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ov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia said Tuesday that the killing of Angie Noemí González Santos, a nurse, by her estranged husband has put Puerto Rico under a state of emergency due to gender violence but did not say if he will sign an executive order to that effect.

“Angie Noemí González Santos was a mother of three daughters and a beloved daughter who should have returned safely to her home, to see her daughters grow up and to live her life in peace,” Pierluisi said through his official Twitter account. “Once again, we lose a life senselessly, without respect for human dignity. As a people we reject all types of violence, and in particular, Puerto Rican women cannot and should not have to continue living in fear that their life is in danger.”

“It is horrifying that this continues to happen in our society and we all must be united to combat it,” the governor added. “We are in an emergency caused by gender violence and we are going to implement a comprehensive strategy to manage this crisis with the guidance of those who tackle these situations every day and with all components of the government acting to ensure that we are strategic and effective, and that the difference can be felt throughout our island.”

Women’s organizations have for at least the past two years been asking the government to issue an emergency declaration due to gender violence, which would force government agencies to prioritize the problem.

González Santos, who disappeared last Thursday, was found dead at around 10:48 on Monday night, in the Coamo Arriba neighborhood on Highway 555 at kilometer 4.8 in Coamo, according to the police, who reported that this is the first woman killed this year in a case of gender violence.

Police Lt. Héctor Maldonado of the Homicide Division of the Criminal Investigation Corps in Aibonito, said in a radio interview on WKAQ 580 that González Santos’ ex-husband, Roberto Félix Rodríguez Díaz, was arrested after confessing that he had killed the woman.

González Santos, 29, a resident of Barranquitas, had been reported missing by Rodríguez Díaz, 35, who works as a mechanic.

“At the scene, no type of weapon related to what we saw [with regard to] the body was recovered,” Maldonado said. “We have to wait for the autopsy protocol to really know what was used and what the causes of death were.”

The body of González Santos showed signs of violence, authorities said.

“He [Rodríguez Díaz] was cooperative throughout the

Angie Noemí González Santos, who disappeared last Thursday, was found dead at around 10:48 on Monday night, in the Coamo Arriba neighborhood on Highway 555 at kilometer 4.8 in Coamo, according to the police, who reported that this is the first woman killed this year in a case of gender violence. investigation process and was visibly sorry for what happened,” said Maldonado, who has worked in the police force for 25 years.

The woman was last seen alive by friends on Thursday, in the La Vega neighborhood of Barranquitas.

González Santos worked as a nurse in a nursing home in Bayamón. She was the mother of three daughters.

On the other hand, Judge Imarie Cintrón Alvarado of the Aibonito Court determined probable cause for arrest for the murder of González Santos against Rodríguez Díaz and a bail of $2,100,000 was set, announced the Secretary of Justice, Domingo Emanuelli Hernández and the Public Prosecutor of District of Aibonito, Ernesto Quesada Ojeda.

At press time, Rodríguez Díaz was charged with an Article 93 Murder charge, three charges by Article 285 Destruction of evidence. The defendant did not pay bail for which he was admitted to prison.

The preliminary hearing was scheduled for Feb. 1, 2021.

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Designated Education secretary: School reopenings ‘are not conditioned only’ on inoculating teachers and non-academic workers Points out need for oversight to ensure infrastructure is safe for students and staff

By PEDRO CORREA HENRY TWITTER: @PCorreaHenry Special to The Star

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ven though it was expected that vaccinating employees of the island Education Department would be the key to reopening schools in Puerto Rico, designated Education Secretary Elba Aponte Santos said Tuesday that more needs to be done to reach the March preparedness goal set by Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia.

During a press conference held at Federico Asenjo Pre-Technical School in Santurce, one of the three vaccination centers that opened Tuesday to inoculate the agency’s teachers and staff members, Aponte Santos said issues such as infrastructure, transportation, personnel recruitment, and getting schools into proper condition are being addressed to ensure a safe restart for both students and workers.

“Our expectation is for employees to have the opportunity to be vaccinated because it minimizes any risk and it’s a sense of protec-

tion, but [school reopenings] are not conditioned only on this,” she said.

The government projects it will inoculate around 55,000 people, which includes 17,000 private school employees, in the next 90 days.

Meanwhile, Aponte Santos said schools would be reopened in an “informed manner.”

“We have an expectation to move into a plan that we are designing and we have drawn up that goal with a sense of urgency,” the Education secretary said, adding that she has been holding conversations with both community members and the island Health Department to evaluate plans, as some have asked to begin with a partial reopening that includes more vulnerable groups, such as special education, pre-kinder to first grade, and 12th grade students.

“This is not going to be an imposition, this will be a consultation with the communities, school directors and, probably, we won’t have all 274,000 students [taking in-person classes at first], but [we need] a phase to see how they respond during the process and where we must prepare,” Aponte Santos said.

As for Tuesday’s vaccination efforts, the Education secretary said it was expected that around 300 employees would be inoculated at each vaccination center. Two other vac-

cination centers opened Tuesday at Rubén Rodríguez Coliseum in Bayamón and the Mayagüez Sports Palace.

Puerto Rico National Guard Adj. Gen. José Reyes said another five vaccination centers are expected to open next Monday in Loíza, Arroyo, Comerío, Ponce and Arecibo.

“We’re going to be administering around 10,000 vaccines weekly for the next six to eight weeks, which will allow us to reach that 70% of the [Education Department] population,” Reyes said, adding that administering both doses could take until March.

Puerto Rico Teachers Association (AMPR by its Spanish initials) PresidentVíctor Manuel Bonilla Sánchez requested meanwhile that schools be thoroughly cleaned and certified as safe before reopening.

“At the least, we congratulate the National Guard on the initiative it has taken in vaccinating our colleagues, our teachers, and at least one of the areas is being attended,” Bonilla Sánchez said. “But we have to be aware of the other aspect, which is safety and how our schools are doing, in order to responsibly give our opinion.”

The AMPR president told members of the press that according to reports from associates in 438 schools, around 60% of schools remain

unsuitable for receiving students.

“Sixty percent of the schools still have problems with debris collection, no weeding, problems like that in opening the schools to receive students,” he said.

Aponte Santos said various government agencies will be contributing to the reconditioning of schools and called on them to “unite and roll up their sleeves.”

When the STAR asked if it was still possible for schools to reopen in March with the Health Department reporting that the coronavirus positivity rate is at 12.3% and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stating that the recommended positivity rate for reopening schools should be under 3%, Aponte Santos said the Education Department is working “as a team” with the Health Department to ensure that schools are returned to suitable condition, and is keeping in constant communication with school communities.

“I must tell you that there have been families and communities asking us for permission to reopen their schools as they have developed their own plans; this has happened during this week,” the designated Education chief said, adding that she has referred those plans to Health Department epidemiologists for review.

Lawmaker: Gov’t must ‘temper’ itself to ‘the 21st century’ As House Government Committee chairman, Ortiz looks to digitalize public services

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

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uring a meeting at the Capitol with interim governor Larry Seilhamer on his anticipated confirmation to Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia’s executive cabinet as Puerto Rico’s secretary of state, Popular Democratic Party Rep. Jesús Manuel Ortiz said Tuesday he emphasized to Seilhamer the need to prioritize

the digitization of government processes in the new four-year term.

Ortiz, who chairs the Government Committee in the island House of Representatives, told the STAR that he told the designated secretary of state that he will be working “to lift barriers” between the people’s essential needs and the government, such as the lack of efficiency and the absence of effective systems, statistics and databases, “that consume too much of citizens’ time on some occasions, [and] prevent them from reaching those services.”

“We need to temper the government for the next decade, [into] a government of the 21st century, and that entails making processes more flexible, making databases more stable, and finding the tools to move in that direction,” the House Government Committee chairman said.

Ortiz said his vision could become a reality as La Fortaleza Chief of Staff Noelia García Bardales has said it is one of the current government’s priorities. For that reason, he said, he expects to be “working as a team and ensuring the digitization of as many government services as possible to make it easier for citizens.”

“In the committee, it will be a priority to work hard on the issue of maintaining oversight of the agencies’ performance,” Ortiz said. “I propose to bring the committee out of the Capitol to actually evaluate how public entities perform and what citizens must expect from them.”

“We will also evaluate everything that involves government reconstruction, in terms of the elimination or reengineering of these agencies so they become more efficient,” he added. “I will make sure that every bill is discussed in depth.”

Meanwhile, given that the Legislature includes elected representatives from five political parties, Ortiz said every bill will have the opportunity to have representation from more than two parties and will lead to the lower chamber becoming a proper “forum to converse about issues of government reengineering.”

As for Seilhamer’s appointment to head the State Department, which will be under evaluation in the committee that Ortiz leads, Ortiz told the STAR he was aware of the former senator’s public service trajectory and did not have any information that would make him object to the appointment.

“From my part, I explained to him how important it was to fulfill every requirement that we establish as a committee to evaluate his appointment responsibly, and to communicate how the work of the House is going and when his evaluation would begin,” the lawmaker said.

“This was the first of what I hope to be many conversations that I will have with the appointee if he is confirmed in the House,” Ortiz said. “If so, the conversations will focus the most on government operation.”

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Governor announces approval of distribution plan for $600 stimulus

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heck your bank accounts.

Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announcedTuesday the immediate start of the process for disbursing the $600 pandemic stimulus aid to working citizens residing in Puerto Rico, after receiving U.S. Department of the Treasury approval of the distribution plan for the second round of the Economic Impact Payment.

“With great satisfaction I inform you that we already have the authorization of the federal government to implement the distribution plan of the additional Economic Impact Payment of $600 and today [Tuesday] the first payments are being made and will be reflected in the bank accounts of thousands of citizens for the next few days,” the governor said. “I must acknowledge the work of the secretary of the Department of the Treasury, Francisco Parés Alicea, and his work team, who were able to formalize the agreements with the Internal Revenue Service [IRS], and achieve approval in a period of 23 days after the signing of the legislation at the federal level. There is no doubt that this aid will be a relief for many families that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 emergency and we will be diligently working to complete the disbursements in the shortest time possible.”

On Dec. 28, 2020, just a few hours after the federal law that gives way to this second round of $600 payments, known as the COVID-Related Tax Relief Act of 2020 (CRTRA) was signed, the island Treasury Department submitted a draft Distribution Plan to the IRS for consideration. The first Economic Impact

Payment plan for last year’s $1,200 stimulus payment took 36 days to approve.

“About 23 days after submitting our draft proposal to the IRS, we already have a distribution plan approved by the federal Treasury and within hours of receiving that authorization we began the process of sending out the payments of $600,” Parés Alicea said. “As we anticipated, this process of disbursements will be much faster because in 95 percent of the cases, the [island Treasury] department already has the necessary banking information to carry out direct deposit. We have established a work plan that contemplates hundreds of thousands of consecutive payments, almost daily, during the coming weeks.”

The new federal aid of $600 will reach about 2.8 million people, whether as individuals, couples or dependents, representing a total of some $1.7 billion.

Parés Alicea estimated that most of the payments, which will be $600 per individual and $600 per qualified dependent, or $300 in joint custody cases, will be completed in mid-February.

“In three or four weeks, 95 percent of the people who qualify for this new aid will have their money deposited or their check pending,” he said.

As established by federal law, the additional $600 payments will be received by individuals with valid Social Security accounts, who have been residents of Puerto Rico during the taxable year and who have not been claimed as dependents on another person’s income tax return.

Under the CRTRA, the eligibility guidelines

make certain areas more flexible for more citizens to qualify. For example, under the current distribution plan, incarcerated individuals may be eligible to receive the $600 payment.

No withholding will be made for outstanding debts with the Child Support Administration.

In the case of married couples, at least one of them will be required to have a Social Security number that can be validated with IRS protocols.

TheTreasury secretary also highlighted that the Unified Internal Revenue System (SURI by its Spanish acronym) will be operating today, exclusively in the distribution of aid, and therefore it will not be available for any other transaction for at least 24 hours.

“Aware of the need that people have to receive the payment of $600, we are going to give priority to the deposit of this money, temporarily suspending in a preventive manner all the services offered through SURI,” Parés Alicea said. “In this way, we are also protecting the system to avoid further setbacks and to ensure that we successfully meet this

extraordinary fund distribution agenda. As of Thursday, January 21, 2021, SURI will be operating at capacity.”

SURI’s interruption coincides with the filing date of the monthly sales and use tax return, which merchants submit on the 20th of each month. However, Parés Alicea indicated that both the return and the corresponding payment with the return, as well as any other declaration, notification, appeal for review or any other process or contribution payment whose expiration date is January 20, 2021, are running through Monday, Jan. 25.

Parés Alicea once again emphasized that most of the people who received the $1,200 do not have to do anything in SURI if they maintain the same bank account, so it is not necessary for them to enter SURI. He pointed out, meanwhile, that there is a link available in SURI only for those people who changed to a bank account other than the one where they received the $1,200, either as a result of a recent merger between two banks or because they opened new accounts. The link is also available for those who received the first payment of $1,200 by check and want to receive the additional $600 by direct deposit.

It is not necessary to register in SURI to change the account number. It is accessed through the Federal Economic Impact Payment (Pago de Impacto Económico Federal) link that is on the main page suri.hacienda.pr.gov and then in the option Update your Account Information (Actualizar la Información de su Cuenta). If assistance is needed, citizens can write through the SURI Assistance (Asistencia en Suri) link also found on the SURI home page.

Electricity price hike questioned

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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omás Torres Placa, the consumer representative to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) governing board, questioned on Tuesday the projected increase in the electricity rate for January, February and March of 0.81 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), equivalent to 4.7 percent of the current cost.

The projected rate hike was in accordance with the Dec. 31, 2020 resolution and order of the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau.

“Although the intention of the Energy Bureau order of Dec. 31 is to adjust the cost of electricity based on the cost of fuel, this order makes serious indications regarding multiple

inconsistencies found between the fuel costs presented by PREPA and the market costs,” Torres Placa said in a written statement.

The order, he said, reveals that there is a gap in the fuel inventory, which has an effect on the cost that PREPA recognizes in its records, especially during June, July and August 2020.

For this period, according to the data presented by PREPA for the total cost of fuel purchased versus consumed, the San Juan and Palo Seco plants had a diesel cost of $102 and $76 per barrel, respectively, when the cost in the market was approximately $59 per barrel, Torres Placa said.

The adjustment in the rate requested by PREPA for the cost of fuel for the June, July and August period was an increase of 2.75 cents

per kWh (about 16 percent of the bill). That increase did not materialize in the OctoberDecember 2020 quarter, as the reconciliation process in terms of fuel cost was stopped until PREPA presented additional information.

Then, in November, it was reported that the Energy Bureau hired the firm Larking and Associates to conduct an audit of the purchase, acquisition, transportation, storage, and supervision and consumption analysis processes for the past three years.

“Because these incongruities in fuel costs continue to be evaluated, the Energy Bureau should not have approved an increase until all these required reconciliations and analyses are finally completed,” Torres Placa said.

“Any irregularity in the cost of fuel must

be detected and addressed by PREPA before passing the data on to the [Energy] Bureau within a framework of diligence and good administration,” the consumer rep added. “The [Energy] Bureau, on the other hand, as part of its analysis and audit, must make its findings public and make specific recommendations to eradicate once and for all the problems related to the purchase, management, and processes of supervision and analysis of fuel consumption at PREPA, that directly harm consumers with high costs.”

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Funeral homes decry shortage of lots, workers at Mayagüez municipal cemeteries

By THE STAR STAFF

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he Puerto Rico Funeral Organization charged Tuesday that municipal cemeteries in Mayagüez do not have lots available for burials or enough workers, a situation that it said hurts poor families and creates a backlog of unburied corpses.

The group’s spokeswoman, Lynette Matos, said several people have complained that they have had to resort to private cemeteries to bury their loved ones or to public cemeteries in other towns because the public cemeteries in Mayagüez do not have available lots.

Moreover, several families have reported that although they have their own cemetery lots, they have been informed that they will not be able to have a burial until a week later because there are no employees working in the cemetery.

“This is prolonging the pain of each Mayagüez family,” said Javier Granell of the Fernández Funeral Home in downtown Mayagüez. “Having to wait a week to bury a loved one is painful.”

Granell said two families using his funeral home are unable to bury their relatives because at the Sábalos cemetery

they were notified that “they will not be able to hold burials until Thursday or Friday of next week due to a lack of personnel.”

“This is how our colleagues from other funeral homes find themselves creating a corpse collection,” he said.

It has not been reported why there are no employees available at the cemeteries, Matos said.

Mayagüez has at least seven funeral homes, which together average about 30 funeral services a week. There are also

cases of funeral homes in other towns that perform services for families who wish to bury their loved ones in their hometown of Mayagüez.

Matos said the problem of a lack of space is not exclusive to the Sábalos cemetery, but also to Mayagüez’s other two municipal cemeteries, the Old Municipal Cemetery and the cemetery located in the Las Vegas sector.

“Mayagüez has two other cemeteries, but they are private and, given the economic situation faced by Puerto

Rican families, they have to opt for municipal cemeteries or cremate their loved ones,” said Matos, who had previously noted that a piece of land behind the State Insurance Fund building had been allocated for expanding the municipal cemetery.

“But then the project did not develop and now there is no space, just like they acquired land near the Las Vegas Cemetery for the construction of lots, another project that has not started either,” she lamented. “Not having employees in times of a pandemic, this seriously affects funeral services and [worsens] the lack of maintenance of cemeteries.”

Matos also recalled that about seven years ago, public hearings were held on the construction of a new cemetery, but it would be private, without benefit to low-income families.

“We funeral parlors opposed it because there are private cemeteries with space,” Matos said. “What is lacking in Mayagüez are public cemeteries with spaces for low-income families who urgently need to bury their friends and family in their hometown. We cannot prolong the pain of each family in this situation.”

Lawmakers propose ‘adoption’ of neglected sports facilities

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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ep. José “Memo” González Mercado (District 14, Arecibo and Hatillo) and Rep. Ángel Peña Ramírez (District 33, Las Piedras, Juncos and San Lorenzo) on Tuesday proposed the creation of a new program in which private companies could “adopt” a disused sports facility, free of charge, in order to rehabilitate it.

The program would be known as an Adoptive Private-Public Partnership (APPP) and the proposal also contemplates the granting of a tax credit on total expenses incurred for improvements, maintenance and ornamentation of the sports facility acquired through adoption, when carried out in an organized and systematic way by a company or individual.

“In Puerto Rico there are many ballparks, basketball and volleyball courts, as well as [athletic] tracks and even ve-

lodromes, [that have been] totally abandoned to their fate, deteriorating after, in most cases, a substantial investment by the state or municipality in their construction,” González Mercado said. “This APPP program aims to reverse this painful pattern, giving private companies the opportunity to ‘adopt,’ at no cost, one of the aforementioned sports facilities that are in disuse for a period greater than five years.”

Peña Ramírez noted that “[w]e know that there are private companies that want to use this type of facility as a marketing tool and to generate economic activity.”

“It is time to give them the opportunity to do so, and to face the sad reality that these facilities are not being maintained due to the fiscal crisis we are going through,” he said. “This program is a lifeline for many fields and parks in Puerto Rico.”

González Mercado said the measure, which will be filed this week, also establishes the creation of an APPP proposal

Rep. José “Memo” González Mercado evaluation committee composed of the secretaries of the Department of Recreation and Sports and the Department of Economic Development and Commerce, as well as the mayor of the municipality where the facility is located and the legislators (representative and senator) serving that district.

“This will be an open process for all.

The company interested in a sports facility

will submit a proposal to the Committee and it will be carefully evaluated. If approved, a Collaborative Agreement will be signed between the state and the entity for a period that will not exceed 10 years,” González Mercado said. “What we seek is to provide an opportunity to rehabilitate these structures, because if the deterioration continues, they will end up as public nuisances or demolished, and that would be a loss for our people.”

To motivate and promote the program, signs would be placed on the grounds of a given sports facility with the name of the company that adopted it.

The legislation also specifies that any company attached to the APPP may, having provided evidence of the expenses incurred, request an annual certification from the municipality that it would present to the island Treasury Department so that the incentive can be credited during the filing of tax forms.

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Trump orders lifting of virus travel ban, but Biden aides vow to block move

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR

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resident Donald Trump on Monday ordered an end to the ban on travelers from Europe and Brazil that had been aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus to the United States, a move quickly rejected by aides to President-elect Joe Biden, who said Biden will maintain the ban when he takes office Wednesday.

In a proclamation issued late Monday, Trump said that the travel restrictions, which apply to noncitizens trying to come to the United States after spending time in those areas, would no longer be needed on Jan. 26, the date on which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will start requiring all passengers from abroad to present proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding a flight.

Trump wrote that Alex M. Azar II, the secretary of Health and Human Services, had recommended ending the restrictions on travel from most parts of Europe and Brazil, while maintaining restrictions on Iran and China, which Trump said had not been cooperative.

“I agree with the secretary that this action is the best way to continue protecting Americans from COVID-19 while enabling travel to resume safely,” the president said in the proclamation.

But Jennifer Psaki, the incoming White House press secretary for Biden, said the new administration would not allow Trump’s directives to take effect.

“With the pandemic worsening, and more contagious variants emerging around the world, this is not the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel,” Psaki tweeted shortly after the White House issued Trump’s proclamation.

“On the advice of our medical team, the administration does not intend to lift these restrictions on 1/26,” she said. “In fact, we plan to strengthen public health measures around international travel in order to further mitigate the spread of Covid-19.”

The proclamation lifting the travel ban was part of a flurry of executive orders Trump issued on Monday that will most likely be rescinded or reversed by Biden.

The president-elect has made getting control of the pandemic the centerpiece of his new administration, and has been highly critical of how his predecessor handled the worst public health crisis in more than 100 years.

Biden has said the American people must be prepared to endure a “dark winter” in which the virus spreads rapidly and creates more sickness and death. His advisers have recommended that he institute a mask mandate in federal workplaces and for interstate travel in the hopes of slowing the increase in the number of infections.

Aides to Biden made it clear Monday that relaxing restrictions now did not make sense.

Trump has long sought to use his willingness to ban travel to slow the spread of the virus as evidence that he acted swiftly in the early days of the pandemic. In fact, medical experts have said the restrictions on travel from China, which Trump imposed in late January, were riddled with exemptions that allowed tens of thousands of people who had been in China to enter the United States in the weeks after the ban.

Travelers at Heathrow Airport near London. The ban on travelers from Europe and Brazil are intended to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Trump’s restrictions on travel from Europe did not go into effect until mid-March, by which time the virus was well established in the United States. In May, the administration imposed a travel ban on people who had been in Brazil.

The proclamation on the travel restrictions appeared to be an effort to help the airline and hospitality industries, which have been hard hit by the ban.

In it, Trump said that the ban was not needed any more because unrestricted travel into the United States “is no longer detrimental to the interests of the United States” and added that he found it “in the interest of the United States to terminate the suspension of entry into the United States of persons who have been physically present in those jurisdictions.”

The president’s attempt to alter policy related to the pandemic just two days before he leaves office is in keeping with the unorthodox way he has conducted the transition to a new administration. Normally, departing presidents refrain from issuing new executive orders without consulting with the incoming president.

But Trump has refused to abide by those norms. For weeks after Biden was projected to be the winner of the presidential race, the president refused to acknowledge defeat and held up the formal process of transitioning power to Biden’s team.

And more recently, Trump administration officials have been racing to put in place policy changes that could be disruptive to the incoming president.

Trump’s other executive orders Monday included one that would allow federal agencies to issue new regulations only at the instigation of political appointees.

That order appeared to be intended to allow existing political appointees from Trump’s administration to keep control of new regulations until Biden replaces them with appointees of his own, a process that can sometimes take weeks or months.

Trump also issued an executive order directing the federal government not to purchase drones “that present unacceptable risks and are manufactured by, or contain software or critical electronic components from, foreign adversaries.” That order appeared to be aimed at China.

Trump ordered the creation of a National Garden of American Heroes that would include statues of notable people. The order followed Trump’s complaints during the summer that protesters were defacing statues, something he used as a cultural wedge issue in his losing presidential campaign.

He also issued one executive order that would try to increase protections for prosecutors and another that would aim to protect Americans from “overcriminalization” by regulations.

None of Trump’s executive orders are likely to be in force long past noon on Wednesday. Biden has pledged to work to reverse Trump’s legacy and plans a blitz of executive orders of his own — many of them reversing the Trump agenda — in the first hours and days that he is in the White House.

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Pandemic teacher shortages imperil in-person schooling

“We had to embrace an all-hands-on-deck mind-set to keep schools open,” said Joe Ernst, an area superintendent who oversees 24 Washoe County schools in Nevada.

By NATASHA SINGER

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s exposure to the coronavirus forced thousands of teachers across the United States to stay home and quarantine this winter, administrators in the Washoe County School District, which serves 62,000 students in western Nevada, pulled out all the stops to try to continue in-person instruction for students.

They exhausted the district’s regular supply of substitute instructors. They asked teachers to use their planning periods to cover classes for quarantining colleagues. Some schools tapped principals, librarians, guidance counselors and other staff members to teach classes or monitor lunch and recess. The superintendent even filled in for an absent teacher.

“We had to embrace an all-hands-on-deck mindset to keep schools open,” said Joe Ernst, an area superintendent who oversees 24 Washoe County schools.

But by late November, the virus had forced so many teachers to stay home that the district was unable to cover some 2,000 requests for substitutes. Soon after, the district halted in-person instruction, shifting all middle and high schools to remote learning until this week.

Washoe County’s struggles typify the battle that many schools are waging to continue in-person instruction. Across the country, state education and district officials say the pandemic has intensified a long-standing teacher shortage to crisis levels.

As spikes in virus infections and exposures have forced more educators to stay home, the

teacher shortage — exacerbated by limited access to COVID-19 testing and contact tracing — is among the main reasons that schools and even entire districts have had to shut down in-person instruction, often for weeks on end.

“It’s just such a ripple effect,” said Laura Penman, superintendent of Eminence Community Schools, a tiny district in rural Indiana. The district had to briefly close its only elementary school in November because a single infected educator had come into contact with multiple colleagues. There were not enough substitutes or staff members to fill in. “Teacher shortages can make a whole school go virtual,” she said.

Desperate to stanch staffing shortfalls, districts large and small are increasing pay for substitutes and even advertising for temporary positions on local billboards. Some states and districts have also suspended college course requirements, or permitted abbreviated online training, for emergency substitute teachers.

Although stopgap staffing solutions may be necessary during the pandemic, education experts say they could diminish the quality of in-person learning, further disrupting education for a generation of children.

“Each day, these children are having a new teacher in front of them,” Ernst said in a school board presentation this winter, echoing the concerns of educators and parents nationwide. “The overall continuity of education is substantially impacted.”

The U.S. public school system has been grappling with a shortage of regular, full-time teachers for years. There is reduced education

funding in many states, and one study before the pandemic reported that schools nationwide needed more than 100,000 additional full-time licensed teachers, particularly in science and special education. The coronavirus is vastly exacerbating that shortfall, experts say, by prompting many teachers to leave the profession or take early retirement.

The pandemic has also caused many retired educators who had regularly worked as substitutes to turn down the in-person teaching gigs.

“There’s a definite teacher shortage,” said JeffreyThoenes, superintendent of Comstock Public Schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan, noting that his district had recently logged about two dozen teacher absences in one day — far outstripping the three substitutes available to cover their classes.

Education researchers said the pandemic teaching shortage would likely intensify learning disparities, especially in high-poverty schools where experienced substitutes often choose not to work.

“It’s a disaster. Those kids who have already got the worst of COVID and its consequences are the ones who are going to face a larger lack of sufficient, and sufficiently qualified, teachers,” said Emma Garcia, an education economist at the Economic Policy Institute, a think tank in Washington. “It’s going to have negative consequences immediately and it’s going to take them longer to be able to catch up.”

Indeed, recent data from the Household Pulse Survey, an experimental effort from the U.S. Census Bureau to measure Americans’ experiences during the pandemic, suggests that the decreased availability of teachers — both in-person and online — may disproportionately affect low-income students.

In the two weeks before the December holiday break, for instance, 6.3 million survey respondents said children in their households had no live contact with their teachers in the preceding week.The impact was greatest in households earning $25,000 or less, the lowest income bracket, where nearly 1.4 million respondents said there was no contact; fewer than 300,000 respondents in the highest income bracket, households earning $200,000 or more, said the same.

As teacher availability decreases, many schools are seeking additional instructors both for in-person and virtual teaching positions. Kelly Education, an employment agency that provides temporary staff to school districts, said demand for long-term substitutes, who may take over an absent teacher’s classes for weeks or a semester, rose by 34% this school year.

To entice newcomers to try teaching during the pandemic, some districts are increasing pay or lowering the bar to entry by eliminating

college course requirements for substitutes. Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia — one of the nation’s largest districts, with about 178,000 students — has tried both approaches. The district has been grappling with a decrease of more than 1,000 substitutes, amounting to a 30% drop.

After raising pay for short-term substitute teachers by $5, to $98 per day, proved insufficient to recruit enough fill-in teachers, the district lowered educational requirements for substitutes in December. Rather than needing 60 college credits, substitutes can now teach with a high school diploma. Monica Batiste, the district’s associate superintendent for human resources, said the rule change enabled the district to hire first- and second-year college students majoring in education.

Even so, the district’s efforts were no match for the pandemic. With 460 teachers stuck at home in January because of possible coronavirus exposures, the district has temporarily switched to remote learning starting this week.

In a pandemic that has already derailed education for millions of schoolchildren, lowering the bar for substitutes can be a fraught exercise.

In Nevada, education experts were torn after Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a pandemic regulation allowing large urban districts to hire emergency substitute teachers with only high school diplomas — an option previously available only to smaller rural districts.

“We have to go to these extremes to get adults temporarily in the room to support our children,” said Jhone Ebert, superintendent of public instruction for the Nevada Department of Education, emphasizing that substitutes who take over classes for teachers on extended absences must still meet the college requirement. “This is not a long-term fix,” Ebert said.

