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Drop in COVID cases in PR due to people having ‘lowered their guard’ with testing, Health chief says

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ealth Secretary-designate Carlos Mellado López said Monday that the island Health Department will conduct more molecular tests and ease restrictions on COVID-19 testing at laboratories and drugstores, as he acknowledged that the number of coronavirus infections in Puerto Rico has shown a decrease because people have “let their guard down” when it comes to getting tested.

“What happens is that every week we do it here, practically every day we do COVIVEO activities in all the municipalities of the island,” Mellado López told members of the press. “We have already done more than 200,000 tests in all of Puerto Rico. However, there has been a decrease in the number of people getting tested and I have to say that.”

“I just think that by having the vaccine as a specific focus, they [citizens] have lowered their guard,” he added.

At the same time, the Health Secretary-designate pointed out, “there has been a decrease in the number of cases in hospitals, in intensive care and the number of fatalities.”

Mellado López also noted that confirmed COVID-19 cases that are accounted for and included in statistics come from molecular tests, not antigen tests.

For his part, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia said that despite President Joe Biden’s pronouncements on achieving herd immunity by the end of May, the island will achieve herd immunity “by the end of the summer.”

“Hopefully it will happen, but Puerto Rico is included,” the governor said. “We are receiving the number of vaccines that corresponds to our population. If the number of vaccines increases exponentially, we could achieve the vaccination of the majority of adults by May.” “But being conservative, I am sure that by the end of this summer, no matter what happens, we will have achieved herd immunity,” Pierluisi added.

The governor made his statements during a press conference at the Governor Pedro Rosselló Convention Center in Miramar, as the Health Department announced that, in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Services (PRITS)

office, it has hired around 300 people to work at the VacuCenter data center to expedite data entry from people who have been administered with the coronavirus vaccine.

Pierluisi said theVacuCenter seeks to enter 10,000 information sheets daily for patients who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus and to update the data on the web page established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“Between March 8 and March 14, data from more than 20,000 people were entered into the online portal, and in anticipation of the increase in the volume of registrations following the arrival of more vaccines …, we are being proactive in this effort in conjunction with the Department of Health and PRITS,” the governor said. “The goal is to end the information backlog and then proceed with the data entry for the sheets that are generated daily.”

Meanwhile, Mellado López said the project “has an army of people [working on] the vaccine administration data entry to be in a better position with the federal government and prove how effective we have been with vaccine administration.”

For his part, PRITS Executive Director Enrique Völckers Nin said the convention center has been enabled into a “massive data entry” center consisting of 300 modules and 300 computers “with a secure network and with the necessary redundancy to maintain a constant data flow with the system.”

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PR Police commissioner: ‘We will be energetic’ in enforcing COVID executive order in tourist zones Police to control traffic from 11 pm onward and assign more officers to Motorized Unit

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

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uerto Rico Police Bureau Commissioner Antonio López announced Monday that the agency will be issuing a set of measures that seek to minimize the crowding of people late at night in Puerto Rico’s tourist zones and enforce the latest executive order issued

by Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia to control the coronavirus pandemic.

During a meeting at police headquarters in Hato Rey with Health Secretary-designate Carlos Mellado López, Puerto Rico Tourism Co. Director Carlos Mercado and officers from the San Juan and Carolina Police headquarters, López said the measures to be implemented to mitigate future incidents, mostly in response to numerous occurrences in the San Juan metropolitan area, will be focused on “prevention, intervention and referral.”

“We will establish a traffic control plan from 11 p.m. onwards, where the flow of vehicles will be controlled for residents, people staying in different places, and employees,” the Police commissioner said. “These [the aforementioned] will have access, but for those people who want to go for a walk at that time, there is an executive order that dictates the closing of businesses at 11 p.m. and that, by 12 a.m., everyone is supposed to be at home.”

“We will be energetic,” López said, adding that the police will increase resources for the Motorized Unit to obtain more mobility within the Condado neighborhood of San Juan, the Isla Verde district of Carolina and Old San Juan.

López urged citizens to inform authorities whenever they witness an incident that is in violation of any safety protocol.

“To those who are recording videos, who do it in a good way, we also request that you to take a few seconds and dial 9-1-1 and inform us what is happening because the videos are being uploaded an hour after [the incident takes place] and, when the police arrive, we don’t find the people who were involved,” he said.

Public Safety Secretary-designate Alexis Torres also urged citizens to contact authorities and told the STAR that “we are going to continue evaluating operational plans to obtain more presence in these areas.”

When asked what it meant for a citizen to not comply with a quarantine procedure when both social media and news outlets uploaded over the weekend videos of tourists not complying with the coronavirus executive order, Torres

said the agency is “working in coordination with the Health Department, who are the ones that really are focused on this sort of enforcement.”

“But, we, as we seek to keep working as a team [with the Health Department], are not necessarily looking at one person in particular, we are looking for every citizen, every tourist and every person who is in the streets to be responsible for complying with the executive orders,” the Public Safety secretary-designate said.

“Was it brought up for discussion how the police will manage the aforementioned incidents as most netizens have been highlighting that African-American tourists are to blame for the incidents and, if so, what would the Public Safety Department be doing to prevent people

from taking the law into their own hands?” the STAR asked.

Torres said “we are not looking here at race, religion or sex.”

“We are simply here enforcing the law under the Puerto Rico Constitution, and, obviously looking at the governor’s executive order,” he said. “There’s no reason or way that we are pointing fingers at a particular person. We are going to make adjustments to our operational plans, and we will be looking out for what might happen in these tourist zones; we will assign personnel there in minutes.”

“But we will not focus on a particular person, much less in terms of their race,” added Torres.

Later in the day, when asked about the

citizen arrested in Bayamón for not complying with the quarantine process, Mellado López said her arrest was due to providing false information to the Health Department as she agreed to being tested for the coronavirus, but then did otherwise.

“She was a resident of Florida, she arrived in Puerto Rico, she didn’t bring a [negative COVID] test and signed [a document] to commit to being under quarantine, but that was not the case,” Mellado López said. “She was at an event in La Perla [neighborhood in Old San Juan], where we intervened with a great number of tourists, and specifically four tourists did not [take] a COVID test nor were they intending to.”

On Sunday evening the island Department of Justice filed a series of charges against three tourists for violation of the Penal Code and the executive order issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Justice Secretary-designate Domingo Emanuelli said both he and prosecutor Ivette Nieves Cordero filed charges in San Juan Superior Court against Soneris Andrea Serrano Moya, who is of Puerto Rican origin and a resident of the state of Florida, Mohamed Hamzan Hizam and Talita Saraí Carrillo, residents of New York and Chicago, respectively, for two less serious charges and one serious charge.

“Serrano Moya, Hamzan Hizam and Carrillo swore in the document that they would remain in quarantine for 14 days,” Emanuelli said. “However, inspectors from the Department of Health along with agents from the Puerto Rico Police intervened with them in a La Perla store during the quarantine period they were supposed to comply with [by remaining] in the place that they reported in the Traveler’s Declaration.”

“This act constitutes a felony,” he added.

“They could also face two additional less serious charges for breaking curfew and failure to wear a mask.”

Emanuelli added in a written statement that the three tourists could face a fixed sentence of three years in prison for violation of Article 212 of the Penal Code, after the Health Department confirmed that they lied on the Traveler’s Declaration, which is required for anyone entering the island.

Judge Iraida Rodríguez of the San Juan Superior Court found cause on all charges against the three accused and ordered the arrest of Hamzan Hizam and Carrillo, for whom bail was set at $25,000. Serrano Moya was granted $10,000 bail.

Serrano Moya was arrested Sunday night

by Health Department inspectors and police agents and was taken before the magistrate at the San Juan Court, while Hamzan Hizam and Carrillo were charged in absentia.

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Governor reaffirms his opposition to conversion therapies

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ov. Pedro Rafael Pierluisi Urrutia reaffirmed on Monday his rejection of any legislative measure that promotes conversion therapies in Puerto Rico.

“Based on all the information and more, including the language of our own Constitution, I am against conversion therapies,” the governor said in response to questions from the press.

“Of course, I will have to see what happens in the legislative process and if a measure comes to my office,” he added, “well, yes, I am advancing something that is public knowledge, that I am against carrying out conversion therapies in Puerto Rico.”

Health Secretary-designate Carlos Mellado López reacted by stating that “my answer is that everything that is detrimental to the physical and mental health of any human being, the Department of Health has to be against.”

Activist Pedro Julio Serrano thanked the governor and Mellado López in a written statement for supporting the prohibition of conversion therapies in Puerto Rico.

“We must be grateful for the position of both the Governor and the Secretary of Health,” Serrano said. “Without

hesitation, Pierluisi said today that he is ‘against conversion therapies.’ For his part, Dr. Mellado indicated that the so-called reparative therapies are ‘to the detriment of the physical and mental health of any human being.’ For that same reason, they have to be prohibited in Puerto Rico, so that no child

or young person is subjected to this torture.”

He noted that Senate Bill 184, which would prohibit such practices, is before the island Legislature for consideration.

“Mr. Governor, we call on you, as president of your party, to call on the NPP [New Progressive Party] legislators to vote in favor of Senate Bill 184,” Serrano said. “It is time to [take] action where it [matters]. It is time to end this child abuse in Puerto Rico. It is time to end this torture.”

The Committee on Community Initiatives, Mental Health and Addiction – chaired by independent Sen. José A. “Chaco” Vargas Vidot – will evaluate Senate Bill 184, which seeks to prohibit conversion therapies. In addition to the independent senator, the measure is co-authored by Sen. María de Lourdes Santiago Negrón of the Puerto Rican Independence Party, Ana Irma Rivera Lassén and Rafael Bernabe Riefkohl of the Citizen Victory Movement, and Javier Aponte Dalmau of the Popular Democratic Party.

There will be two days of public hearings on the measure.

They will take place on Wednesday, March 24 and Friday, March 26, starting at 9 a.m., in the Leopoldo Figueroa Carreras Room on the first floor of the Capitol.

House committee calls for a halt to LUMA Energy contract

By THE STAR STAFF

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he Committee for Economic Development, Planning, Telecommunications, Public-Private Partnerships and Energy of the island House of Representatives, chaired by Rep. Luis Torres Cruz, filed House Resolution 88 on Monday, which would delay for one year the June 1 date on which LUMA Energy would take full control of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) transmission and distribution (T&D) system.

“This resolution has already been filed,” Torres Cruz said. “[Today] an executive hearing will be held to sign the second preliminary report of the investigation of the LUMA Energy contract.”

The measure would order the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnership Authority, PREPA, the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB), and all public agencies, entities and corporations to cease the management contract until a date not earlier than Jan. 15, 2022.

The resolution was signed by all members of the House committee, including minority lawmakers.

The committee heard different witnesses on Monday, including the testimony of consumer representative to the PREPA board, Tomás Torres, who said PREPA should be transformed but the current 15-year LUMA Energy contract does not provide the path to a transformation because it needs amendments.

“From your point of view, as it is written, does this contract serve the best interests of the consumers of electrical energy in Puerto Rico?” Torres Cruz asked.

“It does not serve the best interests of consumers,” Torres replied.

LUMA Energy, a subsidiary of Quanta Services Inc. and ATCO Ltd., signed a 15-year contract with PREPA to operate the

T&D system. The company will also oversee customer service and billing as another company called LUMA Energy Servco.

As part of the contract, PREPA will pay LUMA a fixed annual rate that will start at $70 million the first year, increase to $90 million the second year, and to $100 million the third year. In the fourth year and for the remainder of the 15-year agreement, the annual payment to the operator will be $105 million, but if the operator meets certain metrics and yields certain savings, payments could reach $125 million per year.

Torres said LUMA Energy must meet 22 conditions before taking over control of PREPA’s T&D in June. The conditions include having a budget and rate order as well as the approval of certain performance metrics by the PREB, the industry regulator.

Those processes are just starting.

The performance metrics are needed to determine how much in incentive pay or bonuses the company will receive from PREPA because of improvements to the service. However, Torres said the metrics were eased from the original proposal. For instance, the baseline amount for the duration of power outages was increased from the proposed 625 minutes to 1,300 minutes.

“This entire contract is an expectation and an illusion that this is going to be better than what we have,” noted former board member Luis Santini Gaudier.

Torres expressed concern that wording in the contract will lead to higher costs and cautioned that there should be a cap.

Section 7.1 of the contract states that fixed payments are used for a limited part of the operation or to pay the management company. These are to pay six top executives, the board of directors, administrative general costs, and a new lineman training college in addition to the one PREPA has.

The other costs related to the operation of the electrical system, according to Section 7.2 of the contract, such as em-

ployees’ salaries, come from the reimbursements of expenditures incurred by Luma Energy Servco that will be paid by PREPA. “The income requirement of PREPA in 2017, which is still valid today, minus the purchase of fuel, was $1 billion,” Torres said. “Therefore, the expenses of the private operator must have a cap.”

Torres also expressed concern that the utility will be left without workers. PREPA employees were not supposed to be impacted by the transaction with LUMA Energy. However, workers who go to work for LUMA Energy must quit their jobs with PREPA and lose any acquired rights under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) because the management contract exempts LUMA from recognizing the CBA. LUMA Energy as of February had not made any job offers to any of the 4,400 PREPA workers that qualify to work for the operator.

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Senate panel to evaluate Justice secretary nominee today

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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he Senate Appointments Committee will evaluate in a public hearing today the appointment of Domingo Emanuelli Hernández as secretary of the island Department of Justice.

Senate President José Luis Dalmau Santiago, who is also the chairman of the Appointments Committee, will preside over the hearing.

Emanuelli Hernández has practiced the legal profession for more than 43 years, the Senate noted in a written statement.

The public hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. in the Leopoldo Figueroa Room of the Capitol.

The Appointments Committee will continue the evaluation process as long as the officials appointed by Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia to executive branch positions complete all the required documentation, the statement said.

Justice Secretary-designate Domingo Emanuelli Hernández

Certified Public Accountants Assn. reiterates position on appointing a CPA as comptroller

By THE STAR STAFF

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he confirmation of Manuel Torres as commonwealth comptroller faced another hurdle Monday as the Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) Association declined to give his confirmation the green light.

The CPAs Association, through its president, Rosa M. Rodríguez Ramos, insisted on the organization’s stance that the person appointed to the position of commonwealth comptroller be a certified public accountant.

“As we have mentioned and reiterated on previous occasions, the Association’s stance is that this position be filled by a CPA who brings together academic preparation, technical experience, credentials and skills of the highest caliber, as well as a link to the tasks and functions that the position demands,” Rodríguez Ramos said.

The organization’s membership approved a resolution at a general assembly last Sept. 5 in favor of asking the executive and legislative branches that the person named and confirmed as comptroller be a CPA. “In addition to the professional attributes that an ex-

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perienced CPA brings to the table, CPAs are distinguished by their excellence and professional ethics, as well as the quality of their services,” Rodríguez Ramos said. “Likewise, they have to comply with rigorous canons of ethics and independence in addition to strict continuing education requirements to guarantee their professional competence at all times.”

Torres is not an accountant.

The designated comptroller has a master’s degree in public administration with a major in administration and financial policy, and in personnel administration from the University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras School of Public Administration. He also has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in management. Torres graduated magna cum laude from Universidad del Este.

He is certified as a fraud examiner by the Certified Fraud Examiners Association. He has 35 years of experience in public service.

In January 2012, Torres became Puerto Rico’s first electoral comptroller after he was confirmed by more than two-thirds of the members of the island Senate and House of Representatives.

By constitutional mandate, the comptroller of Puerto Rico has the ministerial function of supervising all revenues, accounts and disbursements of the commonwealth, its agencies and instrumentalities, as well as of the municipalities, to determine if they have been done in accordance with the law and with the generally accepted accounting standards for government entities.

In previous remarks, the CPAs Association has claimed that, “in the historical juncture that Puerto Rico finds itself, today more than ever it is required that greater demands be made of its officials, and such preparation, competence and experience is required, to promote a healthy administration of public funds.”

“Puerto Rico needs to continue with the implementation of its agenda of discipline and fiscal control in the processes of handling public funds in order to maintain its capacity for fiscal compliance and, consequently, the well

being of the people and its economy,” the Association said.

Rodríguez Ramos noted that “in the exercise of his functions, the Comptroller, as provided by law, will use and will have to comply with the established provisions of the generally accepted auditing standards that are published in the ‘Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS),’ known as the ‘Yellow Book,’ which are developed and published by the Office of the Comptroller of the United States of America.”

“The ‘Yellow Book’ provides a framework for conducting high-quality audits considering the principles of competence, integrity, objectivity and independence,” she said.

She likewise noted that for the past four decades the position of Puerto Rico comptroller in property has been held by a CPA.

The CPAs Association, through its president, Rosa M. Rodríguez Ramos, insisted on the organization’s stance that the person appointed to the position of commonwealth comptroller be a certified public accountant.

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Dropping mask mandates, even as vaccinations speed up, is ‘risky business,’ Fauci warns “So, the best way that we can avoid any threat from variants is do two things,” he said: “Get as many people vaccinated as quickly as we possibly can, and to continue with the public health measures, until we get this broad umbrella of protection over society, that the level of infection is very low.”

Fauci was asked about recent public opinion polls showing growing public confidence in the vaccines. A new CBS News/YouGov poll found declining resistance to vaccination among Black and Hispanic Americans, but it identified differences along political lines, with higher rates of resistance among Republicans, especially younger ones.

Overall, 55% of Americans in the survey said they would get vaccinated or had already been vaccinated. That included 57% of white Americans, 51% of Black Americans and 52% of Hispanic Americans, the poll found.

By contrast, about 23% of Black Americans said they would not get the vaccine; as did 23% of white Americans and 20% of Hispanic Americans, the poll indicated.

On the network’s “Face The Nation” program, Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, who heads a new federal task force on health equity, called the polling results “great news.” “You see vaccine confidence growing in all groups around the country,” Nunez-Smith said. “It is very promising.”

Even so, polarized attitudes aligned with political affiliation have stiffened: About 71%

of Democrats said they had been vaccinated or would get shots, while only 47% of Republicans said the same. One-third of Republicans said they would say no to the vaccine, compared with only 10% of Democrats.

Fauci said he was perplexed and troubled by the partisan trend. “It makes absolutely no sense,” he said. “We’ve got to dissociate political persuasion from what’s common sense, no-brainer public health things.”

On “Fox News Sunday,” Fauci was asked about a public-service message on vaccination that included other former presidents but not Donald Trump. He was then asked whether Trump, who was quietly vaccinated in January before leaving office, should publicly endorse immunization.

“I think it would make all the difference in the world,” Fauci said, adding: “He’s a very widely popular person among Republicans. If he came out and said, ‘Go and get vaccinated, it’s really important for your health, the health of your family and the health of the country,’ it seems absolutely inevitable that the vast majority of people who are his close followers would listen to him.”

In an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando on Feb. 28, Trump did say, “Everyone should go get your shot,” but that message was largely overlooked by the former president’s characteristic focus on divisive political matters.

Study suggests 3 feet is sufficient social distance for students

among students and staff in Massachusetts school districts that required at least 6 feet of separation with those that required only 3 feet of distance, and found no statistically significant differences in infection rates among staff members or students.

The researchers, who controlled for community rates of coronavirus in their analysis, concluded that lower physical distancing policies can safely be adopted in school settings, as long as other measures — like universal masking — are in place.

The study’s authors examined the rates of coronavirus infections among staff and students at some 242 school districts in Massachusetts, with varying levels of in-person instruction from Sept. 24 to Jan. 27, 2021.

Children are less likely to require hospitalization when infected with the coronavirus, and children younger than 10 are less likely to get infected than teenagers. But the true incidence of infections may not be known because children and adolescents are far less likely than adults to develop severe illness and are less likely to be tested.

By RONI CARYN RABIN

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ith millions of Americans vaccinated and states dropping mask and dining restrictions at the one-year mark of the pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Sunday against loosening restrictions prematurely, despite the recent week-over-week decreases in new coronavirus cases.

“Even though the decline was steep, we absolutely need to avoid the urge to say ‘Oh, everything is going great,’ ” said Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, on the NBC program “Meet The Press.”

“When you get a plateau at a level around 60,000 new infections per day, there’s always the risk of another surge,” he said. “And that’s the thing we really want to avoid, because we are going in the right direction.”

Fauci cited what is happening in Italy, where much of the country will lock down again Monday, and other parts of Europe. “They had a diminution of cases, they plateaued, and they pulled back on public health measures,” he said.

Restaurants and some bars reopened, he said, and “the younger people particularly stopped wearing masks, and then, all of a sudden, you have a surge that went right back up. And that’s where we are right now.”

Rescinding mask mandates in the United States, as some states have already done, is “risky business,” he warned.

By RONI CARYN RABIN

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chool shutdowns have been a divisive topic since the pandemic erupted, and a new study has ignited debate over the 6-foot rule of social distancing and whether it can be relaxed in classroom settings, which would ease the way for children to return to schools.

The new study, published last week in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, suggests public schools may be able to reopen safely for in-person instruction as long as children maintain 3 feet of distance between them, and with other mitigation measures maintained, such as wearing masks.

Jill Biden and members of her husband’s administration have been traveling in a concerted campaign for reopening schools safely while parents and educators have grown increasingly frustrated by the off-again, on-again policies from

With millions of Americans vaccinated and states dropping mask and dining restrictions at the one-year mark of the pandemic, Fauci warned on Sunday, March 14, against loosening restrictions prematurely, despite the recent week-over-week decreases in new coronavirus cases.

Asked on the CNN program “State of the Union” about questions that remain unanswered a year into the pandemic, Fauci mentioned the effect of coronavirus variants, some of which are more contagious and have emerged in Europe, Latin America and the United States. He said the available vaccines would protect against severe disease, death and hospitalization.

district to district.

Asked about the new report by Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union” program Sunday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, agreed the study appeared to indicate 3 feet would be sufficient distance to curb transmission of the virus.

No official guidance on shortening the recommended 6-foot rule has yet been issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although Fauci said the agency is studying the data.

“What the CDC wants to do is accumulate data, and when data shows ability to be 3 feet, they will act accordingly,” Fauci said. He added that the agency’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, was aware of the new research, and that the CDC was also conducting its own studies. “I don’t want to get ahead of official guidelines,” he said.

While the CDC’s advice remains at 6 feet of social distancing between students, the World

Health Organization has recommended a meter or 3.3 feet of distancing, and the study found the latter was enough to limit school-related cases.

The CDC recommendations call for 6 feet of social distancing in schools situated in counties with high COVID transmission rates. CDC officials could not be reached for comment Sunday.

Some experts have chimed in that tempering social distancing recommendations could be an important step to getting children back into classrooms. Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, suggested in a tweet that the CDC guidance may be changing, and that is “good. Because 6 ft doesn’t protect teachers. But it does keep kids out of school.”

“Want to open schools safely? Masks. Ventilation. Testing. Vaccinating teachers/staff. That’s the list,” Jha tweeted.

The new study, published March 10, compared the incidence rates of coronavirus cases

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As Cuomo reels, pleas for political support come from his vaccine czar

Larry Schwartz, a former top aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, has continued to be one of Mr. Cuomo’s most trusted allies.

By JESSE McKINLEY and J. DAVID GOODMAN

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t the height of the pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo called upon some of his most trusted emissaries to return to the fold to help coordinate the state’s coronavirus response, including Larry Schwartz, his former top aide who is now leading New York’s vaccination efforts.

But with Cuomo facing concurrent scandals and calls for his resignation, Schwartz has also assumed a more familiar role: as a political operative, asking state Democratic leaders to support the governor, a third-term Democrat, while continuing to discuss the urgent business of immunization.

According to two Democratic county executives, Schwartz placed calls to them in recent weeks, inquiring about their loyalty to the governor amid a series of sexual harassment allegations that have led many congressional Democrats in New York, including both the state’s senators, to demand Cuomo’s resignation.

In one case, a county executive, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation, said that after Schwartz had discussed the governor’s political situation, he then pivoted directly to a conversation about vaccine distribution.

In another example, a second county executive said Schwartz called immediately after a different Cuomo administration official

had called about vaccine distribution in the county.

The close timing of those calls was unusual enough that the second executive’s legal counsel filed a preliminary complaint Friday with the state attorney general office’s public integrity bureau about a possible ethics violation by the governor’s office, according to an official with direct knowledge of the complaint.

Schwartz insisted in a statement Sunday that he had never mixed COVID-response policy with political considerations, noting that “distribution and the administration of vaccines in New York state is based on a clear formula.”

“All decisions regarding vaccines are done based on public health considerations, not politics,” Schwartz said. “At no time has politics ever entered into the discussion or decision-making regarding vaccines. I have never discussed vaccines in a political context and anyone who thinks that is seriously mistaken.”

