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UMA Energy, the private operator of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s (PREPA) transmission and distribution (T&D) system, has reached an agreement with the ELECTRICOOP cooperative that LUMA described as unprecedented in an announcement Monday.

LUMA Energy said that as part of its commitment to transform Puerto Rico’s electrical T&D system, the agreement will ensure that more than 100 ELECTRICOOP employees work with LUMA employees to stabilize and restore the island power grid.

For the past few weeks, PREPA customers have endured repeated outages, which have been attributed to various causes including relays as well as drops in power generation. PREPA last week declared a state of emergency to hasten repairs at power plants.

“The working partnership that is formalized today between LUMA and ELECTRICOOP will contribute to the work already underway by LUMA in the stabilization and restoration of the energy transmission and distribution system, faithful to our mission of providing a resilient, reliable and affordable system as Puerto Rico deserves,” LUMA Energy External Affairs Adviser José

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Pérez Vélez said. “This alliance will be part of the hard work that LUMA, together with thousands of Puerto Ricans, carries out on a daily basis to offer efficient and safe service to all of our clients.”

Fundador Rosario, president of ELECTRICOOP, noted that it was very important to say that the co-op had previously approached PREPA to take into consideration the work the co-op did “because we were in the best position to be an important part of the restoration of our electrical system after Hurricane Maria, which was when against all odds we created ELECTRICOOP.” “But, although they saw it as a good and feasible idea, they did not give us the opportunity and we did not have the political influence to achieve it,” he said.

“When we made the presentation to LUMA, attorney Pérez Vélez let us know that it was the best presentation they had ever seen and that they would take the hiring of ELECTRICOOP very seriously and that’s how it was.”

Rosario added that “this is a great victory for the cooperative movement of Puerto Rico and for all of us who live on the island, because we are going to be part of achieving a reliable electricity transmission system because we live in this land that we love so much.”

ELECTRICOOP is part of the League of Cooperatives of Puerto Rico.

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Proposed ‘virtual power plant’ would augment grid resiliency

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opular Democratic Party Reps. Héctor Ferrer Santiago and Luis Raúl Torres Cruz have introduced a resolution in the island House of Representatives that would investigate ways to establish a virtual power plant (VPP).

A VPP is a cloud-based distributed power plant that aggregates the capacities of heterogeneous distributed energy resources to enhance power generation, as well as trade or sell power on the electricity market.

The lawmakers said a VPP takes advantage of photovoltaic generation storage systems interconnected to the electricity grid to meet demand in energy peaks, as well as provide resiliency in the event that there is a failure in a generating unit.

“Recently the entire country has suffered events of energy interruption,” Ferrer Santiago said. “Given the inability of the generation system to satisfy the energy demand of the network, we had four generation units go offline, and the so-called load relays or selective blackouts were implemented. This is why we consider it worthwhile to carry out an exhaustive investigation on everything concerning the implementation of a virtual generation plant …”

The implementation of VPPs would integrate photo-

Rep. Héctor Ferrer Santiago

voltaic generation systems and their battery fleets into the distribution network, so that their charge can be used during peak energy demand events and as emergency generation before the dropout of any generation unit of the electrical system.

In this way, more than 30,000 battery systems connected to photovoltaic panels can be used for the stability of the system, the legislators said. It is estimated that by taking advantage of such a virtual generation plant model, it would be possible to have at any given time a generation capacity similar to that of a 100-megawatt emergency generation plant.

“The virtual generation plant would not only represent a new concept of energy management for Puerto Rico, but could also reduce the impact on the environment, reduce interruptions due to demand peaks in the network and offer greater flexibility to clients,” Torres Cruz said.

The resolution comes after the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) declared a state of emergency to hasten the use of up to $180 million in funds to help repair power plants. The declaration came amid weeks of repeated power outages, which forced the exit of former PREPA Board Chairman Ralph Kreill and of former Executive Director Efran Paredes.

DNER: Pumping stations ready for this week’s rains

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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atural and Environmental Resources (DNER) Secretary Rafael Machargo Maldonado said Monday that the pumping stations managed by the environmental agency around the island are operating normally and are prepared for the rain events forecast for this week by the National Weather Service.

“The water pumping system that controls flooding from Playita, Shanghai, Machuchal, to Ocean Park, across to the Luis Lloréns Torres residence, has been the object of my attention since my arrival at the DNER,” Machargo Maldonado said in a written statement. “This pump house now has the capacity to dispose of 776,000 gallons per minute, exceeding the original capacity by 152,000 gallons. Residents of these communities can rest assured that they will not suffer the mishaps of the past. Even if the electricity goes out, we have enough support from electricity generators.”

The pump house on Avenida Baldorioty de Castro, which for a number of reasons

had been the one that faced the greatest problems until now, already has sufficient and excess capacity to dispose of the water, the official said.

Meanwhile, Machargo Maldonado urged citizens not to throw garbage or debris into the streets that could clog up the sewer drains. That garbage, he added, does not allow the water to go down the pipes and be finally pumped out. The excess water accumulated in the streets can cause flooding.

“As usual, our social platforms will continue to offer information,” he said.

The DNER operates 14 flood control facilities that serve more than 650,000 residents of low-lying and flood-prone areas on the island. They are located in the municipalities of Arecibo (1), Cataño (3), Guaynabo (2), Juana Díaz (1), Salinas (4) and San Juan (3).

The systems were built for flood control, so they are located in or near highly saturated or flood-prone areas. They have a pumping system that discharges runoff water into the lagoons or directly into the sea through channels or pipes. In addition, the pumping system prevents or controls the

entry of seawater into pipes, which is vital to avoid flooding. In this way, the lives and property of the citizens of the sector they serve are protected.

Meanwhile, the Puerto Rico Aqueduct

and Sewer Authority (PRASA) reported through social media that electricity at its pumping station in St. Just was out, leaving customers in Montecarlos, Berwind Estates and neighboring areas without water service.

Natural and Environmental Resources Secretary Rafael Machargo Maldonado

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Chancellor: ‘Dramatic’ decline in UPR enrollment requires robust response

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niversity of Puerto Rico Río Piedras Campus (UPRRP) Chancellor Luis Ferrao Delgado recently alerted a committee in the island House of Representatives about a significant decline in student enrollment.

Ferrao Delgado told the House Education Committee that the student body of the public university system is 60% smaller today than it was 40 years ago.

“The number of students at UPRRP is declining dramatically, coinciding with an equally dramatic decline at the school system level,” Ferrao Delgado said. “The public education system had 700,000 students in the entire system by 1980, and today the system barely reaches 260,000 students. We are talking about the fact that about 60% of the school student population has left.”

That is, the fewer students there are at the school level, the fewer students reach the university level, which has resulted in the UPRRP having 13,000 students, when

The chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras Campus has alerted a legislative committee in the island House of Representatives about a significant decline in student enrollment in the public university system. at its peak it had 22,000, the chancellor added.

“If this trend continues, in less than six years we will have fewer than 10,000 students,” he said.

Faced with this situation, the UPR’s flagship campus has had to reinvent itself

to attract new students, adults with jobs and less time for studies than the typical high school graduate.

“Academic programs have had to refocus on the adult population, which is another type of student with different characteristics,” Ferrao Delgado said. “They do not have the time of the 18-year-old student, they prefer online classes, night classes, and other types of specialty. I would say that this is the biggest problem we face.”

Given the situation, Ferrao Delgado recommended to the Legislative Assembly that they take measures to address the drop in student enrollment.

“This problem is going to require the whole of society, and the three branches of government, in order to address it,” he said.

“It is a problem that will continue to affect us in the long term if action is not taken.”

With 11 campuses, the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) is the oldest higher education institution and largest public university system on the island. It offers 694 degree programs, and houses 79 research centers.

Despite being a key channel for social mobility on the island, UPR has faced a 40% budget cut since 2017. At the same time, tuition per credit hour has more than doubled since fiscal year 2018, from $57 per credit hour to $124 per credit hour in 2020, and it will increase to $157 by 2023. This means that the students and their families must now find the money to pay for steeply increased university tuition at the same time they are facing an economic crisis brought on by the pandemic. Students and professors say that the severe budget cuts, tuition increases and subsequent enrollment decline threaten the survival of the university and hinder the economic growth of the island.

The Financial Oversight and Management Board has demanded that the university system slash costs by hundreds of millions of dollars. The 2019-2024 oversight board-certified fiscal plan for UPR establishes a series of large reductions in the $879 million of government appropriations historically provided to the university.

UPR student reps demand House reject Bill 1003

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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tudent representatives to the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) Governing Board demanded on Monday that the island House of Representatives desist from Bill (HB) 1003, the Law to End the Bankruptcy of Puerto Rico, and urged the board to ask the Financial Oversight and Management Board to assign UPR a budget of no less than $800 million.

The enabling measure was approved in the island Senate last week and is now back in the House of Representatives for consideration. Among the amendments incorporated by the Senate are two that impact the UPR, whereby it is assigned a fixed budget of $500 million for five years and an endowment scholarships fund under Senate Bill 499.

“Currently the UPR has had $426 million or 51% of its budget cut in 2017. Our budget is around $500 million and with it the institution already operates with a budget deficit due to the cuts imposed by the fiscal control board,” said graduate student representative Jorge Rivera. “Clearly, HB 1003 violates the institution and destines it to have a deficit operating budget, which jeopardizes its sustainability.”

“The Legislative Assembly must reaffirm its support for the UPR and confront the [oversight board] and demand

that it assign a budget of no less than $800 million or respect the formula of 9.6%,” Rivera said. “We cannot ignore that it has been this space for the training of professionals in many areas that has received the biggest cut from the entire government since the austerity measures began under PROMESA [the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act]. At the same time, we call on the fiscal control board to commit to public higher education in the country as it is a vital tool for the economic development that they promote so much.”

The student leaders likewise called on U.S. Rep. Raúl Griljalva (D-Ariz.) and the Natural Resources Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives to take up the amendments to PROMESA so that essential services are declared, including the UPR, in that way protecting the institution with a budget that can be sustained in the future. The request was made in advance of the possible approval of the Debt Adjustment Plan being considered before the U.S. bankruptcy court.

“We know that any decision at this time that allows the issuance of bonds will harm the country, the university and future generations if they do not make sure that the priorities of the government should always be the people before the debt,” Rivera said.

Undergraduate representative Eliud Rivas added that “[t]oday the country needs leaders who have the political

will to protect us and ensure a good quality of life for this and future generations.”

“Any decision made in a hurry and without the appropriate analysis will have dire consequences in the near future,” he said. “We invite and request legislators to defend the best interests of the country and, in turn, university administrators to defend our great home, the University of Puerto Rico.”

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Resident commissioner participates in her 2nd NATO Parliamentary Assembly

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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esident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón participated in the 67th Annual Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which brings together representatives of 30 allied countries.

González Colón was member of the United States delegation to the NATO Parliament in Lisbon, where she was part of one of the five committees that met for three days to discuss the reports and resolutions to be approved by the General Assembly and that will serve as the basis for the reformulation of a new NATO defense and deterrence policy.

“It is a privilege to be part of the decisionmaking that will strengthen transatlantic relations with our allies, while fighting the destabilizing influence of Russia and China around the world,” said González Colón, who was the first resident commissioner of Puerto Rico to participate in the assembly in May 2018 when it was held in Poland.

González Colón endorsed a report presented by Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.), who

Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón, far right, was a member of the United States delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Lisbon, which brought together representatives of 30 allied countries.

(Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner) warned that “the Allies should definitely closely monitor the Beijing-Moscow collaboration

and share information and analysis, possibly by creating a designated unit” in NATO. The report also supports Georgia and Ukraine joining NATO, condemns Russia for the forced annexation of Crimea, examines Russia’s activities in the Middle East, and makes recommendations to counter military and cyber threats, among others.

“In Congress we are vigilant with the scope of the Russian government and its international aggressions by military means, through cyber attacks on critical infrastructure as well as the continuous investment of China in its military defense apparatus and its impact on democratic policies around the world,” said González Colón, who co-chairs the Friends of Spain Caucus.

The resident commissioner was part of the eight-member bipartisan delegation of Congress led by the speaker of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.). Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi also participated in the General Assembly.

During the session, in which NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also participated, and where 210 parliamentarians were present,

the foundations were laid for the preparation of the NATO Strategic Concept, which the allied leaders will agree on at the 2022 NATO Summit.

In NATO Parliamentary Assembly committees, lawmakers debated 15 in-depth reports and analyzed seven resolutions, containing policy recommendations for the Alliance.

During the plenary session held Monday, they were voted on.

Some topics they touched on were defending democratic values, the multifaceted challenge of Russia, developing a common approach to China, security in the Indo-Pacific, lessons from Afghanistan, preserving NATO’s technological advantage, Iran’s nuclear program, developments in the Middle East and North Africa, challenges in Belarus, space security, climate change and media misinformation.

The 2021 Annual Session is the first face-toface session in two years, due to the pandemic.

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly was founded in 1955, six years after the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty. It provides the vital link between NATO and national parliaments by bringing together members of the national legislatures of member countries.

Ex-officeholders, academics to lead virtual conferences on legislative process

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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ormer Popular Democratic Party Rep. LuisVega Ramos; the former secretary of state, professor Kenneth McClintock; former Gov. Alejandro García Padilla; the dean of the Inter-American University School of Law, Dr. Julio Fontanet; and former Puerto Rican Independence Party Rep.Víctor García San Inocencio will be the panelists in virtual conferences that the Office of Citizen Participation and the Office of Legislative Services will offer to the public so that people can better understand the legislative process.

The conferences, which will be offered through the Zoom platform in the format of a “webinar,” will begin Thursday and will run until November. They will address issues such as the operation of legislative sessions, the three branches of government, the Bill of Rights of the Puerto Rico Constitution and citizen lobbying.

“We want to make the development of these issues accessible to the public through the voices of experts in each area so that they can better understand the functioning of the Legislative Assembly and integrate into the processes in an effective way,” said Senate President José Luis Dalmau Santiago.

The first conference will be led by Vega Ramos, who will

explain how laws are passed in Puerto Rico and how the two legislative bodies interact in the process. He will address issues that can advance or slow down the discussion of bills and resolutions in the Legislative Assembly. The conference will be held at 2 p.m. Citizens can register at the following link: https:// us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RxOD0sN5RWCkJUrQsWv29g “This is the first round of a series of conferences that we will continue to offer to the public and that we trust will strengthen citizen participation in legislative processes and in the defense of democratic values that characterize the Puerto Rican government and society,” Dalmau Santiago added.

The next lecture, entitled “Legislative Sessions: What Are They, How Are They Happening, and How Are They Organized?” will be delivered by McClintock on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. The 13th president of the Senate will explain how legislative sessions work and how they are organized.

He will also speak about the internal and political dynamics that characterize them. To register, citizens can access the link: https: //us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Hok4HBLZTZOSpQ2JOwDG7g García Padilla, meanwhile, will discuss how the three branches of government are related and converge in the Legislative Assembly. The conference will be offered on Thursday,

Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. To participate visit https://us02web.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_k0YX7EQMTdeuTBPjUMWoiQ “The Bill of Rights of the Puerto Rico Constitution” and “Citizen Lobbying: What Is It and How Can We Be Effective,” are the other two discussion topics, which will be led by Fontanet and García San Inocencio, respectively. The conferences will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at 2 p.m. https://us02web. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RmWICl1fTx2-ktVZPhObzg and Thursday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_fffs6k1MRVK78q4hqeb4GQ

On Oct. 28, former Gov. Alejandro García Padilla will lead a discussion on how the three branches of government are related and converge in the Legislative Assembly.

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‘It’s not sustainable’: What America’s port crisis looks like up close

By PETER S. GOODMAN and ERIN SCHAFF

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ike toy blocks hurled from the heavens, nearly 80,000 shipping containers are stacked in various configurations at the Port of Savannah — 50% more than usual.

The steel boxes are waiting for ships to carry them to their final destination or for trucks to haul them to warehouses that are themselves stuffed to the rafters. Some 700 containers have been left at the port, on the banks of the Savannah River, by their owners for a month or more.

“They’re not coming to get their freight,” complained Griff Lynch, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority.

“We’ve never had the yard as full as this.”

As he speaks, another vessel glides silently toward an open berth — the 1,207-foot-long Yang Ming Witness, its decks jammed with containers full of clothing, shoes, electronics and other stuff made in factories in Asia. Towering cranes soon pluck the thousands of boxes off the ship — more cargo that must be stashed somewhere.

“Certainly,” Lynch said, “the stress level has never been higher.”

It has come to this in the Great Supply Chain Disruption: They are running out of places to put things at one of the largest ports in the United States. As major ports contend with a staggering pileup of cargo, what once seemed like a temporary phenomenon — a traffic jam that would eventually dissipate — is increasingly viewed as a new reality that could require a substantial refashioning of the world’s shipping infrastructure.

