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conomic Development Bank for Puerto Rico (BDE by its Spanish initials) President Luis Alemañy González, through the Center for Economic Studies, published earlier this week the data related to the Economic Activity Index (IAE) for September 2021, which reached a maximum level of 120.3 points, a figure that represents a year-on-year increase of 2.7 percent.

“This is the seventh year-on-year increase after 12 consecutive decreases,” Alemañy González said. “Compared to the previous month, the IAE-BDE growth rate rose 0.7%. The interannual results reflect the effects of the closure caused by the pandemic on the island.”

The BDE president acknowledged that “although there is an upward trend in the index, economic activity requires that such improvement maintain a consistent and multisectoral positive rhythm.”

“It is also important to bear in mind that, although COVID-19 infections are beginning to be contained, the recovery has been uneven due to the fact that supply chains do not flow normally due to the outbreaks that persist in various regions of the world, due to the disparity in the management of preventive measures and inequity in access to vaccines,” he said. “On the other hand, the impact of the lack of labor and raw materials at the international level is greatly perceived, which also affects the manufacture of goods and imports. Likewise, the recovery in the economy

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Luis Alemañy González, president of the Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico

continues to be restricted within those segments of the population that continue to be susceptible to the virus and its mutations.”

Alemañy emphasized that congestion in transshipment ports in the United States, difficulties in recruiting personnel, insufficient materials for manufacturing, increases in energy costs and lack of warehouse space are some of the elements impacting the supply chain. The current inflationary pressures also represent a challenge for the island’s economic recovery.

The official also noted that the employment sectors most affected by the measures that were implemented to control the coronavirus -- services in recreation and accommodation, education and health, among others -- still have a way to go to reach the levels they presented prior to the pandemic.

He pointed out that worker losses in those sectors must be absorbed by other industries, or they could be inserted into the start-ups of new businesses.

In any case, non-agricultural salaried employment showed an improvement in September, both monthly and year-on-year. Investment in infrastructure, support for trade driven by federal aid, the verve that the manufacturing sector has achieved -- bringing the production of medicines and medical equipment to areas closer to the United States -and the gradual reintegration into the workforce of people left unemployed by COVID-19, in turn, should positively impact employment on the island.

Cement sales continue to be above one million 94-pound bags per month, gasoline consumption has been climbing as face-to-face work is once again the norm, and electricity generation remains stable, Alemañy González noted.

The IAE-BDE contracted 5.0% in 2020, to reach 116.6 points. In 2019 it averaged 122.8 and grew 1.6%. In turn, the IAE-BDE average for fiscal year 2021 ended at 117.9, which translates into a decrease of 1.7% versus fiscal year 2020 (120.0 or -1.9%). However, the average of the index for the period (January-September) was 119.3 points, or an increase of 2.7%. Similarly, the index rose to 119.7, or 3.7%, during the first quarter of fiscal 2022 (July-September).

Comparisons were made against the same months last year.

During September 2021, two of the four components of the IAE-BDE -- non-agricultural salaried employment and cement sales -- increased by 0.01% and 0.8%, respectively, while gasoline consumption fell 0.1% and electrical power generation was reduced by 2.2%. These results were compared to the August 2021 figures.

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Fiscal board to tweak highway authority fiscal plan

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he Financial Oversight and Management Board has devised a schedule to revise the fiscal plan for the Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority (PRHTA), which has been in Title III bankruptcy since May 2017 to restructure some $6 billion in debt.

The fiscal plan is the blueprint of changes that need to be made to straighten out the entity’s finances.

However, the oversight board said the changes to the current plan will be limited. The board said it expects to have a revised fiscal plan for the PRHTA by Jan. 19.

In a letter the oversight board said it was initiating the process for revising the May 2021 Certified Fiscal Plan in order to incorporate new information available regarding federal funding for Puerto Rico, the broader macroeconomic environment, and certain expenditure items.

The revisions to the May 2021 Certified Fiscal Plan will consist of an update of fiscal year (FY) 2021 actuals -- to revise all actual figures referenced throughout the fiscal plan as of a date before the FY 2021 year-end date and include actuals as of June 30, 2021.

The board also said it will include technical adjustments to align the revised fiscal plan with the Certified Fiscal Plan Model in relation to the fiscal measures and final assumptions used for the FY 2022 Certified Budget.

The Financial Oversight and Management Board has set a schedule for revising the fiscal plan for the Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority, which has been in Title III bankruptcy since May 2017.

It will also contain updates to federal funding -- including potential additional federal funds that the PRHTA could receive as a result of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

The revisions will also modify capital expenditures (Capex) disbursement projections -- to reevaluate Capex disbursements based on historical performance, including FY 2022 year-to-date (YTD) actual disbursements, including the most recent third-party estimates

on achievable State of Good Repair investment levels, and considering the potential impact of the IIJA on the total baseline capital contributions.

The new fiscal plan will take into account the impact of the commonwealth’s Plan of Adjustment (POA), which would restructure some $33 billion in debt and cut it by 80%, to reflect any payments to creditors required to be made by the PRHTA in connection with the effectiveness of the Commonwealth POA, including any potential initial cash payments and consummation costs, timing of payments, and sources of funds.

The new PRHTA fiscal plan should also take into account economic and demographic updates, inflation, and traffic and transit volumes based on actual trends observed YTD in FY 2022.

By Dec. 10, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia should submit a proposed updated fiscal plan to the oversight board.

On Dec. 21, the oversight board sends the governor a notice of violation, as needed. The governor must submit revisions to the board by Jan. 4 of next year and

by Jan. 19, the board should certify the new fiscal plan.

The PRHTA and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority have yet to restructure their debt. Earlier this week the Title III court completed confirmation hearings for the restructuring of $33 billion in central government debt.

Applications open for online sports betting operations

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rlando Rivera, the executive director of the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission, announced earlier this week that the commission would begin receiving applications from those interested in being online sports betting operators on the island.

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“We invite … all those interested in being part of a new market that has a high growth potential and the wide reach that the internet offers,” Rivera said in a written statement. “Through the rigorous standards that we have established and strict regulation of betting activity, we will guarantee the protection of the player and the consumer.

Operators will be equally protected, under the transparent and equitable rules and procedures administered by the Commission.”

Rivera said that those interested in being authorized to gamble through electronic platforms will find information on the procedure to follow on the commission’s website.

The portal contains the information, forms and documents required to formalize licensing requests for sports betting operators or satellites and e-Sports and fantasy contests on the internet, as well as service providers and employees.

Applications will be evaluated by the commission’s Sports Betting Bureau, in accordance with the instructions detailed in the form.

The official stressed that the supervision and oversight functions conferred by Act No. 81-2019, as amended, by placing all games under the umbrella of the commission, generate favorable conditions for the development in Puerto Rico of an industry that operates successfully in

other jurisdictions of the United States.

For the island, the betting market that will open represents new sources of economic activity, Rivera said.

According to recent market studies, the economic contribution of the industry is estimated to reach $18 million in just its first year.

The nascent sports betting market will be regulated by the Sports Betting regulations (No. 9316) and Fantasy Contests (No. 9317), which will be integrated into the Puerto Rico Sports Betting on E-Sport and Fantasy Contest Regulations. Those regulations are in force and establish the norms for the licensing and supervision of the new industry. The regulations also establish the procedures and requirements that future operators must comply with, as well as the operation of betting and electronic games in Puerto Rico.

The final adoption of the regulation by the commission, Rivera said, provides the regulatory framework that will make possible the operation and growth, under the supervision and oversight of the government, of a new industry that has become more relevant given the changes in sports disciplines, the entertainment industry and in the lifestyles of citizens as a result of the spread of COVID-19.

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2nd phase of PARE anti-domestic violence campaign launched

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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he Puerto Rico government announced the second phase of the El Momento del Pare campaign earlier this week, which will promote informational internet pages for citizens on the services and tools available to combat and eradicate gender violence.

The chairwoman of the PARE Committee, Family Secretary Carmen Ana González Magaz, made the announcement during the presentation of several murals representing gender violence, which were inaugurated in Placita de Santurce and in The Mall of San Juan shopping center. The web pages of the Committee for Gender Violence Prevention, Support, Rescue and Education (PARE) will be available through QR codes that will be located in public agencies and in various private sector establishments so that people can scan the code with a smartphone and access information.

“We have achieved a great impact with the first phase of the PARE Committee’s campaign on education against gender violence,” González Magaz said at a press conference on Monday. “The scope of the shared messages is magnified thanks to citizen collaboration and the awareness that we can all contribute to eradicate violence. With these new strategies we reach new audiences through the use of technology and artistic expressions that reach everyone.”

The official also stressed that “together we can achieve a culture of peace, fostering dialogue, being a model for our children, seeking help when necessary, valuing diversity, identifying risky behaviors, and respecting the lives and rights of all.”

The second phase of the campaign will also feature a mass media campaign, which will include television ads to continue to carry the message on the TeleOnce, Telemundo, Wapa TV, WIPR, Fox, Mega TV and Paid Media-Liberty channels.

In addition, GFR Media, Programatic and Noticel will publish the campaign’s message content digitally; Planet Media, Hello Media and bMedia will publish it on billboards; Univisión Radio, La X and SBS will broadcast it on the radio; and El Nuevo Día y Primera Hora will publish it in the press.

Meanwhile, Banco Popular de Puerto

Rico will share the announcement in its branches and the Liberty company also joined the promotional efforts.

The initiative of the QR code for establishments was joined by the United Retailers Center — which represents thousands of small and midsize companies on the island — the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce — which unites all commercial sectors — and the Retail Trade Association.

Those organizations have committed to disseminating the QR code and the posters to all their members to encourage them to display them in their establishments and thus give greater publicity to the campaign.

Likewise, the initiative was joined by the L’Oréal company; El Mesón and McDonald’s restaurants; Walgreens pharmacies; Walmart, Sam’s and Amigo stores; and Grupo Colón Gerena and its Applebee’s, Longhorn, Olive Garden, Red

The second phase of the campaign “El Momento del Pare” will promote informational internet pages for citizens on the services and tools available to combat and eradicate gender violence.

Lobster, Sizzler and Wendy’s restaurants; among many others who have already committed to displaying the posters in their stores, restaurants and commercial establishments.

All public agencies will receive posters, signs and stickers with the QR code to make them available in all government offices. In addition, an electronic file with all the art has been prepared to make it available to agencies, public corporations and municipalities. In this way, the code will be available to print the posters and the QR code on the PARE Committee website, so that it can be published in as many places as possible.

González Magaz highlighted the efforts of the muralists who joined the campaign against gender violence and stressed that the murals that were presented Monday “are artistic representations of this struggle and of the need to create a society of equity and respect in which there is no place for gender violence.”

The mural presented in Placita de Santurce belongs to the muralists Rafael Vega and Rosenda Álvarez.

Meanwhile, the artworks located in The Mall of San Juan are the creation of the art collective Dos Pinceles by the twins Gabriela and Patricia Urrutia; Eliezer Pagán’s The Amazing Ske; and the artists Danilo Lozada, Alexandra López Tapia — known as Alicia en Oz — Lucindo Fidalgo, Sarah Urbain, Lorena Nazario, Christina Lewis Vizcarrondo — alias Bonesy — and Betsy Casañas.

More than 300 attend COVID-19 prevention & control training event in San Juan

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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s part of the prevention and control initiatives against COVID-19 being carried out in the Municipality of San Juan, the Capital City’s Epidemiological Surveillance Project has trained more than 300 people from various educational institutions, the municipality announced earlier this week.

San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero Lugo, who participated in the workshops, made the announcement. Among the other participants were directors and nurses from municipal schools, the island Department of Education

and private institutions.

The training event was held at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino at the Convention Center in Miramar, and brought together more than 300 people from the 176 schools in San Juan. All received talks and orientation on the most recent findings regarding the coronavirus and vaccines, as well as protocols and projections on the pandemic, among other topics.

“This initiative is one of many that we have been conducting during recent months in the municipality,” Romero Lugo said Tuesday.

“The Epidemiological Surveillance Project effectively serves the needs of our communities

in relation to the tracking of positive cases in the capital once they are reported by the Department of Health. Likewise, continuous antigen and molecular tests are carried out while the citizens are oriented over the telephone (787-977-8432), available seven days a week.”

Among the topics addressed during the event were “Epidemiological Concepts,” “COVID-19 Guidelines for Schools” and “Vaccine Effectiveness.”

It was also reported that the Epidemiological Surveillance Project has been visiting schools in San Juan with preventive and educational material on the virus.

San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero Lugo

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CROEM’s Class of 1971 honored at reunion

By THE STAR STAFF

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he Alumni Students Association of the Residential Center for Educational Opportunities of Mayagüez, better known as CROEM ALUMNI, recently honored CROEM’s Class of 1971, including Major General Lester Martínez López appointed

by President Joe Biden as assistant secretary of defense for health affairs.

The group that received the recognition are the students who graduated from the CROEM School 50 years ago and who in turn are responsible for the creation of the CROEM ALUMNI organization, an entity dedicated to helping the public school operated by Puerto Rico’s Department of Education.

Several of Martínez López’s classmates are planning to attend his confirmation ceremony.

“The major general, along with his wife Lydia Ramírez Kurtz, sister of former Cabo Rojo Mayor Roberto Ramírez Kurtz, traveled to Puerto Rico to share with his former

classmates from CROEM, a school founded in 1968 by Dr. Ramón Claudio Tirado. As it is known, this institution serves the needs of talented students with an advanced

academic offering that emphasizes science, mathematics and technology in a residential living environment 24 hours a day,” said Reinaldo Camps Gerena, a founding mem-

The group that was recognized are the students who graduated from the CROEM School 50 years ago and who are responsible for the creation of the CROEM ALUMNI organization.

ber of CROEM and presidential delegate in charge of the event. “We are very happy to have among us this CROEM graduate who will be part of President Joe Biden’s team as of Monday.”

The CROEM Center has been recognized as the number one school in Puerto Rico, having completed 53 graduations and benefited more than 10,000 students on the island.

“This moving ceremony organized by CROEM ALUMNI recognized the 1971 Class, possibly the group of Croemites who have cared most about the CROEM school,” said Wilson Nazario, executive director of CROEM ALUMNI. “The Croemites of ‘71 not only founded the CROEM ALUMNI, they are also responsible for not opposing attempts to change the name of the school following legislation introduced by former House Rep. Maricarmen Mas. For this class reunion, many colleagues traveled from Europe and different parts of the United States and all received a special certificate in commemoration of their 50th anniversary of graduation.”

Liberty Foundation donates $600K from golf tourney to nonprofits

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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he Liberty Foundation closed the 24th edition of the Liberty Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament last week by awarding a record donation of $600,000 among 27 non-profit organizations in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI).

The donation was presented Nov. 18 during the Embracing Hope celebration dinner, which was held in Río Grande.

The 27 organizations that received donations this year were Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico, Manuel Fernández Juncos Children’s House, Virgilio Dávila Family House, Espibi Center, Sor Isolina Ferré Centers, USVI Community Foundation, Peace for Women Coordinator, Children’s Choir San Juan, EcoExploratorio Museum of Sciences of Puerto Rico, Alas a la Mujer Foundation, A-Mar Foundation, CAP Foundation, Felisa Rincón de Gautier Foundation, San Cristóbal Cuna Home, Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús Children’s Home, Ruth Home, Teresa Homes Toda, Puerto Rico Youth at Risk, Kinesis, Make Music Happen, Movement for the Outreach

of Independent Living (MAVI), Children of and bomba dancers that got the audience included organizing events in two separate New Hope, PECES Project, SER from Puerto dancing. venues, coordinating over 200 guests, and Rico, American Society Against Cancer of Khoury thanked both new and returning protection protocols against COVID-19.

