spending, pointing to the stimulus package that Biden signed into law. They blame that spending for fueling rapid inflation last year, though price increases have since eased. Republican lawmakers say current federal debt levels are unsustainable and risk undercutting economic growth.

Biden has said frequently that he is willing to reduce deficits by raising taxes on high earners and corporations — moves Republicans oppose. The president and his aides have tried to push Republicans into detailing specific parts of the federal budget they want to cut, betting on a voter backlash to any proposals that touch popular programs like government health care, education and retirement spending.

“Any serious conversation about economic and fiscal policy needs to start with a clear understanding of the participants’ goals and proposals,” Brian Deese, the director of the National Economic Council, and Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, wrote in a memo Tuesday.

McCarthy is expected to gather his Republican colleagues in a room beneath the Capitol on Wednesday morning to discuss the negotiations and identify red lines for raising the debt ceiling.

“As you can imagine, there are different factions within our party that have different ideas, and we’re trying to come together to see what that might look like over the next couple of weeks and months,” said Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina. “It’s a conversation that we need to have. You have to have a plan. And I don’t know what that looks like yet, but that’s part of our process, having these meetings, debates and discussions, and mapping that out.”

Those meetings — termed “listening sessions” by McCarthy — were a key part of his strategy in 2011, when he needed to persuade unyielding conservative lawmakers swept into power by the tea party movement to vote to raise the debt ceiling.

In his Capitol office, McCarthy, then the majority whip, gently nudged holdouts into naming concessions from the Obama administration that would be substantial enough to pave the way for them to vote for a debt limit deal.

The Republicans’ meeting Wednesday also serves as an effort by McCarthy to pull his restive conference in closer before the White House negotiations. The move may insulate McCarthy from the distrust that plagued Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, during the 2011 debt ceiling crisis.

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Barack Obama, the discussions stoked concerns among hard-right lawmakers skeptical of the establishment-styled speaker that the two men

privately shake hands on a deal that betrayed conservative values. McCarthy is

President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy have blamed each other for the impasse in raising the debt ceiling.

2 monkeys taken from Dallas Zoo are found at an empty home

By LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA

The two emperor tamarin monkeys that were taken from the Dallas Zoo this week were found Tuesday inside a closet at an empty home in Lancaster, about 15 miles south of the zoo, authorities said.

The monkeys — small animals with distinctive moustache-like whiskers that are native to parts of the Amazon — were first reported missing Monday, after their enclosure appeared to have been “intentionally compromised,” the zoo said in a statement.

Their disappearance was the latest in a string of bizarre incidents involving breached enclosures or habitats that were linked to the escape and death of other animals at the zoo in January.

The Dallas Police Department said that, together with other local authorities, it had located the animals just before 5 p.m., after receiving a tip

that they might be at an abandoned home. When authorities arrived, “the home was empty,” police said, noting that no arrests had been made and the investigation was ongoing.

“The monkeys have been returned to the zoo,” police said.

The animals will be evaluated by veterinarians, the zoo stated.

Earlier Tuesday, police released a photo of a man whom they said they were “looking to speak with” about the missing monkeys.

The Dallas Zoo, which houses more than 2,000 animals, said it had taken further measures to safeguard them after the recent incidents.

“We are thrilled beyond belief,” a zoo spokesperson said in a statement of the tamarins’ rescue. The facility said it had “substantially increased” the number of cameras onsite, as well as doubled security guards and overnight staff in response to the disturbances to its animals.

Two emperor tamarin monkeys were reported missing at the Dallas Zoo on Monday.

Vaccine-makers kept $1.4 billion in prepayments for canceled COVID shots for the world’s poor

COVID vaccine manufacturers “have a special responsibility” because their products are a societal good and most were developed with public funding, said Thomas Frieden, the chief executive of the global health nonprofit Resolve to Save Lives and a former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“That’s a lot of money that could do a lot of good,” he said.

He added that other large global health programs have budgets roughly equal to the amount the vaccine-makers are holding on to. “The entire polio eradication effort costs about $1 billion a year, and that’s a huge infrastructure,” he said.

Gavi has reached settlements with Moderna, the Serum Institute of India and several Chinese manufacturers to cancel unneeded doses, surrendering $700 million in prepayments, the documents show.

Another drug company, Novavax, is refusing to refund another $700 million in

advance payments for shots it never delivered.

Gavi and Johnson & Johnson are locked in a bitter dispute over payment for shots that Gavi told the company months ago it would not need, but which the company produced anyway. Johnson & Johnson is now demanding that Gavi pay an additional, undisclosed amount for them.

Gavi had an indirect supply relationship with Pfizer; the Biden administration purchased a billion shots from it to donate through COVAX. The United States last year revised its deal with the company, converting an order for 400 million doses into future options. The company said it did not charge any fees to change the order.

The terms of Gavi’s deals were kept secret because they were with private companies. There has been no public accounting of how much drug companies have earned from canceled vaccines.

By STEPHANIE NOLEN and REBECCA ROBBINS

As global demand for COVID-19 vaccines dries up, the program responsible for vaccinating the world’s poor has been urgently negotiating to try to get out of its deals with pharmaceutical companies for shots it no longer needs.

Drug companies have so far declined to refund $1.4 billion in advance payments for now-canceled doses, according to confidential documents obtained by The New York Times.

Gavi, the international immunization organization that bought the shots on behalf of the global COVID vaccination program, COVAX, has said little publicly about the costs of canceling the orders. But Gavi financial documents show the organization has been trying to stanch the financial damage. If it cannot strike a more favorable agreement with another company, Johnson & Johnson, it could have to pay still more.

Gavi is a Geneva-based nongovernmental organization that uses funds from donors including the U.S. government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to provide childhood immunizations to lower-income nations. Early in the pandemic, it was charged with buying COVID vaccinations for

the developing world — armed with one of the largest-ever mobilizations of humanitarian funding — and began negotiations with the vaccine-makers.

Those negotiations went badly at the outset. The companies initially shut the organization out of the market, prioritizing highincome countries that were able to pay more to lock up the first doses. Gavi eventually reached deals with nine manufacturers.

But the shots did not begin to reach developing countries in significant numbers until mid-2022. By the time Gavi had a steady flow of supply, demand had begun to decline: countries with frail health systems struggled to deliver the shots, and the dominance of the milder omicron variant sapped people’s motivation to be vaccinated. Now, COVAX is winding down far short of its goal of vaccinating 70% of the population of each country.

The vaccine-makers have brought in more than $13 billion from the shots that have been distributed through COVAX. Under the contracts, the companies are not obligated to return the prepayments Gavi gave them to reserve vaccines that were ultimately canceled.

But in light of how many vaccine doses Gavi has had to cancel, some public health experts criticized the companies’ actions.

COVID vaccine doses are tested for quality at the Serum Institute of India in Pune, India, on Jan. 14, 2021.

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The documents say that the manufacturers collectively made $13.8 billion in revenue on the vaccines that were distributed through COVAX. Almost 1.9 billion doses have now been shipped, to 146 countries. More than half were purchased directly by Gavi and the rest were donated by high-in-

Gavi’s settlements with Moderna and Serum took into account that the manufacturers had already incurred costs such as those for raw ingredients, according to the

In a deal to cancel more than 200 million doses reached late last year, Gavi agreed to allow Moderna to keep an advance payment it had made. In exchange, Gavi was released from having to make any additional payments for the doses, meaning they were canceled at a cost “substantially lower” than expected, according to the documents. Moderna also issued Gavi a credit for $58 million for future products, which is good

Gavi also made concessions to exit its deal with the Serum Institute of India. Gavi canceled 145 million doses by allowing the company to keep money Gavi had paid in advance, to cover the cost of materials that had already been procured. Serum also gave Gavi a credit note of an undisclosed amount that the organization can use to procure the many routine immunizations it buys from

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share of those doses to be distributed by the end of 2021, but Johnson & Johnson had delivered fewer than 4 million doses by then. (Gavi’s contract with the company did not require it to finish deliveries by that deadline.) When the company was finally ready to ramp up its deliveries last year, demand had plummeted.

Gavi’s administrators alerted the company by mid-2022 that they would not need those doses and requested that it stop making new shots for COVAX, according to the documents.

Johnson & Johnson nevertheless continued to make the shots and sought to deliver them by late 2022, according to the documents. Now, as stipulated in the contract, the company wants Gavi to make additional payment and accept the vaccines.

Gavi has proposed that the dispute go to mediation, but the company has “until now refused to engage in meaningful negotiations,” the documents say. Some of the disputed vaccines have expiration dates as early as mid-2023.

Jake Sargent, a spokesperson for Johnson & Johnson, said the company had made the ordered doses available to COVAX and kept Gavi informed about production details.

In negotiations with Novavax, Gavi is seeking a refund for $700 million it spent on advance payments for shots.

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Gavi had been expecting Novavax deliveries to begin as soon as summer 2021, but the company bungled its vaccine production. As a consequence, Gavi did not proceed with placing the orders for the vaccines it had originally reserved. Novavax said this was a breach of contract and canceled the deal, keeping the $700 million.

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Wall St falls as Fed decision looms; AMD boosts chipmakers

U.S. stock indexes fell on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates later in the day, while an upbeat outlook from Advanced Micro Devices lifted chipmakers.

The Fed is widely seen as raising its target interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point in its first policy meeting of the year, after rapid increases in 2022 to tame decades-high inflation.

Money markets are betting on one more 25 basis point (bps) hike in March, and a terminal rate of 4.9% in June.

“It’s really boiling down to a longer term outlook beyond this policy meeting and where this peak terminal rate with Fed funds is going to be,” Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial.

Recent readings have indicated that inflation is easing, with the Fed also looking at data that will determine the resilience of the labor market and the pace of wage growth.

Meanwhile, data showed U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose in December ahead of the Labor Department’s comprehensive report on nonfarm payrolls for January due on Friday.

Separately, data showed U.S. manufacturing contracted further in January as higher interest rates stifled demand for goods.

“It’s going to come down to the narrow line between avoiding a recession and entering a recession. That’s the Fed’s issue as they finish up their two-day policy meeting today,” Turnquist added.

All three indexes had a strong start to the year, with the S&P and the Dow witnessing their first gain for January since 2019 as investors returned to markets, which were bruised in the previous year by a hawkish Fed.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc added 8.0% as the semiconductor maker said it expects its business to improve in the second half of the year, propping the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index, which climbed 1.8%.

All of the 11 major sectors on the S&P 500 were down, with technology shares falling the least.

Snap Inc tumbled 14.2% after the social media company said it expects current-quarter revenue to decline by as much as 10%.

Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc dipped 0.1% ahead of reporting fourth-quarter results after the bell.

At 12:21 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 381.36 points, or 1.12%, at 33,704.68, the S&P 500 was down 25.69 points, or 0.63%, at 4,050.91, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 51.42 points, or 0.44%, at 11,533.13.

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“The market is saying we’re good with a pause, but I’m not sure the Fed is going do that. If the economic data continues to support downward, they may hold off on the third. I think they should absolutely do that, Conzo added.”

However, that dynamic may be petering out, said Aaron Dunn, co-head of the value equity team at Eaton Vance.

“People have come back to energy in a big way,” he said. “We had that tailwind the last couple of years, which was that everyone was under-invested in energy. I don’t think that’s the case anymore.”

By MARC SANTORA and MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ

As Western allies rush heavier weapons to help Ukraine reclaim occupied territory, Moscow’s forces are intensifying assaults along the eastern front in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has described as the opening moves of a new Russian offensive.

Both sides have been readying for heavier ground combat for months, with Moscow expected to press on with its goal of capturing the entire Donbas region of eastern Ukraine and Kyiv aiming to drive Russian troops out of the country completely.

Now, with Russia pounding away with artillery at a rate not recorded since September, and dispatching tens of thousands of soldiers to test Ukrainian defenses up and down a 140-mile stretch of the front line in Donbas, Zelenskyy said Russia’s intensified assault was an effort to seize the initiative.

“Russia really wants some kind of big revanche,” Zelenskyy said this week. “I think it has started.”

Andriy Yusov, who represents the intelligence department in Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, said he expected the fighting to intensify in February and March. “We are on the eve of a very active phase,” he said in an

appearance on Ukrainian national television. Ukraine and Russia have been locked in a grueling combat for nearly a year. Since the fall, when Ukraine reclaimed territory in counteroffensives in the northeast and south, the fight in the east has congealed into muddy and frozen trenches, with each army causing heavy losses for the other side while managing only negligible gains.

Yet since the Kremlin named Gen. Valery V. Gerasimov to take over its struggling war effort last month, Russia has steadily added forces in Donbas, Ukrainian military officials say. Ukrainian intelligence estimates that Russia now has more than 320,000 soldiers in the country — roughly twice the size of Moscow’s initial invasion force. Western officials and military ana-

lysts have said Moscow also has 150,000 to 250,000 soldiers in reserve, either training or being positioned inside Russia to join the fight at any time.

“We see that they are preparing for more war, that they are mobilizing more soldiers, more than 200,000, and potentially even more than that,” NATO SecretaryGeneral Jens Stoltenberg told reporters during a visit to South Korea on Monday. “They are actively acquiring new weapons, more ammunition, ramping up their own production, but also acquiring more weapons from other authoritarian states like Iran and North Korea.”

A surge in Russian bombardment has accompanied the buildup of forces. Konrad Muzyka, a military analyst for Rochan Consulting, which tracks Russian deployments, said that reported Russian artillery barrages had risen from an average of about 60 per day four weeks ago to more than 90 per day last week, with 111 Ukrainian locations targeted on one day alone.

He also said that “the Russians are withdrawing a lot of equipment from storage areas.” Still, he concurred with other analysts who say that Russia will struggle to outfit large numbers of new soldiers with tanks, armored vehicles and other effective equipment.

Heavier Russian attacks suggest opening moves of new offensive, Ukraine says US charges 4 in connection with the assassination of Haiti’s president

By CHRIS CAMERON

Three Haitian Americans and a Colombian national have been charged in the United States with involvement in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti, the Justice Department said earlier this week.

The announcement of the charges from the federal government — more than 18 months after the murder of Moïse — outlined a sprawling conspiracy to murder the Haitian leader and seize power, supported by an unnamed former Haitian Supreme Court judge, Colombian mercenaries and an illegal arms shipment from the United States.

The decision to charge the four men, who are considered to be some of the ringleaders in the assassination plot, in the United States is an indication of the chronic dysfunction of the Haitian justice system. Government insti-

tutions have disintegrated after Moïse’s assassination, and conditions in the country have worsened in recent months.

Three of the four men were charged with conspiracy in the murder of Moïse: James Solages and Joseph Vincent, who are dual Haitian American citizens, and Germán Alejandro Rivera García, a Colombian accused of leading a group of mercenaries operating in Haiti.

Dr. Christian Emmanuel Sanon, another dual Haitian American citizen, was charged with counts related to smuggling.

Three other men had already been charged in the United States in connection with the assassination plot. Whether other powerful business and political figures in Haiti — including some senior officials in the current government — conspired in the plot remains a central question in the case.

The four newly charged men were

scheduled to make their first appearance in court in Miami on Wednesday afternoon, after being transferred into U.S. custody on Tuesday. They were arrested in Haiti soon after Moïse’s assassination and had been detained there since.

Haitian authorities had said at the time of Sanon’s arrest that they believed he wanted to seize power for himself as president. But he was not charged with conspiracy to commit murder, as the three other men had been.

Solages and Sanon had met in April 2021, the Justice Department said, “to discuss regime change in Haiti and support for Sanon, an aspiring Haitian political candidate.”

After that meeting, the department added, the two men received a list of equipment needed for the “regime change operation,” including rifles, machine guns, tear gas, grenades, ammunition and bulletproof vests.

The Justice Department said Sanon then

conspired with others in June 2021 to ship body armor from south Florida to Haiti to be used by a group of 20 Colombian mercenaries, led by García, “who were recruited to assist in the operation and provide security to Sanon.”

Later in June 2021, the complaints allege, “support for President Moïse’s replacement shifted to a former Haitian Supreme Court judge” who provided cover for a plot to arrest and imprison Moïse, signing a document that “claimed to provide immunity in Haiti to those who participated in the operation.”

By July 6, 2021, the day before assassination, the plan had changed, according to the Justice Department: Solages announced to Vincent, García and other conspirators that they would kill Moïse.

Solages, Vincent and García face up to life imprisonment if convicted. Sanon faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Ukrainian soldiers with armored personnel carriers as they headed into battle near the front line in eastern Ukraine on Saturday.

Amid violent surge, Netanyahu juggles competing goals. But for how long?

By PATRICK KINGSLEY

When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gathered his Cabinet on Sunday, he heard calls from ministers for a hard crackdown in response to a deadly sequence of Palestinian attacks on Israelis — home demolitions, deportations, death sentences.

When he met a day later with Antony Blinken, he listened politely as the U.S. secretary of state called instead for calm and de-escalation after an outburst of violence, including the deadliest Israeli raid in years on Palestinians in the West Bank, followed by the deadliest Palestinian attack in years against Israelis in Jerusalem.

This is the disorienting waltz that Israel’s longest-serving prime minister finds himself dancing in his latest spell in power, this time at the helm of the most right-wing government in Israeli history.

On the domestic stage, Netanyahu is being tugged toward the extremes by new partners who want him to annex the West Bank, exert more control over the most sensitive and contested holy site in Jerusalem and take harsher measures against Palestinians.

On the world stage, he is being nudged toward moderation by international partners — among them the United States and Israel’s Arab neighbors — who seek to curb rising violence in Israel and the West Bank before it escalates into an explosion.

In short, his goal is to perform two different acts in two different theaters. The challenge is that both performances need to run at the same time.

At home, Netanyahu’s coalition government has no majority in parliament without the involvement of the far-right: Other potential right-wing and centrist partners have refused to work with Netanyahu because of his decision to remain in politics despite standing trial for corruption.

Overseas, he needs U.S. and Arab goodwill for two key foreign policy goals — shoring up a regional alliance against Iran and persuading Saudi Arabia, the Arab world’s most influential country, to normalize ties with Israel after decades of estrangement.