Emily Ellison, chief human resource officer for the Washoe County School District, said the new rules had already enabled the district to vet, hire and train about 60 new substitutes.

But some educators warned that even temporarily eliminating college credit requirements could diminish instructional quality. In an opinion piece last month in a local newspaper, Brian Rippet, president of Nevada’s largest teachers’ union, described the waiver as an “Any Warm Body Will Do” regulation for substitute teachers.

The underlying causes of the teacher shortage, Garcia and others say, have long been clear: years of steep cuts in school funding, low wages, difficult working conditions and lack of respect.

If the administration of President-elect Joe Biden hopes to solve that crisis, some experts say, it can start by fulfilling his campaign promise to give educators “the pay and dignity they deserve.”

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Trump’s 1776 Commission critiques liberalism in report derided by historians

By MICHALE CROWLEY and JENNIFER SCHUESSLER

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he White House released the report on Monday of the presidential 1776 Commission, a sweeping attack on liberal thought and activism that calls for a “patriotic education,” defends America’s founding against charges that it was tainted by slavery and likens progressivism to fascism.

President Donald Trump formed the 18-member commission — which includes no professional historians but a number of conservative activists, politicians and intellectuals — in the heat of his reelection campaign in September, as he cast himself as a defender of traditional American heritage against “radical” liberals. Not previously known for his interest in American history or education, Trump insisted that the nation’s schools had been infiltrated by anti-American thought and required a new “pro-American” curriculum.

The commission formed part of Trump’s larger response to the anti-racism protests, some of them violent, that followed the killing in May of George Floyd, a Black man, by a white police officer in Minneapolis.

In his remarks at the National Archives announcing the commission’s formation, Trump said that “the left-wing rioting and mayhem are the direct result of decades of left-wing indoctrination in our schools.”

The commission’s report charges, in terms quickly derided by many mainstream historians, that Americans are being indoctrinated with a false critique of the nation’s founding and identity, including the role of slavery in its history.

“Historical revisionism that tramples honest scholarship and historical truth, shames Americans by highlighting only the sins of their ancestors, and teaches claims of systemic racism that can only be eliminated by more discrimination, is an ideology intended to manipulate opinions more than educate minds,” the report says.

The report drew intense criticism from historians, some of whom noted that the commission, while stocked with conservative educators, did not include a single professional historian of the United States.

James Grossman, executive director of the American Historical Association, said the report was not a work of history, but “cynical politics.”

“This report skillfully weaves together myths, distortions, deliberate silences, and both blatant and subtle misreading of evidence to create a narrative and an argument that few respectable professional historians, even across a wide interpretive spectrum, would consider plausible, never mind convincing,” he said.

“They’re using something they call history to stoke culture wars,” he said.

The commission’s report depicts a nation where liberals are seething with hatred for their own country, and whose divisions over its history and meaning recall those leading to the American Revolution and the Civil War. It portrays an America whose institutions have been infiltrated by leftist radicals whose views echo those of recent totalitarian movements and argues that progressives have created, in the so-called administrative state, an unchecked “fourth

branch” or “shadow government.”

And American universities, the report contends, “are often today hotbeds of anti-Americanism, libel, and censorship that combine to generate in students and in the broader culture at the very least disdain and at worst outright hatred for this country.”

The report likens the American progressive movement of the early 20th century to the fascism of leaders like Benito Mussolini, who it said “sought to centralize power under the management of so-called experts.”

“The biggest tell in the 1776 report is that it lists ‘Progressivism’ along with ‘Slavery’ and ‘Fascism’ in its list of ‘challenges to America’s principles,’” Thomas Sugrue, a historian at New York University, wrote on Twitter. “Time to rewrite my lectures to say that ending child labor and regulating meatpacking = Hitlerism.”

Released on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the report even takes aim at the legacy of the Civil Rights movement, saying that it “was almost immediately turned to programs that ran counter to the lofty ideals of the founders.”

Some of the strongest criticism was for the report’s treatment of slavery, which the report suggests was an unfortunate reality throughout the world that was swept away in America by the forces unleashed by the American Revolution, which is described as marking “a dramatic sea change in moral sensibilities.”

The report’s authors denounce the charge that the American founders were hypocrites who preached equality even as they codified it in the Constitution and held slaves themselves.

“This charge is untrue, and has done enormous damage, especially in recent years, with a devastating effect on our civic unity and social fabric,” they write. Men like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, while

they owned hundreds of enslaved people, abhorred slavery, the report contends.

“The White House 1776 Report seems to regard calling the Founders hypocritical about slavery as worse for the country than actual slavery,” Seth Masket, a professor of political science at the University of Denver, wrote on Twitter.

The commission is led by Larry Arnn, a Trump ally and the president of the conservative Hillsdale College. Its cochairwoman is Carol Swain, a prominent Black conservative and former Vanderbilt University law professor. Other members include Phil Bryant, a former Republican governor of Mississippi; conservative activist Ned Ryan; Brooke Rollins, a former Trump domestic policy adviser; and Charles Kesler, the editor of the influential conservative publication The Claremont Review of Books.

The commission and its report are in part a rebuke to The New York Times Magazine’s 1619 Project, which reframes American history around the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans. The report denounces the project, as did Trump in his September speech announcing the commission.

“This project rewrites American history to teach our children that we were founded on the principle of oppression, not freedom,” Trump said at the time.

Trump’s commission produced its report just four months after it was created and less than a month after Trump publicly announced its members. By contrast, a commission on race created by President Bill Clinton in June 1997 issued its first report 15 months later.

While billed by the White House as “definitive,” the report included no scholarly footnotes or citations, nor was it clear who its primary authors were.

The White House released the report on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, of the presidential 1776 Commission, a sweeping attack on liberal thought and activism that calls for a “patriotic education,” defends America’s founding against charges that it was tainted by slavery and likens progressivism to fascism.

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Vaccine critics received more than $1 million in pandemic relief loans

By STACY COWLEY

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he Paycheck Protection Program’s loose rules allowed virtually any small business or company in America to qualify for a government-backed relief loan. Frustrated citizens and activist groups have criticized thousands of recipients they deemed unworthy, including wealthy lawyers, politicians and political lobbyists, publicly traded companies and businesses under government investigation.

Now the federal loan program has drawn criticism for giving loans to organizations that have challenged the safety of vaccines.

Six organizations that have made claims scientists have called false received Paycheck Protection Program loans totaling more than $1.1 million, according to data from the Small Business Administration, which manages the program. The data was released last month under a court order, in response to a lawsuit filed by The New York Times and other news organizations.

The groups that received the loans are Children’s Health Defense, an organization founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; the Informed Consent Action Network; the National Vaccine Information Center; Mercola.com Health Resources and Mercola Consulting Services, both affiliated with the prominent vaccine skeptic Joseph Mercola; and the Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center, a medical practice run by Sherri Tenpenny, a physician and author whose books include “Saying No to Vaccines: A Resource Guide for All Ages.”

The loans, which were made by banks and backed by the government in an effort to stave off the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, ranged in size from $72,500 to Tenpenny’s medical center to $335,000 to Mercola.com.

The loans do not appear to violate Small Business Administration rules: Paycheck Protection Program loans were available to any small company or nonprofit organization (generally those with 500 or fewer workers) willing to certify that “current economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary” to support their continuing operations. Small Business Association representatives did not respond to questions about the loans.

The Center for Countering Digital Hate, a London-based advocacy group, uncovered

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke during a protest against coronavirus-related restrictions on Aug. 29 in Berlin. the loans, and The Washington Post first reported on them.

“There’s an anomaly here,” said Imran Ahmed, the group’s chief executive. “The PPP was needed to deal with the economic shock of COVID, and the anti-vaxxers fundamentally inhibit our ability to defeat COVID and move past this.”

Barbara Loe Fisher, the president of the National Vaccine Information Center in Sterling, Virginia, said by email that her group had applied for its loan “when it became apparent that lockdowns and social distancing restrictions directly threatened the job security of a number of our employees and jeopardized continued rental of our Virginia headquarters office.” The group used the loan to retain its 21 workers, she said.

Fisher disputed the idea that her group is anti-vaccine. The organization “does not make vaccine use recommendations and encourages everyone to become fully informed about the risks and complications of infectious diseases and vaccines,” she said.

Del Bigtree, the founder of the Informed Consent Action Network, also objected to being described as anti-vaccination, saying his group opposes “the distribution of products that are not properly safety-tested.” He does not consider the COVID-19 vaccines safe, he said.

The loan allowed his organization, near Austin, Texas, to retain 10 jobs, he said.

“We used the loan just as it was designed,” Bigtree said.

Several of the groups have been penalized by Facebook for making misleading claims, according to Dani Lever, a Facebook spokeswoman.

A page run by Tenpenny was removed in December for violating the site’s policy on misinformation, Lever said. The National Vaccine Information Center and Children’s Health Defense are barred from advertising on Facebook.

Both groups’ pages, along with the Facebook page for the Informed Consent Action Network, have been removed from Facebook’s algorithmic recommendations system, which diminishes their visibility on the site.

The Paycheck Protection Program distributed $523 billion to more than 5 million small companies from April to August to help them endure the shutdowns and other economic shocks caused by the pandemic. So long as recipients use most of the money to pay workers and comply with other rules, the loans are eligible to be fully forgiven and paid off by the U.S. government.

Congress recently allocated $284 billion to restart the program, and hard-hit organizations — those whose sales have drop-

ped by at least 25% since the pandemic took hold — are eligible for a second loan. Fisher said her group does not intend to apply for another loan.

Bigtree said he, too, does not plan to apply again. “Our donor base has gotten much stronger through this,” he said, referring to the pandemic.

The four other organizations that received Paycheck Protection Program aid did not respond to questions about their loans.

Two of the groups received loans very early in the program, when funding was limited and vulnerable small companies were struggling to break through queues that often prioritized wealthy and well-connected applicants.

The Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center got a loan on April 11 from KeyBank, and the National Vaccine Information Center received one four days later from Northwest Federal Credit Union. Neither lender responded to a request for comment.

Ahmed’s group recently published a report on an October online gathering organized by the National Vaccine Information Center to discuss the coronavirus pandemic.

Speakers at the event, including Kennedy and Tenpenny, described the COVID-19 crisis as an opportunity to expand the ranks of vaccine skeptics, according to the Center for Countering Digital Hate’s report.

Such efforts come as the U.S. government is working to persuade doubters that vaccines for the coronavirus are safe and effective. Some front line workers at hospitals and nursing homes have balked at getting inoculated.

Congress created the Paycheck Protection Program in late March as part of the CARES Act. The program’s rules were hastily written and frequently revised, and the relief effort has drawn heavy criticism from lawmakers and others for distributing money unevenly and unfairly, in ways that did not target the money to the neediest recipients.

Loans to three of the vaccine critics — Children’s Health Defense, the Informed Consent Action Network and Mercola.com — were made in May by JPMorgan Chase. A bank spokeswoman declined to comment on the loans. Another lender, PNC, declined to comment on its loan to Mercola Consulting Services in late April.

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Will Biden’s stimulus package help reverse the ‘shecession’?

By ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA “What that signals to me is that the new administration understands the magnitude of the problem.”

— C. Nicole Mason, president and chief executive of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research

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resident-elect Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled an economic stimulus package that has been praised — even by conservative-leaning businesses, lobbying groups and analysts — for its size and scope, matching the current economic crisis with a historically unique response.

“Not since the New Deal during the Great Depression have we seen such an ambitious economic stimulus plan,” said C. Nicole Mason, president and chief executive of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.

“What that signals to me is that the new administration understands the magnitude of the problem.”

From the get-go, this economic crisis has been markedly different from previous ones: It wasn’t caused by geopolitical or financial forces, and it disproportionately affected women.

A bulk of the jobs that vanished at the start of the coronavirus pandemic were held by women — particularly women of color — who worked in service industries like hospitality, travel, retail and entertainment.

The downward trend held through the year, with more than 800,000 women dropping out of the workforce completely in September (no longer looking for work), and at the end of 2020, when there was a resurgence of the virus, 156,000 jobs were lost in December by women, predominantly women of color. According to the National Women’s Law Center, “there were nearly 2.1 million fewer women in the labor force in December than there were in February, before the pandemic started.”

So the question — for many — is, would Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, as it is known, help women get back to work, in addition to containing the spread of the virus?

The answer, according to several economists, advocates and experts, is overwhelmingly, yes. The plan goes big on elements that have not traditionally been large parts of stimulus plans: public health, with funding to ramp up COVID-19 vaccine distribution and testing, and child care, without which experts

say it would be difficult to reverse the so-called shecession.

“For six to nine months, progressive academics have been lighting their hair on fire, saying, ‘You have to do this and this and this,’” said Michael Madowitz, an economist at the left-leaning Center for American Progress, who has been studying the effects of the pandemic on parents. “It seems like a vast majority of those ideas are actually in this package in some form.”

“It’s a refreshing departure because economists often feel like they’re casting policy ideas into the void,” he added.

Though, of course, the proposal is a starting point that will most likely be watered down as it works its way through Congress.

Economic lifelines The recovery package contains several proposals which may help families that are barely scraping by: expanding the unemployment insurance programs, extending paid leave and continuing a moratorium on evictions, all of which would provide an extra cushion in case people continued having trouble getting back into the workforce.

Child care One of the biggest reasons so many women are out of work during the pandemic is that the burden of child care at home, caused by the closure of day cares and schools, often fell on the shoulders of mothers. Core tenants of Biden’s plan are specifically designed to tackle that reality.

The plan would work to reopen kindergarten-to-eighth-grade schools within the first 100 days of the new administration, with $130 billion earmarked for resources to make it happen — from new ventilation systems to additional teaching programs that can help “make up lost learning time this year,” underscoring the fact that remote learning may have set back many children from lower-income families.

The plan also dedicates about $40 billion to child care, a significant increase in funding from the $10 billion that was included in the last stimulus package that Congress passed in December. In Biden’s plan, more than half of the funding for child care — $25 billion — would help bail out providers, which were barely profitable before the pandemic and have been hanging on by a thread ever since. In a recent survey by the National Association for the Education of Young Children of more than 5,000 child

President-elect Joe Biden unveils his economic stimulus package in WIlmington, Del., on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris looks on. care providers across the country, about 40% stated they might have to close permanently if government help wasn’t available.

An additional $15 billion would go to helping low-income families afford child care.

The plan would also expand tax credits to help parents cover the cost of care for children under age 13, though it’s still unclear whether that means that parents can leverage that benefit only next year.

Madowitz, of the Center for American Progress, said that “letting child care centers just die over the next nine months would have had a huge cost in terms of how fast we could recover.” Instead, this short-term investment will pay off for years, he added, allowing women to reenter the workforce sooner and contribute to economic growth, and potentially shift culture in a country that has never before subsidized child care in this way.

All together, the proposal is “about children and parents but it’s also about the teachers and the caregivers and making sure that they have safe workplaces,” Heather Boushey, one of the top economic advisers to the incoming Biden administration, said in a call with journalists on Friday. “The package looks at both sides of that equation.”

Raising minimum wage The plan also proposes raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour from $7.25 and ending tipped minimum wage, which would

have a direct effect on women, particularly Black and Hispanic women.

In 2019, 68% of minimum wage workers and 66% of workers earning below minimum wage were women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the long run, the increased hourly rate might also help close the gender pay gap, particularly in the lowest paying jobs, Madowitz said.

But studies on this have been mixed; some, like this 2018 study by the Economic and Social Research Institute in Ireland, found that an increase in the minimum wage did indeed close the pay gap for the lowest earners while others have found no change.

Regardless, this proposal will probably face more resistance by moderates and conservatives in Congress.

Also, raising the minimum wage doesn’t necessarily address the issue of job security, noted Mason, of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. Many of the first jobs to be cut during the pandemic were minimum wage jobs. Research in 2019 from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office also suggests that if the minimum wage were to rise to $15 an hour, 1.3 million workers who would otherwise be employed would be jobless as businesses adjust payroll.

“We still have some work to do on making sure that these jobs are quality jobs,” Mason added.

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Wall Street rises as Yellen speaks; spotlight on earnings

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all Street’s main indexes rose on Tuesday on positive earnings updates from major U.S. lenders, while Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen advocated for a hefty fiscal relief package before Senate lawmakers to ride out the world’s largest economy from a pandemic-driven slump.

At her confirmation hearing, Yellen said the benefits of a big package outweigh the costs of a higher debt burden.

President-elect Joe Biden, who will be sworn into office on Wednesday, outlined a $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal last week to jump-start the economy and accelerate the distribution of vaccines.

“Janet Yellen is saying rates are low, let’s do huge stimulus to come out of this, and recover strong and the market likes that so far,” said Thomas Hayes, chairman of Great Hill Capital in New York.

“The overriding theme for the next 24 hours is big stimulus, big packages, big recovery going into the inauguration tomorrow.”

Bank of America climbed 1.4% as it also topped fourth-quarter profit estimates and joined JPMorgan, Citigroup Inc and Wells Fargo & Co in releasing some cash reserves to cover for coronavirus-driven loan losses, underscoring its confidence in the economy.

Big U.S. bank Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s fourthquarter profit more than doubled, dwarfing estimates after another blowout performance at its trading and underwriting business.

Its shares fell 0.7% in choppy trading following a sharp surge over the last two weeks.

“These stocks need to just take a little breather before they resume their uptrend. They’re still dramatically undervalued in intermediate to long-term,” Hayes added.

Wall Street’s main indexes rallied to record highs recently on hopes of a speedy economic recovery fueled by a hefty fiscal stimulus package and vaccine distribution.

Eight of 11 S&P sectors advanced, with economylinked energy, financial and industrials among the biggest gainers.

The defensive utilities, consumer staples and real estates were the only ones in the red.

At 12:08 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 133.81 points, or 0.44%, to 30,948.09, the S&P 500 gained 23.34 points, or 0.62%, to 3,791.47 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 117.86 points, or 0.90%, to 13,116.36.

Tesla Inc gained 1.6% after Jefferies raised its earnings estimates ahead of the electric-car maker’s fourth-quarter results next week.

Boeing Co added 1.8% as Canada said it would lift a near two-year flight ban on its 737 MAX following two fatal crashes involving the model while a final clearance from Europe to resume flying the jet is expected next week.

Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 1.8-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 1.8-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.

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COVID response was a global series of failures, WHO-established panel says

By SELAM GEBREKIDAN and MATT APUZZO

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aying bare a yearlong cascade of failures, a World Health Organization panel recounts in a damning report how governments and public health organizations worldwide responded slowly and ineffectively to the coronavirus, despite years of warnings.

The interim report, an early blueprint for reform, describes the faulty assumptions, ineffective planning and sluggish responses — including missteps by the WHO itself — that helped fuel a pandemic that has killed more than 2 million people.

“We have failed in our collective capacity to come together in solidarity to create a protective web of human security,” the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response writes.

Many of the failings, such as the inability of governments to obtain protective equipment or do widespread contact tracing, have long been painfully clear over the course of the pandemic. But the report is stark in its assessment that, time and again, those who were responsible for protecting and leading failed to do either.

The panel, led by Helen Clark, a former prime minister of New Zealand, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a former president of Liberia, is still conducting its investigation.

But in drafting an interim report, and laying out the scope of its inquiry, the panel makes clear that the world needs to rethink its approach to outbreaks.

The report describes one failure leading to another, from the “slow, cumbersome and indecisive” pandemic alert system, to the years of preparedness plans that failed to deliver, to the disjointed and even obstructive responses of national governments.

Public health officials stumbled, too.

Investigators said they could not understand why a World Health Organization committee waited until Jan. 30 to declare an international health emergency. (The Chinese government had lobbied other governments against declaring such an emergency).

And despite the decades of predictions that a viral pandemic was inevitable,

and years of committees, task forces and high-level panels aimed at preparing the WHO for that emergency, changes were slow to come. “The failure to enact fundamental change despite the warnings issued has left the world dangerously exposed, as the COVID-19 pandemic proves,” the report says.

But the WHO’s stumbles did not excuse the repeated failing of world leaders.

For even after health officials gave a clear warning signal, the report notes, “In far too many countries, this signal was ignored.”

The report also faults public health leaders for responding slowly to early evidence that people without symptoms could spread the new coronavirus. Early reports out of China, and one in Germany, documented this phenomenon. But leading health agencies, including the WHO, provided contradictory and sometimes misleading advice, a New York Times investigation previously found.

WHO’s director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, appointed the panel to review the world’s COVID-19 response.

Although the panel said the report was based on hundreds of documents, expert consultations and more than 100 interviews with front-line responders, it is not clear if the investigators have spoken to key health officials or reviewed internal documents.

Many of the initial findings have been previously identified or been obvious for many months. But the collection of mistakes remains shocking even when it is not surprising, and by spelling them out, the panel hopes to chart a course for change.

The organization declined to comment on the report before its member governments had reviewed it.

Details in the 34-page report are thin, but it says that China had genome sequencing evidence that a novel virus was circulating in Wuhan in December 2019. Health authorities there could have moved more quickly and decisively to contain the outbreak, the report says, yet country after country repeated many of the same mistakes.

“There were lost opportunities to apply basic public health measures,” the report reads.

White flags representing Oklahomans who have died of COVID-19 serve as a makeshift memorial in the front yard of a residence in Yukon, Okla., on Jan. 16, 2021. Governments and public health organizations around the world responded slowly and ineffectually to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to an interim report by a World Health Organization panel that laid bare a yearlong cascade of failures.

Instead of rallying behind proven health responses, governments and their citizens were fractured. Mask-wearing and social distancing became political statements. Conspiracy theories spread wildly.

And governments failed to conduct the routine testing and contact-tracing needed to control the disease.

Too often, investigators found, national leaders made health decisions with an eye on keeping their economies afloat, though they did not single out many nations for criticism. That proved to be a false choice. The panel found that countries that responded forcefully and effectively to the outbreak also fared better economically even as the global economy lost more than $7 trillion.

“This is clearly a case where billions can save trillions,” the report says.

That conclusion is an implicit rebuke of countries like the United States, where President Donald Trump demanded the country stay open for business. “We cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself,” he said in late March, when 30,000 Americans had tested positive.

That figure is now over 23 million,

and the country leads the world with nearly 400,000 deaths.

“Health containment measures should have been implemented immediately in any country with a likely case,” the report said. “They were not.”

The COVID-19 pandemic has already forced public health officials to reconsider some of their assumptions. It had long been accepted, for example, that travel bans did more harm than good by delaying medical help and unfairly punishing countries. That thinking has shifted, and the panel declared that travel restrictions have “most likely been helpful in curbing transmission.”

The interim report suggests that its final document will address more systemic challenges facing the WHO, which operates by the consensus of national governments and has no authority to enforce its own rules. The report said there was a wide chasm between what was expected of the organization and how much money it receives.

Trump withdrew the United States from the organization, taking away its largest source of funding, but President-elect Joe Biden has said he would rejoin it.

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Brazil starts vaccinations amid rise in COVID cases and new variants

A health care worker receives a CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccination in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.

By ERNESTO LONDOÑO, MANUELA ANDREONI and LETICIA CASADO

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razil on Monday kicked off its nationwide coronavirus vaccination campaign, providing a glimmer of hope in a nation where political infighting, a strained health care system and lax precautions have given the virus free rein.

But the rollout is expected to be painfully slow, even as Brazil battles two worrisome new variants of the virus, at least one of which is more contagious and could be contributing to the country’s recent surge of cases.

The government is scrambling to buy more vaccine after months of taking a lackadaisical approach, as President Jair Bolsonaro argued that scientists and the media were hyping the seriousness of a virus that has killed more than 210,000 Brazilians.

The country now has just 6 million doses of vaccine on hand for a nation of 213 million people.

The potential menace of the new variants became clear last week as patients in the northern state of Amazonas asphyxiated to death because hospitals ran out of oxygen amid a sharp rise in critically ill patients.

Prosecutors investigating the calamity said at least 16 patients had died.

The oxygen shortage “is the saddest and most outrageous expression of the government’s abject failure at all levels,” Alex Machado Campos, a director of the country’s health regulatory agency, said in tele-

vised remarks Sunday. “Is this a civilized nation or one living through a barbaric dystopia?”

The lack of vaccine doses is just one of myriad missteps that have hampered the country’s ability to protect its people against the pandemic. Bolsonaro has been criticized for repeatedly downplaying the threat of the virus, promoting a useless treatment, refusing to wear a mask, sabotaging other officials’ lockdown measures and, most recently, fueling unfounded fears about the safety of vaccines.

After peaking in July, when Brazil regularly had 1,200 coronavirus deaths per day, cases and fatalities dropped gradually for a few months but began to inch up in November. In recent weeks, the country has often reported more than 1,000 deaths a day, and Brazil’s death toll is second only to that in the United States.

Brazilian scientists say the new variants discovered in Brazil could be contributing to the resurgence of the virus. The one in Amazonas contains a mutation that has been linked with higher contagiousness.

(Both variants have another mutation that may weaken the efficacy of vaccines.)

The two mutated viruses have slipped the country’s borders and turned up in other parts of the world, with the latest discovery occurring in Japan.

While virus mutations are common, experts say hard-hit countries like Brazil provide fertile ground for new variants that could hamper the global response. Despite a

rise in cases, bars and restaurants are doing brisk business, and mask wearing is spotty.

“The appearance of these variants is directly proportional to people’s lack of care,” said Luiz Vicente Rizzo, head of research at Israeli Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo.

Pedro Hallal, a Harvard-trained public health researcher who led a study on the evolution of the virus in Brazil at the Federal University of Pelotas, said the drastic surge of cases in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas, suggests that the new strain there is likely more contagious.

“I am not someone who believes in coincidences,” Hallal said. “Our new variant was found in Manaus, and now cases are booming. It’s improbable that there isn’t a correlation between one thing and the other.”

Reports of the variants in Brazil have raised alarm abroad. Officials in Japan reported last week that they had diagnosed cases of the new variant in four passengers who arrived in Tokyo after traveling from Manaus.

Citing concern over the new Brazilian variants, Britain last week banned flights from Latin America and Portugal. Italy later suspended its few remaining flights to Brazil.

Health experts had hoped Brazil would be among the earliest countries to mount a swift and efficient vaccination campaign, given the country’s strong track record on immunization efforts. But the rollout has been chaotic and bitterly politicized.

Health minister Eduardo Pazuello last week announced he would travel to India to personally pick up 2 million doses of the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University that India has been allowed to manufacture. But in an embarrassing setback, the flight was scuttled at the last minute after officials in India, who were about to launch their own vaccination program, told the Brazilian government they didn’t yet have doses to spare.

The attempted purchase from India appeared to be a bid by Bolsonaro’s government to outflank one of his political rivals, São Paulo Gov. João Doria. Doria, who has championed the vaccine produced by China’s Sinovac, had procured a few million doses of that vaccine even before his country’s health regulators approved it Sunday.

The Sinovac purchase came as part of an agreement to allow China to test the vaccine in Brazil, in conjunction with a São Paulo-based research institute. While there

is some relief that Brazil has any vaccine on hand, the efficacy rate of that vaccine, CoronaVac, turned out to be just over 50%, far less than other inoculations.

Doria took aim at the Bolsonaro government Sunday as he presided over an event in São Paulo where the first handful of health care workers received shots. The nationwide campaign began a day later.

“The vaccine is a lesson for you, authoritarians who disregard life, who lack compassion,” he said.

Pazuello, an Army general, responded angrily, accusing Doria of turning the vaccine rollout into a “marketing play” to boost his political standing. Doria is widely expected to run for president next year.

Despite Bolsonaro’s antipathy toward CoronaVac — he has called Chinese products untrustworthy — the health ministry demanded that Doria turn over his supply of the vaccine to the federal government for use across the country. The governor acquiesced, though he kept some for his state.

The federal government has established priority groups for the vaccine, but officials have yet to provide a detailed plan that outlines when certain groups will be vaccinated and how many doses of which vaccines the country intends to obtain.

On Monday, Bolsonaro said Brazil would purchase vaccines as they become “available in the market.”

Pazuello, meanwhile, has been faulted for failing to anticipate the oxygen crisis in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state, which sparked a chaotic evacuation of patients, including some premature babies, to other states.

From Thursday through Sunday, 312 people died from COVID-19 in Amazonas, a toll 50% higher than in the proceeding four days.

Amazonas Gov. Wilson Lima said his team had warned that hospitals were running dangerously low on oxygen days before patients began asphyxiating. “We weren’t able to get what we needed,” he said.

With patients in distress, officials in Manaus got oxygen tanks from neighboring Venezuela giving its authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, a public relations victory against Bolsonaro, a nemesis. The failure to have enough oxygen on hand is now being investigated by the Supreme Court.

The health ministry did not respond to emailed questions about the situation in Manaus.

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In Tunisia, some wonder if the revolution was worth it

By VIVIAN YEE

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t felt like an echo of the wildfire protests that brought down Tunisia’s dictator, leading to a series of revolts that ripped across the Middle East 10 years ago: young people in the streets of more than a dozen Tunisian cities over the last three nights. Fury that corruption seemed to be everywhere, jobs nowhere. Clashes with security forces led to more than 600 arrests by Monday.

Only this time, the endgame was unclear.

Tunisia’s dictatorship is long gone. Its president, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, fled the country in January 2011 after a brutal 23-year rule, the first strongman to fall in the Arab Spring revolts that began in Tunisia and surged across the Middle East. Ten years later, Tunisians have built a democracy, however dysfunctional, complete with elections and — that rarest of Arab commodities — the right to free speech.

So it is that the protests, strikes and sit-ins seem to almost never stop. Graffiti gleefully denounces the police.

Bloggers and citizen journalists howl about official mismanagement, heap scorn on political opponents and lob corruption allegations against government officials high and low, their Facebook posts then shared and amplified by thousands of fellow Tunisians.

But none of it has righted an economy heading for shipwreck. Nearly a third of young people are jobless, public services are foundering and corruption has increasingly infiltrated daily life. Opportunities for most people have become so scant, especially in Tunisia’s impoverished interior, that at least 13,000 Tunisian migrants gambled their lives crossing to Italy by boat just in the last year.