Puerto Rico, Society of Women Coders and sponsors and partners as they make the event Liberty has been raising funds for comthe YMCA of San Juan. possible and impact it each year. He also munity organizations in Puerto Rico since “We are more committed than ever to thanked the Liberty executives and employees 1996, when it donated $19,000 for Hogar connecting with more communities through who donated their time and talents to ensure San José in Luquillo. Since then, Liberty the markets we serve. Like the $1 million the success of the tournament. He added that Puerto Rico and the Liberty Foundation have investment for socio-economic development their contribution is vital in every step of the donated more than $5.1 million to over 35 that we recently announced, this additional process, from fundraising to organizing and non-profit organizations throughout the island $600,000 donation strengthens that promise executing the tournament logistics, which and the USVI. even more,” said Naji Khoury, president and CEO of Liberty Puerto Rico and president of the Liberty Foundation. “We feel that it is very important to continue the work of the Foundation, empowering these extraordinary organizations to help as many underserved communities and populations as possible in Puerto Rico and the USVI.” Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez, a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, was a special guest at the event. Rodríguez donated an original baseball shirt for an auction that helped raise additional funds. Ale Croatto, grandson of the late folk singer Tony Croatto, delighted the audience with a sample of his repertoire. The guests also had a sample of The recent Liberty Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament yielded a record $600,000 Puerto Rican culture with a batuplena band in donations for 27 non-profit organizations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Veterans have become unlikely lobbyists in push to legalize psychedelic drugs

By ANDREW JACOBS

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ose Martinez, a former Army gunner whose right arm and both legs were blown off by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, has a new calling: He has become one of the most effective lobbyists in a campaign to legalize the therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs across the country.

On a Zoom call this spring with Connie Leyva, a Democratic legislator in California who has long opposed relaxing drug laws, Martinez told her how psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in “magic” mushrooms, had helped to finally quell the physical pain and suicidal thoughts that had tormented him.

Leyva says she changed her mind even before the call ended, and she later voted yes on the bill, which is expected to become law early next year.

“We ask these men and women to go fight for our freedoms,” she said in an interview. “So if this is something that is helping them live a more normal life, I feel like I shouldn’t stand in the way.”

In the two years since Oregon, Washington, D.C., and a half-dozen municipalities decriminalized psilocybin, vets have become leading advocates in the drive to legalize psychedelic medicine, which they credit with helping ease the post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression that are often tied to their experiences in the military.

The campaign has been propelled by the epidemic of suicides among veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan and by the national reckoning over the mass incarceration of people on drug charges that has softened public attitudes on prohibition.

More than 30,000 service members have taken their own lives in the years since Sept. 11 — four times the number of those who died on the battlefield — and the Department ofVeterans Affairs has struggled to address the crisis with the traditional repertoire of pharmacological interventions.

The recent U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan may have marked the end of America’s “forever war,” but the psychological fallout from two decades of military conflict continues to reverberate among many of the 1.9 million personnel who served overseas.

“I will not be told no on something that prevents human beings from killing themselves,” Martinez said.

Jesse Gould, a former Army Ranger who started Heroic Hearts Project, an organization that connects veterans to psychedelic therapies

available in Latin America, also measures the desperation in the daily barrage of emails he gets from vets seeking help.

The waiting list for a treatment slot, he said, has stretched to 850 people.

“The federal health care system has failed us, which is why veterans have to seek care outside the country,” he said. “They are already turning to psychedelic options in droves, so we can either decide to call these veterans criminals, which is what we do now, or we can make sure they can get effective care here at home.”

Recent studies have buttressed anecdotal accounts of benefit and helped to quantify the therapeutic value of substances like LSD, psilocybin and MDMA, the drug better known as Ecstasy. A study in Nature Medicine found that MDMA paired with counseling brought marked relief to patients with severe PTSD. Another in the New England Journal of Medicine highlighted the potential of psilocybin therapy for treating severe depression.

Although current federal law largely prohibits the medical use of these compounds, researchers expect MDMA-assisted talk therapy to win approval from the Food and Drug Administration in the next year or two, followed soon after by psilocybin, which has already received agency approval as a “breakthrough therapy” for severe depression. In 2019, the FDA gave approval to esketamine, a nasal spray derived from the anesthetic ketamine, for treatment-resistant depression. Off-label use of ketamine for depression has also become increasingly popular.

Kevin Matthews, a military veteran who led a 2019 ballot measure in Denver that decriminalized psilocybin mushrooms — the first U.S. city to do so — said personal testimonies about psychedelic therapy have been pivotal in winning over skeptics who worry that decriminalization will fuel increased recreational use.

“The key to doing that is getting the right people in front of the right constituencies,” he said.

Decriminalization advocates have made remarkable progress over the past two years. Last month Seattle embraced the decriminalization of psilocybin and other plant-based psychoactive drugs, and Michigan and several other cities across the country are poised to do the same.

State Sen. Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat who sponsored California’s psilocybin measure, said he had been surprised by how readily some opponents changed their minds.

Jose Martinez, a former Army gunner whose right arm and both legs were blown off by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, in Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 7, 2021. “I will not be told no on something that prevents human beings from killing themselves,” said Martinez, who is an advocate for the therapeutic use of psychedelics in California.

“Veterans are very, very compelling messengers,” he said.

But as psychedelics have gained acceptance among mental health professionals, even enthusiastic supporters of decriminalization acknowledge the potential perils of doing so without adequate regulation or professional guidance. Overdoses are rare, and the compounds are not considered addictive, but experts stress the importance of chaperoned drug trips given anecdotal reports about adverse reactions among people with serious disorders like schizophrenia.

At first glance, former military personnel might seem unlikely champions for illegal, mindaltering drugs that many Americans associate with the countercultural peaceniks of the 1960s and 1970s. But veterans have become powerful emissaries for psychedelics across the political spectrum.

Juliana Mercer, a Marine Corps veteran from San Diego who helps connect former service members to psychedelic therapies, says her lobbying efforts are especially useful with Republican legislators who often harbor antidrug attitudes but hold veterans in high esteem.

“It helps that I’m not some stereotypical hippie doing LSD for fun,” she said. “But I think our voices are impactful because we’ve put our lives on the line for our country, and after 20 years of war, we need help healing because nothing has worked so far.”

Recent converts include Rick Perry, the former Republican governor of Texas, who earlier this year returned to the state Capitol to join Democratic lawmakers promoting a bill to authorize the clinical study of psilocybin. The bill passed both legislative chambers in June and became law.

Perry declined an interview request, but during a news conference in April he said his conversion from an anti-drug stalwart to a champion of psychedelic therapies was inspired by his personal relationship with a combat veteran who had turned to opioids to deal with his PTSD. U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, a former Navy SEAL who had consistently opposed efforts to relax drug laws in Congress, also had a change of heart after hearing from fellow veterans. In September, he introduced an amendment to a defense spending bill that would have allowed the Pentagon to fund psychedelics research. The amendment, however, failed to advance out of a House rules committee.

Still, military veterans have proved effective messengers. Gould, the former Army Ranger, started Heroic Hearts in 2019, not long after he took his first psychedelic journey in Peru with ayahuasca, a plant-derived, hallucinogenic brew that has shown extraordinary promise in treating a range of psychological maladies.

Gould said a traumatic brain injury caused by the many rocket launches he oversaw during three deployments in Afghanistan left him with uncontrolled spasms of anger and anxiety.

Healthy romantic relationships, he said, were out of the question.

“It defragged my brain in a way that allowed it to heal,” he said of the ayahuasca retreat, adding that his new frame of mind made it possible for him to meet the woman who would later become his wife. “It definitely saved my life.”

Researchers are still trying to understand the mechanics of psychedelic-assisted therapies, but they are widely thought to promote physiological changes in the brain, sometimes after just one session. On a psychological level, the drugs can provide a fresh perspective on seemingly intractable trauma, giving patients new tools to process pain and find inner peace.

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On podcasts and radio, misleading COVID-19 talk goes unchecked

Bob Pittman, the chief executive of iHeartRadio, in New York, Aug. 6, 2019. False statements about vaccines have spread on radio and podcasts, the “Wild West” of media, even as some hosts die of virus complications.

By TIFFANY HSU and MARC TRACY

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n a recent episode of his podcast, Rick Wiles, a pastor and self-described “citizen reporter,” endorsed a conspiracy theory: that COVID-19 vaccines were the product of a “global coup d’état by the most evil cabal of people in the history of mankind.”

“It’s an egg that hatches into a synthetic parasite and grows inside your body,” Wiles said on his Oct. 13 episode. “This is like a sci-fi nightmare, and it’s happening in front of us.”

Wiles belongs to a group of hosts who have made false or misleading statements about COVID-19 and effective treatments for it. Like many of them, he has access to much of his listening audience because his show appears on a platform provided by a large media corporation.

Wiles’ podcast is available through iHeart Media, an audio company based in San Antonio that says it reaches 9 out of 10 Americans each month. Spotify and Apple are other major companies that provide significant audio platforms for hosts who have shared similar views with their listeners about COVID-19 and vaccination efforts, or have had guests on their shows who promoted such notions.

Scientific studies have shown that vaccines will protect people against the coronavirus for long periods and have significantly reduced the spread of COVID-19. As the global death toll related to COVID-19 exceeds 5 million — and

at a time when more than 40% of Americans are not fully vaccinated — iHeart, Spotify, Apple and many smaller audio companies have done little to rein in what radio hosts and podcasters say about the virus and vaccination efforts.

“There’s really no curb on it,” said Jason Loviglio, an associate professor of media and communication studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. “There’s no real mechanism to push back, other than advertisers boycotting and corporate executives saying we need a culture change.”

Audio industry executives appear less likely than their counterparts in social media to try to check dangerous speech. TruNews, a conservative Christian media outlet founded

by Wiles, who used the phrase “Jew coup” to describe efforts to impeach former President Donald Trump, has been banned by YouTube.

His podcast remains available on iHeart.

Asked about his false statements concerning COVID-19 vaccines, Wiles described pandemic mitigation efforts as “global communism.” “If the Needle Nazis win, freedom is over for generations, maybe forever,” he said in an email.

The reach of radio shows and podcasts is great, especially among young people: A recent survey from the National Research Group, a consulting firm, found that 60% of listeners younger than 40 get their news primarily through audio, a type of media they say they trust more than print or video.

“People develop really close relationships

with podcasts,” said Evelyn Douek, a senior research fellow at Columbia University’s Knight First Amendment Institute. “It’s a parasocial medium. There’s something about voice that humans really relate to.”

Marc Bernier, a talk radio host in Daytona Beach, Florida, whose show is available for download or streaming on iHeart’s and Apple’s digital platforms, was among the talk radio hosts who died of COVID-19 complications after expressing anti-vaccination views on their programs. The deaths made national news and set off a cascade of commentary on social media.

What drew less attention was the industry that helped give them an audience.

Jimmy DeYoung Sr., whose program was available on iHeart, Apple and Spotify, died of COVID-19 complications after making his show a venue for false or misleading statements about vaccines. One of his frequent guests was Sam Rohrer, a former Pennsylvania state representative who likened the promotion of COVID-19 vaccines to Nazi tactics and made a sweeping false statement. “This is not a vaccine, by definition,” Rohrer said on an April episode.

“It is a permanent altering of my immune system, which God created to handle the kinds of things that are coming that way.” DeYoung thanked his guest for his “insight.” DeYoung died four months later.

“We’re seeing lots of public radio stations doing amazing local work to spread good health information,” Loviglio said. “On the other side, you’re seeing mostly the AM radio dial and their podcast counterparts being the Wild West of the airwaves.” iHeart — which owns more than 860 radio stations, publishes more than 600 podcasts and operates a vast online archive of audio programs — has rules for the podcasters on its platform prohibiting them from making statements that incite hate, promote Nazi propaganda or are defamatory. It would not say whether it has a policy concerning false statements on COVID-19 or vaccination efforts.

Apple’s content guidelines for podcasts prohibit “content that may lead to harmful or dangerous outcomes, or content that is obscene or gratuitous.” Apple did not reply to requests for comment for this article.

Spotify, which says its podcast platform has 299 million monthly listeners, prohibits hate speech in its guidelines. In a response to inquiries, the company said in a written statement that it also prohibits content “that promotes dangerous false or dangerous deceptive content about COVID-19, which may cause offline harm and/or pose a direct threat to

public health.” The company added that it had removed content that violated its policies. But the episode with DeYoung’s conversation with Rohrer was still available via Spotify.

Dawn Ostroff, Spotify’s content and advertising business officer, said at a conference last month that the company was making “very aggressive moves” to invest more in content moderation. “There’s a difference between the content that we make and the content that we license and the content that’s on the platform,” she said, “but our policies are the same no matter what type of content is on our platform.

We will not allow any content that infringes or that in any way is inaccurate.”

The audio industry has not drawn the same scrutiny as large social media companies, whose executives have been questioned in congressional hearings about the platforms’ role in spreading false or misleading information.

Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, a media professor at the University of Florida, said that podcasts may be more effective in spreading false information than social media. “People who go to podcasts have much more active engagement,” she said.

“It’s not like, ‘Oh, I went on Facebook, and I scrolled through and saw this misinformation.’

It’s more likely that you’re engaged, you’re interested in this host, you actively seek this person out and listen to what he or she has to say.”

Audio media has grown more popular during the pandemic, according to iHeart CEO Robert W. Pittman, a former head of MTV and AOL. At a recent media industry conference, he noted a change in listening habits over the past 20 months: “The consumer before the pandemic, because of social and a lot of other things, was feeling disconnected, and they value media that feels like a companion. There are two of those: radio, and now there’s podcasting.”

TheFederalCommunicationsCommission, which grants licenses to companies using the public airwaves, has oversight over radio operators, but not podcasts or online audio, which do not make use of the public airwaves.

There has been at least one turnaround among hosts once skeptical of the pandemic and efforts to counter it. Bill Cunningham, who has a radio show in Cincinnati that is syndicated by iHeart’s Premiere Networks and available on Apple, spent the early part of the pandemic claiming that COVID-19 was overhyped. He revised his view on the air this year, describing his decision to get vaccinated and encouraging his listeners to do the same.

Recently, he expressed his eagerness to get a booster shot and mentioned that he had picked up a new nickname: “The Vaxxinator.”

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At a small Maine school, cursive endures and wins national awards

By JESÚS JIMÉNEZ

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or years, screens have replaced notebooks, keyboards have subbed in for pens and digital life has revolved around the printed word.

But at a small school in Maine, cursive handwriting thrives, with two students recognized in a national contest earlier this year for their skills crossing t’s and dotting i’s with precise and legible shape, size, spacing and slant.

The students, from the town of Woodland, won awards in the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest, which is open to students from public and private schools in grades K-8. The students learned how to properly loop their l’s at Woodland Consolidated School, which has a history of winning awards in the contest.

Allison Grace St. Peter won the national award among third graders, and Christian Vargas, who is in seventh grade, won the cursive Nicholas Maxim Award for special-needs children. With their victories, the Woodland school became the first school to have both a grand national champion and a Maxim winner, according to contest organizers.

Although cursive handwriting is not as widely

seen or as prominent as in decades past, it has made a comeback in some classrooms. After Common Core standards no longer required that cursive be taught in public elementary schools in 2010, some administrators — including in districts inTexas, Ohio and Illinois — reintroduced a cursive curriculum in elementary schools.

At Woodland Consolidated School, where fewer than 200 children attend, students begin learning how to write in cursive as early as the first grade, said Carrie St. Peter, Allison’s mother and a teacher at Woodland.

“It’s a dying field,” Carrie St. Peter said. “But it’s something that our school takes a lot of pride in, and the kids take a lot of pride in it, too.”

Sasha Morrissette, Christian’s mother, said that her son, who has autism, enjoyed creating character art and that his artistic skills helped to improve his handwriting skills.

“He just has the ability to replicate things, like his memory is incredible, and I think that helps with this,” Morrissette said. “He was able to look at the example and just kind of picture it in his head, and he was able to transform it into a nice piece of writing.”

The national award for Christian could serve as an inspiration to parents who have children with autism, Morrissette said, adding that some have reached out to her since Christian won his award.

“It kind of gives them hope that our kids can be successful,” Morrissette said. “You don’t have to have a negative label. Autism doesn’t have to be negative.”