As the Savannah port works through the backlog, Lynch has reluctantly forced ships to wait at sea for more than nine days. On a recent afternoon, more than 20 ships were stuck in the queue, anchored up to 17 miles off the coast in the Atlantic.

Such lines have become common around the globe, from the more than 50 ships marooned last week in the Pacific near Los Angeles to smaller numbers bobbing off terminals in the New York area to hundreds waylaid off ports in China.

The turmoil in the shipping industry and the broader crisis in supply chains is showing no signs of relenting. It stands as a gnawing source of worry throughout the global economy, challenging once-hopeful assumptions of a vigorous return to growth as vaccines limit the spread of the pandemic.

The disruption helps explain why Germany’s industrial fortunes are sagging, why inflation has become a cause for concern among central bankers, and why American manufacturers are now waiting a record 92 days on average to assemble the parts and raw materials they need to make their goods, according to the Institute of Supply Management.

On the surface, the upheaval appears to be a series of intertwined product shortages. Because shipping containers are in short supply in China, factories that depend on Chinesemade parts and chemicals in the rest of the world have had to limit production.

But the situation at the port of Savannah attests to a more complicated and insidious series of overlapping problems.

It is not merely that goods are scarce. It is that products are stuck in the wrong places and separated from where they are

A lift operator at the Port of Savannah, which is running out of places to put a pileup of nearly 80,000 shipping containers, in Savannah, Ga., Sept. 30, 2021. As major ports contend with a staggering pileup of cargo, what once seemed like a temporary phenomenon — a traffic jam that would eventually dissipate — is increasingly viewed as a new reality that could require a substantial refashioning of the world’s shipping infrastructure. supposed to be by stubborn and constantly shifting barriers.

The shortage of finished goods at retailers represents the flip side of the containers stacked on ships marooned at sea and massed on the riverbanks. The pileup in warehouses is itself a reflection of shortages of truck drivers needed to carry goods to their next destinations.

For Lynch, frustrations are enhanced by a sense of powerlessness in the face of circumstances beyond his control.

Whatever he does to manage his docks alongside the murky Savannah River, he cannot tame the bedlam playing out on the highways, at the warehouses, at ports across the ocean and in factory towns around the world.

“The supply chain is overwhelmed and inundated,” Lynch said. “It’s not sustainable at this point. Everything is out of whack.”

Last month, his yard held 4,500 containers that had been stuck on the docks for at least three weeks. “That’s bordering on ridiculous,” he said.

That these tensions are playing out even in Savannah attests to the magnitude of the disarray. The third-largest container port in the U.S. after Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey, Savannah boasts nine berths for container ships and abundant land for expansion.

To relieve the congestion, Lynch is overseeing a $600 million expansion. He is swapping out one berth for a bigger one to accommodate the largest container ships. He is extending the storage yard across another 80 acres, adding room for 6,000 more containers. He is enlarging his rail yard to 18 tracks from five to allow more trains to pull in, building out an alternative to trucking.

But even as Lynch sees development as imperative, he knows that expanded facilities alone will not solve his problems.

Early this year, as shipping prices spiked and containers

became scarce, the trouble was widely viewed as the momentary result of pandemic lockdowns. With schools and offices shut, Americans were stocking up on home office gear and equipment for basement gyms, drawing heavily on factories in Asia. Once life reopened, global shipping was supposed to return to normal.

But half a year later, the congestion is worse, with nearly 13% of the world’s cargo shipping capacity tied up by delays, according to data compiled by Sea-Intelligence, an industry research firm in Denmark.

Many businesses now assume that the pandemic has fundamentally altered commercial life in permanent ways.

Those who might never have shopped for groceries or clothing online — especially older people — have gotten a taste of the convenience, forced to adjust to a lethal virus. Many are likely to retain the habit, maintaining pressure on the supply chain.

“Before the pandemic, could we have imagined mom and dad pointing and clicking to buy a piece of furniture?” said Ruel Joyner, owner of 24E Design Co., a boutique furniture outlet that occupies a brick storefront in Savannah’s graceful historic district. His online sales have tripled over the past year.

On top of those changes in behavior, the supply chain disruption has imposed new frictions.

Joyner, 46, designs his furniture in Savannah while relying on factories from China and India to manufacture many of his wares. The upheaval on the seas has slowed deliveries, limiting his sales.

He pointed to a brown leather recliner made for him in Dallas. The factory is struggling to secure the reclining mechanism from its supplier in China.

“Where we were getting stuff in 30 days, they are now telling us six months,” Joyner said. Customers are calling to complain.

His experience also underscores how the shortages and delays have become a source of concern about fair competition.

Giant retailers like Target and Home Depot have responded by stockpiling goods in warehouses and, in some cases, chartering their own ships. These options are not available to the average small business.

Bottlenecks have a way of causing more bottlenecks. As many companies have ordered extra and earlier, especially as they prepare for the all-consuming holiday season, warehouses have become jammed. So containers have piled up at the Port of Savannah.

Lynch’s team — normally focused on its own facilities — has devoted time to scouring unused warehouse spaces inland, seeking to provide customers with alternative channels for their cargo.

On a muggy afternoon in late September, Christmas suddenly felt close at hand. The containers stacked on the riverbanks were surely full of holiday decorations, baking sheets, gifts and other material for the greatest wave of consumption on earth.

Will they get to stores in time?

“That’s the question everyone is asking,” Lynch said. “I think that’s a very tough question.”

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Merck applies for emergency approval for pill to treat COVID

If Merck’s drug application is approved, it will become the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19.

By REBECCA ROBBINS

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erck said on Monday that it had submitted an application to the Food and Drug Administration to authorize what would be the first antiviral pill to treat COVID. An approval for the drug, molnupiravir, would be a milestone in the fight against the coronavirus, experts said,

because a convenient, relatively inexpensive treatment could reach many more high-risk people sick with COVID than the cumbersome antibody treatments currently being used.

The Biden administration is preparing for an authorization that could come within weeks. If approved, the pill is likely to be allocated to states, as was the case with the vaccines. States could then dis-

tribute the pills how they wish, such as through pharmacies or doctors’ practices, senior administration officials said.

If the pill wins authorization, tens of millions of Americans will most likely be eligible to take it if they get sick with COVID — many more than the supply could cover, at least initially. The federal government has placed an advance order for enough pills for 1.7 million Americans, at a price of about $700 per patient.

That is about one-third the price that the government is paying for the monoclonal antibody treatments, which are generally given via intravenous infusion.

Merck, which is developing the pill with Ridgeback Biotherapeutics of Miami, expects to be able to produce enough pills for 10 million people by the end of this year. Governments have raced to lock up supplies since the strong clinical trial results were released this month; Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea have all announced agreements.

An antiviral pill being developed by Pfizer and one from Atea PharmaceuticalsRoche will report study results in the next months and, if effective, could expand supply.

Merck’s pill is meant to be taken at home as four capsules twice a day for five days, for a total of 40 pills. It halved hos-

pitalizations and deaths in a clinical trial that enrolled unvaccinated adults who had begun showing COVID symptoms within the previous five days and were at high risk for bad outcomes from the disease.

Merck said it was seeking authorization for its pill to be given only to high-risk adults, which in the clinical trial was most commonly people over 60 or younger people with obesity, diabetes or heart disease.

It was not clear whether the treatment would be available to vaccinated people, who were not eligible for the clinical trial. A company spokeswoman said it would be up to the FDA to decide.

Originally tested for influenza, the drug works by stopping the coronavirus from replicating by inserting errors into its genetic code.

That mechanism is likely to make one high-risk group, people who are pregnant, ineligible to receive the pills if they are authorized, because of fears that the drug might cause mutations that could result in birth defects. In the clinical trial, volunteers had to agree to abstain from unprotected sexual intercourse for four days after they finished taking the pills, and some women of childbearing age had to have a negative pregnancy test to enroll in the study.

No charges for passenger who prompted La Guardia emergency landing

By EDUARDO MEDINA

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passenger whose erratic behavior prompted pilots to make an emergency landing at La Guardia Airport on Saturday afternoon was not charged after authorities determined that he “did not make a verbal threat” and was not carrying a suspicious item, a spokesperson for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said.

The man, who was not identified by the Port Authority Police Department, was briefly detained and questioned by authorities, including the FBI, and then released, the spokesperson, Thomas Topousis, said Sunday.

“The Port Authority Police Depart-

ment determined there was no criminality,” Topousis said in a statement Sunday.

Shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday, a pilot of the plane, which was a Republic Airways aircraft operating as American Flight 4817, told workers at a control tower at La Guardia Airport that he was “declaring an emergency,” according to a recording posted on LiveATC.net.

“We have a situation where a person, a suspicious person, has an item that looks like an explosive device,” the pilot says, according to the recording.

The pilot then says that he is going to land. “We’re planning to turn off the runway, and then we will plan to evacuate,” he says, according to the recording.

The pilot later says that crew mem-

bers “don’t know what this person has,” adding, “Everyone else is scared on this aircraft.”

After the plane landed, firefighters and police personnel converged on the aircraft, which had traveled from Indianapolis with about 78 passengers aboard.

Passengers exited the plane safely, said a spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration, Steve Kulm.

A Republic Airways spokesperson, Jon Austin, said Saturday that an emergency was declared in response to unspecified passenger behavior near the end of the flight.

A video taken on the ground showed emergency responders surrounding a man who was on his stomach as passengers

stood nearby. In another video, evacuated passengers are told to “step back” to give responders and the man space.

A passenger aboard the flight described a scene of pandemonium after the plane landed. Fawad Khuja, who was seated in the fourth row, said Saturday that the plane had braked soon after it touched down and that passengers behind him started yelling to get off the plane immediately.

He heard people saying that a man had “a suspicious device.”

“People were panicking and getting shoved to the ground,” he said. “The slide opened and I jumped out. People were sliding and rolling down to the floor. It was crazy.”

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US Navy engineer charged in attempt to sell nuclear submarine secrets

By JULIAN E. BARNES, DAVID E. SANGER and BRENDA WINTRODE

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nuclear engineer for the U.S. Navy and his wife have been charged with trying to share some of the United States’ most closely held secrets on submarine technology with another country, according to court documents unsealed Sunday.

The engineer, Jonathan Toebbe, was accused of trying to sell information on the nuclear propulsion system of Virginia-class attack submarines — the technology at the heart of a recent deal that the United States and Britain struck with Australia.

While rivals like Russia and China have long sought details of U.S. submarine propulsion, based on the details in the court documents, some experts thought the unsolicited offer was aimed at a friendly country, not an adversary.

There is no allegation from the FBI or the Justice Department that the foreign country obtained any classified information. But Toebbe had high-level clearances in nuclear engineering, and his service record showed that as a member of the Navy Reserve, he worked for 15 months from the office of the chief of naval operations, the top officer in the Navy.

An FBI affidavit described the Toebbes as employing somewhat sophisticated encryption methods but extremely sloppy practices as they communicated with whom they thought were representatives of a foreign power but turned out to be FBI agents.

They insisted on careful use of cryptocurrency and encrypted their messages, usually on small digital cards, but they were lured into depositing the information at sites where they could be easily observed.

Toebbe has worked for the military as a civilian since 2017.

He was commissioned in the Navy and rose to the rank of lieutenant before moving to the Navy Reserve, which he left in December 2020 — the month the FBI began contacting him.

According to court documents, he has worked on naval nuclear propulsion since 2012, including on technology devised to reduce the noise and vibration of submarines, factors that can give away their location. There is not much more detail in public Navy records. He worked on naval reactors in Arlington, Virginia, from 2012 to 2014. He then was a student at naval reactor school in Pittsburgh before returning to Arlington to work on reactors again.

According to the court documents, the investigation into the Toebbes began in December, when the FBI obtained a package that had been sent to another country with operational manuals, technical details and an offer to establish a covert relationship.

The package was intercepted in the other country’s mail system and sent to an FBI legal attaché. The agency has such attachés in 63 countries.

“Please forward this letter to your military intelligence agency,” a note in the package read. “I believe this information will be of great value to your nation. This is not a hoax.”

The package was received by the foreign country in April 2020, although the FBI did not gain access to it until December.

The reason for the delay was unclear. The documents do not say whether the country that received the package gave it to the FBI or the bureau obtained it through a secret source.

The FBI followed the instructions in the package and began an encrypted conversation, in which the sender offered Navy secrets in return for $100,000 in cryptocurrency.

A Virginia-class attack submarine in Hawaii last month. Nuclear propulsion technology used in U.S. submarines is highly sought after.

Over a series of exchanges, the FBI persuaded the sender to leave information at a dead drop in return for cryptocurrency payments. The FBI then observed Toebbe and his wife, Diana Toebbe, at the location of the drop, in West Virginia.

With Diana Toebbe acting as a lookout, Jonathan Toebbe left an SD card concealed inside half a peanut butter sandwich in a plastic bag, according to the court documents. After the undercover agent retrieved the sandwich, Toebbe was sent $20,000.

Agents then set up another dead drop in Pennsylvania and a third in Virginia, where they said Toebbe deposited an SD card concealed in a package of chewing gum.

While working at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, a little-known government research facility in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, Toebbe would have had access to the documents that he is accused of passing to the undercover FBI officer.

Many of the details of the exchanges were redacted in the court documents, but there was a reference to scaled drawings and maintenance details. The FBI cited a note, which the affidavit suggests was written by one of the Toebbes, saying that the information “reflects decades of U.S. Navy ‘lessons learned’ that will help keep your sailors safe.”

Diesel-powered submarines can stay underwater for only a few weeks at most before they must surface for refueling; their nuclear-powered equivalents can remain submerged for months.

Australia initially agreed in 2016 to buy a fleet of diesel submarines from France. But the project ran behind schedule and over budget, and Australia was lured away by the United States and Britain to join them in replicating their nuclear-powered submarines. It will be years, however, before those are deployed, Biden administration officials say.

The FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service arrested Jonathan and Diana Toebbe on Saturday. They will appear in federal court in Martinsburg, West Virginia, on Tuesday.

The Toebbes live in a middle-class neighborhood in Annapolis, Maryland. Neighbors said about a dozen black SUVs descended on their street shortly after 1:15 p.m. Saturday. Agents poured out and knocked on the door of the Toebbes’ split-level house. Eventually some 30 agents were present.

Several of them spent hours searching the Toebbes’ Mini Cooper, removing its seats and other components. Agents also interrupted a neighbor who was hosting a birthday party across the street to ask about the couple.

Neighbors said the agents remained in the house until about 9 or 10 p.m., apparently taking photographs; flashes could be seen through the windows.

Few neighbors wanted to speak on the record about the family, but several said the Toebbes were standoffish, more likely to ignore waves than to return them.

Jerry LaFleur, who shares a backyard fence with the couple, said he had occasionally waved to Jonathan Toebbe, but the only time they spoke was when LaFleur asked permission to trim the weeds on Toebbe’s side of the fence.

“He seemed like a nice, ordinary guy, nothing that would make me think twice,” LaFleur said.

According to neighbors, the Toebbes have two children, who briefly returned to their home Sunday to collect items. Diana Toebbe is a humanities teacher at the Key School, a private school in the neighborhood known for a progressive philosophy.

The school said Sunday that she had been suspended indefinitely.

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Major climate action at stake in fight over twin bills pending in Congress

By BRAD PLUMER and WINSTON CHOI-SCHAGRIN

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resident Joe Biden has framed this moment as the country’s best chance to save the planet.

“The nation and the world are in peril,” he said weeks ago in the New York City borough of Queens, where 11 people drowned in their basement apartments after floodwaters from Hurricane Ida devastated communities from Louisiana to New York. “And that’s not hyperbole.

That is a fact. They’ve been warning us the extreme weather would get more extreme over the decade, and we’re living in it real time now.”

Biden’s plan to try to fortify the United States against extreme weather — and cut the carbon dioxide emissions that are heating the Earth and fueling disasters — is embedded in two pieces of legislation pending on Capitol Hill.

The future of both bills remains in question, with tension between moderate and progressive Democrats over the size and scope of many details.

Together, they contain what would be the most significant climate action ever taken by the United States. Because Democrats could lose control of Congress after 2022 and Republicans have shown little interest in climate legislation, it could be years before another opportunity arises — a delay that scientists say the planet cannot afford.

The climate provisions are designed to quickly transform energy and transportation, the country’s two largest sources of greenhouse gases, from systems that now mostly burn gas, oil and coal to sectors that run increasingly on clean energy from the sun, wind and nuclear power.