Beth Garvey, acting counsel to the governor, praised Schwartz for working “night and day to help New York through this pandemic” and rejected any intimation from the county executives of improper politicking. “Any suggestion that he acted in any way unethically or in any way other than in the best interest of the New Yorkers that he selflessly served is patently false,” Garvey said.

The disclosure of Schwartz’s phone calls

comes as Cuomo is engaged in a fight for his political survival unlike any he has confronted in his decades in politics.

A string of women have made accusations against him, including groping, sexual harassment and other inappropriate behavior, and their claims are being investigated by independent lawyers overseen by the state attorney general. The governor has denied touching anyone inappropriately.

Cuomo has faced a fusillade of calls for his resignation that, on Friday, also included dozens of Democratic members of the state Assembly, though that chamber remained a bulwark between the governor and impeachment.

The speaker, Carl Heastie of the Bronx, announced last week that the Judiciary Committee would investigate the issue. But neither Democrats nor Republicans in that chamber have the votes to impeach Cuomo and force a trial in the state Senate, where the majority leader, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, has said Cuomo should resign.

With the exception of minor legislative issues, the Democrats, who rule the 150-member Assembly by a more than 2-1 ratio, never move a bill or measure to a vote without having a simple majority — 76 votes — among their own party members.

For impeachment to proceed, backers of such a move would need to reach that level of support among Democrats, but are still short of that threshold. The 43 Republicans in the chamber, most of whom are in favor of impeachment, are not being considered in the calculus.

The Assembly investigation — and a parallel inquiry overseen by the state attorney general, Letitia James — could take months to complete, effectively buying the governor time to repair his battered public image. And the governor, his supporters and his aides have, in fact, worked to shore up support behind the scenes. A Democratic political operative who has been a longtime ally of the governor, Charlie King, has in recent days solicited public comments urging that the investigations be given time to be completed.

For most of his tenure, Cuomo has relied on a close set of advisers who act as both political enforcers and point people on government operations. In February, The New York Times reported that at least nine top officials in the state Health Department had resigned or retired during the pandemic as Cuomo aides acted without their input or expertise.

Cuomo had made it clear, in public

and private comments, that he believed state public health officials had no understanding of how to conduct a large-scale operation like vaccinations and that his close aides, who like Schwartz did not have public health experience, could do a better job.

Schwartz, who is unpaid, has been in charge of vaccination planning, a position that puts him in frequent contact with local officials.

Indeed, the two county executives said they spoke on the condition of anonymity because they did not want to endanger their local vaccination efforts.

The phone calls by Schwartz, who for much of the pandemic has lived with Cuomo in the governor’s mansion, put on stark display the political concern for Cuomo, who has long held a dominant place in state politics and just a year ago was well on his way to becoming a hero of the pandemic, with soaring approval ratings.

Now, however, he faces a struggle to simply hold onto his job, arguing that he has a unique skill set to guide the state through the end stages of the pandemic and pleading for New Yorkers to await the outcome of the two separate investigations into his behavior.

The seeming mixing of politics and the state’s vaccination program threatened to further complicate Cuomo’s efforts to forge ahead with the day-to-day business of government despite the deep uncertainty about his future.

It also threw a spotlight on a concern quietly voiced by local officials in recent months: that the Cuomo administration may have viewed its control over the scarce supply of vaccines doled out by the federal government as a means to reward or punish local officials.

Not every county executive received a call. Many county executives in the state are Republican, and several who were reached Friday said that Schwartz had not called them to discuss politics or the governor. A third county official confirmed that Schwartz had called to gauge the official’s opinion of Cuomo’s political straits but said the issue of vaccination had not come up.

Beyond the accusations of sexual harassment by Cuomo, his administration is also being investigated by federal prosecutors for its handling of nursing homes during the pandemic. Several of Cuomo’s top aides, including his most senior adviser, Melissa DeRosa, directed the state’s Health Department to remove figures on residents’ deaths from a report on nursing homes, a Times investigation found.

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‘She wants well-qualified people’: 88 landlords accused of housing bias

By MATTHEW HAAG

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he caller was a woman looking to move with her boyfriend into a studio apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, advertised for $1,751 a month. The man who answered, the real estate broker on the listing, said he would be happy to show them the place.

The woman, however, had one last question: Would the landlord accept her federal housing voucher for tenants of lesser means, known as Section 8?

“If she accept what? Oh, no, she would not,” Harris Philip, an independent broker, told the woman, who was actually an undercover investigator for a watchdog group.

“She just doesn’t. She wants well-qualified people.”

That exchange, secretly recorded by the group, Housing Rights Initiative, in February 2020 and shared with The New York Times, is part of a sweeping lawsuit filed Monday in federal court in Manhattan that accuses 88 brokerage firms and landlords in New York City of discriminating against people with housing vouchers.

The suit recounts dozens of conversations recorded by investigators, who posed as prospective tenants, that detail the extraordinary challenges faced by renters using Section 8, essentially a guaranteed rent check from the federal government that has been a pillar of rental support for many American families.

Enacted in 1978, Section 8 is a $22 billion annual program managed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development but administered by local housing authorities. New York City receives the largest share in the country.

In New York, those renters are primarily Black and Latino. More than 125,000 households in the city use Section 8 housing vouchers.

The companies named in the suit include small landlords and brokers, as well as large, national companies, like Compass, the Corcoran Group and a Century 21 franchise office in Manhattan.

For landlords and brokers, participating in the Section 8 program can involve bureaucratic challenges, including having an inspector review and sign off on the health and safety of a unit before it is rented. But those additional steps cannot be used as grounds to deny a Section 8 tenant.

A spokeswoman for the Corcoran Group said that the company was committed to “upholding the principles of the Fair Housing Act,” referring to the 1968 federal law, as well as “offering comprehensive education and training programs for our employees and affiliated sales agents.”

“We take these allegations seriously,” the spokeswoman said.

A spokesman for the Century 21 corporate office declined to discuss the case but said that the company does not tolerate any discrimination. Compass did not respond to a request for comment.

Philip, the broker for the Upper East Side apartment, said in an interview that he did not recall that conversation last year but knew it was illegal in New York to discriminate against someone because of their source of income.

More than 125,000 households in New York City use Section 8 housing vouchers. Many of the residents are Black, Latino, or people with disabilities.

“I would never say anything straightforward like this because I do consider Section 8 qualified,” Philip said, adding that he had been a broker for 40 years but had never rented to someone with a voucher. “Maybe she rubbed me the wrong way.”

For years, undercover operations have been frequently used to expose potential discrimination in both the rental and homeowner markets. The method is also used by government investigators, including those who target Section 8 discrimination.

The lawsuit raises questions not only about widespread bias against voucher recipients but also about the blatant flouting by agents and property owners of both New York City and New York state laws that prohibit discrimination against people because of their source of income.

Because unused vouchers expire in 120 days without an extension, each rejection is a significant setback in trying to find an apartment, which is already difficult in New York’s expensive rental market.

“Our goal here is simple: It’s to get real estate companies to abandon their discriminatory housing practices and follow the damn law,” said Aaron Carr, founder and executive director of the Housing Rights Initiative, which started in 2016. “They are the gatekeepers of housing and get to decide where families live, where they work and where children go to school. Housing discrimination goes beyond the walls of housing.”

The lawsuit seeks unspecified monetary damages and for the discriminatory practices to be stopped.

During its yearlong investigation, the Housing Rights Initiative identified apartments across the city that would

have been affordable to a renter with a housing voucher.

The group built a profile of a prospective tenant, often that of a working-class woman with good credit, and recorded 477 telephone conversations about units found on the listing site StreetEasy.

Many calls lasted several minutes, as the broker or landlord described the unit and asked about the tenant’s background. In 48% of those conversations, however, the broker or landlord ended the conversation as soon as the undercover investigator mentioned the voucher — with some even hanging up, according to the suit.

The group heard a range of reasons for a rejection.

Some were subtle — “I don’t think this apartment would work for your needs,” a Corcoran broker said about a Manhattan apartment — while many were explicit, stating outright that the vouchers would not be accepted.

The New York Attorney General’s Office also investigates allegations of income discrimination and has a form for tenants to submit complaints. A spokeswoman said most complaints are resolved with the office sending a cease-anddesist letter to end the discriminatory practices.

The suit accuses brokers and landlords of violating the city’s and state’s income discrimination laws, among the most protective in the country for tenants with housing vouchers.

“Between legal services providers, civil rights law firms and oversight agencies, there aren’t enough people to deal with this widespread issue,” said Robert Desir, an attorney at the Legal Aid Society, which was involved in the lawsuit.

“Our hope is that through these lawsuits and publicizing the situation, we can bring people to task, especially owners who have access to a large number of apartments.”

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Netflix tests a clampdown on password sharing

By MICHAEL LEVENSON

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ant to watch “The Queen’s Gambit” or “Lupin”? If you have been borrowing a Netflix password from a family member or friend, you may now have to pay up.

Netflix has started testing a feature that could prod users who are borrowing a password from someone outside their household to buy a subscription.

The company said the feature was being tested with a limited number of users. It may signal a broader clampdown on the common practice of sharing passwords among relatives and friends to avoid paying for the popular streaming service.

“The test is designed to help ensure that people using Netflix accounts are authorized to do so,” the company said in a statement.

Some users began to notice the feature recently when they logged onto a shared Netflix account and saw a message on their screen that read, “If you don’t live with the owner of this account, you need your own account to keep watching.”

To continue watching, these users were asked to either verify that it was their account by entering a code that was sent to them by text or email, or join with their own account to Netflix. They also

Netflix has been asking some users of the popular streaming service to verify that they live with the holder of the account. had the option to complete the verification process later.

A basic Netflix subscription, which allows customers to watch on one screen at a time, costs $8.99 a month. Customers who pay more can watch on additional screens simultaneously.

Netflix declined to discuss its new feature, previously reported by The Streamable, an industry news site, in detail.

But industry analysts said it might be part of an effort to enforce Netflix’s frequently

overlooked terms of use, which state that its service and content “are for your personal and noncommercial use only and may not be shared with individuals beyond your household.”

The test also appears to be more of a nudge to buy a subscription than an iron-fisted crackdown. For example, someone who was borrowing a password from a friend or family member could ask for the verification code that had been sent by Netflix.

“I’m not convinced this is an all-out assault,” said Michael D. Smith, a professor of information technology and marketing at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. “It could be a warning shot over the bow of some pirates.”

But, he said, merely reminding people that password sharing is not allowed could persuade some people to buy subscriptions, rather than continue to use the ones that are paid for by their friends or relatives.

“Even minor signals that piracy isn’t acceptable could change people’s behavior,” he said.

The test comes as Netflix viewership has drastically risen during the coronavirus pandemic.

The company said in January that it had added 8.5 million customers in the

fourth quarter, for a total of 203.6 million paying subscribers by the end of 2020.

The company has about 66 million U.S. customers and anticipated adding 6 million total subscribers in the first three months of this year.

Netflix had earlier hinted that it was looking at ways to stop password sharing.

Gregory K. Peters, the company’s chief product officer, said during a call to review the company’s earnings in October 2019 that Netflix was “looking at the situation.”

“We’ll see, again, those consumerfriendly ways to push on the edges of that,” Peters said, adding that the company had “no big plans to announce at this point.”

Smith said the company clearly loses a significant amount of revenue through people using the service but not paying for it.

“Sharing your password is piracy, and it could be costing Netflix a good deal of money if people who would otherwise subscribe are using their friends’ passwords, so that’s no doubt a problem,” he said. “The real challenge for them is finding who the password sharers and who the legitimate accounts are.”

Beyond the business concerns, requiring users to enter a code that is texted or emailed could also have security benefits, said Lorrie Faith Cranor, a professor of computer science and engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon.

Hackers could in theory change the settings of a customer’s Netflix account and start charging the person more, she said. They could also gain access to information that could help them break into other accounts, especially if the customer uses the same password for multiple accounts.

“That’s a very common thing,” she said.

But requiring a user to enter a code that is sent via text or email — a process known as two-factor authentication that is used by many social media and banking apps — makes it harder for attackers to break in.

“I’m not sure it’s a huge benefit,” Cranor said, “but there is some benefit.”

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Stocks steady, U.S. yields slip with Fed meeting on tap

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he S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes came under pressure on Monday as climbing Treasury yields and prospects of rising inflation triggered valuation concerns, hitting shares of high-flying growth companies.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday, and investors are expected to look for any potential changes to the central bank’s dovish outlook in recent months.

Shares of Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp, Facebook Inc, Alphabet Inc, Tesla Inc, Netflix Inc and Amazon.com Inc resumed their slide from the previous week, falling between 0.7% and 5%.

A largely upbeat fourth-quarter earnings had powered Wall Street’s main indexes to record highs earlier last week, but the rally lost steam on fears of a potential snag in countrywide inoculation efforts and inflation concerns rising from a raft of stimulus measures.

“There’s little new money going into the market. It is like everyone has bought in and, at some point, there’s an exhaustion of buyers and the market tends to come down a little bit,” said David Keller, chief market strategist at StockCharts.com.

“The market is recognizing the general euphoric sentiment conditions that we’ve had.”

The benchmark 10-year yield was little changed on Monday but had been as high as 1.394% overnight, the highest since Feb 2020.

The S&P 500 was down 21.41 points, or 0.55%, at 3,885.30, on track for a five-day losing, its worst in one year.

Value stocks have outperformed growth shares in February, with investors betting on a rebound in industrial activity and a pick up in consumer demand as countries roll out vaccines to tame the pandemic.

The S&P 500 industrials and financial sector rose 1.0% each, while energy stocks surged 4.3% on higher oil prices.

At 12:04 p.m. ET, the Nasdaq Composite was down 234.03 points, or 1.69%, at 13,640.44, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 29.43 points, or 0.09%, at 31,523.75, with Walt Disney Co boosting the bluechip index.

Discovery Inc jumped 9.2% after the media company said it was expecting 12 million global paid streaming subscribers by the end of February, as coronavirus-led restrictions kept people at home.

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On Mexico’s border with U.S., desperation as migrant traffic piles up

Migrants are escorted acoss the bridge into the U.S. in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, March 12, 2021. Mexico is struggling to deal with a new wave of migrants expelled from the U.S. while even more come north hoping to cross. Shelters that were empty four months ago are now having to turn many away.

By MARIA ABI-HABIB

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he migrants’ hopes have been drummed up by human smugglers who promise that President Joe Biden’s administration will welcome them.

Instead, the United States is expelling them back to Mexico, where they wait along with tens of thousands of others hoping to cross. The pressure, and desperation, is quickly building among families stuck in Mexico, as shelters and officials struggle to help them.

In the United States, federal authorities are scrambling to manage a sharp increase in children who are crossing the border on their own and then being held in detention facilities, often longer than permitted by law. And the twinned crises on both sides of the border show no sign of abating.

Near the crossing with El Paso, Texas, a group of mothers and fathers clutching their children were sobbing as they walked back into Mexico from the United States on Saturday. They walked unsteadily, in sneakers too loose after their shoelaces were confiscated and discarded along with all their other personal items when they were detained by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

From his office in Ciudad Juárez, En-

rique Valenzuela sprang from his chair, leaving a meeting to run to the bridge to meet the families after his daughter, Elena, 13, spotted them coming.

Valenzuela, a coordinator for the Mexican government’s migration efforts in Chihuahua state, knew that if he couldn’t get to them to offer help, organized crime networks who prey on migrants’ desperation to extort or kidnap them for ransom probably would.

The migrants — nine adults and 10 children — wiped their tears as Valenzuela drew near. The moment was one of several such scenes of despair and confusion witnessed by New York Times journalists at the border over three days.

“The border is closed,” Valenzuela said. “Come with me, I will help.” He led the group to his office near the rusty border wall that separates El Paso from Ciudad Juárez, topped with miles of new concertina wire installed in the final weeks of President Donald Trump’s administration, officials said.

Jenny Contreras, a 19-year-old Guatemalan mother of a 3-year-old girl, collapsed in a seat as Valenzuela handed out hand sanitizer.

“I did not make it,” she sobbed into

the phone as she spoke with her husband, a butcher in Chicago.

“Biden promised us!” wailed another woman.

Many of the migrants said they had spent their life savings and gone into debt to pay coyotes — human smugglers — who had falsely promised them that the border was open after Biden’s election.

Still, the migrants keep coming, and many officials believe the numbers could be bigger than those seen in recent years, after the pandemic and recent natural disasters in Central America wiped away livelihoods.

Biden is now directing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help manage the thousands of unaccompanied migrant children who are filling up detention facilities after Biden said, shortly after taking office, that his administration would no longer turn back unaccompanied minors.

Mexican officials and shelter operators say the number of children, with parents or unaccompanied, is reaching levels not seen since 2018. Late that year, tens of thousands of migrants headed for the border each month, prompting Trump’s administration to separate families and lock them up. Hundreds of children remain separated from their parents to this day.

Biden has asked Mexico’s government for help in easing the pileup at the border.

So far, Mexico’s response has mostly been to ramp up raids of smuggling rings and to begin sending migrants — most of them from Central America — back home, according to shelter operators in Mexico. The

Jenny Contreras, left, is consoled by Lidia Hernandez, both of Guatemala, after being notified of their pending deportation in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, March 13, 2021.

government is also trying to keep more migrants from crossing into Mexico from Central America, as it did during the Trump administration, officials said.

A Mexican Foreign Ministry official said the government was within its right to deport unauthorized migrants but did not comment on whether raids had increased in recent weeks or whether the Mexican government was responding to a U.S. request.

At the international bridge on Saturday, Dagoberto Pineda, a Honduran migrant, looked shocked as he discreetly wiped away tears and held his 6-year-old son’s hand. He had thought he was entering the United States, but here he was in Ciudad Juárez, crying underneath a Mexican flag.

He asked Valenzuela and New York Times journalists for help: Was he allowed in or not?

A massive hurricane hurtled through Pineda’s town late last year, destroying the banana plantation he worked on, owned by Chiquita Brands International. After years of paying Pineda about $12 a day to help fill American grocery stores with fresh fruit, the company laid him off. When coyotes offered him a chance to cross into the United States for $6,000 — more than his annual salary — he took it.

Pineda had crossed from Tamaulipas state into southern Texas, where he was detained by U.S. officials for several days.

When he was flown 600 miles to a second detention center in El Paso, Texas, he thought his entry into the United States had finally been granted.

Instead, on Saturday, Border Patrol agents released him on the Paso del Norte bridge, linking El Paso to Ciudad Juárez, and told him to walk in the direction of the Mexican flags.

Over the past week, Mexican officials and shelter operators like the International Organization of Migration said they had been surprised by the Department of Homeland Security’s new practice of detaining migrants at one point of the sprawling border only to fly them hundreds of miles away to be expelled at a different border town.

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Ireland suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine, citing blood clot reports

By ISABELLA KWAI

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reland suspended use of the COVID-19 vaccine by Oxford-AstraZeneca on Sunday, citing reports of unusual blood clotting problems among people who recently received shots in Norway.

The decision followed a new advisory from Norway on Saturday that four people given the AstraZeneca vaccine had experienced blood clotting issues and all had low platelet counts. Leading public health agencies, including the World Health Organization, point out that millions of people have received the vaccine without experiencing such blood clotting issues, and that experts have not found a causative link between any of the vaccines and the conditions.

“The decision to temporarily suspend use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine was based on new information from Norway that emerged late last night,” Ireland’s health minister, Stephen Donnelly, said on Twitter.

“This is a precautionary step.”

Regulators like the European Medicines Agency are investigating to determine whether there is any evidence of any link.

AstraZeneca defended its vaccine Sunday, saying that the company is continually monitoring its safety.

“Around 17 million people in the EU and U.K. have now received our vaccine, and the number of cases of blood clots reported in this group is lower than the hundreds of cases that would be expected among the general population,” Ann Taylor, the company’s chief medical officer, said in

A dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine being administered in Dublin last month. a statement.

Professor Karina Butler, chair of Ireland’s immunization advisory committee, said the panel made its recommendation while agencies were investigating.

“We will continue to monitor the situation, and if we can be satisfied that these events are coincidental and not caused by this vaccine, we will reassess the situation,” Butler said.

No such cases have been reported to Ireland’s medicine regulators, with more than 117,000 doses of the vaccine administered in the country. Of the newest reports

in Norway, one patient died from an unexpected brain hemorrhage, and the three others with severe cases of blood clots or brain hemorrhages were being treated in a hospital, according to the Norwegian Medicines Agency.

That agency issued an advisory for people younger than 50 who had received the AstraZeneca vaccine in the past two weeks, and who feel increasingly unwell with several large blue patches on their skin more than three days after vaccination, to consult doctors or other medical advice as soon as possible.

Ireland joined other European countries in halting the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine in the past week as a precaution because of concerns over the risk of blood clots, although officials there emphasized that there was no evidence yet of a causal link and that the new reports from Norway were being investigated. Thailand delayed its rollout of the vaccine, which was to begin Friday. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has also delayed its rollout, Reuters reported. On Sunday, Italy’s northern region of Piedmont said it would temporarily suspend giving the AstraZeneca vaccine, a day after a teacher there died after receiving the shot.

The European Medicines Agency, which is investigating the relationship, said Wednesday that 30 cases of obstructive blood clots had been reported in the nearly 5 million people who received the shot — a rate no higher than that seen in the general population, and that the vaccine’s benefits outweighed the risks. AstraZeneca has said that its safety data of more than 10 million records does not show evidence of an increased risk of pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis.

In its statement, AstraZeneca also said that as of March 8, the company was aware of 15 reports of deep-vein thrombosis and 22 of pulmonary embolism among those who had received the vaccine across the European Union and Britain. “This is much lower than would be expected to occur naturally in a general population of this size and is similar across other licensed COVID vaccines,” the company said.

On Mexico’s border with U.S., desperation as migrant traffic piles up From page 12 measure amid the pandemic. But cramming migrants into airplanes and overcrowded detention facilities without any coronavirus testing defeats the purpose of Title 42, observers say.

Though U.S. officials insist that the border is closed to new migrants, that has not stopped thousands from making the dangerous journey north, most from Central America.

Just four months ago, the Filter Hotel shelter in Ciudad Juárez was so empty that they used several rooms as storage. The shelter, run by the International Organiza-

tion of Migration, now has signs on its door declaring “no space.”

Of the 1,165 people the Filter Hotel has processed since early May, nearly 39% were minors, most of them younger than 12, employees said. Its staff often has to shoo smugglers away when they loiter around shelter entrances.

Gladys Oneida Pérez Cruz, 48, and her 23-year-old son, Henry Arturo Menjívar Pérez, who has cerebral palsy, came to the shelter after being expelled from the United States late last month. Shortly after Biden’s inauguration, smugglers began cruising her neighborhood in Honduras for business, fal-

sely putting out the word that the U.S. border was open.

Pérez hoped to join her sister in Maryland, and to find work that would help her afford medicine for her son.

A coyote charged her $9,000 for the trip — a steeper price than she expected, but it came with the promise she would travel by car and his colleagues would help her carry her son across the border, as he had to leave his wheelchair behind. Her sister wired the money. She and her son embarked on the dangerous trek on Feb. 7, she said. Nearly two weeks later, the smugglers dumped them at the border and said they

would have to cross on their own.

They managed to cross after hours of effort, but were quickly detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents and expelled back to Mexico. She has decided to return to Honduras, preferring to face poverty rather than risk being killed or kidnapped in Mexico.

“I apologize for having tried to enter the United States like this, but it was because of my need and my son’s illness,” she said through her tears.

“Biden promised us that everything was going to change,” she said. “He hasn’t done it yet, but he is going to be a good president for migrants.”

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Rage spreads in Paraguay as virus surges, exposing corruption

Protesters demanding the ouster of President Mario Abdo Benitez gather in downtown Asuncion, Paraguay, March 5, 2021. Paraguay escaped the worst of the pandemic for almost a year, but no longer.

By SANTI CARNERI and DANIEL POLITI

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or nearly a year, Paraguay was a leader in keeping the pandemic at bay, and despite its persistent troubles, the country remained fairly calm. Not any more.

Paraguay’s coronavirus infection rate has soared, becoming one of the worst in the Americas, and its already shaky health system has been stretched to the breaking point. In the past few days, demonstrators by the thousands have filled streets, demanding the ouster of President Mario Abdo Benítez, and in a few instances there have been bloody clashes with the police.

For many Paraguayans, corruption and elite entitlement that were once just unpleasant facts of life have become intolerable during the pandemic. There is a shortage of basic drugs that doctors and nurses blame on graft; nonemergency surgery has been suspended because of a shortfall in medical supplies, and there are few

vaccines to be had.