Alexandra Lord, Christian’s teacher for the past five years, said she had made it a rule not to allow technology in her classroom for several reasons, including to give students a break from screens and to practice their handwriting.

“Screen time isn’t always the most beneficial activity they can do,” Lord said. “They have to use a pen and paper, or pencil and paper, because I think that I’m trying to stress that we need to be connected to hand-eye coordination and fine-motor coordination.”

Efforts to keep cursive alive such as those at Woodland Consolidated School should be commended, said Anne Trubek, author of “The History and Uncertain Future of Handwriting.” Still, she still thinks its disappearance is inevitable.

“My take is that it’s going away,” Trubek said.

“I think that there’s nothing wrong with learning cursive and doing it well. I don’t think it’s going to be much of a practical application.”

To enter the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest, whose organizers say attracts about 80,000 participants every year, all students must write two sentences — one that says what they like about handwriting and one that includes every letter of the alphabet: “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”

The contest, which has run for 30 years, is

organized by Zaner-Bloser, a company that produces educational materials and traces its roots to an Ohio college of penmanship founded in 1888.

A panel of outside judges, including current and former educators, evaluates the submissions, and two occupational therapists select the Nicholas Maxim winners.

The winning students take home an engraved trophy, a $500 check and a $1,000 voucher for their schools. (Teachers get a certificate.)

Allison and Christian were not the first students from Woodland Consolidated School to be recognized for their cursive skills. In 2011, a seventh grader at the school won the national prize for his grade, according to the Bangor Daily News. And in 2017, another seventh grader was a semifinalist in the handwriting contest, according to The County, a hub for Maine news outlets.

“Everybody loves to teach the handwriting course,” St. Peter said. “It’s important that they can read historical documents that are in cursive, and they can sign their signature when they’re asked to sign forms.”

Lord said Christian initially didn’t want to participate in the contest, and at one point he crinkled up his paper and threw it away.

“He’s very self-directed, so I had to coerce him into trying to do it,” she said. “He did give me a very, very hard time.”

Nevertheless, she insisted that he try it again.

She has taken immense pride in seeing him win the national award, she said.

“That’s the best part of this whole story is that anything is possible with the right support,” Lord said. “I think that is a great lesson for all of us, no matter what we’re trying to do.”

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Business schools respond to a flood of interest in ESG

By JENNY GROSS

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decade ago, the hottest Master of Business Administration courses typically covered topics such as game theory, valuing securities and negotiating mergers. Today, some of the most popular classes are about climate finance, impact investing and social entrepreneurship.

The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business now offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate courses related to social impact. The Duke University Fuqua School of Business recently added a course to its core curriculum called “Business and Common Purpose.” At Harvard Business School, 600 students took second-year elective courses related to social enterprise last year, compared with 251 in 2012.

“There’s been an explosion of interest from students,” said Todd Cort, a lecturer on sustainability at the Yale School of Management and the co-director of the school’s environment and business center.

This interest reflects an increase in jobs that require knowledge in environmental, social and governance, or ESG, topics.

Global sustainable investment topped $30 trillion in 2019 — up 68% since 2014, according to McKinsey. That has created more jobs in the field, which has pushed salaries higher for workers with the necessary skills. In addition, companies say they’re having an easier time recruiting junior employees than senior leaders in ESG roles, which could give younger workers an advantage in climbing the corporate ladder (or allow them to start at a higher rung) than for the typical jobs for MBA graduates.

Demand for workers who understand ESG will likely continue to grow, said Bethany Patten, the senior associate director of the sustainability center at MIT Sloan School of Management. In particular, she said, businesses will need to hire people to finance renewable energy projects and to disclose the risks they face from climate change, while investment firms will need analysts to evaluate exposure to

climate change and make recommendations on sustainable investments.

The reshaping of business school curricula also means that students whose job titles never explicitly include ESG will enter the workforce equipped with knowledge about topics like sustainability and equality. And that could ultimately have a significant impact on how businesses are run.

Social impact skills wanted Companies and recruiters say that filling roles in the expanding ESG sector isn’t always easy, despite the high interest among business school graduates.

Helen Pradas-Page, the head of the banking and investment sector at Acre, a sustainability recruitment firm with offices in the United States and Europe, said that about 70% of the sustainable finance roles her firm filled over the past three years were newly created roles. She added that recruiting for mid- and senior-level positions was more challenging.

That’s because the pool of people who have worked in sustainable finance for more than 10 years is relatively small, she said. “It didn’t exist in the form that it does today.”

PwC has found a similar challenge in its recruiting.

The company said in June that it would create 100,000 new positions over the next five years, many of which are

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“There are not enough people today that know about ESG challenges to meet the demand that exists,” said Richard Oldfield, PwC’s global markets leader.

Beyond ESG jobs Regardless of the proportion of MBA graduates who end up in social impact fields, rising interest could help ESG considerations become a bigger part of business.

Over the past two years, Cort said, professors have begun incorporating sustainability lessons into the required core courses like microeconomics, accounting and corporate finance.

That’s important to students like Neha Dalal, who graduated from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business in June. Dalal said she chose to pursue an MBA because she wanted to learn how to use financial tools to solve social problems. At Stanford, she was an officer of the impact investing club, where students invested in early stage forprofit companies that aim to bring financial returns alongside social and environmental ones. The club was so popular that one-third of students in the business school’s class of 2022 applied to join last year, she said.

Dalal, who works in philanthropy at an investment management firm, said business schools have a key role to play in teaching students about sustainability and ways to improve diversity, equity and inclusion, known as DEI. She said that if students learn how to hire in ways that minimize bias and learn to invest in ways that consider environmental and social impact, they will continue to do so throughout their careers.

Costis Maglaras, the dean of Columbia Business School, said the new focus on social impact makes sense considering that climate change will affect every part of the way businesses operate over the coming years.

“Over the last two decades if you ask yourself, ‘What is the thing that really transformed businesses?’ It’s been technology, data, analytics,” Maglaras said. “If you were to ask what will transform businesses in the future, I believe it’s going to be climate change.”

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Contending with the pandemic, wealthy nations wage global battle for migrants

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Canada plans to give residency to 1.2 million new immigrants by 2023. Israel recently finalized a deal to bring health care workers from Nepal. And in Australia, where mines, hospitals and pubs are all short-handed

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“COVID is an accelerator of change,” said Jean-Christophe Dumont, the head of international migration research for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD. “Countries have had to realize the importance of migration and immigrants.”

The pandemic has led to several major changes in global mobility. It slowed down labor migration. It created more competition for “digital nomads” as more than 30 nations, including Barbados, Croatia and the United Arab Emirates, created programs to attract mobile technology workers. And it led to a general easing of the rules on work for foreigners who had already moved.

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COVID disruptions have pushed many people to retire, resign or just not return to work. But its effects run deeper. By keeping so many people in place, the pandemic has made humanity’s demographic imbalance more obvious — rapidly aging rich nations produce too few new workers, while countries with a surplus of young people often lack work for all.

New approaches to that mismatch could influence the worldwide debate over immigration. European governments remain divided on how to handle new waves of asylum-seekers. In the United States, immigration policy remains mostly stuck in place, with a focus on the Mexican border, where migrant detentions have reached a record high. Still, many developed nations

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14 From page 13 Many countries, including Belgium, Finland and Greece, granted work rights to foreigners who had arrived on student or other visas. Some countries, such as New Zealand, also extended temporary work visas indefinitely, while Germany, with its new Immigration Act, accelerated the recognition process for foreign professional qualifications. In Japan, a swiftly graying country that has traditionally resisted immigration, the government allowed temporary workers to change employers and maintain their status.

These moves — listed in a new OECD report on the global migration outlook — amounted to early warnings of labor market desperation. Humanitarian concerns seemed to combine with administrative uncertainty: How would immigration rules be enforced during a once-in-a-century epidemic? How would companies and employees survive?

“Across the OECD, you saw countries treat the immigrant population in the same way as the rest of the population,” Dumont said.

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immigration levels were reduced, as a poll in Britain showed earlier this year. Then came the labor shortages. Butchers, drivers, mechanics, nurses and restaurant staff — all over the developed world, there did not seem to be enough workers.

In Britain, where Brexit has crimped access to immigrants from Europe, a survey of 5,700 companies in June found that 70% had struggled to hire new employees. In Australia, mining companies have scaled back earnings projections because of a lack of workers, and there are about 100,000 job openings in hospitality alone. On busy nights, dishwashers at one upscale restaurant in Sydney are earning $65 an hour.

In advanced economies, the immigration measures being deployed include lowering barriers to entry for qualified immigrants, digitizing visas to reduce paperwork, increasing salary requirements to reduce exploitation and wage suppression, and promising a route to permanent status for workers most in demand.

Portugal’s digital nomads can stay as long as they want. Canada, which experienced its fifth consecutive year of declining births in 2020, has eased language requirements

for residency and opened up 20,000 slots for health workers who want to become full residents. New Zealand recently announced that it would grant permanent visas, in a onetime offer, to as many as 165,000 temporary visa holders.

For the countries where immigrants often come from, the broader openness to skilled migration poses the risk of a brain drain, but also offers a release valve for the young and frustrated.

Countries like Germany are eager to welcome them: Its vaunted vocational system, with strict certifications and at-work training, is increasingly short-handed.

“During the coronavirus crisis, the system has really collapsed,” said Holger Bonin, research director for the IZA Institute of Labor Economics in Bonn. “We’ve seen the lowest number of apprenticeship contracts since German unification.”

Young Germans increasingly prefer to attend universities, and the country’s labor force is shrinking. According to a newly released study by the German Economic Institute, Germany will lose 5 million workers in the next 15 years — and 3.2 million of those by 2030.

Immigrants have become a stopgap.

Around 1.8 million people with a refugee background lived in Germany as of three years ago. And over time, the country has tried to improve how it integrates both asylum-seekers and foreigners with work visas.

On a recent morning at Bildungskreis Handwerk, a regional training hub in Dortmund, near the Dutch border, around 100 trainees shuffled down the linoleum-floored corridors of a five-story building in a quiet residential area. In classrooms and work spaces, they learned to be professional hairdressers, electricians, carpenters, welders, painters, plant mechanics, cutting machine operators and custodial engineers.

The costs for 24- to 28-month programs are covered by the local government employment office, which also pays for apartment and living expenses. To get in, candidates must first take an integration course and a language course — also paid for by the German government.

“At this point, it doesn’t matter which of our departments graduates our trainees — trained workers are desperately sought in almost any domain,” said Martin Rostowski, deputy director of the center.

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Playwright is in exile as Cuba uses an old playbook to quash dissent

By NICHOLAS CASEY

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or Yunior García, a Cuban playwright, the swift journey from activism in Havana to exile in Madrid might have been lifted from one of his scripts.

It began with the decapitated pigeons at his doorstep, placed there, he suspects, by agents of Cuba’s Communist government to scare him. Then a pro-regime crowd, scores strong, surrounded his home to shame him.

He secretly secured a visa for Spain, he said, and contacts whisked him first to a safe house, then to Havana’s airport.

And just like that, García, one of the rising stars in the opposition demonstrations that have rocked Cuba this year, was gone.

“I’m not made of bronze or marble, and I am not riding a white horse,” García, 39, told reporters at a news conference in Madrid on Nov.18, a day after his arrival, saying he feared imprisonment and didn’t want to be a martyr. “I am a person who is afraid, with fears and with worries.”

It was a dispiriting loss — some even called it a betrayal — for Cuba’s pro-democracy protesters who had managed to channel decades of anger over economic failures and desperation caused by the pandemic into a moment not seen before on the island: a movement on the streets, organized on smartphones and social media, that drew Cubans by the thousands to demand change.

But that all came to a halt Nov. 15 when state security agents scuttled a nationwide protest. And days later, one of the movement’s best-known leaders, García, was sitting in Spain.

To many, García’s predicament heralded a return to the Cuban government’s playbook of suppressing dissidents, which reached heights in the 1980s and 2000s. Critics were intimidated into fleeing the country or, in some cases, forced out.

“There is this kind of recurring, cyclical phenomenon: Discredit those voices, silence them, intimidate them,” said Katrin Hansing, an anthropologist at Baruch College in New York who studies Cuba.

But this new generation of exiles is different.

They are young writers, artists and musicians who, for a time, were encouraged

by Cuba’s opening up, even promoting their talents to the world.

Less than a decade ago, Cuba’s leaders talked of a need for change, even for limited criticism of the system. The country

eliminated the exit visa, allowing Cubans to travel without official permission and letting a younger generation pursue education abroad.

It made a deal with the United States to reestablish ties, with provisions to expand the flow of information.

Hamlet Lavastida, a 38-year-old Cuban artist, was among those who had taken advantage of the loosened restrictions. After living in Poland for several years, he went to Germany in 2020 to take up an artist residency. His work often took aim at the Cuban state: In May, he exhibited a piece made of cutout paper that included another Cuban artist’s confession under interrogation by authorities.

After Lavastida returned to Havana in June, authorities arrested him and took him to an interrogation facility, where he was held for three months without charge. He said he contracted COVID-19 there, with agents repeatedly questioning him about his artwork and saying he was a terrorist. “‘Do you know who Tony Blinken is?’ they would ask,” said Lavastida, referring to Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state.

Cuba’s government has accused the dissidents of acting on behalf of the United States, which it says is fostering unrest to overthrow the government.

In September, the government forced Lavastida onto a plane bound for Poland, where he has a son. Now back in Berlin, he was charged in Cuba this fall with incitement.

Mónica Baró, a 33-year-old independent journalist who left Cuba this year for Madrid, said the recent pattern echoed the Black Spring crackdown of 2003, when the government imprisoned 75 dissidents and journalists.

This time, however, the government is using tactics that attract less media attention, Baró said. For example, rather than sentencing government critics outright to prison, authorities have detained them for stretches at a time, in an effort to “destabilize everyone emotionally — you and your family,” she said.

García made his name in the small but growing world of Cuban theater, pioneering a style in which he would write short scripts that were then used as the basis for improvisation.

Many of his works centered on his own story as a dissident artist.

One play, “Jacuzzi,” told the stories of three Cubans — a dissident, a Communist and an apathetic young woman — as they discuss life and politics in a hot tub. Performances of the play, which premiered in 2017,

were allowed in Cuba, although during Havana’s biggest theater festival, it was ordered to be performed in a theater that was hard to reach, he said.

Hopes of greater change from thawed U.S.-Cuban relations dimmed under the Trump administration, which aggressively rolled back most of the ties that had been remade between the countries, dealing a damaging blow to the Cuban economy.

By the start of this year, the pandemic was also straining the country’s vaunted health care system.

In July, hunger and blackouts ignited a wave of demonstrations, as thousands took to the streets in a show of defiance not seen in the six decades since the Cuban revolution.

The government responded by arresting hundreds.

García had hoped to mobilize protests again this fall. He and other activists started Archipiélago, a Facebook forum whose membership grew to more than 38,000. They called for a new round of protests to be held Nov. 15, the day Cuba was set to allow foreign tourists to enter again.

García found himself in the crosshairs.

In Spain, García has found welcome.

On Thursday, he walked into a pizza restaurant where he was embraced by the owner, Eduardo López, who had left Cuba decades before, when he was 22.

“I was hoping you would come here. I had prayed for it,” he said.

García sat down and glanced at the menu. He said he wanted to return to Cuba.

It wasn’t clear when that would be, if ever.

People wait outside a store to buy bread in Havana, Cuba, on Nov. 11, 2021.

Hunger and blackouts ignited a wave of demonstrations this year.

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Would Russia or China help us if we were invaded by space aliens?

By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN

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NOTICE

n a recent essay on great-power competition and climate change, Rob Litwak, an arms control expert at the Wilson Center, recalled a question that President Ronald Reagan posed to Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet leader, after they took a walk during their 1985 Lake Geneva summit.

As Gorbachev put it later: “President Reagan suddenly said to me, ‘What would you do if the United States were suddenly attacked by someone from outer space? Would you help us?’ ” “I said, ‘No doubt about it.’ ” “He said, ‘We too.’ ” “So that’s interesting,” Gorbachev concluded.