The impact will touch a broad cross section of American life, from the kinds of cars that Americans drive, to the types of crops grown by farmers, to the way homes are heated and buildings are constructed. One measure could shutter virtually all of the nation’s remaining coal plants, forcing sweeping change in communities dependent on mining but also, one study estimated, preventing as many as 50,000 premature deaths from pollution by 2030. And other measures would provide billions to replant in national forests, repair trails for hikers and clear brush to reduce the risk of wildfire.

The United States has contributed more to global warming than any other nation, and the action it takes will be felt well beyond its borders. Falling short would hamstring Biden next month, when he is expected to attend a major United Nations climate summit in Scotland to try to persuade other world leaders to take stronger climate action.

“The whole world is watching,” said Rachel Kyte, dean of the Fletcher School at Tufts University and a climate adviser for the U.N. secretary-general. “If these bills don’t come to pass,” she said, “then the U.S. will be coming to Glasgow with some fine words” but “not much else. It won’t be enough.”

As part of the 2015 Paris climate agreement, nearly 200 nations agreed to try to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius, compared with temperatures before industrialization. That’s the threshold beyond which scientists

Farmworkers remove pear trees that perished in a drought in Talen, Ore., Aug. 30, 2021. Climate provisions in two massive spending bills would spur big changes in energy and transportation and help communities prepare for disasters that are growing more frequent. say the dangers of global warming — such as deadly heat waves, water shortages, crop failures and ecosystem collapse — grow immensely.

But the world is way off track to meet that goal. As countries continue to pump carbon emissions into the atmosphere, the Earth has already warmed about 1.1 degrees Celsius. Nations must cut in half emissions by the end of the decade to avoid the most catastrophic effects of warming and start that change immediately, scientists say.

Biden has pledged to reduce U.S. emissions at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030, but his ambitions are constrained by razor-thin Democratic majorities in the House and Senate and the fate of the twin bills.

The first piece of legislation, a $3.5 trillion budget package proposed by House Democrats, with no Republican backing, has been a focal point of debate because it is filled with social programs including free community college, paid family and medical leave and expanded Medicare.

But it also contains hundreds of billions in tax credits for companies that build wind and solar power or retrofit polluting facilities to capture and bury their carbon dioxide emissions before they enter the atmosphere. And it expands tax incentives for Americans to buy electric vehicles, giving consumers as much as $12,500. It would also penalize oil and gas companies if they leak methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

The most potent climate measure in that legislation is a $150 billion Clean Electricity Performance Program, which would reward utilities that generate an increasing amount of electricity from wind, solar, nuclear or other clean energy sources and penalize those that do not. The policy aims for the United States to get 80% of its electricity from sources that don’t generate carbon dioxide by 2030, up from 40% today.

“If that came to pass, it would easily be the biggest thing Congress has ever done on climate,” said John Larsen, a director at the Rhodium Group, an energy research and consulting firm. In a recent study, Larsen found that the bi-

ggest climate provisions would only get the United States halfway to Biden’s emission pledge. But, he said, “getting halfway there in just one bill would be huge.”

The second big bill in Congress, a $1 trillion infrastructure plan, has bipartisan support. It would provide the largest single infusion of money to prepare communities for extreme weather fueled by climate change that is already underway.

It includes $47 billion over five years in resilience funding to improve the nation’s flood defenses, limit damage from wildfires, develop new sources of drinking water in areas plagued by drought and relocate some communities away from high-risk areas.

The bill comes after a record hot summer in the United States in which cascading disasters affected nearly every corner of the country: Overflowing rivers in Tennessee, a hurricane that dumped record amounts of rainfall and left a swath of destruction from Louisiana to New York; a heat wave that killed hundreds in the Pacific Northwest; and wildfires that blazed across the Sierra Nevada range, pumping so much smoke into the air that it was hazy in Boston.

The infrastructure bill would shift America’s approach to dealing with climate threats that can no longer be avoided.

Instead of frantically reacting after disaster strikes, the country would better prepared to reduce damage.

The infrastructure bill also includes billions to make buildings more energy efficient. About 30% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions comes from energy to heat, cool and power buildings.

“Too often, for so many of us, climate change feels like there’s not a damn thing we can do about it to stop it,” said Donnel Baird, who runs BlocPower, which aims to convert gas and oil heating systems to green electricity, particularly in low-income communities. “But no, we can actually green all of America’s buildings.”

Still, there is no guarantee that even the infrastructure bill will pass. Many House Democrats have said they will not vote for the legislation unless it passes in parallel with the reconciliation bill that aims to address the root causes of global warming.

Environmentalists fear that if Democrats in Congress can’t reach an agreement on the legislation this year, it could be the last chance for major climate action in a long time as the party could lose control of Congress in the midterms next fall. While many Republicans approve of funding for climate resilience, they have shown far less support for federal action to slash emissions.

How hot the world ultimately gets will depend on many factors — including how other big polluting countries like China and India handle their emissions. Even so, scientists say, the chance to constrain global warming to about 1.5 degrees or at least below 2 degrees is growing dim.

“Even if the window for 1.5 degrees slams shut, it’s still going to be worth doing everything we can to limit as much additional warming as possible,” said Michael Oppenheimer, a professor of geosciences at Princeton. “Every fraction of degree of warming leads to additional damages and risks.”

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Surging inflation and volatile bond prices are challenging investors

By J. ALEX TARQUINIO

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nvestors seeking to steer clear of the twin hazards of rising inflation and falling bond prices might feel as if they’re being asked to navigate between the mythological sea creatures Scylla and Charybdis.

On the one hand, global inflation, driven in large part by higher food and energy prices, has spiked to levels unseen in a generation. Anyone who has recently strolled the aisles of a grocery store or filled up their car’s gas tank has felt the pinch. On the other hand, the Federal Reserve has indicated that it might try to put a damper on inflation by tapering its bond purchases and raising the interest rates under its control. Those moves could reduce the value of existing bonds.

Some bond investors say it is already time for the Fed to act. “We’re starting to get to a point where they should have done it already,” said Rob Daly, the director of fixed income at Glenmede Investment Management, a money management company based in Philadelphia.

The U.S. Consumer Price Index, which includes volatile food and energy prices, rose 5.3% over the 12 months that ended in August, the most recent data available. Federal Reserve officials attribute this surge to the rapid reopening of the economy and supply chain issues caused by the global pandemic, a situation that they say should be “transitory.”

Even without preemptive Fed action, spiking inflation could drive yields on new bonds higher, because investors expect at least some real return, above the inflation rate. But because yields and prices move in opposite directions, rising yields would make the prices of existing bonds fall.

Dealing with the twin threats of inflation and vulnerable bond prices is challenging, but it’s worth remembering that even in a bad year, high-quality diversified bond portfolios tend to be far steadier than stocks. Still, the current volatile environment for bonds may be worrisome.

John Maloney, chair and CEO of M&R Capital Management, a New York money management firm, has been safeguarding the value of his investors’ fixed-income portfolios by shifting them into ultrashort bond funds, with average durations of less than a year. Duration is a measure of a bond’s price sensitivity to changes in interest rate, or yield; the shorter the duration, the less a bond’s price will be affected.

One fund favored by Maloney is the JP Morgan Ultra-Short Income Exchange-Traded Fund, which has yielded 0.78% over the past 12 months after a management fee of 0.18%. Another is the PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF, which has yielded 0.48% after a management fee of 0.36%.

Investors willing to stretch the duration of their bond portfolio a bit further might consider the Vanguard Short-term Corporate Bond Index Fund. Both the ETF and mutual fund versions of the fund have yielded around 1.7% over the past 12 months and have an average duration of three years.

For those willing to take the risk of holding high-yield bonds — also known as junk bonds because of their relatively low credit quality — Kathy Jones, chief fixed income strategist at the Schwab Center for Financial Research, suggested shifting

Investors seeking to steer clear of the twin hazards of rising inflation and falling bond prices might feel as if they’re being asked to navigate between the mythological sea creatures Scylla and Charybdis. some of those holdings to bank loan funds. As the name implies, such funds invest in loans made by banks and other financial institutions to corporations. They tend to have a shorter portfolio duration — often measured in just a few months — than highyield bond funds. But in a downturn, they can be risky.

So, for example, during panic selling from Feb. 20 to March 23, 2020, early in the pandemic, the S&P 500 plummeted 34%, and bank loan funds and high-yield bond funds both fell 20% on average, according to Morningstar Direct. By comparison, short-term bond funds lost, on average, less than 5% of their value.

Bank loan funds have fared better as investors hunted for yield over the past year. The T. Rowe Price Floating Rate Fund had a total return of 7.16% for the 12 months ended on Sept. 30 and a trailing 12-month yield of 3.93%, according to Morningstar Direct. The managers of that fund typically put 80% to 90% of the portfolio into bank loans. The fund’s expense ratio is 0.76%.

Although shortening the duration of a bond portfolio might mitigate the shocks of interest rate increases, it doesn’t directly address the problem of persistent inflation.

“I would not be a good bond manager if I did not say that inflation is a concern,” said Adrian Helfert, chief investment officer of multi-asset strategies at Westwood Management, an

investment management company based in Dallas. “It does erode the future value of an investor’s portfolio.”

A well-worn anti-inflationary tool in the bond investor’s kit is Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, better known as TIPS. The principal of these government-issued securities adjusts with inflation.

The PIMCO Real Return Fund, with holdings primarily in inflation-protected securities, had a total return of 5.15% over the 12 months through September, after a management fee of 0.87%. The duration of the portfolio is nearly eight years.

As concerns about inflation grew over the past year, investors bid up the prices of TIPS and by now, many experts say, it is becoming harder to recommend these securities. The market is pricing in 2.5% average annual inflation over the next five years.

If inflation rates come in above that, then owning TIPS will be more profitable than comparable Treasuries. But if inflation is lower than that, investors who own plain vanilla Treasuries will fare better.

There is no simple solution, unfortunately.

“What is underappreciated by markets is that it’s difficult to fight the central banks,” Helfert said. “If the Fed says inflation will be transitory, they can make it transitory by pulling the punch bowl from the party.”

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Invest well by keeping things simple

By PAUL B. BROWN

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y friends are smart and hardworking. And, much to my chagrin, most of them have no interest in personal investing.

Yes, it can be confusing. Ads for new products and services are everywhere, new personal finance apps pop up all the time, and entities ranging from financial planners and traditional investment firms to robots want to offer you advice for a fee.

No wonder most of the people I know feel overwhelmed. They think about investing the way I do about eating leafy green vegetables: Even though they do not like it, it is something they have to do.

Occasionally one of my buddies will ask me for guidance. A friend, who says she really did not understand her financial adviser’s advice, handed me her brokerage statement and asked for suggestions.

She promised to carry them out, as long as I kept things simple and kept her investments diversified.

No pressure.

Simplify. Simplify. Simplify.

I would rate her existing portfolio somewhere around a “C.” The holdings themselves deserved a higher grade, but there was a lot of overlap among her nine stock and three bond funds, and the fees were on the high side — about 0.75% for the stock funds, for example.

I thought she could do better, investing the stock portion of her holdings in low-cost index funds and simplifying her bond holdings. But what to recommend?

I made an initial list of what I thought she should own, but it contained 11 mutual funds from several of the major fund families, including American Funds, BlackRock, Schwab, Vanguard and Fidelity.

What was I thinking? While my recommendations would create a solid portfolio — I had made sure she would have full representation among small, midcap and large stocks as well as domestic and international bonds — simple it was not.

I kept winnowing the list and settled on what seemed a reasonable solution. If she bought one stock index fund with a representative sample of the U.S. stock market, and a bond fund with a solid crosssection of the global bond market, she

would be fine. I decided to recommend only two funds.

One was the Fidelity Total Market Index Fund, which tracks the entire U.S. stock market and charges 0.015% in fees.

You cannot do much better than that.

The other was the Vanguard Global Credit Bond Fund, an actively managed fund that has almost 60% of its holdings in U.S. debt and the rest in international issues. Its expense ratio is 0.35% for the basic fund, and it drops to 0.25% if you invest at least $50,000 in it.

It has only been around for three years, but I liked some things about it.

First, the majority of its non-U.S. holdings are hedged, so my friend would not have to worry about currency risk. Second, according to the Vanguard website, the fund holds only 26% of its portfolio in bonds with maturities of 10 years or longer, reducing some of the risk of rising interest rates, which hurt longer-duration bonds more severely than short-term instruments.

Settling on just two funds and on these two in particular were arbitrary decisions. I could have given her just one — a global balanced fund, for example. That is the term for a mutual fund that invests in both stocks and bonds around in the world.

But if you go that route, you are locked into exactly how the fund manager thinks your money should be invested. I wanted to give my friend more control.

A potential objection to my stock recommendation is that the Fidelity fund holds only U.S. equities. Many experts say a diversified portfolio should include stocks from around the world, but I am not so sure. After all, the largest U.S. companies receive a significant part of their revenues from overseas. About 30% of the sales recorded by members of the S&P 500 come from outside the U.S., for example.

I figured that would cover international diversification. Is that a perfect solution? No. But I was striving for a solid and relatively simple recommendation. Besi-

des, this was an argument that John C. Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, endorsed. If you invest in the S&P 500, he maintained, you are investing in the world.

I could have recommended a global stock mutual fund but did not find one I was completely comfortable with. For example, while I liked the T. Rowe Price Global Stock Fund, it has only 55% in U.S. equities, and that was not enough for me.

I recommended traditional mutual funds, not exchange-traded funds, which trade throughout the day like stocks. Traditional mutual funds price only once each day. I see that as a virtue. Because ETFs trade continuously, it is easy to obsess about their price and easy to trade them. I believe in investing for the long term, and while you can do that with ETFs, the temptation to trade may be too great for some people.

The two-part payoff So, yes, my choices were idiosyncratic, but they were so by design. I wanted my friend to understand what she owns and have an easy way to find out how well she is doing. If the U.S. stock market climbs 1% tomorrow, her stock index fund will as well, minus the index fund’s small fee. And even though it is not an index fund, her bond fund will reflect the markets, too. There is less day-to-day news about bonds, and that is probably a good thing.

My friend took my recommendations. Then the only other factor to consider was how the money should be divided between the two mutual funds. Her adviser had suggested 60% stocks and 40% bonds. She has decided to be a bit more aggressive — 70% stocks, 30% bonds.

In addition to helping my friend, this exercise will benefit me as well. My wife and I own 17 mutual funds between our individual retirement savings and our personal holdings. We will try to simplify them.

I doubt that we will get down to two funds. If simplicity is not the overriding objective, I will probably want to have an international stock fund in addition to a domestic one, for example. But I will definitely try to eliminate the expense and complexity that comes with having overlapping holdings. Simpler will be better for us, too.

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Wall Street rises as Big Tech, financials gain

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.S. stock indexes rose on Monday as growth and financial stocks gained, shrugging off inflation worries in the run up to third-quarter earnings reports from later this week.

Mega-caps Apple Inc, Tesla Inc and Microsoft Corp rose between 0.6% and 1%, with nine of the 11 major S&P 500 sector indexes trading higher.

“Investors see the S&P 500 substantially off its all-time high and there’s no headline to scare them away from buying, so they’re buying like they usually do,” said Mike Zigmont, head of research and trading at Harvest Volatility Management in New York.

“Today’s bullishness is more of a return to the investor habits that were established after the pandemic sell-off.”

The S&P 500 financial sector index rose 0.7%, while banks added 0.6% ahead of earnings reports from JPMorgan Chase & Co on Wednesday and Bank of America Corp, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Inc on Thursday.

Goldman Sachs will report results on Friday.

Analysts expect a 29.6% year-over-year increase in profit for S&P 500 companies in the third quarter, according to IBES data from Refinitiv as of Friday, down from 96.3% growth in the second quarter.

“At the beginning of the year, there was a consensus that inflation was going to be transitory, it’s harder to just keep saying that now as we’re still seeing supply chain log jams that have not eased up,” said Max Gokhman, chief investment officer at AlphaTrAI. “The margins are so stretched now for the companies there’s a realistic concern that companies will either not be able to beat their earnings expectations or will have to guide down for the next quarter.”

Markets were subdued earlier in the day after U.S. oil rose nearly 3% to a seven-year high, feeding into fears of higher inflation.

The surging oil prices, however, pushed up the S&P 500 energy sector by 1.2% to its highest since January 2020, helping the index recover all its pandemic losses.

Graphic: S&P 500 vs Energy, At 11:56 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 171.61 points, or 0.49%, at 34,917.86, the S&P 500 was up 18.57 points, or 0.42%, at 4,409.91 and the Nasdaq Composite was up 72.05 points, or 0.49%, at 14,651.59.

Wall Street’s main indexes ended the previous week higher, with investors still expecting the Federal Reserve to begin tapering asset purchases later this year.

After data last week showed weaker jobs growth than expected in September, focus would be on inflation and retail sales numbers this week, as well as minutes of the Fed’s last meeting that could confirm that a November tapering was discussed.