“Justice and dignity,” as the revolutionaries once chanted, seem a long way off.

“The only positive thing we got out of the revolution was the freedom to say anything we wanted,” said Ayman Fahri, 24, a trade student who said he wanted to leave Tunis, maybe for Turkey, because of the lack of opportunities at home. As for the rest of democracy, he said, “Maybe we understood freedom wrong, because we’ve made no progress in the last 10 years.”

Thanks to deadlock in its post-revolutionary parliamentary system, Tunisia has torn through new governments at a rate of one per year, and three in just the last 12 months.

Political parties dominated by wealthy businessmen shuffle and reshuffle power — occasionally coming to actual blows in parliament — while making little headway on economic reforms.

As faith in politics has dwindled, so has voter turnout.

Over the course of Tunisia’s seven free elections, participation has fallen from a high of 68% in the 2014 parliamentary elections to 42% in 2019.

“Why did we revolt?” said Ines Jebali, 23, a sociology student. “Everything changed for the worse.”

Without prompting, Jebali, like Fahri, acknowledged one exception. At least, she said, there is now freedom of speech — though even that is occasionally threatened, with

security forces beating demonstrators and prosecutors frequently hauling bloggers into court on charges of defaming public officials.

“With today’s democracy, they may not be able to eat,” said Sihem Bensedrine, a longtime activist, who as head of Tunisia’s truth and dignity commission investigated previous regimes’ abuses and corruption. “But they have the freedom to fight for what they want.”

On that front, outraged Tunisians have no louder bullhorn than Abir Moussi, a former official in Ben Ali’s party who has reinvented herself as one of the country’s most popular politicians by spotlighting the decline in public services, vowing to restore what she says was Tunisia’s prosperity under the former president and outright denying that a revolution ever happened.

Just after the downfall of Ben Ali, his regime was so tarnished that Moussi got her hair pulled as she defended his party in court. Now, her Free Destourian Party leads the polls, and some analysts fear that her populist appeal, which mixes Ben Ali-era nostalgia with proposals to strengthen the presidency and security forces, could push Tunisia back toward authoritarianism.

Moussi rejects that assertion.

“Those who criticize us do so to hide their own failures,” she said in a recent interview, maintaining that she supports checks on the presidency to prevent an authoritarian relapse. “The average Tunisian now finds himself worse off than he was before.”

In the heady days after the revolution, social justice nonprofits and parliament watchdogs proliferated by the thousands. But none became as famous as I-Watch, an anti-corruption group founded in 2011 by a few university students that has gone on nearly single-handedly to land exposé after exposé targeting powerful government and business leaders.

“I’ve lost hope in the political elite,” said Mouheb Garoui, 34, one of the founders. “We need to start working on the political education of younger people. Why not see young people run in 2024? If we just keep fighting corruption, it’s never going to end.”

The group is starting its own radio station and digital media outlet, hiring young YouTube, Instagram and TikTok influencers with millions of followers to create content about accountability and political rights. Like other youthful Arab media startups, including the Tunisian investigative journalism collective Inkyfada and Lebanon’s Megaphone, it aims to circumvent traditional media outlets, which tend to be owned — and muzzled — by powerful businessmen.

“Civil society usually preaches to the converted, to the elite,” said Achref Aouadi, 35, another I-Watch founder.

“We want to be consumed by millions, by the masses.”

He can be confident the audience is there. After all, young Tunisians, unlike their elders, have grown up taking for granted the right to consume whatever they want.

“We’re still traumatized by censorship,” Aouadi said.

“The younger ones, they don’t care.”

Protesters marching through Tunis last week on the 10th anniversary of the revolution.

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The next Trump

By JAMELLE BOUIE

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ost Americans want Donald Trump out of sight and out of mind after he leaves office Wednesday. Most Americans except Republicans, that is.

In every recent poll on Trump, Republicans stand apart. Ask whether Trump should remain a “major national figure for years to come,” as the Pew Research Center did in a survey taken just after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, and 68% of Americans say no, whereas 57% of Republicans say yes.

Or ask whether Trump should be disqualified from future office. A majority of adults — 56%, according to a recent poll conducted for ABC News and The Washington Post — also say yes, whereas 85% of Republicans say no.

Of course, the reason the Republican rank and file doesn’t think Trump should slink away is because they think he won the election. Among his voters, 75% say he received enough votes in enough states to claim victory.

For them, there’s no reason Trump should leave the field as a pariah or relinquish his claim on the party itself. It’s no surprise, then, that most Republican officeholders are sticking with the president and that the most loyal among them hope to harness the pro-Trump energy of the base for their own personal ambitions.

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This dynamic is part of what spurred Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley to amplify the lie that the election was tainted. It’s what kept Mike Pence from turning on the president that made him the target of a deadly mob, and it’s what led Mike Pompeo to turn on his former administration colleague Nikki Haley, for criticizing Trump’s rhetoric since the election.

Each of them (to say nothing of the party’s other presidential contenders) all hope to be, in one way or another, the next Trump. The problem for each of them is that this may be impossible.

In 2015 and 2016, Donald Trump wasn’t just an unconventional politician with a direct appeal to the prejudiced attitudes of the Republican base, and he wasn’t just a fixture of conservative media and entertainment.

He was a bona fide celebrity and household name, with 30 years on the public stage as the embodiment of wealth and luxury. And for more than 10 of those years, he was star of “The Apprentice,” a popular reality television series in which he played the most successful businessman in America, whose approval could turn an ordinary nobody into an extraordinary somebody. His was a persona that rested on the valorization of entrepreneurship and the worship of success.

This wasn’t a dour or self-serious performance.

Trump wasn’t Ebenezer Scrooge. He was a winking, cheerful vulgarian who knew the show was an act and played along with the viewers. From his cameos on the big screen in films like “Home Alone 2” to his parodic appearances in professional wrestling, he was affable, even charming.

It’s hard to overstate how important this was for Trump’s first campaign. If modern American politics is entertainment as much as civics, then Trump was its star performer. And his audience, his supporters, could join in the performance. This is crucial. Trump could say whatever they wanted to hear, and they could take it in as part of the act, something — as one sympathetic observer wrote — to be taken seriously, not literally. Words that might have doomed any other Republican candidate, and which have in the past, meant nothing to the strength of Trump’s campaign.

When he finally ran against Hillary Clinton, celebrity helped him appeal to those voters who hated politicians — who sat at the margins of politics, if they participated at all — but could get behind an irreverent figure like Trump. Did he lie? Sure. But the shamelessness of his lies, and his indifference to decorum, was its own kind of truth. Celebrity was his shield and his sword, and his life as a reality television star primed his supporters to see his presidency as a show that would never end.

Since the 1990s, the Republican Party has struggled

to win a majority of voters nationwide in a presidential election. They’ve done it exactly once, in 2004, with the reelection of George W. Bush. Trump’s path to victory — a minority-vote Electoral College win with high turnout in rural and exurban areas — may be the only one the party has left. As one group of House Republicans said ahead (and in support) of the vote to confirm the results of the 2020 election, “If we perpetuate the notion that Congress may disregard certified electoral votes — based solely on its own assessment that one or more states mishandled the presidential election — we will be delegitimizing the very system that led Donald Trump to victory in 2016, and that could provide the only path to victory in 2024.”

The big question is whether it took a Trump to make 2016 happen in the first place. Given the Republican Party’s struggle to build a national majority, was he the only candidate that could pull off a win? And if so, was his celebrity the X factor that made it possible? The fact that Republicans lost when Trump was not on the ballot is evidence in favor of the case.

If celebrity is what it takes, then there’s no Republican politician who can carry Trump’s mantle. No one with his or her hat obviously in the ring — neither Cruz nor Hawley, neither Tom Cotton nor Haley — has the juice. There are the Trump children, of course. But the Trump name doesn’t actually stand for success, and there’s no evidence yet that any of them can make the leap to winning votes for themselves.

Perhaps the next Trump, if there is one, will be another celebrity. Someone with a powerful and compelling persona, who traffics in fear and anger and hate.

Someone who “triggers the libs” and puts on a show. Someone who already has an audience, who speaks for the Republican base as much as he speaks to them. Republican voters have already put a Fox News viewer into the White House. From there it’s just a short step to electing an actual Fox News personality.

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CUD tilda de “abuso” aumento al costo del servicio eléctrico Por THE STAR

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omo “injusto y abusivo”, así catalogó el martes, el presidente del Centro Unido de Detallistas, (CUD), Jesús Vázquez Rivera, el aumento al costo del servicio eléctrico en Puerto Rico.

“En momentos cuando más lastimada está la economía puertorriqueña la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica (AEE) se prepara para un aumento en el kilovatio por hora de $6.52 adicionales (el proyectado aumento en el costo del servicio eléctrico es para los meses de enero, febrero y marzo de 0.81 centavos por KWH, equivalente a 4.7 por ciento del costo actual). Esto es un abuso, aquí todos los puertorriqueños nos estamos ajustando y viviendo momentos difíciles y esta agencia que es una desorganizada y un desastre administrativamente pretende aumentar sus costos”, denunció el presidente del CUD en comunicación escrita.

Vázquez Rivera estableció que la AEE debe primero reestructurar-

se y hacer un plan de reducción de gastos. “Vemos cómo el gobierno y sus distintas agencias deben sobre $200 millones y no pasa nada. Ahora si nosotros dejamos de pagar la factura de luz un mes, ya al otro mes nos cortan el servicio. El aumento se dice que es por el alza en el costo de combustible, pero siempre es

la misma excusa, y ahora es menos creíble, cuando el Negociado de Energía dice que hay incongruencias en la compra del combustible en comparación con el costo del mercado”, dijo.

Aseguró que el aumento “está a destiempo”. Según el líder del CUD, las personas no aguantan un gasto

más, aparte que el servicio es uno deficiente. Dijo que ya es momento para que la AEE sea empática con los ciudadanos y vea el dolor y las necesidades que pasan a diario los ciudadanos. “Estamos pagando una utilidad súper costosa y de pésimo servicio y que en nada le sirve ya al país”, concluyó.

FEI retira investigación por querella anónima contra administrador de Sistemas de Retiro Por THE STAR

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l Panel sobre el Fiscal Especial Independiente (PFEI) informó el martes que, tras acoger una recomendación del Departamento de Justicia, no asignará un fiscal especial independiente para investigar una querella anónima contra el administrador de los Sistemas de Retiro, Luis Collazo Rodríguez por alegaciones de conflictos de interés.

El PFEI indicó, que a raíz de dicha querella al DJPR realizó una investigación Preliminar. En esa pesquisa se examinaron las denuncias de que ci licenciado Collazo Rodríguez se desempeñaba de forma errática como profesional y que generaba un estado de estrés entre el personal.

La mencionada investigación del DJPR expone que, aunque el licenciado Collazo Rodríguez ostenta varios nombramientos como funcio-

nario de los diferentes sistemas gubernamentales de retiro del gobierno. La realidad es que mediante la Ley 106-2017 se reformaron esos sistemas, como un nuevo organismo independiente y separado de otros, por lo cual no existe el conflicto señalado. El Informe expone, además,

que “la querella aborda asuntos que carecen de especificidad y, en alguna medida, resultan incoherentes en cuanto a cuáles irregularidades cometió el licenciado Collazo Rodríguez como parte de sus funciones”.

Añade el documento del DJPR, que la pesquisa no entró en el análisis

y discusión de su desempeño y del alegado nivel de estrés adjudicado al licenciado Collazo Rodríguez, porque dichos señalamientos se refieren a asuntos de naturaleza administrativa y laboral “que descartan la intervención de un asunto de naturaleza penal”.

El Informe del DJPR concluye, que no se encontró infracción a norma penal alguna en cuanto a las acciones del licenciado Collazo Rodríguez, por lo que, la entonces Secretaria Interina de Justicia, Carrau Martínez, recomendó que no se designe un FEI. “Evaluada en su totalidad la información recopilada y la amplia investigación realizada por el Departamento de Justicia, acogemos la recomendación y ordenamos el archivo definitivo de este asunto, sin ulterior trámite”, concluye el Panel en su Resolución de 19 de enero de 2021.

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Phil Spector: Hear 15 essential songs

Phil Spector brought dozens of musicians and singers into the studio to create his Wall of Sound.

By JON PARELES

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hil Spector died on Saturday as an inmate in California, convicted of the 2003 murder of Lana Clarkson. By then, other facts had emerged about his volatile, erratic, gun-toting behavior, notably in Ronnie Spector’s 1990 memoir, “Be My Baby,” which detailed his abuses during their seven-year marriage. Some listeners may well decide that all of his music is poisoned. But it is also inextricable from pop history.

It was decades earlier, in the early 1960s, when Phil Spector made the hits that he described as “little symphonies for the kids,” packing brash innovation into threeminute melodramas, treating adolescent romance as a universe of rapture and tragedy.

He brought dozens of musicians and singers into the studio to perform together, doubling parts for heft and impact and pushing mixes to the brink of distortion, to create his Wall of Sound. He gathered songwriters who could convincingly capture female longing and desire for his girl groups to deliver.

And he found singers — many of them ambitious Black teenagers — who would supercharge those songs with gospel spirit.

After his prodigious hit-making streak in the early 1960s, Spector found admirers

eager to work with him during the 1970s: the Beatles (collectively and individually), the Ramones, even Leonard Cohen. Then Spector withdrew from music almost completely for the next decades. But through the years, countless others — among them the Beach Boys, Bruce Springsteen, the Walker Brothers, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Abba, Meat Loaf and Bleachers — would emulate the thundering beat, chiming chords and lavish percussion of his Wall of Sound. “I still smile whenever I hear the music we made together, and always will,” Ronnie Spector told Billboard in an interview after Spector’s death. “The music will be forever.”

Here in chronological order are 15 of his most distinctive tracks.

The Teddy Bears: ‘To Know Him, Is to Love Him’ (1958) Spector’s first hit turned the inscription from his father’s gravestone — “To know him was to love him” — into a present-tense declaration of love. The production, pre-Wall of Sound, is minimal and haunting. Annette Kleinbard sings over Spector’s gentle guitar strumming, joined by hushed backup vocals and a muffled drumbeat. Her diffidence falls away in the bridge, as her voice leaps to declare, “Someday he’ll see that he was meant for me.”

The Crystals: ‘He Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss)’ (1962) In this creepy 1960s artifact written

by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, the singer takes a jealous lover’s violence as proof of his affection. The masochistic premise is underscored by a cowed-sounding lead vocal, a skulking arrangement and the way the word “hit” arrives on a dissonant note. It’s even creepier given Spector’s later actions.

Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans: ‘Dr. Kaplan’s Office’ (1962) Not wasting any potential hits, Spector often placed instrumentals on the B-sides of his singles. The flip side of “Why Do Lovers Break Each Other’s Heart?” was named for Dr. Harold Kaplan, who was Spector’s psychiatrist during the 1960s, constantly on call. Some Spector B-sides are clearly studio jams, but this is a full-fledged arrangement, with a swaggering saxophone-section melody, lots of handclaps and, partway through, somebody’s maniacal laugh.

Darlene Love: ‘(Today I Met) the Boy I’m Gonna Marry’ (1963) Darlene Wright, who would become Darlene Love, was the lead singer of the Blossoms, the vocal group Spector swapped in for the Crystals to record “He’s a Rebel” and used to back up the Ronettes and original Crystals. She fully earned billing on her own for “(Today I Met) the Boy I’m Gonna Marry,” showing no doubt whatsoever about her expectations for marriage while the arrangement peals around her like wedding bells.

The Crystals: ‘Da Doo Ron Ron’ (1963) The combination of songs written with Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, Spector’s productions and the youthful voices of the Crystals and the Ronettes led to the pinnacles of the Wall of Sound era. Love at first sight translates into two minutes of pure euphoria in this song, which can’t even find words for the joy: only nonsense syllables, “Da doo ron ron.” Behind the Crystals’ exultant harmonies, triplets gallop on piano and build on drums like a racing heartbeat.

The Crystals: ‘Then He Kissed Me’ (1963) The opening guitar lick is a harbinger of folk-rock, and clattering castanets immediately join in to carry this chronicle of girl-group wish fulfillment from first dance to infatuation to proposal, each stage ratified with a kiss “in a way I’d never been kissed before.”

The Ronettes: ‘Be My Baby’ (1963)

One of rock’s bedrock beats — played by Hal Blaine and imitated ever since — opens a Barry-Greenwich-Spector song that’s both plea and promise. Veronica Bennett, later Ronnie Spector, soars above the band with a voice that’s wiry, vulnerable and utterly sure that her love is the answer. The Ronettes would spend decades battling Spector in court for their share of the royalties.

The Crystals: ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town’ (1963) Santa might as well be riding in on a souped-up steamroller in this full-throttle version of the song, pumped by saxophones and awash in glockenspiel — an arrangement Bruce Springsteen would turn into an annual concert staple of his own.

The Ronettes: ‘(The Best Part of) Breakin’ Up’ (1964) A steady, stomping beat trudges along as Bennett sings about breaking up and inevitably making up; “I belong to you and you belong to me,” she insists. But there’s a false ending and then a new, uncertain episode.

Enveloped in wordless harmonies, she’s no longer so sure things will work out, and during the fade-out she implores, “C’mon baby, don’t say maybe.”

The Righteous Brothers: ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin‘ Feeling’ (1964) The romantic abyss opens wider and wider as Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, the Righteous Brothers, come to terms with the end of an affair in a song written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil with Spector.

They note the growing signs of estrangement as strings swell over an implacable beat and the desperation grows unbearable. Before the end, they’re both howling, “Baby! I need your love!”

Ike and Tina Turner: ‘River Deep, Mountain High’ (1966) Spector’s run as a nonstop hitmaker ended — inexplicably — with the magnificent bombast of “River Deep, Mountain High,” which he wrote with Barry and Greenwich.

Spector was determined to make a masterpiece, and the production piled on everything in his arsenal: band, horns, strings, maracas, “doot-do-doot” backup vocals — behind no less than Tina Turner revving up to full rasp before the first chorus. Whatever made the song’s first American release peak at a dismal No. 88 on the Billboard Hot 100 has long been forgotten.

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Paging through Broadway while the stages are dark

By MAYA PHILLIPS

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admit it: I’m supposed to be packing. I’m starting 2021 with a move, to my first solo apartment, and I was doing pretty well for a while: rolled up the rug, took down some artwork, packed four bins of books without pausing (Flo Rida’s “My House” played on Spotify as an aspirational track). It was the Playbills that got me, the unwieldy stack at the top of the bookcase that leaned sloppily, as though at any moment a handful would slide off and escape to the floor.

I never thought of myself as particularly nostalgic. I’m too clutter-averse, I thought, to hold onto things for no reason. (Marie Kondo before it was cool?) And yet, I now realize that I do have my sentimental moments: old New York Comic Con badges hanging on my closet doorknob, dated newspaper clips with my byline in a bin, notebooks of shameful teenage and preteen fiction and poetry (though, to be fair, those I’m just too neurotic to throw out, in case some poor soul should lay eyes on them).

And I can never get rid of my Playbills — nor can I ever just “grab one” to check a detail without taking a Zipcar down memory lane and resurfacing an hour or so later.

They’re like snapshots, capturing the ephemeral, the essential element of live performance that makes it unique and one of my greatest loves: They are souvenirs of a moment that will never happen again.

We’re coming up on a year without theater, and though it’s been rough, last spring was the worst, as I crossed off the plays I’d planned to see: “Hangmen,” “Six,” “American Buffalo” and more. I felt restless; I had gotten so used to running to midtown for a show after work and puttering around Bryant Park on weekends between a matinee and an evening performance. Much of the time I was reviewing for The New Yorker, or freelancing for The New York Times, so I always carried the Playbills until my work was published. On the morning commute from Brooklyn, I’d flip through a program in response to my editor’s deadline queries to double-check a name or bio. Those Playbills might stay in my bag, only to be rediscovered days later, revealing a weekend of seeing and writing.

But I’m being nostalgic again.

It’s hard not to be when I haven’t sat in a theater in 10 months, haven’t sprinted down 42nd Street to make a

A collection of Playbills in New York, Jan. 13, 2021.

“They are souvenirs of a moment that will never happen again,” writes New York Times critic Maya Phillips about her collection of Playbills. curtain, haven’t settled into the anticipatory silence of a dark theater before the first word is spoken on stage.

I’ve kept Playbills since I was a kid. For years I kept movie ticket stubs, too, but they didn’t hold the same allure or capture the grandeur of a Broadway performance. The pile includes my early theater experiences like “Aida,” “The Color Purple” and “The Lion King.” There are Playbills with cast members who later hit the big time; I picked up a program for the Manhattan Theater Club’s production of “Prodigal Son” and recognized a now-familiar face: Timothée Chalamet, before “Call Me by Your Name” and “Lady Bird.”

There are duplicates for the ones I’ve seen more than once, like “Rent,” and though I’ve debated throwing those out, I never have, knowing that each program represents an experience both the same and different; even if I saw the same cast do the same script, word for word, note for note, something would have inevitably changed.

It’s an exquisite tragedy — that every time you see theater, you receive something new, but that gift is immediately chased by a loss. It can’t be replicated. Memory is imperfect.

As a critic, I experience productions in a super-heightened state. I try to make sure every detail adheres to my memory — the lights, the movement, the sounds, the scenery. But no

Phil Spector: Hear 15 essential songs From page 18 John Ono Lennon: ‘Instant Karma!

(We All Shine On)’ (1970) “Instant Karma” starts off relatively low-fi, with Lennon’s voice, a not-quite-intune piano and a rudimentary backbeat.

But Spector’s production makes everything sound larger than life, Lennon soon works himself up to a shout and a full choir mate-

rializes behind him; it was never as casual as it seemed.

George Harrison: ‘What Is Life’ (1970) George Harrison’s 1970 album “All Things Must Pass” was produced by Spector and Harrison, and “What Is Life” spurs Harrison with his own Wall of Sound, with walloping drums, a buzz-bomb guitar line, massed horns and strings and a very busy tambourine.

matter what, it’s like trying to catch water in my hands. By the time I was heading home, under the punishing lights of an F train car, I’d already feel it slipping, just a little bit, as the world outside the theater poured back into me.

In my collection I saw Playbills for shows I only vaguely remembered and ones I didn’t recall at all. I looked at each one, and the feeling was something like heartbreak, a tiny dose of grief. I don’t even have programs for every show I’ve seen; some I’ve lost, some I failed to pick up, and some, to my dismay, were digital.

Years ago Times critic Walter Kerr wrote about his not keeping Playbills, considering the psychology of the collector, saying it “isn’t a matter of wallowing in nostalgia”; it’s always about looking for the next addition to the collection.

I have to disagree. When my friends suggest putting my programs in binders or frames or transforming them into chic Instagrammable décor, I resist, because I’m not the collector Kerr imagined. I do wallow — or I’d say, more accurately, bask — in my memories, and I don’t want those past performances to be displayed like trophies; I want to touch them, as though I could take those moments themselves into my hands. It’s my little act of witchcraft: I thumb through the pages, and suddenly it’s resurrected — my feeling at 18, sitting with my aunt in the Richard Rodgers Theater watching “In the Heights.”

One of the biggest challenges of being a critic is accounting for the art being made in the present but also recalling the past. We bear witness to art, writing about it so people know it is there, that it’s happening, that it happened. But as I’ve already said, memory is flawed, and so are we. We’re always in the process of forgetting some detail or another: last Wednesday’s breakfast, the phone number of a childhood home, the opening number of a musical from 2013, the color of a dress an actress wore onstage just last year. They go one by one.

So, I pack up my Playbills for the productions I recall and the ones I don’t. When theater returns, I will accumulate more to shelve with the others and look through them when I’m feeling nostalgic. And I’ll know that even though I may not remember the particulars of every single performance or set, there’s still something precious in the knowledge that for one specific moment in time, something special happened, I saw it, I was there.

Leonard Cohen: ‘Death of a Ladies’ Man’ (1977) One of greatest mismatches ever of songwriter to producer, Leonard Cohen’s album “Death of a Ladies’ Man” made Cohen raise his voice to barely hold his own against Spector’s kitchen-sink excesses. But the stately, nine-minute title cut is a grand anomaly for both of them: leisurely, orchestral, at once grave and slightly kitschy as Cohen contemplates the sexuality, revelation, metaphysics, disillusionment and comedy of a “great affair.”

The Ramones: ‘Rock ’n’ Roll High School’ (1980) The last album Spector produced before decades of retirement was the Ramones’ “End of the Century,” by all accounts a collision between the Ramones’ usual quickand-dirty recording methods and Spector’s painstaking perfectionism. But they shared a commitment to concision and drive, and Spector-style touches — huge drums, doubled guitars, layered vocal harmonies, a mid-song key change — only add to the twominute blast.

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Pandemic dressing takes a dark turn

By REYHAN HARMANCI

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don’t really remember when I pulled the black Everlane pants out of the drawer and onto my body. Was it spring, after the lockdown started and we were still doing videoconference happy hours for fun? Or the summer, when the rhythms of remote work seemed to settle in? Or the fall, when I began to see my coworkers do things like put on earrings for a meeting while I was still trying to keep the camera off for as long as possible?

Recalling the pants’ entrance into pandemic life is difficult because this particular pair of pants — priced at $98, made of an Italian wool trademarked as GoWeave — is supposed to transcend any one season. What this means is that it is not right for any season. They are too hot in summer, too flimsy in the winter, easily soaked by spring showers and … well, they are OK in the fall.

The fabric feels cheap, though. I hate the fabric. I hate the fit. They squeeze my thighs when I pull them up to my natural waist and flatten my butt when they fall to my hips. They are bulky without keeping me warm, and there is no shirt that can make the awkward length — too long to be “short pants,” too short to cover my ankles — work at all. And yet, beginning in September, I have been wearing them at least three times a week.

This is, as I have been telling anyone who will listen, a “hate-wear.” I am now hate-wearing clothing.

The Everlane pants aren’t the only item that I am hate-wearing. I have a lot of T-shirts that I dislike for a variety of reasons — dumb logos of tech companies, weird sizing, expensive fabric but bad color — and yet also wear. These, at least, are mostly comfortable.

The essence of a hate-wear is that it is not about thinking you look bad in something (which can also be objectively true). It’s pretty normal to have items of clothing that you love even if you don’t think you look particularly great in them. The inverse is also true. You can have a dress that you think makes you look good, even though you don’t actually like the item itself so much.

A hate-wear is when you put on the clothing even though — because? — it makes you feel bad. Neither stylish nor particularly comfortable, yet constantly in rotation.

This past year has been strange and terrible in so many different ways. Everyone has had a different pandemic, as the disease shattered our social compacts and laid bare the infrastructure of our lives. Not knowing how to dress is the least of anyone’s problems, even mine. But we still do (mostly) have to put on clothes.

For those of us who now work at home, that has resulted in some weird choices.

For my friend Sonal Kaur, a 37-year-old designer in Brooklyn, this has meant avoiding the mirrors in her apartment. After I sent out a tweet about hate-wearing clothing, she sent me a photo of herself in a shirt, sweater, pants and socks to illustrate her own fits, with some commentary.

“Uncomfortable sweatpants? Too small and short,” she wrote in a text message. “Roadside T-shirt that makes me feel like Dumpster Dad and also a hand-me-down sweater from an actual dad with maybe some holes in it,” she added. “Notice the hatred emanating from the sock.”

(The socks, to be fair, were halfway off her feet in a look that resonated deeply with me. I also walk around the house with the

uncomfortable feeling of a sock that is about to fall off, and I just can’t be bothered to pull it up.)

The bad feelings about items of clothing can be tied to specific 2020 memories. Carly Chalmers, 32, a marketing manager in Toronto, wrote on Twitter that “the wool blend sweater I wore basically every day of spring lockdown suddenly became a symbol of stress and sadness.” She ended up donating it rather than facing her COVID sweater every day.

The locus of my personal clothing habits is a bit more difficult to pin down. When the pandemic started, I had just started going back into my office for a new job after having my second child.

The previous year had been chaotic, filled with hormones and changes and a layoff and the death of my mother-in-law, and I was desperate for this office job to reorient my sense of self. So desperate, in fact, that I volunteered to go back months earlier than my generous leave policy offered.

To get ready to be myself again, an adult professional, I bought a new leather bag. None of my non-maternity clothing fit, although I did try to jam my body into pants with buttons and old Spanx. The lockdown started about a week after I returned to work, making my bag seem so sad, a small buoy on an ocean pulling me back into my house.

When we got babysitters over the summer, I had a bit more mental space to think about how I appeared to others, and myself, but the picture was cloudy.

Of course I didn’t know what to wear; I didn’t know who I was. When I left the house — mostly to walk a few blocks and then turn around — I obsessively clocked people’s outfits for any

hints of what I could be. (A lot of leggings and sneakers. Workout wear. Not helpful.) Hence, hate-wear. Like an old wannabe goth, I wear ill-fitting black pants on the outside because that is how I feel on the inside.

This is how Claire Howorth, an executive editor of Vanity Fair, sees the hate-wear phenomenon: “less letting yourself go, more forcing yourself to be gone.”

“We are all sitting at home, largely unseen and unfelt by one another, floating in this endless ether that is the wait for this pandemic to be over, and so our dressing,” Howorth, 39, wrote in an email, “can express a bizarre cry for help.”

Floating. Ether. Help. Now that it’s officially winter, I will say that I don’t wear my terrible pants as much as I used to. Another force has stepped into the void: consumer escapism. You can now buy sweatpants at a variety of prices and fabrics and colors, so I took my unresolved sense of self and just started searching online for sales.

Google, perhaps suspecting that we’d like to pretend to be someone else in a different place, added a variety of backgrounds to its video calls, so now I attend meetings from a candy-coated cloud.

But some hate-wear still manages to slip through. For some reason, there is always a bunch of orange knit Carhartt hats lying around the house. They are blindingly bright; they feel like a Brooklyn cliché; they press the top of my hair down while empowering the sides to rise up, Bozo the Clown style. And yet, more often than not, I will grab one off the dresser in the morning and put it on for the day.