The crisis has spilled into the streets with a level of rage the county’s leaders have not faced in years. Daily protests started this month with medical workers, who were quickly joined by other frustrated people. Most have been peaceful, but in some cases security forces have met the demonstrators with rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons.

“There are so many deaths and it is all the fault of the thieves who run our corrupt institutions,” said Sergio Duarte, who joined a demonstration outside of Congress recently in Asunción, Paraguay’s capital and largest city.

The unrest in Paraguay is a snapshot of the massive challenges that Latin America faces as the virus continues to take a heavy toll, while governments struggle to provide adequate health care and acquire enough vaccines.

The virus has sickened and killed Latin Americans in disproportionate numbers. The

region has just over 8% of the world’s population, and about one-quarter of its confirmed COVID-19 deaths.

Paraguay’s official case and death rates remain well below the peaks suffered by much of the world, including the United States, but they are getting worse — the number of daily new infections has doubled in less than a month, to the highest level yet — even as many other countries improve.

“We’re here because we’re tired,” said Rosa Bogarín, one of thousands of protesters in Asunción. “We need free vaccines for everybody, medicine, education and a way out of this situation.”

Anger over the pace of vaccine rollout has hit many countries, aggravated in some places by the powerful and well-connected jumping the line and getting early access early access to shots.

In Paraguay, there has barely been a line to jump. A nation of 7 million people, until recently it had received only 4,000 doses of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine before Chile donated a shipment of 20,000 doses made by China’s Sinovac.

The pandemic recession has worsened poverty, inequality and food insecurity in Latin America, as it has around the world, compounding frustrations over the handling of the virus. The U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean recently estimated that 209 million people in the region were living in poverty at the end of 2020, an increase of 22 million from a year earlier.

The crisis has fed long-standing frustrations with the wealthy and political leaders who do not feel bound by the same rules as others, said Alejandro Catterberg, a political analyst and pollster who runs Poliarquía, a Buenos Aires-based consultancy.

“In Latin America there is a general social structure in which the powerful have certain privileges and the political class has a self-imposed status as being different from the average citizen,” he said.

In Paraguay, the basis of the current crisis, including corruption, poverty and a weak

health care system, “was exacerbated by the pandemic” but existed much earlier, said Verónica Serafini Geoghegan, an economist at the Center for the Analysis and Dissemination of the Paraguayan Economy, a nongovernmental organization.

Abdo ousted his health minister, Julio Mazzoleni, and three other members of his Cabinet this month, but it did not quell the demonstrations. Mazzoleni followed in the footsteps of his counterparts in Peru, Brazil, Ecuador and Argentina, all forced out over the handling of the pandemic.

Paraguay was applauded, along with nearby Uruguay, for taking swift and decisive actions that kept their coronavirus outbreaks modest during the early months of the pandemic. But contagion began surging late last year, pushing intensive care units to the brink.

Opposition leaders have encouraged the demonstrations against Abdo, a conservative leader who has two years left in his term. The president has asked all his ministers to draft resignation letters and told demonstrators that he understood their frustration.

“I’m a man of dialogue and not of confrontation,” Abdo said.

Many demonstrators say they intend to remain on the street until the government falls.

Popular chants have included “Elections now!” and “Marito must resign,” a reference to the president’s nickname.

Paraguay’s foreign minister, Euclides Acevedo, said the government is scrambling to get the vaccines it has ordered from suppliers delivered, as the health ministry declared a heightened state of alert.

“Paraguay is determined to obtain vaccines from anywhere, by any means,” he said Tuesday in an interview. “Here everyone needs to get vaccinated, and for free, that’s the government’s intention.”

But many young demonstrators say they have waited long enough for decent governance.

“We won’t stop until Marito resigns,” protester Melisa Riveros said.

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Can Andrew Cuomo continue to lead?

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ew political families have had more of an impact on New York politics than the Cuomos. Father and firstborn son both had public service woven deep in their DNA, and both developed a reputation for toughness in service of the common good and their own political ambitions.

When The New York Times editorial board endorsed Andrew Cuomo for another term as governor in 2018, we noted that he was “strategic and at times bullying in his use of power, driven and maddeningly evasive.” Supporters and critics, we wrote, agree that Cuomo is “a formidable political animal.”

There is a lot Cuomo can be proud of. The governor used his considerable political talents to great effect. He persuaded the State Legislature to legalize same-sex marriage, pass strong gun-control legislation and raise the minimum wage, and he saw New York through several crises, from Superstorm Sandy in 2012 to the coronavirus pandemic. Few people understand how to make government work as Cuomo does.

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But those same traits translated into a ruthlessness and power that Cuomo failed to control. Several female staffers have come forward with accounts of sexual misconduct and harassment. These allegations are under investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James and by the state Assembly. Cuomo says he is confident that investigations will clear his name.

Undergirding these specific accusations is the widespread description of his administration by many former aides as a toxic workplace in which Cuomo and others ruled by fear and emotional abuse — and drew women Cuomo saw as attractive closer into his orbit, actively encouraging them to wear heels and dress in tight-fitting clothing whenever he was around.

In New York politics, Cuomo’s bullying style was an open secret. But the public caught only a glimpse of

the dangers of Cuomo’s behavior recently.

It is always preferable to let official investigations run their course, to establish evidence from accusation. If crimes were committed, they should be fairly adjudicated. But the question of the governor’s continued fitness for office is about more than a criminal matter, with different standards.

The reality is that Cuomo has now lost the support of his party and his governing partners.

The Democrats who control the State Legislature appear willing to impeach him, to say nothing of the Republicans. New York’s congressional delegation and city leaders, key to his base, have called on him to resign.

Voters, who returned him easily to office, will not have their say until the next election, should he decide to run for reelection.

The governor has jeopardized the public’s trust at the worst possible moment. The state is facing the hard and urgent task of vaccinating millions of people and recovering from a pandemic that has killed nearly 50,000 of its residents, sickened hundreds of thousands more and devastated the economy.

Cuomo, unsurprisingly to anyone who knows him, brushed off calls to step down and railed against what he called “cancel culture.” Asked whether he had a consensual relationship with any of the women who have come forward, Cuomo dodged: “I have not had a sexual relationship that was inappropriate. Period.”

What the governor failed to grasp during his Friday news conference was that he owes the public a far more robust explanation for the slew of credible harassment complaints against him, as well as an articulation of why the public should give him their trust.

At this point, it is hard to see how Cuomo can continue to do the public’s important business without political allies or public confidence.

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l presidente de la Junta de Directores de la Asociación de Hoteles y Turismo de Puerto Rico, Joaquín Bolívar III, se mostró complacido con las medidas que tomarán las agencias de orden y seguridad del gobierno en cuanto a garantizar la salubridad y seguridad en las zonas turísticas, pero instó a que se tomen medidas drásticas a la hora de reforzar el cumplimiento de estas.

“Es imperativo que se le ofrezca a la policía de Puerto Rico las herramientas necesarias para que puedan intervenir y realizar los debidos procesos de ley contra todo el que violente las reglas en su estadía en la Isla. No podemos permitir que por grupos pequeños que vienen a campear por su respeto se afecte un mercado tan importante para la economía de Puerto Rico. Estamos confiados en que la situación se normalizará y estamos disponibles para colaborar en todo lo que sea necesario para garantizar la ley y el orden”, explicó Bolívar III en declaraciones escritas.

Entre las medidas que ya las hospederías socias han tomado se encuentran: -Activación de la red de comunicación del Comité de Seguridad donde se reportan diariamente los incidentes con nombres y para alertar a los directores de seguridad de las hospederías.

-Comunicación constante con las agencias de seguridad del país.

-Se le orienta a todos los huéspedes cuando hacen ingreso y salida de las propiedades sobre la Orden Ejecutiva vigente y los protocolos de seguridad, toque de queda, uso de mascarillas y distanciamientos, entre otros.

-Coordinación y comunicación constante con las agencias pertinentes de seguridad a través del Comité de Seguridad.

-Se han reforzado los departamentos de seguridad interna en la mayoría de los hoteles.

-En incidentes previos, se han reportado y han sido procesados al llegar a sus destinos de origen.

-La organización esbozó una serie de recomendaciones para implementarse a corto, mediano y largo plazo y que puedan ayudar en la prevención de este tipo de incidentes, entre las que se destacan: -Solicitamos a los hoteles socios que de tener alguna situación relacionada a actos de vandalismo y violencia que lleven a cabo los procesos necesarios para que estos individuos sean procesados criminalmente.

-Reclamamos al Gobierno aumento en la presencia policiaca, y recursos a la unidad turística.

Particularmente reinstalar el turno nocturno de esta unidad especializada.

-Mayor coordinación entre la policía estatal y municipal en los puntos neurálgicos.

-Aumento en la coordinación Interagencial para el debido proceso.

-Hacer valer las diferentes órdenes ejecutivas y los códigos de orden público, garantizando que los visitantes no son exentos de la Ley al igual que los locales.

-Reforzar el mensaje de que somos un destino de ley y orden.

-Reforzar las ordenanzas municipales uniformemente para todas las áreas turísticas.

-Trabajar con el Departamentos de Justicia para sean procesados los involucrados en incidentes.

-Propiciar el trabajo en conjunto del Departamento de Justicia y la Policía de Puerto Rico para que los casos sean sometidos y debidamente procesados.

-Crear Orden Ejecutiva o legislación dirigida a la conducta en zonas turísticas como herramienta para que la policía pueda realizar su trabajo.

“Próximamente estaremos solicitando una reunión con carácter de emergencia con los integrantes de la Legislatura para discutir recomendaciones legislativas que debemos implementar para evitar este tipo de situaciones con turistas”, mencionó el hotelero. “Es importante que nos mantengamos observando cuales son las mejores prácticas que se utilizan en destinos turísticos que mantienen estas situaciones controladas, para emularlas y ponerlas en funcionamiento en la isla”, precisó.

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Beloved actor, comedian Albert Rodríguez dies at 58

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he artistic community of Puerto Rico is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved comedians.

Authorities confirmed the death of 58-yearold actor Albert Rodríguez on Monday.

The police reported that a call made by the security staff of the Bayamón neighborhood Rodríguez lived in was registered around 12:16 p.m.

According to preliminary information, after municipal paramedics arrived at the residence to attend to the emergency, they confirmed that Rodríguez no longer had vital signs.

After graduating from the Drama Department of the University of Puerto Rico, Rodríguez began his professional life in Puerto Rican theater, according to the National Foundation for Popular Culture.

Possessed of an undeniable versatility as an actor, his work on stage took him from drama to comedy, through children’s theater. In this way, Rodríguez appeared in the cast of works such as “Módulo 104,” “Ultima noche de monarquía,” “El aniversario de Pepe y Luis,” “La carreta,” “Mi amiga la gorda,” “Hoy se casa mi amante,” “Primer Congreso N.P.I.,” “Divorcio a lo puertorriqueño,” “Don Quijote y su mundo,” “Amadeus,” “Besos en la frente,” “Julito cuenta cuentos,” “Flash,” “El cochecito,” “El hombre nuevo” and “Godspell.” He also appeared in productions such as “Aladino y la lámpara maravillosa,” “El abanico de Lady Windermere,” “El gran circo eukraniano,” “Aladino II: Malefor contraataca” and “Filumena Marturano.”

In 1995, the Círculo de Críticos de Teatro distinguis-

hed Rodríguez as Best Contrafigura Actor for his work in the productions “La boila “ and “Feliz cumpleaños, señor senador.” Two years later, the same organization awarded him a new award for Best Supporting Actor.

On the small screen, Rodríguez worked in countless of comedic productions such as “No hay casa pa’ tanta gente” (which he also produced), “Qué vacilón,” “La tripleta del vacilón,” “El Chorrito Resort & Spa,” “He vuelto a vivilll,” “Atácate,” “El kiosko,” “El condominio” and “Club Sunshine.” At the time of his passing, Rodríguez was part of “El Remix” on Wapa TV. His film roles included the movies “Una noche en Hollywood,” “Oso Blanco” and “Complot.”

Rodríguez also ventured into the field of theatrical production, with “Cenicienta, el musical” and stage direction. In 2003, he directed the pieces “Así son las mujeres,” “Audición final” and “Coquí no habla inglés.”

The latter appeared on the stage at the University High School Orlando Auditorium, as well as the Tampa Theater in that city.

According to the National Foundation for Popular Culture, after Rodríguez acted successfully in the comedy “They Up, They Down,” one of his most important successes came with his interpretation of the character of Amos Hart in the staging of “Chicago the Musical.” The unanimous applause from the specialized critics for the play was added to those awarded to Rodríguez for his performance. The play, produced by the Arteskene company, was performed entirely in Spanish and replayed in April 2004 at the Tapia Theater in Old San Juan.

Rodríguez will be missed by his family, including those who worked with him for decades.

Comedian, producer and long-time friend Emmanuel “Sunshine” Logroño reacted through his social media accounts.

“Another brother left me, damn it,” one colleague wrote. “How many antics we did and how many people you made laugh. We are going to miss you very much. Rest in peace, Albert Rodríguez. Fly high.”

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante vs.

PABLO MIGUEL SANCHEZ COLLAZO, su esposa NILDA LIZ CANDELAS PEREZ y la Sociedad Legal de Bienes Gananciales compuesta por ambos

Demandados CIVIL NÚM. CG2019CV01578.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO (Ejecución de Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria) “IN REM”. EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: Público en General A: PABLO MIGUEL SANCHEZ COLLAZO, su esposa NILDA LIZ CANDELAS PEREZ y la Sociedad Legal de Bienes Gananciales compuesta por ambos

Yo, EDGARDO ALDEBOL MIRANDA, Alguacil /Placa 282, Alguacil de este Tribunal, a la parte demandada y a los acreedores y personas con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se describe, y al público en general, HAGO SABER: Que el día 8 de abril de 2021 a las 10:30 de la mañana en mi oficina, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Caguas, Caguas, Puerto Rico, venderé en Pública Subasta la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria al mejor postor quien hará el pago en dinero en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del o la Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en el mismo acto de subasta y tan pronto se conceda la buena pro al postor agraciado. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Caguas durante horas laborables.

Que en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una segunda subasta para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día 15 de abril de 2021, a las 10:30 de la mañana; y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 22 de abril de 2021, a las 10:30 de la mañana; en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe

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como sigue: RUSTICA: Solar número Diez (10) del Bloque “EE”, sito en el proyecto de viviendas conocido como HACIENDA PRIMAVERA, ubicado en el Barrio Bayamón, en Cidra, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de QUINIENTOS TREINTA Y UNO PUNTO SEIS MIL CIENTO CUARENTA Y SEIS (531.6146) METROS CUADRADOS. En lindes por el NORTE, en una distancia de DIECISÉIS PUNTO CERO SIETE (16.07) METROS, con el solar número Veinte (20), del Bloque EE; por el SUR, en una distancia de QUINCE PUNTO OCHENTA Y OCHO (15.88) METROS, con el solar número Veintiséis (26) del Bloque DD; por el ESTE, en una distancia de TREINTA Y TRES PUNTO DOS MIL OCHOCIENTOS CUARENTA Y DOS (33.2842) METROS, con la Calle Otoño y con el solar número Nueve (9) del Bloque EE; y por el OESTE, en una distancia de TREINTA Y TRES PUNTO DOS MIL OCHOCIENTOS CUARENTA Y DOS (33.2842) METROS, con la escuela Segunda Unidad de Certenejas. Contiene una casa tipo Jacaranda que cuenta con las siguientes facilidades, tres (3) habitaciones, dos (2) baños, sala-comedor, cocina, family room y marquesina doble. La escritura de hipoteca se encuentra inscrita al folio 57 vuelto del tomo 467 de Cidra, Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección Segunda, finca número 17,179, inscripción Quinta.

Ampliada la anterior hipoteca por la suma de $19,667.56 para un nuevo principal que será de $242,903.56 y modifican sus intereses al 4.250% anual vencedero el día 1ro. de enero de 2045, según la escritura número 1, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 12 de enero de 2015, ante el Notario Público Carlos O. Bermúdez Monroig, inscrita al folio 6 del tomo 517 de Cidra, Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección Segunda, finca 17,179, inscripción 6ta. La dirección física de la propiedad antes descrita es: Hacienda Primavera, EE-10, Otoño, Cidra, Puerto Rico. La subasta se llevará a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma de $234,536.01 de principal, intereses al 4.25% anual y recargos acumulados hasta el completo pago de la obligación, más $22,323.60 de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta para el inmueble será de $242,903.56, y de ser necesaria una segunda subasta, la cantidad mínima será equivalente a 2/3 partes

de aquella, o sea, la suma de $161,935.71, y de ser necesaria una tercera subasta, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado, es decir, la suma de $121,451.78. Si se declara desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si esta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente.

Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación y que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Podrán concurrir como postores a todas las subastas los titulares de créditos hipotecarios vigentes y posteriores a la hipoteca que se cobra o ejecuta, si alguno o que figuren como tales en la certificación registral y que podrán utilizar el montante de sus créditos o parte de alguno en sus ofertas. Si la oferta aceptada es por cantidad mayor a la suma del crédito o créditos preferentes al suyo, al obtener la buena pro del remate, deberá satisfacer en el mismo acto, en efectivo o en cheque de gerente, la totalidad del crédito hipotecario que se ejecuta y la de cualesquiera otro créditos posteriores al que se ejecuta pero preferente al suyo. El exceso constituirá abono total o parcial en su propio crédito. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Caguas, Puerto Rico, a 19 de febrero de 2021. EDGARDO ALDEBOL MIRANDA, Alguacil / Placa 282 ALGUACIL TRIBUNAL SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS. ***

ALBERTO PÉREZ COMAS A/K/A MIGUEL A. PÉREZ COMAS A/K/A MIGUEL PÉREZ COMAS FORMED

BY MARILIZ PÉREZ, FABIOLA PÉREZ, AND MIGUEL PÉREZ

Defendants Civil No. 17-cv-1174 (JAG).

COLLECTION OF MONIES AND FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE AND PLEDGE. NOTICE OF SALE.

TO: DEFENDANTS AND GENERAL PUBLIC

Judgment was entered in favor of plaintiff, as of February 29, 2020, in the total amount of $1,394,552.12, composed by the following: principal in the amount of $838,401.99; interests in the amount of $176,677.55, which continue to accrue until full payment of the debt at $93.16 per diem; accrued late charges in the amount of $8,647.48; insurance payments in the amount of $16,838.10; other costs in the amount of $3,987.00; and any other advance, charge, fee or disbursements made by San José to Defendant under the Loan Agreement as well as under the other loan documents, plus agreed costs and attorney’s fees in the amount of $300,000.00 under the Mortgage I, as modified, and $50,000.00 under the Mortgage II. Pursuant to the said judgment and/or the Order of Execution of Judgment, the undersigned appointed Special Master was ordered to sell, at public auction for U.S. currency in cash or certified check, without appraisement or right to redemption, to the highest bidder, at the office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Room 150 - Federal Building, Carlos Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, or at any other place designated by said Clerk, to cover the sums adjudged to be paid to the plaintiff, the following property: RUSTIC: Parcel located in Sábalos Ward of the municipality of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, with a surface area of 5895.5935 square meters, equivalent to 1.5 “cuerdas”, bounded by the North, with Corazones Avenue, by the South and East, with remnant of the main parcel, and LEGAL NOTICE by the West, with the street that IN THE UNITED STATES DIS- give access to the Mayagüez TRICT COURT FOR THE DIS- municipal cemetery. Contains a TRICT OF PUERTO RICO. commercial building. The proSan José MRC LLC; perty described above is recorPlaintiff, v. ded at page 54 of volume 1,100 WESTERN BOWLING AND of Mayagüez, property number SPORTS CENTER, INC.; 33,335, Registry of Property, of Mayagüez. The ProTHE ESTATE OF MIGUEL Section perty is described in the Spa-

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021 nish language as follows: RÚSTICA: Parcela radicada en el Barrio Sábalos del término municipal de Mayagüez, con una cabida superficial de 5895.5935 metros cuadrados, equivalentes a 1.5 cuerdas. Colinda al NORTE, con la Avenida corazones; al SUR y ESTE, con el remanente de la finca principal; y al OESTE, con la calle que da acceso a Cementerio Municipal de Mayagüez. Contiene edificio dedicado a comercio”. The property described above is recorded at page 54 of volume 1,100 of Mayagüez, property number 33,335, Registry of Property, Section of Mayagüez. The property is subject to the following liens: BY ITS ORIGIN: By itself: It’s bound by easements in favor of the United States of America and Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority. BY ITSELF: MORTGAGE in guarantee of payment in favor of Ponce Federal Bank F.S.B., or to its order, in the principal amount of $1,000,000.00 with an annual interest rate of 1% over the Prime Rate, due on presentation, as per Deed No. 719, executed on December 4, 1985, before Notary Public Wendell W. Colon, recorded at page 57 of volume 1100 of Mayaguez, 3rd inscription. MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE of third inscription for the amount of $854,304.32, as per Deed No. 26, executed on February 6, 1987, before Notary Public Wendell William Colón, recorded at page 57 of volume 1100 of Mayagüez at the margin of the third inscription. MORTGAGE in guarantee of payment in favor of the Mayaguez Municipality, Puerto Rico, or to its order, in the principal amount of $403,000.0 with an annual interest rate of 9%, due on presentation, as per Deed No. 158, executed on November 6, 1985, before Notary Public Frank M. Ramírez, recorded at page 59 of volume 1100 of Mayaguez, 4th inscription.

MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE of third inscription, as per Deed No. 123, executed on December 17, 1997, before Notary Public José L. Landrón Ramery, recorded at mobile page 1402 of Mayaguez, 4th inscription.

MORTGAGE in guarantee of payment in favor to the Bearer, or to its order, in the principal amount of $500,000.0 with an annual interest rate of 10%, due on presentation, as per Deed No. 73, executed on December 22, 1998, before Notary Public Luis F. Carlo Mendoza, recorded at mobile page 1402 of Mayagüez, 8th and last inscription.

Entry 661 of Book 748, on October 11, 2011, as per Deed No. 27 of the Modification of Mortgage, executed on September

9, 2011, before Public Notary Alberto Ramos Zorrilla, for which Western Bowling and Sport Center, Inc., and Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Bank Puerto Rico, modify the mortgage over this property in its 3rd inscription, furthermore modify as for an extension due June 1, 2022.

Entry 2017-016049-MY01, on February 13, 2017, Complaint filed on February 7, 2017, in the United States District Court, Puerto Rico District, case No. 17-1174, followed by Triangle Cayman Asset Company vs.

Western Bowling and Sports Center, Inc., Miguel Alberto Pérez Comas a/k/a Miguel A. Pérez Comas a/k/a Miguel Pérez Comas; for which the claim of the mortgage payment recorded on the 3rd inscription, with a balance of $1,215,509.55.

Entry 2017-069335-MY01, filed on June 20, 2017, Judgment of October 22, 2014 by the First Instance Court of Mayaguez, Civil case No. ISCl201300338, Mayagüez Municipal vs. Western Bowling and Sports Center, Collection of Money, claiming the amount of $37,777.73.

LIEN in favor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico against Western Bowling and Sport Center, Inc., Certification of December 10, Centro de Recaudación de Ingresos Municipales, for the amount of $193,700.04, filed on January 15, 2016, page 4, order #12, lien’s book # 40 of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, lien #0-72-91-5034.

Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior and preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax, liens, (express, tacit, implied or legal), shall continue in effect. It being understood further that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The lien executed is over the property, and for the purposes of the first judicial sale the minimum bid amount is as follows: The amount of $1,000,000.00, as set forth in the mortgage deed, as amended, shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the first public sale. Should the first public sale fail to produce an award or adjudication, twothirds of the aforementioned total amount or $666,666.67, shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the second public sale. Should there be no award or adjudication at the se-

The San Juan Daily Star cond public sale, the minimum bidding amount for the third public sale shall be $500,000.00.

Said sale to be made by the appointed Special Master is subject to confirmation by the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the deed of conveyance and possession to the property may be executed and delivered after the judicial sale. Upon confirmation of the sale, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens. THEREFORE, public notice is hereby given that the appointed Special Master, pursuant to the provisions of the Judgment herein before referred to, will, on the 26th day of March, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., on the sidewalk in front of the main gate entrance of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the property described herein, the proceeds of said sale to be applied in the manner and form provided by the Court’s Judgment. Should the first judicial sale set hereinabove be unsuccessful, the second judicial sale of the property described in this Notice will be held on the 5th day of April, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., on the sidewalk in front of the main gate entrance of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. Should the second judicial sale set hereinabove be unsuccessful, the third judicial sale of the property described in this Notice will be held on the 12th day of April, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. on the sidewalk in front of the main gate entrance of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.