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After killings, UK asks: Should misogyny be a hate crime?

Demonstrators gather near the Houses of Parliament in London to commemorate the life of Sarah Everard, who was last seen alive in Clapham Common earlier this month, and demand an end to violence against women and girls, on March 15, 2021.

By MEGAN SPECIA

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s anger grew in Britain last week over the justice system’s approach to violence against women, the public discourse has turned to a new question: Should misogyny be considered a hate crime?

The debate comes amid a broader national outcry over gender-based crimes after the murder of Sarah Everard, whose abduction and killing by a London police officer shocked Britons and forced renewed scrutiny of the way the police and the courts handle such cases.

Activists, criminal justice experts and opposition lawmakers have called for legislation to expand the definition of a hate crime to ensure greater punishments for such crimes as harassment, domestic abuse and stalking and signal the seriousness of these types of offenses. But the government has so far ruled that out.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that there is already “abundant” legislation to combat violence against women but that it is not being properly enforced. In an interview during the annual Conservative Party conference last week, he acknowledged that the way the justice system handles these crimes is “just not working” but said he felt “widening the scope” would increase the burden on police.

That rationale has confounded some activists.

“When did we ever take the scale of a problem as a reason not to act on it?” asked Ruth Davison, chief executive of Refuge, a charity that provides support for women and children facing domestic violence.

Refuge — which staged a related protest last week to bring attention to police violence against women — is one of several groups campaigning for crimes rooted in misogyny to be treated as hate crimes. The groups say that misogyny is the underpinning for most male violence against women and that the government has so far fallen short in its handling of such violence.

Davison said Refuge’s efforts were not aimed at creating a new classification of crimes, which opponents say would add a complex additional burden for police. Rather, the group says recognizing misogyny as a hate crime would extend the justice system’s powers to tackle a pervasive issue.

In England and Wales, an offense is considered a hate crime when it is proved that the perpetrator was motivated by hostility or prejudice related to one or more of five categories: race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or transgender identity. This allows judges to hand down steeper sentences and gives police more clarity on enforcement by

categorizing these crimes as more serious.

Campaigners want gender to be added to this list.

The Law Commission, an independent body that reviews laws in England and Wales and advises the government, is in the middle of a government-ordered review into existing hate crime laws, and while its official recommendation is still pending, an initial conclusion has recommended adding sex or gender to the protected characteristics list under hate crime laws.

Andrew Bazeley, policy manager for the Fawcett Society, a gender-equality charity campaigning for the change, put it simply: “It’s about acknowledging the misogyny that exists within existing crimes.”

Some women’s rights advocates have suggested that an amendment to extend the definition of a hate crime be added to a policing and crime bill that is making its way through Parliament. But Johnson has made it clear he opposes the move, and his government has come under sharp criticism in recent weeks from opponents who say it is not taking the issue seriously enough.

Conservative leaders, for instance, have resisted mounting calls to replace the head of the Metropolitan Police, Cressida Dick, after the shocking revelations about the way Everard’s killer used his authority as a police officer to abduct her.

The criticism intensified last week after Britain’s justice minister, Dominic Raab, appeared to be unfamiliar with what the term misogyny meant. Asked how he felt about categorizing it as a hate crime, he said he did not support the move, adding, “misogyny is absolutely wrong whether it’s a man against a woman, or a woman against a man.”

His blunder — misogyny is defined as a hatred or ingrained prejudice against women specifically — drew swift backlash.

Still, not all advocates or criminal justice experts believe that making misogyny a hate crime would be the most effective step. Zoë Billingham, a former inspector for an independent watchdog group that reviews policing in Britain, said more should be done to get police officers to use the tools they already have.

“The police are not doing some of the really basic things right to protect women from crimes of domestic abuse, stalking, harassment, rape, serious sexual offenses and child sexual exploitation,” she said.

Less than 2% of reported rape cases

in England and Wales result in a person being charged, and 3 in 4 reported domesticabuse incidents are discontinued early on the grounds that the victim did not support police action.

Marian Duggan, an associate professor in criminology at the University of Kent whose research focuses on violence against women and hate crime policy, agrees that the current system is broken. She said the hate crime status could be a powerful symbolic tool that puts the focus on the perpetrator rather than on the victim.

In a culture where victim blaming in cases of violence against women has long been the norm, Duggan said, this would be “a seismic shift.”

Some police departments in England and Wales are already tracking misogynistic crimes as hate crimes to raise awareness and collect data. But activists want national enforcement and legislation that backs these measures up to allow for tougher sentencing.

This spring, after Everard’s murder, the government instructed police services to begin recording crimes of violence motivated by a person’s sex or gender as hate crimes on an experimental basis. The national police coordinating body did not respond to questions about how many departments have taken up the practice; campaigners say only 11 out of 43 have done so.

The Nottinghamshire Police, which in 2016 became the first force in the country to treat and track misogyny as a hate crime, is seen as a model. An independent study of the efforts two years later showed that it had already begun shifting the attitudes of both victims and potential perpetrators and led to improved reporting of these types of crimes.

Some European countries and some U.S. states are also tracking these crimes.

After a gunman stormed three massage businesses in Atlanta in March and shot and killed eight people — seven of them women, six of them Asian — there were similar calls to have misogyny classified as a hate crime in the United States.

But Duggan said viewing misogyny as a hate crime is just part of the complicated process of dismantling a broken system. She would prefer to see more early intervention, education and prevention work as well.

“More robust punishment,” she added, “doesn’t undo what’s been done to the victim, particularly if she’s dead.”

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Pfizer to vaccinate entire city in Brazil as part of study

By ADEEL HASSAN

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n the southwestern Brazilian city of Toledo, you won’t find much vaccine skepticism. About 98% of eligible residents there have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to municipal officials.

Most received the vaccine offered by Pfizer, and this week the drugmaker said that presented an opportunity: Pfizer announced that it would fully vaccinate everyone in the city older than the age of 12 so it can carry out a study of the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.

The company will work with local health officials, a hospital, a university and Brazil’s national vaccination program to monitor the transmission of the coronavirus in a “real-life scenario” after the whole population has been vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech serum, Pfizer said.

The study will follow participants for up to one year to investigate how long vaccine protection lasts against COVID-19 and new virus variants.

“Here we believe in science, and we lament the

almost 600,000 deaths from COVID-19 in Brazil,” Mayor Beto Lunitti of Toledo said in announcing the Pfizer study.

The study comes after the experimental inoculation of almost every adult in the southeastern Brazilian town of Serrana. That experiment was believed to be the first mass trial of its kind in which an entire town was vaccinated against the coronavirus before the rest of the country.

The experiment in Serrana was conducted over three months in winter and spring. Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine was put to the test in the town of 45,000. It was a resounding success, with steep drops in new cases, hospitalizations and deaths, at a time when the rest of Brazil was in the grip of the pandemic.

Brazil has suffered one of the world’s highest death tolls from the pandemic. About 600,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Brazil, according to a New York Times database. Though many experts believe the true death toll may be higher, that is the world’s secondhighest death toll. More than 710,000 Americans have died.

Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, has been ambivalent about the importance of vaccines. Many Brazilians have expressed anger at how slowly their government acquired vaccines and a corruption scandal involving vaccine deals.

Nobel in Economics goes to David Card, Joshua Angrist and Guido Imbens

By JEANNA SMIALEK

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avid Card has made a career of studying unintended experiments to examine economic questions — like whether raising the minimum wage causes people to lose jobs.

Joshua D. Angrist and Guido W. Imbens have developed research tools that help economists to use real-life situations to test big theories, like how additional education effects earnings.

On Monday, their work earned them the 2021 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.

All three winners are based in the United States.

Card, who was born in Canada, works at the University of California, Berkeley. Angrist, born in the United States, is at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Imbens, born in the Netherlands, is at Stanford University.

“Uncovering causal relationships is a major challenge,” said Peter Fredriksson, chairman of the prize committee. “Sometimes, nature, or policy changes, provide situations that resemble randomized experiments. This year’s laureates have shown that such natural experiments help answer important questions for society.”

The recognition was bittersweet, many economists noted, because much of the research featured in the prize announcement was co-written by Alan B. Krueger, a Princeton University economist and former White House adviser who died in 2019. Nobel prizes are not typically awarded posthumously. Despite that note of sadness, the economics profession celebrated the news, crediting

the winners for their work in changing the way that labor markets in particular are studied.

“They ushered in a new phase in labor economics that has now reached all fields of the profession,” Trevon Logan, an economics professor at Ohio State, wrote on Twitter shortly after the prize was announced.

Card’s work has challenged conventional wisdom in labor economics — including the idea that higher minimum wages led to lower employment. He was a coauthor of influential studies on that topic with Kreuger, including one that used the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania to test the effect of a minimum wage change. Comparing outcomes between the states, the research found that employment at fast food restaurants was not affected by an increase in New Jersey’s minimum wage.

Card has also researched the effect of an influx of immigrants on employment levels among local workers with low education levels — again finding the impact to be minimal — and the effect of school resource levels on student education, which was larger than expected.

Angrist has done work, also with Kreuger, trying to gauge how much benefit people derive from extra years of education. To figure it out, they took advantage of the fact that students born earlier in the year can legally leave school earlier than those born later in the year. Those born earlier did tend to get less education and also earned less later on. The effect of an additional year of education, they estimated, was a 9% increase in income.

That study helped to spur the additional work on research methods that Angrist and Imbens later carried out.

That contribution has reshaped the way that researchers think about and analyze natural experiments, according to the Nobel committee.

The pair showed that it is possible to identify a clear effect from an intervention in people’s behavior — like a subsidy that might encourage people to ride bicycles to work — even if a researcher cannot control who takes part in the experiment, and even if the impact varies across individuals. They also came up with a transparent framework for such research that has increased trust in it.

“The challenge, for me, has always been trying to understand, when people do empirical work, what exactly the methodological challenges are,” Imbens said, speaking to the announcement’s news conference via telephone.

Imbens said he was asleep when he received the call from the prize committee — around 2 a.m. — and was “absolutely stunned” to hear the news. He noted that Angrist was the best man at his wedding.

Two American economists affiliated with Stanford, Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson, won the 2020 Nobel in economics for improvements to auction theory.

Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo of MIT and Michael Kremer of Harvard won in 2019 for their experiment-based research in development economics.

The award, formally called the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, has been given out since 1969.

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Philippines’ Nobel Prize newsroom is overjoyed but under siege

The founders of the Philippine news company Rappler, from left, Glenda Gloria, Lilibeth Frondoso, Chay Hofileña and Maria Ressa in the company’s newsroom near Manila, Philippines, July 3, 2018.

By SUI-LEE WEE

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he young editors and reporters of the Philippine news site Rappler were already busy Friday. It was the last day candidates could file to run in next year’s elections, and the journalists were watching to see who would try to replace Rodrigo Duterte, the president who for years has attacked Rappler and threatened its staff members.

Then Maria Ressa, one of the news outlet’s founders, heard she and Russian journalist Dmitri Muratov had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their “courageous fight for freedom of expression.” She immediately texted her cofounders, “I won.” Word got out, and a slew of “OMGs” flooded the company’s Slack channel.

For several hours, the staff said, they were energized

by Ressa’s award. But they know tough times lie ahead. The news website could still be shut down. There are seven active court cases pending against Ressa and Rappler. The site’s journalists face immense pressure from online trolls, who have been emboldened by Duterte’s suggestion that reporters should be treated as “spies” who are “not exempted from assassination.”

“We need to fight and soldier on,” said Gemma Mendoza, who leads Rappler’s efforts to address disinformation in digital media. “You feel, when you’re in this situation, that it is bigger than yourself. And having that feeling fuels you and you keep going.”

At stake is the future of one of the few independent journalistic institutions in the Philippines. With coverage about abuses by the police in Duterte’s war on drugs and stories about corrupt deals involving local businessmen, Rappler has come to symbolize fearless journalism in a region where the press is consistently hobbled.

Reporters for Rappler acknowledge these are trying times. Access is an issue because of Duterte’s attacks on them.

The psychological burden of being trolled, especially in a newsroom where the median age is only 23, is draining. But they are still striving to — in the words of Ressa — “hold the line.”

They know all too well that defying Duterte comes at a high price. In January 2018, the Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it would revoke Rappler’s operating license, saying the site had violated laws on foreign ownership. The action was widely seen by rights activists and other journalists as retaliation for Rappler’s coverage of Duterte’s brutal drug war.

During a staff meeting shortly thereafter, Ressa and her co-founders, Lilibeth Frondoso, Glenda Gloria and Chay Hofilena, stressed that the company was not going to be intimidated. Together, the founders are referred to in the newsroom as “manangs” — a Filipino term of endearment for an older sister.

Bea Cupin, a senior reporter, said she entered the meeting “kind of confused and a little worried” but left feeling hopeful. “It was clear that our manangs were going to

fight, so I think that helped a lot of us, the younger people of Rappler,” said Cupin. “It was like, ‘OK, maybe we can do this.’”

For years, Duterte has been hostile toward the press, even before becoming president. In 2016, while campaigning for the presidency, he said he would not answer any more questions from the media. He has accused the media of “slanting” his statements.

His relationship with Rappler has been especially fraught.

Founded in 2012, the news organization exposed how some of the people killed by the police had not fought back, as authorities had said, but instead were summarily executed. It called for those responsible to be held accountable.

Duterte responded by singling out Rappler in his 2017 State of the Nation address, saying it was “fully owned by Americans,” in violation of the Philippine Constitution. In 2018, after the government announced it would revoke the website’s license, Duterte said it was not a political decision but called the organization a “fake news outlet.”

In July that year, the Philippine Court of Appeals asked the regulator to review the case again, allowing Rappler to stay open — for now.

In February 2019, authorities arrested Ressa and a researcher in a libel case involving an article that was published four months before the law they invoked was enacted.

In June 2020, Ressa was convicted of that charge, which she is appealing.

The onslaught has made Ressa more determined than ever. “When you come under attack, all of the friction of a news organization, they die away, especially with the mission of journalism, if you know what you’re supposed to do,” she said in an interview. “I think that’s been incredibly empowering, and it gives us energy.

“You get tired, and you get afraid. But I have three cofounders. We take turns at being afraid,” she said. “We’re never afraid at the same time.”

As CEO, Ressa manages the business and tech operations of the newsroom. To get around the loss of advertisers because of Duterte’s attacks, Rappler has put its resources into data-driven projects and subscriptions. Even with a newsroom of only 15 reporters, it launched more podcasts and short videos during the pandemic, allowing the company to be profitable in 2020.

Ressa and her co-founders cut their teeth as reporters during the “People Power” revolt that brought down President Ferdinand Marcos in the mid-1980s. A black funeral wreath was once delivered to Gloria’s family door. Frondoso was once thrown in prison with her newborn child.

Leaders of the roughly 100-person newsroom say part of not being afraid is being prepared. Gloria said the company had done drills preparing for four scenarios: an arrest, a raid, a jail sentence and a shutdown. In February 2020, one dry run of a raid was so realistic that the staff, who were none the wiser, started broadcasting it on the website’s Facebook Live platform.

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The Supreme Court v. reality

By MAUREEN DOWD

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rdinarily staid and silent Supreme Court justices have become whirling dervishes of late, spinning madly to rebut the idea that Americans are beginning to regard the court as a dangerous cabal of partisan hacks.

They need not fret and wring their hands. No one is beginning to think that.

Many of us have thought that for a long time.

Supremes are often Shakespeare fans, so of course they are familiar with the phrase “doth protest too much, methinks.”

The once august court’s approval ratings on fairness were already falling two decades ago. The bloom came off the robe in 2000, when the court threw the game on Bush v. Gore, voting 5-4 to stop the Florida recount and anoint a Republican president.

If we conjure an alternative-history look at America, consider all the things that the Supreme Court brought down on our heads by preemptively purloining that victory for George W. Bush: two interminable and inexplicable wars, costing so many lives and so many trillions; a descent into torture; the

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villainous Dick Cheney.

As some on Twitter noted, our 20 years of quicksand in Afghanistan was capped Friday with this headline: “Son of Afghanistan’s Former Defense Minister Buys $20.9 Million Beverly Hills Mansion.”

Al Gore, mocked as “Ozone Man” by Bush senior, certainly would have tried to head off the biblical floods and fires engulfing our country.

The right-wing justices may as well embrace their reputation for hackery. Because in this blockbuster year, when the conservative court begins debating abortion and the Second Amendment, one thing is certain: They are going to make rulings that will drive people crazy, rulings that will be out of sync with what most Americans believe.

So please, conservative cabal, don’t pretend you’re not doing this out of ideology.

And please, Justice Stephen Breyer, skedaddle.