At least, this hate-wear keeps my head warm.

As we start another year, still in isolation, our clothing choices are getting increasingly weird.

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A bitter archaeological feud over an ancient vision of the cosmos

By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

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he disk is small — just 12 inches in diameter — but it has loomed large in the minds of people across millenniums. Made of bronze, the artifact was inlaid in gold with an ancient vision of the cosmos by its crafters. Over generations, it was updated with new astronomical insights, until it was buried beneath land that would become the Federal Republic of Germany thousands of years later.

This is the Nebra sky disk, and nothing else like it has been found in European archaeology. Many archaeologists have declared it the oldest known representation of the heavens, and to Germans it is a beloved emblem of heritage that connects them with ancient sky watchers.

“The sky disk is a window to look into the minds of these people,” said Ernst Pernicka, a senior professor at Tübingen University and a director of the Curt-Engelhorn Center for Archaeometry in Mannheim.

Rupert Gebhard, the director of the Bavarian State Archaeological Collection in Munich, said, “It’s a very emotional object.”

But while Gebhard and Pernicka acknowledge the disk’s past and present cultural resonance, they do not agree about much more. The two men and others are polarized by a bitter archaeological feud over the object’s true age. Many side with Pernicka in saying that the object is roughly 3,600 years old and comes from the Bronze Age. But Gebhard and some colleagues hold firm to their arguments that it must be about 1,000 years younger, saying it shares more with totems of the Iron Age. The dispute is an “unhappy situation,” said Harald Meller, a professor at the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg and director of the State Museum of Prehistory in Halle, the German institution that is the sky disk’s home. He stands by his conclusion that the disk dates to the Bronze Age. A paper published late last year by Pernicka and Meller offered a strong rebuttal to the case for the Iron Age made by Gebhard and Rüdiger Krause, a professor of prehistory and early European history at Goethe University Frankfurt. While some believe this should settle the argument, other archaeologists think the debate will, and should, continue.

“This controversial discussion of questions that have not yet been finally clarified will trigger new investigations, especially in Halle, and motivate research to make progress,” said Wolfgang David, the executive director of the Archaeological Museum Frankfurt, who has not been involved in either side’s studies.

The Nebra sky disk is plundered treasure. This is where the problems all begin.

Two men claimed they found the disk, along with other ancient artifacts, during the summer of 1999 on

The Nebra sky disk under a scanning electron microscope in a laboratory in Grevesmuehlen, Germany, in 2003. a hillside called the Mittelberg near the town of Nebra, about an hour’s drive southwest of Halle. After denting and scratching the artifact as they dug it up, they sold it and the rest of the hoard to a trader in black market antiquities.

Authorities recovered the disk in a 2002 sting operation, which Meller participated in, and prosecuted the original looters, who ultimately revealed the site where they had discovered the disk (in exchange for a plea bargain).

Meller also led the excavation of the Nebra site and worked with other archaeologists to establish its Bronze Age provenance. In earlier years, some scientists said the object was a forgery. But consensus emerged that the disk was made by ancient people, and Meller has promoted the interpretation of the object as the oldest known human expression of clear astronomical phenomena, such as the Pleiades star cluster.

“There’s plenty of evidence for archaeoastronomical orientations and an interest in cosmology and the night sky, the day sky, the planets and the stars during the Bronze Age,” said Alison Sheridan, an archaeologist who has worked with National Museums Scotland and was

formerly president of the Prehistoric Society, an international community that promotes prehistoric research.

However, the Nebra sky disk is “the oldest example of when somebody made a representation of that on material culture,” she said.

The sky disk may reach new heights later this year when Matthias Maurer, a German astronaut, heads to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX capsule.

Maurer incorporated the disk’s iconography into the design of the patch he will wear during the mission.

Gebhard and Krause challenged that Bronze Age timeline in a study published last year in the journal Archäologische Informationen, saying that the object originated in the Iron Age, about 1,000 years later.

“There is a very unclear situation about the history of finding the disk,” Krause said. “This is the big problem we have to solve somehow.”

The two archaeologists argue that the disk must have been found at another location and reburied with unaffiliated artifacts at the Mittelberg site to make it appear to be from the Bronze Age, and therefore more valuable.

They point in part to an account that one of the looters gave in a book, and claim that since they published their study in September other traders in the antiquities black market contacted them to affirm rumors that the disk was from another spot.

“This site at the Mittelberg is obsolete,” Gebhard said. “We think it’s necessary to look around to a new site.”

They believe that because of the enormous cultural significance of the disk for Saxony-Anhalt, the German state where Halle and Nebra are, criticism of its popular origin story has been stifled.

Pernicka, Meller and other colleagues responded with a rebuttal published in November in the journal Archaeologia Austriaca that reasserts the Bronze Age roots of the artifact.

To counter rumors that the disk came from another site, they first point out that both looters testified in court that they had unearthed the hoard, complete with the disk, at the Mittelberg site. That testimony “was corroborated by a lot of scientific or forensic evidence,” said Flemming Kaul, a senior researcher at the National Museum of Denmark, who was not involved with either study.

Meller and his colleagues think the disk fulfilled sophisticated religious and calendric purposes for the people who made it. In their new study, they speculate that the Mittelberg site may have been selected as the resting place for the disk — along with two swords, two axes, a chisel and arm spirals in the hoard — because it served as an elevated perch for astronomical observations.

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From page 21 “It was not thrown away,” Pernicka said of the contents buried at the site. It was a deliberate arrangement, he said, which might have been a ceremonial burial without a body or an offering to the gods.

“We see this actually quite a lot in the Bronze Age, these so-called depositions, or ‘hoards of bronzes,’” said Maikel Kuijpers, an assistant professor in European prehistory at Leiden University in the Netherlands, who was not involved in either study.

The scientific basis for the claim of Bronze Age origin rests on a small piece of birch bark, ensconced in the handle of one of the swords, which was carbon-dated to about 1,600 B.C. Overall, the hoard appears typical of the Bronze Age, which some experts think strengthens the case that the disk also hails from that era.

“Unless it can be proved that the looters intentionally assembled a perfectly calibrated set of objects to set off an intellectual feud among specialists, the most parsimonious interpretation is that the pieces were found together,” said Bettina Arnold, an archaeologist and professor of anthropology at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee, who was not involved with either study.

The teams also disagree on evidence provided by soil samples, the provenance of the disk’s metals and the meaning of the bewitching celestial scenes that decorate its face.

Pernicka’s analysis of the Mittelberg site revealed concentrations of gold and copper in the soil, suggesting that metals from the disk had leached out over thousands of years. Gebhard and Krause are not convinced that those particles are linked to the disk, and they recommend further comparative soil analysis.

The debate over whether the disk’s iconography evokes the Bronze Age or Iron Age is more nebulous.

Take the curious semicircle at the bottom of its face: Many archaeologists believe this feature, which was added some time after the disk was first created, represents a solar barge, a mythological vessel associated with an ancient Egyptian religion. The presence of this barge, known also as a barque, could hint at the northward spread of Mediterranean motifs across Europe in the Bronze Age. “The Nebra sky disk should be considered as a religious object of utmost importance for our understanding of Bronze Age religion,” Kaul said. “When considering this figure as a solar barque in particular, it stands among the earliest renderings of the sun ship in the iconography of Europe.”

The solar barge interpretation is challenged by Gebhard and Krause, who think the curved shape of the figure does not match contemporaneous depictions of such sky boats found in dig sites from Egypt up through Scandinavia.

“We have no pictures, indeed, with barges which are totally round,” Gebhard said.

If their hypothesis about the solar barge is accurate, it raises doubts about the circular icon on the disk, commonly thought to be the sun. Gebhard and Krause

Harald Meller, an archaeologist who helped recover the sky disk and has promoted its Bronze Age provenance, in 2019. counter that it is a full moon, situated to the left of the crescent phase. This interpretation of the disk, along with the presence of so many stars, corresponds to how European cultures of the Iron Age viewed the night sky, they say.

“In the Bronze Age, the disk is unique in form and decoration,” David said. “The representations are too naturalistic for the early and middle Bronze Age, in which lunar and solar motifs are represented in a very abstract way.”

However, some archaeologists have come to the

opposite conclusion. Arnold said the disk was “much more consistent with Bronze Age iconographic and ideological concepts than those of the Iron Age in Central Europe,” and Kaul said he had “no problems with the iconography of the Nebra sky disk in European middle Bronze Age context.”

Kuijpers sees problems with both sides’ views on the iconography because the disk “doesn’t fit either period,” he said. In his view, the fixation on an artifact that is without parallel is the biggest problem with this dispute.

“It’s really unfortunate if we put all our focus on one exceptional status object,” Kuijpers said. “I think that’s not helping our discipline and what we can actually do. It’s great and fantastic to study and look at, but also, in a way, irrelevant to the bigger picture of normal early Bronze Age society.”

While parts of the iconography debate will remain subjective, Sheridan said she thought Pernicka and Meller’s article should settle the argument that the artifact was “a genuine early Bronze Age find.”

But the Nebra sky disk is an archaeological wild card, made as much from secrets as it is from gold, bronze and copper. The visual flare of its cosmic tableau continues to captivate public imagination, even as its elusive significance and the crimes that led to its excavation imbue the relic with tantalizing mystery.

“While on balance the evidence (such as it is) is tilted in favor of a Bronze Age date,” Arnold wrote in an email, “the Nebra Disk is a fascinating but tragic find whose true importance will likely remain obscure no matter how many tests it is subjected to.”

The excavation site at the Mittelberg, where the Nebra sky disk was found.

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One mask is good. Would two be better?

By KATHERINE J. WU

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ootball coaches do it. Presidentelects do it. Even science-savvy senators do it. As cases of the coronavirus continue to surge on a global scale, some of the nation’s most prominent people have begun to double up on masks — a move that researchers say is increasingly being backed up by data.

Double-masking isn’t necessary for everyone. But for people with thin or flimsy face coverings, “if you combine multiple layers, you start achieving pretty high efficiencies” of blocking viruses from exiting and entering the airway, said Linsey Marr, an expert in virus transmission at Virginia Tech and an author on a recent commentary laying out the science behind mask-wearing.

Of course, there is a trade-off: At some point, “we run the risk of making it too hard to breathe,” she said. But there is plenty of breathing room before maskwearing approaches that extreme.

A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the world looks very different. More than 90 million confirmed coronavirus infections have been documented worldwide, leaving millions dead and countless others with lingering symptoms, amid ongoing economic hardships and shuttered schools and businesses. New variants of the virus have emerged, carrying genetic changes that appear to enhance their ability to spread from person to person.

And while several vaccines have now cleared regulatory hurdles, the rollout of injections has been sputtering and slow — and there is not yet definitive evidence to show that shots will have a substantial effect on how fast, and from whom, the virus will spread.

Through all that change, researchers have held the line on masks. “Americans will not need to be wearing masks forever,” said Dr. Monica Gandhi, an infectious disease physician at the University of California, San Francisco, and an author on the new commentary. But for now, they will need to stay on, delivering protection both to mask-wearers and to the people around them.

The arguments for masking span sev-

A double-mask wearer in New York City in April. eral fields of science, including epidemiology and physics. A bevy of observational studies have suggested that widespread mask-wearing can curb infections and deaths on an impressive scale, in settings as small as hair salons and at the level of entire countries.

One study, which tracked state policies mandating face coverings in public, found that known COVID cases waxed and waned in near-lockstep with maskwearing rules. Another, which followed coronavirus infections among health care workers in Boston, noted a drastic drop in the number of positive test results after masks became a universal fixture among staff. And a study in Beijing found that face masks were 79% effective at blocking transmission from infected people to their close contacts.

Recent work by researchers like Marr is now pinning down the basis of these links on a microscopic scale. The science, she said, is fairly intuitive: Respiratory viruses like the coronavirus, which move between people in blobs of spittle and spray, need a clear conduit to enter the airway, which is crowded with the types of cells the viruses infect. Masks that cloak the nose and mouth inhibit that invasion.

The point is not to make a mask airtight, Marr said. Instead, the fibers that

comprise masks create a haphazard obstacle course through which air — and any infectious cargo — must navigate.

“The air has to follow this tortuous path,” Marr said. “The big things it’s carrying are not going to be able to follow those twists and turns.”

Experiments testing the extent to which masks can waylay inbound and outbound spray have shown that even fairly basic materials, like cloth coverings and surgical masks, can be at least 50% effective in either direction.

Several studies have reaffirmed the notion that masks seem to be better at guarding people around the mask-wearer than mask-wearers themselves. “That’s because you’re stopping it right at the source,” Marr said. But, motivated by recent research, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has noted that there are big benefits for those who don masks as well.

The best masks remain N95s, which are designed with ultrahigh filtration efficiency. But they remain in short supply for health workers, who need them to safely treat patients.

Layering two less specialized masks on top of each other can provide comparable protection. Marr recommended wearing face-hugging cloth masks over surgical

masks, which tend to be made with more filter-friendly materials but fit more loosely.

An alternative is to wear a cloth mask with a pocket that can be stuffed with filter material, like the kind found in vacuum bags.

But wearing more than two masks, or layering up on masks that are already very good at filtering, will quickly bring diminishing returns and make it much harder to breathe normally.

Other tweaks can enhance a mask’s fit, such as ties that secure the fabric around the back of the head, instead of relying on ear loops that allow masks to hang and gape. Nose bridges, which can help the top of a mask to fit more snugly, offer a protective boost as well.

Achieving superb fit and filtration “is really simple,” Gandhi said. “It doesn’t need to involve anything fancy.”

No mask is perfect, and wearing one does not obviate other public health measures like physical distancing and good hygiene. “We have to be honest that the best response is one that requires multiple interventions,” said Jennifer Nuzzo, a public health expert at Johns Hopkins University.

Mask-wearing remains uncommon in some parts of the country, in part because of politicization of the practice. But experts noted that model behavior by the nation’s leaders might help to turn the tide.

In December, President-elect Joe Biden implored Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days in office, and said he would make doing so a requirement in federal buildings and on planes, trains and buses that cross state lines.

A large review on the evidence behind masking, published this month in the journal PNAS, concluded that masks are a key tool for reducing community transmission and are “most effective at reducing spread of the virus when compliance is high.”

Part of the messaging might also require more empathy, open communication and vocal acknowledgment that “people don’t enjoy wearing masks,” Nuzzo said.

Without more patience and compassion, simply doubling down on restrictions to “fix” poor compliance will backfire: “No policy is going to work if no one is going to adhere.”

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Biden has a Peloton bike. That raises issues at the White House.

By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG

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resident-elect Joe Biden moves into the White House on Wednesday facing many weighty issues: a global pandemic. A crushing recession.

Racial injustice. Right-wing extremism.

But Biden’s personal weight-control and exercise regimen will face a different kind of burning question: Can he bring his Peloton bike with him?

The answer, cybersecurity experts say, is yes. Sort of. But more on that later.

A Peloton, for the uninitiated, is part indoor stationary bike, part social media network. The bikes are expensive — upward of $2,500 apiece — and have tablets attached, enabling riders to livestream or take on-demand classes and communicate with one another.

Each rider has a “leader board name,” a unique identifier posted on the screen alongside “output,” a measure of how hard the rider is working.

When Biden was cloistered during the coronavirus surge this spring, The New York Times reported that he began each day “with a workout in an upstairs gym that contains a Peloton bike, weights and a treadmill.” The Biden team did not respond to requests for comment, but a person close to the president-elect said that Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, engage in regular morning negotiations over who gets to ride first.

But the Peloton tablets have built-in cameras and microphones that allow users to see and hear one another if they choose, and for Biden, therein lies the rub. The last thing the CIA wants is the Russians and the Chinese peering or listening into the White House gymnasium. Last week, Popular Mechanics warned about the security risk under the headline “Why Joe Biden Can’t Bring His Peloton to the White House.”

The article prompted an explosion of chatter in Peloton world, but really, cybersecurity experts say, if Biden wants his bike, he can surely have it, though it might bear little resemblance to the off-the-assembly-line version after the Secret Service and the National Security Agency are finished with it. (There have been news reports that Michelle Obama has a modified Peloton, but her spokeswoman would not confirm them.)

A class at the Peloton showroom in New York in 2016. The bike’s tablet has a built-in camera and microphone, allowing users to see and hear one another if they choose.

Biden would not be the first occupant of the White House whose desire for electronics clashed with the cybersecurity needs of being president.

President Donald Trump flouted White House security protocols by calling old friends on his iPhone. President Barack Obama insisted on bringing his BlackBerry (remember BlackBerrys?) to the White House, and later wanted to use an iPad, to much opprobrium at the time.

Security experts found a way to make it happen.

“Presidential security is always about balancing presidential needs and desires and the relative security risk of any single thing,” said Garrett Graff, the director of the cybersecurity initiative at the Aspen Institute, a research organization. “The threat is real, but it is presumably a manageable risk given enough thought and preparation.”

When Obama insisted on his iPad, it set a trend.

“All of a sudden I would go into Roosevelt Room meetings and people were taking notes on their iPads,” said Jamie Smith, who was Obama’s deputy press secretary from 2011 to 2014 and previously ran communications for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

“Slowly but surely, they were getting clearance.”

Peloton was popular before the pandemic with a wealthy subset of home ex-

ercisers, but with the quarantine, it has become something of a phenomenon in a certain socioeconomic bracket. There are Peloton message boards (“Joe Biden has a Peloton,” Peloton Forum reported this week), and the company’s celebrity instructors have huge followings on Facebook and Instagram.

But Peloton does not exactly comport with Biden’s “regular guy from Scranton” political persona. The company was widely mocked before the pandemic for an advertisement in which an already trim young woman went into a panic about not fulfilling her husband’s body expectations after he gave her a Peloton for Christmas. Its ads featuring stationary bikes in lavish settings are the butt of class-conscious social media jokes.

The company, which did not respond to a request for comment, has also been accused of catering too much to white people. In an opinion piece for NBC News in May, writer David Kaufman, who is Black, said Peloton needs “a racial rethink,” adding, “My most segregated hours feel like the hours I spend each week on my Peloton.”

Peloton lovers are undeterred and convinced that Biden would never part with his bike.

“Nobody who’s committed to Peloton would move and not take their Peloton with them,” said Larry Appel, a re-

tired executive in Greensboro, North Carolina.

To make the bike White House friendly, the camera and the microphone in the tablet would have to be removed, said Richard H. Ledgett Jr., a former deputy director of the National Security Agency. He would advise Biden to pick a nondescript user name and change it every month, and keep the bike far from any place where there might be sensitive conversations.

“If he’s the kind of guy who pedals and talks to people, that could be problematic,” said Ledgett, who confesses to being “a Peloton user myself.”

Being president is stressful, and most in recent years have had exercise routines. Bill Clinton jogged. George W. Bush ran until his knees gave out, and then turned to other forms of exercise, including mountain-biking at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Obama played basketball. Trump sticks to golf.

For Biden, who at 78 will be the oldest person to be sworn in as president, riding a Peloton makes good political sense, even if it clashes with Working Class Joe. Trump spent much of last year’s campaign trying to persuade Americans that Biden is feeble — an argument Biden dispensed with when a Fox News clip of him riding his bike through the streets of Delaware went viral.

“I wasn’t really thinking of him as an energetic young guy, but the fact that he rides his Peloton for exercise means to me that he has more energy than I thought he did,” said Jennifer Loukissas, a federal employee who rides her Peloton at home in Kensington, Maryland.

Loukissas said she had spent some time trying to discern Biden’s Peloton leader board name. “I looked up all of the Joe Scrantons I could think of,” she said, in a reference to Biden’s birthplace.

“None of them seemed to match up.”

Others, like Dr. Steven Braverman, who runs the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system in greater Los Angeles, entertain what they know will be unfulfilled fantasies about hopping on the bike one day and stumbling on the leader of the free world.

“It would be kind of cool,” he said, “to give the president a high five on the leader board.”

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ORIENTAL BANK Demandante v.

FELICITA ECHEVARRIA MORALES

Demandado CIVIL NÚM: VB2019CV00261.

SALÓN 201 CD, CM, TR Y CR. SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE GARANTÍAS. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Vega Baja, al público en general. CERTIFICO Y HAGO SABER. Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia fechado el 21 de enero de 2020 que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Vega Baja, en el caso arriba indicado, venderé en la fecha o fechas que más adelante se indican, en pública subasta al mejor postor, en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América, en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal, en mi oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el Tribunal de Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada, en el inmueble que se describe a continuación, propiedad de la parte demandada, Felicita Echevarria Morales. Dirección Física: 133 Calle 1, Barrio Sabana, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico 00693. Finca 11,399, al folio 195 del tomo 200 de Vega Baja, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección IV de Bayamon. RÚSTICA: Parcela marcada con el número ciento treinta y tres (13)3 en el Plano de Parcelación de la Comunidad Rural Sabana del Barrio Ceiba del término municipal de Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de cero cuerdas con novecientos siete diezmilésimas de otra, equivalente a trescientos cincuenta y seis punto treinta y cuatro (356.34) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con la Calle número uno (1) de la Comunidad; por el SUR, con la parcela ciento treinta y cuatro (134) de la Comunidad; por el ESTE, con la parcela ciento treinta y uno (131) de la Comunidad; y por el OESTE, con la Calle número dos (2) de la Comunidad.

Finca 11,399. Por su procedencia está afecta a: a) Servidum-

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bre a favor de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados.

Por sí está afecta a: a. Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor de RG Premier Bank, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $68,600.00, con intereses al 7.125% anual, vencedero el día 1 de septiembre de 2036, constituida mediante la escritura número 378, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 31 de agosto de 2006, ante la notario Brenda Lee Fernández Rodríguez, e inscrita al folio 55 del tomo 429 de Vega Baja, finca número 11,399, inscripción 4ta. b. Aviso de Demanda de fecha 5 de abril de 2019, expedida en el Tribunal de Primera instancia, Sala de Vega Baja, en el Caso Civil número VB2019CV00261, seguido por Scotiabank de Puerto Rico contra Felicita Echevarria Morales, se solicita el pago de la deuda o la venta en pública subasta por la suma de $57,048.92, anotado el 4 de junio de 2019 al tomo Karibe de Vega Baja, finca número 11,399, Anotación “A”. El precio mínimo de este remate con relación a la Finca 11,399 antes descrita y la fecha de cada subasta serán la siguiente: Primera Subasta: 17 de febrero de 2021 a las Hora: 11:30am, Precio Mínimo: $68,600.00, Hipoteca: Escritura Número 378 sobre Primera Hipoteca, otorgada el día 31 de agosto de 2006, ante la notario Brenda Lee Fernádez Rodríguez. Segunda Subasta: 24 de febrero de 2021a las Hora: 11:30am, Precio Minimo: $45,733.33. Tercera Subasta: 3 de marzo de 2021 a las Hora: 11:30am, Precio Mínimo: $34,300.00. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación que se transmite y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y las preferentes, si las hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante las acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de las mismas, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Conforme a la Sentencia dictada el día 4 de octubre de 2019 y archivada en los autos el 15 de octubre de 2019, la anterior venta se hará para satisfacer las sumas adeudadas por concepto del préstamo garantizado por la hipoteca antes mencionada y las sumas que se mencionan a continuación: La suma principal de $57,048.92, más intereses a razón de 7.125%, desde el 1 de mayo de 2018,

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 que se acumulan diariamente hasta su total y completo pago, más la suma de $92.45 por cargos por mora, más la suma de $71.37 en conexión con la cuenta de reserva, más la suma de $6,860.00 por concepto de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado hipotecariamente asegurados. Se notifica por la presente a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los inmuebles a ser subastados con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen del ejecutante descrito anteriormente, o acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubieren pospuesto al gravamen del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso o al portador garantizado hipotecariamente con posterioridad al gravamen del actor para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si así lo interesan o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogado, quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Y, para conocimiento de licitadores, del público en general, y para su publicación de acuerdo con la ley en un periódico de circulación general de la isla de Puerto Rico y en tres sitios públicos del Municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía y vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida de la parte demandada, expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y el sello de este Tribunal en Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, hoy día 14 de diciembre de 2020. Freddy Omar Rodriguez Collazo, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE VEGA BAJA.

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

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2018-HB1 Demandante vs.

SUCESION RAMON LUIS RIVERA CINTRON T/C/C RAMON L. RIVERA

staredictos@thesanjuandailystar.com

CINTRON T/C/C RAMON RIVERA CINTRON T/C/C RAMON LUIS RIVERA T/C/C RAMON L. RIVERA T/C/C RAMON RIVERA COMPUESTA POR SUS POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE; SONIA ELBA RODRIGUEZ SANCHEZ T/C/C SONIA E. RODRIGUEZ SANCHEZ T/C/C SONIA RODRIGUEZ SANCHEZ T/C/C SONIA ELBA RODRIGUEZ T/C/C SONIA E. RODRIGUEZ T/C/C SONIA RODRIGUEZ POR SI Y EN CUANTO A LA CUOTA VIUDAL USUFRUCTUARIA; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES

Demandados CIVIL NUM. CG2019CV00229.

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

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

Certifico y Hago Constar: Que en cumplimiento con el Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por el (la) Secretario(a) del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Caguas, 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 Caguas, el 17 de febrero de 2021, a las 10:30 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: RUSTICA: Solar dos (2). Predio de terreno en el Barrio Honduras de Cidra, Puerto Rico con una cabida de una cuerda (1.00), equivalente a tres mil novecientos treinta punto cuatro mil metros cuadrados (3,930.4000). En lindes por el NORTE, con el remanente de la finca principal; por el SUR, con camino municipal; por el ESTE, con la parcela número tres (3); y por el OESTE, con la parcela número uno (1).

Finca número 9,504, inscrita al

(787) 743-3346

25 folio 250 del tomo 239 de Cidra, Registro de la Propiedad de Cayey, Sección II. La hipoteca objeto de esta ejecución se encuentra inscrita al folio 21 del tomo 414 de Cidra, Registro de la Propiedad de Cayey, Sección II, inscripción 10ª. Propiedad localizada en: CARR. 7730 KM 1.0, BO. HONDURAS, CIDRA, PR 00739. 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: $199,500.00, Fecha de Vencimiento: 13 de abril de 2093. 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 $199,500.00, 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 Caguas, el 24 de febrero de 2021, a las 10:30 de la mañana, y se establece como mínima para dicha segunda subasta la suma de $133,000.00, 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 $99,750.00, la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado y dicha subasta se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Caguas, el 4 de marzo de 2021, a las 10:30 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 $86,268.19 por concepto de principal, más la suma de $24,182.01 en intereses acumulados al 30 de junio de 2019 y los cuales continúan

acumulándose a razón de 3.192% anual hasta su total y completo pago; más la sumas de $10,400.90 en seguro hipotecario; $355.61 de contribuciones; $375.00 en tasaciones; $340.00 en inspecciones de la propiedad; $2,970.00 en mantenimiento a la propiedad; más la cantidad de 10% del pagare original en la suma de $19,950.00, 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 Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy 21 de diciembre de 2020. Carlos I Delgado Cruz, Alguacil Regional. Alberto Negron Roman, Alguacil Placa 435.

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

REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC. Demandante vs.

SUCESION ANA MARGARITA LEON PEREIRA T/C/C ANA M. LEON PEREIRA T/C/C ANA MARGARITA LEON COMPUESTA POR RAFAEL ORLANDO VEGA LEON, LESVIA ESTHER VEGA LEON, ISMAEL VEGA LEON, LEIDA ESTHER VEGA

LEON, LOIDA ESTHER VEGA LEON, JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE IMPUESTOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Demandados CIVIL NUM. CG2019CV02603.

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

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

Certifico y Hago Constar: Que en cumplimiento con el Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por el (la) Secretario(a) del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Caguas, 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 Caguas, el 17 de febrero de 2021, a las 10:45 de mañana, todo derecho título, participación o interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Villas del Rey, Sección Cuarta (4ta), situada en el Barrio Cañaboncito de Caguas, Puerto Rico, marcado con el numero dieciocho (18) de la manzana HH, compuesto de trescientos dos punto sesenta y tres (302.63) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, con el solar numero diecisiete (17), en una distancia de veintidós punto cincuenta (22.50) metros; por el Sur, con el solar diecinueve (19), en una distancia de veintidós punto cincuenta (22.50) metros; por el Este, con la calle numero dieciséis (16), en una distancia de trece punto cuarenta y cinco (13.45) metros; y por el Oeste, con los solares treinta y ocho (38) y treinta y nueve (39), en una distancia de trece punto cuarenta y cinco (13.45) metros. Inscrita al folio 91 del tomo 476 de Caguas, finca 14,764, Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección I. La hipoteca objeto de esta ejecución se encuentra

inscrita al folio 1019 del tomo 1793 de Caguas, Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección I, Inscripción 8ª. Propiedad localizada en: URB. VILLA DEL REY IV, HH-18 CALLE 16, CAGUAS, PR 00725. 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: $199,500.00. Fecha de Vencimiento: 1 de julio de 2096. 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 $133,000.00, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la escritura de hipoteca. De ser necesaria una segunda subasta por declararse desierta la primera, la misma se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Caguas, el 24 de febrero de 2021, a las 10:45 de mañana, y se establece como mínima para dicha segunda subasta la suma de $88,866.67, 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 $66,500.00, la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado y dicha subasta se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Caguas, el 4 de marzo de 2021, a las 10:45 de 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 $71,631.82 por concepto de principal, más la suma de $16,488.32 en intereses acumulados al 30 de septiembre de 2019 y los cuales continúan acumulándose a razón de 3.523% anual hasta su total y completo pago; más la sumas de $1,829.56 en se-

26 guro hipotecario; $4,305.00 en cargos por servicio; $450.00 en tasaciones; $180.00 en inspecciones de la propiedad; más la cantidad de 10% en la suma de $13,300.00, 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 Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy 21 de diciembre de 2020.