“Netanyahu now does what he knows to do best — juggle all the balls in the air simultaneously,” said Mazal Mualem, the author of a new biography of the leader. “Master of political maneuvers, Netanyahu divides and conquers,” she added.

In previous governments, Netanyahu assembled coalitions with politicians to his

left and right, using one to moderate the other. This time, however, there is no one to his left in the coalition, and those to his right are more powerful, numerous and extreme than in his previous governments.

That leaves Netanyahu as the closest thing to a moderating influence in an immoderate government, but a spiral of bloodshed and reprisals could sorely test his juggling skills.

In just over a month in office, he has already made several moves to rein in the most extreme positions and triangulate between competing priorities and ministers. He approved the demolition of an unauthorized West Bank settlement, dismissed a senior government minister the Israeli Supreme Court had judged unfit for office and resisted a call to lock down parts of east Jerusalem.

“This is a government without a responsible grown-up,” said Anshel Pfeffer, another biographer of Netanyahu. “The only person who could be a responsible grown-up is Benjamin Netanyahu himself.

“He wants to be prime minister despite being indicted, and no moderate will sit in that kind of coalition,” Pfeffer added.

To secure the support of Itamar BenGvir, an extreme-right politician who until

recently displayed a portrait of a mass killer in his home, Netanyahu appointed him minister in charge of police.

To win over Bezalel Smotrich, a settler leader who wants to annex the West Bank, Netanyahu made him the finance minister and gave him a powerful position in the Defense Ministry, heading the department that oversees construction and demolition in Israeli-administered parts of the territory.

Before entering office, Netanyahu signed off on coalition agreements that asserted the Jewish people’s exclusive right to Israel and the occupied West Bank, and pledged to annex the West Bank. But he also left himself some wiggle room. The timing of annexation was left to Netanyahu, and the specifics of Smotrich’s role were left vague.

To Netanyahu’s critics, this dynamic has left him weak and unable to steer the government in the direction he wants. He gave away so many high-profile ministries to politicians from outside his own party, Likud, that he struggled to secure enough senior positions to award to his own party loyalists. Those who did receive key portfolios — like the Foreign, Defense and Education ministries — had certain duties removed and given to others.

“You are too weak to deal with the extremists in your government,” Yair Lapid, the centrist who preceded Netanyahu as prime minister, wrote in a recent online post addressed to his successor.

Netanyahu has repeatedly stressed that he remains in charge, and hasn’t been held to ransom.

“The main policy or the overriding policy of the government is determined by the Likud and frankly, by me,” he said in a podcast interview before taking office. During his earlier stints in office, opponents often leveled “these doom projections, but none of them materialized,” Netanyahu added.

Asked to comment for this article, an official in the prime minister’s office, who spoke anonymously to comply with protocol, said that Netanyahu was in full control of the situation and had a long, successful track record of managing different personalities in his Cabinets.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arriving at a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on Sunday.

China’s COVID tsunami recedes, bringing relief, grief and anxiety

By CHRIS BUCKLEY and AMY CHANG CHIEN

When China abruptly abandoned “zero COVID,” accelerating an onslaught of infections and deaths, many feared a prolonged tide rippling from cities into villages. Now, two months later, the worst seems to have passed, and the government is eager to shift attention to economic recovery.

Doctors who were mobilized across China to treat a rush of COVID patients say in phone interviews that the number of patients they are now seeing has fallen. Towns and villages that had hunkered down under the surge of infections and funerals are stirring to life. Health officials have declared that COVID cases “already peaked in late December 2022.”

“Now the pandemic is already being forgotten from people’s minds,” Gao Xiaobin, a doctor on the outskirts of a small city in Anhui province in eastern China, said by telephone. “Nobody is wearing masks anywhere. That’s all gone.”

The true toll of the outbreak is hard to delineate, with infections and deaths shrouded by censorship and poor data collection. Officially, China has reported nearly 79,000 confirmed COVID-related deaths that occurred in hospitals since Dec. 8. But researchers say that is a drastic undercount because it excludes deaths outside hospitals.

The Communist Party hopes to bustle past such questions and focus on reviving China’s economy, battered by lockdowns. Restoring growth could help repair the image of its leader, Xi Jinping, bruised after three years of stringent “zero COVID” policies — which had largely contained the virus but strangled the economy — and then their abrupt, messy abandonment in December. His government’s standing will now rest heavily on whether it can create jobs, including for a large pool of unemployed youths and graduates.

Xi struck a positive note even as he has acknowledged that COVID outbreaks remain worrisome. “The dawn is just ahead,” he told the country in a speech on Jan. 20, shortly before the Lunar New Year holiday.

Provincial and city leaders have declared, one after another, that infections have peaked in their areas. Some of China’s economic powerhouse regions have issued plans for restoring business confidence. Speaking about economic revitalization last week to hundreds of officials, Huang Kunming, the Communist Party leader of Guangdong province in southern China, did not mention the pandemic at all.

The government has sought to shape the public narrative about the outbreak by limiting information and censoring criticism of its response. Still, anger mounted over shortages of basic medicines and the government’s obfuscation of the

death count from COVID while lines at funeral parlors grew and city morgues overflowed with bodies.

But for many Chinese people, the imperative to move past the pandemic and make a living in a hardscrabble society may, in the end, overshadow their grievances.

In phone calls to dozens of residents across China, many said they were more worried about finding work, rebuilding businesses and securing a future for their children.

“People don’t even talk about COVID anymore,” said Zhao Xuqian, 30, who said he lost his last job at a flour factory in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou and returned to his home village in Anhui province. He was thinking about finding a new job in the coming weeks.

“The new year has started,” he said. “We should forget the past and face forward.”

Even as Chinese medical officials signaled that infections have been falling, they have also warned that the country remains vulnerable to fresh outbreaks, especially in rural areas where medical services are much scarcer than in cities.

“A new peak in infections could emerge in the areas that lack doctors and medicine, those — less than 10% nationwide — that have not completed the full vaccination round,” Gao Fu, a former director of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, told China Newsweek magazine earlier this month. “I still want to urge everyone to set aside the most important medical resources for the high-risk groups that are aged or have underlying illnesses.”

To limit the toll of any new outbreaks this year, China will also have to administer more vaccination jabs and booster shots, especially among the country’s older adults, and better equip hospitals to cope with patients who have not yet had COVID, several doctors and epidemiologists said.

The next wave may not be as massive, but it could concentrate its wrath on the vulnerable places and people that managed to avoid infection in the recent surge.

Some Chinese health officials estimate that

as much as 80% of the country’s 1.4 billion people were infected in late 2022. (Other experts are skeptical of that estimate, saying that even with the swift transmissibility of the omicron variant, it is unlikely that it could have infected so many people in such short order.)

“Future death projections will be partially determined by how well China could protect those who are of higher risks but are still hunkering down,” Xi Chen, an associate professor at the Yale School of Public Health who has monitored China’s COVID pandemic, wrote in emailed answers to questions.

COVID outbreaks in China multiplied late last year as the fast-spreading omicron variant wore down armies of local officials enforcing lockdowns and travel restrictions. The surge grew into a tsunami after Xi lifted the pandemic restrictions, apparently shaken by protests across the country and the deepening economic slump.

China’s official death toll falls far short of initial projections by experts such as Bill Hanage, an associate professor of epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He had earlier estimated that China’s COVID eruption could cause 2 million deaths.

“I don’t think we have any insight into what has actually happened, beyond the reasonable assumption that the true numbers are far larger than the official ones,” Hanage said.

Instead, Chinese people have built up a mosaic of impressions and stories about how their hometowns have fared.

Lu Xiaozhou, a writer from Hubei province in central China, wrote online that 10 to 20 older residents had died in his home village of several thousand people during the recent COVID wave, and that “counts as very lucky.” Li Jing, a farmer and former migrant worker from Yulin, a rural area of northwest China, said that even though his own family’s older relatives survived the outbreak, other families were not as fortunate.

“There have been a lot of funerals in the county lately, I’ve seen them,” he said by telephone. Asked about the future, he said: “Now I don’t feel anything. I just want everything to go back to normal, that’s all.”

A customer shops at a pharmacy, all of which are having shortages of cold and flu medications, in Shanghai, Dec. 14, 2022.

Pope, in Africa, urges an end to Congo’s cycle of violence

By JASON HOROWITZ AND ABDI LATIF DAHIR

The thumping church music, booming choir and exuberant crowd of about 1 million people greeting Pope Francis for an open-air Mass on Wednesday in Kinshasa, capital of Congo, felt a world away from the violence ravaging the country’s east, where scores of competing armed groups are pillaging villages, plundering resources and heightening tensions with neighboring Rwanda.

But Francis, who was forced to abandon his plan to visit the east because of the spike in fighting there, tried to touch the region’s wounds by bringing some of its victims of violence to him.

“We continue to be shocked to hear of the inhumane violence that you have seen with your eyes and personally experienced,” Francis said after listening to the searing stories of survivors in a private meeting at the papal nunciature in Kinshasa on Wednesday.

“To you, dear inhabitants of the east,” Francis continued, “I want to say: I am close to you. Your tears are my tears; your pain is my pain. To every family that grieves or is displaced by the burning of villages and other war crimes, to the survivors of sexual violence and to every injured child and adult, I say: I am with you.”

On his second day in Congo, part of a six-day trip that will also take him to South Sudan, Pope Francis focused on that often-overlooked violence, seeking to bring a measure of peace to an overwhelmingly Christian country that has known little of it.

From cobalt to gold, Congo has a treasure trove of minerals that armed groups, and even neighboring countries like Uganda and Rwanda, continue to plunder and export, according to the United Nations.

Francis on Wednesday directly appealed to the warring groups to put down their weapons, and condemned “the massacres, the rapes, the destruction and occupation of villages, and the looting of fields and cattle.”

The pope already set an urgent, angry tone on Tuesday when he called the decades of horrors in Congo a “forgotten genocide” perpetrated by generations of exploiters, plunderers and power-hungry groups who had preyed on the country’s roughly 100 million people, many of them members of his flock. “Never again violence, never again resentment, never again resignation!” Francis reiterated on Wednesday.

Sitting beside Francis in the National Palace on Tuesday, the country’s president, Félix Tshisekedi, accused the world of forgetting

Congo, of plundering its natural resources and of engaging in complicity in the atrocities of the east through “inaction and silence.”

“In addition to armed groups,” he said, “foreign powers eager for the minerals in our subsoil commit cruel atrocities with the direct and cowardly support of our neighbor Rwanda, making security the first and greatest challenge for the government.”

Tshisekedi’s comments laid bare not only the rising tensions with Rwanda but also the violence in the country’s eastern provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri that has shaken Congo, Africa’s second-largest nation.

Around 120 armed groups operate in the three provinces, according to the Kivu Security Tracker, which documents human rights violations in the region, with many of those groups ransacking villages, killing residents with guns and machetes, and attacking medical centers.

The unrest has displaced more than 521,000 people since March, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, with many more fleeing across the border to Uganda.

“It causes indignation to know that the insecurity, violence and war that tragically affect so many people are disgracefully fueled not only by outside forces, but also from within, for the sake of pursuing private interests and advantage,” Francis said on Wednesday.

Earlier, during his homily, he urged “all of

you in this country who call yourselves Christians but engage in violence” to put down their guns.

The pope arrived Wednesday morning at an airport field in Kinshasa, riding around in his popemobile and waving to a vast and swaying sea of onlookers, a turnout Francis has not seen in years. Some cheered him from the wings of planes. Long rows of children in white Communion dresses danced. Many wore shirts, hats and brilliant, flowing dresses bearing Francis’ face.

But even among the joyous crowd a recognition of the grisly situation in the east lingered.

“Many, many terrorists,” said Edouard Lobanga, 38. “They are killing the women, killing the children, killing the girls.”

Hours later, Francis came face to face with those who have lived through those horrific experiences. In the papal embassy, victims put machetes and knives that they said were similar to the ones used to murder their families on the floor near the pope.

Ladislas Kambale Kombi,

16, from Eringeti, recounted how men in fatigues hacked his father to death in front of him, putting his head in a basket, and how his brother too was murdered and armed men carried his mother away. “I can’t sleep at night,” he said, saying it was hard to understand the “almost animalistic brutality.”

Through a friend who spoke French, Bijoux Mukumbi Kamala, 17, from Goma, stood before the pope and recounted how rebels took her into a forest and offered her to their commander, who raped her multiple times a day “like an animal” for more than a year and a half before she could finally escape.

Others spoke as well, asking God to forgive their tormentors, and kneeling before Francis, who looked particularly solemn as he put his hand on their heads and blessed them.

Francis applauded the victims for taking the tough road of forgiveness to achieve reconciliation and peace.

“Hatred and violence are never acceptable, never justifiable, never tolerable, all the more so for Christians,” he said, adding that “this does not mean we should stop being indignant in the face of evil or denouncing it; no, this is our duty!” He continued: “Nor does it mean granting immunity or condoning atrocities, carrying on as if nothing had happened.”

But he said people needed to try for peace, even those in the most polarized ethnic groups.

“A new future will come about if we see others, whether Tutsi or Hutu, no longer as adversaries or enemies,” Francis said.

Pope Francis greeting crowds at an airfield in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Wednesday. He was met by about a million people, a turnout not seen in years.

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America has a debt problem, and the answer to it starts with Form 1040

as the debt ceiling. The government hit that limit this month, meaning the total amount of spending approved by Congress now requires borrowing in excess of that amount.

Raising the ceiling ought to be a formality, since it simply allows the government to meet the obligations Congress already has approved. But House Republicans say they won’t raise it without a deal to cut future spending.

The United States paid $475 billion in interest on its debts last fiscal year, which ran through September. That was a record, and it will soon be broken. In the first quarter of this fiscal year, the government paid $210 billion.

By BINYAMIN APPELBAUM

Washington’s favorite show, “Debt Ceiling Chicken,” is playing again in the big white theater on Capitol Hill. And once again, it is diverting attention from the fact that the United States really does have a debt problem.

Republicans and Democrats in recent decades have hewed to a kind of grand bargain, raising spending and cutting taxes, and papering over the difference with a lot of borrowed money.

From 1972 to 2021, the government, on average, spent about 20.8% of gross domestic product while collecting about 17.3% of GDP in revenue. It covered the gap with $31.4 trillion in IOUs — the federal debt.

The government relies on this borrowed money to function, and for decades, it has defied a variety of dire predictions about the likely consequences. Notably, there’s no sign that Washington is exhausting Wall Street’s willingness to lend. In financial markets, U.S. Treasurys remain the ultimate comfort food. There’s also little evidence the government’s gargantuan appetite is making it harder for businesses or individuals to get loans, which could impede economic growth.

But the federal debt still carries a hefty price tag.

The most immediate problem with the government’s reliance on borrowed money is the regular opportunity it provides for Republicans to engage in blackmail. Congress imposes a statutory limit on federal borrowing, known

The Biden administration is rightly insistent that it won’t pay Congress to do its job, as the Obama administration agreed to do in 2011.

After all, Americans don’t want large spending cuts. The vast majority of federal spending is supported by most Americans. About 63 cents of every federal dollar goes to mandatory programs, the largest of which, Social Security and Medicare, are wildly popular. Others, like Obamacare subsidies, are less popular, but there’s no need to speculate about what would happen if Republicans tried to cut the program. They’ve tried and failed repeatedly. An additional 15 cents goes to discretionary programs. The big-ticket items, like health care for veterans, highway construction and subsidies for law enforcement, are pretty popular, too. The rest is the defense budget and interest payments.

Indeed, Americans need more federal spending. The United States invests far less than other wealthy nations in providing its citizens with the basic resources necessary to lead productive lives. Millions of Americans live without health insurance. People need more help to care for their children and older family members. They need help to go to college and to retire. Measured as a share of GDP, public spending in the other Group of 7 nations is, on average, more than 50% higher than in the United States.

But Democrats ought to emphasize a distinction between resisting Republican demands and defending the government’s current borrowing habits. There is another, better way to fund public spending: collecting more money in taxes.

In recent decades, proponents of more spending have largely treated tax policy as a separate battle — one that they’ve been willing to lose.

They need to start fighting and winning both. It costs money to borrow money. Interest payments require the government to raise more money to deliver the same goods and services. Using taxes to pay for public services means that the government can do more.

The payments aren’t all that high by historical standards. Measured as a share of economic output, they remain well below the levels reached in the 1990s. Last year, federal interest outlays equaled 1.6% of GDP, compared with the high-water mark of 3.2% in 1991. But that mark, too, may soon be exceeded. The Congressional Budget Office projects that federal interest payments will reach 3.3% of GDP by 2032, and it estimates interest payments might reach 7.2% of GDP by 2052.

That’s a lot of money that could be put to better use. Borrowing also exacerbates economic inequality. Instead of collecting higher taxes from the wealthy, the government is paying interest to them — some rich people are, after all, the ones investing in Treasurys.

If the debt ceiling serves any purpose, it is the occasional opportunity for Congress to step back and consider the sum of all its fiscal policies.

The nation is borrowing too much but not because it is spending too much.

The real crisis is the need to collect more money in taxes.

Puerto Rico continúa en alto riesgo de transmisión comunitaria del COVID-19 según la epidemióloga Melissa Marzán

POR CYBERNEWS

SAN JUAN – La epidemióloga del Estado, la doctora Melissa Marzán afirmó el miércoles que en Puerto Rico persiste una alta transmisión comunitaria de coronavirus (COVID-19).

“Nos mantiene bajo la clasificación de un alto nivel de transmisión. Eso no ha cambiado. Hay alto riesgo de transmisión comunitaria”, afirmó la doctora Marzán en entrevista radial. (Radio Isla 1320)

Explicó que, según los datos recientes del Departamento de Salud, en Puerto Rico la tasa de positividad ronda un 17.8 por ciento, en promedio unos 900 casos diarios, entre 160 a 190 hospitalizaciones, y cinco defunciones en promedio diarias.