You’re playing a dangerous game. You need to get out of there because it looks as if the midterms are going to be bad, and if the Democrats lose the Senate majority, there’s no guarantee that Mitch McConnell will let any Joe Biden nominee onto the court, even with two years left on the president’s term. Do you want the court to be 7 to 2?

Listen to those Democrats who are warning that staying would be irresponsible and egotistical.

Don’t make the colossal mistake that Ruth Bader Ginsburg did, ignoring entreaties from top Democrats and hints from the Obama White House to leave in a timely way and hanging on so long that the worst possible outcome happened: That remarkable feminist’s seat went to the ferociously anti-abortion Lady Handmaid’s Tale, who is trying to cancel out RBG’s legacy.

And please, America, can we have term limits?

Justices should not be on the court for 30 years, or into their late 80s.

Chief Justice John Roberts, who did not want the court to be seen as too extreme, has lost control because there are five more rabid conservatives running over him.

Donald Trump’s ability to get three conservatives on the court, thanks to McConnell, will turn out to be the most consequential part of his miserable presidency. And the minority leader is about to get his reward in the form of a bunch of conservative rulings.

The beauty of it for McConnell is that the court is going to do his dirty work for him. Republicans don’t want to vote to roll back abortion rights becau-

The Supreme Court in Washington, June 13, 2019.

“Ordinarily staid and silent Supreme Court justices have become whirling dervishes of late, spinning madly to rebut the idea that Americans are beginning to regard the court as a dangerous cabal of partisan hacks,” writes The New York Times opinion columnist Maureen Dowd. se they know it’s not popular and they don’t want their fingerprints on it. They’d prefer the court do it.

Linda Greenhouse, who has a book coming out called “Justice on the Brink,” had a piece in The Times summing up why it is brutal for our democracy to have institutions so out of step with majority views in the country: “Three polls within the past month show that fewer than a third of Americans want to see the court overturn Roe v. Wade. Yet it appears that only a third of the justices can be counted on to preserve the right to abortion as defined by the court’s current precedents.” So unlucky women in red states are going back to back-alley days?

As The Times’ Adam Liptak said on “The Daily,” the Supreme Court might tinker with Roe v. Wade, or it might take “an option that will be attractive to the most conservative members of the court,” the one “that gives rise to the headline ‘Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade,’ which would be a big news day.” He also noted that the reason justices are so sensitive now is that “the authority of the Supreme Court — it’s a little hard to know where it comes from. Sure, it’s in the Constitution, but they don’t have an army, they don’t have the power of the purse. It’s not entirely clear why we do what the Supreme Court tells us to do.”

Ignore the charade of the parade of justices protesting that they are pure and neutral. Nobody’s buying it. We all know it’s a disaster if the country’s going one way and the court’s going the other.

The Least Dangerous Branch, as the court was once known, has become the Most Dangerous Branch.

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Puerto Rico responde al llamado de la Organización Mundial de la Salud iluminando color verde El Capitolio POR EL STAR STAFF

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AN JUAN – Como parte de los esfuerzos para impactar a la población joven de Puerto Rico y orientarlos en el área de salud mental, la principal oficial ejecutiva del Sistema San Juan Capestrano, Lcda.

Marta Rivera Plaza y el administrador de la Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción, (ASSMCA), Dr. Carlos Rodríguez Mateo recibieron a un nutrido grupo de jóvenes que acudieron de diferentes parte de la Isla para participar en la Ceremonia de Iluminación color verde del edificio de la Casa de las Leyes, con motivo de conmemorarse el Día Mundial de la Salud Mental.

“Octubre es el Mes de la Concienciación de la Salud Mental por lo que se enfatiza en actividades que puedan impactar a la población, que ayuden a las personas afectadas por condiciones mentales. En las últimas 72 horas hemos logrado impactar a muchos sectores de la población, especialmente a la juventud que tanto se ha visto afectada por la pandemia del Covid, los terremotos y los huracanes Irma y María. Como muestra de apoyo a la solicitud de la Organización Mundial de la Salud para que se iluminaran de color verde los

edificios y lugares emblemáticos en todos los países, Puerto Rico dijo presente cuando se logró iluminar El Capitolio y La Fortaleza en respaldo a la campaña global que se realiza para erradicar los mitos y prejuicios atendiendo las condiciones de salud mental”, señaló la Lcda. Marta Rivera Plaza, principal oficial ejecutiva del Sistema San Juan Capestrano.

La iluminación del Edificio EL Capitolio fue posible a las gestiones que realizara el presidente del Senado, Lcdo. José Luis Dalmau, logrando que todas las paredes del

emblemático edificio recibieran el impacto de la luz verde en señal de respaldo al Dia Mundial de la Salud Mental.

“Para ASSMCA, esta ceremonia de iluminación de color verde en los edificios de la Isla es muy importante porque nos permite avanzar en la concientización de la población joven en los aspectos de salud mental.

La semana pasada anunciamos la primera Feria de Salud Mental programada para todos los viernes por la tarde en las facilidades de ToroVerde en el Distrito de Convenciones donde acu-

den cientos de jóvenes. Hoy con mucha alegría recibimos en los predios de El Capitolio a cientos de jóvenes de toda la isla, que en su mayoría son líderes en sus comunidades y quienes se han convertido en portavoces de esta jornada para ayudar a todo aquel que necesite orientación y servicios en el área de salud mental. Tenemos que señalar que la empresa privada está logrando impactar a miles de jóvenes producto de esta alianza innovadora entre la empresa TOROVERDE y Sistema San Juan Capestrano que por supuesto tiene el aval de nuestra Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción (ASSMCA),” expresó el administrador de la Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción, (ASSMCA), Dr. Carlos Rodríguez Mateo.

La actividad estuvo amenizada por el grupo de MIMOS bajo la coordinación de ASSMCA. El Dr. Carlos Rodríguez Mateo titular de la agencia exhortó a los jóvenes para que acudan a las actividades de la campaña S.O.S. donde se estarán ofreciendo servicios gratuitos como parte de las ferias de salud mental todos los viernes de octubre, los días 15, 22 y 29 de octubre de 9:30 a.m. a 12:00 en Toro Verde Urban Park, Distrito T-Mobile, área del Centro de Convenciones de San Juan.

Conductora impacta a policía en Toa Alta POR EL STAR STAFF

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OA ALTA – Un agente del Negociado de la Policía de Puerto Rico fue impactado esta madrugada del lunes por una conductora la carretera 861 frente al parque de pelota del Barrio Piñas en Toa Alta.

Según los información preliminar, mientras el agente Alejandro Ruiz Ba-

rroso, adscrito al distrito de Toa Alta, realizaba una intervención por Ley 22 en esta vía de rodaje, fue impactado en la pierna izquierda por un Toyota que conducía por Ana E. Claudio Rivera de 60 años. A Claudio Rivera se le realizó la prueba de aliento en la División de Patrullas de Carreteras de Bayamón, arrojando .13% centésimas de alcohol en su organismo.

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How the Colombian band Morat is winning over a global audience

By JORDAN SALAMA

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he breakthrough moment for one of the fastest-growing bands in Latin America came thanks to an unlikely instrument: a stolen banjo.

Morat met up for a recording session in Bogotá, Colombia, in 2014, when its four members were still college students, childhood friends playing school functions and weeknights at bars. Casting around the room for inspiration, guitarist Juan Pablo Villamil picked up an instrument that he didn’t exactly know how to play.

“We all knew back then that we wanted to sound differently, to explore things,” Villamil recalled on a recent Zoom call as his bandmates Juan Pablo Isaza, Simón Vargas and Martín Vargas jumped in to add their own flourishes. They recorded a 12-string guitar and a mandolin, then someone spotted a banjo hanging on the wall. They borrowed it and never gave it back.

“As for the learning process, I would say mainly YouTube,” Villamil added, “because there’s not a lot of banjo teachers in Colombia.”

The song they were writing at the time, “Mi Nuevo Vicio,” ended up featuring a simple but prominent banjo riff and caught the attention of Mexican pop star Paulina Rubio, who quickly recorded it with the band. The single became a sensation in Spain and hit the charts in Latin America and the United States. Morat was invited to Europe to produce more music — and the banjo came along.

“We couldn’t be a one-hit band with Paulina’s song, and that’s it,” Villamil said. The song they brought as their “hidden ace” was “Cómo Te Atreves,” which now has more than 200 million views on YouTube alone. With its racing fingerpicked banjo, imagery-rich lyrics and upbeat “road trip pop” vibe that together have come to define Morat’s sound, the track marked the band’s blazing arrival onto the Latin music scene in 2015. They have not left since.

In July, the group released its third album, “¿A Dónde Vamos?” (“Where Are We Going?”), and last week the U.S. leg of its tour began, taking them to theaters and arenas in California and Texas, with stops in Chicago, New York, Atlanta and Miami.

With songs that address heartbreak, nostalgia and falling in love, the band has been able to forge powerful connections across borders and oceans by speaking to a generation of young people whose personal anxieties and concerns, big or small, often exist amid a broader backdrop of social turmoil.

“What Morat tries to do is use simple words to explain complicated feelings,” said Pedro Malaver, the band’s manager.

“We’re not trying to be Neruda. We’re just trying to tell people, ‘You’re not alone.’”

The hallmarks of what Villamil called the band’s “very specific sonic signature” include achingly nostalgic lyrics about unrequited love reminiscent of the classic boleros; choruses sung in unison; and the use of instruments (like the banjo, electric piano or steel guitar) seldom heard in Latin pop. They have released power ballads, funky R&B tunes and country-inspired rock songs. “We can go as far as the instruments let us,” said Martín Vargas, the band’s drummer.

Musically, the band is a bit of an outlier in a landscape

From left: Martin Vargas, Simon Vargas, Juan Pablo Isaza and Juan Pablo Villamil, who make up the Colombian band Morat, in Madrid, Sept. 2, 2021. where reggaeton often gets the most mainstream attention.

Morat’s influences include Coldplay and Latin pop band Bacilos, Mac Miller and Spanish poet and singer Joaquín Sabina, Dave Matthews Band and Colombian rock band Ekhymosis and, of course, the Beatles. Villamil and Isaza are also country fans (they write and record often in Nashville, Tennessee), and the Vargas brothers were metal-heads before they got into folk rock.

“In 2021, there is no single sound that defines pop in Latin America,” Kevin Meenan, YouTube’s music trends manager, wrote in an email. “In a way, Morat is a microcosm of this trend, incorporating a diverse range of sounds and genres into their music — and in their case typically from outside the perhaps more familiar worlds of reggaeton and Latin trap.”

Morat got its start playing music together in grade school; its members have known each other since they were five years old. As they neared the end of high school, Isaza, Villamil, Simón Vargas and Alejandro Posada, the group’s original drummer, formed a proper band. After the release of their first album in 2016, Posada left to focus on his studies, and the younger Vargas brother came aboard.

During those early days, Morat (then called Malta) delivered CDs of its music to bars in Bogotá until it established a regular gig at one called La Tea, where the group’s friends were the bouncers and the band mixed its own shows live onstage.

Soon, an audience actually started showing up. “I remember we

had this game in which every time we played La Tea, we tried to guess how many people would come,” Simón Vargas said. “And it usually went better than we expected.”

In the near-decade that they’ve now worked together, Morat’s collaborations have stretched far across the spectrum of Spanish-language music: songs with Mexican actress Danna Paola, Spanish flamenco singer Antonio Carmona, rocker Juanes, and pop stars like Sebastián Yatra and Aitana, among many others.

“The group’s catalog really speaks to the power of collaboration within the region,” said Meenan of YouTube. “This success has not been tied to a single country. On YouTube, we have seen their music chart in over 15 countries, landing slots in the Top 40 in countries like Spain, Mexico, Bolivia, Argentina, Italy and Ecuador, along with their native Colombia.” He said Morat has earned more than 950 million views on YouTube in the last 12 months alone.

Morat was on tour in Spain when we spoke on Zoom, and the group crammed together onto a couch in front of the camera like four brothers. They moved comfortably between English and Spanish when they wanted to more clearly express a point, cracking jokes and often finishing one another’s sentences. They did not hesitate to thoughtfully debate some of the more complex questions out loud, either.

Two topics come up often in Morat’s lyrics: love and war, which is a sensitive subject in a country that has endured decades of armed conflict.

“The context in which we’ve grown and in which we live, it has that imagery every day, all the time,” Simón Vargas said.

“And I think that even if you don’t want it to, it shows, and it influences you.”

While Colombia’s global image has certainly been colored by its widespread portrayal as a violent place, the reality, of course, is far more complex. “Bogotá has these huge mountains, and the sun rises up behind the mountains. So there’s a big part of the morning in which the sun hasn’t gone up from the mountains, but the sky’s blue,” Simón Vargas added. “That’s very Colombian in a way, like, you’re living right on the edge. You can see the darkness, and you can tell there’s something right there.

And at the same time, you’re right next to the light and right next to a very beautiful culture and very beautiful people.”

Morat’s latest album was put together almost entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic in one of the worst-affected regions of the world. “There’s not a single human on this planet that has not thought, where are we going after this?” Simón Vargas said. “We decided it was going to be named ‘¿A Dónde Vamos?’ (‘Where Are We Going?’) literally because we thought that it was a great way to talk about what’s happening today in every aspect.

We didn’t know when we were going to have concerts again. We didn’t know how the pandemic was going to change the social landscape in general.”

While the songs represent a variety of moods, they all carry the trademark aesthetic, which continues to reach new listeners. “I feel like what we’ve done so far has been a miracle,” Isaza said. “Like, I don’t know why people like a banjo with Spanish lyrics. I considered that a miracle, and the fact that we’re still doing it, it’s amazing to me.”

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Kim Kardashian West takes aim at herself in ‘SNL’ monologue

By DAVE ITZKOFF

W

hen it was first announced that Kim Kardashian West would be hosting “Saturday Night Live” this past weekend, the feedback was mixed — based on the reaction from some corners, you’d think they had invited Elon Musk or something.

But Kardashian West, the reality TV star, entrepreneur, influencer and advocate, gamely poked fun at her own image in a self-mocking “SNL” monologue that also took satirical potshots at her other famous family members and her divorce from rapper Kanye West.

And, as Kardashian West admitted in the routine, she was as surprised as anyone to find herself hosting the show.

As she recounted in the monologue: “When they asked, I was like, you want me to host? Why? I haven’t had a movie premiere in a really long time. I mean, I actually only had that one movie come out and no one told me it was even premiering. It must have slipped my mom’s mind.”

Kardashian West said “SNL” offered her the opportunity to demonstrate that she was “so much more than just a pretty face.”

“And good hair,” she added. “And great makeup.

And amazing boobs. And a perfect butt. Basically, I’m just so much more than that reference photo my sisters showed their plastic surgeons.”

She credited her father, Robert Kardashian, for stoking her interest in social justice while also reminding audiences that he was a member of the defense team at O.J. Simpson’s 1995 murder trial.

“My father was and still is such an influence and inspiration to me, and I credit him with really opening up my eyes to racial injustice,” Kardashian West said. “It’s because of him that I met my first Black person. You want to take a stab in the dark at who it was?”

Of course, she shouted out Kanye: “I married the best rapper of all time,” Kardashian West said. “Not only that, he’s the richest Black man in America — a talented, legit genius who gave me four incredible kids. So, when I divorced him, you have to know it came down to just one thing: his personality.”

And in true “SNL” style, Kardashian West wrapped up the monologue by biting the hand that fed her. “I’m so used to having 360 million followers watching my every move,” she said. “How many people watch ‘SNL,’ like 10 million? So tonight is just a chill, intimate night for me.”

Embarrassment of celebrity riches of the week If you’re a vaccinated celebrity who lives within driving distance of Rockefeller Center, ask your agent why you weren’t asked to make a cameo on “SNL” this weekend: This one sketch, a sendup of reality dating shows, featured an entire season’s worth of celebrity bookings, with Tyler Cameron, John Cena, Chace Crawford, Blake Griffin,

“I haven’t had a movie premiere in a really long time,” Kim Kardashian West said during her opening monologue on “S.N.L.,” one of many winking jokes she made at her own expense.

Chris Rock and Jesse Williams appearing as potential suitors for a bachelorette played by Kardashian West.

Amy Schumer also appeared as one of the producers of the fictional show, who has decided she wants to vie for Kardashian West’s affections. Maybe don’t get too invested in the hapless contestant played by Kyle Mooney, who is blissfully certain he has just as much of a shot as his famous rivals.

Freaky Friday of the week There was no way a Kardashian-themed episode of “SNL” was going to leave out the other members of that camera-friendly family. At least some of them are put to good use in “The Switch,” an homage to body-swapping comedies that finds Kardashian West and Aidy Bryant trading identities for what’s supposed to be 24 hours — until Bryant decides she isn’t swapping back. (If that didn’t satisfy your appetite for Kardashian-centric humor, there’s also this parody of “The People’s Court,” featuring a mix of actual Kardashians and “SNL” cast members playing Kardashians and other assorted would-be celebs.)