It sure is, because it’s not at all clear, given the recent upsurge in raw great-power competition, that Russia, China or America would help one another in the face of an invasion of space aliens threatening us all. Litwak’s point in retelling that story, of course, is that today we are facing a similar, worldstressing threat — not from space aliens but from a much more familiar and once seemingly benign force: our climate.

Global warming is challenging every nation with more extreme weather, wildfires and sea level rise and once-in-a-century storms coming much more frequently. Unlike with a space alien, though, there’s zero possibility of negotiating with Mother Nature. She does only whatever chemistry, biology and physics dictate, and she has no clue or interest in where the borders of Russia, America or China stop and start. She’s got the whole wide world in her hands — as she demonstrated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yet neither China’s president, Xi Jinping, nor Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, is attending the Glasgow climate summit in person with President Joe Biden and many other world leaders that opened Sunday. And even more important, The Washington Post reported last week that some in the Chinese leadership want to resist any substantial cooperation with America on climate issues until the United States dials down its pressure on China “over human rights, Hong Kong, Taiwan, trade and a range of other issues.”

We’ve never seen this tactic before from Beijing: We’ll clean our air, but only if you let us buzz Taiwan’s airspace and choke off the air of freedom in Hong Kong.

A senior U.S. official told me that there is actually a lot of

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division in Beijing right now on the wisdom of this sort of wolfwarrior diplomatic strategy on climate, which is being pushed

by Foreign Minister Wang Yi. There are definitely other Chinese leaders who want to collaborate with Washington and understand that on climate, we sink or swim together. Still, even a hint of this sort of planet-Earth-hostage-taking strategy by some senior Chinese officials is very troubling and needs to be called out.

“The window for humanity to avoid unmanageable climate change is narrowing,” Litwak noted in his Wilson Center essay. “China, the United States and Russia are, respectively, the first, second and fourth largest carbon emitters. Yet at the precise historical juncture when unprecedented global cooperation is necessary to forestall catastrophe, the world is on the brink of unconstrained geostrategic competition. Indeed, U.S. relations with Russia and China are the worst they have been since the end of the Cold War.” There is never a good time for a great-power conflict. And we’ve already seen how deadly the lack of global cooperation in the face of Mother Nature’s COVID-19 stressor has been. But this is even more dangerous. A shootout between the United States and China over Taiwan or between NATO and Russia over Ukraine — just as human-made climate change is putting a gun to all of our heads — would be insane. But it’s a real possibility.

What we need instead of an arms race or a space race is an Earth race — a great-power competition over which country is rising fastest and farthest to enable a world of net-zero carbon emissions so men and women can thrive here on Earth. I’d love to see Biden do a real throw down to Xi and Putin in his speech in Glasgow for that race.

Biden could say: “I know that climate change is a global problem and that if we clean our air and you don’t clean yours, there is no way to solve it. But we’re not going to use that as an excuse, or let our oil and coal industries use that as an excuse, to do nothing until you do. Because there are 7.9 billion people on the planet today and by 2030, there will be 600 million more — 600 million more! That means that, climate change or no climate change, just having that many more people to feed, house and transport will guarantee that clean power, clean water and energy-efficient buildings and cars will be the next great global industry. Otherwise, we’ll all choke on pollution. So if you all want to keep burning coal and give our clean industries a fiveyear head start in the next great global industry, make my day.

Myself, I am going to declare America’s intention to win the Earth race, to make America the first country to invent and deploy the most clean-power technologies and drive them down the cost curve so that everyone on the planet can afford them.’’

Challenging China and Russia over who can produce the most tools for global resilience, not just resistance, is a way for America to reclaim some moral leadership on the world stage and focus our economy, and our competitors, on the most important industries of the future. Unless we humans want to be a bad biological experiment, a zero-carbon grid, zero-emissions transportation, zero-carbon/zero-net-energy buildings and zero-

waste manufacturing indeed will — and must — be the next great global industry.

And by the way, while Russia is currently not a player in that competition, I would not bet against China.

Hal Harvey, who runs the climate analytics firm Energy Innovation and helps to advise governments on clean energy transitions, notes that the United States has set out a very clear goal of when it wants to get to a net-zero carbon-emitting economy — 2050 — and Biden is now trying to fill in the details with specific plans. Alas, without a single vote of support from Republicans.

China, by contrast, Harvey added, is building incredibly detailed plans on how to decarbonize, which Beijing could scale up very quickly — but it has been less detailed in setting hard dates for fulfillment.

Since Xi right now is focused on keeping the Chinese economy growing while he tries to lock in his third term as president, he is not going to do anything to curb growth in China in ways that could sap his popularity. So China will keep burning a lot of coal for a while. But don’t be fooled: Beijing is also building huge amounts of solar, wind, hydro and nuclear power. It’s game on.

As long as both countries keep focused on the Earth race, it almost doesn’t matter which one wins, because together they will drive down the costs of clean power for everyone. If they slow down or get diverted, though, we may wish for some space aliens to take us to their planet.

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16 años de trayectoria exitosa de Artmusic Center Corp.

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rtmusic Center Corp. se inauguró el 4 de junio del 2005 en la Plaza del Mercado de Caguas. Su propietario, el saxofonista cagüeño Charlie Figueroa, lo empezó como un negocio para entretenerse durante las mañanas, ya que por muchos anos se dedicaba a tocar para la industria hotelera y eventos de Jazz en los clubs que mas destacaba este estilo de música.

Charlie nunca pensó que la empresa fuera a crecer tanto durante estos tiempos, y poco a poco se tuvo que ir alejando del ambiente nocturno musical cual vivió y participo por muchos años. A los 3 años de operaciones Charlie le solicito a su esposa que se uniera con el para que lo ayudara en lo administrativo porque la carga era fuerte para el solo y su visión le decía este sería el futuro económico de su familia. Mi esposa ha sido ayuda idónea, sin ella nada se pudiese podido lograr y su aportación.

A partir de ese momento la empresa siguió en un crecimiento marcado sin precedentes convirtiéndose así en la empresa de instrumentos musicales mas grande del centro de Puerto Rico, importando mas del 75% de sus artículos y sin dejar de apoyar nuestros distribuidores locales. También hemos podido desarrollar un centro de reparaciones y 2 showrooms con mas de 10 departamentos incluyendo instrumentos usados.

Hemos logrados ser un icono cagüeño de respeto, servicio y honestidad que es la base más importante de nuestra empresa. Somos una empresa cristiana de valores y principios, y le damos gracias a Dios todos los días por bendecir nuestras vidas.

Charlie comenta; tengo un recuerdo bien profundo de

lo que es un icono cagüeño de la música, y ese icono lo quiero honrar y su nombre fue Bigio, Charlie comenta; que su padre lo llevaba a esa tienda y le compraba sus instrumentos, él nunca pensó que hoy iba ser un empresario con la responsabilidad que eso conlleva.

Charlie comenta; Artmusic nació de ese concepto de tienda, una tienda para el niño, el joven, el adulto, para todo el mundo, con un ambiente familiar y muy humano.

Somos Artmusic Center y queremos seguir hacia adelante, gracias a nuestro pueblo por su apoyo y a todos nuestros clientes por su respaldo incondicional y queremos desearles una feliz navidad y un próspero año nuevo.

Y quisiera cerrar esta historia con una cita que dice así; Ubicados en Caguas, Centro y Corazón de Puerto Rico, hemos podido alcanzar una meta muy importante; el poder brindar un servicio de calidad y altura todos nuestros clientes.

Por eso, Artmusic Center Corp. ha llegado a ser la empresa de mayor crecimiento y desarrollo en el centro de Puerto Rico.

Permítanos serviles con prontitud, queremos orientarlos correctamente. Le estaremos esperando para ayudarles con sinceridad y honestidad.

Somos una empresa puertorriqueña al estilo de una tienda de los New Yores, donde el precio es importante, pero nuestro trato es el mejor precio.

Muchas gracias y que disfruten una hermosa Feliz Navidad.

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Estudiarán el uso y tendencias del manejo menstrual en mujeres hispanas en PR POR CYBERNEWS

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AN JUAN – Cuatro investigadoras del Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología del Recinto de Ciencias Médicas (RCM) de la Universidad de Puerto Rico (UPR) y del Puerto Rico Clinical and Translational Research Consortium (PRTCRC) del RCM, llevarán a cabo el Estudio sobre el Manejo, Conocimiento, Percepción y Uso de Productos Para el Manejo Menstrual.

La investigación, la cual es liderada por las doctoras Susana Schwarz, Josefina Romaguera, Karla Fernández Molinary, y Paola Fernández Molinary, se realizará con el fin de identificar el nivel de conocimiento, el parecer y las tendencias en el uso de los diferentes productos para el manejo menstrual en la población de mujeres hispanas de 21 años o más que viven en Puerto Rico.

“Específicamente, queremos estudiar cómo se pueden relacionar el conocimiento, la perspectiva y los usos de los productos de manejo menstrual con otros factores como

etnicidad, edad, nivel de educación, u otros factores de la vida diaria. Queremos saber si las mujeres hispanas en Puerto Rico entienden que están siendo debidamente informadas particularmente por sus médicos primarios y si en su entorno se les da a estos temas la importancia que ameritan”, dijo la doctora Susana Schwarz, Catedrática Asociada de la Escuela de Medicina.

La doctora Josefina Romaguera, Catedrática de la Escuela de Medicina afirmó que el objetivo de la investigación “es comprender qué factores influyen en el conocimiento, perspectiva y decisión de usos de productos de manejo menstrual en las mujeres lidiando con su periodo menstrual que viven en Puerto Rico. Con la información obtenida se logrará conocer desde la perspectiva de estas mujeres cuán atentos a estos temas están siendo los médicos primarios, la calidad y cantidad de información disponible sobre los diferentes productos disponibles para el manejo de flujo menstrual”.

“El conocimiento obtenido en el estudio ayudará a for-

mular recomendaciones específicas para las mujeres hispanas de Puerto Rico lidiando con su periodo menstrual con respecto a su atención y manejo médico, al igual que a organizadores de diferentes campañas relacionadas a productos de manejo menstrual y al personal responsable de realizar políticas relacionadas a estos temas a tomar decisiones informadas para mejorar su impacto”, dijo Karla Fernández Molinary, estudiante e investigadora de pregrado en Biología Molecular de la UPR Río Piedras.

Por su parte, la doctora Paola Fernández Molinary señaló que “la participación de la mujeres en Puerto Rico en el estudio consistirá en contestar un cuestionario en línea mediante la plataforma de SurveyMonkey sobre datos sociodemográficos, historial ginecológico, factores influyentes en la selección de sus productos para el manejo menstrual, conocimiento y perspectiva de productos para el manejo menstrual, al igual que uso actual de productos para el manejo menstrual y parecer en la discusión de temas relacionados en su entorno social”.

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The San Juan Daily Star

‘House of Gucci’ review: Murder dressed with Italian flair

By A.O. SCOTT

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But as the mood shifts from sex comedy toward loftier, more somber matters — money, loyalty, family honor — “House of Gucci” manages to become both overwrought and tedious.

The older Gucci generation is divided between Rodolfo and his brother Aldo (Al Pacino), who runs the New York side of the business. Casting Pacino and Irons as siblings is a witty move: At this stage in their careers, both are highly mannered, sometimes almost self-parodic performers who exist at opposite ends of the thermal spectrum. If Irons were any chillier, he would crystallize.

If Pacino ran any hotter, he’d burst into flame.

To complicate the kinship network, and to prevent a potentially dangerous outbreak of understatement, Aldo has a son, Paolo, who fancies himself a fashion genius and who is played

by Jared Leto. You’ve heard of ham? Leto goes full mortadella, bulked up and stuffed into a pink corduroy suit, billowing tobacco smoke and throwing himself into paroxysms of agita. His most memorable line is “Boof-ah!”

There is potential here for camp, for glamour, for something louche and nasty and over-the-top. Did I mention that Salma Hayek plays a fortuneteller who becomes Patrizia’s sidekick and adviser? But all the emoting is crammed into a curiously literal, procedural frame, as if someone had tried to make an opera libretto out of court transcripts.

Patrizia urges Maurizio to cultivate alliances with his uncle and cousin, and then schemes to push them out, but rather than being interestingly contradictory her motives just seem incoherent. As Maurizio’s marital ardor begins to cool and he forsakes her for a glacial blonde (Camille Cottin), Patrizia’s focus shifts from commerce to revenge.

By then, “House of Gucci” has lost the thread of its own story and collapsed into contempt for its characters, who are terrible businesspeople on top of everything else. A postscript appears on-screen to inform us that Gucci, no longer a dynastic family concern, is now a lucrative global luxury brand, a bit of non-news that arrives as a muted happy ending. It turns out that this isn’t really tragedy or farce, grand opera or opera buffa: it’s corporate promotion.

he kindest thing I can say about “House of Gucci” — and also the cruelest — is that it should have been an Italian movie. Set mostly in Milan, it spins out a sprawling, chaotic, borderline-operatic tale of family feuding, sexual jealousy and capitalist intrigue, with plenty of drinks, cigarettes and snacks (the carpaccio comes highly recommended). Also cars, shoes, hats, sport coats, handbags, dresses, lingerie — whatever you want!

But for all that abundance, something is missing. A lot of things, really, but mostly a strong idea and a credible reason for existing. The true story of how the Gucci family lost control of the company that still bears its name — and of how its scion, Maurizio Gucci, lost his life to a hit man’s bullets — could have inspired Bernardo Bertolucci to heights of decadent spectacle, Luchino Visconti to flights of dialectical extravagance or Lina Wertmuller to feats of perverse ideological analysis. The raw material plays as tragedy and farce at the same time.

The actual director, Ridley Scott, possesses ample style and impressive craft, but at least this time around seems to be lacking the necessary vision or inspiration. (His underrated “All the Money in the World” was a tougher, tarter treatment of similar material.) The script, by Becky Johnston and Roberto Bentivegna (based on Sara Gay Forden’s book), has a repetitive, wheel-spinning quality. Most of the scenes consist of Guccis yelling at other Guccis — in Milan and New York, amid the Alps and near a lake, in hotels and conference rooms and villas and cafes. The shouting, in heavily accented English, lasts from the early ’70s to the mid-’90s, and you can tell what year it is by scrutinizing the clothes and haircuts. For a while it seems like the music cues (David Bowie, Eurythmics) might also help, but at some point in the ’80s the playlist gets scrambled.

About those Guccis. You’ve heard of ham? Well, this is a family-size salumi platter. Adam Driver is relatively restrained as Maurizio, who as a law student meets Patrizia Reggiani at a party, where she charmingly mistakes him for a bartender. She comes from a less exalted family — her father owns a small trucking company — and she is played by Lady Gaga with the verve of an Anna Magnani avatar in a Super Mario video game.

This is fun for a while — the movie is more than 2 1/2 hours long — and Gaga and Driver have an interesting chemistry. Maurizio is quiet and a little passive, but Patrizia nudges him toward a bolder idea of himself. He defies his aristocratic father, Rodolfo (an impeccable, sepulchral Jeremy Irons), who regards Patrizia as a social climber and a gold digger. He isn’t altogether wrong, but Maurizio marries her anyway, and finds brief happiness working for his in-laws, trading in his cut-to-measure suits for proletarian coveralls. He plays soccer and horses around with the other drivers and mechanics during lunch break until Patrizia summons him to the office to attend to his conjugal Lady Gaga and Adam Driver in “House of Gucci.” duties. It’s pretty hot stuff.