The records of the case and of these proceedings may be examined by the parties at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 19th day of February, 2021. Aguedo de la Torre, Appointed Special Master.

CONSTITUTED THEREIN, JOSE ROSSY MILLAN, LETICIA ROSSY MILLAN

Defendants CIVIL NO. 17-1964 (ADC). RE: COLLECTION OF MONIES, FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE, NOTICE OF SALE,

TO: INMOBILIARIA ROSSY ASENCIO, S.E., ALFONSO ROSSY MILLAN, HIS WIFE, AIMEE RAICES SANCHEZ AND THE CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP CONSTITUTED THEREIN, JOSE ROSSY MILLAN, LETICIA ROSSY MILLAN; JOHN DOE; RICHARD ROE; WESTERNBANK PUERTO RICO: CITIBANK, N.A.: AND TO THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. SS. Judgment in favor of plaintiff for the sum of: LOAN XXXXX0024.

The sum of $2,086,035.15 in principal, accrued interest in the amount of $688,198.07, which continues to accrue until full payment of the debt at the established rate, forced placed insurance in the amount of $608.00 and any other advance or disbursement made by plaintiff, on behalf of defendants, in accordance with the term notes and/or mortgage deeds, plus costs and $240,000.00 in attorney fees. LOAN XXXXX0025.

The sum of $82,854.20 in principal, accrued interest in the amount of $23,128.19, which continues to accrue until full payment of the debt at the established rate and $16,000.00 in costs and attorney fees.

LOAN XXXXX0026. The sum of $21,780.22 in principal, accrued interest in the amount of $6,188.28, which continues to accrue until full payment of the debt at the established rate and $5,000.00 in costs and attorney fees. Pursuant to the judgment, the undersigned LEGAL NOTICE Special Master was ordered to IN THE UNITED STATES DIS- sell at public auction for United TRICT COURT FOR THE DIS- States currency in cash or cerTRICT OF PUERTO RICO. tified check without appraisePRCI LOAN CFL, LLC ment or right of redemption to the highest bidder to be held on Plaintiff, vs.

INMOBILIARIA ROSSY the sidewalk in front of the main ASENCIO, S.E., ALFONSO gate entrance of the United States District Court, Federal ROSSY MILLAN, Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, HIS WIFE, AIMEE Hato Rey, Puerto Rico or any RAICES SANCHEZ other place designated by said AND THE CONJUGAL Special Master, to cover the PARTNERSHIP sums adjudged to be paid to the

The San Juan Daily Star plaintiff, the following property: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número nueve (9) situado en la Urbanización Julio N. Matos en el Barrio Martin González del término municipal de Carolina, el cual tiene una cabida de diez mil seiscientos noventa y dos metros cuadrados con ochocientos centímetros cuadrados. Colindando por su lado NORTE, en ciento veinticinco metros novecientos cuarenta y un milímetros con el solar siete de la misma urbanización; por el ESTE, en ochenta y cuatro metros cincuenta y dos centímetros con área dedicada a calle publica que la separa en su mayor parte en dirección Sur del solar cinco; por el SUR, en ciento veintisiete metros noventa milímetros con el solar diez de la misma urbanización; y por el OESTE, en ochenta y cuatro metros cincuenta y tres con la Urbanización Jardines de Carolina, propiedad de Modern Home Construction, Inc., antes, Rosendo Vila. Consta inscrita al folio 36 del tomo 649 de Carolina, finca número 26,063.

Registro de la Propiedad, Sección II de Carolina. Physical address: Lot No. 14 Julio N. Matos Industrial Park, Carolina PR 00985. The property is subject to the following Junior liens: MORTGAGE: Constituted in favor of Note Holder, in the original principal amount of $540,000.00, with 15% annual interests, due on presentation, constituted by deed #297, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on December 26, 2000, before Notary Public Carlos M. Franco, recorded at page of mobile volume 1316 of Carolina, property #26, 063, 12th inscription.

MORTGAGE: Constituted in favor of Westernbank Puerto Rico, in the original principal amount of $185,000.00, with 9.99% annual interests, (does not express expiration date), constituted by deed #1448, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on December 23, 2003, before Notary Public Adrian J. Hilera Torres and the Deed #525 “Act of Remediation”, issued in Mayaguez, on June 14, 2004, before the same notary, recorded at page 16 of volume the 1355 of Carolina, property recorded #26,063, at 14th page inscription. The parties of renounce to the prescriptive terms of 20 years in the mortgage constituted by this deed that establishes Art. 145 of the Mortgage Law and they prolong o amplify to 35 years beyond the date of presentation. MODIFICATION: The $540,000. 00 mortgage in the 12th inscription has been modified in the following manner: starting from the issue date of the deed, the annual interest rate will be 9. 999%, indicating

that in case of payment default in the principal or interest of the obligation, the amounts due will yield default interest by reason of the resultant by adding two percentage points to the type of interest agreed upon on the note and the expiration, according to that determined in Art. 145 of the Mortgage Law. This mortgage Lien is extended to 35 years from the issue date of this current deed which is #1447, executed in San Juan, on December 23, 2003 before Notary Public Adrian J. Hilera Torres, recorded on page 16 of volume 1355 in Carolina, property #26, 063, 16th inscription. MORTGAGE: Constituted in favor of Note Holder, in the original principal amount of $160,000. 00, with interest over the outstanding balance of 7.50% from this date and during the following 24 months, and during consecutive periods of the following 36 months, by a fixed rate resulting in adding 1% to the prime rate, as established from time to time by Citibank, N.A. in the City of New York, in force on the commencement of each consecutive period of 36 months, up to the total and complete payment, indicating that in case of payment default in the principal or interest of the obligation, the amounts due will yield default interest by reason of the resultant by adding two percentage points to the type of interest agreed upon on the note and the expiration. Authenticated of affidavit #2724. Guaranteed credits: Three additional sums equivalent to 10% of the original note of the principal are guaranteed to cover cost, expenses and lawyer fees in case of judicial foreclosure, to cover other anticipated expense that may incur under this mortgage and for interest in addition to those guaranteed by law, and due on presentation, as noted in deed #161, executed in Carolina, on March 13, 2006 before Notary Public Juan Carlos Ortega Torres, recorded on page 205 of volume 1357 in Carolina , property #26,063, 17th inscription.

Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior or preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax liens (express, tacit, implied or legal), or homeowner associations dues, to the extent specified under the applicable Condominium Law, shall continue in effect. It being understood that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The present property will be acquired free and clear of all junior liens. THEREFORE, the first public sale shall be held on the April 23rd, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $1,675,000.00. In the event said first public auction does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a second public auction shall be held on the April 30th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $1,116,666.67, 2/3 parts of the minimum bid for the 1st public sale. If said second auction does not result in the adjudication and sale of the property, a third auction will be held on the May 7th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $837,500.00, ½ of the minimum bid for the 1st public sale. Upon confirmation of the sale, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens. For further particulars, reference is made to the judgment entered by the Court in this case, which can be examined in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, on February 3rd , 2021.

AGUEDO DE LA TORRE, Special Master.

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

TRIANGLE CAYMAN ASSET COMPANY 2, Plaintiff, v.

LUIS MANUEL MORALES SEDA, HIS WIFE SYLVIA ENID CABRERA ROMÁN, AND THE CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THEM,

Defendants.

Case No. 16-cv-3074 (JAG).

RE: BREACH OF CONTRACT, COLLECTION OF MONIES, FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE AND PLEDGE. NOTICE OF SALES.

TO: DEFENDANTS AND GENERAL PUBLIC

On October 11, 2019, the Court entered Judgment in favor of plaintiff, Triangle Cayman Asset Company 2 (“Triangle”) and against defendants, Luis Manuel Morales Seda, his wife Sylvia Enid Cabrera Román, and their Conjugal Partnership (“Defendants”). As of August 31, 2017, the Defendants owe Triangle under the loan documents the principal amount of $2,076,432.20; interests in the amount of $180,553.51 which continue to accrue until full payment of the debt at $302.81 per

diem; late charges in the amount of $8,800.00 and any other advances, charges, fees, or disbursements made by Triangle, on behalf of the Defendants, in accordance with the loan documents, plus costs and agreed attorney’s fees in the amount of $201,500.00. Pursuant to the Judgment, the Order of Execution of Judgment, and the Writ of Execution of Judgment, the undersigned appointed Special Master was ordered to sell, at public auction for U.S. currency in cash or certified check, without appraisement or right to redemption, to the highest bidder, at the office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Room 150 - Federal Building, Carlos Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, or at any other place designated by said Clerk, to cover the sums adjudged to be paid to the Plaintiff, the following properties: Property I: RUSTIC: Located in Islote Ward in Arecibo, with a surface area of 9.833 “cuerdas”, equivalent to 3 hectareas, 86 areas and 48 centiareas of land dedicated to pastures and minor fruits, bounded by the North and West, with property of Carlos Domínguez, by the South and East, with Estate of Basilio Reyes. The property described above is recorded at page 67 of volume 42 of Arecibo, property number 2,138 of the Registry of Property of Puerto Rico, First Section of Arecibo. Property I is described in the Spanish language as follows: RÚSTICA: Radicada en el Barrio Islote de Arecibo, tiene una cabida de 9.833 cuerdas, equivalentes a tres hectáreas, ochenta y seis áreas y cuarenta y ocho centiáreas de terreno dedicadas a pastos y frutos menores, en lindes por el NORTE y OESTE, con tierras de Carlos Domínguez; por el SUR y el ESTE, con la Sucesión de Basilio Reyes. La propiedad antes descrita consta inscrita al folio 67 del volumen 42 de Arecibo, finca número 2,138 del Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección Primera de Arecibo.

Property I is subject to the following liens: Free of charge due to its origin. By itself: MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $964,600.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to Westernbank Puerto Rico, or to its order, subsequently endorsed to Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and thereafter endorsed to Triangle in the principal amount of $964,600.00 with an annual interest of 8% and due on presentation, as per Deed #365, executed on June 8, 2007, before Notary Public Juan Manuel Casanova Rivera, recorded at page 41 of volume 1209 of Arecibo, 23rd inscription.

MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE of the 23rd ins-

cription mortgage, as per Deed #182, executed on December 19, 2008, before Notary Public Genevieve López Stipes, recorded at Karibe of Arecibo, 25th inscription. COMPLAINT ANNOTATION regarding the Mortgage in the principal amount of $964,000.00 of the 23rd inscription, plaintiff Triangle Cayman Asset Company 2 and defendants Luis Manuel Morales Seda, his wife Sylvia Enid Cabrera Román, and the Conjugal Partnership between them, regarding Breach of Contract, Collection of Monies and Execution of Mortgage, Case No. 16-3074 before the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, recorded at Karibe of Arecibo, Annotation C, dated June 1, 2017. This complaint annotation was previously registered at entry 2016-124556-SJ02, dated December 9, 2016. LIEN (embargo) in favor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico against Luis M. Morales Seda in the amount of $2,525.22 for income tax, as per certification of August 15, 2017, registered on August 25, 2017, Lien #ARE17-3782. LIEN (embargo) in favor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico against Luis M. Morales Seda in the amount of $3,695.13 for income tax, as per certification of March 23, 2018, registered on April 19, 2018, Lien #ARE-17-3782. FEDERAL LIEN (embargo) against Luis M. Morales Seda, filed and registered on May 8, 2009, at page 5 of volume 4, entry 3 of federal liens book in the amount of $9,179.94. Property II: RUSTIC: Located in Islote Ward in Arecibo, with a surface area of 86,337.7160 square meters, bounded by the North, with public way from Arecibo to Barceloneta; by the South, with Estate of Antonio Roses and United States; by the Outgoing, with United States and Estate of Carlos Domínguez, Juan Morales and Estate of Basilio Reyes; by the West, with Estate of Borrás, Antonio Roses, Crispina Maldonado, Marcelino Figueroa and Estate of Carlos Domínguez. This is a remnant of this land. The property described above is recorded at page 225 of volume 70 of Arecibo, property number 2,637 of the Registry of Property of Puerto Rico, First Section of Arecibo. Property II is described in the Spanish language as follows: RÚSTICA: Radicada en el Barrio Islote de Arecibo, tiene una cabida de 86,337.7160 metros cuadrados, en lindes por el NORTE, con camino público de Arecibo a Barceloneta; por el SUR, con Sucesión de Antonio Roses y Estados Unidos; por el SALIENTE, con Estados Unidos y Sucesión de Carlos Domínguez, José Morales y Sucesión de Basilio Reyes; por el OES-

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TE, con Sucesión Borras, Antonio Roses, Crispina Maldonado, Marcelino Figueroa y Sucesión de Carlos Domínguez. La anterior descripción corresponde al remanente de esta finca. La propiedad antes descrita consta inscrita al folio 225 del volumen 70 de Arecibo, finca número 2,637 del Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección Primera de Arecibo.

The property is subject to the following liens: Free of charge due to its origin. By itself: MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $906,400.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to Westernbank Puerto Rico, or to its order, subsequently endorsed to Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and thereafter endorsed to Triangle in the principal amount of $906,400.00 with an annual interest of 8% and due on presentation, as per Deed #366 executed on June 8, 2007 before Notary Public Juan Manuel Casanova Rivera, recorded at page 46 of volume 1209 of Arecibo, 31st inscription.

MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE of the 31st inscription mortgage, as per Deed #179 executed on December 19, 2008 before Notary Public Genevieve López Stipes, recorded at Karibe of Arecibo, 33rd inscription. COMPLAINT ANNOTATION regarding the Mortgage in the principal amount of $906,400.00 of 31st inscription, plaintiff Triangle Cayman Asset Company 2 and defendants Luis Manuel Morales Seda, his wife Sylvia Enid Cabrera Román, and the Conjugal Partnership between them, regarding Breach of Contract, Collection of Monies and Execution of Mortgage, Case No. 16-3074 before the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, recorded at Karibe of Arecibo, Annotation D, dated June 1, 2017. This complaint annotation was previously registered at entry 2016-124556-SJ02, dated December 9, 2016. LIEN (embargo) in favor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico against Luis M. Morales Seda in the amount of $2,525.22 for income tax, as per certification of August 15, 2017, registered on August 25, 2017, Lien #ARE17-3782. LIEN (embargo) in favor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico against Luis M. Morales Seda in the amount of $3,695.13 for income tax, as per certification of March 23, 2018, registered on April 19, 2018, Lien #ARE-18-3782. FEDERAL LIEN (embargo) against Luis M. Morales Seda, filed and registered on May 8, 2009, at page 5 of volume 4, entry 3 of federal liens book in the amount of $9,179.94. Property III: URBAN: HORIZONTAL PROPERTY: Commercial Lot, of substantially rectangular shape, situated in the number 13 of the commercial first floor of the Dar-

lington Building in the Muñoz Rivera Avenue in Río Piedras, San Juan, with a private area of 1,190 square feet, equivalent to 110.60 square meters, with lineal measures greater than 18’ and 33” in its width and 64’ 83” in its length. Bounded by the North, with wall that separates this commercial lot from commercial lot number 14; by the South, with wall that separates this commercial lot from commercial lot number 12; by the East, with exterior wall of the building that bounds with properties of Carmen Luisa Freites, Estate of Amoros and others; and by the West, with exterior wall of the building that bounds with Muñoz Rivera Avenue. The principal entrance door communicates directly and immediately with the access that leads and has exit to the public way, hence, the Muñoz Rivera Avenue. The percentage that corresponds in relation to the common elements is 1.2472%. The property described above is recorded at page 208 of volume 771 of Río Piedras North, property number 22,408 of the Registry of Property of Puerto Rico, Second Section of San Juan. Property III is described in the Spanish language as follows: URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Local comercial de forma sustancialmente rectangular que radica en el #13 de la primera planta comercial del Edificio Condominio Darlington en la Avenida Muñoz Rivera de Río Piedras, San Juan, con un área privada de 1,190.00 pies cuadrados, equivalentes a 110.60 metros cuadrados, siendo sus medidas lineales mayores de dieciocho pies con treinta y tres centésimas de pie en su ancho por sesenta y cuatro pies con ochenta tres centésimas de pie en su largo. Colinda por el NORTE, con la pared que separa este local comercial del local comercial #14; por el SUR, con la pared que separa este local comercial del local comercial #12; por el ESTE, con la pared exterior del edificio que da a la colindancia con propiedades de Carmen Luisa Freites, Sucesión Amoros y otros; y por el OESTE, con la pared exterior del edificio que da a la colindancia con la Avenida Muñoz Rivera. Su puerta principal de entrada comunica directa e inmediatamente con los accesos que conducen y tiene salida a la vía pública, o sea, a la Avenida Muñoz Rivera. El porcentaje que le corresponde en relación con los elementos comunes es de 1.2472%. The property described above is recorded at page 208 of volume 771 of Río Piedras North, property number 22,408 of the Registry of Property of Puerto Rico, Second Section of San Juan. The property is subject to the following liens: By its origin:

Easement of Sewerage in favor of couple Clar Bossó. By itself: MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $98,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to The Bank & Trust of Puerto Rico, or to its order, subsequently endorsed to Westernbank Puerto Rico, thereafter endorsed to Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and thereafter endorsed to Triangle in the principal amount of $98,000.00 with an annual interest of 9.25% and due on presentation, as per Deed #89 executed on March 12, 1999 before Notary Public Luis M. Nolla Vilá, recorded at page 194 of volume 923 of Río Piedras, 17th inscription.

MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $32,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to R-G Premier Bank of Puerto Rico, or its order, subsequently endorsed to Westernbank Puerto Rico, thereafter endorsed to Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, and thereafter endorsed to Triangle in the principal amount of $32,000.00 with an annual interest of 6.75% and due on presentation, as per Deed #12 executed on January 21, 2003 before Notary Public Joisette Marie Rosa Rodríguez, recorded at mobile page 1441 of Río Piedras, 18th inscription.

Pursuant to Deed #12 of first mortgage pari-passu, the mortgages at 17th and 18th inscriptions are equalized in ranking, both constituting first rank mortgages. MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $14,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to Westernbank Puerto Rico, subsequently endorsed to Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, and thereafter endorsed to Triangle in the principal amount of $14,000.00 with an annual interest of 8% and due on presentation, as per Deed #368 executed on June 8, 2007 before Notary Public Juan Manuel Casanova Rivera, recorded at page 82 of volume 1564 of Río Piedras, 19th inscription. MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE of the 17th inscription mortgage, as per Deed #363 executed on June 8, 2008 before Notary Public Juan Manuel Casanova Rivera, and as per Rectification Act executed on July 23, 2008 before Notary Public Gary E. Biaggi Silva, recorded at page 82 of volume 1565 of Río Piedras, 20th inscription. MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE of the 18th inscription mortgage, as per Deed #364 executed on June 8, 2007 before Notary Public Juan Manuel Casanova Rivera, and as per Rectification Act executed on July 23, 2008 before Notary Public Gary E. Biaggi Silva, recorded at page 82 of volume 1565 of Río Piedras, 21st inscription. MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE of the 18th inscription mortgage, as per Deed #178 executed on December 9, 2008 before No-

20 tary Public Genevieve López Stipes, and as per Notarial Act executed on January 9, 2009 before Notary Public Genevieve López Stipes, recorded at page 83 of volume 1565 of Río Piedras, 22nd inscription. MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE of the 17th inscription mortgage, as per Deed #180 executed on December 19, 2008 before Notary Public Genevieve López Stipes, and as per Notarial Act executed on January 9, 2009 before Notary Public Genevieve López Stipes, recorded at page 84 of volume 1565 of Río Piedras, 23rd inscription. MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE of the 19th inscription mortgage, as per Deed #181 executed on December 19, 2008 before Notary Public Genevieve López Stipes, and as per Notarial Act executed on January 9, 2009 before Notary Public Genevieve López Stipes, recorded at page 84 of volume 1565 of Río Piedras, 24th inscription. COMPLAINT ANNOTATION in favor of plaintiff Triangle Cayman Asset Company 2, versus defendants Luis Manuel Morales Seda, his wife Sylvia Enid Cabrera Román, and the Conjugal Partnership between them, regarding Breach of Contract, Collection of Monies and Execution of Mortgage, Case No. 16-3074 before the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, recorded at Karibe of Arecibo, Annotation A, dated June 1, 2017. This complaint annotation was previously registered at entry 2016-124556-SJ02, dated December 9, 2016. LIEN (embargo) in favor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico against Luis M. Morales Seda in the amount of $2,525.22 for income tax, as per certification of August 15, 2017, registered on August 25, 2017, Lien #ARE17-3782. LIEN (embargo) in favor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico against Luis M. Morales Seda in the amount of $3,695.13 for income tax, as per certification of March 23, 2018, registered on April 19, 2018, Lien #ARE-18-3782. FEDERAL LIEN (embargo) against Luis M. Morales Seda, filed and registered on May 8, 2009, at page 5 of volume 4, entry 3 of federal liens book in the amount of $9,179.94. Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior and preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax, liens, (express, tacit, implied or legal), shall continue in effect. It being understood further that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that

the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The liens executed are over the properties, and for the purpose of the first judicial sales the minimum bid amount is as follows: a) Property I - The amount of $964,600.00, as set forth in the mortgage deed, shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the first public sale. Should the first public sale fail to produce an award or adjudication, two-thirds of the aforementioned amount or $643,066.67 shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the second public sale. Should there be no award or adjudication at the second public sale, the minimum bidding amount for the third public sale shall be $482,300.00. b) Property II The amount of $906,400.00, as set forth in the mortgage deed, shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the first public sale. Should the first public sale fail to produce an award or adjudication, two-thirds of the aforementioned amount or $604,266.67 shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the second public sale. Should there be no award or adjudication at the second public sale, the minimum bidding amount for the third public sale shall be $453,200.00. c) Property III The amount of $130,000.00, as set forth in the mortgage deeds in pari-passu at 17th inscription ($98,000.00) and 18th inscription ($32,000.00), shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the first public sale. Should the first public sale fail to produce an award or adjudication, two-thirds of the aforementioned amount or $86,666.67 shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the second public sale. Should there be no award or adjudication at the second public sale, the minimum bidding amount for the third public sale shall be $65,000.00.

Said sales to be conducted by the appointed Special Master are subject to confirmation by the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the deed of conveyance and possession to the properties may be executed and delivered after the judicial sales.

Upon confirmation of the sales, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens. THEREFORE, public notice is hereby given that the appointed Special Master –pursuant to the provisions of the Judgment, the Order of Execution of Judgment, and the Writ of Execution of Judgment, on the 26th day of March, 2021, at 10:15 a.m. for Property I; at 10:20 a.m. for Property II; and at 10:25 a.m. for Property III, on the sidewalk in front of the main gate entrance of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Federal Building, 150

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Carlos Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico– will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the properties described herein, the proceeds of said sales to be applied in the manner and form provided by the Court’s Judgment. Should the first judicial sales set hereinabove be unsuccessful, the second judicial sales of the properties described in this Notice will be held on the 5th day of April, 2021, at 10:15 a.m. for Property I; at 10:20 a.m. for Property II; and at 10:25 a.m. for Property III, on the sidewalk in front of the main gate entrance of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico located at the address indicated above. Should the second judicial sales set hereinabove be unsuccessful, the third judicial sales of the properties described in this Notice will be held on the 12th day of April, 2021, at 10:15 a.m. for Property I; at 10:20 a.m. for Property II; and at 10:25 a.m. for Property III, on the sidewalk in front of the main gate entrance of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico located at the address indicated above. The records of the captioned case and of these proceedings may be examined by the parties at the Clerk’s Office of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Room 150 Federal Building, 150 Carlos Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 19th day of February, 2021. AGUEDO DE LA TORRE, Appointed Special Master.

LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO.

BAUTISTA REO PR CORP. Plaintiff v.

OROS VERDES, INC.

Defendant CIVIL NO. 16-2836 (CCC).

COLLECTION OF MONIES, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE. NOTICE OF SALE.

TO: DEFENDANT AND GENERAL PUBLIC

On February 16, 2018, this Court issued Opinion and Order, and on the same date, Judgment was entered in favor of Bautista. To date, Defendant has not satisfied the Judgment.