“Incluye centros de preescolar como de kínder a duodécimo grado en casos activos. La semana anterior teníamos doce brotes. Hemos visto aumento desde que iniciaron las clases, pero también reconozco que en otros momentos también hemos estado por encima de ese número, así que básicamente también se continúan haciendo las distintas actividades dentro de las escuelas como pruebas caseras, el acceso a las pruebas aleatorias, así que son actividades que también requieren consentimiento de los padres y tutores, así que, también una exhortación a padres y tutores y a la comunidad en general de las escuelas a que acepten de continuar participando de estas actividades”, señaló Marzán.

En cuanto a los brotes identificados, la epidemióloga del Estado aseguró que han identificado veinticinco en instituciones educativas.

Anuncian construcción de una égida en Arecibo

Para este miércoles, según el portal del Departamento de Salud, se registraron once defunciones a causa del COVID-19. El total acumulado de defunciones por COVID-19 ascendió a 5,693. POR CYBERNEWS

ARECIBO – El gobernador Pedro Pierluisi, anunció el miércoles, la construcción de la égida Sagrado Corazón en Arecibo, la cual contará con 120

unidades de vivienda financiadas bajo el Programa de Brecha de CDBG-DR de los Créditos Contributivos de Vivienda por Ingresos Bajos (LIHTC, por sus siglas en inglés).

“La renovación de nuestro entorno físico va viento en popa y estamos viendo grandes adelantos a diario, que incluye priorizar los proyectos para darle vivienda digna a nuestra gente. Estamos tomando medidas para continuar aumentando el inventario de vivienda asequible en Puerto Rico, pues es un compromiso de mi administración. Hoy, vemos comenzada una obra de vivienda para nuestra población de adultos mayores, una obra para darle un techo digno a nuestra gente”, dijo Pierluisi en declaraciones escritas.

El mandatario estuvo acompañado de la directora ejecutiva de la Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Vivienda (AFV), Blanca Fernández González, y el secretario del Departamento de la Vivienda (DV), William Rodríguez Rodríguez.

Por su parte, Fernández González comentó que “cumpliendo con la política pública del gobernador de contribuir al desarrollo de vivienda asequible para nuestros adultos mayores, hemos otorgado el financiamiento para que este importante proyecto pueda completarse y de esta forma satisfacer la demanda de vivienda en esta área del norte de la Isla. En la Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Vivien-

da continuamos trabajando, junto al Departamento de la Vivienda, para que más puertorriqueños puedan obtener un hogar digno y seguro”.

Mientras, el secretario de Vivienda expresó que “nos sentimos muy entusiasmados al continuar añadiendo más unidades al inventario de alquiler en Puerto Rico. El llegar a la tercera edad puede traer grandes retos, pero el identificar un techo seguro no debe ser uno y para eso continuamos trabajando. La égida Sagrado Corazón es un ejemplo más del uso efectivo de los fondos de recuperación. Nuestro compromiso es continuar desarrollando más espacios que signifiquen techo seguro para nuestra gente”.

Pierluisi explicó que este proyecto de nueva construcción, localizado en la avenida Hostos este, Sector San Luis en el Barrio Pueblo, se logró con la aportación de 27.9 millones de dólares de fondos de recuperación bajo el Programa CDBG-DR, que se suman a 13.3 millones dólares del capital de créditos contributivos AFV (13.1 millones de dólares), por lo que totaliza 41 millones de dólares. En el edificio de seis pisos, hay 120 unidades de vivienda de una habitación y estarán debidamente equipadas con nevera, estufa y calentador de agua. De estas unidades, 27 serán designadas para personas con impedimentos de movilidad y cuatro unidades para personas con impedimentos visuales y/o auditivos.

Alec Baldwin accused of ‘extremely reckless acts’ in ‘Rust’ killing

By JULIA JACOBS

Actor Alec Baldwin and the armorer on the film “Rust” were charged earlier this week with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of the movie’s cinematographer, according to court papers, filed in the 1st Judicial District Court in New Mexico, in which prosecutors accused them of failing to follow standard film safety protocols on set.

In a statement of probable cause against Baldwin filed in the court, Robert Shilling, a special investigator for the district attorney’s office, outlined the ways prosecutors claim that the actor had behaved negligently on set. They accused him of not receiving sufficient training on firearms, of failing to deal with safety complaints on set, of “putting his finger on the trigger of a real firearm when a replica or rubber gun should have been used” and of pointing the firearm at the film’s cinematographer and director.

“This reckless deviation from known standards and practice and protocol directly caused the fatal shooting,” Shilling wrote.

The prosecutors in the case announced Jan. 19 that the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, and Baldwin would face criminal charges in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. They will not be arrested, prosecutors said, unless they do not cooperate with their scheduled court hearings.

Prosecutors accused Gutierrez-Reed of “not checking the rounds she was loading into the firearms,” “allowing live rounds on

scene” and “allowing ammunition to not be secured.” They also faulted her for failing to stay with the firearm, for allowing Baldwin to point the firearm at Hutchins, and for failing to make sure “a rubber or replica gun” was used in rehearsal. They said that Gutierrez-Reed did not have enough experience or training to be an armorer on a film the size of “Rust,” adding that she “took an armorer position she was not qualified to accept.”

A lawyer for Baldwin, Luke Nikas, declined to comment Tuesday but said in recent weeks that the decision to charge his client “distorts Halyna Hutchins’ tragic death and represents a terrible miscarriage of justice,” asserting that they would fight the charges and win.

A lawyer for Gutierrez-Reed, Jason Bowles, said Tuesday that the prosecutors’ statements showed that they had “completely misunderstood the facts” and had “reached the wrong conclusions.” Bowles laid some of the blame at the feet of Dave Halls, the movie’s first assistant director, who agreed to a plea deal on a charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon.

“The tragedy of this is had Hannah just been called back into the church by Halls, she would have performed the inspection and prevented this tragedy,” Bowles said. “We will fight these charges and expect that a jury will find Hannah not guilty.”

Baldwin has long maintained that he is not responsible for the shooting that killed Hutchins and wounded the movie’s director, Joel Souza.

“Someone is culpable for chambering the live round that led to this horrific tragedy, and it is someone other than Baldwin,” his lawyer wrote last year in an arbitration demand.

Baldwin has said that he was told the gun was “cold,” meaning it should have contained no live rounds, and added that he was following the direction of Hutchins in where to point the gun. He has said that he did not pull the trigger, and that the gun discharged after he pulled the hammer back and released it; prosecutors said an FBI analysis concluded that the trigger had to have been pulled.

The fatal shooting of Hutchins on Oct. 21, 2021, occurred when the crew was set-

ting up a tight shot of Baldwin drawing an old-fashioned revolver from his holster before a gunfight. He has said that Hutchins, who was standing next to the camera, was directing the position of the gun.

The court papers filed by prosecutors lay out what they describe as a series of negligent acts by Baldwin. They accused him of failing to attend mandatory firearms safety training before filming began and said that during a later training session with Gutierrez-Reed, he had been distracted because he was on the phone with his family.

“The evidence and statements documented in this affidavit confirm many instances of extremely reckless acts or reckless failures to act by Baldwin in a 10-day period,” Shilling wrote.

The prosecutors’ statements that Baldwin had a responsibility as an actor to check the gun that he was handed on set that day, or ensure that someone had, started a debate in the film and television industries about what safety responsibilities actors have.

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing film, television and radio workers, released a statement saying “an actor’s job is not to be a firearms or weapons expert.” Baldwin has also said that checking the gun is the responsibility of those hired to manage weapons on set.

Prosecutors said that Baldwin had special responsibilities as a producer of the

film; they did not file charges against the other producers. They claimed that after most of the camera crew quit the film the day before the shooting, partly over concerns about safety and lodging, Baldwin had “failed to act to address any safety or continuity concerns with the new crew, causing a reckless situation to occur on the day of the shooting.”

Baldwin’s lawyers have said in previous filings that as a producer, Baldwin was involved in creative matters but that others had authority over hiring and budgets.

Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed face charges of involuntary manslaughter. If the case goes to trial and jurors decide to convict either of the defendants, they will decide which of two definitions of involuntary manslaughter applies. The lesser charge carries a prison sentence of up to 18 months, while the more serious charge includes a mandatory five-year prison sentence because of what the prosecutors called a “firearm enhancement.”

“In New Mexico, no one is above the law and justice will be served,” Mary Carmack-Altwies, the Santa Fe County district attorney, said in a statement Tuesday.

A judge in Santa Fe will determine whether there is probable cause to proceed with the criminal charges against Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed in what is called a preliminary hearing.

Prosecutors filed charges against Alec Baldwin, who shot a cinematographer on the set with a gun that was not supposed to have real ammunition.

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There is no reliable screening test for ovarian cancer, so doctors urge women at high genetic risk for the disease to have their ovaries and fallopian tubes removed once they are done having children, usually around the age of 40.

On Wednesday, a leading research and advocacy organization broadened that recommendation in ways that may surprise many women.

Building on evidence that most of these cancers originate in the fallopian tubes, not the ovaries, the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is urging even women who do not have mutations — that is, most women — to have their fallopian tubes surgically removed if they are finished having children and are planning a gynecologic operation anyway.

“Ovarian cancer is a relatively rare disease, and typically, we don’t message to the general population,” said Audra Moran, president of the alliance. “We want everyone with ovaries to know their risk level and know the actions they can take to help prevent ovarian cancer.”

To that end, the group also has begun offering free at-home testing kits to qualifying women who want to find out if they carry BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations, which confer an elevated risk for developing both ovarian and breast cancer.

Younger carriers of the mutations might consider removing only the fallopian tubes as an interim step to protect against ovarian cancer, and to avoid abrupt early menopause, Moran said, even though the gold-standard treatment for carriers is to remove the ovaries, too.

While women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations have a very high risk for ovarian cancer, a majority of women with the disease do not carry the mutations.

The new advice is an acknowledgment that efforts to develop lifesaving screening tests for early detection of ovarian cancer have failed, and that women should consider more proactive measures.

Ever since a large clinical trial in Britain found that imaging scans and blood tests for early detection of ovarian cancer did not save lives, women have been told to heed vague symptoms, like bloating, that could indicate something amiss.

But experts say there is no evidence that vigilance about these symptoms prevents deaths.

The Society of Gynecologic Oncology, an organization of doctors who treat gynecologic cancers, has endorsed the new push to make genetic testing more accessible and to promote prophylactic removal of the fallopian tubes in women without genetic risks.

“It is considered experimental,” said Dr. Stephanie Blank, president of the society. But “it makes scientific sense and has a lot of appeal.”

“Removing the tubes is not as good as removing the tubes and the ovaries, but it’s better than screening, which doesn’t work,” she said.

Dr. Bill Dahut, chief scientific officer at the American Cancer Society, said, “There is a lot of good data behind what they’re suggesting, showing that for folks who had that surgery, the incidence rates of ovarian cancer are less.”

“If you look at the biology, maybe we should be calling it fallopian tube cancer and think of it differently, because that’s where it starts,” he said.

Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, according to the American Cancer Society, and accounts for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. Every year, some 19,710

women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and about 13,000 women die of it.

The disease is a particularly stealthy malignancy, and it is often diagnosed at a very advanced stage as a result. Ovarian cancer is far less common than breast cancer, which is diagnosed in 264,000 women and 2,400 men each year in the U.S., but its survival rates are much lower.

In women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations, surgeons generally remove the ovaries as well as the fallopian tubes — at ages 35 to 40 in women with the BRCA1 mutation and ages 40 to 45 in women with the BRCA2 mutation, Blank said. Ideally, the women will have completed childbearing by then.

But women who don’t have a clear family history of ovarian or breast cancer may be unaware that they carry the mutations.

Monica Monfre Scantlebury, 45, of St. Paul, Minnesota, discovered she had the BRCA1 mutation in 2017, when her younger sister was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at age 27.

Their mother did not have the mutation, which means they inherited it from their deceased father. His mother, Scantlebury’s grandmother, had died in her 40s of breast and ovarian cancer.

While heart disease was discussed in the

family, the women’s cancers were only whispered about, she recalled in an interview. After her sister died in 2020, Scantlebury had her tubes removed, along with an ovary that appeared to contain a growth.

“I was in my early 40s, and my doctors were less concerned about me getting breast cancer at that point and more concerned about my high risk of ovarian cancer,” she said.

A few days later she received a call from the doctors saying that cells believed to be precursors to high-grade serous ovarian cancer were found in one of her removed fallopian tubes. Scantlebury decided to have her uterus and cervix taken out, along with the remaining right ovary.

Those decisions were not easy. “I made the choice not to have any biological children, which was hard,” she said. “And I am still at risk for breast cancer.” But, she added, “I am named after my grandmother, and I believe the surgery prevented me from having the same obituary as her.”

The practice of removing the fallopian tubes while a patient is already having another pelvic surgery, called opportunistic salpingectomy, is already standard care in British Columbia, said Dr. Dianne Miller, who, until recently, was the leader of gynecologic cancer services there.

“Fifteen years ago, it became apparent that the most lethal and most common kinds of high-grade cancers actually had their origin in the fallopian tube rather than the ovary, and then spread very quickly,” Miller said.

By the time women experience symptoms like bloating or abdominal pain, she said, it is too late to do anything to save lives.

“I remember the light-bulb-going-off moment that many of these cancers are likely preventable, because a lot of women have a surgery at some point for hysterectomy, or removal of fibroids, or tubal ligation,” Miller said.

For women at average risk for ovarian cancer, removing only the tubes is a “win-win” situation, she said, because there are benefits to retaining the ovaries, which even after menopause continue to make small amounts of hormones that help keep the brain and heart healthy.

“As oncologists, we have our eyes set on curing cancer,” she said. “But if there’s one thing that’s absolutely better than curing cancer, it’s not getting it in the first place.”

To prevent cancer, more women should consider removing fallopian tubes, experts say

Monica Monfre Scantlebury, who discovered she had the BRCA1 genetic mutation in 2017, in St. Paul, Minn., on Jan. 27, 2022.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

WILMINGTON SAVINGS

FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA

TRUST, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE CSMC 2015-PR1 TRUST, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2015-PR1

Plaintiff V. GLADYVIRG RIVERA JIMENEZ, ALSO KNOWN AS GLADYVING RIVERA JIMENEZ

Defendant(s)

Civil No.: 3:18-CV-01978. (FAB). FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE AND COLLECTION OF MONIES. NOTICE OF SALE.

To: GLADYVIRG RIVERA JIMENEZ, ALSO KNOWN AS GLADYVING RIVERA JIMENEZ. APT. 1303-B, COND. PARQUE DE SAN FRANCISCO, BAYAMÓN, PR 00959; APT. 1303 B BOX 126, BAYAMÓN, PUERTO RICO 00959.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

WHEREAS: On March 23, 2022, this Court entered Default Judgment in favor of Plaintiff, against Defendant. On August 10, 2022, this Court entered Order for Execution of Judgment, stating that Defendant has failed to pay the sums of monies adjudged to be paid under the judgment. The In the Judgment, this Court stated that Defendant has defaulted on the repayment obligation to WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE CSMC 2015-PR1 TRUST, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2015PR1, and ordered to pay the Plaintiff the principal sum of ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND THIRTY-TWO CENTS ($102,334.32), plus interest at 7.000% per annum from January 1, 2016, which will continue to accrue interest at the contractual rate. The defendant also owes and the Court ordered to pay Wilmington Savings all advances made in accordance with the mortgage note, including, but not limited to, insurance premiums, taxes and inspections, as well as 10% of the original principal balance, or $9,500.00, to cover costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees guaranteed by the mortgage

obligation. The records of the case and of these proceedings may be examined by the parties at the office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. WHERAEAS, Pursuant to the terms of the aforementioned judgment and the order of execution thereof, the following property belonging to Defendant will be sold at a public auction: HORIZONTAL PROPERTY: San Francisco Condominium, Apartment B-1303: Rectangular shape, three bedroom unit with a total construction area of 865.46 square feet, equivalent to 80.40 square meters, distributed in 798.06 square feet, equivalent to 74.14 square meters of enclosed area and 67.40 square feet, equivalent to 6.26 square meters of porch. The main entrance is located on the South side. This apartment is located in Building B of the Condominium and occupies part of the thirteenth floor of the building. The maximum length of this unit is 25’5” and the maximum width is 44’4”. Its boundaries all: by the NORTH, in a distance of 44’4”, equivalent to 13.52 meters, with the common wall that separates it from apartment number 1304 and the common interior areas; by the SOUTH, in a distance of 44’4”, equivalent to 13.52 meters with exterior common areas; by the EAST, in a distance of 24’1”, equivalent to 7.34 meter with the common wall that separates it from apartment number 1302 and interior and exterior common areas and by the WEST, in a distance of 25’3”, equivalent to 7.70 meters with the exterior common areas. This unit contains a kitchen, a living room, a dining room, three bedrooms with closet, two bathrooms and a covered porch. Se le asigna a este apartamento el estacionamiento número 85 como elemento común limitado. Este apartamento tiene una participación de .61792% en los elementos comunes del condominio. Property recorded at page 61, volume 1708 of Bayamón Sur, property number 71489, Registry of the Property of Puerto Rico, Section I of Bayamón. WHEREAS: The property is subject to the following lien: HIPOTECA en garantía de pagaré a favor de RG Premier Bank de Puerto Rico, o a su orden, por la suma de $95,000.00 con intereses al 7.00% anual y vencimiento 1ro de agosto de 2036. Constituida por la Escritura 571 otorgada en San Juan el 31 de julio de 2006 ante el notario Antonio José Cruz Bonilla, e inscrita y

extendido su asiento abreviado el 4 de mayo de 2011 bajo la Ley 216 del 27 de diciembre de 2010 para Agilizar el Registro de La Propiedad, al folio 161 del tomo 1846 de Bayamón Sur, finca 71489, inscripción 5ª. AMPLIADA en una suma adicional de $12,209.77 y MODIFICADA en cuanto a su interés y vencimiento, siendo ahora su principal por $107,209.77 con intereses al 7.00% anual y vencimiento 1ro de enero de 2042, según consta de la escritura 12 otorgada en San Juan el 20 de enero de 2012 ante la notario Ileana Quintero Aguiló, e inscrita al folio 161 del tomo 1846 de Bayamón Sur, finca 71489, inscripción 6ª. Senior Lien: None. The above-described property is subject to the following junior lien: HIPOTECA en garantía de pagaré a favor de la Corporación para el Financiamiento de la Vivienda de Puerto Rico, o a su orden, por la suma de $24,700.00 sin intereses y vencimiento 20 años. Constituida por la Escritura 48 otorgada en San Juan el 23 de enero de 2001 ante el notario Miguel A. García Rivera, e inscrita al folio 62 del tomo 1708 de Bayamón Sur, finca 71489, inscripción 2ª. Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential lien with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior and preferential lien to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax, lien (express, tacit, implied or legal), shall continue in effect it being understood further that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The present property will be acquired free and clear of all junior liens. WHEREAS: For the purpose of the First Judicial Sale, the minimum bid agreed upon by the parties in the mortgage deed will be $107,209.77 for the property and no lower offers will be accepted. Should the first judicial sale of the abovedescribed property be unsuccessful, then the minimum bid for the property on the Second Judicial Sale will be two-thirds of the amount of the minimum bid for the First Judicial Sale, or $71,473.18. The minimum bid for the Third Judicial Sale, if the same is necessary, will be onehalf of the minimum bid agreed upon by the parties in the aforementioned mortgage deed, or $53,604.89 (Known in the Spanish language as: “Ley del Registro de la Propiedad Inmobiliaria del Estado Libre Asocia-

do de Puerto Rico, 2015 Puerto Rico Laws Act 210 (H.B. 2479), Article 104, as amended. WHEREAS: Said sale to be made by the appointed Special Master is subject to confirmation by the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the deed of conveyance and possession to the property will be executed and delivered only after such confirmation. NOW

THREFORE, public notice is hereby given that the appointed Special Master, pursuant to the provisions of the Judgment herein before referred to, will on FEBRUARY 3, 2023 AT 10:45 AM, in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Room 150, Federal Building, Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 2001 will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, the property described herein, the proceeds of said sale to be applied in the manner and form provided by the Court’s judgment. Should the first judicial sale set hereinabove be unsuccessful, the SECOND JUDICIAL SALE of the property describes in the Notice will be held on FEBRUARY 10, 2023 AT 10:45 AM, in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court located at the address indicated above. Should the second judicial sale set hereinabove be unsuccessful, the THIRD JUDICIAL SALE of the property described in this Notice will be held on FEBRUARY 17, 2023 AT 10:45 AM, in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court located at the address indicated above. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 28 day of December 2022. JOEL RONDA FELICIANO, APPOINTED SPECIAL MASTER.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC.