The San Juan Daily Star cir remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO se celebrará una SEGUNDA DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- SUBASTA para la venta de la NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA susodicha propiedad, el día 31 SALA SUPERIOR DE CA- DE ENERO DE 2022, A LAS GUAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA y en ORIENTAL BANK caso de no producir remate ni Demandante Vs. adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 7 SUCESION DE FELICITA DIAZ LOPEZ, DE FEBRERO DE 2022, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA en mi COMPUESTA POR oficina sita en el lugar antes inSUS HIJAS EVELYN dicado. La propiedad a venderIVETTE SNEED DIAZ, se en pública subasta se desTAMBIÉN CONOCIDA cribe como sigue: RUSTICA: Solar número Uno (1). Predio COMO EVELYN Y. LUNA; SHARON MARIE de terreno radicado en el Barrio Sud de Cidra, Puerto Rico, que SNEED DIAZ Y MAVELYN se identifica en el plano de insSNEED DIAZ, TAMBIÉN cripción, como el Solar número CONOCIDA COMO Uno (1), con una cabida superMAVELYN CASTRO SAN ficial de MIL QUINIENTOS CINJACINTO; FULANO DE CUENTA Y CUATRO PUNTO CINCUENTA Y TAL Y ZUTANO DE TAL, DOSCIENTOS OCHO (1,554.258) METROS COMO HEREDEROS CUADRADOS, equivalentes DESCONOCIDOS CON a CERO PUNTO TREINTA Y NUEVE CINCUENTA Y CUAPOSIBLE INTERÉS: TRO (0.3954) CUERDA. En DEPARTAMENTO lindes por el NORTE, con el soDE HACIENDA, POR lar número Dos 2); por el SUR, CONDUCTO DE LA con carretera municipal; por el DIVISIÓN DE CAUDALES ESTE, con la carretera municiRELICTOS: CENTRO pal; y por el OESTE, con terreDE RECAUDACION DE nos del señor Oscar Guzmán.

INGRESOS MUNICIPALES La escritura de hipoteca se encuentra inscrita al folio Sistema (“CRIM”) Karibe de Cidra, Registro de la Demandados Propiedad de Caguas, Sección Civil Núm. ECD2016-0730.

Segunda, finca número 20,115, (703). Sobre: COBRO DE DIinscripción sexta. La dirección NERO (EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOfísica de la propiedad antes TECA POR LA VÍA ORDINAdescrita es: Solar Número 1, RIA). EDICTO DE SUBASTA. 171 Rd., Km 0.8, Cidra, PuerAL: PÚBLICO EN to Rico. La subasta se llevará GENERAL. a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma de A: A LA PARTE $189,924.30 de principal, inDEMANDADA. Yo, ÁNGEL GÓMEZ GÓMEZ, tereses al 5.00% anual, desde ALGUACIL PLACA #593, Al- el día 1ro. de enero de 2016, guacil de este Tribunal, a la hasta su completo pago, más parte demandada y a los acree- la cantidad de $20,859.00, esdores y personas con interés tipulada para costas, gastos y sobre la propiedad que más honorarios de abogado, más adelante se describe, y al públi- recargos acumulados, todas co en general, HAGO SABER: cuyas sumas están líquidas y Que el día 24 DE ENERO DE exigibles. Que la cantidad mí2022 A LAS 10:30 DE LA MA- nima de licitación en la primera ÑANA en mi oficina, sita en el subasta para el inmueble será Tribunal de Primera Instancia, la suma de $208,590.00 y de Sala Superior de Caguas, Ca- ser necesaria una segunda guas, Puerto Rico, venderé en subasta, la cantidad mínima Pública Subasta la propiedad será equivalente a 2/3 partes inmueble que más adelante de aquella, o sea, la suma de se describe y cuya venta en $139,060.00 y de ser necepública subasta se ordenó por saria una tercera subasta, la la vía ordinaria al mejor postor cantidad mínima será la mitad quien hará el pago en dinero del precio pactado, es decir, la en efectivo, giro postal o che- suma de $104,295.00. La proque certificado a nombre del piedad se adjudicará al mejor o la Alguacil del Tribunal de postor, quien deberá satisfacer Primera Instancia. Los autos y el importe de su oferta en motodos los documentos corres- neda legal y corriente de los pondientes al procedimiento Estados Unidos de América en incoado, estarán de manifiesto el momento de la adjudicación en la Secretaría del Tribunal de y que las cargas y gravámenes Caguas durante horas labora- preferentes, si los hubiese, al bles. Que en caso de no produ- crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndo-

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Friday, November 26, 2021 se que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad a ser vendida en pública subasta se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Caguas, Puerto Rico, a 5 de noviembre de 2021. ÁNGEL GÓMEZ GÓMEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA #593, ALGUACIL TRIBUNAL, SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS. ***

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

FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

CARLOS ALCENIO LAGUER MILLAN, SU ESPOSA ERIKA MICHELLE RODRÍGUEZ VALENTÍN Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: SJ2017CV01650.

Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA - IN REM. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS.

A: CARLOS ALCENIO LAGUER MILLAN, SU ESPOSA ERIKA MICHELLE RODRÍGUEZ VALENTÍN Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS: Y AL PÚBLICO EN GENERAL:

El Alguacil que suscribe, certifica y hace constar que en cumplimiento de Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, por separado, de contado y por moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América.

Todo pago recibido por el (la) Alguacil por concepto de subastas será en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del (de la) Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Todo derecho, título, participación e interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cual-

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quiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número “M” guión doce (12) del Plano de Inscripción del proyecto de vivienda de bajo costo denominado VBC guión cuarenta y ocho, radicado en el Barrio Cupey Alto del término municipal de Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de doscientos cincuenta y dos metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con el solar número “M” guión once; por el SUR, con el solar número “M” guión trece; por el ESTE, con la calle número tres; y por el OESTE, con el solar número siete.

Consta inscrito al folio 54 del tomo 125 de Río Piedras Sur, finca #4,424 del Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección Cuarta de San Juan.

La escritura de hipoteca de ejecución consta debidamente inscrita al folio 149 del tomo 761 de Rio Piedras Sur, Finca # 4,424, Inscripción 12da. La propiedad objeto de ejecución está localizada en la siguiente dirección: Campanilla Rivieras, Solar M-12, Barrio Cupey Alto, San Juan, P.R. 00926. Se informa que la propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravamen posterior, una vez sea otorgada la escritura de venta judicial y obtenida la Orden y Mandamiento de cancelación de gravamen posterior. (Art. 51, Ley 210-2015). En relación a la finca a subastarse, se establece como tipo mínimo de licitación en la Primera Subasta la suma de $98,600.00, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca #90, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 30 de abril de 2010, ante el notario Antonio R. Escriba Oliver, inscrita al folio 149 del tomo 761 de Río Piedras Sur, finca #4,424, inscripción 11ra.

La PRIMERA SUBASTA, se llevará a cabo el día 10 DE ENERO DE 2022 A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan. Si la primera subasta del inmueble no produjere remate, ni adjudicación, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 18 DE ENERO DE 2022 A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo sitio y servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes del precio pactada para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $65,733.33.

Si la segunda subasta no produjere remate, ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 25 DE ENERO DE 2022 A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar y regirá como tipo mínimo de la tercera subasta la mitad del

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23 precio pactado para la primera, o sea, la suma de $49,300.00.

Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo, para con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: Suma Principal: $90,841.36, con intereses al 7.25% anual, desde el día 1ro de enero de 2017 y los que se continúen acumulando hasta su total y completo pago, más la suma de $9,860.00 estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, más una suma equivalente 5% de cualquier pago que esté en mora por más de quince (15) días desde la fecha de su vencimiento, más cualquier otra suma que resulte por cualesquiera otros adelantos que se hayan hecho la demandante, en virtud de las disposiciones de la escritura de hipoteca y del Pagaré hipotecario. Para más información, a las personas interesadas se les notifica que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal, durante las horas laborables. Este EDICTO DE SUBASTA, se publicará en los lugares públicos correspondientes y en un periódico de circulación general en la jurisdicción de Puerto Rico. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los referentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes.

Se entenderá, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se procederá a otorgar la correspondiente Escritura de Venta Judicial y el Alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial al nuevo dueño, si así se lo solicita dentro del término de veinte (20) días, de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del deudor la ocupen.

Se informa que la propiedad objeto de ejecución se adquiere libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Expedido en San Juan, Puerto Rico, a 15 de noviembre de 2021. Edwin E. López Mulero, Alguacil Auxiliar.

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JUAN

MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Parte Demandante Vs.

SUCESIÓN DE JOSEFINA ROMÁN QUIÑONES t.c.c JOSEFINA ROMÁN QUIÑONEZ compuesta por CARMEN JOSEFINA DEL VALLE ROMÁN, RICARDO GUILLERMO DEL VALLE ROMÁN y FRANCISCO JOSÉ DEL VALLE ROMÁN t/c/c/ FRANCISCO DEL VALLE ROMÁN; CRIM

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: SJ2019CV09059.

Salón Núm.: (604). Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA Y COBRO DE DINERO. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS.

A: SUCESIÓN DE JOSEFINA ROMÁN QUIÑONES t.c.c JOSEFINA ROMÁN QUIÑONEZ compuesta por CARMEN JOSEFINA DEL VALLE ROMÁN, RICARDO GUILLERMO DEL VALLE ROMÁN y FRANCISCO JOSÉ DEL VALLE ROMÁN t/c/c/ FRANCISCO DEL VALLE ROMÁN; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM): DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA: CITIBANK, N.A. O A SU ORDEN: Y AL PUBLICO EN GENERAL:

El Alguacil que suscribe, certifica y hace constar que en cumplimiento de Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, por separado, de contado y por moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América. Todo pago recibido por el (la) Alguacil por concepto de subastas será en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del (de la) Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia.

Todo derecho, título, participación e interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: URBAN: Propiedad Horizontal: Family Unit number one hundred two (102) located on the second floor of the with an area of one thousand three

hundred thirty four square feet (1,334), equivalent to one hundred twenty three point ninety seven square meters (123.97) and the following boundaries: On the NORTH, in a distance of thirty point five (30.5) feet, equivalent to twelve point zero (12.00) meters with Almirante Pinzon Street; on the SOUTH, in a distance of thirty point thirty nine (30.39) feet, equivalent to nine point twenty seven (9.27) meters; with the back yard separating the unit from the property of Sucesión Pedro Giusti; on the EAST, in a distance of thirty eight point zero (38) feet, equivalent to eleven point fifty nine (11.59) meters, with a side yard separating the property from lot number sixty (60); on the WEST, in a distance of thirty one point four (31.4) feet, equivalent to nine point fifty eight (9.58) meters with a side yard separating the unit from lot number sixty two (62) belonging to Rafael Arabia. Le corresponde una participación de 37.50% en los elementos comunes generales. Consta inscrita al folio 261 del tomo 1004 de Rio Piedras Norte, finca número #29,003. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección II de San Juan. La propiedad objeto de ejecución está localizada en la siguiente dirección: El Vedado, Calle Almirante Pinzón #112, San Juan, P.R. 00918.

Según figura en el Estudio de título, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada al siguiente Gravamen preferente a la inscripción del crédito ejecutante: Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor de Citibank, N.A., o a su orden, por la suma principal de $82,800.00, con intereses al 7% anual, vencedero el día 1 de octubre de 2018, constituida mediante la escritura número 288, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 17 de septiembre de 1993, ante el notario Enrique Godínez Morales, e inscrita al folio 264 del tomo 1,004 de Río Piedras Norte, finca número 29,003, inscripción 5ta. Se le notifica al acreedor anteriormente identificado para que pueda concurrir a la subasta si le convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Se informa que la propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravamen posterior, una vez sea otorgada la escritura de venta judicial y obtenida la Orden y Mandamiento de cancelación de gravamen posterior. (Art. 51, Ley 210-2015). En relación a la finca a subastarse, se es-

tablece como tipo mínimo de licitación en la Primera Subasta la suma de $35,000.00, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca #122, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 29 de abril de 2006, ante el notario Jesús Alejandro Ledesma Amador, inscrita al folio 43 del tomo 1,548 de Río Piedras Norte, finca número 29,003, Inscripción 6ta. La PRIMERA SUBASTA, se llevará a cabo el día 10 DE ENERO DE 2022 A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en mis oficinas sitas en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan.

Si la primera subasta del inmueble no produjere remate, ni adjudicación, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 18 DE ENERO DE 2022 A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo sitio y servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes del precio pactada para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $23,333.33. Si la segunda subasta no produjere remate, ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 25 DE ENERO DE 2022 A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar y regirá como tipo mínimo de la tercera subasta la mitad del precio pactado para la primera, o sea, la suma de $17,500.00. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo, para con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: Suma Principal: $30,781.15, más intereses convenidos al 12.490% anual, desde el 4 de octubre de 2017 y los que se continúen acumulando hasta su total y completo pago, más aquellos intereses que se devenguen hasta el cobro de la Sentencia y la suma líquida y estipulada de $3,500.00, para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, más una suma equivalente al 5% de cualquier pago que esté en mora por más de quince (15) días desde la fecha de su vencimiento, además de cualquier otra suma que resulte de cargos por demoras por mensualidades impagadas, seguros, así como cualesquiera otros adelantos que se hayan hecho por la demandante en virtud de las disposiciones de la escritura de hipoteca y del pagaré objeto de la presente acción. Para más información, a las personas interesadas se les notifica que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal, durante las horas laborables.

Este EDICTO DE SUBASTA, se publicará en los lugares públicos correspondientes y en un

24 periódico de circulación general en la jurisdicción de Puerto Rico. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los referentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se procederá a otorgar la correspondiente Escritura de Venta Judicial y el Alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial al nuevo dueño, si así se lo solicita dentro del término de veinte (20) días, de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del deudor la ocupen. Expedido en San Juan, Puerto Rico, a 15 de noviembre de 2021. EDWIN E. LÓPEZ MULERO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR. ***

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

1900 CAPITAL TRUST III,

BY U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS CERTIFICATE TRUSTEE Demandante Vs.

MARÍA ISABEL RIVERA VEGA POR SÍ Y LA SUCESIÓN DE FELIPE RIVERA CHÉVERE COMPUESTA POR MARÍA ISABEL RIVERA VEGA EN LA CUOTA VIUDAL USUFRUCTUARIA, FULANO Y FULANA DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: CD2015-1354.

(201B). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: LA PARTE DEMANDADA, AL (A LA) SECRETARIO(A) DE HACIENDA DE PUERTO RICO Y AL PÚBLICO GENERAL:

Certifico y Hago Constar: Que en cumplimiento con el Manda-

miento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por el (la) Secretario(a) del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Toa Alta, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor en efectivo, cheque gerente, giro postal, cheque certificado en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América al nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en mi oficina ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Toa Alta, el 12 DE ENERO DE 2022, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, todo derecho título, participación o interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: RUSTICA: Descripción de Remanente: Parcela marcada con el número 41 en el plano de parcelación de la comunidad rural Galateo del término municipal de Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de 482.28 metros cuadrados.

En lindes por el NORTE, con quebrada; por el SUR, con la parcela 39 de la comunidad; por el ESTE, con lote o parcela segregada; y por el OESTE, con la parcela 40 de la comunidad. Propiedad localizada en: Parcela #41 Comunidad Rural Galateo, Barrio Galateo, Toa Alta, PR 00953. Según figuran en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas anteriores o preferentes:Nombre del Titular: N/A. Suma de la Carga: N/A. Fecha de Vencimiento: N/A. Según figuran en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas posteriores a la inscripción del crédito ejecutante: Nombre del Titular: N/A. Suma de la Carga: N/A. Fecha de Vencimiento: N/A. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad de la propiedad y que todas las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito ejecutante antes descritos, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistentes. El rematante acepta dichas cargas y gravámenes anteriores, y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se establece como tipo mínimo de subasta la suma de $50,000.00, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la escritura de hipoteca. De ser necesaria una SEGUNDA SUBASTA por declararse desierta la primera, la misma se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Toa Alta, el 19 DE ENERO DE 2022, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, y se establece como mínima para dicha segunda subasta la suma de $33,333.33, 2/3 partes del

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tipo mínimo establecido originalmente. Si tampoco se produce remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se establece como mínima para la TERCERA SUBASTA, la suma de $25,000.00, la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado y dicha subasta se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Toa Alta, el 26 DE ENERO DE 2022, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para, con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante, el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor ascendente a la suma de $33,146.95 de principal, intereses al tipo del 5.75000% anual según ajustado desde el día 1 de abril de 2015 hasta el pago de la deuda en su totalidad, más la suma de $5,000.00 por concepto de honorarios de abogado y costas autorizadas por el Tribunal, más las cantidades que se adeudan mensualmente por concepto de seguro hipotecario, cargos por demora, y otros adeudados que se hagan en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca. La venta en pública subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA, si esto fuera necesario, a los efectos de que cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha subasta. Se notifica a todos los interesados que las actas y demás constancias del expediente de este caso están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables para ser examinadas por los (las) interesados (as). Y para su publicación en el periódico The San Juan Daily Star, que es un diario de circulación general en la isla de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, así como para su publicación en los sitios públicos de Puerto Rico. Expedido en Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, hoy día 2 de noviembre de 2021. ROSAMARIE MELENDEZ PEÑA, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE TOA ALTA, SALA SUPERIOR.