Carlos I. Delgado Cruz, Alguacil Placa 435.

tiembre de 2019 y publicada el 2 de octubre de 2019 y de un Mandamiento de Ejecución emitido el día 21 de febrero de 2020, que le ha sido dirigido por la Secretaria del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Bayamón, procederá a vender en subasta, por separado, y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de los demandados de epígrafe sobre el inmueble que adelante se describe. Se anuncia por la presente que la primera subasta habrá de celebrarse el día 17 de febrero del año 2021 a la 1:45 de la tarde, en el piso 5 Sala 503 del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón, sobre el inmueble que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Las Colinas, en el barrio Candelaria del municipio de Toa Baja, marcado con el #11 de la manzana R, con un área de 337.50 metros cuadrados.

En linderos: por el NORTE, con la calle 17, en una distancia de 13.50 metros; por el SUR, con el solar 14, en una distancia de 13.50 metros; por el ESTE, con el solar 12, en una distancia de 25.00 metros y por el OESTE, con el solar 10, en una distancia de 25.00 metros. ENCLAVA: Una casa de hormigón y bloques diseñada para una sola familia.

FINCA: Número veinte mil setecientos setenta y dos (20772), inscrita al folio 265 del tomo 349 de Toa Baja, Registro de la Propiedad, Sección Segunda de Bayamón. Dirección física: R-11, 17th Street, Las Colinas Dev. Toa Baja, PR 00949. El siguiente pagaré consta inscrito en la LEGAL NOTICE propiedad antes mencionada y ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO es el que se pretende ejecutar: DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- HIPOTECA: Por $110,127.00, NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA con intereses al 6-1/2% anual, SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYA- en garantía de un pagaré a faMÓN. vor de AAA Concordia Mortgage BANCO POPULAR DE Corporation, o a su orden, que vence el 1ro de mayo de 2034.

PUERTO RICO Según escritura #356, otorgada Demandante, v. en San Juan, el 15 de abril de SUCESIÓN DE RAMÓN 2004, ante Luis O. Dávila AleSANTIAGO RIVERA Y mán, inscrita al folio 41 del tomo SUCESIÓN DE ANTONIA 562 de Toa Baja, inscripción RIVERA RIVERA AMBAS 4ta. La referida hipoteca grava COMPUESTAS POR SUS el bien inmueble antes descrito.

Que según surge del estudio de MIEMBROS CARLOS título, la propiedad se encuentra SANTIAGO, FULANO DE afecta a los siguientes gravámeTAL Y FULANA DE TAL nes posteriores: AVISO DE DEDemandados MANDA: De fecha 28 de mayo CIVIL NÚM. BY2019CV02854. de 2019, dada en el Caso Civil SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO #BY2019CV02854, Tribunal Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA de Primera Instancia, Sala de POR LA VIA ORDINARIA. AVI- Bayamón; seguido por Banco SO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA. Popular de Puerto Rico (demanA: LOS CODEMANDADOS dante) versus Sucesión de Ramón Santiago Rivera y Sucesión DE EPIGRAFE Y AL PÚBLICO EN GENERAL: de Antonia Rivera Rivera, amEl Alguacil que suscribe por la bas compuestas por sus miempresente anuncia y hace cons- bros, Carlos Santiago, Fulano tar que en cumplimiento de una de Tal y Fulana de Tal (demanSentencia dictada en el caso de dados). Se reclama el pago de la epígrafe 20 de septiembre de deuda garantizada con hipoteca 2019, notificada el 27 de sep- de la inscripción 4ta., reducida a $81,456.59, de principal, más in-

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tereses y otras sumas o la venta de esta finca en pública subasta.

Anotada al tomo Karibe de la Sección II de Bayamón, finca #20772 de Toa Baja, anotación A y última, con fecha de 15 de agosto de 2019. La subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al demandante, total o parcialmente según sea el caso, de la referida sentencia que fue dictada por las siguientes sumas: $81,456.59 por concepto de principal, más intereses al 6.5% anual, más recargos por todo pago en atraso, más costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato de préstamo.

Y PARA CONOCIMIENTO DE LAS PARTES INTERESADAS y del público en general, se advierte que los autos de este caso y demás instancias están disponibles para ser inspeccionadas en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia Sala Superior de Bayamón, durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, incluyendo el gravamen por las contribuciones sobre la propiedad inmueble adeudadas, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda responsable de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá Libre de Cargas y Gravámenes posteriores. Los tipos mínimos a utilizarse para la subasta son los siguientes: El inmueble antes descrito ha sido tasado en la suma de CIENTO DIEZ MIL CIENTO VEINTISIETE DÓLARES ($110,127.00) para que dicha suma sirva de tipo mínimo en la primera subasta a celebrarse. De no producirse remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del antedicho inmueble, se celebrará una segunda subasta en el mismo lugar antes mencionado, el día 24 de febrero del año 2021 a la 1:45_de la tarde sirviendo como tipo mínimo para dicha segunda subasta, una suma equivalente a las dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo pactado para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de SETENTA Y TRES MIL CUATROCIENTOS DIECIOCHO DÓLARES ($73,418.00) para la finca antes descrita. De no producirse remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta del antedicho inmueble, se celebrará una tercera subasta en el mismo lugar antes mencionado, el día 4 de marzo del año 2021 a la 1:45 de la tarde, sirviendo como tipo mínimo para dicha tercera subasta, una suma equivalente a la mitad (1/2) del tipo mínimo fijado para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de CINCUENTA Y CINCO MIL SESENTA Y TRES DÓLARES CON CINCUEN-

TA CENTAVOS ($55,063.50) para la finca antes descrita. En testimonio de lo cual, expido el presente aviso, el cual firmo y sello, hoy 29 de diciembre de 2020, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico.

Edgardo E. Vargas, Placa 193, ALGUACIL.

LEGAL NOTICE M&T 41048 KCD2014-1111 ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR.

Lime Residential, Ltd. Demandante v.

Ana Ivette Bermúdez Trinidad t/c/c Ana I. Bermúdez Trinidad

Demandada CIVIL NÚM: KCD2014-1111 (604). SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y hace CONSTAR: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil que suscribe por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de San Juan, Sala Superior, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor quién pagará de contado y en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, giro postal o por cheque de gerente a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia el día 17 de febrero de 2021, a las 9:00 de la mañana en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de San Juan, Sala Superior, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en Cond. Los Almendros Plaza II, 703 calle Eider Apt. 109, San Juan, PR 00924-2365 y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Residential apartment, #109 is irregular in shape and located in Condominio Los Almendros Plaza, which is located in Sabana Llana Ward of the municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a superficial area of 905.70 square feet. Measuring 38’ and 6’ inches in width at its northern wall; 31’0’ inches plus 7’ 6’ in width at its southern wall; 25’ 1’ in lenght at its western wall, and 17’ 1’ plus 8’ 0’ in lengh at its Eastern wall. It is bounded on the North by the exterior walls on the bulding; on the South by the corridor; on the West by apartment #110; on the East by transformers room and the stairways. The main entrance faces the corridor. This unit

consist of a living-dining room, three bedroom with a closet each, one bathroom a hallway with a linen closet and a kitchen and laundry area. The bathroom includes a bathtub, wash basin, and toilet and the kitchen a stove with oven, a sink, a laundry tray, space for refrigerator and washing machine a counter and storage closet, water heater. Le corresponde a esta apartamento en los elementos comunes generales el 0.367557% y a su vez le corresponde idéntico prociento en los gastos de operación y mantenimiento de condominio. Le corresponde en forma exclusiva, permanente e inseparable el estacionamiento #121 debidamente demarcado y enumerado de conformidad con el plano de Area de Estacionamiento dicho estacionamiento tiene las medidas y facilidades para impedidos requeridas por Ley. Este apartamento está localizado en la Torre II Norte del mencionado condominio. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita en el folio 295 del tomo 541 de Sabana Llana, finca número 22,229, en el Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección Quinta. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $55,000.00. Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una segunda subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 24 de febrero de 2021, a las 9:00 de la mañana. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $36,666.67.

Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una tercera subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 4 de marzo de 2021, a las 9:00 de la mañana. Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $27,500.00. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 13, otorgada el día 30 de enero de 2003, ante el Notario Rita Lynne Rodríguez De La Rocha y consta inscrita en el tomo Karibe de Sabana Llana, finca número 22,229, en el Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección Quinta, inscripción octava. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $48,881.55 por concepto de principal, más intereses al tipo pactado de 6.000% anual desde el día 1 de julio de

2010. Dichos intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Se pagarán también los cargos por demora equivalentes a 3.000% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha vencimiento, la suma de $5,500.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, la suma de $5,500.00 para cubrir los intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley y la suma de $5,500.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca, más intereses según provisto por la regla 44.3 de las de Procedimiento Civil. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de San Juan, Sala Superior durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes.

Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores ni preferentes según las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad.

Surge de un estudio de título que, sobre la finca descrita anteriormente, pesan los gravámenes posteriores a la hipoteca que se ejecuta mediante este procedimiento que se relacionan más adelante. A los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de, o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso, o al portador, garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor por la presente se notifica, que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. HIPOTECA: Constituida por Ana Ivette Bermúdez Trinidad (soltera) en garantía de un pagaré a favor de LA AUTORIDAD PARA EL FINANCIAMIENTO DE LA VIVIENDA DE PUERTO RICO, o a su orden, por la suma de $15,000.00, sin intereses y vencedero el 30 de enero de 2011,

según consta de la escritura número 14, otorgada en San Juan, el 30 de enero de 2003, ante la notario Rita Lynne Rodríguez de la Rocha. Inscrita al Tomo Karibe de Sabana Llana.

Inscripción novena. CONDICIONES RESTRICTIVAS: La Deudora Hipotecaria admite y reconoce que el beneficio o subsidio a que se contrae el presente documento le ha sido concedido por la Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Vivienda de Puerto Rico bajo las disposiciones de la “Llave para tu Hogar” y del Reglamento Programa La Llave para tu Hogar, por lo que acepta que la propiedad está sujeta a condiciones, entre las que se encuentra: A. El inmueble será la residencia principal de la Deudora Hipotecaria y no puede ser arrendada o destinada a otro uso que no sea el de su residencia principal, habitual y permanente. B. La Deudora Hipotecaria no podrá, vender, donar, permutar, o de otro modo transferir la propiedad dentro de un periodo de 8 ocho (8) años, contados desde la fecha en que se adjudicó el beneficio o subsidio. C. Si el beneficiario fallece, sus herederos legítimos no vendrán obligados al reembolso dispuesto, si la propiedad hubiera sido legítimamente transferida a su favor por sucesión testada o intestada. Si los herederos advinieren titulares de la propiedad, dentro del período de 8 ocho (8) años antes relacionado, y dentro del mismo decidieren vender, permutar, donar o de otro modo transferir la propiedad, vendrán obligados a efectuar el reembolso de la totalidad del subsidio beneficio. En virtud de la Escritura #14 otorgada en San Juan el 30 de enero de 2003 ante el Notario Rita Lynne Rodríguez De La Rocha, según inscripción 98. Inscrito en virtud de la Ley para Agilizar el Registro de la Propiedad, Ley 216 del 27 de diciembre de 2010. HIPOTECA: Constituida por Ana Ivette Bermúdez Trinidad (soltera) en garantia de un pagare a favor de RG PREMIER BANK OF PUERTO RICO, o a su orden, por la suma de $20,000.00, con intereses al 7.94% anual y vencedero el 24 de enero de 2016, según consta de la escritura número 8, otorgada en Carolina, el 24 de enero de 2006, ante el notario Eduardo Navarro Pluguez. Inscrita al Tomo Karibe de Sabana Llana. Inscripcion décima. AVISO DE DEMANDA: Pleito seguido por RG Premier Bank of Puerto Rico vs. Ana Ivette Bermúdez Trinidad, ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, en el caso civil número KCD 09-4244, sobre cobro de dinero y ejecución de hipoteca, en la que se reclama el pago de hipoteca, con un balance de $17,062.35 y otras cantidades, según Demanda

de fecha 23 de octubre de 2009. Anotada al Tomo Karibe de Sabana Llana. Anotación A. Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la alcaldía, el Tribunal y la colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado mediante edictos dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores sujeto a lo dispuesto en los Artículos 113 al 116 de la Ley 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015, según aplique. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma en San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy día 11 de enero de 2021. FDO.Pedro Hieye González, Alguacil Supervisor, Centro Judicial de San Juan.

LEGAL NOTICE M&T 42242 SJ2019CV08349 ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR/

MTGLQ Investors, L.P. Demandante v.

Hilda Iris Ruiz Flores t/c/c Hilda Ruiz Flores, Luis Roberto Aponte Canales t/c/c Luis Aponte Canales y la sociedad legal de bienes gananciales compuesta por ambos

Demandados CIVIL NÚM: SJ2019CV08349.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y hace CONSTAR: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil que suscribe por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de San Juan, Sala Superior, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor quién pagará de contado y en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, giro postal o por cheque de gerente a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia el día 17 de febrero de 2021, a las 9:30 de la mañana en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de San Juan, Sala Superior, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que

The San Juan Daily Star ubica en Villa Palmera, 501 calle Bartolome las Casas, San Juan, PR 00915-4311 y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar norte del Barrio Las Casas de Santurce del término municipal de San Juan, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de 254.40 cuadrados, cuyas colindancias son las siguientes por el Norte, en 21.20 metros con la calle Las Casas; por el Sur, en 21.20 metros, actualmente con Don Miguel Vidal; por el Oeste en 12.00 metros con Calle Bartolomé Las Casas; y por el Este, espalda, en 12.00 melros con la calle Luz, antes, hoy, Gerónimo Álvarez. Hay encladava en dicho solar formando parte integrante de dicho inmueble una casa de concreto, techo de azotea también de concreto, que mide 6 metros de frente por 9 metros de fondo, 2 plantas divididas en sala, comedor, cocina, cuarto de servicio y cuartro habitaciones con su frente hacia la calle Bartolomé Las Casas y un balcón a los lados que dan hacia las calles o sea, hacia el Norte y Oeste en esta forma se construyo anexo para garage, mirado y cuarto de oficina y cuarto de servicio. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita en el folio 170 del tomo 227 de Santurce Norte, finca número 9,051, en el Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección Primera. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $271,798.77. Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una segunda subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 24 de febrero de 2021, a las 9:30 de la mañana.

En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $181,199.18. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una tercera subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 4 de marzo de 2021, a las 9:30 de la mañana. Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $135,899.39. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 97, otorgada el día 29 de marzo de 2006, ante el Notario Oscar M. González Rivera y consta inscrita en el folio 112 (vuelto) del tomo 1,134 de Santurce Norte, finca número 9,051, en el Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección Primera, inscripción trigésima. El pagaré y la escritura de hipoteca fueron modificados el 28 de octubre de 2010 mediante la escritura núm. 477 sobre

Modificación de Hipoteca y Cancelación Parcial otorgada ante el Notario David Toledo David. En virtud de la misma, se estableció como nuevo principal adeudado la cantidad de $216,544.66, se extendió la fecha de vencimiento al 1 de abril de 2046 y se modificó el pago mensual a $1,774.74. La referida escritura consta inscrita en el folio 113 del tomo 1,134 de Santurce Norte, finca número 9,051, en el Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección Primera, inscripción trigésima primera. El pagaré y la escritura de hipoteca fueron modificados el 13 de noviembre de 2012 mediante la escritura núm. 655 sobre Modificación y Ampliación de Hipoteca otorgada ante el Notario Humberto Soto Mainardi. En virtud de la misma, se estableció como nuevo principal adeudado la cantidad de $271,798.77 -cantidad por la que responderá en caso de ejecución, se extendió la fecha de vencimiento al 1 de diciembre de 2052, se difirió la cantidad de $48,841.67 y se modificó la tasa de interés de la siguiente forma: a) La tasa de interés anual sería 4.294200% desde el 1 de enero de 2013 hasta el 1 de diciembre de 2018 y b) la tasa de interés anual sería 9.50% desde el 1 de enero de 2019 hasta el saldo de la obligación. La referida escritura consta inscrita en el tomo Karibe de Santurce Norte, inscripción trigésima segunda. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $208,855.16 por concepto de principal, más intereses al tipo pactado de 9.500% anual desde el día 1 de marzo de 2018. Dichos intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación.

También, se pagará la cantidad de $50,559.45 denominada como balance diferido que no genera intereses. Se pagarán también los cargos por demora equivalentes a 5.000% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha vencimiento, la suma de $27,179.87 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, la suma de $27,179.87 para cubrir los intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley y la suma de $27,179.87 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca, más intereses según provisto por la regla 44.3 de las de Procedimiento Civil. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de San Juan, Sala Superior durante las horas

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes.

Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores ni preferentes según las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad.

Surge de un estudio de título que, sobre la finca descrita anteriormente, pesan los gravámenes posteriores a la hipoteca que se ejecuta mediante este procedimiento que se relacionan más adelante. A los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de, o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso, o al portador, garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor por la presente se notifica, que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. AVISO DE DEMANDA: Pleito seguido por MTGLQ Investors LP vs.

Hilda Iris Ruiz Flores también conocido como Hilda Ruiz Flores y su esposo, Luis Roberto Aponte Canales, ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de San Juan, Sala Superior, en el caso civil número SJ 2019-CV-08349, sobre cobro de dinero y ejecución de hipoteca, en la que se reclama el pago de hipoteca, con un balance de $208,855.61 y otras cantidades, según Demanda de fecha 16 de agosto de 2019.

Anotada al Tomo Karibe de Sabana Llana. Anotación A. Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la alcaldía, el Tribunal y la colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado mediante edictos dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores sujeto a lo dispuesto en los Artículos 113

al 116 de la Ley 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015, según aplique. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma en San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy día 11 de enero de 2021. FDO. Pedro Hieye González, Alguacil Supervisor, Centro Judicial de San Juan.

LEGAL NOTICE M&T 42215 SJ2019CV09414 ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR.

MTGLQ Investors, L.P. Demandante v.

Mandy Rafael Cordero Berríos t/c/c Mandy R. Cordero Berríos t/c/c Mandy Cordero Berríos, Raquel Lafita Ayarde y la sociedad legal de bienes gananciales compuesta por ambos

Demandados CIVIL NÚM: SJ2019CV09414.

SOBRE: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y hace CONSTAR: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil que suscribe por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de San Juan, Sala Superior, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor quién pagará de contado y en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, giro postal o por cheque de gerente a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia el día 17 de febrero de 2021, a las 10:00 de la mañana en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de San Juan, Sala Superior, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en Cond.

Parque de la Vista, Edif. B Apt. 317, Carr. 849 KM 1.5, San Juan, PR 00924 y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Apartamento residencial de forma irregular localizado en la Tercera planta del edificio B del Condominio Parque de la Vista, localizado en la Carretera 849 kilómetro 1.5, radicado en el Barrio Sabana Llana Sur del término municipal de Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, el cual se describe en la Escritura Matriz de Dedicación al Régimen de Propiedad Horizontal, con el número, área y colindancias que se relacionan a continuación: Apartamento número 317.

Area del Apartamento: 1032.48 pies cuadrados, equivalentes a 95.918 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, en 52’5’, equivalentes a 15.976 metros, con el apartamento número 318; por el SUR, en 52’ 5’, equivalentes a 15.976 metros, con el apartamento número 316; por el ESTE, en 21’ 10’, equivalentes a 6.654 metros, con espacio abierto; y por el OESTE, en 21’ 10’, equivalentes a 6.654 metros, con área común. Tiene su puerta de entrada y salida por su lado Norte que da al área del pasillo del edificio. Consta de tres habitaciones, dos baños, cocina, comedor, sala y balcón. Le corresponden a este apartamento 2 espacios de estacionamiento identificados con los números 78 y 79. A este apartamento le corresponde una participación en los elementos comunes del condominio del 0.006934%. Además le corresponde a este apartamento una participación en el inmueble de titularidasd compartida de 0.003464%.

La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita en el folio móvil del tomo 979 de Sabana Llana, finca número 32,596, en el Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección Quinta. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $102,500.00. Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una segunda subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 24 de febrero de 2021, a las 10:00 de la mañana. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $68,333.33. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una tercera subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 4 de marzo de 2021, a las 10:00 de la mañana. Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $51,250.00. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 333, otorgada el día 30 de junio de 2005, ante el Notario Carlos R. Carrillo Jiménez y consta inscrita en el folio 74 del tomo 1,027 de Sabana Llana, finca número 32,596, en el Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección Quinta, inscripción cuarta. El 15 de septiembre de 2010 la parte demandada firmó un documento titulado Plan de Reducción de Pago, Extensión de Término, Intereses Solamente y Reducción de Interés mediante el cual se estableció como nuevo balance principal adeudado la

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suma de $73,519.13 y se modificó escalonadamente la tasa de interés anual de la siguiente forma: la tasa de interés anual será 4.813% desde el 1 de octubre de 2010 hasta el 1 de septiembre de 2011 y la tasa de interés anual será 6.880% desde el 1 de octubre de 2011 hasta el saldo del préstamo el 1 de julio de 2025. Además, la parte demandada adeuda a la parte demandante la cantidad de $27,167.96 denominado como balance diferido, pagadero a la fecha de vencimiento el 1 de julio de 2025 y no devengaría intereses durante la vigencia del acuerdo. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $38,608.61 por concepto de principal, más intereses al tipo pactado de 6.880% anual desde el día 1 de abril de 2018. Dichos intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Se pagará también la cantidad de $27,167.96 denominado como balance diferido que no genera intereses. Se pagarán también los cargos por demora equivalentes a 5.000% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha vencimiento, la suma de $10,250.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, la suma de $10,250.00 para cubrir los intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley y la suma de $10,250.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca, más intereses según provisto por la regla 44.3 de las de Procedimiento Civil. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de San Juan, Sala Superior durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes.

Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores ni preferentes según las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad.

Surge de un estudio de título que, sobre la finca descrita anteriormente, pesan los gravámenes posteriores a la hipoteca que se ejecuta mediante este procedimiento que se relacionan más adelante. A los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con

posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de, o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso, o al portador, garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor por la presente se notifica, que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. HIPOTECA: Constituida por Mandy Rafael Cordero Berrios y su esposa, Raquel Lafita Ayarde, en garantía de un pagaré a favor de DORAL BANK, o a su orden, por la suma de $16,300.00, sus intereses al 10.95% anual y vencedero el 1º de enero de 2021, según la escritura número 592, otorgada en San Juan, el 15 de diciembre de 2005, ante el notario Jesús Alejandro Ledesma Amador. Inscrita al folio 74 del tomo 1027 de Sabana Llana. Inscripción quinta.

AVISO DE DEMANDA: Pleito seguido por Doral Bank vs. demandado no expresado, ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, en el caso civil número KCD 2008-1349 (507), sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, reclamando el pago de hipoteca con un balance de $84,446.36 y otras cantidades, según Demanda de fecha 14 de abril de 2008. Anotada como asiento abreviado al folio 110 del tomo 1122 de Sabana Llana. Inscripción sexta. AVISO DE DEMANDA: Pleito seguido por MTGLQ Investors, LP vs. Mandy Rafael Cordero Berrios también conocido como Mandy R. Cordero Berrios y Mandy Cordero Berrios y su esposa, Raquel Lafita Ayarde, ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de San Juan, Sala Superior, en el caso civil número SJ 2019CV-09414, sobre cobro de dinero y ejecución de hipoteca, en la que se reclama el pago de hipoteca, con un balance de $38,608.61 y otras cantidades, según Demanda de fecha 11 de septiembre de 2019. Anotada al Tomo Karibe de Sabana Llana.

Anotación A. Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la alcaldía, el Tribunal y la colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado mediante edictos dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto

Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores sujeto a lo dispuesto en los Artículos 113 al 116 de la Ley 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015, según aplique. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma en San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy día 11 de enero de 2021. Fdo. Pedro Hieye González, Alguacil Supervisor, Centro Judicial de San Juan. **

LEGAL NOTICE

M&T 42265 ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAROLINA SALA SUPERIOR.

Lime Homes, LTD, Demandante v.

Rodney Ramos Quintana, Linnette Santiago Montalvo t/c/c Lynnette Santiago Montalvo y la sociedad legal de bienes gananciales compuesta por ambos,

Demandados CIVIL NÚM: CA2019CV04835.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA, EDICTO DE SUBASTA, El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y hace CONSTAR: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil que suscribe por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Carolina, Sala Superior, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor quién pagará de contado y en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, giro postal o por cheque de gerente a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia el día 5 de marzo de 2021 a las 10:30 am en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Carolina, Sala Superior, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en Urb. Andreas Court, 16D calle 4, Trujillo Alto, PR 00976; Urb. Andreas Court, 16D calle 4, Trujillo Alto, PR 00918 y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar número D-16 de la Urbanización Andrea’s Court localizada en la carretera estatal número PR-199 en el Barrio Las Cuevas del término municipal de Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 300.846 metros cuadrados.

Colindando por el Norte, en una distancia de 11.540 metros, con el solar número D-25; por el Sur, en una distancia de 11.560

28 metros, con la calle número 4 de la urbanización; por el Este, en una distancia de 26.00 metros, con el solar número D-15; y por el Oeste, en una distancia de 26.418 metros, con el solar número D-17. Sobre el antes descrito inmueble se halla construida una casa de hormigón y bloques de concreto para fines residenciales. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita en el folio 97 del tomo 723 de Trujillo Alto, finca número 31,456, en el Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección Cuarta. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $424,000.00.

Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una segunda subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 12 de marzo de 2021 a las 10:30 am. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $282,666.67.

Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una tercera subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 19 de marzo de 2021 a las 10:30 am.

Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $212,000.00. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 2,026, otorgada el día 31 de diciembre de 2005, ante el Notario Luis A. Archilla Díaz y consta inscrita en el folio 97 del tomo 723 de Trujillo Alto, finca número 31,456, en el Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección Cuarta, inscripción segunda. El pagaré y la escritura de hipoteca fueron modificados por las partes el 14 de diciembre de 2012 mediante la escritura núm. 1,093 sobre Modificación y Ampliación de Hipoteca otorgada ante la Notario Magda V. Alsina Figueroa. En virtud de la misma, se estableció como nuevo principal adeudado la cantidad de $519,532.18, se redujo la tasa de interés a 4.50% y se extendió la fecha de vencimiento a 1 de enero de 2053. La referida escritura consta inscrita al folio 97 del tomo 723 de Trujillo Alto, Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección Cuarta, finca número 31,456, inscripción cuarta. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $505,512.94 por concepto de principal, más intereses al tipo pactado de 4.50% anual desde el día 1 de noviem-

bre de 2015. Dichos intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación.

Se pagarán también los cargos por demora equivalentes a 5.000% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha vencimiento, la suma de $42,400.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, la suma de $42,400.00 para cubrir los intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley y la suma de $42,400.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca, más intereses según provisto por la regla 44.3 de las de Procedimiento Civil.

Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Carolina, Sala Superior durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores ni preferentes según las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad. Surge de un estudio de título que, sobre la finca descrita anteriormente, pesan los gravámenes posteriores a la hipoteca que se ejecuta mediante este procedimiento que se relacionan más adelante. A los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de, o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso, o al portador, garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor por la presente se notifica, que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. EMBARGO FEDERAL: Anotado contra Rodney Ramos Quintana, seguro social XXX-XX-2312, por la suma de $55,716.53, según notificación número 3983526526, presentada el 15 de enero de 2020, al asiento 2020-000107-FED del Libro de Embargos Federales

The San Juan Daily Star

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Karibe. Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la alcaldía, el Tribunal y la colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado mediante edictos dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores sujeto a lo dispuesto en los Artículos 113 al 116 de la Ley 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015, según aplique.

Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma en Carolina, Puerto Rico, hoy día 22 de diciembre de 2020. FDO. SAMUEL GONZALEZ ISAAC, ALGUACIL.

LEGAL NOTICE M&T 42228 ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAROLINA SALA SUPERIOR.

MTGLQ Investors, L.P., Demandante v.

Roberto Rivera Colon t/c/c Roberto Jose Rivera Colon, Laurie Rodriguez Medina t/c/c Laurie Joan Rodriguez Medina y la sociedad legal de bienes gananciales compuesta por ambos

Demandados CIVIL NÚM: CA2019CV03144.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y hace CONSTAR: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil que suscribe por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Carolina, Sala Superior, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor quién pagará de contado y en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, giro postal o por cheque de gerente a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia el día 4 de MARZO de 2021, a las 1:30 de la TARDE en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Carolina, Sala Superior, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en 7302 Apt. Balcones Monte R, Carolina, PR 00987; Condominio Balcones de Monte Real II,

Apartamento 7302, Carolina, PR 00987 y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Balcones de Monte Real, situado en la carretera estatal número 853 en el Barrio Canovanillas del término municipal de Carolina, Puerto Rico, apartamento número 7302. Está localizado en el Edificio H, piso segundo.

Consta de un área de 1,217.60 pies cuadrados, equivalentes a 113.16 metros cuadrados. Colinda de un área de 1,217.60 pies cuadrados, equivalente a 113.16 metros cuadrados. Colinda por el NORTE en 14’ 9’ equivalente a 4.50 metros, con pared medianera de hormigón que lo separa del apartamento 7202 y en 15’7’, equivalente a 4.75 metros con pared de hormigón y bloques hacia el exterior; por el SUR, en 48’ 4’ equivalente a 14.73 con pared de hormigón y bloques que lo separa del apartamento 7402; por el ESTE, en 23’ 3’ equivalente a 7.09 metros, con pared de bloques hacia el exterior y en 12’ 3’ equivalente a 3.73 metros, con pared de bloques hacia el exterior y puerta principal que da acceso al apartamento; por el OESTE en 35’ 6’ equivalente a 10.82 metros, con paredes de bloques hacia el exterior. Esta propiedad está formada por sala, comedor, balcón, tres dormitorios con closets, cocina y dos baños y área de lavandería. Le corresponden dos estacionamientos identificados con el mismo número del apartamento y una participación de .0020036% en los elementos comunes. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita en el folio 98 del tomo 1,416 de Carolina, finca número 58,805, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Segunda.