Demandante Vs. SUCESION GUILLERMO ZAMBRANA ORTIZ T/C/C

WILLIAM ZAMBRANA ORTIZ COMPUESTA

POR JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES

Demandados

Civil Núm.: CA2021CV01454.

Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPO-

TECA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, 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 7 DE MARZO DE 2023, A LAS 9:30 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 marcado con el número cinco (5) del bloque “OA” del plano de inscripción de la cuarta (4ta) extensión, tercera (3ra) etapa de la Urbanización County Club, situada en el Barrio Sabana Abajo del municipio de Carolina, Puerto Rico, con un área de TRESCIENTOS CINCO PUNTO OCHENTA Y TRES METROS CUADRADOS (305.83 M.C.). En lindes por el NORTE, en distancia de trece punto cinco metros, con la Avenida Iturregui; por el SUR, en distancia de trece punto cincuenta y cuatro metros, con la calle quinientos (500); por el ESTE, en distancia de veintitrés metros, con el solar seis (6); y por el OESTE, en distancia de veintitrés metros, con el solar cuatro (4). Enclava una casa de concreto. Inscrita al folio 211 del tomo 220 de Carolina Norte, finca 8268, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección I. Propiedad localizada en: URB. COUNTRY CLUB, #OA-5 CALLE 500, CAROLINA, PR 00982-1814. 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 posterio-

res a la inscripción del crédito ejecutante: Nombre del Titular: Secretario de la Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano. Suma de la Carga: $205,500.00. Fecha de Vencimiento: 25 de septiembre de 2079. 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 $202,500.00, 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 14 DE MARZO DE 2023, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA, y se establece como mínima para dicha segunda subasta la suma de $135,000.00, 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 $101,250.00, 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 21 DE MARZO DE 2023, A LAS 9:30 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 $126,901.33 por concepto de principal, más la suma de $19,756.02 en intereses acumulados al 31 de agosto de 2021 y los cuales continúan acumulándose a razón de 3.483% anual hasta su total y completo pago; más la sumas de $4,932.51 en seguro hipotecario; $4,935.00 en tarifas de servicios; $1,090.00 en seguro; $400.00 de tasaciones; $400.00 de inspecciones; $1,645.00 de adelantos pendientes; más la cantidad de 10% del pagare original en la suma de $20,250.00, 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 6 de diciembre de 2022. SR. JOSÉ CRISTOBAL, ALGUACIL REGIONAL. MANUEL VILLAFAÑE BLANCO, ALGUACIL PLACA #830.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

ORIENTAL BANK

Demandante Vs. ISRAEL FERNANDEZ RODRIGUEZ Y SU

ESPOSA ZARAHI

MERCADER RODRIGUEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD

LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR

AMBOS

Demandados

Civil Núm.: CA2022CV01127. (407). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO (EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA) “IN REM”. EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: PÚBLICO EN GENERAL.

A: ISRAEL FERNANDEZ RODRIGUEZ Y SU

ESPOSA ZARAHI

MERCADER RODRIGUEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD

LEGAL DE BIENES

GANANCIALES

COMPUESTA POR

AMBOS; ORIENTAL BANK, POR TENER

AVISO DE DEMANDA

ANOTADA A SU FAVOR

POR LA SUMA DE $129,399.59.

Yo, SAMUEL GONZÁLEZ ISAAC, 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 MARZO DE 2023 A LAS 1:15 DE LA TARDE en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Carolina, Carolina, Puerto Rico, venderé en Pública Subasta la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria al mejor postor quien hará el pago en dinero en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del o la Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Carolina 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 MARZO DE 2023, A LAS 1:15 DE LA TARDE y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 23 DE MARZO DE 2023, A LAS 1:15 DE LA TARDE en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: PROPIEDAD

HORIZONTAL: Apartamento número F guión Ciento Cinco (F-105) del CONDOMINIO WOODLANDS, localizado en el Barrio Las Cuevas del término municipal de Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, localizado en el quinto y sexto piso del Edificio “F”, con un área de construcción total de MIL OCHOCIENTOS CINCUENTA Y CINCO PUNTO CERO CUATRO (1,855.04) PIES CUADRADOS, equivalentes a CIENTO SETENTA Y DOS PUNTO TRESCIENTOS TREINTA Y NUEVE (172.339) METROS CUADRADOS. Área primer nivel: Le corresponde un área de Mil Trescientos Cuarenta y Seis punto Cuatrocientos Cuarenta y Siete (1,346.447) pies cuadrados, equivalentes a Ciento Veinticinco punto Cero Ochenta y Nueve (125.089) metros cuadrados. Sus linderos en el primer nivel son los siguientes: por el NORTE, en una distancia de treinta y seis pies cuatro pulgadas (36’4”), equivalentes a once punto cero setenta y tres (11.073) metros, con espacio aéreo; por el SUR,

Caguas, PR. El producto de la subasta se destinará a satisfacer al demandante hasta donde alcance, la SENTENCIA dictada el 10 de abril de 2019 y notificada en este caso el 8 de enero de 2021, y publicada en un periódico de circulación general de Puerto Rico (“The San Juan Daily Star”) el 18 de enero de 2021, en el presente caso civil, a saber la suma de $85,772.942 por concepto de principal; $478.49 por concepto de intereses acumulados, $170.69 por concepto de cargos por demora los cuales al igual que los intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda reclamada en este pleito; $72.06 por concepto de ‘’Escrow Advances’’ y la suma $8,577.29 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 20 DE MARZO DE 2023 A LAS 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en el Centro Judicial de Caguas, Caguas, Puerto Rico. Que el precio mínimo fijado para la PRIMERA SUBASTA es de $94,435.00. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una SEGUNDA SUBASTA la misma se llevará a efecto el día 28 DE MARZO DE 2023 A LAS 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo para la SEGUNDA SUBASTA será de $62,956.67, 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 4 DE ABRIL DE 2023 A LAS 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo para la TERCERA SUBASTA será de $47,217.50, 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 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 Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy día 17 de enero de 2023. ÁNGEL GÓMEZ GÓMEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA #593, DIVISIÓN DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA

SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS

CASITAS BLANCAS, LLC

Demandante Vs. SUCESION DE WILFREDO LUGO GONZALEZ, COMPUESTA POR SU

HIJO WILFREDO LUGO PABON; FULANO DE TAL Y ZUTANO DE TAL, COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS CON POSIBLE INTERÉS; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (“CRIM”)

Demandados

Civil Núm.: CG2021CV02880. (802). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO (EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA). EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Al: PÚBLICO EN GENERAL.

A: A LA PARTE DEMANDADA.

Yo, MYLENE MELÉNDEZ COTTO, ALGUACIL CONFIDENCIAL PLACA #464, 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 13 DE FEBRERO DE 2023 A LAS 10:45 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior 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. 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 21 DE FEBRERO DE 2023, A LAS 10:45 DE LA MAÑANA; y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 1RO. DE MARZO DE 2023, A LAS 10:45 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número Veintisiete (27) del Bloque “M” del plano de inscripción de la URBANIZACIÓN EXTENSIÓN REPARTO VILLA BLANCA, radicado en el Barrio Bairoa del término municipal de Caguas, Puerto Rico, con un área superficial de TRESCIENTOS TREINTA

Y SIETE PUNTO CINCUENTA (337.50) METROS CUADRADOS. Colindando por el NOROESTE, en trece punto cincuenta (13.50) metros, con los solares números Cuarenta (40) y Cuarenta y Uno (41) del Bloque “M” del mencionado plano; por el SURESTE, en trece punto cincuenta (13.50) metros, con la Calle número Diez (10) del mencionado plano; por el NORESTE, en veinticinco punto cero cero (25.00) metros, con el solar número Veintiocho (28) del Bloque “M” del mencionado plano; y por el SUROESTE, en veinticinco

punto cero cero 25.00) metros, con el solar número Veintiséis (26) del Bloque “M” del mencionado plano. En dicho solar enclava una edificación de casa de una sola planta, para dedicarse a vivienda. La escritura de hipoteca se encuentra inscrita al folio 78 del tomo 1776 de Caguas, Sección Primera, finca número 9,659, inscripción novena. Modificada la hipoteca relacionada en la inscripción 9na., en cuanto al principal que será ahora por la suma de $144,642.89, con intereses al 5.125% anual, vencedero el día 1ro. de septiembre de 2049, según la escritura número 126, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 30 de agosto de 2019, ante la Notario Público Ana E. Gorbea Padró, inscrita al tomo Karibe de Caguas, Sección Primera, finca 9,659, inscripción 10ma. Rafificada y consentida la modificación de la hipoteca antes relacionada, compareciendo la Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Vivienda de Puerto Rico, según la escritura número 175, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 7 de noviembre de 2019, ante la Notario Público Ana E. Gorbea Padró, anotado como nota marginal 10.1 tomo Karibe de Caguas, Sección Primera, finca 9,659. La dirección física de la propiedad antes descrita es: Urbanización Villa Blanca, 65 (antes 27-M) Calle Topacio, Caguas, Puerto Rico. La subasta se llevará a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma de $143,438.86 de principal, intereses 5.125% anual, desde el día 1ro. de abril de 2020, hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad de $13,300.00, estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, más recargos acumulados, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta para el inmueble será la suma de $144,642.89 y de ser necesaria una segunda subasta, la cantidad mínima será equivalente a 2/3 partes de aquella, o sea, la suma de $96,428.59 y de ser necesaria una tercera subasta, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado, es decir, la suma de $72,321.45. 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 las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad a ser vendida en pública subasta se adquirirá libre de cargas

y gravámenes posteriores. 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 4 de enero de 2023. MYLENE MELÉNDEZ COTTO, ALGUACIL CONFIDENCIAL PLACA #464, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE FAJARDO ESTRELLA HOMES III LLC

Demandante Vs MARITZA PAZ GUERRA, LA SUCESION DE JOAQUIN ANTONIO

BARTOLOMEI GONZALEZ COMPUESTA POR JOHN DOE, PATRICIA ROE, LA AUTORIDAD PARA EL FINANCIAMIENTO DE LA VIVIENDA DE PUERTO RICO, DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA Y CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (“CRIM”)

Demandados

Civil Núm.: FA2018CV00149. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA Y COBRO DE DINERO (VÍA ORDINARIA). EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: MARITZA PAZ GUERRA, LA SUCESION DE JOAQUIN ANTONIO

BARTOLOMEI GONZALEZ COMPUESTA POR JOHN DOE, PATRICIA ROE, LA AUTORIDAD PARA EL FINANCIAMIENTO DE LA VIVIENDA DE PUERTO RICO, DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA Y CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (“CRIM”); AL PUBLICO EN GENERAL HAGO SABER Y AL ACREEDOR DEL SIGUIENTE GRAVAMEN

POSTERIOR:

El Alguacil que suscribe, anuncia y hace constar que en cumplimiento de Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, SALA DE FAJARDO, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, de contado y por moneda del curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América. Todo pago recibido por el (la) Alguacil por concepto de subastas será en

efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del (de la) Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Todo derecho, título, participación e interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número D treinta y dos del Proyecto CRUV uno tres en el Barrio Sardinera de Fajardo, Puerto Rico, una cabida superficial de doscientos cincuenta y tres metros cuadrados con doce centésimas de metros cuadrado; en lindes por el NORTE, con el solar D treinta y uno distancia de veintiún metros con once centímetros; por el SUR, con el solar D treinta y tres distancia de veintiún metros con doce centímetros; por el ESTE, con terrenos del Departamento de Instrucción Pública, distancia de once metros con noventa y ocho centímetros; y por el OESTE, con la calle ocho, distancia de once metros con noventa y nueve centímetros. Inscrita al folio “298” del tomo “191” de Fajardo. Finca “6,642” de Fajardo. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Fajardo. Dirección propiedad:

D 32 , 8 Street, Sargento Jorge García, Urbanización Rafael Bermúdez, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. En relación a la finca a subastarse se establece como tipo mínimo de licitación en la Primera Subasta la suma de $55,000.00 según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la Escritura de Primera Hipoteca #22 otorgada en Carolina, Puerto Rico, el día 31 de enero de 2003, ante el notario Manuel A Betancourt Avilés, la cual consta inscrita al tomo Karibe de Fajardo. Finca 6,642 A. Inscripción 9na. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo el día 12 DE ABRIL DE 2023, A LAS 3:00 DE LA TARDE, en mis oficinas sitas en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, SALA SUPERIOR DE FAJARDO. En relación a la propiedad a subastarse, la cantidad mínima de licitación en la Primera Subasta será la suma de $55,000.00. Si la primera subasta del inmueble no produjere remate, ni adjudicación, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 19 DE ABRIL DE 2023, A LAS 3:00 DE LA TARDE, en el mismo sitio y servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes del precio pactada para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $36,666.67. Si la segunda subasta no produjere remate, ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 26 DE ABRIL DE 2023 A LAS 3:00 DE LA TARDE, en el mismo lugar y regirá como tipo de la tercera subasta la mitad del precio pactado para la primera, o sea, la suma de $27,500.00. Dicha

Subasta se llevará a cabo, para con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: Dicha venta se llevará a efecto, para con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante el importe de su Sentencia, a saber: la suma principal de CUARENTA Y DOS MIL SETENTA Y CUATRO DOLARES CON TREINTA CENTAVOS ($42,074.30), más intereses convenidos al 6.875% anual, pactando el pago de una suma igual al 10% de la obligación principal para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado desde el 1 de abril de 2017, hasta el presente y los que se continúen acumulando hasta su total y completo pago y aquellas otras sumas que surjan de la faz de la anterior obligación y de la hipoteca que la garantiza, más una suma estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados de CINCO MIL QUINIENTOS DOLARES ($5,500.00) más cualquier otra suma que resulte por cualesquiera otros adelantos que se hayan hecho la demandante, en virtud de las disposiciones de la Escritura de Hipoteca y del Pagaré Hipotecario. Para más información, a las personas interesadas se les notifica que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal, durante las horas laborables. Este EDICTO DE SUBASTA, se publicará en los lugares públicos correspondientes y en un periódico de circulación general en la jurisdicción de Puerto Rico. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuaran subsistentes. Se entenderá, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se procederá a otorgar la correspondiente Escritura de Venta Judicial y el Alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial al nuevo dueño, si así se lo solicita dentro del término de veinte (20) días, de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el Tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del deudor la ocupen. Se informa que la propiedad objeto de ejecución se adquiere libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Expedido en FAJARDO, Puerto Rico, a 16 de diciembre de 2022. Sandraliz Martínez Torres, Alguacil Auxiliar Placa #737. Jorge A.

Ortiz Estrada, Alguacil Regional Interino #622.