‘Weekend Update’ jokes of the week At the “Weekend Update” desk, anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che riffed on Facebook’s troubled week, in which a whistleblower, Frances Haugen, testified about the company’s internal research, and the site and its products suffered lengthy outages.

Jost began: “This week, we found out that sometimes a guy in a hoodie actually can be dangerous. Internal documents show that Facebook knew its platform was used to spread hate and misinformation, but they hid the

evidence. Now the weird thing is, I went to school with Mark Zuckerberg and I was there when he created Facebook. And I feel terrible. Sometimes, I wish I had a time machine so I could go back to college and find Mark and say, ‘Hey, man … can I be part of your company?’ ” He added: “Facebook’s also denying a report that says using Instagram can cause users to develop a negative body image. Which explains their rival’s new slogan, TikTok: Bring your fat ass over here.”

Che picked up on the social media thread: “This week Instagram was down for an entire day. Forcing many Instagram addicts to fill their time with Twitter, TikTok or hosting ‘SNL.’ ” (Behind him, a screen showed an image of Kardashian West delivering her monologue from earlier in the show.) Then he went on to note some other media news, with a personal touch: “Fox News turned 25 this week, and they celebrated their birthday the same way that I do: by paying white women to say some nasty stuff.”

Going your own way of the week If a whole generation of “SNL” viewers doesn’t actually know what Lindsey Buckingham sounds like, it might be because they recognize him only as a perpetually silent guest (played by Bill Hader) on the overstuffed talk show “What Up With That?”

The onetime Fleetwood Mac singer and guitarist has since been cut loose from his old band and released a new solo album, and “SNL” finally let audiences hear Buckingham’s voice on the show — as sung by himself, accompanying Halsey on a performance of her song “Darling.”

(Don’t worry, he still didn’t speak at goodnights.)

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Food your kids might actually eat

By EMILY WEINSTEIN

cacio e pepe. Feel free to swap the cheeses based on what you have — pecorino instead of Parmesan, fontina instead of mozzarella — and incorporate any toppings you like: spinach, herbs, garlic, red-pepper flakes, hot honey and so on.

T

he other day, my younger daughter, who is not quite 2, was given a piece of homemade blueberry pie. She screamed in agony. How dare someone offer her pie!

As of now, my children are both picky and mercurial about food, a terrible combination. This is very annoying and very common: One of the questions I get asked most often through this newsletter is what to feed kids who won’t eat anything.

With apologies to those of you who don’t have kids at home, this week we’re featuring recipes that I believe children might — emphasis on might — eat happily.

But really, they’re all-ages recipes. Would you eschew flatbread with feta, Parmesan, ricotta and mozzarella? Or crunchy breaded chicken?

Ritzy Cheddar Chicken Breasts They’re as good as they sound: cheesy chicken cutlets coated with buttery Ritz crackers. Skipping the usual flour-eggbreadcrumb dredge, this recipe relies instead on a flavorful base layer of tangy sour cream, which has lactic acid that tenderizes boneless, skinless chicken breasts beautifully. When it comes to breaded white meat, thin cutlets are ideal, which you can buy from the store or achieve by slicing thick breasts in half horizontally (no pounding necessary). They cook more evenly this way, staying tender throughout as they’re quickly baked in a hot oven. Serve with something fresh — a big green salad, perhaps — to balance the wonderful richness of this nostalgic number.

By Eric Kim Yield: 4 servings Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing wire rack 1/4 cup sour cream 1 large egg white 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)

Ritzy cheddar chicken breasts. These cutlets are coated with a mixture of shredded Cheddar and crushed Ritz crackers for a kid-friendly weeknight recipe.

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total) 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 100 grams) 2 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Preparation: 1. Position rack in the bottom third of the oven and heat oven to 450 degrees.

Place an ovenproof wire rack over a sheet pan. Dab a folded-up paper towel with olive oil and rub it over the wire rack to grease it.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, egg white and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt. Lay the chicken flat on a cutting board and carve each breast in half horizontally so you end up with four thin cutlets. Add the chicken to the sour cream mixture, and using your hands, smear the sour cream all over the chicken.

3. In a large bowl, crush the Ritz crackers into coarse pieces with your fingers. Some crackers will turn to rubble while others turn to dust. Add the cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and olive oil.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss un-

til evenly distributed. Holding one of the chicken cutlets by its thinner end, add to the bowl with the crumbs, and using your hands, pack the crumbs onto the chicken, pressing them in to create a thick coating.

Transfer the breaded chicken to the rack in the sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining three cutlets.

4. Bake the cutlets until the outsides are crispy and the insides are no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Let the chicken cool slightly so the coating can set, about 5 minutes, before transferring to plates and serving.

Four-Cheese Flatbreads You can make personal pizzas quickly by using premade naan, flatbread or pita as the base, then topping with whatever sounds good to you. Here, the combination of feta, Parmesan, ricotta and mozzarella hits every note — salty, creamy, tangy and gooey. Corn’s sweetness balances the savoriness, and a generous amount of black pepper cuts through the richness, as it does in

By Ali Slagle Yield: 4 servings Total time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta (about 6 ounces) 3/4 cup crumbled feta (about 3 ounces) 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan (about 2 1/2 ounces) 1/3 cup grated mozzarella (about 1 1/2 ounces) 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (from 2 ears of corn or frozen and thawed) Black pepper 4 flatbread, naan or pocketless pita (roughly 8-inch diameter, store-bought or homemade) Preparation: 1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees, and place a rack in the lower and upper thirds of the oven. In a large bowl, mash the ricotta, feta, Parmesan, mozzarella and thyme together with a fork. Stir in the corn, and season to taste with black pepper.

2. Place the flatbread on two baking sheets, then top evenly with the cheese mixture. Roast, rotating pans halfway through, until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted and browned in spots, 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Let cool for a few minutes, then cut and top with more black pepper.

Breakfast Burritos A delightful breakfast, these burritos filled with soft scrambled eggs, scallionflecked refried beans and buttery avocado slices are also great any time of the day.

Cilantro adds freshness, and a few drops of your favorite hot sauce will deliver a nice zing. The nontraditional open-ended rolling technique used here will tightly encase the filling in the smaller-sized tortillas while ensuring the optimal tortilla-to-stuffing ratio.

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To seal completely, wrap each tortilla in a strip of foil and twist both ends. For convenience, the little wraps can be made ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator or freezer and reheated in an oven.

By Yewande Komolafe Yield: 4 servings Total time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 8 medium (soft taco-sized) flour tortillas 5 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated (1 1/4 cups) 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup refried black beans (from a 16-ounce can) 6 large eggs, beaten Kosher salt Hot sauce, for drizzling (optional) 1 small ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves Preparation: 1. Heat broiler to high and line two sheet pans with foil.

2. Place the tortillas on the sheet pans.

Sprinkle half of the cheese over the tortillas.

Broil, one pan at a time, until the cheese is just beginning to melt, about 20 seconds.

3. In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add the scallions and cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the refried beans, stir to combine and cook until the beans are warmed through, about 2 min-

utes. Divide the beans among the tortillas, spooning in even lines down the centers.

4. Wipe out the skillet and set over to medium-low heat. Pour in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, add the whisked eggs and season lightly with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are just set, about 3 minutes. Divide the eggs evenly among the tortillas, in lines over the beans. Drizzle on hot sauce, if using.

5. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the eggs and top with avocado and cilantro. To roll, fold one side over the filling to enclose it, then tightly roll away from you, leaving the ends open. Serve immediately, or wrap in foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Reheat in a 400-degree oven or toaster oven until warm, about 8 minutes.

Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles Noodles dressed with sesame are popular in many parts of China, but this particular style, made with peanut butter and served cold, became a Chinese American staple in the United States in the 1970s. The family of Shorty Tang — an ambitious restaurateur who emigrated from Sichuan to Taipei to New York — firmly believes that he invented the dish and still serve it at Hwa Yuan, the restaurant he opened in 1967 in Manhattan’s Chinatown. They have never divulged the exact recipe; this is our own lush but refreshing version.

By Sam Sifton

Yield: 4 servings Total time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound noodles, frozen or (preferably) fresh 2 tablespoons sesame oil, plus a splash 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons Chinese rice vinegar 2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons chile-garlic paste, chile crisp or chile oil, or to taste Half a cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/8-inch by 1/8-inch by 2-inch sticks 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts Preparation: 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Add noodles and cook until barely tender, about 5 minutes. They should retain a hint of chewiness. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again and toss with a splash of sesame oil.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil, the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame paste, peanut butter, sugar, ginger, garlic and chiligarlic paste.

3. Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish with cucumber and peanuts.

TIP: The Chinese sesame paste called for here is made of toasted sesame seeds; it is not the same as tahini, the Middle Eastern paste made of plain, untoasted sesame. But you could use tahini in a pinch. You need only add a little toasted sesame oil to compensate for flavor and perhaps some peanut butter to keep the sauce emulsified.

Sheet-Pan Sausage and Squash

Takeout-style sesame noodles. These sweet-salty noodles are a good home for shredded leftover chicken or vegetables.

Like chicken thighs, whose rendered skin leaves behind a puddle of schmaltz for frying vegetables, bread or beans, sausage yields a delicious fat for cooking.

Paired with butternut squash and crisped in a hot oven, its spicy fat slicks the sweet squash, while parsley and lemon cut through all the richness. Feel free to switch up the squash for carrots, broccoli, potatoes: Any vegetables that are good roasted will work well in that liquid gold.

If the meal seems light, bulk it up by topping with a cup of feta or rinsed canned chickpeas, adding arugula or watercress to the parsley, or serving it all on a bed of kale or mustard greens, like a warm salad.

Sheet-pan sausage and squash. The fat from the sausage flavors the squash, which softens and sweetens in the oven.

By Ali Slagle Yield: 4 servings Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 (2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 pound spicy sausage (fresh chorizo, Italian, Andouille or otherwise) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and black pepper 1 1/2 cup parsley leaves 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more as desired Flaky salt, as desired Preparation: 1. Heat the oven to 425 degrees and stick a large baking sheet in the oven. Prep the squash and sausage: Cut the squash into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then cut the slices crosswise in half. Transfer to a large bowl. Score the sausages in a few places on both sides, making sure not to cut all the way through. Transfer to the bowl with the squash, then stir to coat with the olive oil and fat pinches of salt and pepper.

2. When the oven comes to temperature, carefully dump the squash and sausage mixture onto the hot baking sheet and spread it out into a single layer. Roast, stirring every so often to coat the squash in the rendered fat, until the squash is tender and sausages are crisp and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. (To add some color, put them under the broiler for a minute or two.) Let cool slightly while you prepare the parsley.

3. In a small bowl, mix together the parsley and lemon juice, and add salt and pepper to taste. Slice the sausage diagonally in thirds. Serve the sausage and squash on a platter with a pile of parsley on top and sprinkled with an extra squeeze of lemon and flaky salt, if desired.

TIP: The squash and sausage can be roasted 3 days in advance. Reheat in a low oven before serving.

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How accurate are at-home COVID tests?

By EMILY ANTHES

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n the early months of the pandemic, getting a coronavirus test typically required visiting a health care center, a laboratory or a dedicated testing site, a process that sometimes involved long lines and waiting a week or more to get the results.

Americans can now take rapid virus tests from the comfort of their own homes. Many of these tests are available without a prescription and return results in just 15 minutes.

Demand for the tests has surged in recent months, as the highly infectious delta variant has spread and schools and offices have reopened. “All the manufacturers are ramping up production, but right now they can be hard to find,” said Gigi Gronvall, a testing expert at Johns Hopkins University.

Although rapid tests have their limitations, they are an important public health tool, experts said, particularly if you know how to use them.

“Having that information and being able to make better decisions is very powerful,” said Mara Aspinall, an expert in biomedical diagnostics at Arizona State University who is also on the board of directors of OraSure, which makes rapid COVID tests. “And the ability to do this on a while-you-wait basis is something that we couldn’t do a year ago.”

What kinds of tests are available?

A handful of rapid at-home tests are available without a prescription, including the Abbott BinaxNOW, the Ellume COVID-19 Home Test and the Quidel QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test. Prices range from about $10 to $40 per test, though President Joe Biden has announced plans to reduce prices by roughly one-third.

All three detect small viral proteins, called antigens. The tests require rubbing a shallow nasal swab inside your nostrils and then exposing the swab to a few drops of chemicals. They provide results in about 15 minutes.

The tests themselves are fairly straightforward, but each one involves a slightly different procedure, which

should be followed to the letter. “If you’re doing at-home tests, you must read the instructions and follow them meticulously,” said Dr. Patrick Godbey, a former president of the College of American Pathologists.

Aspinall concurred. “This is not the time for creativity,” she said.

How accurate are rapid antigen tests?

Polymerase chain reaction tests, which have typically been considered the gold standard for detecting the virus, are typically performed in a laboratory and involve making many copies of the virus’s genetic material. That process helps PCR tests to detect even minute traces of the virus.

Rapid antigen tests, which do not amplify the virus, are less sensitive than PCR tests. If you take one during the earliest phase of an infection, before the virus has replicated widely, the test could return a false negative.

Some of the at-home antigen tests have an overall sensitivity of roughly 85%, which means that they are catching roughly 85% of people who are infected with the virus and missing 15%.

In some studies, their real-world performance has been even lower.

But the tests are more sensitive in people with symptoms than without and are most sensitive during the first week of symptoms, studies have found.

And antigen tests are excellent at flagging people who have high viral loads — and who are thus most likely to be actively transmitting the virus to others, experts said.

“The more virus you have in your nose, the more virus you’re breathing out into the air, and the more virus other people can then breathe in,” Gronvall said. “The tests are very accurate, and correlate very well with PCR, when people are most infectious.”

Using the tests repeatedly — to routinely screen students for the virus, for instance — can compensate for their lower sensitivity. In one recent study, researchers found that when they tested infected college students and employees every three days, rapid antigen tests success-

fully identified 98% of infections, on par with PCR tests.

When and how should I use them?

Rapid at-home tests are a good option for people who have been exposed to the virus, who want to know whether a sore throat is COVID-19 or just a cold, or who want a little bit of extra assurance before visiting a vulnerable relative or after traveling to a virus hot spot, experts said.

People with symptoms can take a rapid antigen test immediately, experts said, but those who have had a known exposure to the virus should wait three to five days before doing so. Testing too soon, before the virus has had a chance to replicate, increases the odds of a false negative.

“And that is a critical, critical piece,” Aspinall said. “There are a lot of people taking a plane, getting off the plane and saying, ‘I’m negative — I can go visit Grandma.’”

Some businesses, travel authorities and other organizations may not accept the results of at-home tests when proof of a negative test result is required, however.

I tested negative. Now what?

Rapid antigen tests work best when

they are used serially. If you test negative after a possible or known exposure to the virus, or after developing symptoms of COVID-19, you should take a second test a day or two later, experts said.

“Tests are a moment in time,” Gronvall said. “You don’t know the day or the hour” that the virus “breached your immune defenses and took up residence.”

But until the tests are cheaper and more readily available, it may be difficult to persuade people to use them frequently, she noted. “We definitely need more tests on the market, and we need them to be lower cost,” Gronvall said.

I tested positive. Now what?

Rapid antigen tests are highly specific, which means that they generate few false positives. “If you test positive, the error rate is quite low,” Gronvall said.

If you test positive, you should isolate yourself, monitor your symptoms and seek medical care if necessary.

Consumers should also report positive results to their local health authorities.

“If we don’t report tests accurately, we still won’t have a good idea of the actual caseload — how many people are running around that might be contagious, that might be passing this along to other folks,” Godbey said.

Demand for at-home rapid antigen tests has surged in recent months, as the highly infectious Delta variant has spread and schools and offices have reopened.

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

ROOSEVELT CAYMAN ASSET COMPANY II Plaintiff Vs.

IRIS MERCEDES VALENTIN ALVELO

Defendant Civil No.: 19-1048 (GAG). Re: COLLECTION OF MONIES, FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE. NOTICE OF SALE. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO, SS.