El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $157,449.19. Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una segunda subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 11 de MARZO de 2021, a las 1:30 de la TARDE. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $104,966.13. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una tercera subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 18 de MARZO de 2021, a las 1:30 de la TARDE. Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $78,724.60. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la es-

critura número 461, otorgada el día 30 de noviembre de 2005, ante el Notario Adela Surillo Gutierrez y consta inscrita en el folio 98 del tomo 1,416 de Carolina, finca número 58,805, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Segunda, inscripción segunda. La hipoteca fue modificada mediante escritura de modificación y ampliación de hipoteca número 872, otorgada el 25 de octubre de 2012. En la misma el balance principal fue modificado a la suma de $157,449.19 el mismo fue establecido para responder en caso de ejecución para todos los propósitos legales y registrales. El porciento de interés fue modificado a 4.500% anuales, comenzando el 1 de diciembre de 2012, con fecha de vencimiento extendida al 1 de noviembre de 2052. La referida escritura consta inscrita en el folio 58 (vuelto) del tomo 1,417 de Bayamón, finca número 58,805, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Segunda, inscripción cuarta.

Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $148,969.32 por concepto de principal, más intereses al tipo pactado de 4.500% anual desde el día 1 de marzo de 2018. Dichos intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Se pagarán también los cargos por demora equivalentes a 5.000% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha vencimiento, la suma de $15,744.91 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, la suma de $15,744.91 para cubrir los intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley y la suma de $15,744.91 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca, más intereses según provisto por la regla 44.3 de las de Procedimiento Civil. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Carolina, Sala Superior durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes.

Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores ni preferentes según las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad.

Surge de un estudio de título que, sobre la finca descrita anteriormente, pesan los gravámenes posteriores a la hipoteca que se ejecuta mediante este procedimiento que se relacionan más adelante. A los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de, o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso, o al portador, garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor por la presente se notifica, que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. AVISO DE DEMANDA: Pleito seguido por MTGLQ Investors, LP vs.

Roberto Rivera Colón también cocinado como Roberto José Rivera Colón, Laurie Rodríguez Medina también conocida como Laurie Joan Rodríguez Medina, ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Carolina, Sala Superior, en el caso civil número CA 2019-CV03144, sobre cobro de dinero y ejecución de hipoteca, en la que se reclama el pago de hipoteca, con un balance de $148,969.32 y otras cantidades, según Demanda de fecha 20 de agosto de 2019. Anotada al Tomo Karibe de Carolina. Anotación A. Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la alcaldía, el Tribunal y la colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado mediante edictos dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores sujeto a lo dispuesto en los Artículos 113 al 116 de la Ley 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015, según aplique. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma en Carolina, Puerto Rico, hoy día 12 de ENERO de 2021. FDO. SAMUEL GONZALEZ ISAAC, ALGUACIL.

LEGAL NOT ICE

de COAMO.

REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Demandante VS.

Primera Instancia Sala Superior de BAYAMON.

REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC

Demandante VS. THE MONEY HOUSE, SUCN. DE JOSEFINA INC; JAMES B. NUTTER GONZALEZ OJEDA & COMPANY; RAMON COMPUESTA POR SANTIAGO TORRES EVELYN MARRERO t/c/c RAMON SANTIAGO; GONZALEZ, JOSEFINA ROSAEL BERRIOS MARRERO GONZALEZ, RIVERA t/c/c ROSAEL FULANO DE TAL Y TORRES BERRIOS; SUTANO DE TAL COMO FULANO Y SUTANA DE TAL como posibles POSIBLES HEREDEROS DE NOMBRES tenedores del pagare DESCONOCIDOS, extraviado y cuya CENTRO DE identidad se desconoce al RECAUDACION presente Demandado (a) DE INGRESOS Civil Num. CO2020CV00217. MUNICIPALES; Y A LOS Sobre: SUSTITUCION DE PAESTADOS UNIDOS DE GARE EXTRAVIADO. NOTIFIAMERICA CACION DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY; RAMON SANTIAGO TORRES t/c/c RAMON SANTIAGO; ROSAEL BERRIOS RIVERA t/c/c ROSAEL TORRES BERRIOS; FULANO Y SUTANA DE TAL como posibles tenedores del pagare extraviado y cuya identidad se desconoce al presente

EL SECRETARIO (A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 13 de enero de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia o Sentencia Parcial en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de Ia misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en Ia Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. V. siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de Ia Sentencia o Sentencia Parcial, de Ia cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de Ia publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en Ia fecha de Ia publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 14 de enero de 2021. En COAMO, Puerto Rico, el 14 de enero de 2021. ELIZABETH GONZALEZ RIVERA, Secretaria Regional. F/CARMEN L. APONTE FLORES, Secretaria Auxiliar.

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Demandado (a) Civil Num. BY2020CV02314.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA POR LA VIA ORDINARIA. NOTIFICACION DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION DE JOSEFINA GONZALEZ OJEDA

(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 13 de enero de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia o Sentencia Parcial en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de Ia misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en Ia Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. V. siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de Ia Sentencia o Sentencia Parcial, de Ia cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de Ia publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en Ia fecha de Ia publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 14 de enero de 2021. En BAYAMON, Puerto Rico, el 14 de enero de 2021. F/LAURA I. SANTA SANCHEZ, Secretaria Regional. MARILYN COLON CARRASQUILLO, Secretaria Auxiliar.

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a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede Demandante vs. acceder utilizando la siguiente RAFAEL ANGEL dirección: https://unired.ramaPALLENS ALCAZAR judicial.pr/sumac/, salvo que se y su esposa W ANDA represente por derecho propio, PEREZ MUÑIZ y la en cuyo caso deberá presentar Sociedad Legal de Bienes su alegación responsiva en la Gananciales compuesta secretaria del tribunal y enviar copia· a la representación por ambos legal de la parte demandante Demandados cuya dirección más adelante se CIVIL NÚM. CM2020CV00408. indica. Si . usted deja de preSOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO sentar su alegación responsiva (Ejecución de Hipoteca por dentro del referido término, el la Vía Ordinaria). EMPLAZAtribunal podrá dictar sentencia MIENTO POR EDICTO. ESen rebeldía en su contra y conTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA ceder el remedio solicitado en EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESla demanda, o cualquier otro, TADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERsu sana discreción, lo entiende TO RICO. procedente.

A: RAFAEL ANGEL Lic. Baldomero A. Collazo Torres PALLENS ALCAZAR y su Bufete Collazo, Connelly & Surillo, LLC P.O. Box 70212 esposa WANDA PEREZ San Juan, P.R. 00936-8212 MUÑIZ, por sí y como Tel. (787) 625-9999 Fax (787) 705- 7387 co-administradores de la E-mail: bcollazo@lawpr.com Sociedad Legal de Bienes Se le notifica también por la Gananciales compuesta presente que la parte demanpor ambos dante habrá de presentar para POR EL PRESENTE EDICTO su anotaciones al Registrador se le notifica que se ha radicado de la Propiedad del Distrito en en esta Secretaría por la parte que esta situada la propiedad demandante, Demanda sobre objeto de este pleito, un aviso Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de de estar pendiente esta acción.

Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria Para publicarse conforme a la en la que se alega adeuda la Orden dictada por el Tribunal suma principal de $93,558.17, el un periódico de circulación intereses al 5.625% anual, des- general. EN TESTIMONIO DE de el día lro de noviembre de LO CUAL, expido el presen2019, hasta su completo pago, te Edicto que firmo y sello en más la cantidad de $14,000.00 Hatillo, Puerto Rico, hoy 11 de estipulada para costas, gastos enero de 2021. Vivian Y Fresse y honorarios de abogado, más Gonzalez, Sec Regional. Suhail recargos acumulados, todas Serrano Moya, Sec Aux del Tricuyas sumas están líquidas y bunal I. exigibles. La propiedad hipoteLEGAL NOTICE cada a ser vendida en pública subasta es: RUSTICA: Solar ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO marcado en el plano de ins- DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUcripción con el número Siete NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA (7), localizado en el BARRIO SALA SUPERIOR DE MANA SAN JOSÉ del término muni- TI. cipal de Quebradillas, Puerto ORIENTAL BANK Rico, con una cabida superfiDemandante vs. cial de SETECIENTOS ONCE ERIC GONZALEZ PUNTO CINCO TRES CINCO FRANCO y su esposa SEIS (711.5356) METROS CUADRADOS. En lindes por el YARLINE MARIE TORRES CARDONA, también NORTE, en diecinueve punto cero cero tres (19.003) metros; conocida como YARLINE por el SUR en diecinueve pun- TORRES CARDONA y la to cero cero cuatro (19.004) Sociedad Legal de Bienes metros; por el ESTE, en treinGananciales compuesta ta y seis punto cinco seis por ambos ·cinco 36.565) metros; y por Demandados el OESTE, en treinta y ocho punto tres dos uno (38.321) CIVIL NÚM. MT2020CV00502. metros. La escritura de hipo- SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO teca se encuentra inscrita al (Ejecución de Hipoteca por folio 19 vuelto del tomo 142 la Vía Ordinaria). EMPLAZAde Quebradillas, Registro de la MIENTO POR EDICTO. ESPropiedad de Arecibo, Sección TADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA Segunda, finca número 7,446, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESinscripción novena. POR LA TADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO PRESENTE se le emplaza para LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERque presente el tribunal su ale- TO RICO. SALA SUPERIOR DE CAMUY.

ORIENTAL BANK

gación responsiva dentro de los treinta (30) días de haber sido publicado este emplazamiento, excluyendo el día de la publicación. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva

A: ERIC GONZALEZ FRANCO y su esposa Y ARLINE MARIE TORRES CARDONA, también conocida como YARLINE

TORRES CARDONA, por sí y como caadministradores de la Sociedad Legal de Bienes Gananciales compuesta por ambos

POR EL PRESENTE EDICTO se le notifica que se ha radicado en esta Secretaría por la parte demandante, Demanda sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria en la que se alega adeuda la suma principal de $81,986.33, intereses al 7 1/4% anual, desde el día 1ro de diciembre de 2019, hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad de $10,000.00, estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, más recargos acumulados, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. La propiedad hipotecada a ser vendida en pública subasta es: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número Dos (2) del Bloque “B” de la URBANIZACIÓN JARDINES DE MONACO, situado en Manatí, Puerto Rico, con un área superficial de TRESCIENTOS SETENTA Y TRES PUNTO CINCUENTA Y TRES (373.53) METROS CUADRADOS; en lindes por el NORTE, en una distancia de veintitrés punto diez (23.10) metros, con el solar número Uno (1) del Bloque “B”; por el SUR, en una distancia de veintitrés punto cincuenta (23.50) metros, con el solar número Tres (3) del Bloque “B”; por el ESTE, en una distancia de catorce punto once (14.11) metros, con la Calle número Dos (2) de la Urbanización; y por el OESTE, en una distancia de dieciocho punto veintitrés (18.23) metros, con los solares números Veinticuatro (24) y Veinticinco (25) del Bloque “B”. En dicho solar enclava una vivienda de concreto para una sola familia. La escritura de hipoteca se encuentra inscrita al folio 55 del tomo 561 de Manatí, finca número 7,670, inscripción séptima. POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza para que presente el tribunal su alegación responsiva dentro de los treinta (30) días de haber sido publicado este emplazamiento, excluyendo el día de la publicación. 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: https://unired.ramajudicial.pr/sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaria del tribunal y enviar copia· a la representación legal de la parte demandante cuya dirección más adelante se indica. 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.

Lic. Baldomero A. Collazo Torres Bufete Collazo, Connelly & Surillo, LLC P.O. Box 70212 San Juan, P.R. 00936-8212 Tel. (787) 625-9999 Fax (787) 705- 7387 E-mail: bcollazo@lawpr.com Se le notifica también por la presente que la parte demandante habrá de presentar para su anotaciones al Registrador de la Propiedad del Distrito en que esta situada la propiedad objeto de este pleito, un aviso de estar pendiente esta acción.

Para publicarse conforme a la Orden dictada por el Tribunal el un periódico de circulación general. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto que firmo y sello en Manati, Puerto Rico, hoy 12 de enero de 2021. Vivian Y Fresse Gonzalez, Sec Regional. Carmen J Rosario Valentin, Sec Aux del Tribunal I.

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CENTURION INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. por sí y como parte interesada Demandante v.

FIRST BANK DE PUERTO RICO, como custodio de los expedientes de SANTANDER MORTGAGE CORPORATION; JOHN DOE y RICHARD DOE

Demandados CIVIL NÚM. SJ2020CV07104.

SALA: 901. SOBRE: Cancelación o Restitución de Pagaré Extraviado. EDICTO/ ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. s.s.

A: JOHN DOE / RICHARD DOE

Quedan notificados que la demandante de epígrafe ha radicado en este Tribunal una Demanda contra ustedes como ca-demandados en la que se solicita la cancelación de un Pagaré Hipotecario a favor de Santander Mortgage Corporation, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $40,300.00 e intereses al 4 1/ 4% anual y vencimiento el 1ro de agosto de 2013, mediante la Escritura Número 485 otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico ante el notario público José E. franco Gómez. El mencionado Pagaré Hipotecario grava el inmueble que se describe a continuación: RÚSTICA: Predio de terreno

en el Barrio Quebrada Arenas de Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de mil metros cuadrados (1000.00 me) marcado con el número ocho (8) en el plano de segregación En lindes por el NORTE, en dieciséis punto doscientos setenta y seis metros (16.276 m) con el camino municipal Los Colón; por el SUR, en diecisiete punto seiscientos ochenta y seis metros (17.686 m) con el solar tres (3); por el ESTE, sesenta y uno punto setecientos veintiocho metros (61.728 m) con el solar nueve (9) y por el OESTE, en cincuenta y siete punto ciento sesenta y seis metros (57.166 m) con el solar siete (7). Consta inscrita al folio cincuenta y uno (51) del tomo cuatrocientos noventa y uno (491) de Dorado, finca número siete mil ochocientos noventa (7,890), Registro de la Propiedad, Sección IV de Bayamón.

Se les advierte que el presente Edicto se publicará en un periódico de circulación general una sola vez y se le requieres para que contesten la Demanda de epígrafe dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación del edicto, radicando el original de su contestación en el Tribunal correspondiente y notificando con copia de la misma a la parte demandante a la siguiente dirección: BUFETE APONTE & CORTÉS, LLC. LCDA. ERIKA MORALES MARENGO PO Box 195337 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-5337 Tel. (787) 302-0014 / (787) 239-5661 / Email: emarengo16@yahoo.com 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 presente por derecho propio. Se le apercibe que de no hacerlo, el Tribunal podrá dictar Sentencia en rebeldía concediendo el remedio solicitado en la demanda, sin citarle ni oírle. Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, hoy día 29 de diciembre de 2020. Maria L. Tolentino, Sec Regional Aux. KissM. Ortega Morales, SubSecretaria.

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Lime Residential, Ltd. Demandante v.

José Angel Velázquez Grau y su esposa Eileen G. Ruíz Fernández t/c/c Eilein Giselle Ruiz Fernández, ambos por sí y en representación de la Sociedad Legal de

Gananciales por ellos constituida,

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Demandados CIVIL NÚM: ECD2010-0996 (612). SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y hace CONSTAR: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil que suscribe por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Caguas, Sala Superior, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor quién pagará de contado y en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, giro postal o por cheque de gerente a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia el día 1 de marzo de 2021, a las 9:45 de la mañana en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Caguas, Sala Superior, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en Cautiva, 55 CA calle Arcada, Caguas, PR 00725 y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Parcela de terreno identificada como el solar número 55 del bloque CA de la Urbanización Cautiva, radicada en el barrio Cañabon del término municipal de Caguas, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de SETECIENTOS VEINTINUEVE PUNTO CERO TRES METROS CUADRADOS (729.03 m/c). por el NOrte, 30.62 metros, con el solar número 54; por el Sur, en 33.23 metros, con el solar número 56; por e Este, en una distancia de arco de 20.36 metros, con calle Arcada (calle número 2) y por el Oeste, en 16.91 metros 2.56 metros con Arca Farm. Contiene una casa de concreto diseñada para una familia. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita en el folio 65 del tomo 1,693 de Caguas, finca número 57,731, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección Primera. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $452,490.00. Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una segunda subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 9 de marzo de 2021, a las 9:45 de la mañana. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $301,660.00.

Si tampoco hubiere remate ni

adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una tercera subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 16 de marzo de 2021, a las 9:45 de la mañana. Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $226,245.00.

La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 201, otorgada el día 13 de octubre de 2005, ante el Notario Estela I. Valles Acosta y consta inscrita en el folio 65 del tomo 1,693 de Caguas, finca número 57,731, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección Primera, inscripción segunda. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $428,637.61 por concepto de principal, más intereses al tipo pactado de 6.125% anual desde el día 1 de noviembre de 2009. Dichos intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Se pagarán también los cargos por demora equivalentes a 5.000% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha vencimiento, la suma de $45,249.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, la suma de $45,249.00 para cubrir los intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley y la suma de $45,249.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca, más intereses según provisto por la regla 44.3 de las de Procedimiento Civil. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Caguas, Sala Superior durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes.

Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores ni preferentes según las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad.

Surge de un estudio de título que, sobre la finca descrita anteriormente, pesan los gravámenes posteriores a la hipoteca que se ejecuta mediante este procedimiento que se relacionan más adelante. A los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con

posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de, o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso, o al portador, garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor por la presente se notifica, que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. EMBARGO ESTATAL: (LEY 12) Anotado sobre cualquier propiedad perteneciente a José A. Velázquez Grau, por concepto de contribuciones sobre ingresos, por la suma de $6,504.14, según certificación de fecha 4 de diciembre de 2012, a favor del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico. Anotada al folio 13, número de orden 45 del Libro de Embargos número 2 de Cayey, el 23 de abril de 2013.

EMBARGO ESTATAL: (LEY 12) Anotado sobre cualquier propiedad perteneciente a José A. Velázquez Grau & Eilein A. Ruiz Fernández, por concepto de contribuciones sobre ingresos, por la suma de $42,692.53, según certificación de fecha 4 de diciembre de 2012, a favor del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico. Anotada al folio 13, número de orden 48 del Libro de Embargos número 2 de Cayey, el 23 de abril de 2013. EMBARGO FEDERAL: Anotado contra J. Angel Velázquez Grau y E. Ruiz Fernández, seguro social XXX-XX-8717, por la suma de $12,085.80, según notificación número 604330209, presentada el 16 de diciembre de 2009, al asiento 2 de la página 221 del Libro de Embargos Federales número 5. EMBARGO FEDERAL: Anotado contra J. Angel Velázquez Grau y E. Ruiz Fernández, seguro social XXX-XX-8717, por la suma de $21,217.73, según notificación número 861180912, presentada el 26 de abril de 2012, al asiento 2 de la página 114 del Libro de Embargos Federales número 7. EMBARGO FEDERAL: Anotado contra J. Velázquez Grau, seguro social XXXXX-8717, por la suma de $13,799.66, según notificacion número 862051912, presentada el 26 de abril de 2012, al asiento 3 de la página 114 del Libro de Embargos Federales número 7. EMBARGO FEDERAL: Anotado contra J. Velázquez Grau & F. Ruiz Fernández, seguro social XXX-XX-8717, por la suma de $8,104.66, según notificacion número 170092115, presenta-

30 da el 24 de agosto de 2015, al asiento 2 de la página 10 del Libro de Embargos Federales número 10. EMBARGO FEDERAL: Anotado contra J. Velázquez Grau & E. Ruiz Fernández, seguro social XXX-XX-8717, por la suma de $12,085.58, según notificacion número 139627415, presentada el 29 de enero de 2015, al asiento 2 de la página 171 del Libro de Embargos Federales número 8. EMBARGO FEDERAL: Anotado contra José Velázquez SR Bufete Velázquez Grau, seguro social XXXXX-4351, por la suma de $4,242.12, según notificacion número 170092315, presentada el 24 de agosto de 2015, al asiento 5 de la página 10 del Libro de Embargos Federales número 10. EMBARGO FEDERAL: Anotado contra J. Velázquez Grau, seguro social XXXXX-8717, por la suma de $90,493.29, según notificacion número 251467517, anotada el 30 de marzo de 2017, al asiento 2017-002342-FED del Libro de Embargos Federales Karibe.

EMBARGO FEDERAL: Anotado contra J. Velázquez Grau & E. Ruiz Fernández, seguro social XXX-XX-8717, por la suma de $9,190.19, según notificacion número 251467817, anotada el 30 de marzo de 2017, al asiento 2017-002344-FED del Libro de Embargos Federales Karibe. EMBARGO FEDERAL: Anotado contra J. Velázquez Grau & E. Ruiz Fernández, seguro social XXX-XX-8717, por la suma de $3,533.14, según notificacion número 604330209, anotada el 4 de agosto de 2016, al asiento 2016-007393 FED ( Refiled notice) del Libro de Embargos Federales Karibe. EMBARGO FEDERAL: Anotado contra José Velázquez SR Bufete Velezquez Grau, seguro social XXX-XX-4351, por la suma de $4,507.42, según notificacion número 251067617, anotada el 28 de marzo de 2017, al asiento 2017-002343 FED del Libro de Embargos Federales Karibe.Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la alcaldía, el Tribunal y la colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado mediante edictos dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores sujeto a lo dispuesto en los Artículos 113 al 116 de la Ley 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015, según aplique. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma en Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy día 13 de ENERO

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DEBIDAMENTE REGISTRALEGAL NOTICE DA. Y ARCHIVADA EN AUTOS Estado Libre Asociado de Puer- DONDE PODRA USTED ENto Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL TERARSE DETALLADAMENDE JUSTICIA Tribunal de Pri- TE DE LOS TERMINOS DE mera Instancia Sala Superior LA MISMA. Y, SIENDO O REMunicipal de San Juan.

PRESENTANDO USTED LA PARTE PERJUDICADA POR COOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CRÉDITO LA SENTENCIA, DE LA CUAL PUEDE ESTABLECERSE DE LA INDUSTRIA RECURSO DE REVISION O BIOFARMACÉUTICA APELACION, DIRIJO A USTED Demandante (a) VS. ESTA NOTIFICAC I ON QUE PAOLA SE CONSIDERARA HECHA EN LA FECHA DE LA ULTITRAVIESO ROMERO MA PUBLICACION DE ESTE Demandado (a) Civil Núm.: SJ2019CV12797. EDICTO . COPIA DE ESTA Sala: 506. SOBRE: COBRO DE NOTIFICACION HA SIDO ARDINERO (REGLA 60). NOTIFI- CHIVADA EN LOS AUTOS DE CACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR ESTE CASO, CON FECHA 03 DE MARZO DE 2010 EDICTO. MARRERO CHEVERE, VICTOR A: PAOLA TRAVIESO BO BARAHONA ROMERO 196B CALLE MANUEL CACHO MOROVIS PR 00687 EL SECRETARIO (A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 11 BAYAMON, PUERTO RICO, de enero de 2021 este Tribunal A 03 DE MARZO DE 2010. ha dictado Sentencia, Senten- LCDA. CARMEN TERESA TOcia Parcial o Resolución en este RRES CAMACHO, SECRETAcaso, que ha sido debidamente RIA. POR: BERDECIA RODRIregistrada y archivada en autos GUEZ, SANDY, SECRETARIO donde podrá usted enterarse AUXILIAR. detalladamente de los términos LEGAL NOTICE de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un M&T periódico de circulación general 481034 en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO de los diez (10) días siguientes DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUa su notificación. Y, siendo o NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA representando usted una parte CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAen el procedimiento sujeta a los GUAS SALA SUPERIOR. términos de la Sentencia, SenApex Bank tencia Parcial o Resolución, Demandante v. de la cual puede establecerse Guarionex Navas recurso de revisión o apelación Morales, Loreen dentro del término de 30 días Santiago Rodríguez y la contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notifica- sociedad legal de bienes ción, dirijo a usted esta notificagananciales compuesta ción que se considerará hecha por ambos en la fecha de la publicación Demandados de este edicto. Copia de esta CIVIL NÚM: CG2020CV00281. notificación ha sido archivada SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO en los autos de este caso, con Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTEfecha de 14 de enero de 2021. CA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 14 EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El de enero de 2021. Griselda Ro- Alguacil que suscribe por la driguez Collado, Secretario Re- presente CERTIFICA, ANUNgional. f/ Angela M. Rivera Her- CIA y hace CONSTAR: Que nández, Secretario(a) Auxiliar. en cumplimiento de un Man-

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NATER GONZALEZ, ROSARIO DEMANDANTE vs .

MARRERO CHEVERE, VICTOR

DEMANDADO CASO: DFI2008-0039. SALON:4006. FILIACION AFIRMATIVA, CAUSAL/DELITO. NOTIFICACION DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTOS. EL SECRETARIO QUE SUSCRIBE NOTIFICA A USTED QUE EL 01 DE MARZO DE 2010 ESTE TRIBUNAL HA DICTADO SEN-

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damiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil que suscribe por la Secretaría del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAGUAS SALA SUPERIOR, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor quién pagará de contado y en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, giro postal o por cheque de gerente a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia el día 1 de marzo de 2021, a las 9:30 de la mañana en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAGUAS SALA SUPERIOR, todo derecho, títu-

lo e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en A-13 Terrazas de Borinquen, Caguas, PR 00725 y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar marcado con en No. 13 del Bloque ‘A’ de la URBANIZACION TERRAZAS DE BORINQUEN, localizado en el Barrio Borinquen del término municipal de Caguas, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 384.00 metros cuadrados.

Colinda por el Norte, con lote No. 12 del Bloque ‘A’, en una distancia de 32.00 metros lineales; por el Sur, con el lote No. 14 del Bloque ‘A’, en una distancia de 32.00 metros lineales; por el Este, con el lote No. 3 del Bloque ‘C’, en una distancia de 12.00 metros lineales; y por el Oeste, con la Calle Cañuela, en una distancia de 12.00 metros lineales. Contiene una casa de concreto diseñada para una sola familia. A lo largo de la colindancia Oeste de la Calle Cañuela, existe un conducto soterrado para alambrado telefónico que discurre por una faja de terreno de 1.52 metros de ancho sobre la cual está prohibido todo tipo de construcción o limitación a su acceso y a la cual todo propietario u ocupante del presente inmueble está comprometido y obligado a dar acceso para obras de mantenimiento y/o reparación de dicho conducto para alambrado telefónico. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita en el Tomo Karibe de Caguas, finca número 62887, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección Primera. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $130,579.00. Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una segunda subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 9 de marzo de 2021, a las 9:30 de la mañana. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $87,052.67. i tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una tercera subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 16 de marzo de 2021, a las 9:30 de la mañana.

Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $65,289.50. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 45, otorgada el día 7 de noviembre de 2003, ante el Notario Carmen I. Sánchez Ríos y consta inscrita en el Tomo Karibe de Caguas, finca número 62887, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas,

Sección Primera, inscripción segunda. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $109,001.91 por concepto de principal, más intereses al tipo pactado de 5.500% anual desde el día 1 de julio de 2013. Dichos intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación.

Se pagarán también los cargos por demora equivalentes a 4.000% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha vencimiento, la suma de $13,057.90 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, la suma de $13,057.90para cubrir los intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley y la suma de $13,057.90 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca, más intereses según provisto por la Regla 44.3 de las de Procedimiento Civil.

Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAGUAS SALA SUPERIOR durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes.

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

La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso o al portador garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en

general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la alcaldía, el Tribunal y la colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado mediante edictos dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores sujeto a lo dispuesto en los Artículos 113 al 116 de la Ley 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015, según aplique. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma, en Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy día 13 de enero de 2021. FDO. ÁNGEL GÓMEZ GÓMEZ, ALGUACIL.

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

LUNA ACQUISITION, LLC Peticionarios vs

SANDRA LÓPEZ LÓPEZ

Parte Demandada CIVIL NÚM. SJ2018CV08328.

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

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

YO, SANDRALIZ MARTINEZ TORRES, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Fajardo, al público en general, POR LA PRESENTE HAGO SABER: CERTIFICO Y HAGO SABER: Cumpliendo con un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia del Secretario de este Tribunal, venderé en pública subasta al mejor postor en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos, efectivo, giro postal y cheque de gerente a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal, en mi oficina, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Fajardo, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, el 10 de febrero de 2021, a las 2:30 de la tarde, la siguiente propiedad: URBANA: Parcela de terreno localizada en el barrio Sabana del término municipal de Luquillo, Puerto Rico, identificada en el Plano de Inscripción, Final de la Urbanización Brisas del Mar, con el numero dieciocho (18) del Bloque A, con un área superficial de ciento noventa y dos (192) metros cuadrados con cincuenta (50) centésimas de otro. En lindes: por el NORTE, en veintisiete (27) metros con cincuenta (50) centímetros con el solar número diecisiete (17); por el SUR, en veintisiete (27) metros con cincuenta (50) centímetros, con el solar número diecinueve (19); por el ESTE, en siete (7) metros con terrenos de Cons-Corporation

C; y por el OESTE, en siete (7) metros con la calle número dos (2). Esta propiedad esta afecta a servidumbre de pared medianera. Enclava una casa de cemento reforzado y bloques de concreto de una sola planta diseñada para fines residenciales. Consta inscrita al folio 200 del tomo 89 de Luquillo, finca 4789, Registro de la Propiedad de Fajardo. La dirección física es: A18 Calle 2 Brisas Del Mar, Luquillo, Puerto Rico 00773. El tipo mínimo fijado para la ejecución del bien inmueble antes mencionado lo es la suma de $60,000.00. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante, hasta donde sea posible, el importe de la sentencia dictada el pasado 22 de mayo de 2020, y notificada por edicto el 24 de julio de 2020 en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $21,403.44 de principal, más $756.17 de intereses acumulados hasta el 4 de septiembre de 2018 más los que continúen acumulándose hasta el pago total y completo de la deuda, más la cantidad de $115.85 de cargos por mora; más la $1,339.48 de otros cargos; más la suma de $6,000.00 por honorarios de abogados pactados. En caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en la primera subasta, se celebrará una segunda subasta el día 18 de febrero de 2021, a las 2:30 de la mañana, y el tipo mínimo para esta subasta será $40,000.00 que es dos terceras partes del precio mínimo pactado para la primera subasta. Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 25 de febrero de 2021, a las 2:30 de la mañana, y el tipo mínimo para esta subasta será $30,000.00 que es la mitad del precio mínimo pactado para la primera subasta. Cuando se declare desierta la tercera subasta, se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta fuera igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta fuere mayor. Todas las subastas deberán ser acordadas y celebradas según lo ordenado por el Tribunal. La subasta antes indicada se llevará a cabo en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Fajardo. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables. El inmueble antes relacionado no consta afecto a gravámenes posteriores. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación y que las cargas preferentes, si alguna, continuarán subsistentes; entiéndase que el rematante los acepta y quedan subrogados en la

responsabilidad del mismo sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Para la publicación de este edicto en un periódico de circulación general una vez por semana, durante dos semanas consecutivas, y para la colocación del mismo en tres sitios públicos visibles del municipio en que se celebre la subasta, libro el presente en Fajardo, Puerto Rico, hoy día 14 de ENERO de 2021. SANDRALIZ MARTINEZ TORRES, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE FAJARDO.