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LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE CAROLINA. HACIENDA DEL MAR OWNERS ASSOCIATION DEMANDANTE vs. JOSÉ MANUEL SANTIAGO VEGA, EVELIRIS AULI ARCHILLA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES, COMPUESTA POR AMBOS DEMANDADA

CIVIL NUM. : FCD2016-1191. SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que se me libró con fecha de 19 de agosto de 2022, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Número de Catastro:---. Propiedad Horizontal: CONDOMINIO CLUB VACACIONAL HACIENDA DEL MAR de Vega Alta. Apartamento Multivacacional: APARTAMENTO A-205 SEMANA 49. Cabida: 101.42 Metros Cuadrados. located in the Sabana Ward of the Municipality of Vega Alta. This specific Vacation Club Right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned Unit A-205 and includes the right to use such unit during the 49th week of each year until December 31, of the year 2070, such week commencing at 12.00 noon on the 49th Saturday of each calendar year and ending at 12:00 noon of the same day of the following week, coupled with the membership in the Hyatt Vacation Club or a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of a right to use a specific week in Unit A-205, the use of the said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of the time prior to the commencement of said interval. In the absence of such exercise, other owners of vacation club rights in the Haciendas del Mar, Vacation

Club Regime and other owners of timeshare or vacation club rights in the resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to with this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of hacienda del Mar, a Vacation Club Regime to the vacation club regime. This vacation club right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 2.63132% in the Facilities and common expenses of vacation club regime. Se separa del Régimen Vacacional Haciendas del Mar finca 12667 al folio 180 del tomo 232 de Vega Alta. Esta descripción de la propiedad corresponde a la finca número 16,636 inscrita al tomo de hoja móvil número 94 de Vega Alta, inscripción 1ra, del Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección III. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Hacienda del Mar Owners Associaton el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $18,906.68 por concepto de cuotas de mantenimiento de los elementos comunes correspondientes a la unidad A 205 semana 49. La fecha y hora de la subasta es como sigue: Subasta: Se celebrará el día 28 de marzo de 2023, a las 9:00 a.m. La subasta de dicha propiedad se llevará a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Si se declara desierta la subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca dentro de los veinte (20) días siguientes, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Carolina, durante horas laborables.

Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones. Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán: la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la comandancia de la Policía más cercana al Tribunal de Vega Baja. Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 31 de enero de 2023. Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

HACIENDA DEL MAR OWNERS ASSOCIATION

DEMANDANTE vs. MARTHA MARTI AGOSTO, ÁNGEL LÓPEZ MORALES y la

Sociedad Legal de Bienes

Gananciales compuesta por ambos

DEMANDADOS

CIVIL NUM. : BY2018CV03704.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO.

EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO

SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que se me libró con fecha de 9 de noviembre de 2022, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Número de Catastro:---.Propiedad Horizontal:

CONDOMINIO CLUB VACA-

CIONAL HACIENDA DEL MAR de Vega Alta. Apartamento: UNIDAD A-404 SEMANA 38.

Cabida: 101.42 Metros Cuadrados located in the Sabana Ward of the Municipality of Vega Alta. This specific vacation club right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned Unit A-404 and includes the right to use such unit during the 38 week of each year until December 31, of the year 2070, such week commencing at 12:00 noon on the 38 Saturday of each calendar year and ending at 12:00 noon of the same day of the following week, coupled with the membership in the Hyatt Vacation Club o a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of right to use a specific week in Unit A-404 the use of the said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of the prior to the commencement of said interval. In the absence of such exercise, other owners of vacation club rights in the Haciendas del Mar, Vacation Club Regime and owners of timeshare or vacation club rights in resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to with this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first come, first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of Hacienda del Mar, a Vacation Club Regime to the vacation club regime. This vacation club right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 2.63132% in the Facilities and common expenses of the vacation club regime. Esta descripción de la propiedad corresponde a la finca número 13,861 inscrita al tomo de hoja móvil número 60 de Vega Alta, inscripción 1ra. Registro de la Propiedad Bayamón, Sección III. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Hacienda del Mar Owners Associaton el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $16,771.76 por concepto de cuotas de mantenimiento de la unidad A 404-38. La fecha y hora de la subasta es como sigue: Subasta: Se celebrará el día 28 de marzo de 2023, a las 9:15 a.m. La subasta de dicha propiedad se llevará a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador

acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Si se declara desierta la subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca dentro de los veinte (20) días siguientes, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Bayamón, durante horas laborables y a través de SUMAC. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones. Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán: la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la comandancia de la Policía más cercana al Tribunal de Vega Baja. Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 31 de enero de 2023. Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

HACIENDA DEL MAR OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. DEMANDANTE VS. ALAN RENBERGER DEMANDADA

CIVIL NUM. : VB2019CV00107.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO

SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que se me libró con fecha de 13 de enero de 2023, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Número de Catastro:---.Propiedad Multivacacional: CONDOMINIO CLUB VACACIONAL HACIENDA DEL MAR de Vega Alta. Apartamento: A-406 SEMANA 44. Cabida: 101.42 Metros Cuadrados located in the Sabana Ward of the Municipality of Vega Alta. This specific vacation club right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned Unit A-406 and includes the right to use such unit during the 44th week of each year until December 31, of the year 2070, such week commencing at 12:00 noon on the 44th Saturday of each calendar year and ending at 12:00 noon of the same day of the following week, coupled with the membership in the Hyatt Vacation Club o a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of right to use a specific week in Unit A-406 the use of the said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of the prior to the commencement of said interval. In the absence of such exercise, other owners of vacation club rights in the Haciendas del Mar, Vacation Club Regime and owners of timeshare or vacation club rights in resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to with this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first come, first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of Hacienda del Mar, a Vacation Club Regime to the vacation club regime. This vacation club right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 2.63132% in the Facilities and common expenses of the vacation club regime. Esta descripción de la propiedad corresponde a la finca número 13,287 inscrito por asiento abreviado al folio 3050 del tomo 332 de Vega Alta, según inscripción 4ta. Registro de la Propiedad Bayamón, Sección III. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Hacienda

del Mar Owners Associaton el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $12,045.87 por concepto de cuotas de mantenimiento correspondiente a la unidad A-406 semana 44. La fecha y hora de la subasta es como sigue: Subasta: Se celebrará el día 28 de marzo de 2023, a las 11:00 a.m. La subasta de dicha propiedad se llevará a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Si se declara desierta la subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca dentro de los veinte (20) días siguientes, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Vega Baja, durante horas laborables y a través de SUMAC. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones.

Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán: la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la comandancia de la Policía más cercana al Tribunal de Vega Baja. Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 31 de ene-

ro de 2023. Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE CAGUAS. HACIENDA DEL MAR OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

DEMANDANTE vs. JOSÉ ANDRÉS SÁNCHEZ ORTIZ, MARISOL CAMACHO RIVERA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES, COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

DEMANDADOS

CIVIL NUM. : CG2019CV04780.

SOBRE: DE DINERO. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO

SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que se me libró con fecha de 25 de enero de 2023, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Número de Catastro:---.Propiedad Multivacacional: CONDOMINIO CLUB VACACIONAL HACIENDA DEL MAR de Vega Alta. Apartamento: UNIDAD A-505 SEMANA 28. Cabida: 101.42 Metros Cuadrados located in the Sabana Ward of the Municipality of Vega Alta. This specific vacation club right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned Unit A-505 and includes the right to use such unit during the 28 week of each year until December 31, of the year 2070, such week commencing at 12:00 noon on the 28 Saturday of each calendar year and ending at 12:00 noon of the same day of the following week, coupled with the membership in the Hyatt Vacation Club o a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of right to use a specific week in Unit B-108 the use of the said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of the prior to the commencement of said interval. In the absence of such exercise, other owners of vacation club rights in the Haciendas del Mar, Vacation Club Regime and owners of ti-

meshare or vacation club rights in resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to with this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first come, first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of Hacienda del Mar, a Vacation Club Regime to the vacation club regime. This vacation club right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 2.63132% in the Facilities and common expenses of the vacation club regime. Esta descripción de la propiedad corresponde a la finca número 13,430 inscrita al folio 110 del tomo 232 de Vega Alta. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Hacienda del Mar Owners Associaton, Inc. el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $5,780.44 por concepto de cuotas de mantenimiento de la unidad A 505-28. La fecha y hora de la subasta es como sigue: Subasta: Se celebrará el día 28 de marzo de 2023, a las 11:30 a.m. La subasta de dicha propiedad se llevará a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Si se declara desierta la subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca dentro de los veinte (20) días siguientes, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Caguas, durante horas laborables y a través de SUMAC. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en

un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones. Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán: la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la comandancia de la Policía más cercana al Tribunal de Vega Baja. Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 31 de enero de 2023. Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE GUAYNABO.

HACIENDA DEL MAR

OWNERS ASSOCIATION

DEMANDANTE VS. LORENZO SANTIAGO, JR DEMANDADO

CIVIL NUM. : GB2018CV00925.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO.

EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo,

Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO

SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que se me libró con fecha de 15 de diciembre de 2022, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Número de Catastro:---.Propiedad

Multivacacional: CONDOMINIO

CLUB VACACIONAL HACIENDA DEL MAR de Vega Alta.

Apartamento Multivacacional:

A-506 SEMANA 32. Cabida:

101.42 Metros Cuadrados located in the Sabana Ward of the Municipality of Vega Alta. This specific vacation club right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned Unit A-506 and includes the right to use such unit during the 32 week of each year until December 31, of the year 2070, such week commencing at 12:00 noon on the 32th Saturday of each calendar year

and ending at 12:00 noon of the same day of the following week, coupled with the membership in the Hyatt Vacation Club o a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of right to use a specific week in Unit A-506 the use of the said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of the prior to the commencement of said interval. In the absence of such exercise, other owners of vacation club rights in the Haciendas del Mar, Vacation Club Regime and owners of timeshare or vacation club rights in resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to with this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first come, first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of Hacienda del Mar, a Vacation Club Regime to the vacation club regime. This vacation club right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 2.63132% in the Facilities and common expenses of the vacation club regime. Esta descripción de la propiedad corresponde a la finca número 13,492 inscrita al tomo de hoja móvil número 246 de Vega Alta, inscripción 1ra. Registro de la Propiedad Bayamón, Sección III. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Hacienda del Mar Owners Associaton el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $12,732.84; 5.75% de intereses legales, gastos, costas y desembolsos de este pleito y $1,200.00 de honorarios de abogado. La fecha y hora de la subasta es como sigue: Subasta: Se celebrará el día 28 de marzo de 2023, a las 9:30 a.m. La subasta de dicha propiedad se llevará a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Si se decla-

ra desierta la subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca dentro de los veinte (20) días siguientes, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Guaynabo, durante horas laborables y a través de SUMAC. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones. Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán: la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la comandancia de la Policía más cercana al Tribunal de Vega Baja. Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 31 de enero de 2023. Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

HACIENDA DEL MAR

OWNERS ASSOCIATION

DEMANDANTE VS. EDGARDO RODRIGUEZ

CORREA, LYSSET TERESA ROBLES

RIVERA Y LA SOCIEDAD

LEGAL DE BIENES

GANANCIALES, POR ELLOS COMPUESTA

DEMANDADA

CIVIL NUM. : HU2018CV01512.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO.

EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO

SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que se me libró con fecha de 7 de noviembre de 2022, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, en el caso de

epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Número de Catastro:---.Propiedad Multivacacional: CONDOMINIO CLUB VACACIONAL HACIENDA DEL MAR de Vega Alta. Apartamento Multivacacional: A-601 SEMANA 13. Cabida: 101.42 Metros Cuadrados. Located in the Sabana Ward of the Municipality of Vega Alta. This specific vacation club right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned Unit A-601 and includes the right to use such unit during the 13 week of each year until December 31, of the year 2070, such week commencing at 12:00 noon on the 13 Saturday of each calendar year and ending at 12:00 noon of the same day of the following week, coupled with the membership in the Hyatt Vacation Club o a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of right to use a specific week in Unit A-601 the use of the said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of the prior to the commencement of said interval. In the absence of such exercise, other owners of vacation club rights in the Haciendas del Mar, Vacation Club Regime and owners of timeshare or vacation club rights in resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to with this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first come, first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of Hacienda del Mar, a Vacation Club Regime to the vacation club regime. This vacation club right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 2.63132% in the Facilities and common expenses of the vacation club regime. Esta descripción de la propiedad corresponde a la finca número 16,391 inscrita al tomo de hoja móvil número 91 de Vega Alta, inscripción 1ra. Registro de la Propiedad Bayamón, Sección III. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Hacienda del Mar Owners Associaton el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $10,824.32 por concepto de cuotas de mantenimiento.

La fecha y hora de la subasta es como sigue: Subasta: Se celebrará el día 28 de marzo de 2023, a las 9:45 a.m. La subasta de dicha propiedad se llevará a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Si se declara desierta la subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca dentro de los veinte (20) días siguientes, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Humacao, durante horas laborables y a través de SUMAC. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones. Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán: la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la comandancia de la Policía más cercana al Tribunal de Vega Baja. Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 31 de enero de 2023. Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA

SALA DE BAYAMÓN. HACIENDA DEL MAR OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. DEMANDANTE VS. JOSÉ ANTONIO RIVERA FIGUEROA DEMANDADO

CIVIL NUM. : BY2019CV01689.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO.

EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO

SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que se me libró con fecha de 7 de noviembre de 2022, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Número de Catastro:---. Urbana: CONDOMINIO CLUB VACACIONAL HACIENDA DEL MAR de Vega Alta. Apartamento Multivacacional: UNIDAD B-109 SEMANA 15. Cabida 101.42 Metros Cuadrados located in the Sabana Ward of the Municipality of Vega Alta This specific vacation club right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned Unit B-109 and includes the right to use such unit during 15 week of each year until December 31 of the year 2070, such week commencing at 12:00 noon on the 15 Saturday of each calendar year and ending at 12:00 noon of the same day of the following week, coupled with the membership in the Hyatt Vacation Club a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of a right to use a specific week in Unit B-109 the use of the said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of the time prior to the commencement of said interval. In the absence of such excessive, other owners of Vacation Club rights in the Haciendas del Mar, Vacation Club Regime and other owners of timeshare of Vacation Club Rights in resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to with this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first serve reservation basis and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of Hacienda del Mar, a Vacation

Club Regime to the Vacation Club Regime. This vacation club right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 1.2194% in the Facilities and common expenses of the vacation club regime. Esta descripción de la propiedad corresponde a la finca número 16,702 inscrita al tomo de Hoja Móvil número 95 de Vega Alta. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Hacienda del Mar Owners Associaton el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades:

$9,083.65 de principal, de intereses desde la fecha del vencimiento de la deuda. La fecha y hora de la subasta es como sigue: Subasta: Se celebrará el día 28 de marzo de 2023, a las 10:00 a.m. La subasta de dicha propiedad se llevará a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Si se declara desierta la subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca dentro de los veinte (20) días siguientes, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Bayamón, durante horas laborables y a través de SUMAC. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones. Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán: la Alcaldía,

el Tribunal y la comandancia de la Policía más cercana al Tribunal de Vega Baja. Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 31 de enero de 2023. Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO

DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE CAROLINA. HACIENDA DEL MAR

OWNERS ASSOCIATION

DEMANDANTE VS. GUILLERMINA

GARCÍA VELÁZQUEZ DEMANDADA

CIVIL NUM. : CA2018CV03644.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO

SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que se me libró con fecha de 15 de agosto de 2022, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Número de Catastro:---.Propiedad Multivacacional: CONDOMINIO CLUB VACACIONAL HACIENDA DEL MAR de Vega Alta. Apartamento Multivacacional: B-208 SEMANA 41. Cabida: 101.42 Metros Cuadrados. Located in the Sabana Ward of the Municipality of Vega Alta. This specific vacation club right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned Unit B-208 and includes the right to use such unit during the 41 week of each year until December 31, of the year 2070, such week commencing at 12:00 noon on the 41 Saturday of each calendar year and ending at 12:00 noon of the same day of the following week, coupled with the membership in the Hyatt Vacation Club or a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of right to use a specific week in Unit B-208 the use of the said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of the prior to the

commencement of said interval.

In the absence of such exercise, other owners of vacation club rights in the Haciendas del Mar, Vacation Club Regime and owners of timeshare or vacation club rights in resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to with this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first come, first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of Hacienda del Mar, a Vacation Club Regime to the vacation club regime. This vacation club right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 1.2194% in the Facilities and common expenses of the vacation club regime. Esta descripción de la propiedad corresponde a la finca número 14,650 inscrita en el Registro de la Propiedad Bayamón, Sección III. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Hacienda del Mar Owners Associaton el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $9,083.65 por concepto de cuotas de mantenimiento de la unidad B 208-41. La fecha y hora de la subasta es como sigue: Subasta: Se celebrará el día 28 de marzo de 2023, a las 10:15 a.m. La subasta de dicha propiedad se llevará a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Si se declara desierta la subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca dentro de los veinte (20) días siguientes, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Carolina, durante horas laborables y a través de SUMAC. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con

posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones. Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán: la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la comandancia de la Policía más cercana al Tribunal de Vega Baja. Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 31 de enero de 2023. Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA

SALA DE CAROLINA. HACIENDA DEL MAR OWNERS ASSOCIATION

DEMANDANTE VS. GUILLERMINA

GARCÍA VELÁZQUEZ

DEMANDADA

CIVIL NUM. : CA2018CV03644.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO.

EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO

SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que se me libró con fecha de 15 de agosto de 2022, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Número de Catastro:---.Propiedad Multivacacional: CONDOMINIO CLUB VACACIONAL HACIENDA DEL MAR de Vega Alta. Apartamento Multivacacional: B-208

SEMANA 42. Cabida: 101.42

Metros Cuadrados. Located in the Sabana Ward of the Municipality of Vega Alta. This specific vacation club right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned Unit

B-208 and includes the right to use such unit during the 42 week of each year until December 31, of the year 2070, such week commencing at 12:00 noon on the 42 Saturday of each calendar year and ending at 12:00 noon of the same day of the following week, coupled with the membership in the Hyatt Vacation Club or a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of right to use a specific week in Unit B-208 the use of the said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of the prior to the commencement of said interval.

In the absence of such exercise, other owners of vacation club rights in the Haciendas del Mar, Vacation Club Regime and owners of timeshare or vacation club rights in resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to with this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first come, first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of Hacienda del Mar, a Vacation Club Regime to the vacation club regime. This vacation club right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 1.2194% in the Facilities and common expenses of the vacation club regime. Esta descripción de la propiedad corresponde a la finca número 14,651 inscrita en el Registro de la Propiedad Bayamón, Sección III. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Hacienda del Mar Owners Associaton el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $8,888.79 por concepto de cuotas de mantenimiento de la unidad B 208-42. La fecha y hora de la subasta es como sigue: Subasta: Se celebrará el día 28 de marzo de 2023, a las 10:30 a.m. La subasta de dicha propiedad se llevará a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la res-

ponsabilidad de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Si se declara desierta la subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca dentro de los veinte (20) días siguientes, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Carolina, durante horas laborables y a través de SUMAC. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones. Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán: la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la comandancia de la Policía más cercana al Tribunal de Vega Baja. Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 31 de enero de 2023. Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE GUAYNABO.