Consequently, there is an outstanding balance as of June 22, 2017, Defendant owes Plaintiff the sum of $141,171.54, which consists of $107,935.07 in principal; interests in the amount of $14,483.81, which continues to accrue until full payment of the debt at the rate of $19.49 per diem; accrued late charges in the amount of $3,3,471.16, valuations and property inspections valued at $1,001.50, and any other advance, charge, fee or disbursements made by Bau-

tista, on behalf of Defendant, in accordance with the Loan Agreement as well as under the other loan documents, plus costs and agreed attorneys’ fees in the amount of $14,280.00. Pursuant to the said judgment and/or the Order of Execution of Judgment, the undersigned appointed Special Master was ordered to sell, at public auction for U.S. currency in cash or certified check, without appraisement or right to redemption, to the highest bidder, at the office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Room 150 - Federal Building, Carlos Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, or at any other place designated by said Clerk, to cover the sums adjudged to be paid to the plaintiff, the following property: URBAN: HORIZONTAL PROPERTY: Apartment number 203 of the Playa Fortuna Condominium, located in the Mameyes ward of the municipality of Luquillo, Puerto Rico. This Apartment is built out of reinforced concrete and concrete blocks and is composed of one level. Its access door gives it access to the B stairway located in the EAST side of the building being continuous to the WEST and EAST terraces located in the ground level which border a communal sidewalk which grants access to the parking area which borders public road number one which gives access to the lot where the Condominium was built. The stairs, terraces, sidewalk and parking are common elements.

Area of the Apartment: 839.94 square feet equivalent to 78.06 square meters. Its boundaries are: by the NORTH, at a distance of 18 feet equivalent to 5.49 meters with exterior wall that separates it from a general common area composed of the north or back patio; by the SOUTH, at a distance of 18 feet equivalent to 5.49 meters with exterior wall that separates it from general common area composed of the south or front patio; by the WEST, at a distance of 48 feet and 2 feet, totaling 50 feet equivalent to 14.63 meters, 0.61 meters and 15.24 meters with Apartment 502 and exterior wall that separates it from general common area composed of the southern or front patio; and by the EAST, in four distances of 18 feet 9 inches, 12 feet 3 inches, 17 feet and 2 feet totaling 50 feet equivalent to 5.72 meters, 3.73 meters, 5.18 meters, 0.61 meters respectively with Apartment 202 and exterior wall that separate it from general common area (front or southern patio); And by the EAST in four distances of 18 feet 9 inches, 12 feet 3 inches, 17 feet and 2 feet totaling 50 feet equivalent to 5.72 me-

ters, 3.73 meters, 5.18 meters, 0.61 meters and 15.24 meters with Apartment 204, stairway B, Apartment 204, and exterior wall that separates it from general common area composed of the front or southern patio (SIC). This Apartment is composed of kitchen, living room, open balcony, two bedrooms each one with a closet. The master room has a private bath; linen closet and a common bathroom. Parking: To this Apartment belongs parking #203 according to the inscription plans. This Apartment has a 10% participation in the common elements of the building.”

The property described above is recorded at page 196 of volume 271 of Luquillo, property number 12,874, Registry of Property, Section of Fajardo.

The Property is described in the Spanish language as follows: URBANA: Propiedad Horizontal; Apartamento número 203 del Condominio Playa Fortuna, situada en el Barrio Mameyes del término municipal de Luquillo, Puerto Rico. Este apartamento está construido en hormigón armado y bloques de hormigón. Consta de un solo nivel. Su puerta de entrada da acceso a la escalera B, ubicada en el lado Este del edificio y la misma es continua hasta las terrazas Oeste y Este, ubicadas a nivel terrero, las cuales a su vez colindan con una acera comunal que da acceso al área de estacionamiento y este a su vez colinda con la calle pública número 1 que da acceso al solar donde se construyó el edificio.

Las escaleras, las terrazas, la acera y el estacionamiento son elementos comunes. Área; este apartamento tiene un área total de 839.94 pies cuadrados, equivalentes a 78.06 metros cuadrados. Linderos; por el NORTE, en distancia de 18 pies, equivalentes 5.49 metros con pare exterior que lo separa del aérea común general constituida por el patio Norte o posterior; por el SUR, en una distancia de 18 pies, equivalentes a 5.49 metros, pare exterior que lo separa del aérea común general constituida por el patio Sur o delantero; por el OESTE, en 2 alineaciones, 48 pies y 2 pies que suman 50 pies, equivalentes a 14.63 metros, 0.61 metros y 15.24 metros respectivamente, colindando con apartamento 202 y con pared exterior que lo separa del área común general constituida por el patio SUR o delantero; por el ESTE, en 4 alineaciones, 18 pies 9 pulgadas, 12 pies 3 pulgadas, 17 pies y 2 pies que suman 50 pies, equivalentes respectivamente a 5.72 metros, 3.73 metros, 5.18 metros, 0.61 metros respectivamente colindando con apartamento 202 y con pared exterior que lo separa del área común general

constituida por el patio SUR o delantero; por el ESTE, en 4 alineaciones, 18 pies 9, pulgadas, 12 pies 3 pulgadas, 17 pies y 2 pies que suman 50 pies, equivalentes respectivamente a 5.72 metros, 3.73 metros, 5.18 metros, 0.61 metros y 15.24 metros colindando cada alineación respectivamente, con apartamento 204, escalera B, apartamento 204 y pared exterior que lo separa del área común general constituida por el patio SUR o delantero (SIC).

Este apartamento consta de cocina, sala, comedor, balcón abierto, 2 dormitorios, cada uno con closet, el dormitorio principal cuenta con baño privado. “linen closet” (percha para ropa de cama), y un baño común.

Estacionamiento: A este apartamento le corresponde el estacionamiento #203, según marcado en los planos.

Participación: A este apartamento le corresponde una participación de 10%, en los elementos comunes del edificio.”

The property is subject to the following liens: BY ITS ORIGIN: Free and clear. BY ITSELF: MORTGAGE guaranteeing a note payable to the order of Doral Bank in the principal amount of $142,800.00 with an annual interest rate of 6.50% and due on February 1, 2032, as per deed number 69, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on January 31, 2002, before Notary Public Kristina Vivoni Girod, recorded at page 196 of volume 271 of Luquillo, 3rd inscription.

LIS PENDENS: Filed on October 17, 2016 to the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Civil Case #162836, about Collection of Monies and Foreclosure of Mortgage; plaintiff: Bautista Cayman Asset Company, defendant: Oros Verdes, Inc., amount owed $134,657.94; recorded on January 26, 2017 to the Karibe Volume, annotation A. (2016-104666-FA01). Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior and preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax, liens, (express, tacit, implied or legal), shall continue in effect. It being understood further that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The lien executed is over the property, and for the purposes of the first judicial sale the minimum bid amount is as follows: The amount of $142,800.00, as set forth in the mortgage deed, shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the first public sale. Should the first public sale fail to produ-

ce an award or adjudication, two-thirds of the aforementioned amount or $95,200.00 shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the second public sale. Should there be no award or adjudication at the second public sale, the minimum bidding amount for the third public sale shall be $71,400.00.

Said sale to be made by the appointed Special Master is subject to confirmation by the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the deed of conveyance and possession to the property may be executed and delivered after the judicial sale. Upon confirmation of the sale, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens. THEREFORE, public notice is hereby given that the appointed Special Master, pursuant to the provisions of the Judgment herein before referred to, will, on the 26th day of March, 2021, at 10:35 a.m., on the sidewalk in front of the main gate entrance of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the property described herein, the proceeds of said sale to be applied in the manner and form provided by the Court’s Judgment. Should the first judicial sale set hereinabove be unsuccessful, the second judicial sale of the property described in this Notice will be held on the 5th day of April, 2021, at 10:35 a.m., on the sidewalk in front of the main gate entrance of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. Should the second judicial sale set hereinabove be unsuccessful, the third judicial sale of the property described in this Notice will be held on the 12th day of April, 2021, at 10:35 a.m. on the sidewalk in front of the main gate entrance of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.

The records of the case and of these proceedings may be examined by the parties at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 23th day of February, 2021. AGUEDO DE LA TORRE, Appointed Special Master.

2018-1.

DEMANDANTE VS.

Sucesión de Domingo Negrón Negrón t/c/c Carlos Domingo Negrón Negrón compuesta por Maria Judith Negrón Marrero, Carmen Milagros Negrón Marrero, Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal como posibles miembros de nombres desconocidos; Centro de Recaudación de Ingresos Municipales y a los Estados Unidos de América

DEMANDADOS CIVIL NUM.: CD2016-0568.

SOBRE: Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria. EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: Público en General A: SUCESIÓN DE DOMINGO NEGRÓN NEGRÓN T/C/C CARLOS DOMINGO NEGRÓN NEGRÓN COMPUESTA POR MARIA JUDITH NEGRÓN MARRERO, CARMEN MILAGROS NEGRÓN MARRERO, FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLES MIEMBROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES Y A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA

Yo, Miguel Burgos Ortiz, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Toa Alta, a los demandados, acreedores y al público en general con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se describe, y al público en general, por la presente CERTIFICO, ANUNCIO y HAGO CONSTAR: Que el día 7 de abril de 2021, a las 9:30 am en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Toa Alta, Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, procederé a vender en Pública Subasta, al mejor postor, la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria mediante Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, la cual se notificó y archivó en LEGAL NOTICE autos el día 21 de mayo de ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO 2019. Los autos y todos los doDE PUERTO RICO TRIBUcumentos correspondientes al NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA procedimiento incoado, estarán SALA DE TOA ALTA. de manifiesto en la Secretaría WILMINGTON SAVINGS durante horas laborables. Que FUND SOCIETY, FSB, en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera not in its individual capacity, but solely as subasta a celebrarse, se celetrustee of RMF BUYOUT brará una segunda subasta para la venta de la susodicha ACQUISITION TRUST propiedad, el día 14 de abril de

The San Juan Daily Star 2021, a las 9:30 am; y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 21 de abril de 2021, a las 9:30 am en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que ha sido liberado por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Toa Alta, en el caso de epígrafe con fecha de 29 de agosto de 2019, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad ubicado en: Lot 7 SR 164 KM 12.2 A Ortiz Sector Palmarejo, Corozal PR 00783, y que se describe a continuación: RÚSTICA: Parcela número siete (7), parcela de terreno localizada en el barrio Palmarejo de Corozal, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de dos mil trescientos doce punto ocho mil treinta y dos (2,312.8032) metros cuadrados equivalentes a cero punto cinco mil ochocientos ochenta y cuatro (0.5884) cuerdas; en lindes por el NORESTE, con la Sucesión Luis Mediavilla (hijo) en treinta y cuatro punto trescientos setenta y cuatro (34.374) metros; por el SUROESTE, en tres distancias, la primera de veinticuatro punto cero treinta y nueve (24.039) metros, con camino a dedicarse a uso público, la segunda de forma indentada en diez punto cero cero (10.00) metros con área de viraje del camino para dedicarse a uso público y la tercera en quince punto cuatrocientos sesenta y nueve (15.469) metros, con la parcela número ocho (8); por el SURESTE, en sesenta y seis punto quinientos veintinueve (66.529) metros, con la parcela número seis (6); por el NOROESTE, en distancias en forma de curvas con la faja de protección del Rio Mavilla en setenta y cinco punto ciento sesenta y nueve (75.169) metros y con área de viraje del camino a dedicarse a uso público en cinco punto cero cero (5.00) metros. Finca número 12,133, inscrita al folio 203 del volumen 232 de Corozal. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Barranquitas. La subasta se llevará a cabo para satisfacer, hasta donde alcance, el importe de las cantidades adeudadas a la parte demandante conforme a la sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: $61,521.50, por concepto de balance principal del préstamo más intereses acumulados al 20 de mayo de 2016, y los cuáles continúan acumulándose a razón de 5.810% anual hasta su completo pago; más la cantidad de $10,200.00, equivalente al 10% de la suma principal original pactada, estipulada para

costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado; más recargos acumulados hasta la fecha en que se pague la deuda; más cualquiera suma de dinero por concepto de contribuciones, primas de seguro hipotecario y riesgo, así como cualesquiera otras sumas pactadas en la escritura de hipoteca, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 26, otorgada el día 10 de marzo de 2010, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, ante el Notario Público Carlos Domingo Negron Negron y consta inscrita al folio 171 del tomo 314 de Corozal, Puerto Rico, finca número 12,133, Registro de la Propiedad de Barranquitas. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta del inmueble antes descrito será la suma de $102,000.00 según se establece en la escritura de hipoteca antes relacionada. En caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en su primera subasta se ordena la celebración de una segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, en la cual, la cantidad mínima será una equivalente a 2/3 parte de aquella, o sea la suma de $68,000.00; desierta también la segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, se ordena la celebración de una tercera subasta en la cual, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado para la primera subasta, es decir la suma de $51,000.00. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación, entiéndase efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. 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

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 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. Una vez efectuada la venta de dicha propiedad, el Alguacil procederá a otorgar la escritura de traspaso al licitador victorioso en subasta, quien podrá ser la parte demandante, cuya oferta podrá aplicarse a la extinción parcial o total de la obligación reconocida por la sentencia dictada en este caso. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Si el producto de la venta fuere insuficiente para satisfacer la cantidad reclamada, se procederá a la ejecución de la sentencia en contra de la parte demandada por el remanente de las sumas no satisfechas, mediante embargo y venta en ejecución de cualesquiera otros bienes propiedad de la parte demandada en cantidad suficiente para dejar cubierta y totalmente satisfecha a la parte demandante cualquier deficiencia o parte insoluta de la sentencia dictada a su favor según dispuesto en la sentencia dictada en este caso. Se dispone, conforme con la sentencia dictada en este caso que, una vez efectuada la subasta y vendido el bien inmueble, los adjudicatarios sean puestos en posesión del mismo dentro del término de veinte (20) días por el Alguacil de este Honorable Tribunal y los actuales poseedores lanzados del referido inmueble. De ser ello necesario, el Alguacil podrá diligenciar el Acta de Subasta que se expida en horas laborales, de día, los 5 días de la semana y podrá romper cualquier cerradura o candado que dé acceso al inmueble objeto de este desalojo. Y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general, se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley, mediante edicto, en un periódico de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, una vez por semana, por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, y para su fijación en tres (3) lugares públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía, y se le notificará además a la parte demandada vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto de Subasta para conocimiento y compare-

cencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, a 25 de febrero de 2021. MIGUEL BURGOS ORTIZ, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE TOA ALTA.

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

Reverse Mortgage Funding, LLC. DEMANDANTE VS.

Sucesión de Daisy J. Anadón Ramírez t/c/c Daisy Anadón viuda de Vasallo t/c/c Daisy Juanita Anadón Ramírez t/c/c Daisy Anadón compuesta por Víctor Anadón, Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal como posibles herederos de nombres desconocidos, Centro de Recaudaciones Municipales; y a los Estados Unidos de América.

DEMANDADOS CIVIL NUM.: JCD2017-0449.

SALA: 406. SOBRE: Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria. EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: Público en General A: SUCESIÓN DE DAISY J. ANADÓN RAMÍREZ T/C/C DAISY ANADÓN VIUDA DE VASALLO T/C/C DAISY JUANITA ANADÓN RAMÍREZ T/C/C DAISY ANADÓN COMPUESTA POR VÍCTOR ANADÓN, FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS, CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES MUNICIPALES; Y A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA.

Yo, MIGUEL A. TORRES AYALA, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Ponce, a los demandados, acreedores y al público en general con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se describe, y al público en general, por la presente CERTIFICO, ANUNCIO y HAGO CONSTAR: Que el día 14 de abril de 2021, a las 1:45 de la tarde, en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico, procederé a vender en Pública Subasta, al mejor postor, la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria mediante Sentencia

dictada en el caso de epígrafe, la cual se notificó y archivó en autos el día 3 marzo de 2020.

Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría durante horas laborables. Que en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una segunda subasta para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día 21 de abril de 2021, a las 1:45 de la tarde; y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 28 de abril de 2021, a las 1:45 de la tarde en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que ha sido liberado por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Ponce, en el caso de epígrafe con fecha de 15 de junio de 2020, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad ubicado en: 2745 (2nd) EL Monte Street, El Monte Development, Ponce, PR 00976, y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar radicado en el Barrio Cerrillo del término municipal de Ponce, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de Mil Quinientos Sesenta y Dos punto Nueve mil setecientos setenta y siete (1562.9777) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, en treinta punto cincuenta y seis (30.56) metros, con parte de la finca principal de la cual se segrega; por el Sur, en dos alineaciones irregulares de diecisiete punto cincuenta y nueve (17.59) metros y dieciséis punto cincuenta (16.50) metros, con la Calle de la Urbanización El Monte; por el Este, en cincuenta punto catorce (50.14) metros, con el lote A de la Urbanización; y por el Oeste, en cuarenta y seis punto cincuenta y siete (46.57) metros, con el lote C de la Urbanización el Monte. Enclava una edificación de dos plantas. Finca número 35,266, inscrita al folio 72 del tomo 1578 de Ponce. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección I de Ponce. La subasta se llevará a cabo para satisfacer, hasta donde alcance, el importe de las cantidades adeudadas a la parte demandante conforme a la sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: $390,958.70, incluyendo intereses y otros gastos acumulados hasta el 30 de junio de 2017, y los cuales continúan acumulándose a razón del 3.79% por ciento anual, hasta su completo pago; más la cantidad de $41,700.00, equivalente al 10% de la suma principal original pactada, estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de

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abogado; más recargos acumulados hasta la fecha en que se pague la deuda; más cualquiera suma de dinero por concepto de contribuciones, primas de seguro hipotecario y riesgo, así como cualesquiera otras sumas pactadas en la escritura de hipoteca, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 135, otorgada el día 13 de febrero de 2009, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, ante el Notario Público Raul Rivera Burgos y consta inscrita al folio 1 del tomo 2031 de Ponce Norte, Puerto Rico, finca número 35266, Registro de la Propiedad de Ponce, Sección I de Ponce. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta del inmueble antes descrito será la suma de $417,000.00 según se establece en la escritura de hipoteca antes relacionada. En caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en su primera subasta se ordena la celebración de una segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, en la cual, la cantidad mínima será una equivalente a 2/3 parte de aquella, o sea la suma de $278,000.00; desierta también la segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, se ordena la celebración de una tercera subasta en la cual, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado para la primera subasta, es decir la suma de $208,500.00. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación, entiéndase efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. 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 fe-

chas, 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. Entiéndase: Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor de Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $625,500.00, con intereses al 3.79% anual, vencedero el día 17 de mayo de 2088, constituida mediante la escritura número 136, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 13 de febrero de 2009, ante el notario Raúl Rivera Burgos, e inscrita al folio 1 vuelto del tomo 2031 de Ponce, finca número 35,266, inscripción 15ª.

Una vez efectuada la venta de dicha propiedad, el Alguacil procederá a otorgar la escritura de traspaso al licitador victorioso en subasta, quien podrá ser la parte demandante, cuya oferta podrá aplicarse a la extinción parcial o total de la obligación reconocida por la sentencia dictada en este caso. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Si el producto de la venta fuere insuficiente para satisfacer la cantidad reclamada, se procederá a la ejecución de la sentencia en contra de la parte demandada por el remanente de las sumas no satisfechas, mediante embargo y venta en ejecución de cualesquiera otros bienes propiedad de la parte demandada en cantidad suficiente para dejar cubierta y totalmente satisfecha a la parte demandante cualquier deficiencia o parte insoluta de la sentencia dictada a su favor según dispuesto en la sentencia dictada en este caso. Se dispone, conforme con la sentencia dictada en este caso que, una vez efectuada la subasta y vendido el bien inmueble, los adjudicatarios sean puestos en posesión del mismo dentro del término de veinte (20) días por el Alguacil de este Honorable Tribunal y los actuales poseedores lanzados del referido inmueble. De ser ello necesario, el Alguacil podrá diligenciar el Acta de Subasta que se expida en horas laborales, de día, los 5 días de la semana y podrá romper cualquier cerradura o candado que dé acceso al inmueble objeto de este desalojo. Y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general, se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley, mediante edicto, en un periódico de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, una vez por semana, por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, y para su

fijación en tres (3) lugares públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía, y se le notificará además a la parte demandada vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto de Subasta para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Ponce, Puerto Rico, a 04 de febrero de 2021.

MIGUEL A TORRES AYALA, ALGUACIL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE PONCE.

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

Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. DEMANDANTE VS.

Mercedes Quiñones Quiñones, t/c/c Mercedes Ortiz, t/c/c Mercedes Quiñones por sí y como miembro de la Sucesión de Augusto Elias Ortiz Brito; Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal como miembros de la Sucesión de Augusto Elias Ortiz Brito, Centro de Recaudaciones de Ingresos Municipales y a los Estados Unidos de América.

DEMANDADOS CIVIL NUM.: PO2019CV03752, SALA: SOBRE: Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria. EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: Público en General A: MERCEDES QUIÑONES QUIÑONES, T/C/C MERCEDES ORTIZ, T/C/C MERCEDES QUIÑONES POR SÍ Y COMO MIEMBRO DE LA SUCESIÓN DE AUGUSTO ELIAS ORTIZ BRITO; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO MIEMBROS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE AUGUSTO ELIAS ORTIZ BRITO, CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES Y A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA. Yo, Manuel Maldonado, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Ponce, a los demandados, acreedores y al público en general con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se

22 describe, y al público en general, por la presente CERTIFICO, ANUNCIO y HAGO CONSTAR:

Que el día 14 de abril de 2021, a las 2:00 de la tarde en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico, procederé a vender en Pública Subasta, al mejor postor, la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria mediante Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, el 10 de noviembre de 2020, la cual se notificó y archivó en autos el día 17 de noviembre de 2020. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría durante horas laborables. Que en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una segunda subasta para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día 21 de abril de 2021, a las 2:00 de la tarde; y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 28 de abril de 2021, a las 2:00 de la tarde en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado.

Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que ha sido liberado por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Ponce, en el caso de epígrafe con fecha de 19 de enero de 2021, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad ubicado en: Km 9.6 SR-132 Barrio Cotto Quebrada Peñuelas, PR 00624, y que se describe a continuación: “RÚSTICA: Solar que radica frente a una Carretera Municipal en el Barrio Coto del Municipio de Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de setecientos setenta y tres punto treinta y tres (773.33) metros cuadrados, equivalentes a cero punto mil novecientos sesenta y ocho (0.1968) cuerdas. En lindes por el NORTE, en veintisiete punto veintiocho (27.28) metros, con la Carretera que conduce del Barrio Coto a Peñuelas; por el SUR, ESTE y OESTE, en veintisiete punto cero uno (27.01) metros y veintiocho punto sesenta y dos (28.62) metros y veintiocho punto sesenta y cinco (28.65) metros, respectivamente, con terrenos de la finca principal de la cual se segrega. Enclava una casa de dos plantas.” Finca número 3,684 inscrita al folio 175 del tomo 255 de Peñuelas. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección II de Ponce.

La subasta se llevará a cabo para satisfacer, hasta donde alcance, el importe de las canti-

dades adeudadas a la parte demandante conforme a la sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: $210,083.27, por concepto de balance de principal, más intereses acumulados, y los cuales continúan acumulándose a razón del 5.250% por ciento anual hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad de $25,500.00, equivalente al 10% de la suma principal original pactada, estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado; más recargos acumulados hasta la fecha en que se pague la deuda; más cualquiera suma de dinero por concepto de contribuciones, primas de seguro hipotecario y riesgo, así como cualesquiera otras sumas pactadas en la escritura de hipoteca, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 22, otorgada el día 10 de diciembre de 2010, Ponce, Puerto Rico, ante el Notario Público Luis A. Colón Ortiz y consta inscrita al folio 175 del tomo 255 de Peñuelas, finca número 3684, Registro de la Propiedad de Ponce, Sección II de Ponce. 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. Entiéndase: Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor del Secretario de la Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $255,000.00, con intereses al 5.25% anual, vencedero el día 26 de febrero de 2086 constituida mediante la escritura número 23, otorgada en Ponce, Puerto Rico, el día 10 de diciembre de 2010, ante el notario Luis A. Colón Ortiz, e inscrita al folio 175 del tomo 255 de Peñuelas, finca 3684 inscripción 9na. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta del inmueble antes descrito será la suma de $255,000.00 según se establece en la escritura de hipoteca antes relacionada. En caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en su

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primera subasta se ordena la celebración de una segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, en la cual, la cantidad mínima será una equivalente a 2/3 parte de aquella, o sea la suma de $170,000.00; desierta también la segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, se ordena la celebración de una tercera subasta en la cual, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado para la primera subasta, es decir la suma de $127,500.00. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación, entiéndase efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. Una vez efectuada la venta de dicha propiedad, el Alguacil procederá a otorgar la escritura de traspaso al licitador victorioso en subasta, quien podrá ser la parte demandante, cuya oferta podrá aplicarse a la extinción parcial o total de la obligación reconocida por la sentencia dictada en este caso. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Si el producto de la venta fuere insuficiente para satisfacer la cantidad reclamada, se procederá a la ejecución de la sentencia en contra de la parte demandada por el remanente de las sumas no satisfechas, mediante embargo y venta en ejecución de cualesquiera otros bienes propiedad de la parte demandada en cantidad suficiente para dejar cubierta y totalmente satisfecha a la parte demandante cualquier deficiencia o parte insoluta de la sentencia dictada a su favor según dispuesto en la sentencia dictada en este caso. Se dispone, conforme con la sentencia dictada en este caso que, una vez efectuada la subasta y vendido el bien inmueble, los adjudicatarios sean puestos en posesión del mismo dentro del término de veinte (20) días por el Alguacil de este Honorable Tribunal y los actuales poseedores lanzados del referido inmueble. De ser ello necesario, el Alguacil podrá diligenciar el Acta de Subasta que se expida en horas laborales, de día, los 5 días de la semana

y podrá romper cualquier cerradura o candado que dé acceso al inmueble objeto de este desalojo. Y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general, se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley, mediante edicto, en un periódico de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, una vez por semana, por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, y para su fijación en tres (3) lugares públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía, y se le notificará además a la parte demandada vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto de Subasta para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Ponce, Puerto Rico, a 19 de febrero de 2021. MANUEL MALDONADO, ALGUACIL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE PONCE. ***

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANClA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE MAYAGÜEZ SALA SUPERIOR

ALICIA MELENDEZ, ET ALS. Demandantes V.