To: IRIS MERCEDES VALENTIN ALVELO; ASOCIACION DE RESIDENTES DE RIVER VALLEY, INC.; AND TO THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL:

Judgment was entered in favor of plaintiff for the sum of $140,778.98 in principle, accrued interest as of September 1, 2017 which continue to accrue until full payment of the debt at the rate of 6% per annum, accrued late charges and any other advance, charge, fee or disbursements made by plaintiff on behalf of defendants, in accordance with the mortgage deed, plus costs, and 10% in attorney fees; Pursuant to the judgment, the undersigned Special Master was ordered to sell at public auction for United States currency in cash or certified check without appraisement or right of redemption to the highest bidder to be held on the sidewalk in front of the main gate entrance of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico or any other place designated by said Special Master, to cover the sums adjudged to be paid to the plaintiff, the following property described in the Spanish language: URBANA: Solar radicado en la urbanización “River Valley”, localizada en el Barrio Canóvanas del término municipal de Canóvanas, Puerto Rico, que se describe en el plano de inscripción, con el número, área y colindancias que se relacionan a continuación: Solar número nueve (9) del Bloque “G”, con un área de CUATROCIENTOS SEIS PUNTO CERO CERO (406.00) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, en una distancia de catorce punto cincuenta (14.50) metros lineales con la calle número once (11) de la urbanización; por el Sur, en una distancia de catorce punto cincuenta (14.50) metros lineales, con los solares

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número quince y dieciséis (15 y 16) del mismo bloque; por el Este, en una distancia de veintiocho (28) metros lineales, con el solar número ocho (8) del mismo bloque; y por el Oeste, en una distancia de veintiocho (28) metros lineales, con el solar número diez (10) del mismo bloque. Enclava edificación.

Inscrita al tomo de hoja móvil 337 de Canóvanas, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección III, finca número 14,400.

The mortgage subject of this proceeding is for the principal amount of $158,400.00 with interest at the rate of 6% per annum, constituted by deed number 50, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico on March 9, 2010, before Notary Public Ivonne B. Gonzalez Medrano, recorded at Karibe system on May 3, 2017, 2nd inscription over property 14,400. The property is subject to the following Junior liens: 1. Attachment in favor ASOCIACION DE RESIDENTES DE RIVER VALLEY, INC. with a value of $6,039.00. pursuant to ordered entered on September 15, 2014 under case number FBCI2011-01338 regarding Collection of Monies (Rule 60) before the Court of First Instance, Canóvanas Section in Río Grande, filed by Asociación de Residentes de River Valley Inc., plaintiff, versus Iris M. Valentín Alvelo, defendant.

Recorded at Karibe System on August 4, 2020, Annotation A over Lot 14,400. Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior or preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax liens (express, tacit, implied or legal) or statutory liens, shall continue in effect. It being understood that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The property will be acquired free and clear of all junior liens and encumbrances. THEREFORE, the FIRST PUBLIC SALE shall be held on the 29TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021, AT 10:35 A.M., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $158,400.00. In the event said first public auction does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a SECOND PUBLIC AUCTION shall be held on the 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2021, AT 10:35 A.M., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $105,600.00, 2/3 parts of the minimum bid for the 1st public sale. If said second auc-

tion does not result in the adjudication and sale of the property, a THIRD AUCTION will be held on the 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2021, AT 10:35 A.M., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $79,200.00, ½ of the minimum bid for the 1st public sale. Upon confirmation of the sale, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens. For further particulars, reference is made to the judgment entered by the Court in this case, which can be examined in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico during regular business hours. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, on September 10th, 2021.

AGUEDO DE LA TORRE, SPECIAL MASTER.

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

ROOSEVELT CAYMAN ASSET COMPANY II Plaintiff Vs.

YANET LIRIANO RODRIGUEZ a/k/a YANET LIRIANO FABIAN; IVONNE MARIE COLON OTERO, HENRY COLON OTERO AND JOSE LUIS COLON OTERO, AS MEMBERS OF THE ESTATE OF JOSE JUAN COLON RODRIGUEZ; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM), DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA

Defendants Civil No.: 15-3030 (GAG). Re: FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE - IN REM. NOTICE OF SALE. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO, SS.

To: YANET LIRIANO RODRIGUEZ a/k/a YANET LIRIANO FABIAN; IVONNE MARIE COLON OTERO, HENRY COLON OTERO AND JOSE LUIS COLON OTERO, AS MEMBERS OF THE ESTATE OF JOSE JUAN COLON RODRIGUEZ; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM), DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDAAND TO THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL:

Judgment in favor of plaintiff for the sum of $108,849.53 in principal, deferred principal ba-

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lance of $5,972.05, for a total outstanding principal balance of $114,821.58, accrued interest as of November 18, 2015, which continue to accrue until full payment of the debt at the rate of 5.5% per annum, accrued late charges and any other advance, charge, fee or disbursements made by plaintiff, on behalf of defendants, in accordance with the mortgage deed, plus costs, and ten (10) percent attorney fees; Pursuant to the judgment, the undersigned Special Master was ordered to sell at public auction for United States currency in cash or certified check without appraisement or right of redemption to the highest bidder to be held on the sidewalk in front of the main gate entrance of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico or any other place designated by said Special Master, to cover the sums adjudged to be paid to the plaintiff, the following property described in the Spanish language: RUSTICA: Situada en el barrio Hato Viejo del término municipal de Ciales, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 599.38 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, en 34.897 metros lineales, con el remanente de la finca de la cual se segrega; por el Sur, en 32.760 metros lineales, con la Sucesión Otero; por el Este, en una sola alineación de 19.850 metros lineales, con Abraham Rivera; y por el Oeste, en una sola alineación de 15.894 metros lineales, con terrenos dedicados a uso público. Consta inscrita al folio 85 del tomo 161 de Ciales, finca número 7,701 Bis. Registro de la Propiedad, sección de Manatí. Physical address: SR632 KM 2.2 Int. Hato Viejo , Ciales, Puerto Rico 00638. The mortgage subject of this proceeding is for the principal amount of $111,645.00 with interest at the rate of 5 ½% per annum, constituted by deed number 248, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico on May 25, 2010, before Notary Public Aurora Montalvo Diaz, recorded at page 19 of volume 315 of Ciales, over property 7,701 Bis., 4th inscription. The property is subject to the following Junior liens: 1. Attachment in favor of Commonwealth of Puerto Rico recorded against José J. Colón Rodriguez, Social Security number XXX—XX—3809, in the amount of $1,229.45, pursuant to Certification issued by the Treasury Department, dated June 13th 2013, recorded on September 10, 2013, at page 49 of volume 3, under Law 12 of 2010. 2. Attachment in favor of Commonwealth of Puerto Rico recorded against

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021 José J. Colón Rodriguez, Social Security number XXX— XX—3809, in the amount of $1,476.29, pursuant to Certification issued by the Treasury Department on June 13th 2013, recorded at page 50 of volume 2, under Law 12 of 2010. Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior or preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax liens (express, tacit, implied or legal) or statutory liens, shall continue in effect. It being understood that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The property will be acquired free and clear of all junior liens and encumbrances. THEREFORE, the FIRST PUBLIC SALE shall be held on the 29TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021, AT 10:45 A.M., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $111,645.00. In the event said first public auction does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a SECOND PUBLIC AUCTION shall be held on the 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2021, AT 10:45 A.M., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $74,430.00, 2/3 parts of the minimum bid for the 1st public sale. If said second auction does not result in the adjudication and sale of the property, a THIRD AUCTION will be held on the 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2021, AT 10:45 A.M., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $55,822.50, ½ of the minimum bid for the 1st public sale. Upon confirmation of the sale, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens. For further particulars, reference is made to the judgment entered by the Court in this case, which can be examined in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico during regular business hours. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, on September 10th, 2021.

AGUEDO DE LA TORRE, SPECIAL MASTER.

GRACIELA RIVERA LARRACUENTE AND THE CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP CONSTITUTED THEREIN

Defendant(s) Civil No.: 15-2840 (PAD). Re: COLLECTION OF MONIES, FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE. NOTICE OF SALE. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO, SS.

To: LUIS ALBERTO DELGADO BENITEZ, GRACIELA RIVERA LARRACUENTE AND THE CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP CONSTITUTED THEREIN; CONSEJO DE TITULARES DEL CONDOMINIO PLAYA AZUL I; AND, TO THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL:

Judgment in favor of plaintiff for the sum of $438,993.79, accrued interest which continues to accrue until full payment of the debt at the rate of 3% per annum, deferred principal balance of $34,137.78, accrued late charges and any other advance, charge, fee or disbursements made by plaintiff of defendant(s), in accordance with the mortgage deed, plus costs, and ten (10) percent in attorney fees; Pursuant to the judgment, the undersigned Special Master was ordered to sell at public auction for United States currency in cash or certified check without appraisement or right of redemption to the highest bidder to be held on the sidewalk in front of the main gate entrance of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico or any other place designated by said Special Master, to cover the sums adjudged to be paid to the plaintiff, the following property described in the Spanish language: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Palacio Imperial, localizada en los Barrios Piñas y Ortiz del término municipal de Toa Alta, PR, que se describe en el plano de inscripción de la urbanización con el número, área y colindancias que se relacionan a continuación: Numero del soLEGAL NOTICE lar: #20 del bloque A, Área del IN THE UNITED STATES DIS- solar 600.00 metros cuadrados, TRICT COURT FOR THE DIS- en lindes por el NORTE, con el solar #21 del bloque A en una TRICT OF PUERTO RICO de 30.00 metros; por ROOSEVELT REO PR II distancia el SUR, con el solar número 19 CORP. del bloque A en una distancia Plaintiff Vs. de 30.00 metros; por el ESTE, LUIS ALBERTO con los solares números 33 y 34 del bloque A en una distanDELGADO BENITEZ, cia de 20.00 metros; y por el

The San Juan Daily Star OESTE, con la calle número 3 en una distancia de 20.00 metros. Enclava una vivienda de bloques y hormigón reforzado para una familia. Consta inscrita al folio 163 del tomo 542 de Toa Alta, finca número 27330.

Registro de la Propiedad, Sección Tercera de Bayamon.

The mortgage subject of this proceeding is for the principal amount of Four Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($458,400.00) with interest at the rate of 5½% per annum, constituted by deed number 61, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico on February 27, 2010, before Notary Public Humberto Soto Mainardi as thereafter modified on November 30th, 2012 pursuant to deed number 1055 executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, before Notary Public Magda V. Alsina Figueroa, increasing principal balance to $478,476.00 with interest to 3% per annum. Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior or preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax liens (express, tacit, implied or legal) or statutory liens, shall continue in effect. It being understood that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The property will be acquired free and clear of all junior liens and encumbrances. THEREFORE, the FIRST PUBLIC SALE shall be held on the 29TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021, AT 10:30 A.M., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $478,476.00. In the event said first public auction does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a SECOND PUBLIC AUCTION shall be held on the 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2021, AT 10:30 A.M., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $318,984.00, 2/3 parts of the minimum bid for the 1st public sale. If said second auction does not result in the adjudication and sale of the property, a THIRD AUCTION will be held on the 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2021, AT 10:30 A.M., and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $239,238.00, ½ of the minimum bid for the 1st public sale. The sale to be made by the appointed Special Master is subject to confirmation by the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the deed of conveyance and possession to the property will be executed

and delivered only after such confirmation. For further particulars, the record of the case and of the proceedings may be examined by the interested parties at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardon Ave. Hato Rey, Puerto Rico during regular business hours.

In San Juan, Puerto Rico, on September 10th, 2021. AGUEDO DE LA TORRE, SPECIAL MASTER.

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

PR RECOVERY & DEVELOPMENT JV, LLC Demandante v.

WAFFLER AVENUE, LLC., REY E. RAMON RODRIGUEZ, VÍCTOR M. DEYNES SOTO

Demandados CIVIL NÚM. ACD2017-0051.

SALA: 404. SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO, INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO, EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA. AVISO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA EL PUEBLO DE PUERTO RICO. S.S. YO, JOSE LUIS CRUZ AYALA, el Alguacil que suscribe, por la presente anuncia y hace constar, que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido por la Secretaria del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, quien pagará el importe de la venta en dinero efectivo, en cheque certificado o en cheque de gerente a la orden del alguacil suscribiente en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América el día 20 de octubre de 2021, a las 11:30 de la mañana, en mi oficina localizada en el Centro Judicial de Aguadilla, todo título, derecho o interés que corresponda a las partes codemandadas sobre los bienes inmuebles que se describen a continuación: RUSTICA: Predio de terreno en forma irregular radicado en el Barrio Pueblo de Moca, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 2,730.881 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con carretera estatal #111; por el SUR, con Antigua Carretera Estatal #111; por el ESTE, con Siddartha Méndez Jiménez y Ramon Añeses; y por el OESTE, con acceso que conecta a la actual Carretera Estatal #114 (nueva) con la antigua Carretera Estatal #111. Consta inscrita

The San Juan Daily Star al folio 179 del tomo 380 de Moca, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de San Sebastián, finca número 2,862.

DIRECCIÓN FÍSICA: Solar 1 Barrio Pueblo, Moca, Puerto Rico. AFECTA POR SU PROCEDENCIA: Libre de Cargas.

AFECTA POR SI: HIPOTECA: En garantía de un pagaré a favor de BANCO DE DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO PARA PUERTO RICO, o a su orden, por la suma de doscientos veinticinco mil ($225,000.00), con vencimiento a la presentación e interés variable a; dos por ciento (2%) anual sobre la tasa de interés preferente, no obstante el interés mínimo a cobrar será de siete por ciento (7%), según consta de la escritura doce (12) otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día veintidos (22) de noviembre de dos mil trece (2013) ante el Notario Publico Frank M. Gonzalez Acevedo, inscripción quinta (5ta). CONDICIONES RESTRICTIVAS: Sujeta a condiciones restrictivas en las que el deudor hipotecario no podra gravar o hipotecar de ninguna forma o manera la propiedad hipotecada sin el previo consentimiento escrito del acreedor hipotecario. Así resulta de la escritura doce (12) otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día veintidos (22) de noviembre de dos mil trece (2013) ante el Notario Publico Frank M. Gonzalez Acevedo, que motivo la inscripción quinta (5ta).

ANOTACIÓN DE DEMANDA: Es objeto de esta anotación la hipoteca que surge de la inscripción quinta (5ta) a favor del Banco de Desarrollo Económico para Puerto Rico. DEMANDANTE: Banco de Desarrollo Económico para Puerto Rico.

DEMANDADO: Waffler Avenue, LLC; Rey E. Ramón Rodríguez; Víctor M. Deynes Soto. Cantidad Adeudada: $213,959.56.

EXTREMOS QUE SE SOLICITAN EN LA DEMANDA: La parte demandada incumplió la antes descrita hipoteca habiendo dejado de hacer los pagos acordados resultando a la fecha del 28 de marzo de 2017 los siguientes balances: ¿Principal: $213,959.56, intereses $6,402.40, cargos por mora $261.50, reserva cuenta escrow ($228.57) para un total de $220,394.89. Además de las cantidades antes relacionadas, la parte demandada adeuda la suma estipulada de $22,500.00 en concepto de gastos, costas y honorarios de abogado como penalidad liquida y exigible, pagadera con la mera radicación en corte de la demanda.

Esta obligación continuara en aumento mes tras mes a razón de $53.49. Se solicita al Honorable Registrador que proceda a inscribir esta demanda permitiendo a la parte demandante tomar posesión física de dicho inmueble para la venta en publica subasta. Todo según consta

de la Demanda expedida por el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Aguadilla, en el casonumero ACD2017-0051 sobre Cobro de Dinero, del día 28 de marzo de 2017, que motivo la Anotación “A”. El gravamen objeto de ejecución en este procedimiento es la hipoteca que surge de la Escritura de Hipoteca número doce (12) otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día veintidos (22) de noviembre de dos mil trece (2013) ante el Notario Publico Frank M. Gonzalez Acevedo, en la cual se establece como precio mínimo para la primera subasta la suma de $225,000.00. De no adjudicarse la propiedad en la primera subasta, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA, en las mismas oficinas de este Alguacil, el día 27de octubre de 2021, a las 11:30 de la mañana.

El precio mínimo para la segunda subasta serán dos terceras partes (2/3) del tipo mínimo que se pactó par la primera subasta, o sea, $150,000.00. De no adjudicarse la propiedad en esa segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en las mismas oficinas de este Alguacil, el día 3 de noviembre de 2021, a las 11:30 de la mañana.