HACIENDA DEL MAR OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

DEMANDANTE vs. WILFREDO VILLANUEVA MERCADO, SUCESIÓN DE EUGENIA GUILLERMINA SARDIÑAS SARDIÑAS, compuesta por Fulano y Sutana de Tal como herederos desconocidos

DEMANDADA

CIVIL NUM. : GB2019CV00401.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO

SABER: Que en cumplimiento

de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que se me libró con fecha de 11 de enero de 2023, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Número de Catastro:---.Propiedad Multivacacional: CONDOMINIO CLUB VACACIONAL HACIENDA DEL MAR de Vega Alta. Apartamento Multivacacional:

UNIDAD B-511 SEMANA 50.

Cabida: 101.42 Metros Cuadrados. This specific vacation club right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned Unit B-511 and includes the right to use such unit during the 50 week of each year until December 31, of the year 2070, such week commencing at 12:00 noon on the 50 Saturday of each calendar year and ending at 12:00 noon of the same day of the following week, coupled with the membership in the Hyatt Vacation Club o a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of right to use a specific week in Unit B-511 the use of the said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of the prior to the commencement of said interval. In the absence of such exercise, other owners of vacation club rights in the Haciendas del Mar, Vacation Club Regime and owners of timeshare or vacation club rights in resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to with this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first come, first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of Hacienda del Mar, a Vacation Club Regime to the vacation club regime. This vacation club right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 1.2194% in the Facilities and common expenses of the vacation club regime. Esta descripción de la propiedad corresponde a la finca número 15,493, inscrita en el Registro de la Propiedad Bayamón, Sección III. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Hacienda del Mar Owners Associaton el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $9,083.65, por concepto

de cuotas de mantenimiento de los elementos comunes correspondientes a la unidad B 511, semana 50. La fecha y hora de la subasta es como sigue: Subasta: Se celebrará el día 28 de marzo de 2023, a las 10:45 a.m. La subasta de dicha propiedad se llevará a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Si se declara desierta la subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca dentro de los veinte (20) días siguientes, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Guaynabo, durante horas laborables y a través de SUMAC. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones. Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán: la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la comandancia de la Policía más cercana al Tribunal de Vega Baja. Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 31 de enero de 2023. Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

HACIENDA DEL MAR OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

DEMANDANTE VS. ALAN RENBERGER DEMANDADA

CIVIL NUM. : VB2019CV00107.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO.

EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez

Collazo, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO

SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que se me libró con fecha de 13 de enero de 2023, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Número de Catastro:---.Propiedad

Multivacacional: CONDOMINIO

CLUB VACACIONAL HACIENDA DEL MAR de Vega Alta.

Apartamento: B 806 SEMANA

26. Cabida: 101.42 Metros

Cuadrados located in the Sabana Ward of the Municipality of Vega Alta. This specific vacation club right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned Unit B-806 and includes the right to use such unit during the 26 week of each year until December 31, of the year 2070, such week commencing at 12:00 noon on the 26 Saturday of each calendar year and ending at 12:00 noon of the same day of the following week, coupled with the membership in the Hyatt Vacation Club o a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of right to use a specific week in Unit B-806 the use of the said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of the prior to the commencement of said interval. In the absence of such exercise, other owners of vacation club rights in the Haciendas del Mar, Vacation Club Regime and owners of timeshare or vacation club rights in resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to with this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first come, first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in

such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of Hacienda del Mar, a Vacation Club Regime to the vacation club regime. This vacation club right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 2.63132% in the Facilities and common expenses of the vacation club regime. Esta descripción de la propiedad corresponde a la finca número 14,390 inscrito por asiento abreviado al folio 3523 del tomo 332 de Vega Alta, según inscripción 4ta. Registro de la Propiedad Bayamón, Sección III. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Hacienda del Mar Owners Associaton el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $22,523.73 por concepto de cuotas de mantenimiento de los elementos comunes correspondientes a la unidad B 806 semana 26. La fecha y hora de la subasta es como sigue: Subasta: Se celebrará el día 28 de marzo de 2023, a las 11:15 a.m. La subasta de dicha propiedad se llevará a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Si se declara desierta la subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca dentro de los veinte (20) días siguientes, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Vega Baja, durante horas laborables y a través de SUMAC. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo

de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones. Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán: la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la comandancia de la Policía más cercana al Tribunal de Vega Baja. Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 31 de enero de 2023. Alg. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR. *

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA

TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE AGUADILLA SAN CARLOS MORTGAGE, LLC

Demandante V. DEB NAWOROL, AMNADA NAWOROL, AARON NAWOROL MIEMBROS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE EDWARD

NAWOROL; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO MIEMBROS

DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE EDWARD NAWOROL

Demandado(a)

Civil: AG2022CV00599. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: DEB NAWOROL, AMNADA NAWOROL, AARON NAWOROL MIEMBROS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE EDWARD NAWOROL; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO MIEMBROS

DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE EDWARD NAWOROL.

DIRECCIONES: COND. VILLAS DEL MONTE Y MAR APT A-6, ISABELA, PR 00662; 1610 ROLLING ROAD, BELAIR, MD 21014.

P/C LCDO. JAVIER MONTALVO CINTRÓN. PO BOX 11750, SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO 00910-1750. (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 24 de enero de 2023, este

Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 26 de enero de 2023. En Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, el 26 de enero de 2023. SARAHÍ REYES PÉREZ, SECRETARIA. NATHALIE I. ACEVEDO QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL I.

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO LIME HOMES, LTD.

Plaintiff, V. JUAN SANTANA GONZALEZ, MADELINE ROSA FIGUEROA, AND THE CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP COMPOSED BY THEM

Defendants

Civil No.: 17-1927. JAG. Re: MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND COLLECTION OF MONIES. NOTICE OF JUDGMENT BY PUBLICATION.

To: JUAN SANTANA GONZALEZ, MADELINE ROSA FIGUEROA, AND THE CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP COMPOSED BY THEM.

THE CLERK OF THE COURT notifies you that on October 181h, 2019 the Court entered Amended Judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against you. The amended judgment has been duly registered, and its terms are available for review in the Clerk’s office. This notification shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, within ten (10) days after its issuance. THEREFORE, this notice is hereby given to you that judgment has been entered against you in the instant proceedings. The thirty (30) day term to file a notice of appeal will begin to elapse on the day this judicial notice is published in a newspaper of

general circulation in Puerto Rico. Such notice will be deemed effective on the date of publication. A copy of the Notice of Judgment by Publication and Judgment was sent to your last known address by certified mail, return receipt requested, within the (10) days of the one and only publication of this judicial sale. San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 24th day of January 2023.

AGNES FERRER-AUFFRANT, ESQ., ACTING CLERK OF THE COURT. SULMA LÓPEZDEFILLÓ, DEPUTY CLERK. LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Demandante V. SUCESIÓN DE RAMÓN RODRÍGUEZ MARTÍNEZ; Y SUCESIÓN DE ROSARIO BÁEZ JIMÉNEZ, AMBAS COMPUESTAS

POR “JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE” COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE DICHAS SUCESIONES; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Demandados Civil Núm.: SJ2022CV08269.

Sala: 604. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO E INTERPELACIÓN. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO E INTERPELACIÓN DIRIGIDOS

A: “JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE” COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LAS SUCESIONES DE RAMÓN RODRÍGUEZ MARTÍNEZ, Y DE ROSARIO BÁEZ JIMÉNEZ. SABANA

LLANA WARD #385 FIGUEROA STREET, VICTORIA SECTOR, SAN JUAN, PR 00923. Queden emplazados, notificados e interpelados, que en este Tribunal se ha radicado Demanda sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca de la que surge lo siguiente: Que la parte demandante ha declarado la totalidad de la deuda que origina la presente causa de acción vencida; y al día 1ro de abril de 2022, la parte demandada le adeuda a la parte demandante las siguientes cantidades:

$69,821.50 por concepto de principal; generando intereses a razón de 5.00% desde el 1ro de marzo de 2022; cargos por demora los cuales al igual que los intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda reclamada en este pleito, y la suma de $7,540.90 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado; y demás créditos accesorios garantizados hipotecariamente. La propiedad hipotecada cuya ejecución se solicita tiene la siguiente descripción y localización: URBANA: Parcela de terreno situada en el Barrio Sabana Llana del término municipal de Río Piedras, que forma parte de la finca conocida con el nombre de Urbanización San Ciprián y marcado con el número diez y ocho de los solares de la citada Urbanización de San Ciprián, según el Plano de la Urbanización San Ciprián, rectificado y firmado por el Ingeniero Ricardo E. Mediavilla, el día seis de septiembre de mil novecientos cuarenta y cinco. Este solar tiene una cabida total de ciento cincuenta y cuatro metros y catorce centímetros. Colinda por el NORTE, con Adela Camman, en diez metros; por el SUR, con la Calle número uno de la misma Urbanización, en diez metros; por el OESTE, con el solar número diez y siete de la misma Urbanización, en quince metros con cuarenta y un centímetros; por el ESTE, con el solar número diez y nueve de la misma Urbanización, en quince metros con cuarenta y tres centímetros. Inscrita en la finca número 1,950 (antes 11,458), al folio 241 del tomo 45 de Sabana Llana. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección V de San Juan. Por la presente se le emplaza y notifica que debe contestar la demanda incoada en su contra dentro del término de treinta (30) días a partir de la publicación del presente edicto. Además, en cuanto a la interpelación de los herederos del causante, a que dentro del término legal de treinta (30) días contados a partir de la fecha de la notificación de la presente Orden, acepten o repudien la participación que les corresponda en la herencia del causante conforme dispone el Artículo al Art. 1578 del Código Civil de Puerto Rico (31 L.P.R.A. § 11021). de no expresarse dentro de ese término de treinta (30) días en torno a su aceptación o repudiación de herencia, se tendrá por aceptada. También se le APERCIBE a los herederos antes mencionados que luego del transcurso del término de treinta (30) días antes señalado contados a partir de la fecha de la notificación de la presente Orden, se presumirá que han aceptado la herencia del causante y, por consiguiente, responden por las cargas de

dicha herencia conforme dispone el conforme al Art. 1578 del Código Civil de Puerto Rico (31 L.P.R.A. § 11021). Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr/sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio. Si usted deja de presentar y notificar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el Tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la Demanda, o cualquier otro, si el Tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. Los abogados de la parte demandante son: ABOGADOS DE LA PARTE

DEMANDANTE:

Lcdo. Reggie Díaz Hernández RUA Núm.: 16,393

BERMÚDEZ & DÍAZ, LLP Edificio Ochoa, 500 Calle De La Tanca Suite 209 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901

Tel.: (787) 523-2670 / Fax: (787) 523-2664 rdíaz@bdprlaw.com

Expido este edicto bajo mi firma y el sello de este Tribunal, hoy 27 de enero de 2023. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECHETARIA REGIONAL. BRENDA BÁEZ ACABA, SECRETARIA DE SERVICIOS A SALA.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE AÑASCO BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Demandante V. IRVING D MIRANDA SANCHEZ, DIANA RIOS PEREZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandado(a)

Civil: AÑ2018CV00111. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: IRVING D MIRANDA SANCHEZ, DIANA RIOS PEREZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS. (Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 26 de enero de 2023, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada

en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 27 de enero de 2023. En Añasco, Puerto Rico, el 27 de enero de 2023. LCDA. NORMA G. SANTANA IRIZARRY, SECRETARIA. LUZ NELDY CHICO ACEVEDO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMÓN COOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CREDITO DE RINCON

Demandante V. DARGMAR SANTIAGO SOSTRE

Demandado(a)

Civil: TB2021CV00279. Sala: 701. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA (VÍA ORDINARIA). NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: DAGMAR

SANTIAGO SOSTRE. (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 30 de enero de 2023, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Co-

pia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 30 de enero de 2023. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 30 de enero de 2023. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. MARÍA E. COLLAZO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN SALA MUNICIPAL DDR NORTE LLC, S.E. Demandante, V. LUXURY METALS, INC.

F/K/A X-TIME JEWELRY, INC. D/B/A X-TIME

JEWELRY; GOLD & WATCHES CORP.

Demandados Civil Núm.: BY2022CV06053. (504). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: LUXURY METALS, INC.

F/K/A X-TIME JEWELRY, INC. D/B/A X-TIME

JEWELRY. #74 SANTA CRUZ APT. 2J COND. RIVERSIDE PLAZA, BAYAMÓN, P.R. 00961; P.O. BOX 244 DORADO, P.R. 00646-0244; URB. CORALES 2, 737 CALLE MAR DE BENGAL, DORADO, P.R. 00646. Por la presente se le notifica que se ha radicado en su contra una Demanda de Cobro de Dinero en su contra en la que se reclama una deuda ascendente a $11,392.80. Se le emplaza y requiere para que notifique a: Lcda. Mónica Ramos Benítez RUA Núm. 22,096 mramos@ferraiuoli.com

FERRAIUOLI, LLC

P.O. Box 195168 San Juan, PR 00919-5168 Tel: 787-766-7000

Abogados de la parte demandante, con copia de respuesta a la Demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este edicto Usted deberá presentar alegación responsiva a través del Sistema

Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: http://unired.ramajudicial.pr/ sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia 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. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y con el sello del Tri-

bunal. DADO hoy en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, 24 de enero de 2023. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. VIVIAN J. SANABRIA, SUBSECRETARIA.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN SALA MUNICIPAL DDR NORTE LLC, S.E. Demandante, V. LUXURY METALS, INC.

F/K/A X-TIME JEWELRY, INC. D/B/A X-TIME

JEWELRY; GOLD & WATCHES CORP. Demandados

Civil Núm.: BY2022CV06053. (504). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: GOLD & WATCHES CORP. CENTRO GRAN

CARIBE MALL #40, VEGA ALTA, P.R. 00962; PO BOX 218, VEGA ALTA, P.R. 00692; URB. CORALES

2, 737 CALLE MAR DE BENGAL, DORADO, P.R. 00646. Por la presente se le notifica que se ha radicado en su contra una Demanda de Cobro de Dinero en su contra en la que se reclama una deuda ascendente a $11,392.80. Se le emplaza y requiere para que notifique a: Lcda. Mónica Ramos Benítez RUA Núm. 22,096 mramos@ferraiuoli.com

FERRAIUOLI, LLC

P.O. Box 195168 San Juan, PR 00919-5168 Tel: 787-766-7000 Abogados de la parte demandante, con copia de respuesta a la Demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este edicto Usted deberá presentar alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: http://unired.ramajudicial.pr/ sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia 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. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y con el sello del Tribunal. DADO hoy en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, 24 de enero de 2023. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. VIVIAN J. SANABRIA, SUBSECRETARIA.

DE PUERTO RICO

Demandante V. SUCESION

DE ROSA CARRASQUILLO

MARTINEZ COMPUESTA

POR RAFAEL ANGEL

LINARES ONEILL T/C/C

RAFAEL LINARES ONEIL, ET ALS

Demandado(a)

Civil: FECI201501021. Sala:

409. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO, EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA.

NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: FULANO DE TAL, FULANA DE TAL, SUTANO DE TAL, SUTANA DE TAL, A, B, Y C COMO POSIBLES MIEMBROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION DE ROSA CARASQUILLO MARTINES.

(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 24 de marzo de 2022, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 25 de enero de 2023. En Carolina, Puerto Rico, el 25 de enero de 2023.

LCDA. MARILYN APONTE RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA. IDA L. FERNÁNDEZ RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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CASITAS BLANCAS LLC

Demandante V. PEDRO JAIME

LÓPEZ BERGOLLO

Demandado

Civil Núm.: SJ2022CV01534. In

Rem: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA (VÍA ORDINARIA). LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉ-

RICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA. El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, hago saber a la parte demandada PEDRO JAIME LÓPEZ BERGOLLO, y al PÚBLICO EN GENERAL; que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el 19 de julio de 2022, por la Secretaría del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta por el precio mínimo de $445,000.00 y al mejor postor, pagadero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o giro postal, a nombre del alguacil del tribunal, la propiedad que se describe a continuación: APT. 211, COND.