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

MARIBEL RAMOS CRESPO

Demandante (a) VS.

ORIENTAL BANK & TRUST, YAMILLETTE SAGARDIA INGLES, ANA CELIA MAYO VALENTING, FULANO DE TAL & MENGANO MAS CUAL, MAS TODO POSIBLE TENEDOR DESCONOCIDO

Demandado (a) Civil Núm.: MZ2020CV00640 (307). SOBRE: PAGARE EXTRAVIADO Y CUMPLIMIENTO DE ORDEN. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: FULANO DE TAL & MENGANO MAS CUAL, MAS TODO POSIBLE TENEDOR DESCONOCIDO

EL SECRETARIO (A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 23 de diciembre de 2020 este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los diez (10) días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 7 de enero de 2021.

En MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico,

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el 7 de enero de 2021. LCDA. NORMA G SANTANA IRIZARRY, Secretario Regional. f/ MAGALY BONILLA MORALES, Secretario(a) Auxiliar.

notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO (A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 1 de enero de 2021 este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este LEGAL NOTICE caso, que ha sido debidamente Estado Libre Asociado de Puer- registrada y archivada en autos to Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL donde podrá usted enterarse DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de Pri- detalladamente de los términos mera Instancia Sala Superior de la misma. Esta notificación de HATILLO. se publicará una sola vez en un BANCO POPULAR DE periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro PUERTO RICO Y SUN de los diez (10) días siguientes WESTA MORTGAGE a su notificación. Y, siendo o COMPANY, INC. COMO representando usted una parte AGENTE DE SERVICIO en el procedimiento sujeta a los Demandante v. términos de la Sentencia, SenSUCESION DE CARMEN tencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse EVA AMADOR T/C/C CARMEN EVA AMADOR recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días SEGARRA T/C/C contados a partir de la publicaCARMEN AMADOR T/C/C ción por edicto de esta notificaCARMEN E. AMADOR ción, dirijo a usted esta notificaSEGARRA COMPUESTA ción que se considerará hecha POR SU VIUDO ELOY en la fecha de la publicación PEREZ T/C/C ELOY ALIAS de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada PEREZ CUBERO T/C/C en los autos de este caso, con ELOY PEREZ CUBERO fecha de 12 de enero de 2021.

T/C/C ELOY ELIAS En HATILLO, Puerto Rico, el PEREZ T/C/C ELOY E. 12 de enero de 2021. Vivian PEREZ CUBERO, POR Y Fresse Gonzalez, Secretario SI Y SUS HEREDEROS Regional. f/ Brenda Liz Torres Muñiz, Secretario(a) Auxiliar.

CONOCIDOS LIONEL PEREZ T/C/C LIONEL PEREZ AMADOR T/C/C LIONEL JUAN PEREZ Y ARCE PEREZ T/C/C ARCE PEREZ AMADOR; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERES EN DICHA SUCESION; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA

Demandado(a) Civil Núm.: AR2019CV01910.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: SUCESION DE CARMEN EVA AMADOR T/C/C CARMEN EVA AMADOR SEGARRA T/C/C CARMEN AMADOR T/C/C CARMEN E. AMADOR SEGARRA COMPUESTA POR SUS HEREDEROS CONOCIDOS LIONEL PEREZ T/C/C LIONEL PEREZ AMADOR T/C/C LIONEL JUAN PEREZ Y ARCE PEREZ T/C/C ARCE PEREZ AMADOR; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERES EN DICHA SUCESION (Nombre de las partes a las que se le

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Y OTROS Demandante v.

NEREIDA BRUNO HERNANDEZ Y OTROS

Demandado(a) Civil Núm.: CA2019CV00932.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: NEREIDA BRUNO HERNANDEZ, COND. LAGUNA GARDENS II APT. 8-J (KM 8.2 ROAD 26) CAROLINA PR 00979

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO (A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 4 de enero de 2021 este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los diez (10) días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación

dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 12 de enero de 2021.

En CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, el 12 de enero de 2021. LCDA. MARILYN APONTE RODRIGUEZ, Secretario Regional.

MARICRUZ APONTE ALICEA, Secretario(a) Auxiliar.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Y SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. COMO AGENTE DE SERVICIO Demandante v.

NELSON MARTINEZ ALICEA COMO HEREDERO CONOCIDO DE LA SUCESION DE AIDA ANGELICA ALICEA MIRANDA Y OTROS

Demandado(a) Civil Núm.: GM2020CV00024.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: NELSON MARTINEZ ALICEA COMO HEREDERO CONOCIDO DE LA SUCESION DE AIDA ANGELICA ALICEA MIRANDA Y FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERES DE LA SUCESION DE AIDA ANGELICA MIRANDA Y DE LA SUCESION DE CARLOS E. MARTINEZ ALICEA

(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 12 de enero de 2021 este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los diez (10) días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación

dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 13 de enero de 2021.

En GUAYAMA, Puerto Rico, el 13 de enero de 2021. MARISOL ROSADO RODRIGUEZ, Secretario Regional. F/ILEANA CRUZ VAZQUEZ, Secretario(a) Auxiliar.

chez, Sec Regional. Maria E. Collazo Febus, Sec Auxiliar del Tribunal.

LEGAL NOTICE

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FUNDING LLC

Demandante VS.

ANTONIO PRIMITIVO CARRERO VILLARUBIA T/C/C Y OTROS

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO Demandado (a) DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA Civil Num. CA2020CV01640.

Sala: 409. Sobre: COBRO DE SALA DE BAYAMÓN. Y EJECUCION DE KATHY LEITH PÉREZ; DINERO HIPOTECA POR LA VIA ORROBERT J. LEITH PÉREZ; DINARIA. NOTIFICACION DE FRANCO PIETRI LEITH; SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

KATERINAPIETRI LEITH

RILYN APONTE RODRIGUEZ, Secretaria Regional. Por: MARICRUZ APONTE ALICEA, Secretaria Auxiliar.

LEGAL NOT ICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN,

DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Demandante vs.

A: ANTONIO PRIMITIVO ROSA MARIA MARTINEZ CARRERO VILLARUBIA FRANCESCHI; MARÍA ISABEL RIVERA T/C/C ANTONIO P. POSEEDOR HERNÁNDEZ; MYRA CARRERO VILLARUBIA LEGAL NOTICE DESCONOCIDO ELIZABETH LEITH T/C/C ANTONIO P. Demandados ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO PÉREZ, t/c/p MYRA COE; CARRERO T/C/C CIVIL NUM. KCD2015-0263 DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUHERNÁN FRANCISCO (902). SOBRE: COBRO DE ANTONIO CARRERO NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA AYALA RUBIO SALA DE BAYAMÓN. VILLANUEVA POR SI Y DINERO Y EJECUCION DE POR LA VIA OR(apoderados de Robert KATHY LEITH PÉREZ; EN REPRESENTACION HIPOTECA DINARIA, EDICTO DE SUBASLeith Lavin) ROBERT J. LEITH PÉREZ; DE LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL TA, ESTADOS UNIDOS DE Demandados FRANCO PIETRI LEITH; DE GANANCIALES QUE AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE CIVIL NÚM: BY2020CV03720 KATERINAPIETRI LEITH (401). ASUNTO: IMPUGNADE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS COMPONE JUNTO A Demandantes v.

CIÓN DE ESCRITURA DE EVELYN PEREZ GARCIA EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIAMARÍA ISABEL RIVERA PODER DURADERO. EMPLA- T/C/C EVELYN PEREZ DO DE PUERTO RICO. SS. HERNÁNDEZ; MYRA ZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESDE CARRERO; EVELYN A: La Parte Demandada, TADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA al (a la) Secretario(a) de ELIZABETH LEITH PEREZ GARCIA T/C/C Hacienda de Puerto Rico PÉREZ, t/c/p MYRA COE; EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESEVELYN PEREZ DE y al Público General: HERNÁN FRANCISCO TADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO CARRERO POR SI Y EN LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERCertifico y Hago Constar: Que AYALA RUBIO REPRESENTACION DE en cumplimiento con el MandaTO RICO. ss. (apoderados de Robert LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL miento de Ejecución de SentenA: MYRA ELIZABETH Leith Lavin) DE GANANCIALES QUE cia que me ha sido dirigido por LEITH PÉREZ Demandados el (la) Secretario(a) del Tribunal COMPONE JUNTO A t/c/p MYRA COE CIVIL NÚM: BY2020CV03720 de Primera Instancia, Sala SuANTONIO PRIMITIVO 447 E. Tangerine Sq. WS (401). ASUNTO: IMPUGNAde San Juan, en el caso CARRERO VILLARUBIA perior Vero Beach, FL 32968 CIÓN DE ESCRITURA DE de epígrafe, venderé en pública PODER DURADERO. EMPLA- Se le notifica a usted que se T/C/C ANTONIO P. subasta y al mejor postor, por ZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ES- ha radicado en esta Secretaría CARRERO VILLARUBIA separado, de contado y por TADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA la demanda de epígrafe. Se le moneda de curso legal de los T/C/C ANTONIO P. EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ES- emplaza y requiere para que Estados Unidos de América y/o CARRERO T/C/C TADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO notifique al Lcdo. Alfredo FerGiro Postal y Cheque CertificaANTONIO CARRERO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUER- nández Martínez y a la Lcda. do, en mi oficina ubicada en el Paula De Felice Alejandro, con VILLANUEVA Y/O COMO TO RICO. ss.

Tribunal de Primera Instancia, A: ROBERT J. LEITH LA VIN dirección postal: PO Box 11750 CUALQUIER OTRA Sala de San Juan, el 16 de Cond. Garden Hills Court Fernández Juncos Station, San PERSONA CON INTERES febrero de 2021, a las 9:30 de PH-1 Juan, P.R. 00910-1750 , Tel. la mañana, todo derecho título, Calle Miramonte #15 EN ESTE CASO. 787-274-1214 , E-mails: aferGuaynabo, PR 00966 Se le notifica a usted que se ha radicado en esta Secretaría la demanda de epígrafe. Se le emplaza y requiere para que notifique al Lcdo. Alfredo Fernández Martínez y a la Lcda.

Paula De Felice Alejandro, con dirección postal: PO Box 11750 Fernández Juncos Station, San Juan, P.R. 00910-1750 , Tel. 787-274-1214 , E-mails: afernandez@delgadofernandez. com y pdefelice@delgadofernandez.com y abogados de la parte demandante, copia de la contestación a la demanda de coparte dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación final de este edicto. El original de la contestación a la demanda de coparte deberá ser radicado en el Tribunal correspondiente. Si dejare de hacerlo podrá dictarse contra usted sentencia en rebeldía concediéndose el remedio solicitado en la demanda de coparte sin más citarle ni oírle. Expedida bajo firma y sello de este Tribunal, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, a 8 de enero de 2021. Lcda. Laura I Santa San-

Demandantes v.

nandez@delgadofernandez. com y pdefelice@delgadofernandez.com y abogados de la parte demandante, copia de la contestación a la demanda de coparte dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación final de este edicto. El original de la contestación a la demanda de coparte deberá ser radicado en el Tribunal correspondiente. Si dejare de hacerlo podrá dictarse contra usted sentencia en rebeldía concediéndose el remedio solicitado en la demanda de coparte sin más citarle ni oírle. Expedida bajo firma y sello de este Tribunal, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, a 8 de enero de 2021. Lcda. Laura I Santa Sanchez, Sec Regional. Maria E. Collazo Febus, Sec Auxiliar del Tribunal.

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

REVERSE MORTGAGE

EL SECRETARIO (A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 14de ENERO de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia o Sentencia Parcial en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de Ia misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en Ia Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. V. siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de Ia Sentencia o Sentencia Parcial, de Ia cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de Ia publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en Ia fecha de Ia publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 15 de enero de 2021. En CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, el 15 de enero de 2021. LCDA. MA-

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: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL. Apartamento número 1202 del Condominio Paseomonte, modulo 12 del Edificio D, situada en la Avenida Las Cumbres, en el Barrio Cupey del término municipal de San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Este apartamento está construido de hormigón reforzado.

Tiene un nivel con una puerta de entrada desde la escalera por el lindero Oeste, y por ella se sale al puente que conduce al área de estacionamiento exterior. Este apartamento tiene un área total aproximada de 1,3989 pies cuadrados, equivalente a 129.91 metros cuadrados. Linderos por el NORTE, en 39`-7”, equivalente a 12.06 metros con pared medianera que lo separa del apartamento 1201 y de la escalera de salida que es área común; por el SUR, en 36`-3”, equivalente a 11.05 metros con pared exterior que lo separa del área común

limitada correspondiente a este apartamento; por el ESTE, en 36`-0”, equivalente a 10.97 metros con pared exterior que lo separa del área común limitada correspondiente a este apartamento; y por el OESTE, en 36`0”, equivalente a 10.97 metros con pared exterior que lo separa del área exterior común y de la escalera de salida que es un área común. Este apartamento consta de vestíbulo de entrada, sala, comedor, balcón, cocina, área de lavandería con linen closet, baño, dormitorio, closet, dormitorio master, baño master, vanity y closet vestidor. Este apartamento goza una exclusiva de un patio que es elemento común limitado, el cual esta delimitada por vergas según surge del plano del proyecto. A este apartamento le corresponde los estacionamientos 187 y 188 en el área de estacionamientos del Condominio frente a este edificio D. A este apartamento le corresponde una participación de 0.5694% en los elementos comunes generales del Condominio. Finca 18734 inscrita al folio 49 del tomo 777 de Rio Piedras Sur, Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección Cuarta. Propiedad localizada en: Cond. Paseomonte, Apt. 1202, San Juan, PR 00926, Según figuran en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas anteriores o preferentes: Nombre del Titular: Popular Mortgage, Inc. Suma de la Carga: 128,700.00. Fecha de Vencimiento: 01/01/2032.

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: N/A. Suma de la Carga: N/A. Fecha de Vencimiento: N/A. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad de la propiedad y que todas las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito ejecutante antes descritos, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistentes. El rematante acepta dichas cargas y gravámenes anteriores, y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se establece como tipo mínimo de subasta la suma de $210,000.00, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la escritura de hipoteca. De ser necesaria una segunda subasta por declararse desierta la primera, la misma se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, el 23 de febrero de 2021, a las 9:30 de la mañana, y se establece como mínima para dicha segunda subasta la suma de $140,000.00, 2/3 partes del tipo mínimo establecido originalmente. Si tampoco se

32 produce remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se establece como mínima para la tercera subasta, la suma de $105,000.00, la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado y dicha subasta se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, el 3 de marzo de 2021, 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 $181,826.23 de principal, intereses al tipo del 5.87500% anual según ajustado desde el día 1 de marzo de 2014 hasta el pago de la deuda en su totalidad, más la suma de $21,000.00 por concepto de honorarios de abogado y costas autorizadas por el Tribunal, más las cantidades que se adeudan mensualmente por concepto de seguro hipotecario, cargos por demora, y otros adeudados que se hagan en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca. La venta en pública subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA, si esto fuera necesario, a los efectos de que cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha subasta. Se notifica a todos los interesados que las actas y demás constancias del expediente de este caso están 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 día 8 de enero de 2020. Pedro Hieye Gonzalez, Alguacil Regional, Alguacil de Subastas, Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de San Juan, Sala Superior.

Parte Demandante Vs.

LA SUCESION DE KARIN JOCELYN LA VIA VILLEGAS MALDONADO, Compuesta por NELLYTZA ANYELI SILVA VILLEGAS, ADMINISTRACION PARA EL SUSTENTO DE MENORES Y CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES

Parte Demandada CASO CIVIL NUM. CA2019CV03790.

SOBRE: EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA POR LA VIA ORDINARIA Y COBRO DE. ANUNCIO DE SUBASTA. El suscribiente, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Fajardo, a los demandados de epígrafe y al público en general hace saber que los autos y documentos del caso de epígrafe estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables y que venderá en pública subasta al mejor postor, en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América en efectivo, cheque certificado, o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, el derecho que tenga la parte demandada en el inmueble que se relaciona más adelante para pagar la SENTENCIA por $73,504.10, de balance principal, los intereses adeudados sobre dicho principal y computados al 4.50% anual hasta su total pago y completo pago; más el 5% computado sobre cada mensualidad; cargos por demora devengados desde el primero de enero de 2018, más la suma de $8,480.00 estipulada para honorarios de abogado, pactada en la escritura de hipoteca; y cuales quiera otras sumas que por cualesquiera concepto legal se devenguen hasta el día de la subasta.

La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar radicado en el Barrio Ciénaga Baja del municipio de Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, marcado en el plano de inscripción con el numero novecientos noventa y seis (996) del bloque S, de la Urbanización Alturas de Rio Grande, con una cabida superficial de trescientos ocho punto sesenta y cuatro (308.64) metros cuadrados; en lindes LEGAL NOTICE por el Norte, en doce punto ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO ochenta y seis (12.86) metros DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- con el solar numero diecinueve NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA (19) ; por el Sur, en doce punto ochenta y seis (12.86) metros SALA DE FAJARDO. WILMINGTON SAVINGS con el solar número novecienFUND SOCIETY FSB, tos noventa y tres (993); por el Este, en veinticuatro punto d/b/a Christiana Trust, as cero cero (24.00) metros con Indenture Trustee, for the el solar numero novecientos CSMC 2015-PR 1 Trust; noventa y cinco (995) y por el Mortgage-Backed Notes, Oeste, en veinticuatro punto cero cero (24.00) metros con Series 2015-PR1 el solar número novecientos

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noventa y siete (997). Enclava una estructura tipo individual dedicada a vivienda construida de hormigón. Inscrita al folio veintitrés (23) del tomo doscientos cincuenta y siete (257) de Rio Grande, finca numero dieciocho mil ciento veintinueve (18129). Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Tercera. Dirección Física: S-996, Calle 19 Alturas de Rio Grande, Río Grande, PR 00745. Dicha propiedad se encuentra afecta al siguiente gravamen posterior: Hipoteca en garantía de pagaré suscrito a favor de Doral Bank, o a su orden, por la suma de $16,820.00, según escritura numero 134, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 12 de mayo de 2006, ane el Notario Oscar M. González Rivera, modificada por Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, según escritura numero 39, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 30 de agosto de 2016, ante el Notario Nicole Marie Cobb Vélez, siendo su principal ahora por la suma de $15,756.91, presentada al Asiento dos mil dieciseis guion cero noventa doscientos cuarenta y seis CA cero tres (2016-090246-CA03). La primera subasta se llevará a cabo el día 10 de marzo de 2021, a las 2:30 de la tarde, y servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la suma de $80,256.86 sin admitirse oferta inferior. En el caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en la primera subasta, se celebrará una segunda subasta el día 17 de marzo de 2021, a las 2:30 de la tarde y el precio mínimo para esta segunda subasta será el de dos terceras partes del precio mínimo establecido para la primera subasta, o a sea la suma de $53,504.57.

Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 25 de marzo de 2021, a las 2:30 de la tarde y el tipo mínimo para esta tercera subasta será la mitad del precio establecido para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $40,128.43. El mejor postor deberá pagar el importe de su oferta en efecto, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse el inmueble al acreedor hipotecario dentro de los diez días siguientes a la fecha de la última subasta, si así lo estimase conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada conforme a la sentencia, si ésta fuera igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta y abonándose dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta fuera mayor. Se avisa a cualquier licitador que la propiedad queda sujeta al gravamen del Estado Libre Asociado y CRIM sobre la propiedad inmueble

por contribuciones adeudadas y que el pago de dichas contribuciones es la responsabilidad del licitador. Que se entenderá por todo licitador acepte como suficiente la titulación y que los cargos y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes en entendiéndose que el rematador los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse su extinción al precio rematante. Todos los nombres de los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o de los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, siempre que surgen de la certificación registral, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Y para conocimiento de licitadores, del público en general y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general diaria en Puerto Rico y en los sitios públicos de acuerdo a las disposiciones de la Regla 51.7 de las de Procedimiento Civil, así como para la publicación en un periódico de circulación general diaria y en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas con antelación a la fecha de la primera subasta y por lo menos una vez por semana. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento indicado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables. (Art. 102 (1) de la Ley núm. 2102015). Expedido el presente en Aguadilla, Puerto Rico a 23 de diciembre de 2020. Shirley Sanchez Martinez, Placa 161, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE FAJARDO. Juan C. Rodriguez Velazquez, Alguacil Auxiliar 244.

CIVIL NUM. HSCI2014-01233.

SOBRE: EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA POR LA VIA ORDINARIA Y COBRO DE DINERO. ANUNCIO DE SUBASTA. El suscribiente, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Humacao, a los demandados de epígrafe y al público en general hace saber que los autos y documentos del caso de epígrafe estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables y que venderá en pública subasta al mejor postor, en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América en efectivo, cheque certificado, o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en mi oficina en este Tribunal el derecho que tenga la parte demandada en el inmueble que se relaciona más adelante para pagar la SENTENCIA por $67,474.87, de balance principal, los intereses vencidos sobre el principal computados al 7.375% anual desde el día primero de junio de 2012, hasta su total pago; más el 5% computado sobre cada mensualidad de $497.29 por concepto de cargos por demora desde el primero de julio de 2012, a razón de $24.86 mensuales hasta su total pago; más la suma de $7,200.00 garantizada de la hipoteca para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado del acreedor demandante, más cualesquiera otras sumas que por cualesquier concepto legal se devenguen hasta el total y completo pago de esta sentencia hasta el día de la subasta. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar marcado con el numero J guión diez (J-10) del plano de inscripción de la Urbanización Ciudad Cristiana radicada en el Barrio Rio Abajo del término municipal de Humacao, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de doscientos cincuenta y cuatro punto cincuenta metros cuadrados (254.50). Colinda por el Norte, con el solar J guión nueve (J-9), por el Sur, con el solar J guión once (J-11), por el Este, con Avenida uno (1), y por el Oeste, con solar de Juan M. Beltrán. Enclava edificación.

Tiene una servidumbre pluvial por su colindancia Oeste. Inscrita al folio Karibe de Humacao, finca numero 26,040, Registro de Humacao. Dirección física: J-10, Ciudad Cristiana, Humacao, Puerto Rico 00791.

Dicha propiedad se encuentra LEGAL NOTICE afecta a: Hipoteca en garantía ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO de pagaré suscrito a favor de DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- la Autoridad para el FinanciaNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA miento de la Vivienda de Puerto SALA DE HUMACAO. Rico, o a su orden, por la suma LIME RESIDENTIAL, LTD. de $7,700.00, según escritura Parte Demandante Vs. numero 342, otorgada el 27 de JOSE OMAR octubre de 2006, ante el Notario René Aviles Pérez, con venRIOS GONZALEZ cimiento a los 8 años. La primeParte Demandada

ra subasta se llevará a cabo el día 13 de abril de 2021, a las 11:00 de la mañana, y servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la suma de $72,000.00 sin admitirse oferta inferior. En el caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en la primera subasta, se celebrará una segunda subasta el día 20 de abril de 2021, a las 11:00 de la mañana y el precio mínimo para esta segunda subasta será el de dos terceras partes del precio mínimo establecido para la primera subasta, o a sea la suma de $48,000.00.

Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 27 de abril de 2021, a las 11:00 de la mañana y el tipo mínimo para esta tercera subasta será la mitad del precio establecido para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $36,000.00. El mejor postor deberá pagar el importe de su oferta en efecto, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse el inmueble al acreedor hipotecario dentro de los diez días siguientes a la fecha de la última subasta, si así lo estimase conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada conforme a la sentencia, si ésta fuera igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta y abonándose dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta fuera mayor. Se avisa a cualquier licitador que la propiedad queda sujeta al gravamen del Estado Libre Asociado y CRIM sobre la propiedad inmueble por contribuciones adeudadas y que el pago de dichas contribuciones es la responsabilidad del licitador. Que se entenderá por todo licitador acepte como suficiente la titulación y que los cargos y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes en entendiéndose que el rematador los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse su extinción al precio rematante. Todos los nombres de los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o de los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, siempre que surgen de la certificación registral, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el

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

(Art. 102 (1) de la Ley núm.

210-2015). Expedido el presente en Humacao, Puerto Rico a 23 de diciembre de 2020.

Maria del Pilar Rivera Rivera, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE HUMACAO.

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

FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO Demandante v.

ELBA IRIS MARRERO ORTIZ T/C/C ELBA I. MARRERO ORTIZ T/C/C ELBA MARRERO ORTIZ, JORGE OMY SOTO MARRERO T/C/C JORGE O. SOTO MARRERO T/C/C JORGE SOTO MARRERO; RAMON LUIS MOLINA RODRIGUEZ; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Demandado CIVIL NÚM: CD2016-1172 (201-A). SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VIA ORDINARIA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. SS . EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo MIGUEL BURGOS ORTIZ, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Toa Alta, al público en general.

CERTIFICO Y HAGO SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia fechado el 3 de octubre de 2019 que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Toa Alta, en el caso arriba indicado, venderé

en la fecha o fechas que más adelante se indican, en pública subasta al mejor postor, en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América, en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal, en mi oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el Centro Judicial de Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada, en el inmueble que se describe a continuación, propiedad de la parte demandada Elba Iris Marrero Ortiz t/c/c Elba I. Marrero Ortiz t/c/c Elba Marrero Ortiz y Jorge Omy Soto Marrero t/c/c Jorge O. Soto Marrero t/c/c Jorge Soto Marrero. Dirección Física: DD-7 (98) Mone Blanco (25) St., Villa Del Monte, Toa Alta, PR 00956. Finca 17,256, inscrita al folio 81 del tomo 348 de Toa Alta, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección Tercera de Bayamón.

URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Villa del Monte, en el Barrio Mucarabones del Municipio de Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, que se describe en el Plano de Inscripción de la Urbanización con el número 7 del Bloque DD, con un área de 312.00 metros cuadrados.

En lindes por el NORTE, con el Solar número 8, en 24.00 metros; por el SUR, con el Solar número 6, en 24.00 metros; por el ESTE, con la Calle número 25, en 13.00 metros; y por el OESTE, con el Solar número 38, en 13.00 metros. Enclava una casa. Finca 17,256. Por su procedencia está afecta a: a. Servidumbre a favor de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico. b.

Servidumbre a favor de la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica de Puerto Rico. c. Servidumbre a favor del Municipio de Toa Alta. d.

Servidumbre a favor de la Puerto Rico Telephone Company. e. Condiciones restrictivas sobre edificación y uso. f. Sujeta las disposiciones de la Ley de Acceso Controlado según enmendada. Por sí está afecta a: a. Sujeta a Condiciones bajo el Programa Mi Nuevo Hogar, la cual concedió la suma de $8,500.00, para sufragar gastos de cierre, por el término de 10 años. b. Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor de The Lending Center Corp., o a su orden, por la suma principal de $165,690.00, con intereses al 4.00% anual, vencedero el día 1 de marzo de 2042, constituida mediante la escritura número 68, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 28 de octubre de 2012, ante la notario Waleska C. Colón Villanueva, e inscrita al tomo Karibe de Toa Alta, finca número 17,256, inscripción 4ta. c. Anotación de Demanda del día 29 de agosto de 2016, expedida en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Toa Alta, en el Caso Civil número CD16-1172, sobre Co-

The San Juan Daily Star bro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, seguido por Firstbank Puerto Rico, versus Elba Iris Marrero Ortiz y Jorge Omy Soto Marrero, solteros, y Ramón Luis Molina Rodríguez, por la suma de $157,110.45, anotado el 23 de abril de 2018 al tomo Karibe, Anotación A. d. Embargo Federal contra Luis Pontón Anza & Marrero Ortiz, seguro social xxx-xx-1514, por la suma de $11,736.87, notificación número 393293807, presentado el día 10 de octubre de 2007, anotado al folio 56, Asiento 1, del libro de Embargos Federales número 4. No podemos precisar que la persona embargada y el titular en esta finca sean la misma persona. El precio mínimo de este remate con relación a la Finca 17,256 antes descrita y la fecha de cada subasta serán la siguiente: Primera Subasta: 24 de febrero de 2021 a las 10:00 AM, Precio Mínimo: $165,690.00, Hipoteca: Escritura Número 68, sobre Hipoteca, otorgada el 28 de febrero de 2012, ante la Notario Waleska C. Colón Villanueva.