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ISLAND PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC COMO AGENTE DE ACE ONE FUNDING, LLC Demandante Vs.

JOSÉ A GARCÍA RODRÍGUEZ

Demandado Civil Núm.: GR2021CV00170.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO.

A: JOSÉ A GARCÍA RODRÍGUEZ MANSIONES DE SANTA BARBARA C47 CALLE AZABACHE GURABO, PUERTO RICO 007785107.

POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza y requiere para que conteste la demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto.

Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), la cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda o cualquier otro sin más citarle ni oírle, si el tribunal en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. El sistema SUMAC notificará copia al abogado de la parte demandante, el Lcdo. José F. Aguilar Vélez cuya dirección es: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la direcciónjose. aguilar@orf-law.com y a la dirección notificaciones@orf-law. com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy día 10 de noviembre de 2021.

LISILDA MARTÍNEZ AGOSTO, SECRETARIA. JESSENIA PEDRAZA ANDINO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO

Parte Demandante Vs.

RAYMOND JOSEPH TOSSAS ROBLES, SU ESPOSA SANDRA CRUZ CORDERO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR ESTOS

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: ECD2017-0545.

(704). Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA Y COBRO DE DINERO. ANUNCIO DE SUBASTA. El

suscribiente, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Caguas, Oficina de Subasta; a los demandados de epígrafe y al público en general hace saber que los autos y documentos del caso de epígrafe estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables y que venderá en pública subasta al mejor postor, en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América en efectivo, cheque certificado, o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en mi oficina en este Tribunal el derecho que tenga la parte demandada en el inmueble que se relaciona más adelante para pagar la SENTENCIA por $142,728.16 más la suma de $16,912.74 por concepto de balance principal diferido para un total de balance de principal adeudado de $159,640.90, los intereses adeudados sobre dicho principal computados al 6.50% anual, desde el día primero de agosto de 2016 hasta su total y completo pago; más el 5% computado sobre cada mensualidad de $862.84 de cargos por demora, desde el primero de septiembre de 2016 a razón de $43.14 mensuales hasta su total pago, más la suma de $14,841.83 como cantidad estipulada para honorarios de abogado, pactada en la escritura de hipoteca; y cuales quiera otras sumas que por cualesquiera concepto legal se devenguen hasta el día de la subasta. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: RUSTICA: Solar radicado en el Barrio Sonadora del término municipal de Aguas Buenas, con una cabida superficial de Ochocientos Sesenta y Siete punto Noventa metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte y Oeste, en sesenta y dos punto noventa metros y tres punto noventa metros, respectivamente, con terrenos de José Uriol Cabret; por el Sur, en dos alineaciones distintas que suman cincuenta y tres punto cincuenta metros, con la carretera número setecientos noventa y dos; y por el Este, con terrenos de Federico Rivera. Enclava una casa. Inscrita al folio 289 del tomo 132 de Aguas Buenas, finca número 5,825 del Registro de la Propiedad, Sección Segunda de Caguas. Dirección Física: Carretera 792 Km. 1.0, Bo. Sonadora, Aguas Buenas, P.R. 00703. Dicha propiedad se encuentra afecta a los siguientes gravámenes: Embargo: A favor del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico contra Raymond J. Tossas Robles, del 21 de marzo de 2016, por la suma de $55,109.86 anotado al sistema Karibe al asiento 2016-020628CA02. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo el día 24 DE ENERO DE 2022 A LAS 10:00

DE LA MAÑANA, y servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la suma de $148,518.33 sin admitirse oferta inferior. En el caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en la primera subasta, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 31 DE ENERO DE 2022 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA y el precio mínimo para esta segunda subasta será el de dos terceras partes del precio mínimo establecido para la primera subasta, o a sea la suma de $99,012.22. Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 7 DE FEBRERO DE 2022 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA y el tipo mínimo para esta tercera subasta será la mitad del precio establecido para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $74,259.16. El mejor postor deberá pagar el importe de su oferta en efecto, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse el inmueble al acreedor hipotecario dentro de los diez días siguientes a la fecha de la última subasta, si así lo estimase conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada conforme a la sentencia, si ésta fuera igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta y abonándose dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta fuera mayor. Se avisa a cualquier licitador que la propiedad queda sujeta al gravamen del Estado Libre Asociado y CRIM sobre la propiedad inmueble por contribuciones adeudadas y que el pago de dichas contribuciones es la responsabilidad del licitador. Que se entenderá por todo licitador acepte como suficiente la titulación y que los cargos y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes en entendiéndose que el rematador los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse su extinción al precio rematante. Todos los nombres de los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o de los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, siempre que surgen de la certificación registral, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios

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

(Art. 102 (1) de la Ley núm.

210-2015). Expedido el presente en Caguas, Puerto Rico a 9 de noviembre de 2021. ÁNGEL GÓMEZ GÓMEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA #593, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE CAGUAS.

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REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC. Demandante Vs.

SUCESION JOSE RAMON ROSADO FONTANEZ T/C/C JOSE RAMON ROSADO FONTAY T/C/C JOSE ROSADO FONTANEZ COMPUESTA POR JOSE RAMON ROSADO GOMEZ, RAFAEL ROSADO GOMEZ, LESTER FIDEL ROSADO GOMEZ; JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE COMO POSSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Demandados Civil Núm.: CA2020CV01630.

Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: LA PARTE DEMANDADA, AL (A LA) SECRETARIO(A) DE HACIENDA DE PUERTO RICO Y AL PÚBLICO GENERAL:

Certifico y Hago Constar: Que

en cumplimiento con el Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por el (la) Secretario(a) del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Carolina, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor, por separado, de contado y por moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América y/o Giro Postal y Cheque Certificado, en mi oficina ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, el 19 DE ENERO DE 2022, A LAS 11:45 DE LA MAÑANA, todo derecho título, participación o interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: “URBANA: Solar radicado en el barrio Canóvanas del término municipal de Loíza, Puerto Rico, marcado con el numero setecientos sesenta y tres guion T (763T) del plano de inscripción de la Urbanización Loíza Valley, con una cabida superficial de Trescientos Diecisiete punto Veinticinco (317.25) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, en trece punto cincuenta (13.50) metros, con los solares setecientos cincuenta y siete (757) y setecientos cincuenta y ocho (758) del bloque T; por el Sur, en trece punto cincuenta (13.50) metros, con la calle Carola veintisiete (27); por el Este, en veintitrés punto cincuenta (23.50) metros, con el solar setecientos sesenta y dos guion T (762-T); y por el Oeste, en veintitrés punto cincuenta (23.50) metros, con el solar setecientos sesenta y cuatro guion T (764-T). Enclava una casa. Inscrita al folio 253 del tomo 33 de Canóvanas, finca 2269, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección III. La hipoteca objeto de esta ejecución se encuentra inscrita al folio 1 del tomo Móvil 362, finca 2269 de Canóvanas, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección III, inscripción 6ª. Propiedad localizada en: URB. LOIZA VALLEY, 763-T CALLE COROLA, LOIZA, PR 00729. Según figuran en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas anteriores o preferentes: Nombre del Titular: N/A. Suma de la Carga: N/A. Fecha de Vencimiento: N/A. Según figuran en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas posteriores a la inscripción del crédito ejecutante: Nombre del Titular: Secretario de la Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano. Suma de la Carga: $184,500.00.

Fecha de Vencimiento: 25 de marzo de 2085. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad de la propiedad y que todas las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los

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El rematante acepta dichas cargas y gravámenes anteriores, y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se establece como tipo de mínima subasta la suma de $184,500.00, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la escritura de hipoteca. De ser necesaria una SEGUNDA SUBASTA por declararse desierta la primera, la misma se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, el 26 DE ENERO DE 2022, A LAS 11:45 DE LA MAÑANA, y se establece como mínima para dicha segunda subasta la suma de $123,000.00, 2/3 partes del tipo mínima establecido originalmente. Si tampoco se produce remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se establece como mínima para la TERCERA SUBASTA, la suma de $92,250.00, la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado y dicha subasta se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, el 2 DE FEBRERO DE 2022, A LAS 11:45 DE LA MAÑANA. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para, con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante, el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor ascendente a la suma de $102,626.53 por concepto de principal, más la suma de $12,571.24 en intereses acumulados al 31 de octubre de 2020 y los cuales continúan acumulándose a razón de 3.486% anual hasta su total y completo pago; más la sumas de $3,722.97 en seguro hipotecario; $4,585.00 en cargos por servicio; $600.00 en tasaciones; $180.00 en inspecciones; $1,645.00 en adelantos para gastos, costas y honorarios de abogado; más la cantidad de 10% del pagare original en la suma de $18,450.00, para gastos, costas y honorarios de abogado, esta última habrá de devengar intereses al máximo del tipo legal fijado por la oficina del Comisionado de Instituciones Financieras aplicable a esta fecha, desde este mismo día hasta su total y completo saldo. La venta en pública subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA, si esto fuera necesario, a los efectos de que cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha subasta.

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en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables para ser examinadas por los (las) interesados (as). Y para su publicación en el periódico The San Juan Daily Star, que es un diario de circulación general en la isla de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, así como para su publicación en los sitios públicos de Puerto Rico. Expedido en Carolina, Puerto Rico, hoy 8 de noviembre de 2021.

SAMUEL GONZÁLEZ ISAAC, ALGUACIL REGIONAL PLACA #713.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

MAYRA RODRIGUEZ RIVERA

Demandada Civil Núm.: KCD2010-0200.

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

Al: PÚBLICO EN GENERAL. A: MAYRA RODRIGUEZ RIVERA; BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO, POR TENER EMBARGO ANOTADO A SU FAVOR POR LA SUMA DE $88,535.03.

Yo, EDWIN E. LÓPEZ MULERO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR, Alguacil de este Tribunal, a la parte demandada y a los acreedores y personas con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se describe, y al público en general, HAGO SABER: Que el día 13 DE ENERO DE 2022 A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico, venderé en Pública Subasta la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria al mejor postor quien hará el pago en dinero en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del o la Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de San Juan 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 24 DE ENERO DE 2022, A LAS

9:00 DE LA MAÑANA y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 31 DE ENERO DE 2022, A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado.

La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Residential apartment number Nine Hundred Three (903), it is irregular in shape and it is located at Condominio Los Almendros Plaza, Torre II, Norte, which in turn is located in Sabana Llana Ward of the Municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a total superficial area of NINE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN POINT EIGHTEEN SQUARE FEET (917.18 S.F.). Measuring thirty one lineal feet (31’) and five and a half inches (5 1/2”), plus seven lineal feet (7’) and six inches (6”) in width at its Northern wall; thirty eight lineal feet (38’) and eleven and a half inches (11 1/2”) in width at its Southern wall; seventeen lineal feet (17’) and one inch (1”) in length at its Eastern wall. It is bounded on the NORTH, by the corridor; on the SOUTH and EAST, by the exterior walls of the building; and on the WEST, by apartment number Nine Hundred Four (904) and the water master’s room. The main entrance faces the corridor. This unit consists of a living-dining room, three (3) bedrooms with a closet each, one bathroom, a hallway with linen closet each, one bathroom, a hallway with a linen closet and a kitchen. The bathroom includes a bathtub, wash basin and toilet, and the kitchen a two-part cabinet with a space for refrigerator, space for a stove and a breakfast counter. Le corresponde a este apartamento en los elementos comunes generales el CERO PUNTO CUATRO CERO UNO DOS CINCO UNO porciento (0.401251%) y a su vez le corresponde idéntico porciento en los gastos de operación y mantenimiento del Condominio. Le corresponde en forma exclusiva permanente e inseparable el estacionamiento número Ciento Treinta y Uno (131) debidamente demarcado y numerado de conformidad con el plano de área de estacionamiento. La escritura de hipoteca se encuentra inscrita al folio 120 del tomo 540 de Sabana Llana, Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección Quinta, finca 22,161, inscripción 13ra.

La dirección física de la propiedad antes descrita es: Condominio Los Almendros Plaza, Torre II, Apartamento 903, San Juan, Puerto Rico. La subasta se llevará a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma de $88,535.03 de principal, con intereses al 7% anual, desde el día 1ro. de julio de 2009, hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad de $9,124.80

estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado y recargos acumulados, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta para el inmueble será de $91,248.00 y de ser necesaria una segunda subasta, la cantidad mínima será equivalente a 2/3 partes de aquella, o sea, la suma de $60,832.00 y de ser necesaria una tercera subasta, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado, es decir, la suma de $42,624.00. Si se declara desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si esta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación y que todo licitador acepta como suficiente la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad hipotecada a ser vendida en pública Subasta se encuentra afecta al siguiente gravamen posterior: Embargo a favor de Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, contra Maya Rodríguez Rivera por la suma de $88,535.03, por la suma de $88,535.03, más intereses, según Mandamiento del día 26 de mayo de 2010 y Orden del día 18 de mayo de 2010, expedido en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, en el caso civil número KCD2010-0200 (908) sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria, anotado el día 14 de agosto de 2020 al tomo Karibe de Sabana Llana, Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección Quinta, Anotación B. La propiedad a ser vendida en pública subasta se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Podrán concurrir como postores a todas las subastas los titulares de créditos hipotecarios vigentes y posteriores a la hipoteca que se cobra o ejecuta, si alguno o que figuren como tales en la certificación registral y que podrán utilizar el montante de sus créditos o parte de alguno en sus ofertas. Si la oferta aceptada es por cantidad mayor a la suma del crédito o créditos preferentes al suyo, al obtener la buena pro del remate, deberá satisfacer en el mismo acto, en efectivo o en cheque de gerente, la totalidad del crédito

hipotecario que se ejecuta y la de cualesquiera otro créditos posteriores al que se ejecuta pero preferente al suyo. El exceso constituirá abono total o parcial en su propio crédito. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en San Juan, Puerto Rico, a 18 de noviembre de 2021. EDWIN E. LÓPEZ MULERO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL, SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN.

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WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES AQUISITIONS TRUST 2019-HB1 Demandante Vs.

SUCESION FRANCISCO CONCEPCION GONZALEZ T/C/C FRANCISCO CONCEPCION T/C/C FCO CONCEPCION COMPUESTA POR MIGDALIA CONCEPCION BAEZ, FRANCISCO CONCEPCION BAEZ, JAVIER CONCEPCION BAEZ; JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; SUCESION VIVIAN VICTORIA BAEZ ROSADO T/C/C VIVIAN V. BAEZ ROSADO T/C/C VIVIAN BAEZ ROSADO T/C/C VIVIAN VICTORIA BAEZ T/C/C VIVIAN V. BAEZ T/C/C VIVIAN BAEZ T/C/C VIVIAN BAEZ-ROSADO COMPUESTA POR MIGDALIA CONCEPCION BAEZ, FRANCISCO CONCEPCION BAEZ, JAVIER CONCEPCION BAEZ; JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Demandados Civil Núm.: BY2019CV04267.

Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO E INTERPELACIÓN. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE

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AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE COMO POSIBLES MIEMBROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION FRANCISCO CONCEPCION GONZALEZ T/C/C FRANCISCO CONCEPCION T/C/C FCO CONCEPCION Y DE LA SUCESION VIVIAN VICTORIA BAEZ ROSADO T/C/C VIVIAN V. BAEZ ROSADO T/C/C VIVIAN BAEZ ROSADO T/C/C VIVIAN VICTORIA BAEZ T/C/C VIVIAN V. BAEZ T/C/C VIVIAN BAEZ T/C/C VIVIAN BAEZ-ROSADO.