RESTAURANTE DON MACETA INC; TRIPLE S PROPIEDAD; CORP ORACION XYZ ; SR. FULANO DE TAL; ASEGURADORA ABC

Demandados Caso Núm.: MZ2020CV00660.

Sala: 206. Sobre: DAÑOS Y PERJUICIOS. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA. EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: RESTAURANTE DON MACETA, INC.

POR LA PRESENTE, se le emplaza para que presente al Tribunal su alegación responsiva a la Demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días de haber sido diligenciado este emplazamiento, excluyéndose el día del diligenciamiento 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, de no tener representación legal. 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 reme-

dio solicitado en la demanda o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente.

Bufete Bracete & Ruiz Lcdo. José M. Bracete, RUA Número 19,038 Lcda. Caren A. Ruiz Pérez, RUA Número 19,900 #160 Ave. Universidad Interamericana San Germán, PR 00683 Tel - Fax: 787-264-4444 Expedido bajo mi firma y el Sello del Tribunal, hoy día 9 de marzo de 2021. LCDA. NORMA G. SANTANA IRIZARRY, SECRETARIA REGIONAL II. REBECA MEDINA FIGUEROA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR TRIBUNAL I.

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SANTANDER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC Demandante Vs.

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (FDIC) COMO SUCESOR EN DERECHO DE DORAL BANK LLC, POR CONDUCTO DE SU AGENTE RESIDENTE FGR CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES CON INTERÉS

Demandados Civil Núm.: SJ2021CV00952.

Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ HIPOTECARIO EXTRAVIADO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO.

A: JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE (Personas desconocidas con posible interés)

En este caso la parte demandante ha radicado Demanda para que se decrete judicialmente el saldo de un pagaré hipotecario a favor de Doral Bank o a su orden, por la suma principal de CUATROCIENTOS CUARENTA MIL DÓLARES ($440,000.00), con intereses al ocho y un cuatro por ciento (8 1/4%) anual y vencimiento el primero de noviembre de dos mil trece (2013). Dicho pagaré fue suscrito el 14 de octubre de 2003 mediante la escritura número 480, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 14 de octubre de 2003, ante el Notario Público Roberto J. Alfonso, y está garantizado por hipoteca sobre la propiedad sita en Avenida A Solar 5 en el plano de la Urbanización Eleanor Roosevelt, que se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número cinco (5) de la Avenida A en el Plano de la Urbanización Eleanor Roosevelt, preparado por la Puerto

Rico Reconstruction Administration, en el Barrio de Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de Quinientos Cincuenta y Ocho punto Nueve mil Ochocientos cuatro y Siete metros cuadrados (558.9847), equivalentes a cero (O) hectáreas, cincuenta y ocho (58) centiáreas y nueve mil cuatrocientos ochenta y siete (9.487) diez milésimas en lindes por el Norte, con la Avenida A, distancia de dieciséis (16) metros; por el Sur, con la Urbanización Baldrich, en veinte punto cincuenta y cinco (20.55) metros; por el Este, con terrenos del Gobierno Federal, en distancia de treinta punto once (30.11) metros y por el Oeste, con prolongación de la calle Abolición de la y nueve (31.59) metros. Inscrita al folio doscientos doce (212) del tomo quinientos cuarenta y siete (547) de Rio Piedras Norte, finca número catorce mil ciento treinta y siete (14,137), Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección Segunda. La parte demandante alega que dicho Pagaré se ha extraviado, según más detalladamente consta en la Demanda radicada que puede examinarse en la Secretaría de este Tribunal.

Por tratarse de una obligación hipotecaria, y pudiendo usted tener interés en este caso o quedar afectado por el remedio solicitado, se les emplaza por este Edicto que se publicará en un (1) periódico de circulación general una (1) sola vez y que si no comparecen a contestar dicha Demanda radicando el original de la misma a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual pueden acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se representen por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberán presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de San Juan con copia al abogado de la parte demandante, Lcdo. Jorge García Rondón, de PMB 538, 267 Sierra Morena, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00926 dentro del término de treinta (30) días contados a partir de la publicación del Edicto, se les anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia en su contra concediendo el remedio solicitado en la Demanda sin más citarles ni oírles. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto por Orden del Tribunal, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en San Juan, Puerto Rico hoy 19 de febrero de 2021. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. BRENDA BÁEZ ACABÁ, SECRETARIA DE SERVICIOS A SALA.

SALA DE VEGA BAJA

JESUS MANUEL ROBLES ALONSO Y NORMA DOLORES MARRERO MATOS Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS Demandante Vs.

BANCO POPULAR PUERTO RICO COMO SUCESOR EN DERECHOS DE R&G MORTGAGE CORP. POR ENDOSO Y ENTREGA DEL PAGARE, JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES CON INTERÉS

Demandados Civil Núm.: BY2021CV00145.

Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ HIPOTECARIO EXTRAVIADO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO.

A: JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE (personas desconocidas con posible interés).

En este caso la parte demandante ha radicado Demanda para que se decrete judicialmente el saldo de un pagaré hipotecario a favor de R&G MORTGAGE CORPORATION o a su orden, por la suma principal de TREINTA Y SIETE MIL DÓLARES ($37,000.00), con intereses al cuatro y siete octavos por ciento (4 7/8%), vencedero el primero de septiembre de dos mil diecisiete (2017) constituida mediante la escritura número 133, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 29 de septiembre de 2007, bajo el testimonio número 2,890, ante el Notario Público Veronica M. Martinez Sola Llonch, e inscrita al folio 118 del tomo 162 de Vega Baja finca 8,132 BIS inscripción 6ta., Registro de la Propiedad Sección de Cuarta de Bayamón, y está garantizado por hipoteca sobre la propiedad sita en el C-31 CALLE 3 URBANIZACION VEGA BAJA LAKES VEGA BAJA, PUERTO RICO 00693, que se describe como sigue: URBANA: Lote marcado con el número treinta y uno del Bloque C del plano de inscripción de la Comunidad Vega Baja Lakes, localizado en el Barrio Algarrobo del término municipal de Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, compuesto de un área superficial de cuatrocientos cincuenta metros cuadrados (450.00). En lindes por el NORTE, en una distancia de quince metros, con la calle número tres del Bloque C; por el SUR, en una distancia de quince metros, con el lote número diez del Bloque C; por el ESTE, en una LEGAL NOTICE distancia de treinta metros, con ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO el lote número treinta y dos del DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- Bloque C y por el OESTE, en NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA una distancia de treinta metros,

con el lote número treinta del Bloque C. Inscrita al folio 118 del tomo 162 de Vega Baja, finca número 8,132 Bis, Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección Cuarta. La parte demandante alega que dicho Pagaré se ha extraviado, según más detalladamente consta en la Demanda radicada que puede examinarse en la Secretaría de este Tribunal. Por tratarse de una obligación hipotecaria, y pudiendo usted tener interés en este caso o quedar afectado por el remedio solicitado, se les emplaza por este Edicto que se publicará en un (1) periódico de circulación general una (1) sola vez y que si no comparecen a contestar dicha Demanda radicando el original de la misma a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual pueden acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se representen por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberán presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, con copia al abogado de la parte demandante, Lcda. Edeli Marie Placeres Miranda, de PO BOX 192021 SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO 00918-2021, EPLACERES@GOBGUZ.COM dentro del término de treinta (30) días contados a partir de la publicación del Edicto, de no presentar su alegación se les anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia en su contra concediendo el remedio solicitado en la Demanda sin más citarles ni oírles. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto por Orden del Tribunal, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, hoy 23 de febrero de 2021. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. MARITZA ROSARIO ROSARIO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR TRIBUNAL I.

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COOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CREDITO EDECOOP Demandante

CARMEN DIAZ PAGAN

Demandado(a) Civil Núm.: SJ2019CV01284.

Sala: 807. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO (ORDINARIO). NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: CARMEN DIAZ PAGAN.

EL SECRETARIO (A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 1 de marzo de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debi-

The San Juan Daily Star damente 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 3 de marzo de 2021. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 3 de marzo de 2021. GRISELDA RODRIGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. F/ MARTHA ALMODOVAR CABRERA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

emplaza y requiere que presente al tribunal su alegación responsiva dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este edicto, a través del Sistema Unificado de Administración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramaiudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Deberá notificar a la licenciada: María S. Jiménez Meléndez al PO Box 9023632, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00902-3632; teléfono: (787) 723-2455; abogada de la parte demandante, con copia de la contestación a la demanda. 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. Expedido en Manatí, Puerto Rico, a 9 de marzo LEGAL NOTICE de 2021. VIVIAN Y. FRESSE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- REGIONAL. CARMEN J. RONAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SARIO VALENTÍN, SECRETASALA SUPERIOR DE MANATÍ RIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL BANCO POPULAR DE I.

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 el 5 de marzo de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 8 de marzo de 2021. En Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, el 8 de marzo de 2021. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. MAIRENI TRINTA MALDONADO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA PUERTO RICO LEGAL NOTICE TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSParte Demandante Vs. ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO TANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE OMAYRA DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- CABO ROJO IRIZARRY DELGADO NAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA PR RECOVERY AND Parte Demandada TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSDEVELOPMENT LLC Civil Núm.: MT2020CV00522. TANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE Demandante V. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO GUAYNABO ELIZABETH BONILLA (ORDINARIO).

EMPLAZAMARESA DEL TORO MIENTO POR EDICTO EMIRODRIGUEZ, JORGE BETANCOURT, MANUEL TIDO POR EL TRIBUNAL DE NICOLAI AVILES Y LA FRANXISCO DEL TORO PRIMERA INSTANCIA DE SOCIEDAD LEGAL BETANCOURT PUERTO RICO, SALA DE SUDE GANANCIALES PERIOR DE MANATÍ.

Demandante V.

A: OMAYRA IRIZARRY DELGADO, parte demandada en el caso de:

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico vs. Omayra Irizarry Delgado, Civil Núm.: MT2020CV00522, sobre Cobro de Dinero (Ordinario). Se le notifica a usted, OMAYRA IRIZARRY DELGADO, que en la Demanda que originó este caso se alega que usted le adeuda a la parte demandante, BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO, las siguientes cantidades: a. $20,501.63 de principal, $723.24 de intereses hasta el 2 de diciembre de 2019, más los intereses que se devenguen a partir de la fecha de radicación de la Demanda al tipo legal, hasta el total y completo pago de la obligación, $51.74 de cargos por mora, $205.01 de otros cargos y la cuantía de $2,148.16 pactada para las costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado. La deuda es por concepto de un préstamo que le fue desembolsado por la demandante y cuyos últimos cuatro dígitos son 0102. Se le

ORIENTAL BANK; JUAN DEL PUEBLO Y JUANA DEL PUEBLO Y CUALESQUIER PERSONA DESCONOCIDA CON POSIBLE INTERES EN LA OBLIGACION CUYA CANCELACION POR DECRETO JUDICIAL SE SOLICITA Demandado(a) Civil: GB2020CV00277. Sala: 201. Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandado(a) Civil Núm.: CB2020CV00269.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO (ORDINARIO).

NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: JORGE NICOLAI AVILES, ELIZABETH BONILLA RODRIGUEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS.

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) A: JUAN DEL PUEBLO Y EL SECRETARIO(A) que susJUANA DEL PUEBLO Y cribe le notifica a usted que 8 de marzo de 2021, este CUALESQUIER PERSONA el Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, DESCONOCIDA CON Sentencia Parcial o Resolución POSIBLE INTERES EN en este caso, que ha sido debiLA OBLIGACION CUYA damente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted CANCELACION POR DECRETO JUDICIAL SE enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta SOLICITA. notificación se publicará una (Nombre de las partes a las que se le sola vez en un periódico de notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que sus- circulación general en la Isla cribe le notifica a usted que de Puerto Rico, dentro de los

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SUCESION DE AGRIPINA considerará hecha en la fecha la publicación de este edicSURIEL DURAN; JOSE de to. Copia de esta notificación ha LUIS RUIZ SURIEL., sido archivada en los autos de COMO MIEMBRO DE LA este caso, con fecha de 30 de SUCESION DE AGRIPINA abril de 2020. En BAYAMON, SUREL DURAN, A SU Puerto Rico, el 9 de mars de 2021. LCDA. LAURA I SANTA ULTIMA DIRECCION SANCHEZ, Secretaria. IVETTE CONOCIDA: FISICA: M. MARRERO BRACERO, Sec F-1 CALLE PRINCIPAL Auxiliar.

URB. SANTA MARIA, LEGAL NOTICE LEVITTOWN TOA BAJA, PR 00949; W-16 CALLE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL 26 URB. BRISAS DEL DE DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CAMPANERO 3 TOA SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN BAJA, PR 00949; Y JUAN POSTAL: F-1 CALLE BANCO POPULAR DE PRINCIPAL URB. SANTA PUERTO RICO Parte Demandante Vs. MARIA, LEVITTOWN TOA BAJA, PR 00949. MYRNA MÁXIMA INVESTMENT, YISEL GARCIA SURIEL, INC.; DIRECT SERVICES, LLC; TECHNOLOGY COMO MIEMBRO DE LA LEGAL NOTICE RESEARCH & SUCESION DE AGRIPINA Estado Libre Asociado de PuerDEVELOPMENT, CORP. SURIEL DURAN, A SU to Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL T/C/C TECHNOLOGY ULTIMA DIRECCION DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de PriRESEARCH & CONOCIDA: FISICA Y mera Instancia Sala Superior INVESTMENT, CORP.; POSTAL: F-1 CALLE de BAYAMON. BANDA, LLC; DIGITAL PRINCIPAL URB. SANTA BANCO POPULAR DE CONNECTION, LLC; MARIA, LEVITTOWN PUERTO RICO PRIME SIGNAL, LLC TOA BAJA, PR 00949.

Demandante v.

T/C/C PRIME SIGNAL WILMA GARCIA SURIEL LA SUCESION DE SERVICE, LLC; DRT COMO MIEMBRO DE LA AGRIPINA SURIEL SUCESION DE AGRIPINA INVESTMENT, LLC T/C/C DURAN COMPUESTA SURIEL DURAN, A SU DRT MANAGEMENT, LLC; POR JOSE LUIS GREEN INVESTMENT, ULTIMA DIRECCION CANCEL T/C/C JOSE LLC; STEVEN ÁLVAREZ CONOCIDA: FISICA Y LUIS RUIZ CANCEL FRATICELLI; DENNIS POSTAL: F-1 CALLE EN LA COUTA VIUDAL RIVERA TIRADO; SU PRINCIPAL URB. SANTA USUFRUCTUARIA DE ESPOSA TERESA MARIA, LEVITTOWN LA SUCESION; JOSE RADA CARRASQUILLO TOA BAJA PR 00949.

LUIS RUIZ SURIEL; T/C/C TERESITA RADA ERICK RUIZ SUREIL, MYRNA YISEL GARCIA SURIEL, WILMA GARCIA COMO MIEMBRO DE LA CARRASQUILLO T/C/C TERESA RADA; Y LA SURIEL Y ERICK RUIZ SUCESION DE AGRIPINA SOCIEDAD LEGAL SURIEL DURAN, A SU SURIEL; FULANO Y DE GANANCIALES ULTIMA DIRECCION FULANA DE TAL COMO COMPUESTA ENTRE CONOCIDA: FISICA POSIBLES MIEMBROS ELLOS Y POSTAL: 315 BENT DESCONOCIDOS DE LA Parte Demandada SUCESION Y EL CENTRO BRANCH LOOP APTO. Núm.: SJ2020CV06220.

DE RECAUDACIONES DE 202 CLAYTON NC 27527. Civil de las partes a las que se le (604). Sobre: COBRO DE DIINGRESOS MUNICIPALES (Nombre NERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HInotifican la sentencia por edicto) (CRIM) EL SECRETARIO(A) que sus- POTECA. EMPLAZAMIENTO 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 8 de marzo de 2021. En Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, el 9 de marzo de 2021. NORMA G. SANTANA IRIZARRY, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. MARÍA M. AVILÉS BONILLA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

Demandado(a) Civil: Núm. BY2019CV01748.

SALA 503. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: FULANO Y FULANA DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION DE AGRIPINA SURIEL DURAN, A LA SIGUENTE DIRECCION: FISICA Y POSTAL: F-1 CALLE PRINCIPAL URB. SANTA MARIA, LEVITTOWN TOA BAJA, PR 00949.

JOSE LUIS CANCEL T/C/C JOSE LUIS RUIZ CANCEL, EN LA CUOTA USUFRUCTUARIA DE LA

cribe le notifica a usted que el 3 de marzo de 2020, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se

FRATICELLI; DENNIS RIVERA TIRADO; SU ESPOSA TERESA RADA CARRASQUILLO T/C/C TERESITA RADA CARRASQUILLO T/C/C TERESA RADA; Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA ENTRE ELLOS

Quedan emplazados y notificados de que en este Tribunal se ha radicado una demanda de cobro de dinero y ejecución de hipoteca en su contra. Se le notifica que deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de San Juan y enviando copia a la parte demandante: Lcdo. Luis G. Parrilla Hernández, P.O. Box 195168, San Juan, PR 009195168, Tel.: 787-766-7000 / Fax: 787-766-7001, lparrilla@ ferraiuoli.com. Se le apercibe y notifica que si no contesta la demanda radicada en su contra dentro del término de treinta (30) días de la publicación de este edicto, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia concediendo el remedio solicitado en la demanda, sin más citárseles, ni oírseles. Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, a 05 de marzo de 2021.

GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. BRENDA BÁEZ ACABÁ, SECRETARIA DE SERVICIOS A SALA.

LEGAL NOTICE

Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de Primera Instancia Sala Superior POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNI- de PONCE. EDDIE DOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE. UU., MARTINEZ SANTIAGO ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO Demandante v.

DE P.R., SS. COOPERATIVA DE

A: MÁXIMA INVESTMENT, INC.; DIRECT SERVICES, LLC; TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, CORP. T/C/C TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & INVESTMENT, CORP.; BANDA, LLC; DIGITAL CONNECTION, LLC; PRIME SIGNAL, LLC T/C/C PRIME SIGNAL SERVICE, LLC; DRT INVESTMENT, LLC T/C/C DRT MANAGEMENT, LLC; GREEN INVESTMENT, LLC; STEVEN ÁLVAREZ

DESCONOCIDOS

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 8 de marzo de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 9 de marzo de 2021. En PONCE, Puerto Rico, el 9 de marzo de 2021. LUZ MAYRA CARABALLO GARCIA, Secretaria.

AMARILIS VIRELLA TORRES, Sec Auxiliar.

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

HÉCTOR LUIS BANCHS PIERETTI, AMELIA VICTORIA VIÑAS OVALLES Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

PARTE DEMANDANTE VS.

SANTANDER FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK POR CONDUCTO DE SU SUCESOR EN DERECHO, FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO, DORAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION, AHORRO Y CREDITO FEDERAL DEPOSIT SAN CONRADO, DORAL INSURANCE MORTGAGE CORP., CORPORATION (FDIC) COOPERATIVA DE COMO SÍNDICO AHORRO Y CREDITO DE DORAL BANK, DE ARECIBO, JOHN DORAL MORTGAGE DOE Y RICHARD DOE, CORPORATION T/C/C POSIBLES TENEDORES DORAL MORTGAGE, DESCONOCIDOS Demandado(a) LLC, FULANO Y Civil: Núm. PO2020CV01519.

MENGANO DE TAL, Sobre: CANCELACION DE POSIBLES TENEDORES PAGARE EXTRAVIADO. NODESCONOCIDOS DEL TIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA PAGARÉ POR EDICTO. PARTE DEMANDADA A: JOHN DOE Y CIVIL NÚM. HU2021CV00176.

RICHARD ROE SOBRE: CANCELACIÓN DE POSIBLES TENEDORES PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO POR

24 LA VÍA JUDICIAL. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS E.E.U.U. EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.

la publicación de este edicto, excluyéndose el día de la publicación, se le anotará la rebeldía y se le dictará Sentencia en su contra, concediendo el remedio solicitado sin más citarle ni oírle. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y el sello del Tribunal, hoy 25 de A: FULANO Y febrero de 2021, en Humacao, MENGANO DE TAL, Puerto Rico. DOMINGA GÓPOSIBLES TENEDORES MEZ FUSTER, SECRETARIA DESCONOCIDOS DEL REGIONAL. MARISOL DÁVILA PAGARÉ ORTÍZ, SECRETARIA AUXIQueda usted notificado que en LIAR. este Tribunal se ha radicado LEGAL NOTICE Demanda sobre cancelación de pagaré extraviado por la vía ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO judicial. El pagaré extraviado DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUfue suscrito El 16 de mayo de NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA 1991, Héctor Luis Banchs Pie- SALA DE MANATI. retti y su esposa Amelia VictoCONDADO I LLC ria Viñas Ovalles, constituyeron DEMANDANTE, v. hipoteca en garantía de un paSUCESION DE garé, suscrito bajo el testimonio BERNARDO AMARO núm. 6,583 a favor de Santander Federal Savings Bank,, SANTIAGO COMPUESTA POR CINDY AMARO, o a su orden, por la suma de $32,900.00, intereses al 9 7/8% JOHN DOE Y. JANE anual y vencimiento al 1ro de DOE COMO POSIBLES junio de 2006, según consta de HEREDEROS la Escritura núm. 166 autorizaDESCONOCIDOS Y LA da por el notario Rogelio I. GuzSUCESION DE MARIA mán Lloveras, sobre la siguiente propiedad: URBANA: Solar ESTHER SOTO DEL radicado en la Urbanización VALLE COMPUESTA Playa de Húcares, en el Barrio POR FULANO DE TAL Y Santiago y Lima del municipio FULANA DE TAL COMO de Naguabo, Puerto Rico, que se describe en el plano de ins- POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; cripción de la Urbanización, con el número, área y colindancias ADMINISTRACION que se relacionan a continua- PARA EL SUSTENTO DE ción: número del solar 44 del MENORES Y CENTRO bloque D, con área del solar DE RECAUDACION DE de 1,098.92 metros cuadrados.

En lindes por el NORTE, con el INGRESOS MUNICIPALES solar #43 en una distancia de (CRIM) 45.28 metros por el SUR, con el DEMANDADO(S) solar #45, en una distancia de CIVIL NÚM. MT2020CV00354.

42.64 metros, por el ESTE, con SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO la calle #6, en una distancia de Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTE25.54 metros y por el OESTE, CA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR con el solar #19 en una distan- EDICTO E INTERPELACION. cia de 25.13 metros. La propie- LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE dad y la escritura de hipoteca AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE constan inscritas al folio 285 del DE LOS EE.UU. EL ESTADO tomo 188 de Naguabo, Finca LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R. ss.

10604. Registro de la PropieA: FULANO DE TAL Y dad de Humacao. inscripción FULANA DE TAL COMO primera. La parte demandada POSIBLES HEREDEROS deberá presentar su alegación DESCONOCIDOS DE LA responsiva a través del Sistema SUCESION DE MARIA Unificado de Administración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al ESTHER SOTO DEL cual puede acceder utilizando VALLE la siguiente dirección electróni- POR LA PRESENTE: Se le ca: https://unired.ramajudicial. emplaza para que presente al pr, salvo que se represente por tribunal su alegación responderecho propio, en cuyo caso siva dentro de los treinta (30) deberá presentar su alegación días de haber sido publicado responsiva en la secretaría del este emplazamiento, excluyénTribunal. Se le advierte que, si dose el día de su publicación. no contesta la demanda, radi- Se le advierte que dentro de cando el original de la contes- los primeros diez 10) días de tación en este Tribunal y en- hacerse la primera publicación viando copia de la contestación de este edicto se le estará ena la abogada de la parte de- viando por correo certificado mandante, Lcda. Belma Alon- una copia del emplazamiento y so García, cuya dirección es: de la demanda por correo cerPO Box 3922, Guaynabo PR tificado con acuse de recibo a 00970-3922, Teléfonos (787) su última dirección conocida.