Segunda Subasta: 3 de marzo de 2021 a las 10:00 AM, Precio Mínimo:$110,460.00. Tercera Subasta: 10 de marzo de 2021 a las 10:00 AM, Precio Mínimo: $82,845.00. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación que se transmite y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y las preferentes, si las hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante las acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de las mismas, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Conforme a la Sentencia dictada el día 19 de junio de 2018 y archivada en los autos el 25 de octubre de 2018, la anterior venta se hará para satisfacer las sumas adeudadas por concepto del préstamo garantizado por la hipoteca antes mencionada y las sumas que se mencionan a continuación: La suma de $157,110.45 de principal. Además, desde dicha fecha los codemandados Elba Iris Marrero Ortiz t/c/c Elba I. Marrero Ortiz t/c/c Elba Marrero Ortiz y Jorge Omy Soto Marrero t/c/c Jorge O. Soto Marrero t/c/c Jorge Soto Marrero mantiene en atraso la cantidad de $18,932.15 que incluye principal, intereses, cargos por demora y otros cargos, que se acumulan diariamente hasta su total y completo pago, más la suma de 10% del principal, por concepto de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, hipotecariamente asegurados.

Se notifica por la presente a los acreedores que tengan

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los inmuebles a ser subastados con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen del ejecutante descrito anteriormente, o acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubieren pospuesto al gravamen del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso o al portador garantizado hipotecariamente con posterioridad al gravamen del actor para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si así lo interesan o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogado, quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Y, para conocimiento de licitadores, del público en general, y para su publicación de acuerdo con la ley en un periódico de circulación general de la isla de Puerto Rico y en tres sitios públicos del Municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía y vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida de la parte demandada, expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y el sello de este Tribunal en Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, hoy día 11 de enero de 2021, MIGUEL BURGOS ORTIZ, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE TOA ALTA.

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

FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO Demandante v.

MARYELLA EMILIA PÉREZ REAL, T/C/C MARIELLA EMILIA PÉREZ REAL

Demandado CIVIL NÚM: GM2019CV00239 (301). SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE GARANTÍAS. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. SS. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo MYRIAM ÑECO, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Guayama, al público en general. CERTIFICO Y HAGO SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia fechado el 23 de enero de 2020 que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Guayama, en el caso arriba indicado, venderé en la fecha o fechas que más adelante se

indican, en pública subasta al mejor postor, en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América, en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal, en mi oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el Centro Judicial de Guayama, Puerto Rico, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada, en el inmueble que se describe a continuación, propiedad de la parte demandada Maryella Emilia Pérez Real, t/c/c Mariella Emilia Pérez Real. Dirección Física: Urb. Villa Rosa I, A26, Guayama, PR 00784. Finca 3719, inscrita al folio 24 del tomo 120 de Guayama, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Guayama. URBANA: Solar marcado con el “número 26” del Bloque “A” de la “Urbanización Villa Rosa”, radicada en el Barrio Machete del término Municipal de Guayama, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de quinientos sesenta y tres punto veinte metros cuadrados (563.20 m/c).

En lindes: NORTE, en cuarenta y tres metros cincuenta y ocho centímetros, con el solar número veintisiete del bloque “A” propiedad de la Constructora del Sur Incorporada; SUR, en veintidós metros cuarenta y ocho centímetros, con el solar número veinticinco del bloque “A” propiedad de Constructora del Sur Incorporada; ESTE, en treinta y cuatro metros diez centímetros, con el solar número veinticuatro del Bloque “A” propiedad de la Constructora Del Sur Incorporada; OESTE, en doce metros con la calle número cinco de la Urbanización Villa Rosa. Contiene una casa residencia de una sola planta, toda de concreto, que consiste de sala-comedor, cocina, cuarto de baño, tres cuartos dormitorios y balcón. Finca 3719.

Por su procedencia está afecta a: a. Servidumbre a favor de la Autoridad de Fuentes Fluviales de Puerto Rico. b. Condiciones restrictivas de edificación y uso.

Por sí está afecta a: a. Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor de Mortgage Sotre of Puerto Rico, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $55,000.00, con intereses al 6.50% anual, vencedero el día 1 de diciembre de 2034, constituida mediante la escritura número 1009, otorgada en Guayama, Puerto Rico, el día 30 de noviembre de 2004, ante el notario Mario Voungh Di Frisco Pérez, e inscrita al folio 162 del tomo 467 de Guayama, finca número 3,719, inscripción 9na. b. Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor de La Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Vivienda de Puerto Rico, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $15,000.00, sin intereses, vencedero el día 30 de noviembre de 2012, constituida mediante la escritura número 101, otorgada en Guayama, Puerto Rico, el día 30 de noviembre

de 2004, ante el notario Mario Voungh Di Frisco Pérez, e inscrita al folio 162 del tomo 467 de Guayama, finca número 3,719, inscripción 10ma. Sujeta a Condiciones bajo el Programa La Llave para tu Hogar, debe ser residencia principal, habitual y permanente, no podrá vender, donar, permutar o transferir por un término de 8 años. c. Aviso de Demanda de fecha 4 de abril de 2019, expedido en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Guayama, Caso Civil número GM2019CV00239, por concepto de Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, por la Vía Ordinaria, seguido por Firstbank Puerto Rico, versus Maryella Emilia Pérez Real, también conocida como Mariella Emilia Pérez Real, por la suma de $41,968.49 y otras sumas, anotado el día 30 de septiembre de 2019, al tomo Karibe de Guayama, finca número 3,719, Anotación B. El precio mínimo de este remate con relación a la Finca 3719 antes descrita y la fecha de cada subasta serán la siguiente: Primera Subasta: 6 de abril de 2021 a las 9:30AM, Precio Mínimo: $55,000.00, Hipoteca: Escritura Número 1009, sobre Hipoteca, otorgada el 30 de noviembre de 2004, ante el Notario Mario Voungh Di Frisco Pérez. Segunda Subasta: 13 de abril de 2021 a las 9:30AM, Precio Mínimo: $36,666.67.

Tercera Subasta: 20 de abril de 2021 a las 9:30AM, Precio Mínimo: $27,500.00. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables.

Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación que se transmite y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y las preferentes, si las hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante las acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de las mismas, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Conforme a la Sentencia dictada el día 15 de agosto de 2019 y archivada en los autos el 20 de agosto de 2019, la anterior venta se hará para satisfacer las sumas adeudadas por concepto del préstamo garantizado por la hipoteca antes mencionada y las sumas que se mencionan a continuación: Al 1 de agosto de 2018, las siguientes cantidades: la suma principal de $41,968.49, la suma de $1,042.92, por concepto de atrasos acumulados por la moratoria debido al paso del Huracán María, la suma de $3,211.61, que incluye intereses según pactados, cargos por demora y otros cargos, que se acumulan diariamente hasta su total y completo pago, más

la suma de 10% del principal, por concepto de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado hipotecariamente asegurados.

Se notifica por la presente a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los inmuebles a ser subastados con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen del ejecutante descrito anteriormente, o acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubieren pospuesto al gravamen del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso o al portador garantizado hipotecariamente con posterioridad al gravamen del actor para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si así lo interesan o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogado, quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Y, para conocimiento de licitadores, del público en general, y para su publicación de acuerdo con la ley en un periódico de circulación general de la isla de Puerto Rico y en tres sitios públicos del Municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía y vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida de la parte demandada, expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y el sello de este Tribunal en Guayama, Puerto Rico, hoy día 12 de enero de 2021. MYRIAM ÑECO, Placa 107, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE GUAYAMA.

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

PETER RODRÍGUEZ HERNÁNDEZ; ESTHER RODRÍGUEZ OQUENDO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES POR ELLOS COMPUESTA Parte Demandante vs.

DORAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION ahora BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE como posibles Tenedores desconocidos

Parte Demandada CIVIL NUM: PO2020CV01739.

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

A: JOHN DOE Y RICHARD

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ROE como posibles tenedores desconocidos

POR LA PRESENTE se les emplaza y requiere para que conteste la demanda dentro de los treinta (30) dlas siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto. Usted deberá radicar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: http://unired.ramajudicial.pr/ sumac/ , salvo que se presente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá radicar el original de su contestación ante el Tribunal correspondiente y notifique con copia a los abogados de la parte demandante, Lcda.

Marjaliisa Colón Villanueva, al PO BOX 7970, Ponce, P.R. 00732; Teléfono: 787-8434168. En dicha demanda se tramita un procedimiento de cancelación de pagare extraviado. Se alega en dicho procedimiento que se extravió un pagaré hipotecario fecha el día veintiuno (21) de abril de mil novecientos noventa y dos (1992), bajo testimonio número treinta y tres (33), por la suma de nueve mil setecientos dólares ($9,700.00), con intereses al nueve y un octavo por ciento (9 1/8%), a favor de Doral Mortgage Corporation ahora Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, o a su orden, constituida mediante la escritura diecisiete (17), otorgada en Ponce, Puerto Rico el día veintiuno (21) de abril de mil novecientos noventa y dos (1992), ante la notario Elizabeth Ortiz lrizarry, con vencimiento el primero (1ro) de mayo de dos mil dos (2002). Inscrita al folio ciento cincuenta y dos (152) del tomo mil seiscientos ocho (1608) de Ponce Primera (1ra), finca número cuarenta y nueve mil trescientos cuarenta (49,340), inscripción cuarta (4ta). Que grava la propiedad que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar número seis (6) del bloque CV del plano de la Urbanización Extensión Santa Teresita, en el barrio Machuelo de Ponce, Puerto Rico, compuesto de doscientos diecisiete punto doce (217.12) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con nueve punto diez (9.10) metros, con la Puerto Rico Land Administration; por el SUR, en nueve (9) metros, con la calle número treinta y cuatro (34) de la urbanización; por el ESTE, con veintitrés punto cincuenta (23.50) metros, con el lote número siete (7) del mismo bloque; y por el OESTE, en veinticuatro punto sesenta y cinco ( 24.65) metros, con el lote numero cinco (5) del mismo bloque. Enclava una casa.

Inscrita al folio ciento noventa y siete (197) del tomo mil ochocientos cuarenta y tres (1,843) de Ponce. Finca número cua-

renta y nueve mil cuatrocientos treinta (49,430). Registro de la Propiedad, Sección Primera (1ra) de Ponce. SE LES APERCIBE que, de no hacer sus alegaciones responsivas a la demanda dentro del término aquí dispuesto, se les anotará la rebeldía y se dictará Sentencia, concediéndose el remedio solicitado en la Demanda, sin más citarle ni oírle. Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal en Ponce, Puerto Rico, a 28 de diciembre de 2020. Luz Mayra Caraballo Garcia, Secretaria. Gisell Bernard Marcucci, Sec Aux del Tribunal I.

representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de Ia Sentencia o Sentencia Parcial, de Ia cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de Ia publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en Ia fecha de Ia publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 13 de enero de 2021. En CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, el 13 de enero de 2021. CARMEN ANA PEREIRA ORTIZ, Secretaria LEGAL NOTICE Regional. LILI RODRIGUEZ Estado Libre Asociado de RODRIGUEZ, Secretaria AuPuerto Rico TRIBUNAL GENE- xiliar.

RAL DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de LEGAL NOTICE Primera Instancia Sala Superior Estado Libre Asociado de de CAGUAS. MTGLQ INVESTORS LP Puerto Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de Demandante VS. Primera Instancia Sala Superior ANA ELBA RIVERA de MANATI.

RIVERA, la Sucesión MTGLQ Investors LP de LUIS ALBERTO Demandante VS. MALDONADO RIVERA CMFC, Inc., ahora Citi compuesta por VANESSA Mortgage, Inc., John NOEMI y LUISELL de Doe y Richard Roe como apellidos MALDONADO posibles tenedores RIVERA; a JOHN DOE desconocidos y RICHARD ROE como Demandado (a) herederos desconocidos; Civil Num. MT2020CV00434.

Sobre: CANCELACION PAADMINISTRACIÓN PARA EL SUSTENTO DE GARE EXTRAVIADO. NOTIFICACION DE SENTENCIA POR MENORES y CENTRO DE EDICTO. RECAUDACIÓN SOBRE A: John Doe y Richard INGRESOS MUNICIPALES Roe como posibles Demandado (a) tenedores desconocidos Civil Num. CG2020CV00330.

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‘I let you down’: Klete Keller’s path from Olympics to Capitol riot

By KAREN CROUSE

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he swimming coach did not know what to expect when he dialed Klete Keller’s phone number.

An explanation of why Keller, an Olympic gold medalist, had been in the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol a week earlier? A defense of his actions, which have left him facing criminal charges? Denial? Rationalizing? Rage?

The last thing he expected was for Keller, the decorated swimmer he had known as a merry prankster, to dissolve into tears.

“He apologized to me,” Mark Schubert, who once trained Keller at the University of Southern California, said in recounting their conversation after Keller’s arrest last week. “He kept repeating, ‘You’ve done so much for me, and I let you down.’ He kept saying over and over, ‘I didn’t mean for any of this to happen.’”

Of the dozens of people now facing charges and possible prison sentences for invading the Capitol, only a handful have drawn more attention than Klete Keller, a three-time Olympian who won two gold medals as a relay teammate of Michael Phelps.

Yet within days after he was spotted in videos of the pro-Trump crowds that assaulted the Capitol, friends and former teammates of Keller, 38, turned him in to the FBI. Strangers demanded that he go to prison. And prominent voices called for him to be stripped of his Olympic medals.

Keller, through his lawyer, Edward B. MacMahon Jr., declined to be interviewed.

To those who know Keller best, it was nothing less than bizarre to see a man who had once stood atop an Olympic medals podium with his hand over his heart during the national anthem — the personification, in that moment, of American greatness and success — acting as a part of a mob bent on disrupting the United States’ democracy. But they could not say they were surprised.

In addition to his successes, they also knew of his professional setbacks and the slow personal unraveling that had followed his triumphs. They were aware of his struggles to settle into a career; of his divorce; of the child custody dispute that had separated him from his three young children; and of a dark period in which he spent nearly a year living out of his car.

They also knew his politics. Keller, who lives in Colorado, had telegraphed his allegiance to President Donald Trump on his nowdeleted social media accounts for much of the

Trump supporters stormed the Rotunda after breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. past year, they said. In November, he traveled to Washington to attend an election protest and pro-Trump rally labeled the Million MAGA March. Keller had marked the day with a Facebook post in which he posed in Washington’s streets, quoted conservative firebrand Sebastian Gorka and railed about “this brazen assault on our republic and our way of life.”

Still, after his name began to show up in newspaper headlines and television news broadcasts, a few of those closest to Keller chose to see a glimmer of hope in his easy identification. If he had gone to the Capitol with mayhem on his mind, they told themselves, he surely wouldn’t have shown up unmasked and wearing his U.S. Olympic team jacket.

The Giant as Jokester During a swimming career that carried him to three Olympics and five Olympic medals, the 6-foot-6 Keller was known for his affability. A towering man, he had a foghorn laugh that cut through the tedium and tension of highpressure athletics.

Dave Salo, who coached Keller in the leadup to the 2008 Olympics, said he had a hard time squaring the swimmer he knew, whom he described as “nonconfrontational, quiet, relatively passive,” with someone who would twice travel across the country to participate in protests about the 2020 election.

“I was surprised that he would find the internal motivation to hike out to D.C.,” Salo said.

In a sport known for its rigor and discipline, others remembered, Keller could fall out of shape almost as fast as he could swim

— packing on pounds after a competition like an actor preparing for a sedentary role, only to shrink back to racing shape as another Olympics beckoned.

So effortlessly did Keller glide along life’s surface that for a long time few people had any inkling of his personal struggles away from the pool. In the months before the 2004 Athens Olympics, for example, Keller endured a stretch of sleeplessness and malaise that culminated in what his coach at the time, Jon Urbanchek, described as an “emotional breakdown.”

Keller rebounded to deliver one of the signature moments of those games, holding off Australian star Ian Thorpe over the final 100 meters of their anchor legs to clinch the gold for the United States in the 4x200 freestyle relay. It was his second medal of the Olympics and the fourth of five he would eventually claim in his decorated international career.

He later admitted it was a mistake to stick with swimming after his star turn in Greece.

In a 2014 interview with NBC Sports, Keller said he regretted that he had not retired after Athens. Around this time, he told a different interviewer, he had entertained the idea of enrolling at Arizona State to study criminology. But unsure of his path, Keller chose to stay with what he knew.

“It’s not right, but I still probably hold some bitterness toward myself mostly, but also a little bit toward my sport, because I let myself get too deep into it,” Keller said at the time.

After earning a third freestyle relay medal — his second gold — at the 2008 Beijing Games, Keller walked away for good. Having finally earned his bachelor’s degree, he married and started a family. Once again, at least outwardly, he appeared to be moving forward with ease.

But jobs in finance and sales didn’t pan out. His marriage fell apart, and a contentious divorce kept him from seeing his young daughter and two sons for long periods. Unemployed and homeless, he spent months living out of his Ford Fusion, he said in an interview with USA Swimming’s website in 2018. He kept up his gym membership, he said, only so he would have a place to shower.

Still, by 2018, he suggested he had turned a corner. He was working in a job selling real estate in Colorado Springs. He was spending time with his children again.

“I feel like I’ve come through the darkness and found the light that I always wanted and needed to be happy,” he said in the USA Swimming interview in which he detailed what had been, to that point, his nadir. “I’m getting there.”

The Man in the Video Even his closest confidants said they were unclear how Keller had been drawn into politics, though several said his activism seemed to have gathered force over the past year. In a politically polarized era, friends with different leanings took a position that would feel familiar to people in millions of American families: Instead of asking Keller about his pro-Trump social media posts, they simply steered clear of the subject.

There no longer can be any sidestepping his allegiances. Last Tuesday, six days after the Capitol riot, Keller lost his job. The next day, he was charged with three federal crimes, including obstructing law enforcement and disorderly conduct.

On Thursday, the day Keller was taken into custody in Colorado and then released after a brief appearance in court, he spoke to Urbanchek, the coach he had once described in USA Swimming’s media guide as “the type of man I want to be.”

Urbanchek said Keller cried throughout their 15-minute conversation. He was upset with himself, Urbanchek said, and told his old coach that “he never thought about what could happen.”

Urbanchek added, “He was at the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong people.”

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Mets’ general manager fired over harassment of female reporter

By KEVIN DRAPER

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ew York Mets general manager Jared Porter was fired Tuesday, just a month after being hired by the club. The swift decision came after the publication of an ESPN report Monday night that claimed Porter sent over 60 unsolicited text messages, including one of a penis, to a female baseball reporter in 2016.

“We have terminated Jared Porter this morning,” Steven Cohen, the team’s owner, tweeted. “In my initial press conference I spoke about the importance of integrity and I meant it. There should be zero tolerance for this type of behavior.”

Sandy Alderson, the team’s president, also issued a statement on the firing.

“The New York Mets have terminated general manager Jared Porter, effective immediately,” Alderson said. “Jared’s actions, as reflected by events disclosed last night, failed to meet the Mets’ standards for professionalism and personal conduct.”

Before the announcement of Porter’s firing, both the Mets and the Chicago Cubs — Porter’s employers at the time of the reported messaging — had said they would investigate the issue.

According to the report, Porter and the woman met just once, when he was director of professional scouting for the Cubs. The woman, who was not named in the report, told ESPN she believed she was beginning a standard reporter-source relationship with Porter, but that Porter’s tone quickly became unprofessional. Her attempts to ignore the messages did not discourage Porter, and multiple messages included images that were sexual in nature.

The messages, which ESPN obtained in 2017 but did not report at the time because the woman feared reprisal from Porter, stopped only when the woman, who is not from the United States and does not speak English fluently, showed them to an interpreter and a player from her country, according to ESPN. They helped her write a response to Porter: “This is extremely inappropriate, very offensive, and getting out of line. Could you please stop sending offensive photos or msg.”

After a few messages of apology, Porter stopped texting the woman.

Following ESPN’s initial report Mon-

Shortly after his hiring in December, Jared Porter met with reporters in a video conference call. day night, Alderson issued a statement in which he said Porter had acknowledged the text messages to the team and apologized.

“I have spoken directly with Jared Porter regarding events that took place in 2016 of which we were made aware tonight for the first time,” Alderson said. “Jared has acknowledged to me his serious error in judgment, has taken responsibility for his conduct, has expressed remorse, and has previously apologized for his actions.”

“The Mets take these matters seriously, expect professional and ethical behavior from all of our employees, and

certainly do not condone the conduct described in your story,” Alderson added, referring to the ESPN report. “We will follow up as we review the facts regarding this serious issue.”

A Mets spokesperson did not respond to additional questions about whether Porter wished to comment. He spoke briefly to ESPN on Monday night, telling the outlet the explicit photographs were not of him, but were “kinda like joke-stock images.” He declined to comment further.

Cohen’s swift decision to terminate Porter came a month after The New York Times reported details of a harassment claim filed against Cohen last summer.

The complaint, filed by a former employee of his Point72 Asset Management hedge fund company, offered a glimpse into Cohen’s volatile temper and what some women have said is an openly sexist and hostile culture at the company.

At the time of Porter‘s hiring, he was charged with rebuilding a team that has made the playoffs just twice in the past decade. He was hired away from the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he was the assistant general manager. He had previous stints with the Cubs and the Boston Red Sox. The Mets have yet to announce if they will seek a new general manager to work under Alderson.

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When the removal of 2 NFL stars from playoff games is progress

By KEN BELSON

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n a season dominated by the NFL’s efforts to play a full schedule during a pandemic, many other health issues have been overshadowed, particularly concussions, an issue that has dogged the league in years past.

The topic returned to the forefront over the weekend when two of the league’s best players — the winners of the last two Most Valuable Player Awards, no less — were knocked out of their divisional round playoff games with symptoms consistent with concussions.

The NFL received kudos for following its own player safety rules, which were developed after years of criticism that not enough was being done to prevent head hits.

Yet as is so often the case, hits to the head that were not penalized garnered just as much as attention. They suggest the league is far from eliminating the helmet-to-helmet hits that have led to so many head injuries.

Most spectators, though, are more likely to remember the instances when star players leave games and don’t return, mostly because of their impact on the team’s chances of winning and because they are the reason fans watch the games in the first place.

The first star player knocked out of a game came Saturday in Buffalo, New York, when Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson slammed his head on the turf after he was thrown to the ground by two Bills defenders. Jackson grabbed his helmet and lay on his back as trainers rushed out to examine him.

He was taken to the locker room for examination and did not return.

On Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had his neck twisted by a Cleveland Browns defender as he was dragged to the ground. Mahomes wobbled as he stood up, and two teammates had to hold him upright until trainers could walk him off the field.

Mahomes, too, was taken to the locker room and ruled out of the game. The Chiefs have confirmed that Mahomes is in the concussion protocol, but have yet to say he actually had a concussion.

While fans of the Ravens and the Chiefs would vigorously disagree, others — especially the critics of the league

“I’ll answer this question one time, and that is I’m going to give myself an opportunity to think about the season, think about a lot of things, just like I did last year, and make the decision,” Brees said after Sunday’s game. who have long accused it of turning a blind eye to head injuries — might consider the removal of Jackson and Mahomes welcome sights.

“The handling of Lamar Jackson’s and Patrick Mahomes’ concussions shows progress,” Chris Nowinski, chief executive of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, wrote on Twitter. “15 years ago: They may not miss a play. 10 years ago: Smelling salts on the bench & return. 5 years ago: 4th quarter comeback.

Today: 2 top QB’s treated responsibly.”

Indeed, the NFL has focused more on head hits in recent years. The league has strengthened rules against hitting quarterbacks and players who lower their helmets to initiate contact. There were 125 roughing-the-passer penalties called this season, a 40% jump compared to 2016, according to the NFL Penalties website, which tracks infractions.

This season, there were 37 fouls called for illegal use of the helmet, one more than in 2019, the NFL said.

There were 224 reported concussions last season, a decline of 4.7% compared to 2018. The league has not yet reported complete concussion figures for this season, but they are likely to decline again because there were no preseason games and many teams canceled some practices to try to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Many concussions, though, go unreported, either because doctors and neurologists at the game failed to spot them or because the players masked their symptoms.

Then there are the cases in which players smack helmets, no penalty flag is thrown, and no doctors intervene. That’s what happened late in the first half of the Chiefs-Browns matchup. Cleveland quarterback Baker Mayfield threw a long pass to receiver Rashard Higgins, who ran a few strides and dived for the pylon on the goal line. Just as his outstretched arms and the ball were about to reach the goal line, Chiefs safety Daniel Sorenson launched himself at Higgins.

Replays showed Sorenson lowered his helmet and crashed it into Higgins’ head. Higgins fumbled the ball out of bounds in the end zone, a touchback, ending the Browns’ chance for a touchdown and giving possession to the Chiefs at their 20-yard line.

Sorenson was not penalized for leading with his helmet, and the Browns were unable to challenge the play because helmet-to-helmet hits are not reviewable. But the noncall, and others like it, did not escape notice by football insiders.

“The number of ‘player safety’ penalties not being called by @NFL officials this entire weekend is concerning &

unsettling,” Scott Pioli, a former director of player personnel for the New England Patriots and an analyst for CBS and NFL Network, wrote on Twitter. “A LOT of leading with head penalties not being called on defenders AND ball carriers all weekend. Why have we abandoned the rules for the playoffs?”

With the Chiefs advancing to the AFC championship game, Mahomes’ recovery will remain a topic of interest.

After Sunday’s game, coach Andy Reid said his quarterback “got hit in the back of the head and kinda knocked the wind out of him and everything else with it.”

But he added that Mahomes was “doing great” and passed some tests, without specifying what they were.

According to NFL guidelines, Mahomes must rest until his symptoms are gone and his performance on neurological exams returns to normal. He can then gradually increase the amount of exercise and stretching. Assuming he has no setbacks, Mahomes can then resume some activities, including strength training. That would lead to noncontact football activities like throwing and running. If all those hurdles are passed, he could be cleared by an independent neurologist to participate in the next practice or game.

Players, though, can pass these tests and not report lingering symptoms, like memory loss or headaches. “It’s tough as a player to know what to report,” Nowinski said.

In the past five seasons, the median number of days it took a quarterback to return from a concussion was seven.

With that in mind, Mahomes could be back on the field when the Chiefs play the Bills on Sunday.

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Sudoku How to Play: Fill in the empty fields with the numbers from 1 through 9.

Sudoku Rules: Every row must contain the numbers from 1 through 9 Every column must contain the numbers from 1 through 9 Every 3x3 square must contain the numbers from 1 through 9

Crossword

Answers on page 38

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HOROSCOPE Aries

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(Mar 21-April 20)

Today’s Moon/Mercury tie can be a call to connect with your closest friends, especially if you have neglected them in your keenness to forge new links.

With so much excitement going on lately, your mind may have been on all the opportunities that seem to dance before your eyes. Tell close ones what you are planning to do Aries, and they might even have some sage advice.

Libra

A heart-to-heart talk could turn into a therapy session, in which some surprising truths come to light.

You might be shocked by what is revealed and yet aware that deep down, you knew all along. Will this change your relationship with someone? It can alter dramatically, and yet this may be for the better. While illusions could be shattered, you can now be more authentic.

Taurus

(April 21-May 21)

Scorpio

Gemini

(May 22-June 21)

Experiencing a setback or stumbling block? If so, the Moon in a therapeutic zone could help you backtrack and find the source. Chatting with someone who understands your issue may pave the way for a solution, and assure you that you are not alone.

Mind, a more dramatic aspect in your sign, might coincide with a decision to do something just so you can let off a little steam.

(Sep 24-Oct 23)

(Oct 24-Nov 22)

Planning some lifestyle changes? How about talking to your partner and the rest of the family, with a view to getting their support. Ideas might entail cooking healthier meals, exercising daily or making more time to unwind. Handle any objections, and be willing to compromise on a few points, and you could find that your fitness and happiness increase easily and naturally, Scorpio.

The Moon’s aspect with Venus, can find you making light of feelings which could be serious. Perhaps you don’t want to admit to them for fear of making a fool of yourself. But you can’t deny that your thoughts may have been more compelling than usual, and dealing with them could seem like a messy business.

A talk to a friend might reassure you that you are human after all.

Sagittarius

There may be more than one way to finish a project, so don’t feel you have to stick to a definite plan.

You might even find that by varying your methods, you discover ways to achieve your outcome even faster. Even so, it’s not about getting there quickly, but more about what you learn along the way, as something you discover could turn out to be worth its weight in gold, Archer.

(Nov 23-Dec 21)

Cancer

Capricorn

(Dec 22-Jan 20)

(June 22-July 23)

Your ambition to turn a corner with a goal, career or business, could find you planning your next big step.

You’ll have a chance to liaise with those who know what they are talking about, and this can prepare you to make some important decisions. What do you want to accomplish six months to a year from now? If you know what this is, you might begin your journey to making it a reality.

Leo

(July 24-Aug 23)

It’s time to get clear about your biggest and brightest dreams, rather than muddle along hoping for the best. Recently, you may have been presented with a smorgasbord of exciting choices. But today’s lunar ties encourage you to take one opportunity further by preparing for it. This might mean knowing what skills you’ll need Leo, and then beginning the process of acquiring them.

Virgo

(Aug 24-Sep 23)

You might look like a ball of energy, but deep down, you may be rather more cautious, making you hesitant to rush into anything too quickly. This could be because certain matters need closure, and you likely sense that tending to these first could pave the way for new possibilities. If you clear the decks of whatever bothers you, you’ll see opportunities for progress just about everywhere.

Need to have a talk Capricorn? The Moon’s positive tie with Mercury, suggests getting clear on the household budget could help you cut back and save for something worthwhile. Equally, a conversation about something for the home might clear up any confusion, and enable you to zero in on the best buy. Feel you’ve missed an opportunity? Another chance may come your way.

Aquarius

(Jan 21-Feb 19)

You may be in demand, with a stream of people eager for your attention or advice. You have a knack for dealing with those who are feeling under the weather, or who need a morale-boosting session to enhance their confidence. But a developing blend of energies could find you suffering from a touch of analysis paralysis yourself, unless you stop overthinking and start doing.

Pisces

(Feb 20-Mar 20)

Is something about your job, lifestyle or financial situation, a tad repetitive? If so Pisces, it might be time to reflect on what you do want. Perhaps there are new skills you could benefit from, or you may be aiming to play a bigger role in your job or community. In the end though, it’s about what makes you truly happy. Give this some thought, as the answers can be revealing.

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