Quedan emplazados y notificados de que en este Tribunal se ha radicado una demanda de ejecución de hipoteca en su contra. Se le notifica que deberán presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaria del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Bayamón y enviando copia a la parte demandante: Lcda.

Frances L. Asencio-Guido, Greenspoon Marder, LLP, Trade Centre South, Suite 700, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, Tel: (954) 343-6273, Fax: (954) 3436982, Correo electrónico: frances.asencio@gmlaw.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. La propiedad inmueble objeto de la presente reclamación ubica en: 5TA SECC. LEVITTOWN, BX-19 CALLE DR. FRANCISCO RONDON, TOA BAJA, PR 00949. La suma global vencida, líquida y exigible incluyendo intereses y otros gastos acumulados hasta el 31 de julio de 2019 es de $153,021.93 y los cuales continúan acumulándose, así como la cantidad líquida estipulada en los documentos del préstamo para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado en caso de reclamación judicial y que correspondan a intereses y otros cargos posterior a dicha fecha. Por otro lado, el Tribunal ordena la interpelación judicial

a los codemandados, JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE COMO POSIBLES MIEMBROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION FRANCISCO CONCEPCION GONZALEZ T/C/C FRANCISCO CONCEPCION T/C/C FCO CONCEPCION Y DE LA SUCESION VIVIAN VICTORIA BAEZ ROSADO T/C/C VIVIAN V. BAEZ ROSADO T/C/C VIVIAN BAEZ ROSADO T/C/C VIVIAN VICTORIA BAEZ T/C/C VIVIAN V. BAEZ T/C/C VIVIAN BAEZ T/C/C VIVIAN BAEZROSADO, conforme dispone el Artículo 959 del Código Civil, 31 L.P.R.A. sec. 2787. Se le ORDENA a los herederos de los causantes FRANCISCO CONCEPCION GONZALEZ y VIVIAN VICTORIA BAEZ ROSADO, a saber: JOHN DOE y JANE DOE, a que dentro del término legal de treinta (30) días, contados a partir de la fecha de la notificación de la presente Orden, acepten o repudien sus respectivas participaciones sobre la herencia de FRANCISCO CONCEPCION GONZALEZ y VIVIAN VICTORIA BAEZ ROSADO y así comparezcan ante este Tribunal. Se le 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 la referida herencia, la misma se tendrá por aceptada. También se les APERCIBE a los herederos antes mencionados que luego del transcurso del término de treinta (30) días antes señalado contados a partir de la fecha de la notificación de la presente Orden, se presumirá que han aceptado la herencia del causante y, por consiguiente, responden por las cargas de dicha herencia conforme dispone el Artículo 957 del Código Civil, 31 L.P.R.A. sec. 2785. Expedido bajo mi firma, y sello del Tribunal, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy 17 de noviembre de 2021. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. VIVIAN J. SANABRIA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL I.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Parte Demandante vs

MYRTA BONILLA MUÑIZ T/C/C MIRTHA BONILLA MUÑIZ, AUTORIDAD PARA EL FINANCIAMIENTO DE LA VIVIENDA DE PUERTO RICO

Sala: 0001. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA (IN REM). NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: MYRTA BONILLA MUÑIZ T/C/C MIRTHA BONILLA MUÑIZ P/C LIC. JUAN CARLOS FORTUÑO FAS

El Secretario(a) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 15 de noviembre de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los DIEZ DÍAS siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representado 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 TREINTA DIAS 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 18 de noviembre de 2021.

En Yauco, Puerto Rico, el 18 de noviembre de 2021. Luz Mayra Caraballo García, Secretaria Regional. Por: f/Adelaida Lugo Pacheco, Secretaria Auxiliar del Tribunal I.

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CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Demandante Vs.

MARIBEL CORTES MUNIZ

Demandados Civil Núm.: MZ2018CV00307.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: LA PARTE DEMANDADA, AL (A LA) SECRETARIO(A) DE HACIENDA DE PUERTO RICO Y AL PÚBLICO GENERAL:

Certifico y Hago Constar: Que en cumplimiento con el Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por el (la) Secretario(a) del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Mayagüez, en el caso Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: PO2019CV02210. de epígrafe procederá a vender

26 en pública subasta al mejor postor en efectivo, cheque gerente, giro postal, cheque certificado en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América al nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en mi oficina ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Mayagüez, el 3 DE FEBRERO DE 2022, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, todo derecho título, participación o interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: RÚSTICA: Porción de terreno marcado con el número 9 en el plano de inscripción, radicado en el Barrio Quemado, del término municipal de Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 724.8218 metros cuadrados.

En linderos NORTE, en 17.56 metros con el remanente de la finca principal; SUR, en 15.41 metros con una carretera municipal; ESTE, en 45.00 metros con el solar número 8 y OESTE, en 45.00 metros con el solar número 10 de la misma finca principal. Contiene una casa de una sola planta, construida de hormigón y bloques, contiene sala-comedor-cocina, juntos, tres dormitorios, dos cuartos de baño, una marquesina, terraza y balcón. Contiene además un mirador construido de hormigón y bloques, techado de zinc, que sirve de dormitorio con su cuarto de baño. Consta inscrita al folio 112 del tomo 1500 de Mayagüez, finca numero 19,299, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Mayagüez. Propiedad localizada en: SR 352 KM. 05. Quemado Ward, Mayagüez, PR 00680.

Según figuran en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas anteriores o preferentes: Nombre del Titular: N/A. Suma de la Carga: N/A. Fecha de Vencimiento: N/A. Según figuran en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas posteriores a la inscripción del crédito ejecutante: a. HIPOTECA en garantía de pagaré a favor del Banco y Agencia de Financiamiento de la Vivienda de Puerto Rico, o a su orden, por la suma de $15,000.00, sin intereses y vencimiento 24 de julio de 2010. Constituida por la Escritura 369 otorgada en San Juan el 24 de julio de 2002 ante el notario Irma J. Planadeball Moreno, e inscrita folio 112 del tomo 1500 de Mayagüez, finca 19299, inscripción 9ª. b. AVISO DE DEMANDA con fecha 25 de octubre de 2018 seguida en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Mayagüez, en el caso civil número MZ2018CV00307, sobre cobro de dinero y ejecución de hipoteca; Citimortgage, Inc. demandante v. Maribel

Cortes Muñiz, demandada. Por la misma se reclama e pago de $21,920.35, más otras sumas, correspondiente a la hipoteca de $51,000.00 relacionada en la inscripción 11ª, supra. Anotado el 12 de mayo de 2021 al Tomo Karibe, finca 19299 de Mayagüez, anotación “A”.

Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad de la propiedad y que todas las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito ejecutante antes descritos, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistentes. El rematante acepta dichas cargas y gravámenes anteriores, y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se establece como tipo mínimo de subasta la suma de $51,000.00, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la escritura de hipoteca. De ser necesaria una SEGUNDA SUBASTA por declararse desierta la primera, la misma se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Mayagüez, el 10 DE FEBRERO DE 2022, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, y se establece como mínima para dicha segunda subasta la suma de $34,000.00, 2/3 partes del tipo mínimo establecido originalmente. Si tampoco se produce remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se establece como mínima para la TERCERA SUBASTA, la suma de $25,500.00, la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado y dicha subasta se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Mayagüez, el 17 DE FEBRERO DE 2022, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para, con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante, el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor ascendente a la suma de $21,920.35 de principal, intereses al tipo del 5.75000% anual según ajustado desde el día 1 de agosto de 2017 hasta el pago de la deuda en su totalidad, más la suma de $5,100.00 por concepto de honorarios de abogado y costas autorizadas por el Tribunal, más las cantidades que se adeudan mensualmente por concepto de seguro hipotecario, cargos por demora, y otros adeudados que se hagan en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca. La venta en pública subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA, si esto fuera necesario, a los efectos de que cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha subasta. Se

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notifica a todos los interesados que las actas y demás constancias del expediente de este caso están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables para ser examinadas por los (las) interesados (as). Y para su publicación en el periódico The San Juan Daily Star, que es un diario de circulación general en la isla de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, así como para su publicación en los sitios públicos de Puerto Rico. Expedido en Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, hoy día 2 de noviembre de 2021.

ALG. IVELISSE FIGUEROA VARGAS, ALGUACIL PLACA #924, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE MAYAGÜEZ, SALA SUPERIOR.

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FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO

Parte Demandante Vs.

RAUL DIAZ ORTIZ, ANA SOFIA FONT DONES, LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES

Parte Demandada Caso Civil Núm.: CG2021CV02583. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA Y COBRO DE DINERO. Sala: 703. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: RAUL DIAZ ORTIZ, ANA SOFIA FONT DONES Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES.

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

Marjaliisa Colon Villanueva, al PO BOX 7970, Ponce, P.R. 00732-7970; Teléfono: 787843-41668. En dicha demanda se tramita un procedimiento de cobro de dinero y ejecución de

hipoteca bajo el número mencionado en el epígrafe. Se alega en dicho procedimiento que la parte Demandada incurrió en el incumplimiento del Contrato de Hipoteca, al no poder pagar las mensualidades vencidas correspondientes a los meses de noviembre de 2019, hasta el presente, más los cargos por demora correspondientes.

Además, adeuda a la parte demandante las costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado en que incurra el tenedor del pagaré en este litigio. De acuerdo con dicho Contrato de Garantía Hipotecaria la parte Demandante declaró vencida la totalidad de la deuda ascendente a la suma de $429,893.77 de balance principal, más los intereses al 5.75% anual, así como todos aquellos créditos y sumas que surjan de la faz de la obligación hipotecaria y de la hipoteca que la garantiza, incluyendo $46,790.00, pactado para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado. La parte Demandante presentó para su inscripción en el Registro de la Propiedad correspondiente, un AVISO DE PLEITO PENDIENTE (“Lis Pendens”) sobre la propiedad objeto de esta acción cuya propiedad es la siguiente: URBANA: Parcela de terreno identificada como solar número 7 de la Urbanización Terra Ciudad Jardín de Gurabo, radicada en el Barrio Hato Nuevo del municipio de Gurabo, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de 1093.5700 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, en distancia de 6.312 metros y 5.951 metros, con la calle Sol de Amanecer (calle #1); por el SUR, en distancia de 4.924 metros, con el solar número 8 y en distancias de 26.508 metros y 7.979 metros y 3.257 metros, con la calle Sol de Lago (calle #2); por el ESTE, en distancia de 25.992 metros, con el solar 6 y en una distancia de 23.297 metros, con el solar número 2 y por el OESTE, en una distancia de 48.435 metros, con área de facilidades vecinales Ciudad Jardín Gurabo Resort and Country Club y área del Lago.

Inscrita al folio ciento ochenta y cinco (185) del tomo cuatrocientos noventa y dos (492), finca número diecinueve mil ciento veintiséis (19126) de Gurabo, Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección Il. SE LES APERCIBE que de no hacer sus alegaciones responsivas a la demanda dentro del término aquí dispuesto, se les anotará la rebeldía y se dictará Sentencia. concediéndose el remedio solicitado en la Demanda, sin más citarle ni oírle. Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal en Caguas, Puerto Rico. A 18 día de noviembre de 2021.

LISILDA MARTÍNEZ AGOSTO, SECRETARIA. ANA H. LUGO MUÑOZ, SUB-SECRETARIA.

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AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2018-HBl DEMANDANTE VS.

Sucesión de Aida Luz ISLAND PORTFOLIO González Rivera t/c/c SERVICES, LLC COMO Aida L. González Rivera, AGENTE DE ACE ONE t/c/c Aida González FUNDING, LLC Rivera, t/c/c Aida L. Demandante Vs. González, t/c/c Aida VIOLETA RUIZ TORRES González compuesta Demandada por Fulano de Tal y Civil Núm.: PO2020CV01860.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. Sutano de Tal; Sucesión de Juan Rivera Matos, EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. t/c/c Juan R. Matos, t/c/c A: VIOLETA RUIZ Juan Rivera compuesta TORRES - 137 CALLE por Fulano de Tal y VIVES PONCE, PUERTO Sutano de Tal; Centro RICO 00731 / PARCELAS de Recaudaciones de AMALIA MARIN 3524 Impuestos Municipales; y AVE LOS MEROS PLAYA a los Estados Unidos de PONCE, PUERTO RICO América DEMANDADOS 00716.

POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza y requiere para que conteste la demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto.

Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), la cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda o cualquier otro sin más citarle ni oírle, si el tribunal en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. El sistema SUMAC notificará copia al abogado de la parte demandante, el Lcdo. José F. Aguilar Vélez cuya dirección es: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la direcciónjose.aguilar@orf-law.com y a la dirección notificaciones@orflaw.com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en Ponce, Puerto Rico, hoy día 9 de noviembre de 2021.

En Ponce, Puerto Rico, el 9 de noviembre de 2021. LUZ MAYRA CARABALLO GARCÍA, SECRETARIA. SANDRA GONZÁLEZ RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

CIVIL NÚM.: NJ2021CV00118.

SOBRE: Ejecución de Hipoteca In Rem. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.

A: Carlos Rivera González, Norberto Rivera González, Juan Rivera González, Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal como miembros de la Sucesión de Juan Rivera Matos, t/c/c Juan R. Matos, t/c/c Juan Rivera.

POR LA PRESENTE, se les emplaza y se les notifica que se ha presentado en la Secretaria de este Tribunal la Demanda del caso del epígrafe solicitando la ejecución de hipoteca y el cobro de dinero relacionado al pagaré suscrito a favor de The Money House, loe., o a su orden, por la suma principal de $138,000.00, con intereses computados sobre la misma desde su fecha hasta su total y completo pago a razón de la tasa de interés de 5.300% anual, la cual será ajustada mensualmente, obligándose además al pago de costas, gastos y desembolsos del litigio, más honorarios de abogados en una suma de $13,800.00, equivalente al 10% de la suma principal original. Este pagaré fue suscrito bajo el afftdávit número 2,121 ante la notaria Dinorah Collazo Ortiz. Lo anterior surge de la hipoteca constituida LEGAL NOTICE mediante la escritura número ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO 232 otorgada el 14 de mayo DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- de 2011, ante la misma notaNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA ria pública, inscrita bajo la ley 216-2010, al folio 90 del tomo SALA DE BAYAMÓN. WILMINGTON SAVINGS 239 de Naranjito, del Regisde la Propiedad de Puerto FUND SOCIETY, FSB tro Rico, Sección de Barranquitas, como fideicomisario inscripción 8va. RÚSTICA: Parde FINANCE OF cela de terreno de forma física

irregular radicad a en el Barrio Cedro Arriba del término municipal de Naranjito, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de dos mil seiscientos diez metros , sesenta y siete decímetros cuadrados (2,610.67m .c.). En lindes por el NORTE y OESTE, en varias alineaciones distintas que suman un total de 92.209 metros , con el caso número 77-42-G-559 BPL ; por el SUR, en dos alineaciones distintas, una de 18.059 metros y la otra de 61.116 metros , con el remanente de la finca principal ; y por el ESTE , en 54.559 metros , con terrenos de María Rivera.

Enclava una casa de concreto techada del mismo material que mide 45 pies de frente por 47 pies de fondo dedicada a residencia , con balcón, sala, comedor , cuatro cuartos dormitorios , cocina y cuarto de baño. Finca número 7,104, inscrita al folio 178 del tomo 99 de Naranjito, del Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Barranquitas. Se apercibe y advierte a ustedes como person as desconocida s, que deberá present ar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Administración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC) , al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección: https:// unired.rarnaiuducial.pr, salvo que se represente por Derech os Propio , en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaria del Tribunal De no contestar la demanda radicando el original de la contestación ante la secretaria del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, y notificar copia de la contestación de esta a la parte demandante por conducto de su abogada , GLS LEGAL SERVICES, LLC, Atención: Leda. Adriana M. Vega Hernández Dirección: P.O. Box 367308, San Juan, P.R. 009367308, Teléfono: 787-758-6550, dentro de los próximos 30 días a partir de la publicación de este emplazamiento por edicto, que será publicado una sola vez en un periódico de circulación diaria general en la isla de Puerto Rico , se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia , concediendo el remedio solicitando en la Demanda sin más citarle ni oírle. Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal hoy 22 de noviembre de 2021. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SANCHEZ, Secretaria Regional. Magali Rodriguez Collazo, Sec Aux del Tribunal I.