TORRE CIBELES, 592 CALLE

CESAR GONZÁLEZ, SAN JUAN, PR 00918, y que se describe de la siguiente manera:

URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORI-

ZONTAL: Apartamento identificado el número 211, localizado el piso número 2 del Edificio número 1 del Condominio Torre Cibeles, a su vez ubicado en la Avenida César González, barrio Hato Rey, del término municipal de San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tiene una cabida superficial total de 2222.87 pies cuadrados, equivalentes a 206.51 metros cuadrados. Colinda por el NORTE, en una distancia de 67’ pies lineales equivalentes a 20.42 metros lineales con elementos exteriores; por el SUR, en una distancia de 67’ pies lineales equivalentes a 20.42 metros lineales con área de pasillo, cuarto de conserje, cuarto eléctrico, área de elevador, recibidor de elevador, área abierta y elementos exteriores; por el ESTE, en distancia de 44’8” equivalentes a 13.61 metros lineales con el apartamento número 212 y área de elevador y por el OESTE, en una distancia de 44’8” equivalentes a 13.61 metros lineales con elementos exteriores y cuarto de conserje. Contiene: cocina, dos y medio baños, tres dormitorios, dos closets, un walkin-closet, sala-comedor, family, laundry y balcón. La puerta principal de acceso de este apartamento se encuentra en su colindancia Sur. Le corresponde una participación en los elementos comunes generales de .66%. Le pertenece además el uso y disfrute como anejos de dos áreas para estacionamientos, identificadas con los números 312 y 313 localizados en el tercer nivel del Edificio número 3. Le pertenece también el uso y disfrute como anejo de un área de storage identificado con el número 19. Finca 42030 inscrita al folio 112 del tomo 1571 de Río Piedras Norte, Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección II. La finca antes descrita se encuentra afecta a los si-

guientes gravámenes: (i) Hipoteca en garantía de pagaré a favor de Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Puerto Rico, o a su orden, por la suma de $445,000.00 con intereses al 5 7/8% anual y vencimiento 1 de agosto de 2049. Constituida por la Escritura 272 otorgada en San Juan el 31 de julio de 2009 ante el notario Lizbeth

Avilés Vega, e inscrita al folio 112 del tomo 1571 de Río Piedras Norte, finca 42030, inscripción 2ª. CANCELADA PARCIALMENTE en una suma de $20,193.00 y MODIFICADA en cuanto a su interés y vencimiento, siendo ahora su principal por $424,807.00 con intereses al 3.850% comenzando el 1 de mayo de 2014 al 1 de abril de 2017 e intereses al 5.875% comenzando el 1 de mayo de 2017 hasta su vencimiento 1 de abril de 2054, según consta de la escritura 149 otorgada en San Juan el 31 de marzo de 2014 ante el notario Juan A. Martínez Romero, e inscrita al folio 113 del tomo 1571 de Rio Piedras Norte, finca 42030, inscripción 3ª. CANCELADA PARCIALMENTE en una suma de $777.10 y MODIFICADA en cuanto a su interés, siendo ahora su principal por $424,029.90 con intereses al 5.875% comenzando el 1 de septiembre de 2020 hasta su vencimiento 1 de abril de 2054, según consta de la escritura 91 otorgada en San Juan el 20 de julio de 2017 ante el notario Luis Yamil Rodríguez San Miguel, e inscrita al tomo Karibe, finca 42030 de Rio Piedras Norte, inscripción 4ª. La hipoteca objeto de esta ejecución es la que ha quedado descrita en el inciso (i). Será celebrada la subasta para con el importe de la misma satisfacer la sentencia dicta el 1 de junio de 2022, mediante la cual se condenó a la parte demandada pagar a la parte demandante la suma de $416,965.61 de principal, más interés al 3.85% anual que continuarán acumulándose hasta el saldo total, $484.61 de otros cargos, $42,105.60 de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, más cualquier otro desembolso que haya efectuado o efectúe la parte demandante durante la tramitación de este caso para otros adelantos de conformidad con el Contrato Hipotecario, incluyendo primas de seguro de hipoteca, prima de seguro de siniestro y cargos por demora.

La PRIMERA SUBASTA será celebrada el día 27 DE FEBRERO DE 2023, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la oficina del Alguacil, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, Puerto Rico. Servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la cantidad de $445,000.00, sin admitirse oferta inferior. De no haber remate ni adjudicación, celebraré SEGUNDA SUBAS-

TA el día 7 DE MARZO DE 2023, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar, en la que servirá como tipo mínimo, dos terceras (2/3) partes del precio pactado para la primera subasta, o sea, $296,666.67. Si no hubiese remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, celebraré TERCERA SUBASTA el día 14 DE MARZO DE 2023, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar en la que regirá como tipo mínimo, la mitad del precio pactado para la primera subasta, o sea, $222,500.00. El Alguacil que suscribe hizo constar que toda licitación deberá hacerse para pagar su importe en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América, de acuerdo con la Ley y de acuerdo con lo anunciado en este Aviso de Subasta. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables. Se entiende que todo licitador que comparezca a la subasta señalada en este caso acepta como bastante la titulación que da base a la misma. Se entiende que cualquier carga y/o gravamen anterior y/o preferente, si la hubiere al crédito que da base a esta ejecución continuará subsistente, entendiéndose, además, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción cualquier parte del remanente del precio de licitación. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Vendida o adjudicada la finca o derecho hipotecado y consignado el precio correspondiente, en esa misma fecha o fecha posterior, el alguacil que celebró la subasta procederá a otorgar la correspondiente escritura pública de traspaso en representación del dueño o titular de los bienes hipotecados, ante el notario que elija el adjudicatario o comprador, quien deberá abonar el importe de tal escritura.

El alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial al nuevo dueño, si así se lo solicita dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la confirmación de la venta o adjudicación. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del deudor la ocupen. Y PARA CONOCIMIENTO DE LOS LICITADORES Y DEL PUBLICO EN GENERAL y para su publicación de acuerdo con la Ley, expido el presente Edicto bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy 1 de febrero de 2023. PEDRO HIEYE GONZÁLEZ, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE SAN JUAN.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Demandante Vs. SUCESIÓN DE DELFÍN

SEPÚLVEDA NAZARIO COMPUESTA POR SU HEREDERA CONOCIDA TANIA SEPÚLVEDA; SUCESIÓN DE MARIEL

IVONNE SANTANA

VÁZQUEZ T/C/C MURIEL

IVONNE SANTANA VÁZQUEZ; SUCESIÓN DE MIRIAM SEPÚLVEDA; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERÉS EN DICHAS SUCESIONES

Demandados

Civil Núm.: SJ2021CV08229. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE. UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS.

A: SUCESIÓN DE DELFÍN SEPÚLVEDA NAZARIO COMPUESTA POR SU HEREDERA CONOCIDA TANIA SEPÚLVEDA; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERÉS DE LAS SUCESIONES DE DELFÍN SEPÚLVEDA

NAZARIO, MARIEL IVONNE SANTANA VÁZQUEZ T/C/C MURIEL

IVONNE SANTANA VÁZQUEZ Y MIRIAM SEPÚLVEDA. URB.

SANTA CLARA Q-22, CALLE EMAJAGUA SAN JUAN, PR 00969; DIRECCIÓN POSTAL: PO BOX 771 SABANA GRANDE, PR 00637-0771.

POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza para que presente al tribunal su alegación responsiva dentro de los 30 días a partir de la publicación de este edicto. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: 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. Se le apercibe que conforme al artículo+ 1578 del Código Civil, 31 L.P.R.A. §11021, usted tiene 30 días para aceptar o repudiar la herencia desde la publicación de este edicto. A esos efectos, de no rechazarla, se tendrá la herencia por aceptada. Representa a la parte demandante, la representación legal cuyo nombre, dirección y teléfono se consigna de inmediato: BUFETE FORTUÑO & FORTUÑO

FAS, C.S.P. LCDO. JUAN C. FORTUÑO FAS

RÚA NÚM.: 11416 PO BOX 3908, GUAYABO, PR 00970

TEL.: 787-751-5920, Fax: 787-751-6155

E-MAIL: ejecuciones@fortuno-law.com

En San Juan, Puerto Rico, a 20 de enero de 2023. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. FERNÁNDEZ DEL VALLE, LUZ E., SUB-SECRETARIA.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE SAN JUAN MWPR, LLC

Demandante V. SUCESION DE MARIA

VALENTIN VALDES

T/C/C MARIA VALENTIN

VALDEZ COMPUESTA

POR LUIS ENRIQUE

GUZMAN VALENTIN, MARIA ELISA VALENTIN

VALDES,NORMA IRIS

ROSARIO VALENTIN, ROSALINDA ROSARIO VALENTIN; FULANO

DE TAL Y MENGANA DEL TAL COMO

POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; SUCESION ALBERTO

ROSARIO VALENTIN COMPUESTA POR

MENGANO DE TAL Y MENGANA DE TAL COMO

POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; SUCESION DE PEDRO

JUAN ROSARIO

VALENTIN COMPUESTA

POR ZUTANO DE TAL Y ZUTANA DE TAL COMO

POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; SUCESION DE RICARDO

ROSARIO VALENTIN COMPUESTA POR

PERENSEJO DE TAL Y PERENSEJA DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; ADMINISTRACION

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

Demandados

Civil Núm.: SJ2020CV04613.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. AVISO DE VENTA EN PÚBLICA SUBASTA.

A: SUCESION DE MARIA VALENTIN VALDES

T/C/C MARIA VALENTIN

VALDEZ COMPUESTA POR LUIS ENRIQUE

GUZMAN VALENTIN, MARIA ELISA VALENTIN VALDES,NORMA IRIS

ROSARIO VALENTIN, ROSALINDA ROSARIO VALENTIN; FULANO DE TAL Y MENGANA DEL TAL COMO

POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; SUCESION ALBERTO ROSARIO VALENTIN COMPUESTA POR

MENGANO DE TAL Y MENGANA DE TAL COMO

POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; SUCESION DE PEDRO

JUAN ROSARIO

VALENTIN COMPUESTA

POR ZUTANO DE TAL Y ZUTANA DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; SUCESION DE RICARDO ROSARIO VALENTIN COMPUESTA POR PERENSEJO DE TAL Y PERENSEJA DE TAL COMO POSIBLES

HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; ADMINISTRACION

PARA EL SUSTENTO DE MENORES Y CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES Y AL PUBLICO EN GENERAL:

El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior, Centro Judicial de San Juan, San Juan, 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 el bien hipotecado 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 a saber. Que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el día 2 de enero de 2023, por la Secretaria del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor la propiedad que ubica y se describe a continuación: Dirección de la Propiedad: Condominio Lopez Sicardo Edif.12 Apt.100, San Juan, PR 00923.

URBANA: PROPIEDAD HO-

RIZONTAL: Apartamento residencial marcado con el numero (100) del Edificio (12) del plano de inscripción del Proyecto PR tres guion nueve (PR3-9) denominado Rafael Lopez Sicardo, radicado en el Barrio Sabana Llana del término municipal de San Juan, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de quinientos cuarenta y cuatro punto cuarenta quinientos cuarenta y cuatro punto cuarenta y nueve pies cuadrados (544.49 p.c). En lindes por el NORTE, con espacio exterior, distancia de veintitrés pies dos pulgadas (23’2”); por el SUR, con espacio exterior, distancia de veintitrés pies dos pulgadas (23’ 2”); por el ESTE, con espacio exterior, distancia de veintitrés pies seis pulgadas (23’6”) y por el OESTE, con apartamento número noventa y nueve (99) con pared común distancia de veintitrés pies seis pulgadas (23’6”). Este apartamento consta de dos dormitorios, sala-comedor, cocina, baño y balcón. La puerta prin-

cipal consta de entrada a este apartamento queda al sureste.

Este apartamento participa en punto tres mil novecientos cuarenta y un (.39415%) por ciento de los elementos comunes del Residencial Rafael Lopez Sicardo. Ubica en el primer piso.

Inscrita al folio 148 del tomo 607 de Sabana Llana, finca número 24,658; Registro de la Propiedad Sección Quinta de San Juan. El producto de la subasta se destinará a proteger la acreencia del acreedor hipotecario, hasta donde alcance, en virtud de la SENTENCIA dictada a su favor el 9 de noviembre de 2022 en el presente caso civil, a saber que al 21 de junio de 2021 los demandados adeudaban a los demandantes un balance insoluto de $46,156.94 el lo cual se desglosa en $40,746.37 de principal, $4,356.12 de intereses, los cuales se continúan acumulándose a razón de $6.51 al día (“per diem”) hasta el saldo total de la deuda, $212.96 de cargos por demora, $774.30 d`ve otros cargos (recoverable expenses), $67.19 de cargos de cuenta plica negativa (negative escrow), más costas y gastos y honorarios de abogado equivalente al 10% del principal del pagare, o sea, por la cantidad de $4,350.00, según pactados por las partes, disponiéndose que si quedare algún remanente luego de pagarse las sumas antes mencionadas del mismo deberá ser depositado en la Secretaria del Tribunal para ser entregado a los demandados previa solicitud y orden del Tribunal. La venta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen que afecte la mencionada finca. La adjudicación se hará al mejor postor, quien deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el acto mismo de la adjudicación, en efectivo (moneda del curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América), giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del alguacil del Tribunal. LA PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a efecto el día 7 DE MARZO DE 2023, A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la oficina del referido Alguacil, localizada en el Centro Judicial de San Juan, San Juan , Puerto Rico. Que el precio mínimo fijado para la PRIMERA SUBASTA es de $43,500.00. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una SEGUNDA SUBASTA, la misma se llevará a efecto el día 14 DE MARZO DE 2023, A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo para la SEGUNDA SUBASTA será de $29,000.00, 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 21 DE MARZO DE 2023, A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo para la TERCERA SUBASTA será de $21,750.00 equivalentes a la mitad (1/2) del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente; se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor, todo ello a tenor con lo dispone el Articulo 104 de la Ley Núm. 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015 conocida como “Ley del Registro de la Propiedad Inmueble del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico”. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquiere libre de toda carga y gravamen que afecte la mencionada finca según el Artículo 102, inciso 6. Una vez confirmada la venta judicial por el Honorable Tribunal, se procederá a otorgar la correspondiente escritura de venta judicial y se pondrá al comprador en posesión física del inmueble de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda aquella persona o personas que tengan interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, y para conocimiento de todos los licitadores y el público en general, el presente Edicto se publicará por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas, con un intervalo de por lo menos siete días entre ambas publicaciones, en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico y se fijará además en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio en que ha de celebrarse dicha venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía. Se les informa, por último, que: a. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la secretaría del tribunal durante las horas laborables. b. Que se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. EXPIDO, el presente EDICTO, en San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy día 26 de enero de 2023. EDWIN

E. LÓPEZ MULERO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR, ALGUACIL DE LA DIVISIÓN DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INS-

TANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE CABO ROJO

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Demandante V. SONIA MORENO SERRANO

Demandado(a)

Civil Núm.: HO2022CV00053.

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

A: SONIA MORENO SERRANO.

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)

EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 27 de enero de 2023, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 30 de enero de 2023. En Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, el 30 de enero de 2023. NORMA G. SANTANA

IRIZARRY, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. MARÍA M. AVILÉS

BONILLA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU-

NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA

SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMÓN

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Parte Demandante Vs. IVONNE MARIE

MERCADO LARA

Parte Demandada

Civil Núm.: BY2022CV06416.

(702). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO, EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS E.E.U.U., EL ES-

TADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. A La Parte Demandada IVONNE MARIE MERCADO LARA A SUS ÚLTIMAS DIRECCIONES CONOCIDAS: COND. PARK WEST, APT. 24, BAYAMÓN, PR 00961, 200 PARKWEST APT 24, BAYAMÓN PR 00961-8365,1908 BLUE CREEK LN UNIT 1908-B, ARLINGTON, TX 760062668, 2800 NE GREEN OAKS BLVD APT. 2304, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050-7908 Y URB LEVITTOWN LAKES, AA38 CALLE MARGARITA S, LEVITTOWN, PR 009494523.

Queda usted notificado que en este Tribunal se ha radicado demanda sobre ejecución de hipoteca por la vía ordinaria en la que se alega que se adeuda las siguientes cantidades $112,540.07 de principal, más intereses sobre dicha suma al 4.250% anual desde el 1 de junio de 2022 hasta su completo pago, más $105.24 de recargos acumulados, los cuales continuarán en aumento hasta el saldo total de la deuda, más la cantidad estipulada de $11,531.10 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato del préstamo, incluyendo pero sin limitarse a gastos de mantenimiento, inspecciones y otros adelantos “corporate advances”. La propiedad que garantiza hipotecariamente el préstamo es la siguiente:

URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Apartamento número 24. Apartamento residencial de forma irregular identificado con el número 24 del Condominio Park West localizado en zona urbana del término municipal de Bayamón, Puerto Rico. El área aproximada de este apartamento es de 850.78 pies cuadrados, equivalentes a 79.04 metros cuadrados. Colinda por el NORTE: en una distancia aproximada de 32’ 9” con espacio aéreo común; por el SUR: en una distancia aproximada de 32’ 9” con espacio aéreo común; por el ESTE: en una distancia aproximada de 29” con el apartamento número 31; y por el OESTE: en una distancia aproximada de 32’ 9” con espacio aéreo común y con área común. La puerta de entrada de este apartamento está localizada en su colindancia Oeste a través de la cual se llega a los elementos comunes generales por los cuales se tiene acceso a la vía pública. Este apartamento consta de sala-comedor, cocina, lavadero, dos baños y 3

cuartos dormitorios. Le corresponde como anejo un espacio de estacionamiento sencillos identificado con los números 81 y 82. Tiene una participación equivalente a 0.006869% en los elementos comunes generales del Condominio. Inscrita al folio 177 del tomo 255 de Bayamón Norte, Finca 12409. Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección III. La escritura de hipoteca consta inscrita al folio 178 del tomo 255 de Bayamón Norte, Finca 12409. Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección III. Inscripción cuarta. La escritura de modificación de hipoteca consta inscrita al tomo Karibe de Bayamón Norte, Finca 12409. Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección III. Inscripción quinta. La demandante es la tenedora por endoso en blanco, por valor recibido y de buena fe del referido pagaré objeto de la presente acción. La parte demandada deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Administración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del Tribunal. Se le advierte que si no contesta la demanda, radicando el original de la contestación en este Tribunal y enviando copia de la contestación a la abogada de la Parte Demandante, Lcda. Belma Alonso García, cuya dirección es: PO Box 3922, Guaynabo Puerto Rico 009703922, Teléfono y Fax: (787) 789-1826, (787) 708-0566 correo electrónico: oficinabelmaalonso@gmail.com, dentro del término de treinta (30) días de la publicación de este edicto, excluyéndose el día de la publicación, se le anotará la rebeldía y se le dictará Sentencia en su contra, concediendo el remedio solicitado sin más citarle ni oírle. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y el sello del Tribunal, hoy 27 de enero de 2023, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. MIRCIENID GONZÁLEZ TORRES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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Demandante Vs. SUCESION GREGORIO

GUILLERMO BLAIN IBAÑEZ COMPUESTA

POR YAMIL BLAIN

LEON, JULIO CESAR

BLAIN LEON; JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; NORA GEORGINA LEON ALVAREZ POR SI Y EN LA CUOTA VIUDAL USUFRUCTUARIA; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES

Demandados

Civil Núm.: SJ2021CV06021.

Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, 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 San Juan, 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 San Juan, el 7 DE MARZO DE 2023, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, todo derecho título, participación o interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar sito en el Barrio Monacillos de la municipalidad de Río Piedras antes, hoy San Juan, Puerto Rico, marcado con el número dieciocho “A” del Bloque “LD” de la Urbanización Caparra Terrace con un área superficial de doscientos treinta y siete punto cincuenta metros cuadrados (237.50 M.C.). En lindes por el NORTE, en nueve metros con el solar siete del Bloque “LD”; por el SUR, en nueve punto cincuenta metros con la calle noventa y nueve de la Urbanización; por el ESTE, en veinticinco metros con el solar número dieciocho “B” del Bloque “LD”; y por el OESTE, en veinticinco metros con el solar número diecinueve del Bloque “LD”. Enclava edificación para fines residenciales. Finca número 14,296, inscrita al folio 43 del tomo 377 de Monacillos, Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección III. La Hipoteca Revertida consta inscrita al folio 157 del tomo 932 de Monacillos, Registro de la Pro-

piedad de San Juan, Sección III, inscripción 9ª. Propiedad localizada en: URB. CAPARRA TERRACE, 1333 CALLE 8 SO, SAN JUAN, PR 00921. 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. Suma de la Carga: $244,500.00. Fecha de Vencimiento: 15 de febrero de 2088. 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 $244,500.00, 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 San Juan, el 14 DE MARZO DE 2023, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, y se establece como mínima para dicha segunda subasta la suma de $163,000.00, 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 $122,250.00, la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado y dicha subasta se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, el 21 DE MARZO DE 2023, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para, con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante, el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor ascendente a la suma de $137,862.18 por concepto de principal, la cual no incluye intereses y otros gastos acumulados hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2021. La suma global vencida, liquida y exigible incluyendo intereses y otros gastos acumulados hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2021 es de $163,733.80, más $24,450.00 por concepto de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado estipulados en caso de reclamación judicial. 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 San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy 30 de enero de 2023. EDWIN E. LÓPEZ MULERO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #368.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Parte Demandante Vs. FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO MIEMBROS DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERÉS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE HÉCTOR OLIVERAS CUMMINGS; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD DOE COMO MIEMBROS DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERÉS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE CARMEN ROSA DELGADO MENA; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM); DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: SJ2021CV06142. (604). Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO MIEMBROS DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERÉS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE HÉCTOR OLIVERAS CUMMINGS; JOHN

Bucs’ Brady says he’s retiring, for good this time

By EMMANUEL MORGAN

Tom Brady, one of the world’s most decorated professional athletes and widely viewed as the greatest player in NFL history, announced Wednesday that he would retire. For good this time.

“I’ll get to the point right away,” Brady, who just completed his 23rd season, said in a short video posted on social media. “I’m retiring. For good.”

Brady, 45, exits the league as the winner of seven Super Bowls, an NFL record, and atop the list for almost every major passing statistical category. He was the oldest active player in the NFL this season but still played at an elite level through the end.

Brady retired after his third season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a campaign that at one point looked as if it wouldn’t happen: Brady had also announced on Feb. 1, 2022, that he would retire, but he reversed his decision after less than six weeks and returned to play. This season was his worst as a professional — the team finished with an 8-9 record and lost in the wild-card round of the playoffs to the Dallas Cowboys. But Brady threw for 4,694 passing yards, the third most in the league, while completing 66.8% of his passes.

The season occurred in the backdrop of a tense period in his personal life. Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen, his wife of more than 13

years, announced in October that they had divorced.

He is expected to step into a role as a TV broadcaster, after signing a deal in 2022 with Fox Sports that was reportedly worth $375 million over 10 years.

Brady also runs several businesses.

He founded the health and wellness company TB12 Sports with his longtime trainer Alex Guerrero. He also has Religion of Sports, which is a media company, and the Brady Brand clothing line.

Brady joined the Buccaneers in 2020, leading Tampa Bay to a Super Bowl victory in his first year with the team. That season came after he had left the New England Patriots, the franchise for which he had played his entire career to that point. Brady spent two decades in New England, where he won six world championships, but did not come to new contract terms and left the team as an unrestricted free agent.

The Patriots drafted Brady in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft. He won the starting quarterback job midway through his second season in 2001, replacing the injured Drew Bledsoe, and led New England that season to its first Super Bowl victory. Brady was linked to coach Bill Belichick throughout his career in New England as the

two shaped one of the league’s marquee dynasties. Along with winning six Super Bowls, tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most among NFL franchises, the Patriots appeared in nine Super Bowls and 13 AFC championship games.

But his career in New England also faced challenges. The NFL in 2015 suspended Brady for five games after an investigation into whether the team purposely deflated footballs to gain an advantage in the 2015 AFC championship game. Brady served a four-game suspension for being “generally aware” of the scandal known as Deflategate.

After appearing to fumble against the Oakland Raiders in a playoff game that preceded his first Super Bowl win, Brady was also the face of the socalled “tuck rule,” which states that if a quarterback loses possession of the ball while his arm completes an intentional forward motion, the play should be ruled an incomplete pass instead of a fumble.

Tom Brady, 45, retired after completing his worst N.F.L. season, one in which he threw for 4,694 passing yards, the third most in the league, while completing 66.8 percent of his passes.

Best conference in men’s college basketball? The Big 12.

By VICTOR MATHER

College basketball fans are always arguing about how their teams stack up — and how their conferences compare. Partisans of all the big leagues love to crow on message boards about their dominance or disparage competing conferences.

So, as the men’s basketball season heads into its final months, which conference is on top? The Big Ten? Sure, Purdue is No. 1. The Southeastern Conference? Yep, Tennessee is No. 2. Arizona and UCLA of the Pac-12 are playing well, too.

But the best and deepest conference this season is the Big 12.

To be sure, the Big 12 has been consistently strong in recent years. The past two national titles went to Kansas and Baylor, after all. But what’s different this season is its depth: Not just three or four teams, but eight or nine in the 10team Big 12 are playing at a high level this season.

Going into Tuesday’s games, the Big 12 had six teams in the top 15 of The Associated Press Top 25, six in the top 20 of Ken Pomeroy’s computer ratings and six in the top 25 of Jeff Sagarin’s ratings. ESPN’s Bracketology currently predicts that the conference will get NCAA tournament bids for eight of its 10 teams, with a ninth just missing out. Last season, it got six teams in.

The dominance was made even clearer Saturday, when Big 12 teams

were 7-3 against SEC teams in their interconference challenge event. In the most eye-opening game, unranked Oklahoma, which is only 2-6 in Big 12 play, smashed then-No. 2 Alabama, 9369, behind 30 points from guard Grant Sherfield.

The Big 12’s success has come even though the depth brings with it an unfortunate handicap: The teams have to play most of the second half of the season against one another. So almost every night a strong Big 12 team is losing to another strong Big 12 team. Those extra L’s on the record often bring less respect from Top 25 voters and sometimes the NCAA seeding committee.

Nevertheless, ESPN’s Bracketology projects the Big 12 to receive two 2 seeds (Kansas and Texas), a 3 seed (Kansas State) and three 4 seeds (Baylor, Iowa State and TCU) of its eight projected tournament teams.

Even the teams at the bottom of the Big 12 are pretty good. Oklahoma, Alabama’s recent vanquisher, is tied in second-to-last place in the conference standings but is ranked in the 30s or 40s nationally by computers and could well make the tournament. Last-place Texas Tech has a 1-8 conference record but is still ranked in the top 65 by most computers and won its challenge game as well, beating LSU.

Like all conferences, the Big 12 will lose some quality players to the NBA next season, with Gradey Dick and Jalen Wilson of Kansas and Keyonte George

of Baylor projected as first rounders. But the conference will also get a potential jolt: The Big 12 next season will add BYU, Central Florida and Cincinnati, respectable programs if not currently world-beaters. And it also will add Houston, which is currently the No. 3 team in the country. That should help take some of the sting out of losing

In the end, the Big 12 will inevitably be judged by how it performs in the NCAA tournament, and the one-anddone nature of that event leaves a wide range of possible outcomes. But as of now, the conference is looking as robust as it has in years.

Barcelona goes to court to keep a star player on its roster

By TARIQ PANJA

The frenetic last days of European soccer’s midseason player trading market — that whirlwind of spending and sales known as the January transfer window — are always full of drama. Rumors fly. Deals are made. For most clubs, the final hours, which arrived earlier this week, are spent engaged in last-minute haggling over the prices for new players.

At FC Barcelona, the Spanish club trapped in a yearslong financial crisis,

the close of this year’s window was even stranger than usual: While most of its rivals scoured the market for players, Barcelona went to court to keep hold of one of its own.

The crisis was of the club’s own making. Having spent heavily on new talent last summer despite repeated warnings that its spending violated league cost controls, Barcelona was told by the Spanish league that it could not register any new players until it could find savings or new revenues. That did not stop the team from offering a new

contract to Gavi, a prodigiously talented teenager who is one of the club’s most valuable assets.

The new contract meant a new, higher salary and, crucially, a new registration with the league. The league balked, and refused to register Gavi. And so Barcelona turned to a hometown court, and on Tuesday it got the ruling it sought.

In a statement, the club said it had persuaded a local commercial court to require Spanish league officials to register Gavi, an 18-year-old midfielder,

before the trading window closed at midnight. The court had agreed with Barcelona’s argument, the club announced, that the league’s failure to register the player would have caused the club “serious, irreparable damage.”

The Spanish league, known as La Liga, was not represented in the hearing. It said it would study the ruling before deciding the next steps, but it signaled that its battle with Barcelona over its financial controls was not over.

Oklahoma and Texas to the SEC for the 2025-26 season.

Kansas and Kansas State are clashing atop a deep Big 12 Conference.

“If the court tells us to register Gavi, we will,” a league spokesperson said. “And if there are grounds for appeal, then we will appeal it.” Should there be a successful appeal, the league, the spokesperson said, would deregister Gavi.

The case of Gavi’s new contract highlights the dire financial straits Barcelona continues to find itself in, even after its president, Joan Laporta, swept back into office in 2021 on a promise to restore the club’s reputation and its finances after a fiscal collapse that had sent FC Barcelona spiraling toward bankruptcy.

Laporta managed to raise money quickly. Lots of it, in fact, under a program in which Barcelona sold club assets — including years of commercial rights — to outside investors. But instead of using that influx of cash to balance the books, Laporta went on a mammoth shopping spree, bringing in a slew of new players. The acquisitions left the club’s fortunes reliant on sporting success, coupled with the need for even more

new revenue sources.

The results have been mixed. Barcelona sits atop the Spanish league with half the season remaining, but a humiliating — and financially disastrous — exit from the Champions League in the group stage has raised new doubts about its financial prospects.

La Liga President Javier Tebas this week offered an explanation for why Barcelona could not register Gavi.

In the league’s view, he said, the new deal would put Barcelona in violation of financial limits when it went into effect.

“The issue of not registering Gavi comes as a consequence of the fact that it is a registration that takes effect next season and has no effect in the coming six months,” Tebas said in comments reported by the Spanish news media this week. He said Barcelona’s budget deficit next season would be more than 200 million euros — more than $217 million — based on current income projections, “so it does not seem appropriate to accept that registration.”

With the Spanish league unequivocal in its refusal to

bend regulations to allow Barcelona to register any more players, the club’s board took its plea to the local court.

In its submission, made Friday, the club said not being able to sign Gavi to his new contract — which he had agreed to in September — by the close of the January window “would imply the player’s free agency and therefore cause serious, irreparable damage to FC Barcelona.”

If the ruling stands, La Liga’s decade-old fiscal regulations, which had been drawn up with the clubs’ input in an effort to reduce volatility, would be rendered unenforceable, with teams able to bypass the regulations by challenging them in civil courts. Barcelona has largely been an outlier in failing to stay within the designated spending cap, which is calculated as a percentage of each team’s earnings from its soccer operations. The league in recent months has moved to tighten those rules further by limiting the impact of the type of asset sales Barcelona has employed on teams’ salary and player cost caps.

Investigation into Alexander Zverev finds insufficient evidence for abuse claims

By MATTHEW FUTTERMAN

The men’s professional tennis tour will not punish German star Alexander Zverev in connection with allegations that he assaulted his girlfriend in 2019. After a 15-month investigation, the ATP Tour announced earlier this week that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations and that it would take no disciplinary action against Zverev.

The ATP commissioned the investigation after Zverev’s former girlfriend Olya Sharypova, a Russian former tennis player, said that Zverev repeatedly abused her during confrontations in New York, Shanghai, Monaco and Geneva.

The investigation was conducted by The Lake Forest Group, a third-party consultant, working with the ATP’s outside legal counsel, Florida-based firm Smith Hulsey & Busey. The ATP issued a news release Tuesday but did not publish a full report.

Zverev and Sharypova both cooperated with the investigation, which included extensive interviews with them, as well as family members, friends and other tennis players. Investigators also reviewed text messages, audio files and photos, some of which came from a forensic analysis of Zverev’s phone. Sharypova did not file criminal charges against Zverev.

Zverev has denied the allegations and said he supported the ATP carrying out an investigation. The allegations appeared on social media and in a lengthy article in Slate published in 2021.

“From the beginning, I have maintained my innocence and denied the baseless allegations made against me,” Zverev said in a statement Tuesday. “I welcomed and fully cooperated with the ATP’s investigation and am grateful for the organization’s time and attention in this matter.”

Zverev has also sued Slate, and a German court ruled after a preliminary hearing that the evidence presented in the article was not sufficient under German law to justify the impact on him. That decision stated the article needed to have enough balance that it did not leave the impression that Zverev was guilty of the acts Sharypova accused him of committing.

Zverev, the Olympic gold medalist in men’s singles in 2021, continued to play during the investigation and recorded some of his biggest wins during that time, including at the tour’s season-ending ATP Finals. He severely injured an ankle in June 2022 in the semifinals of the French Open but returned to playing competitively late in the fall; he played in January in the Australian Open, where he lost in the second round. After the loss, he said

he had yet to regain his fitness or his form from before the injury.

“I am grateful that this is finally resolved and my priority now is recovering from injury and concentrating on what I love most in this world — tennis,” he said in his statement Tuesday.

Sharypova did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment on the investigation. In 2021, she said she did not want to discuss her story, writing in a message, “I don’t want to live in my memories of the past anymore, because it’s too hard for me. I want to live in the present and be engaged in making myself happy.”

Massimo Calvelli, the CEO of the ATP, said the tour had pursued an “exhaustive process” in the investigation. He said the investigation had “shown the need for us to be more responsive on safeguarding matters,” including protection of players, their partners and anyone directly connected with the tour. The ATP plans to hire a director of safeguarding in the near future.

Alexander Zverev denied the allegations of abuse and said he supported an investigation into the claims.

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Aries (Mar 21-April 20)

Does one issue or difficulty dominate everything else? The Sun’s link with healer Chiron, suggests you may feel a sense of purpose around resolving this. If you can do it, you could help others in a similar situation. This might be an opportunity to start a group that caters for those in the same boat, and perhaps to derive great satisfaction from offering genuine advice, Aries.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Baffled by something? Ask a few searching questions, and you’ll soon begin to see a pattern developing. As you connect the dots, you’ll quickly understand why this has eluded you for so long and you’ll know exactly what to do. The relief will be huge. Regarding a key goal, you may feel less enthusiastic than you did. With some radical changes, it can soon sparkle again, Taurus.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

A friendship may be on rocky ground, but perhaps not as much as you think. Make a point of starting a conversation, and whatever seemed wrong could be easily rectified. With a soothing Sun/Chiron tie showing, you’ll find that listening and putting yourself in their shoes, can help you see things from their perspective and correct the problem. You’ll soon be on great terms again.

Cancer (June 22-July 23)

Have a blind spot regarding a goal or ambition? You may get insights into why this is, especially if it’s been holding you back for a while. With a healing aspect showing, a major piece of the puzzle can click into place and it will help you move forward. Plus, Mercury in Capricorn can make it easier to translate feelings into words, Cancer. Your message will be loud and clear.

Leo (July 24-Aug 23)

The discovery of an interest or bold opportunity may feel destined. Felt that there must be something more to life? If so, the coming days might find you jumping on this and be ready to commit. If you do take this step forward, it could feel like a relief. You’ll sense you’re finally on the right track. And even if things take a while to fully blossom, you’ll feel you’ve come home.

Virgo (Aug 24-Sep 23)

Could resolving an emotional issue help your career to flourish? Although there may seem little relationship between the two, a deep-seated matter that has bothered you for a while could be healed. With the right advice it can swiftly unravel. Once you’ve sorted it, the benefits might show up in other key areas of your life, including your ability to shine and be the star you are.

Libra (Sep 24-Oct 23)

fresh perspective on a relationship might be just the thing to nudge it in a new direction. A positive aspect can help ease it out of the doldrums, and give it that extra sizzle. You’ll need to be proactive too, Libra. If you’ve had nothing to challenge you both lately, consider taking on a project together or get out more and explore new interests. Either could open new doors for you.

Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22)

Ready to enhance your wellbeing? It may be down to a positive tie between the Sun and healer Chiron that inspires you to change your diet, do more exercise and anything else that can leave you more energized. If you’ve got into bad habits over time, start small and gradually make a shift to better ones. A good place to start may be in the kitchen, by jettisoning unhealthy foods.

Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21)

You love to meet people who’ve had adventures and braved the storms of life. A conversation you have today could really speak to you, and inspire you to tackle something that has caused you some angst. It may have affected your ability to express yourself due to doubts and fears. You’ll realize that everyone feels the same, but those that dare to challenge themselves often succeed.

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 20)

Ready to streamline your financial affairs? A desire to cut back on expenses, including those involving your home, could set you up to save money and have more to spend on things you enjoy the most. Plus, key influences reveal that this is a great opportunity to extend your creativity to redecorating your home and giving it the feel-good factor it deserves, Capricorn.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb 19)

A change of mindset could give you a new lease of life, especially once you realize how much aspects of your current thinking may be holding you back. There’s one area of life where changing your perspective could have quite an impact. Once you get it and make the shift, you’ll go from strength to strength. Instead of events repeating themselves, it will be all systems go.

Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20)

An intuitive nudge about how to increase your earnings deserves to be taken seriously. If you’ve wanted more cash, don’t ignore a persistent feeling to try an idea. It might not make sense right away, but suspend disbelief and go for it. With expansive Jupiter in your money zone, you’ll have enough selfbelief, so this is the perfect time to launch your plan with confidence, Pisces.

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