789-1826 y (787) 708-0566, co- Usted deberá presentar su alerreo electrónico: oficinabelma- gación responsiva a través del alonso@gmail.com, dentro del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y término de treinta (30) días de

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Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr/sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaria del tribunal, notificando copia de dicha contestación a los abogados de la parte demandante: Lcdo.

Francisco Fernández Chiqués a: Fernández Chiqués, LLC, P.O. Box 9749, San Juan, P.R. 00908; Teléfono 787-722-3040; Fax (787) 722-3317; Email: ffc@ffclaw.com. Se le advierte que, si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido termino, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldia en su contra y conceder el remedio solicita en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal en ejercicio de su sana discreción lo entiende procedente. Se le ORDENA además a usted(es) a que dentro del termino legal de treinta (30) días, de haberse publicado del presente edicto, descontando la fecha de su publicación acepte o repudie la participación que le corresponda en la herencia de Bernardo Amaro Santiago. SE LES APERCIBE a los herederos antes mencionados que de no expresarse dentro de ese término de treinta (30) días en torno a su aceptación o repudiación de herencia, se presumirá que han aceptado la herencia de la causante, Bernardo Amaro Santiago, y, por consiguiente, responden por las cargas de dicha herencia conforme dispone el Artículo 1578 del Código Civil. EXPEDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA Y SELLO DE ESTE TRIBUNAL. En Manati, Puerto Rico, hoy día 27 de enero de 2021.

Vivian Y. Fresse Gonzalez, Sec Regional.

DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Santiago, y, por consiguiente, responden por las cargas de dicha herencia conforme dispone el Artículo 1578 del Código Civil. EXPEDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA Y SELLO DE ESTE TRIBUNAL. En Manati, Puerto Rico, hoy día 27 de enero de 2021.

Vivian Y. Fresse Gonzalez, Sec Regional.

POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION DE BERNARDO AMARO SANTIAGO

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

DEMANDADO(S) CIVIL NÚM. MT2020CV00354.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO E INTERPELACION. LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE LEGAL NOTICE DE LOS EE.UU. EL ESTADO ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R. ss.

DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUA: JOHN DOE Y NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA JANE DOE COMO SALA DE SAN JUAN

POR LA PRESENTE: Se le emplaza para que presente al tribunal su alegación responsiva dentro de los treinta (30) días de haber sido publicado este emplazamiento, excluyéndose el día de su publicación.

Se le advierte que dentro de los primeros diez 10) días de hacerse la primera publicación de este edicto se le estará enviando por correo certificado una copia del emplazamiento y de la demanda por correo certificado con acuse de recibo a su última dirección conocida.

Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr/sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaria del tribunal, notificando copia de dicha contestación a los abogados de la parte demandante: Lcdo.

Francisco Fernández Chiqués a: Fernández Chiqués, LLC, P.O. Box 9749, San Juan, P.R. LEGAL NOTICE 00908; Teléfono 787-722-3040; ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO Fax (787) 722-3317; Email: DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUffc@ffclaw.com. Se le advierte NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA que, si usted deja de presentar SALA DE MANATI. su alegación responsiva dentro CONDADO I LLC del referido termino, el tribunal DEMANDANTE, v. podrá dictar sentencia en rebelSUCESION DE dia en su contra y conceder el remedio solicita en la demanda, BERNARDO AMARO SANTIAGO COMPUESTA o cualquier otro, si el tribunal en ejercicio de su sana discreción POR CINDY AMARO, lo entiende procedente. Se le JOHN DOE Y. JANE ORDENA además a usted(es) DOE COMO POSIBLES a que dentro del termino legal de treinta (30) días, de haberse HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS Y LA publicado del presente edicto, SUCESION DE MARIA descontando la fecha de su publicación acepte o repudie ESTHER SOTO DEL la participación que le corresVALLE COMPUESTA ponda en la herencia de BerPOR FULANO DE TAL Y nardo Amaro Santiago. SE LES FULANA DE TAL COMO APERCIBE a los herederos POSIBLES HEREDEROS antes mencionados que de no expresarse dentro de ese térmiDESCONOCIDOS; no de treinta (30) días en torno ADMINISTRACION a su aceptación o repudiación PARA EL SUSTENTO DE de herencia, se presumirá que MENORES Y CENTRO han aceptado la herencia de la causante, Bernardo Amaro

Demandante Vs.

SUCESIÓN DE SYLVIA OJEDA SANTIAGO T/C/C SILVIA OJEDA SANTIAGO COMPUESTA POR FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES; Y A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA

Demandados Civil Núm.: KCD2014-2533.

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

Al: PÚBLICO EN GENERAL. A: SUCESIÓN DE SYLVIA OJEDA SANTIAGO T/C/C SILVIA OJEDA SANTIAGO COMPUESTA POR FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES; Y A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA.

Yo, PEDRO HIEYE GONZÁLEZ, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, a los demandados, acreedores y al público en general con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se describe, y al público en general, por la presente CERTIFICO, ANUNCIO y HAGO CONSTAR: Que el día 19 DE ABRIL DE 2021, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico, procederé a vender en Pública Subasta, al mejor postor, la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria mediante Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, la cual se notificó y archivó en autos el día 18 de noviembre de 2016. Los autos y todos los documentos

correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría durante horas laborables. Que en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día 26 DE ABRIL DE 2021, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA; y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 3 DE MAYO DE 2021, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que ha sido liberado por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, en el caso de epígrafe con fecha de 21 de enero de 2020, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad ubicado en: Apartamento G-404, Condominio Florimar Gardens, San Juan PR 00924., y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Apartamento número G-cuatrocientos cuatro (G-404), apartamento de dos dormitorios localizado a la derecha de la entrada marcada con la letra “G” en la cuarta planta del Edificio número cuatro (4) del Condominio Carimar Gardens, situado en el Camino Cepero del Barrio Sabana Llana de Río Piedras del Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico. El apartamento tiene un área total de setecientos noventa y ocho punto veinticinco pies cuadrados (798.25), equivalentes a setenta y cuatro punto diecinueve metros cuadrados (74.19). Colinda por el NORTE, en cuarenta pies y cuatro y media pulgadas lineales (40’-4 ½”), con el apartamento número G-cuatrocientos dos (G-402); por el SUR, con cuarenta pies y cuatro y media pulgadas lineales (40’-4 1/2”), con el patio Sur del edificio; por el ESTE, en veinte pies lineales (20’-0”), con el vestíbulo, escaleras de la entrada “G” y patio Este del edificio; y por el OESTE, en veinte pies lineales (20’-0), con el patio Oeste del edificio. Tiene su puerta de entrada y salida por su lado Este que que da al vestíbulo que a su vez la conecta con las escaleras que conducen a los patios del edificio y a la vía pública. Consta de salacomedor, cocina, cuarto de baño, dos dormitorios, terraza cubierta a balcón. Le corresponde a este apartamento el espacio de estacionamiento marcado con el número G-cuatrocientos cuatro (G-404) en el área de estacionamiento. Le corresponde una participación de .5952% en los elementos comunes generales y de

2.7778% en los elementos comunes limitados del Condominio. Finca número 28,299, inscrita al folio 143 del tomo 693 de Sabana Llana. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección V de San Juan. La subasta se llevará a cabo para satisfacer, hasta donde alcance, el importe de las cantidades adeudadas a la parte demandante conforme a la sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: $88,543.60 por concepto de balance principal del préstamo, más intereses acumulados al 31 de octubre de 2014, y los cuales continúan acumulándose a razón del 7.00 % por ciento anual, hasta su completo pago; más la cantidad de $10,000.00, equivalente al 10% de la suma principal original pactada, estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado; más recargos acumulados hasta la fecha en que se pague la deuda; más cualquiera suma de dinero por concepto de contribuciones, primas de seguro hipotecario y riesgo, así como cualesquiera otras sumas pactadas en la escritura de hipoteca, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 30, otorgada el día 28 de febrero de 2008, en San Juan, Puerto Rico, ante el Notario Público Maria I De Mier Perez y consta inscrita al tomo Karibe de Sabana Llana, Puerto Rico, finca número 28,299, Registro de la Propiedad de Sabana Llana, Sección V de San Juan. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta del inmueble antes descrito será la suma de $100,000.00 según se establece en la escritura de hipoteca antes relacionada. En caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en su primera subasta se ordena la celebración de una segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, en la cual, la cantidad mínima será una equivalente a 2/3 parte de aquella, o sea la suma de $66,666.67; desierta también la segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, se ordena la celebración de una tercera subasta en la cual, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado para la primera subasta, es decir la suma de $50,000.00. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación, entiéndase efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabili-

dad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. 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. Una vez efectuada la venta de dicha propiedad, el Alguacil procederá a otorgar la escritura de traspaso al licitador victorioso en subasta, quien podrá ser la parte demandante, cuya oferta podrá aplicarse a la extinción parcial o total de la obligación reconocida por la sentencia dictada en este caso. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Si el producto de la venta fuere insuficiente para satisfacer la cantidad reclamada, se procederá a la ejecución de la sentencia en contra de la parte demandada por el remanente de las sumas no satisfechas, mediante embargo y venta en ejecución de cualesquiera otros bienes propiedad de la parte demandada en cantidad suficiente para dejar cubierta y totalmente satisfecha a la parte demandante cualquier deficiencia o parte insoluta de la sentencia dictada a su favor según dispuesto en la sentencia dictada en este caso. Se dispone, conforme con la sentencia dictada en este caso que, una vez efectuada la subasta y vendido el bien inmueble, los adjudicatarios sean puestos en posesión del mismo dentro del término de veinte (20) días por el Alguacil de este Honorable Tribunal y los actuales poseedores lanzados del referido inmueble. De ser ello necesario, el Alguacil podrá diligenciar el Acta de Subasta que se expida en horas laborales, de día, los 5 días de la semana y podrá romper cualquier cerradura o candado que dé acceso al inmueble objeto de este desalojo. Y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en

The San Juan Daily Star general, se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley, mediante edicto, en un periódico de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, una vez por semana, por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, y para su fijación en tres (3) lugares públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía, y se le notificará además a la parte demandada vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto de Subasta para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en San Juan, Puerto Rico, a 12 de marzo de 2021. PEDRO HIEYE GONZÁLEZ, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE SAN JUAN.

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SUCESIÓN DE JULIO REYES CARBALLO T/C/C JULIO REYES, COMPUESTA POR FELIPE REYES SANTIAGO; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLE HEREDEROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS; SUCESIÓN DE EUGENIA SOCORRO SANTIAGO MARTÍNEZ T/C/C EUGENIA SANTIAGO T/C/C EUGENIA S. REYES COMPUESTA POR FELIPE REYES SANTIAGO; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLE HEREDEROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES MUNICIPALES; OFICINA DE HERENCIA Y DONACIONES DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA DE PUERTO RICO; Y A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA

Demandados Civil Núm.: KCD2016-1093.

Sala: 602. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: PÚBLICO EN GENERAL.

A: SUCESIÓN DE JULIO REYES CARBALLO T/C/C JULIO REYES, COMPUESTA POR FELIPE REYES SANTIAGO; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLE HEREDEROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS; SUCESIÓN DE EUGENIA SOCORRO SANTIAGO MARTÍNEZ T/C/C EUGENIA SANTIAGO T/C/C EUGENIA S. REYES COMPUESTA POR FELIPE REYES SANTIAGO; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLE HEREDEROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES MUNICIPALES; OFICINA DE HERENCIA Y DONACIONES DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA DE PUERTO RICO; Y A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA.

Yo, PEDRO HIEYE GONZÁLEZ, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, a los demandados, acreedores y al público en general con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se describe, y al público en general, por la presente CERTIFICO, ANUNCIO y HAGO CONSTAR: Que el día 19 DE ABRIL DE 2021, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico, procederé a vender en Pública Subasta, al mejor postor, la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria mediante Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, el 7 de abril de 2017, la cual se notificó y archivó en autos el día 11 de abril de 2017. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría durante horas laborables. Que en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día 26 DE ABRIL DE 2021, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA; y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 3 DE MAYO DE 2021, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que ha sido

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 liberado por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, en el caso de epígrafe con fecha de 25 de septiembre de 2020, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad ubicado en: 420 Huesca Street San José, San Juan PR 00923, y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número veintitrés de la Manzana I del Plano preparado Puerto Rico la Corporación de Renovación Urbana y Vivienda de Puerto Rico para su proyecto de solares denominado El Embalse radicada en el Barrio Sabana Llana del término Municipal de San Juan, con una cabida superficial de doscientos cincuentitrés metros cuadrados con cincuenta y nueve centímetros de metro cuadrado, en lindes por el NORTE, con el solar I-veintidós con veintidós metros setenta y ocho centímetros; por el SUR, con el solar I- veinticuatro en veintidós metros ochenta y ocho centímetros; por el ESTE, con la intersección de la Calle veintidós y veintiseis en diez metros con ochentidos centímetros; y por el OESTE, con el solar I-veintidós en once metros diez centímetros. Finca número 8,866, inscrita al folio 211 del tomo 197 de Sabana Llana, Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección V de San Juan. La subasta se llevará a cabo para satisfacer, hasta donde alcance, el importe de las cantidades adeudadas a la parte demandante conforme a la sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: $104,158.32, por concepto de balance de principal, más intereses y otros gastos acumulados hasta el 30 de noviembre de 2016, y los cuales continúan acumulándose a razón del 5.06% por ciento anual hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad de $13,800.00, equivalente al 10% de la suma principal original pactada, estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado; más recargos acumulados hasta la fecha en que se pague la deuda; más cualquiera suma de dinero por concepto de contribuciones, primas de seguro hipotecario y riesgo, así como cualesquiera otras sumas pactadas en la escritura de hipoteca, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 49, otorgada el día 13 de abril de 2012, en San Juan, Puerto Rico, ante el Notario Público Samuel Soto Alonso y consta inscrita al tomo Karibe de Sabana Llana, finca número 8866, Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección V de San Juan. Por la presente se notifi-

ca 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. Entiéndase: Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor del Secretario de la Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $138,000.00, con intereses al 5.060% anual, vencedero el día 15 de agosto de 2070 constituida mediante la escritura número 50, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 13 de abril de 2012, ante el notario Samuel Soto Alonso, e inscrita al tomo Karibe de Sabana Llana, finca 8866 inscripción 5ta.

Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta del inmueble antes descrito será la suma de $138,000.00 según se establece en la escritura de hipoteca antes relacionada. En caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en su primera subasta se ordena la celebración de una segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, en la cual, la cantidad mínima será una equivalente a 2/3 parte de aquella, o sea la suma de $92,000.00; desierta también la segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, se ordena la celebración de una tercera subasta en la cual, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado para la primera subasta, es decir la suma de $69,000.00. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación, entiéndase efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según

surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. Una vez efectuada la venta de dicha propiedad, el Alguacil procederá a otorgar la escritura de traspaso al licitador victorioso en subasta, quien podrá ser la parte demandante, cuya oferta podrá aplicarse a la extinción parcial o total de la obligación reconocida por la sentencia dictada en este caso. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Si el producto de la venta fuere insuficiente para satisfacer la cantidad reclamada, se procederá a la ejecución de la sentencia en contra de la parte demandada por el remanente de las sumas no satisfechas, mediante embargo y venta en ejecución de cualesquiera otros bienes propiedad de la parte demandada en cantidad suficiente para dejar cubierta y totalmente satisfecha a la parte demandante cualquier deficiencia o parte insoluta de la sentencia dictada a su favor según dispuesto en la sentencia dictada en este caso. Se dispone, conforme con la sentencia dictada en este caso que, una vez efectuada la subasta y vendido el bien inmueble, los adjudicatarios sean puestos en posesión del mismo dentro del término de veinte (20) días por el Alguacil de este Honorable Tribunal y los actuales poseedores lanzados del referido inmueble. De ser ello necesario, el Alguacil podrá diligenciar el Acta de Subasta que se expida en horas laborales, de día, los 5 días de la semana y podrá romper cualquier cerradura o candado que dé acceso al inmueble objeto de este desalojo. Y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general, se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley, mediante edicto, en un periódico de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, una vez por semana, por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, y para su fijación en tres (3) lugares públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía, y se le notificará además a la parte demandada vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto de Subasta para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en San Juan, Puerto Rico, a 12 de marzo de 2021. PEDRO HIEYE GONZÁLEZ, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE SAN JUAN.

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SUCESIÓN DE CECILIA FIGUEROA FIGUEROA T/C/C CECILIA FIGUEROA COMPUESTA COMPUESTA POR FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS; CARMEN FIGUEROA ORTIZ; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES MUNICIPALES; Y A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA

Demandados Civil Núm.: SJ2019CV07017.

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

Al: PÚBLICO EN GENERAL. A: SUCESIÓN DE CECILIA FIGUEROA FIGUEROA T/C/C CECILIA FIGUEROA COMPUESTA COMPUESTA POR FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS; CARMEN FIGUEROA ORTIZ; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES MUNICIPALES; Y A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA.

Yo, PEDRO HIEYE GONZÁLEZ, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, a los demandados, acreedores y al público en general con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se describe, y al público en general, por la presente CERTIFICO, ANUNCIO y HAGO CONSTAR: Que el día 19 DE ABRIL DE 2021, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico, procederé a vender en Pública Subasta, al mejor postor, la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria mediante Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, el 12 de agosto de 2020, la cual se notificó y archivó en autos el día 13 de agosto de 2020. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento in-

coado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría durante horas laborables. Que en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día 26 DE ABRIL DE 2021, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA; y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 3 DE MAYO DE 2021, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado.

Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que ha sido liberado por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, en el caso de epígrafe con fecha de 24 de noviembre de 2020, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad ubicado en: 713 (31 2-G) 44 St Fairview Dev. San Juan, PR 00926, y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número 31 de la manzana 2-G de la Urbanización Fair View, radicada en el barrio de Cupey del Municipio de Río Piedras, del término municipal de San Juan, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 337.50 metros cuadrados.

En lindes por el NORTE, con el solar número 30, en distancia de 25 metros; por el SUR, con el solar número 32, en distancia de 25.00 metros; por el Este con el solar número 6 en distancia de 13.50 metros; y por el OESTE, con la calle número 44, en una distancia de 13.50 metros. Enclava una casa dedicada a vivienda. Finca número 5,350 inscrita al folio 74 del tomo 156 de Río Piedras, del Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección IV. La subasta se llevará a cabo para satisfacer, hasta donde alcance, el importe de las cantidades adeudadas a la parte demandante conforme a la sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: $233,439.58, por concepto de balance de principal, más intereses y otros gastos acumulados hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2019, y los cuales continúan acumulándose a razón del 5.060% por ciento anual hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad de $26,250.00, equivalente al 10% de la suma principal original pactada, estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado; más recargos acumulados hasta la fecha en que se pague la deuda; más cualquiera suma de dinero por concepto de contribuciones, primas de seguro hipotecario y riesgo, así como cualesquiera otras sumas pactadas en la escritura de hipoteca, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de

epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 73, otorgada el día 30 de marzo de 2012, en San Juan, Puerto Rico, ante el Notario Público Ana Isabel Díaz Cabán y consta inscrita al folio 188 del tomo 650 de Río Piedras Sur, finca número 5,350, Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección IV de San Juan. 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. Entiéndase: Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor del Secretario de la Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $262,500.00, con intereses al 5.060% anual, vencedero el día 7 de agosto de 2081 constituida mediante la escritura número 74, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 30 de marzo de 2012, ante el notario Ana Isabel Díaz Cabán, e inscrita al folio 188 del tomo 650 de Río Piedras Sur, finca 5,350 inscripción 9na.

Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta del inmueble antes descrito será la suma de $262,500.00 según se establece en la escritura de hipoteca antes relacionada. En caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en su primera subasta se ordena la celebración de una segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, en la cual, la cantidad mínima será una equivalente a 2/3 parte de aquella, o sea la suma de $175,000.00; desierta también la segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, se ordena la celebración de una tercera subasta en la cual, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado para la primera subasta, es decir la suma de $131,250.00. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación, entiéndase efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, y que las car-

26 gas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. Una vez efectuada la venta de dicha propiedad, el Alguacil procederá a otorgar la escritura de traspaso al licitador victorioso en subasta, quien podrá ser la parte demandante, cuya oferta podrá aplicarse a la extinción parcial o total de la obligación reconocida por la sentencia dictada en este caso. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Si el producto de la venta fuere insuficiente para satisfacer la cantidad reclamada, se procederá a la ejecución de la sentencia en contra de la parte demandada por el remanente de las sumas no satisfechas, mediante embargo y venta en ejecución de cualesquiera otros bienes propiedad de la parte demandada en cantidad suficiente para dejar cubierta y totalmente satisfecha a la parte demandante cualquier deficiencia o parte insoluta de la sentencia dictada a su favor según dispuesto en la sentencia dictada en este caso. Se dispone, conforme con la sentencia dictada en este caso que, una vez efectuada la subasta y vendido el bien inmueble, los adjudicatarios sean puestos en posesión del mismo dentro del término de veinte (20) días por el Alguacil de este Honorable Tribunal y los actuales poseedores lanzados del referido inmueble. De ser ello necesario, el Alguacil podrá diligenciar el Acta de Subasta que se expida en horas laborales, de día, los 5 días de la semana y podrá romper cualquier cerradura o candado que dé acceso al inmueble objeto de este desalojo. Y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general, se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley, mediante edicto, en un periódico de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, una vez por semana, por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, y para su fijación en tres (3) lugares públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía, y se le notificará además a la parte demandada vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. EN TESTI-

MONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto de Subasta para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en San Juan, Puerto Rico, a 12 de marzo de 2021. PEDRO HIEYE GONZÁLEZ, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE SAN JUAN.

LEGAL NOTICE Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico Tribunal General de Justicia Tribunal de Primera Instancia Sala Superior Municipal de Yauco en Sabana Grande.

VICENTE RAMOS GALARZA, LUZ M. CASTILLO SOTO POR SI Y EN REPRESENTACIÓN DE LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES DEMANDANTE Vs

LEGAL NOT ICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE CAGUAS

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante V.

JOSÉ RAMÓN BURGOS GONZÁLEZ, SU ESPOSA, LIGIA DEL CARMEN RIVAS RIZZO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: CG2019CV02170.

PROCEDIMIENTO IN REM SOBRE EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA.

A: LOS CODEMANDADOS CARLOS D. LÓPEZ, DE EPÍGRAFE Y AL YELENITZA RIVERA PÚBLICO EN GENERAL: POR SI Y EN El Alguacil que suscribe por la REPRESENTACIÓN DE presente anuncia y hace consLA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE tar que en cumplimiento de una BIENES GANANCIALES Sentencia en Rebeldía dictada BNV CONSTRUCTIONS en el caso de epígrafe el 30 de

DEMANDADOS Civil Núm.: GY2020CV00042.

Sobre: INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO E INDEMNIZACION POR DAÑOS Y PERJUICIOS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: CARLOS D. LÓPEZ Y BNV CONSTRUCTIONS P/C LCDO. EMMANUEL VÁZQUEZ TORRES.

El Secretario(a) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 1 de febrero 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 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 DÍAS siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representado usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia o Sentencia Parcial, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de TREINTA 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 del 10 de marzo de 2021.

En Yauco, Puerto Rico, a 10 de marzo de 2021. LUZ MAYRA CARABALLO GARCÍA, Secretaria Regional. Por: f/DELIA APONTE VELÁZQUEZ, Secretaria Auxiliar I.