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

PR RECOVERY & DEVELOPMENT JV, LLC Demandante

RICARDO OMAR VELILLA CABEZA h/n/c BLUE RUSH PR FISHING CHARTERS, NATALIE MANDES DE LEÓN y la SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandados CIVIL NUM. CA2021CV02325.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO; INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO Y EJECUCIÓN DE GRAVAMEN MOBILIARIO. SALA: 402. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO.

A. NATALIE MANDES DE LEÓN por sí y como miembro de la Sociedad Legal De Gananciales compuesta con RICARDO OMAR VELILLA CABEZA

POR EL PRESENTE EDICTO se le notifica que la parte demandante de epígrafe ha radicado en este Tribunal una demanda en si contra por la causal de Cobro de Dinero, Incumplimiento de Contrato y Ejecución de Gravamen Mobiliario. Se le emplaza conforme a la Regla 4.5 y 4.6 de las de Procedimiento Civil, mediante la publicación de un solo edicto en un periódico de circulación general diaria en la Isla de Puerto Rico, a los efectos de que se presente cualquier alegación responsiva a la demanda dentro del término de treinta (30) días a partir de la publicación de este Edicto, excluyéndose el día de la publicación. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https:// unired.ramajudicial.pr/sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Se le advierte que, si no contesta la demanda o deja de presentar una alegación responsiva, radicando el original de dicha alegación responsiva en este Tribunal y notificando copia de la misma al abogado de la parte demandante, dentro del referido término, el Tribunal podrá anotarle la rebeldía y dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra, concediendo el remedio solicitado en la demanda, sin más citarle ni oírle. Favor de notificar copia de su contestación al: LCDA. NELLY I. PUJALS GONZÁLEZ: PO Box 363812, San Juan, PR 00936-3812 Tel.: 787-753-2160 npujals@npglc.com EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Carolina, Puerto Rico, a 16 de noviembre de 2021. Lcda. Marilyn Aponte Rodriguez, Sec Regional.

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A Mexico City basketball team with NBA dreams makes a home in Texas

By SCOTT CACCIOLA

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he Mexico City Capitanes were fresh off a three-hour bus ride when they found themselves before a curious audience just outside Austin, Texas. A cluster of children in karate uniforms craned their necks over a barrier at an athletics facility and wondered aloud whether they were looking at “famous basketball players.”

After traveling a winding path to their first season in the NBA’s developmental G League, the Capitanes were getting ready for an afternoon practice and had no qualms about sharing a gymnasium with a bustling martial arts tournament.

The Capitanes are an important part of the NBA’s push into Mexico, but the doublebooking was not a problem for them. Not after losing last season to the coronavirus pandemic. Not to a team of (not particularly famous) strivers who had come from across Latin America and the United States to play basketball. And not while they barnstorm the country through an abridged two-month schedule made up entirely of road games.

“It can be tiring,” said Ramón Díaz, the team’s coach. “It’s like you don’t have a home.”

Because of the pandemic, the Capitanes, for now, are based out of an apartment complex in Fort Worth instead of Mexico City, and do not have a home arena. They are already eyeing a future free from a chronic slate of bus rides. Next season, barring another global catastrophe, they will play a full G League schedule with home games in Mexico City in a novel experiment for the NBA, which continues to seek ways to expand its international footprint.

“It’s going to be a huge deal,” said Fabián Jaimes, a forward and one of two Mexican players on the 12-man roster. “I actually can’t believe it.”

On this day, the Capitanes were getting ready for a game against the Austin Spurs in Leander, Texas. As Díaz gathered his players around him for the start of practice, Rodrigo Serratos, the team president, said the Capitanes had outsize plans for Mexico, including the creation of youth academies to help develop talent. Serratos has been accompanying the team on the road this season to study how other franchises produce their games and engage with fans. The Capitanes already have a mascot: Juanjolote, a wide-

The Mexico City Capitanes are in their first season with the N.B.A.’s G League. They are based out of Texas, for now, because of the pandemic. eyed aquatic salamander based on the axolotl, which is native to Central Mexico and is a critically endangered species.

Serratos is not shy about sharing his dreams. He wants the Capitanes to build an enormous fan base and become a recognized sports brand across Latin America. He wants them to win games and vie for championships. And there is, of course, his biggest dream of all, one shared by the team’s owners: for the Capitanes to become an NBA franchise.

“It will, of course, be a big challenge,” he said. “But I like big challenges.”

‘This opportunity’ The Capitanes — or at least the seed of the idea that became the Capitanes — was born in Los Angeles in April 2016 during Kobe Bryant’s final game with the Lakers before he retired from the NBA. Moisés Cosío and Rodrigo Trujillo, film producers and longtime friends, had landed tickets and watched Bryant score 60 points. Their conversation turned to the basketball scene back home in Mexico City, where several teams in the country’s top league, known as Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional, or LNBP, had been flops in recent years. But Cosío and Trujillo sensed there was untapped potential for the sport to become more popular there.

A few months later, they were part of an ownership group that secured the rights to a new franchise in the LNBP. They called

it Capitanes Ciudad de México and made a splash, with the team advancing to the finals in each of its first two seasons while averaging about 3,000 fans at home games. Behind the scenes, the team was engaging in conversations with the NBA, which had long viewed Mexico as a market that could one day be ripe for international expansion.

Raúl Zarraga, the managing director for NBA Mexico, said the league was encouraged by the Capitanes’ early success and appreciated that the team’s owners were ambitious.

“It was a natural bond,” Zarraga said, adding, “We prefer to have a team that is

dreaming big, that is pushing us to be better and to go as big as we can.”

After months of negotiations, the NBA announced in December 2019 that the Capitanes would join the G League for five seasons, starting with the 2020-21 season.

The excitement that greeted NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s announcement was quickly offset by the coronavirus pandemic, which scuttled the Capitanes’ scheduled launch last season. Díaz wound up working from home in Spain, where he filled his days with hours of G League film. As the months passed, he worried that the NBA would back out of its pledge to include the Capitanes in the G League because of pandemic-related restrictions.

“You are waiting for this opportunity, and now you’re not so sure,” he said. “Because maybe the NBA changes its opinion and says, ‘Now is not the moment for you.’”

‘I’ve been at the bottom’ After opening this season with two victories in their first four games, the Capitanes had more than justified their inclusion in the G League as they boarded an early-morning charter bus in Fort Worth. The players exchanged fist bumps before settling in for the 190-mile trip to Austin, their legs draped across the seats in various positions of repose.

“I’m feeling old,” Alfonzo McKinnie, the team’s best player, said as the bus trundled past sprawling farms and truck stops on Interstate 35. “Somebody was asking me the other day, ‘Who’s the oldest guy on the team?’ I had to think about it for a second, and I was like, ‘Damn, I think it’s me!’ ”

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From page 27 A 29-year-old forward from Chicago, McKinnie likes to remind himself of his global basketball odyssey by watching clips of himself on YouTube. Clips from his college days at Wisconsin-Green Bay. Clips from his first foray into professional basketball in Luxembourg, where he made about $1,500 a month. Clips from the 3-on-3 world championships in China. And clips, of course, from the 2019 NBA Finals, when he was a rotation player with the Golden State Warriors.

After spending last season collecting dust on the bench for the Lakers, McKinnie said, his belongings were in storage in Los Angeles. He had no reservations about returning to the G League.

“I’ve been at the bottom,” said McKinnie, who, for the record, is not the oldest but the second-oldest player on the Capitanes. “So for me, every opportunity is a good opportunity. You can’t take any of them for granted.”

Given his travels, it is probably no surprise that McKinnie has history with Mexico.

For three months in 2016, before he broke into the NBA, he played for Rayos de Hermosillo of the LNBP. “People would come with their shirts off, beating their chests,” he said. “Thwe arenas were crazy.”

With the Capitanes, McKinnie has reconnected with a figure from his past: Jaimes, who played for an opposing team in the LNBP. After that chance encounter, Jaimes spent subsequent seasons charting McKinnie’s progress, which helped breathe life into Jaimes’ own dream of reaching the NBA, he said. Now, he feels closer than ever.

“If I work hard,” he said, “why not?”

Outside Austin, the players left their bags at a hotel before they made their way to practice and found the facility populated by several hundred pint-size martial artists. At the check-

Ramón Díaz, the head coach of the Capitanes, has led the team since it was started with a professional league in Mexico. in table, one of the event’s organizers playfully asked the 6-foot-7 McKinnie if he was there to compete.

“You’ve got those long legs!” she said.

McKinnie, just months removed from sharing a locker room with LeBron James, laughed and pretended to weigh the question, and then joined his new teammates as they warmed up.

“Vamos!” Díaz shouted.

‘Need to make sacrifices’ In February, when the team’s season was still in doubt because of the still-raging pandemic, Serratos left his job as a brand operations manager for La Liga, the Spanish soccer league, to join the Capitanes as their president.

Serratos, who is from Mexico, said he was drawn to the opportunity to build something special in his home country.

Like Díaz, Serratos spent months working remotely from Spain, aligning his schedule with that of his colleagues in Mexico City by cranking through video conference calls from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

“It was actually very nice,” he said.

“I had the mornings free. Don’t ask my wife

about it, though.”

In May, the Capitanes poached Nick Lagios from the Lakers organization to make him their general manager, and by September, a compromise of sorts had been reached: The Capitanes would hit the road for 14 games as part of the G League’s Showcase Cup, and then play a pair of exhibitions in January against the G League Ignite, the team for top NBA prospects.

Lagios and Díaz sought a mix of players as they assembled their roster: players with Latin American roots, players who relished defending, players with experience who could mentor younger teammates. The team wooed players with the possibility of being noticed

by NBA scouts along with the somewhat less alluring offer of a prorated G League salary, which is typically $37,000 for a full 50-game season. And, the players could be a part of something new.

“It’s a team that cares about winning,” said Justin Reyes, a former Division II AllAmerican at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, New York. “So we all knew we would need to make sacrifices to make it work in such a short amount of time.”

Serratos recalled the start of training camp last month and a moment of collective joy: The Capitanes, after so many delays and so much uncertainty, had finally come together. But his serenity was jarred loose, he said, when Tyler Davis, a 6-10 power forward, went up for a dunk in the first minutes of the team’s first practice and shattered the backboard. Díaz rushed over to check on him.

“Tyler, you are a monster!” Díaz told him.

While Serratos began calculating how much it would cost to replace the backboard, there was another, more immediate concern: His collection of nomads was suddenly down a hoop. No more dunking.

‘Win every game’ On the morning of their game against the Austin Spurs, the Capitanes were back on the bus — this time, bound for a light shootaround at the arena and another opportunity to form chemistry. The team had been bolstered by a couple of late additions, including Moisés Andriassi, a 21-year-old point guard and one of Mexico’s top young players.

“I’m a visa expert at this point,” said Lagios, the general manager, alluding to the challenges of piecing together an international roster in a pandemic.

Serratos, who watched the players run through their offense from a courtside folding chair, was excited about finally having a full roster, no small luxury for a team gritting through life on the road. He noted how his wife, Cecilia Rousset, was the only member of the Capitanes’ traveling party who had been able to enjoy some of Austin’s splendors.

“She’s at a yoga class,” he said.

The game itself was a wild ride. Scattered among the home crowd were fans who wore Capitanes gear and waved Mexican flags. They watched their team build a big lead before letting it slip away in a narrow loss to the Spurs.

Throughout the season, Díaz has tried to maintain perspective.

“I want to win every game, for sure,” he said. “But the first objective is we need to be competitive. And we are competitive.”

The loss did little to dull the enthusiasm of fans like Víctor Hugo Pérez Torres, a software manager, who was in attendance with his sister, Lucero Pérez Torres, and her friend, Liliana Ramírez Ferrusquia, who both work in banking. All three are from Mexico City and wanted to support their favorite team in person.

“Next year, we’ll be at every game,” Pérez Torres said.

Outside the arena, the Capitanes bus was idling. The road beckoned once more.

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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

Wordsearch

GAMES

HOROSCOPE Aries

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(Mar 21-April 20)

You’ve decided to let yourself go. You’re tired of being a perfectly controlled person. You don’t want to restrain your urges anymore! Something in the air is different. You can express your needs freely. Talk to your partner about your desires. Your relationship can only benefit from your current frame of mind.

Taurus

(April 21-May 21)

The present planetary aspects could change your approach to life. Almost compulsively, you’ll need to deepen your relationships with the people you’ve recently met. You’ll probably be attracted to one of them, but be careful, as this person might not feel the same way about you.

Look on the bright side. Why would you want to waste your energy on someone who doesn’t care about you?

Gemini

(May 22-June 21)

Cancer

(June 22-July 23)

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There might be one aspect of your nature that you ignore. You always need to be the one in charge in a relationship. It would be wise to change this.

The planetary configuration can help you do that now. People will be much more receptive to your natural charms if you can change your controlling attitude!

Libra

(Sep 24-Oct 23)

Your behavior is about to improve your love life. You’re no longer hung up about your body.

You’re no longer distracted by it during passionate moments. You’ll focus on and enjoy the here and now, and you won’t be lost in your thoughts like usual. You’re a new person about to experience the pleasures of life.

Scorpio

(Oct 24-Nov 22)

You’ll have a lot of stamina in the weeks to come.

Your energy will increase, thanks to the prevailing planetary transits. You thrive on your romantic desires and your creativity. You should try to stay in control of situations. Don’t let your or anyone else’s emotions take over your life.

Sagittarius

(Nov 23-Dec 21)

Capricorn

(Dec 22-Jan 20)

You’re a sensual person. You have a strong emotional force. Today that energy will increase and express itself vigorously. The people you encounter will be astonished by your power. You could easily seduce the entire world. Try to keep this energy under control. You could be thrown off balance and into a situation you might regret.

Don’t let your emotions get the better of you today.

If you can harness them, you’ll have the vital force of ten people. You can be invincible. You can do whatever you feel like doing and no one can stop you. If you share this energy with others, they might end up feeling like you do - the best in your whole life.

You love to meet new people and talk to them, but you rarely get personally involved. You keep a certain distance between you and the person you’re talking to. Today you’ll wonder if you’re missing out on interesting experiences by controlling your emotions so tightly, or if your defenses are high for a good reason.

Leo

Aquarius

(July 24-Aug 23)

Finally, today, you’ll know what it feels like to be in charge of things. You’ll even feel that you were born to do it. In any case, you’ll beautifully coordinate the day. You’re the maestro conducting a full orchestra. You’ll tell those around you what to do all day long. Isn’t it fun to feel such personal power?

Virgo

(Aug 24-Sep 23)

Unlike other occasions, today you’ll display your true feelings. Even when you hide them they’re still there, deep inside you. You may think that showing your feelings is a sign of weakness, but today you’ll show the world that your heart isn’t made of stone, and you’ll let yourself go.

(Jan 21-Feb 19)

You’ll probably feel a little lost today. You’ll have to come to a decision in the near future, and your life will be greatly affected by it. Should you listen to your desires? Should they be in charge of your life?

Or should you try to rein in your feelings and take the more practical route? It’s something to think about.

Pisces

(Feb 20-Mar 20)

Today you’ll change your approach to relationships.

In the past, they were based on feelings, but now you’ll decide that they should be more rational.

You might feel that this sudden change of attitude could detract from your happiness, but it could also lead to stronger, more stable relationships.

Answers to the Sudoku and Crossword on page 29

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CARTOONS

Speed Bump

Frank & Ernest

BC

Scary Gary

Wizard of Id

For Better or for Worse

Herman

Ziggy

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