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septiembre de 2019, notificada el 3 de octubre de 2019 y publicada el 10 de octubre de 2019 y de un Mandamiento de Ejecución emitido el día 3 de diciembre de 2019, que le ha sido dirigido por la Secretaria del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Caguas, procederá a vender en subasta, por separado, y al 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 21 DE ABRIL DEL AÑO 2021, A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi oficina localizada en el edificio que ocupa la Sala del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Caguas, sobre el inmueble que se describe a continuación: RUSTICA: Predio de terreno identificado en el plano de inscripción como Solar #1, ubicado en la carretera PR-734, kilómetro 4, hectómetro 0, Interior, radicado en el barrio Arenas, del término municipal de Cidra, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 1,147.8654 metros cuadrados, equivalentes a 0.2920 de cuerda. En lindes: por el NORTE, con área a dedicarse a uso público; por el SUR, con el solar #5; por el ESTE, con el solar #2 y por el OESTE, con área dedicada a uso público. Finca número 17,644, inscrita al folio 81 del tomo 477 del Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección II, demarcación Cidra. Dirección Física: Lote 1, PR-734, Km. 3.0, Arenas Ward, Cidra, PR 00739. El siguiente pagaré consta inscrito en la propiedad antes mencionada y es el que

se pretende ejecutar: HIPOTECA: Por $159,580.00, con intereses al 5% anual, en garantía de un pagaré a favor de Preferred Mortgage Corporation, o a su orden, que vence el 1ro de abril de 2041. Según escritura #141, otorgada en San Juan, el 7 de abril de 2011, ante Katiria B. Faría Chacón, inscrita al folio 81 del tomo 477 de Cidra, inscripción 3ra. La referida hipoteca grava el bien inmueble antes descrito. Que según surge del estudio de título, la propiedad se encuentra afecta a los siguientes gravámenes posteriores: HIPOTECA: Por $10,000.00, con intereses al 5-1/2% anual, en garantía de un pagaré a favor de Preferred Mortgage Corporation, o a su orden, que vence el 1ro de abril de 2041. Según escritura #145, otorgada en San Juan, el 7 de abril de 2011, ante Katiria B. Faría Chacón, inscrita al folio 81 del tomo 477 de Cidra, inscripción 4ta. 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: $142,477.68 por concepto de principal, más recargos por atraso, más intereses al 5% anual los cuales se continúan acumulando hasta su completo pago, más $15,958.00 como cantidad estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato de préstamo. Y PARA CONOCIMIENTO DE LAS PARTES INTERESADAS y del público en general, se advierte que los autos de este caso y demás instancias están disponibles para ser inspeccionadas en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia Sala Superior de Caguas, durante las horas laborables.

Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes 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 CINCUENTA Y NUEVE MIL OCHOCIENTOS CINCUENTA DÓLARES ($159,850.00) 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 28 DE ABRIL DEL AÑO 2021,

A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA, sirviendo como tipo mínimo para dicha segunda subasta, una suma equivalente a las dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo pactado para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de CIENTO SEIS MIL QUINIENTOS SESENTA Y SEIS DÓLARES CON SESENTA Y SEIS CENTAVOS ($106,566.66) 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 5 DE MAYO DEL AÑO 2021 A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA, sirviendo como tipo mínimo para dicha tercera subasta, una suma equivalente a la mitad (1/2) del tipo mínimo fijado para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de SETENTA Y NUEVE MIL NOVECIENTOS VEINTICINCO DÓLARES ($79,925.00.) para la finca antes descrita. En testimonio de lo cual, expido el presente aviso, el cual firmo y sello, hoy 11 de marzo de 2021, en Caguas, Puerto Rico. ÁNGEL GÓMEZ GÓMEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA # 593, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE CAGUAS.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

BANCO SANTANDER Y OTROS

Demandados Caso Civil Núm.: BY2020CV03058. Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES DESCONOCIDOS.

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 1 de marzo de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir

de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 11 de marzo de 2021. En Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, el 11 de marzo de 2021.

CC: LCDA. MARITZA DEL CARMEN GUZMÁN MATOS PMB 767, 1353 AVENIDA LUIS VIGOREAUX, GUAYABO, PUERTO RICO, 00966. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. LIRIAM M. HERNÁNDEZ OTERO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

blicará una vez en un diario de circulación general en Puerto Rico y en los lugares públicos correspondientes. Es la Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito de Cabo Rojo por conducto de su representación legal: Lcda.

María C. Mayoral Maldonado y/o Lcdo. Rafael Fabre Colón, PO Box 277, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 00681, teléfono 787-2650334 / 787-265-0335. DADA en Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, hoy 11 de marzo de 2021. ALG. IVELISSE FIGUEROA VARGAS, ALGUACIL PLACA #924, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE MAYAGÜEZ.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE TOA ALTA - SUPERIOR LIMITADO

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA MUNICIPAL DE MAYAGÜEZ

COOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CRÉDITO DE CABO ROJO Parte Demandante Vs

WANDA I. VEGA TORRES

LEGAL NOTICE

FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO Vs

RAMIREZ MARTINEZ, ERNESTO

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: IDCI201400214103. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO (REGLA 60). AVISO DE SUBASTA.

Caso: D3CD2016-0216. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

El Alguacil que suscribe anuncia y hace constar que, en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor, de contado y en moneda del curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, todo derecho, título o interés que tenga la parte demandada sobre el vehículo que a continuación se describe: MARCA: TOYOTA. MODELO: ECHO. TABLILLA: GKH-873. AÑO: 2005. NÚM. SERIE: JTDAT123750385704.

LA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo el día 26 DE ABRIL DE 2021; A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA en las oficinas del Alguacil General del Centro Judicial de Mayagüez. Dicho vehículo se encuentra disponible para inspección en las facilidades de la Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito de Cabo Rojo, localizada en el Bo. Miradero, carretera #100, Km. 7.0 en Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Si se declarase desierta la subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento y se le adjudicará al demandante el vehículo, dentro de los diez (10) días subsiguientes a la subasta por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta fuera mayor.

Para mejor información las personas interesadas pueden examinar los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado en la Secretaría de este Tribunal durante las horas laborables.

Este edicto de subasta se pu-

EL SECRETARIO(A) QUE SUSCRIBE LE NOTIFICA A USTED QUE EL 22 DE ENERO DE 2020, ESTE TRIBUNAL HA DICTADO SENTENCIA, SENTENCIA PARCIAL O RESOLUCION EN ESTE CASO, QUE HA SIDO DEBIDAMENTE REGISTRADA Y ARCHIVADA EN AUTOS DONDE PODRA USTED ENTERARSE DETALLADAMENTE DE LOS TERMINOS DE LA MISMA. ESTA NOTIFICACION SE PUBLICARA UNA SOLA VEZ EN UN PERIODICO DE CIRCULACION GENERAL EN LA ISLA DE PUERTO RICO, DENTRO DE LOS 10 DIAS SIGUIENTES A SU NOTIFICACION. Y, SIENDO O REPRESENTANDO USTED UNA PARTE EN EL PROCEDIMIENTO SUJETA A LOS TERMINOS DE LA SENTENCIA, SENTENCIA PARCIAL O RESOLUCION, DE LA CUAL PUEDE ESTABLECERSE RECURSO DE REVISION O APELACION DENTRO DEL TERMINO DE 30 DIAS CONTADOS A PARTIR DE LA PUBLICACION POR EDICTO DE ESTA NOTIFICACION, DIRIJO A USTED ESTA NOTIFICACION QUE SE CONSIDERARA HECHA EN LA FECHA DE LA PUBLICACION DE ESTE EDICTO. COPIA DE ESTA NOTIFICACION HA SIDO ARCHIVADA EN LOS AUTOS DE ESTE CASO, CON FECHA DE 09 DE MARZO DE 2021. LIC. MEJIA LUGO, CAROLINA MARIA. CMEJIA@LVPRLAW.COM. EN TOA ALTA, PUERTO RICO, A 09 DE MARZO DE 2021. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. F/

A: WANDA I. VEGA TORRES.

ERNESTO RAMIREZ MARTINEZ; ERNESTO RAMIREZ MARTINEZ.

MARITZA BONILLA HERNÁNDEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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

JOSE CARLOS AVILES PEDROZA Demandante VS.

POPULAR MORTGAGE, INC.; JOHN DOE & RICHARD ROE

Demandado CIVIL NÚM.: CY2021CV00065.

SOBRE: Cancelacion de Pagare Extraviado. EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADOS DE PUERTO RICO. ss

A: JOHN DOE & RICHARD ROE

Por la presente se emplaza y se les notifica que se ha presentado en la Secretaría de este Tribunal la demanda del caso de epígrafe solicitando la cancelación del Pagaré suscrito a favor de Popular Mortgage, Inc., o a su orden, por la suma principal de $228,000.00, con vencimiento el 01 de agosto de 2033, y habiéndose constituido por la escritura número 619 otorgada en San Juan, el 30 de julio de 2003, ante el Notario Público Hector M Lugaro Figueroa, inscrita a asiento abreviado Sistema Karibe, ¡nscripción 3ra, finca 23995 Cayey, Registro Caguas I. Representa a la parte demandante la abogada cuyo nombre, dirección y teléfono se consigna de inmediato: ENEL M. PEREZ MONTE RUA 9019 GA 24 Ave. Ramirez de Arrellano Gardens Hills, Guaynabo PR 00966 Tel/Fax.: (787) 998-7415 LcdaeneIperez@gmail.com Se le apercibe que si no comparecieran ustedes a contestar dicha demanda dentro del término de 30 días a partir de la publicación de este edicto se le anotará la rebeldía y se le dictará sentencia concediendo el remedio solicitado sin más citarle ni oirle. La parte demandada deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través de! Sistema Unificado de Administración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en Ia secretaría del Tribunal, advirtiéndosele que de no hacerlo se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará Sentencia concediendo el remedio solicitado sin más citarle ni oírle. DADO en Caguas, a 26 de febrero de 2021. Carmen A. Pereira Ortiz, Secretaria. Carmen L. Soto Planas, Sec Serv a Sala.

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Undefeated Gonzaga sits atop West

Drew Timme of Gonzaga is one of three finalists on the team for the John R. Wooden Award.

Gonzaga coach Mark Few has an .834 career winning percentage and has won 30-plus games in six of the last eight seasons.

By THE NEW YORK TIMES

gling with the pandemic earlier in the week, pulled out of the Big 12 Tournament after a positive test.

The Jayhawks, who have appeared in every NCAA Tournament since 1990, are going to try to play anyway, short-handed as they may be. Remember the standard the NCAA has set: A team can play if it has at least five players available. — ALAN BLINDER No. 4 Virginia The Cavaliers won the national title in 2019. After the health crisis forced the cancellation of last year’s NCAA Tournament, Virginia is hoping the coronavirus won’t keep it from this year’s.

Virginia is pressing ahead just days after it withdrew from the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, where it was the top seed, because of a positive test. Now the Cavaliers will be looking to medical protocols and their sturdy defense to try to repeat as national champions.

Virginia’s opponents have averaged fewer than 61 points per game this season, among the lowest tallies in the country. — ALAN BLINDER No. 7 Oregon The Ducks were a little sluggish in a 7564 loss to Oregon State on Friday, but energy preserved from their regular season Pac-12 title could keep them flying high. “We were just stuck in the mud right from the start,” Oregon coach Dana Altman said following the Ducks’

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onzaga is the first team to enter the NCAA men’s tournament undefeated since Kentucky in 2014-15, and the Zags have a legitimate shot to become the first undefeated national champion since Indiana finished 32-0 in the 1975-76 season.

“COVID is the only thing that stops them. Or an injury,” Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said this season.

Gonzaga is 26-0 after beating Brigham Young to win the West Coast Conference (WCC) championship last Tuesday. During the 2016-17 season, Gonzaga was 29-0 before it took two losses: the first against BYU in the regular season, the second against North Carolina in the championship game.

Gonzaga coach Mark Few has an .834 career winning percentage and has won 30plus games in six of the last eight seasons.

Now it would be something of a failure for Few and his players to end this season without the program’s first national championship.

“These guys have shown all year how competitive they are, and as we moved toward the NCAA Tournament — it was taken away from them last year — I think we’ll get even an increased effort moving forward,” Few told reporters before the conference final.

Gonzaga went 31-2 last year during the shortened season. This season the team has three finalists for the John R. Wooden Award, given to the most outstanding college player: senior small forward Corey Kispert, freshman point guard Jalen Suggs and sophomore forward Drew Timme. Suggs and Kispert are projected as NBA lottery picks.

The Zags have a free-flowing, fast-paced offense, yet they still pass up the good shot for the great shot.

There are concerns, however. Although the Zags have wins over Kansas, West Virginia, Iowa and Virginia, they have not faced an opponent outside the WCC since the Virginia game on Dec. 26.

Gonzaga allowed an average of 84 points in those four games and will have to play better defense in big spots in the NCAA Tournament.

And the Zags could run into even better teams in the Final Four. — ADAM ZAGORIA No. 3 Kansas It has been an awful week for Kansas.

The football coach, Les Miles, left last Monday because of sexual harassment accusations that dated to his tenure at Louisiana State. Then Jeff Long, the athletic director, announced his exit. On Friday, the men’s basketball team, which had been strug-

semifinal loss Friday. Oregon, 20-6 this season, claimed the inaugural NCAA championship in 1939 but has not won since. — GILLIAN R. BRASSIL No. 12 UC Santa Barbara The Gauchos are here for the first time in a decade, punching their ticket when they took the Big West tournament title from the reigning champion, UC Irvine, 79-63. UCSB’s JaQuori McLaughlin, the conference’s player of the year, scored 22 points in the win, and hopes to lead the team past its first matchup in a bigger NCAA pond. — GILLIAN R. BRASSIL All of the West’s Matchups — No. 1 Gonzaga (26-0) vs. No. 16 Norfolk State/Appalachian State — No. 8 Oklahoma (15-10) vs. No. 9 Missouri (16-9) — No. 5 Creighton (20-8) vs. No. 12 U.C. Santa Barbara (22-4) — No. 4 Virginia (18-6) vs. No. 13 Ohio (16-7) — No. 6 Southern California (22-7) vs.

No. 11 Wichita State/Drake — No. 3 Kansas (20-8) vs. No. 14 Eastern Washington (16-7) — No. 7 Oregon (20-6) vs. No. 10 VCU (19-7) — No. 2 Iowa (21-8) vs. No. 15 Grand Canyon (17-6)

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Drew Brees retires, his focus on the details until the end

By BEN SHPIGEL

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very great quarterback has a defining characteristic.

Tom Brady, even at 43, still excels in big games. Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes, with their prodigious arms, complete throws others wouldn’t dare attempt. Peyton Manning, a presnap savant, could decode the most complex of defenses.

Many will never come close to knowing what such excellence feels like, in any field.

But when it comes to Drew Brees, another member of that exalted group of quarterbacks, trying to understand what distinguished him as he retired Sunday, exactly 15 years after he signed with the New Orleans Saints — that feels a bit more accessible: Just grab a toothbrush and some toothpaste.

“I’ve challenged people to do this before,” said Zach Strief, a former offensive tackle who helped protect Brees for 12 seasons in New Orleans. “Brush your teeth with 275 strokes tomorrow. Do it that many times, then try to repeat it for 20 years. That’s how he lives his life. His attention to detail is his superpower.”

Over those 20 years, as Brees overcame a career-threatening shoulder injury to become one of the most statistically productive quarterbacks in NFL history, he trained his body and brain for optimal performance.

Because he couldn’t dislodge his head from his shoulders to see over towering linemen, the 6-foot Brees often threw passes blind. “You just see a ball appear out of nowhere,” said former receiver Lance Moore, who played eight seasons with Brees.

Brees knew the coverage, the routes and where the ball was supposed to go, so it didn’t seem peculiar. It is why every repetition in practice had to be perfect, and if it wasn’t, Brees and his receivers would stay after — communicating that need telepathically — until they aced it.

He reviewed the entire game plan after Saturday walk-throughs, drilling his cadence and progressions, dropping back without holding a ball, toiling alone in the Saints’ practice bubble. He arrived at the team’s training facility at 6 a.m. even if he played the night before. His wife, Brittany, would bring their children over at a certain time, and Brees would chase them around for a certain amount of time, and then they would leave at a certain time, so he could retreat to the darkness of the film room.

Drew Brees waved to fans after a playoff loss to the Buccaneers in the divisional round.

“It is unnerving at first to watch him as a young player, because you’re like, ‘Damn, how do I replicate this?’” said Marques Colston, a Saints receiver from 2006 to 2015.

“It put you in a mode where you had to match his intensity.”

Brees and Colston joined the Saints within weeks of each other in 2006. New Orleans drafted Colston that year, but Brees, after five seasons with the San Diego Chargers, chose the city. Identifying with its resilient spirit, he signed with the Saints to rebuild — his shoulder, his career, the organization, a region reeling from Hurricane Katrina.

With those projects long complete, Brees, 42, leaves the game after 20 years of unbridling his superpower to maximum effect.

“Over and above his outstanding performance, Drew came to represent the resolve, passion, and drive that resonates not only with Saints fans and football fans but our entire community,” Gayle Benson, the team’s principal owner, said in a statement.

When Brees arrived, the Saints were a woebegone franchise coming off a 3-13 season in 2005, with one playoff victory in 39 years. Brees reached the NFC championship game in his first year, delivered a Super Bowl in his fourth — beating Hall of Fame quarterbacks Kurt Warner, Brett Favre and Manning along the way — and won seven division titles, including in each of the past four seasons. He transformed the national perception of the Saints and recalibrated locals’ expectations of offensive proficiency.

When Brees arrived, New Orleans was recovering from the devastation wrought by

Katrina, so much so that after coach Sean Payton got lost while showing Brees around the area on his free-agent visit, driving past ravaged communities, he figured Brees would sign with Miami. Instead, Brees settled in Uptown New Orleans, restored a centuryold home, and committed to raising millions of dollars to refurbish parks, schools and athletic fields.

When Brees arrived, his surgically repaired right shoulder was still ailing, and all throughout training camp and into the preseason his passes wobbled. Some teammates wondered whether he would ever recover.

Payton did, too.

As Strief remembers it, Brees went to throw a 20-yard out route early in the Saints’ third preseason game, and his pass skipped 5 yards short of the receiver. Payton asked the quarterbacks coach, Pete Carmichael, who coached Brees in San Diego, “Is this as good as he gets?”

“I remember standing there thinking, like, oh wow,” Strief, who was hired last month as the Saints’ assistant offensive line coach, said.

“Like, asking myself: ‘He’s an NFL quarterback. How is that possible?’”

As Strief discovered, Brees progressed at his own pace. Meshing with Payton, he threw for 4,418 yards that season, the first of seven times he led the NFL in that category. No one has completed more passes or thrown for more yards, and only Brady has thrown more touchdowns.

Some of Brees’ totals are bloated by the era, facilitated by rules changes, schematic innovations and a short-passing ethos. But in many years, the Saints needed Brees to throw just to offset their horrific defenses: Each of the five times New Orleans finished in the bottom seven in scoring defense, Brees led the league in passing. Over the past four seasons, as the Saints leaned more on their running game and a strong defense, Brees reinvented himself, throwing (even) shorter passes and fewer interceptions, never reaching double digits in that statistic after throwing 15 in 2016.

“You just knew the ball was going to be perfect coming from Drew Brees,” former All-Pro cornerback Aqib Talib said in a telephone interview. “He’ll just find ways to kill you.”

Consistent as Brees was, sometimes that focus blinded him from change swirling around him. Long a vocal supporter of the military, he equated kneeling during the na-

tional anthem to protest police brutality with denigrating the flag.

As civil unrest roiled the country last summer, and as the league and its players grew more proactive about addressing systemic racism and social injustice, Brees reiterated that he considered it disrespectful to kneel.

His comments angered teammates past and present, many of whom were mystified that someone generally so aware could be so insensitive. Brees later apologized, saying his comments “missed the mark.”

“It hurt — like, dang, Drew, really? No way,” Moore said. “But sometimes it takes a situation like that for somebody to grow.

I’m not going to allow something like that to erase the history we had together. I had to help teach him a lesson, and I think it was a moment of reflection for him.”

Brees had ample time to ponder his future after the past three seasons, which all ended with a playoff defeat at the Superdome. Eliminated by the Rams in the playoffs after the 2018 season after officials missed a pass-interference call against Los Angeles, and by Minnesota in overtime after the 2019 season, when he missed five games with a thumb injury, the Saints lost to Tampa Bay at home in the divisional round in January in part because the Buccaneers converted two of Brees’ three interceptions into touchdowns.

That day Brees, already managing the aftermath of the 11 fractured ribs and punctured lung he sustained in Week 10, was also playing with — as revealed in an Instagram post Brittany Brees would make two days later — a torn fascia in his foot and a torn rotator cuff. Struggling to move the offense downfield against Tampa Bay, Brees passed for 134 yards, his fewest in 18 postseason games by far, and if it all seemed like a discordant conclusion to a career steeped in splendor, that’s because it was — but yet it still sort of misses the point.

So much of the Brees mythology focuses on what he lacks, things out of his control — the prototypical height of a quarterback, an Elway-esque arm, a second championship to enhance his legacy — instead of what he is, what he has, what he could do. And over the past two decades, as the NFL transitioned into a passing league, no one summoned his superpower better to fulfill the position’s elemental responsibility — throwing a football accurately and consistently — finer than he did.

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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 30

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GAMES

HOROSCOPE Aries

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(Mar 21-April 20)

A major focus on a secluded and sensitive sector, brings an opportunity to reflect on life and future plans, Aries. With four planets in the soulful sign of Pisces, you’ll find it easier to talk about your feelings.

With Mercury moving into this zone too, you’ll become aware of your thoughts, and whether they are helping you succeed or not. If not, it’s time to change them.

Libra

(Sep 24-Oct 23)

Busy with lifestyle matters? With communicator Mercury entering Pisces from today, this influence could encourage you to take on more work, or find you much busier in general. Keen to adopt a wholesome diet? Cooking nurturing recipes or trying the perfect diet plan, might help boost energy levels and brain power. Ready to learn a new skill? It can be a turning point.

Taurus

(April 21-May 21)

Scorpio

Gemini

(May 22-June 21)

Sagittarius

(Nov 23-Dec 21)

Capricorn

(Dec 22-Jan 20)

Your social life could sparkle even more from today, as articulate Mercury urges you to reach out and connect. You may be keen to forge new friendships, and to move in circles that can be linked to an interest or business of yours. Most of all, you might be drawn to creative types, as they could inspire you to have a go. A new relationship may become deeper and very enticing.

You’ll continue to be in demand, and eager to showcase your skills and abilities. With a lively line-up in your sector of ambition, the desire to get ahead may be stronger than ever. As Mercury your guide planet moves in from today, don’t shy away from connecting with those who can help you on your journey to greatness. A fascinating encounter could highlight a special opportunity.

Cancer

(June 22-July 23)

(Oct 24-Nov 22)

The coming weeks look to be dynamic and creative.

The desire to express yourself and indulge your talents, could inspire your entrepreneurial side, as well as being fun. As clever Mercury moves into Pisces, a blend of inspiration and imagination can produce outstanding results. If you and another have been getting closer, this bond might intensify the more you get talking.

You can find yourself fighting the urge to step back from life. One part of you may be keen to initiate new ideas, while another might prefer to go with the flow. This desire for privacy could get stronger from today, bringing the chance to assess your feelings on a range of issues. Mind, an upbeat Moon/ Jupiter tie may coincide with a call that you can get excited about, Archer.

If aspects of your life continue to be intense, then the movement of lively Mercury into your sector of travel and far horizons, could enable you to see the bigger picture. With an upbeat focus on this zone, a strong desire to learn and enjoy new experiences can push you out of your comfort zone. New knowledge might allow you to plan for the longterm with enthusiasm.

It’s an excellent time to strengthen old connections and make new ones. You’ll also derive great benefit from exploring your local area, and catching up on fresh developments. This can be a chance to acquire new skills, link up with friends or negotiate a deal.

Your curiosity may be peaked concerning a purchase. If you’ve been hoping for a bargain, you might just get one.

Leo

Aquarius

(July 24-Aug 23)

If others notice that you’re quieter than usual, then it could be because you are on a journey to locate and release emotional blocks. What is holding you back from being richer, happier or more at peace with yourself? If you can work this out and deal with it, your circumstances may change for the better. A positive shift on the inside might bring you more success in everyday life, Leo.

Virgo

(Aug 24-Sep 23)

Finding it difficult to connect with someone? As Mercury moves into your relationship zone, you might be ready to try again. This time you may find it easier to understand where they are coming from and why you’ve had issues. Greater sensitivity to their feelings can result in a conversation that goes deeper than you thought possible, and that is truly enriching, Virgo.

(Jan 21-Feb 19)

Have a big-ticket purchase in mind? As deal-maker Mercury moves into your money zone, it can inspire you to look around for the best offer and price. Don’t go for the first thing you see, do your research, and you’ll be pleased with how much you save. On a social note, a positive Moon/Jupiter tie could coincide with an encouraging conversation that opens a door for you.

Pisces

(Feb 20-Mar 20)

What have you got to lose by asking for what you want? As persuasive Mercury moves into your sign, you’ll be more willing to try it and see what happens. Don’t underestimate the power of this simple strategy, as it can set forces in motion that might change your life. If you want to resolve a problem or move to a new level, locate the right person and utter those magic words.

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