El precio mínimo para la tercera subasta será la mitad (1/2) del tipo mínimo que se pactó para la primera subasta, o sea, $112,500.00. Esta subasta se hará para satisfacer a la Parte Demandante, hasta donde alcance, el importe adeudado bajo la Sentencia en este caso, que al 23 de enero de 2018 ascendía a $236,559.16, desglosado en $213,959.56 de principal, $22,502.86 de intereses acumulados, más los que se continúen acumulando hasta el saldo total y completo de la deuda a razón de $53.49 diarios y $261.50 de cargos por mora, menos ($164.76) de reserva cuenta escrow, y una cantidad adicional de $22,500.00 por concepto de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, según pactados. Se entiende que todo licitador que comparezca a la subasta señalada en este caso acepta como bastante la titulación que da base a las mismas. La venta en pública subasta de la propiedad descrita anteriormente se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen posterior que afecte dicha propiedad. Se entiende que cualquier carga y/o gravamen anterior y/o preferente, si lo hubiera, al crédito que da base a esta ejecución, continuará subsistente, entendiéndose, además, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. POR LA PRESENTE, se le notifica a los titulares de créditos y/o cargas registrales posteriores, si alguno, que se celebrarán las SUBASTAS en las fechas, horas y sitio anteriormente señalados, y se les

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 invita a que concurran a dichas subastas, si les conviniere, o se les invita a satisfacer, antes del remate, el importe del crédito, sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del Acreedor ejecutante, siempre y cuando reúnan los requisitos y cualificaciones de Ley para que se pueda efectuar tal subrogación. SE HACE CONSTAR que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado están de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables, bajo el epígrafe de este caso. Y PARA SU PUBLICACIÓN en el tablón de edictos de este Tribunal y en dos (2) lugares públicos del Municipio dónde se celebrarán las subastas señaladas. Además, en un periódico de circulación general en dos ocasiones y mediante correo certificado a la última dirección conocida de la parte demandada. EXPEDIDO el presente EDICTO DE SUBASTA en Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, a16 de septiembre de 2021. JOSE LUIS CRUZ AYALA, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA.

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

VACATION OWNERSHIP LENDING, L.P. Demandante Vs.

JULIO HÉCTOR PAGÁN BRIGNONI, FULANO Y SUTANA DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE NITZA IVETTE PÉREZ HERNÁNDEZ

Demandado Civil Núm.: VB2019CV00563.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO / EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, ALG. FREDDY OMAR RODRÍGUEZ COLLAZO, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de sentencia que se me libró con fecha 9 de junio de 2021, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Número de Catastro: Propiedad Horizontal: CONDOMINIO CLUB VACACIONAL HACIENDA DEL MAR de Vega Alta. Apartamento: A 204 SEMANA 13. Cabida: 101.42 Metros Cuadrados loca-

ted in the Sabana Ward of the Municipality of Vega Alta. This specific vacation club right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned A-204 and includes the right to use such unit during the 13 week of each year until December thirty one (31) of the year two thousand seventy (2070), such week commencing at twelve noon (12:00pm) on the 13 Saturday of each calendar year and ending at twelve noon (12:00pm) of the same day of the following week, coupled with the membership in the Hyatt Vacation Club or a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of a right to use a specific week in Unit A-204, the use of said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of time prior to the commencement of said interval. In the absence of such exercise, other owners of vacation club rights in the Hacienda del Mar Vacation Club Regime and other owners of the timeshare or Vacation Club Rights in resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to which this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club’s right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of Hacienda del Mar, a Vacation Club Regime to the Vacation Club Regime. This Vacation Club Right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 2.63132% in the Facilities and common expenses of the vacation club regime. Se separa del Régimen Vacacional Haciendas del Mar inscrito al folio 15 del Tomo 232 de Vega Alta, finca 12,634. Consta inscrita al tomo de hoja móvil número 44 de Vega Alta, inscripción 1ra.

Finca 12,796. La finca 12,796 está gravada con la siguiente hipoteca cuya ejecución se solicita en la subasta objeto de este edicto: Hipoteca: Afecta por sí a hipoteca en garantía de pagaré a favor de Vacation Ownership Lending, LP, por la suma principal de $18,450.00, intereses al 17% anual, suscrito bajo testimonio número 0050, vencedero el 1ro de octubre de 2009, constituida mediante la escritura 74, otorgada en San Juan el 16 de septiembre de 1999 ante el notario José Luis Nieto, inscrito en tomo de hoja móvil número 44 de Vega Alta, según inscripción 2da. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Vacation Ownership Lending L.P. el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $2,472.41 de prin-

cipal. El tipo mínimo de licitación con relación a la antes descrita propiedad y la fecha y hora de cada subasta es como sigue: PRIMERA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 9 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA. Tipo mínimo: $18,450.00. Si no produjere remate o adjudicación la primera subasta, se procederá a una segunda subasta y servirá de tipo mínimo 2/3 partes del tipo mínimo inicial, $12,300.00. SEGUNDA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 16 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en esta segunda subasta, se procederá a una tercera subasta, en esta el tipo mínimo será la ½ del tipo mínimo inicial, $9,225.00.

TERCERA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 23 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA. Las subastas de dicha propiedad se llevarán a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, es decir, dinero en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del o la Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate.

La propiedad a ser ejecutada, se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Si se declara desierta la tercera subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si esta fuere igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, y abonándose dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta fuese mayor.

Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Vega Baja, durante horas laborables. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de

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Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones. Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y el cuartel de la policía de dicho Municipio, además en la colecturía de Manatí, por no haber ninguna en Vega Baja.

Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja.

En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 30 de septiembre de 2021.

ALG. FREDDY OMAR RODRÍGUEZ COLLAZO, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR.

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

VACATION OWNERSHIP LENDING, L.P. Demandante Vs.

MARÍA ANTONIA CACHO CACHO; FULANO Y SUTANA DE TAL, COMO MIEMBROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE OCTAVIO GÓMEZ RIVERA

Demandados Civil Núm.: VB2019CV00562.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, ALG. FREDDY OMAR RODRÍGUEZ COLLAZO, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de sentencia que se me libró con fecha 9 de septiembre de 2021, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Número de catastro: Propiedad Horizontal: CONDOMINIO CLUB VACACIONAL HACIENDA DEL MAR de Vega Alta. Apartamento Multivacacional: APARTAMENTO A-204 SEMANA 33. Cabida: 101.42 Metros Cuadrados. located in the Sabana Ward of the Municipality of Vega Alta.

This specific vacation club right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned Unit A-204, and includes the right to use such unit during the 33, week of each year

until December 31 of the Year 2070, such week commencing at 12:00 noon on the 33, Saturday of each calendar year and ending at 12:00 noon of the same day of the following week, coupled with the membership in the Hyatt Vacation Club o a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of a right to use a specific week in Unit A-204, the use of the said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of the time prior to the commencement of said interval. In the absence of such exercise, other owners of vacation club rights in the HACIENDAS DEL MAR, VACATION CLUB REGIME and other owners of timeshare or vacation club rights in resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to with this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first come first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of Hacienda del Mar, a Vacation Club Regime to the vacation club regime. This vacation club right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 2.63132% in the Facilities and common expenses of the vacation club regime. Se separa del Régimen Vacacional Haciendas del Mar, finca 12,634 folio 15 de Tomo 232 de Vega Alta.

Consta inscrita al tomo de hoja móvil número 45 de Vega Alta, inscripción 1ra. Finca Número 12,817. La finca 12,817 está gravada con la siguiente hipoteca cuya ejecución se solicita en la subasta objeto de este edicto: Hipoteca: Afecta por sí a hipoteca en garantía de pagaré a favor de Vacation Ownership Lending, LP, por la suma principal de $10,350.00, intereses al 15% anual, vencedero el 1ro de octubre de 2006, suscrito bajo affidavit número 51, tasada en $10,350, constituida mediante la escritura 76, otorgada en San Juan el 16 de septiembre de 1999 ante el notario José Luis Nieto Mingo, inscrito en tomo de hoja móvil número 45 de Vega Alta, según inscripción 2da. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Vacation Ownership Lending L.P. el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $3,485.34 de principal. El tipo mínimo de licitación con relación a la antes descrita propiedad y la fecha y hora de cada subasta es como

sigue: PRIMERA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 9 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA. Tipo mínimo: $10,350.00. Si no produjere remate o adjudicación la primera subasta, se procederá a una segunda subasta y servirá de tipo mínimo 2/3 partes del tipo mínimo inicial, $6,900.00. SEGUNDA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 16 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en esta segunda subasta, se procederá a una tercera subasta, en esta el tipo mínimo será la ½ del tipo mínimo inicial, $5,175.00.

TERCERA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 23 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA. Las subastas de dicha propiedad se llevarán a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, es decir, dinero en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del o la Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate.

La propiedad a ser ejecutada, se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Si se declara desierta la tercera subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si esta fuere igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, y abonándose dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta fuese mayor.

Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Vega Baja, durante horas laborables. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días

26 entre ambas publicaciones. Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y el cuartel de la policía de dicho Municipio, además en la colecturía de Manatí, por no haber ninguna en Vega Baja.

Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja.

En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 30 de septiembre de 2021.

ALG. FREDDY OMAR RODRÍGUEZ COLLAZO, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR.

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

VACATION OWNERSHIP LENDING, L.P. Demandante Vs.

CHARLES THOMAS HOLMAN, LISA TICINO HOLMAN Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES, COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: VB2019CV00716.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, ALG. FREDDY OMAR RODRÍGUEZ COLLAZO, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de sentencia que se me libró con fecha 9 de junio de 2021, por la Secretaría de este Tribunal, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: VACATION CLUB RIGHT: Unit Week 1.

Vacation Club Right corresponding to Unit B-705 of Hacienda del Mar Vacation club Régimen, located on the Sabana Ward of the Municipality of Vega Alta.

This specific vacation club right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned Unit B-705, and includes the right to use such unit during the 01, week of each year until December 31 of the Year 2070, such week commencing at 12:00 noon on the 01, Saturday of each calendar year and ending at 12:00 noon of the

same day of the following week, coupled with the membership in the Hyatt Vacation Club o a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of a right to use a specific week in Unit B-705, the use of the said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of the time prior to the commencement of said interval. In the absence of such exercise, other owners of vacation club rights in the HACIENDAS DEL MAR, VACATION CLUB REGIME and other owners of timeshare or vacation club rights in resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to with this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first come first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of Hacienda del Mar, a Vacation Club Regime to the vacation club regime.

This vacation club right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 1.2194% in the Facilities and common expenses of the vacation club regime. Se separa del Régimen Vacacional Haciendas del Mar, finca 14,167.

Consta inscrita al tomo Karibe del Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, sección III, término municipal de Vega Alta, Finca 20,790. La finca 20,790 está gravada con la siguiente hipoteca cuya ejecución se solicita en la subasta objeto de este edicto: Hipoteca: Afecta por sí a hipoteca en garantía de pagaré a favor de Vacation Ownership Lending, LP, por la suma principal de $19,260.00, intereses al 12.49% anual, vencedero el 10 de enero de 2016, affidavit número 6380, tasada en $19,260.00, constituida mediante la Escritura Pública número 326 otorgada en San Juan el 22 de septiembre de 2006 ante la Notario Frances R. Ramírez Sánchez, inscrito en Sistema Karibe, según inscripción 2da. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Vacation Ownership Lending L.P. el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $16,476.47 de principal. El tipo mínimo de licitación con relación a la antes descrita propiedad y la fecha y hora de cada subasta es como sigue: PRIMERA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 9 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA. Tipo mínimo: $19,260.00. Si no produjere re-

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mate o adjudicación la primera subasta, se procederá a una segunda subasta y servirá de tipo mínimo 2/3 partes del tipo mínimo inicial, $12,840.00. SEGUNDA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 16 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en esta segunda subasta, se procederá a una tercera subasta, en esta el tipo mínimo será la ½ del tipo mínimo inicial, $9,630.00.

TERCERA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 23 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA. Las subastas de dicha propiedad se llevarán a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, es decir, dinero en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del o la Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate.

La propiedad a ser ejecutada, se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Si se declara desierta la tercera subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si esta fuere igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, y abonándose dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta fuese mayor.

Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Vega Baja, durante horas laborables. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones. Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares pú-

blicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y el cuartel de la policía de dicho Municipio, además en la colecturía de Manatí, por no haber ninguna en Vega Baja.

Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja.

En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 30 de septiembre de 2021.

ALG. FREDDY OMAR RODRÍGUEZ COLLAZO, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR.

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

HACIENDA DEL MAR OWNERS ASSOCIATION Demandante Vs.

ELLIOT RAFAEL ORTEGA TORRES, SHIRLEY YAMILETCY MARCANO ROSARIO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandada Civil Núm.: CA2018CV00867.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, ALG. FREDDY OMAR RODRÍGUEZ COLLAZO, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Vega Baja, al Público HAGO SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que se me libró con fecha de 15 de septiembre de 2021, por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Carolina, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad inmueble perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: Número de Catastro: Propiedad Multivacacional: CONDOMINIO CLUB VACACIONAL HACIENDA DEL MAR de Vega Alta.

Apartamento Multivacacional: A 301 SEMANA 41. Cabida: 101.42 Metros Cuadrados located in the Sabana Ward of the Municipality of Vega Alta. This specific vacation club right is coupled with a special property right to the above mentioned Unit A-301 and includes the right to use such unit during the 41 week of each year until December 31, of the year 2070, such week commencing at 12:00 noon on the 41th Saturday of each calendar year and ending at 12:00 noon of the same day of the following week, coupled with the membership

in the Hyatt Vacation Club o a successor club. Notwithstanding this specific vacation club right allocation of right to use a specific week in Unit A-301 the use of the said unit during the described time interval is subject to the exercise by the owner of certain priority rights during a fixed period of the prior to the commencement of said interval. In the absence of such exercise, other owners of vacation club rights in the Haciendas del Mar, Vacation Club Regime and owners of timeshare or vacation club rights in resorts throughout the world affiliated to the Hyatt Vacation Club, may use the unit to with this vacation right pertains during the above described interval on a first come, first come, first serve reservation basis, and the owner of this vacation club right may use units of this Vacation Club Regime and in such other affiliated resorts, as more fully described in the Deed of Dedication of Hacienda del Mar, a Vacation Club Regime to the vacation club regime. This vacation club right has been assigned a share of 1/52 of 2.63132 % in the Facilities and common expenses of the vacation club regime. Esta descripción de la propiedad corresponde a la finca número 15,620 inscrita al tomo de hoja móvil número 88 de Vega Alta, inscripción 1ra. Registro de la Propiedad Bayamón, Sección III. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Hacienda del Mar Owners Associaton el importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: $8,918.86 por concepto de cuotas de mantenimiento de los elementos comunes vencidos correspondientes a la unidad A 301, semana 41.

La fecha y hora de la subasta es como sigue: SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 9 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:45 DE LA MAÑANA. La subasta de dicha propiedad se llevará a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Vega Baja, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Si se declara desierta la subasta se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse al demandante la finca dentro de los veinte (20)

días siguientes, si así lo estimare conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Carolina, durante horas laborables.

Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico dos (2) veces por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones.

Se fijará, además, por espacio de dos (2) semanas mediante avisos por escrito visiblemente colocados en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán: la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la comandancia de la Policía más cercana al Tribunal de Vega Baja y además, en la colecturía del Municipio de Manatí, por no haber colecturía en Vega Baja. Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 30 de septiembre de 2021. ALG. FREDDY OMAR RODRÍGUEZ COLLAZO, ALGUACIL SUPERIOR.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

CHAU KIM NGUYEN

Demandados Civil Núm.: FA2019CV01083.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO ANUNCIANDO PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe, funcionario del Tribunal de Fajardo, Puerto Rico, por la presente anuncia y hace saber al público en general que en cumplimiento con la Sentencia dictada en este caso con fecha 10 de abril de 2021 y según Orden y Mandamiento del 1ro de junio de 2021 librado por este honorable Tribunal, procederé a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor, y por dinero en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal con todo título derecho y/o interés

de la parte demandada sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Propiedad Horizontal: Unidad Residencial con número PH-1 del Bloque (“Cluster”) A del Edificio Olas del Régimen de Propiedad Horizontal conocido como Condominio Hillside Village, sito en el Barrio Mameyes del término municipal de Río Grande, Puerto Rico. Consta de dos plantas con un área aproximada de construcción de dos mil cuatrocientos veintitrés (2423) pies cuadrados, equivalente a doscientos veinticinco metros cuadrados con diez centímetros (225.10). Colinda por el NORTE, con áreas comunes; por el SUR, con áreas comunes; por el ESTE, con áreas comunes; por el OESTE, con apartamento número A-PH-2.

Esta unidad es el modelo típico. Su entrada es al lado Sur en el cuarto piso del edificio a través de un portal techado y da a un pasillo de entrada que conecta al área de sala-comedor en el lado Oeste, que a su vez da a un balcón en el lado Norte. La cocina se encuentra en el lado Oeste. Consta de tres (3) dormitorios con clóset, uno de ellos “máster” con baño, un área para “laundry”, dos clósets y un baño en el pasillo que conecta a los dormitorios.

Al lado Norte se encuentra una escalera que lleva al segundo nivel al área de terraza que consta de una parte techada y parte sin techar de aproximadamente novecientos (900) pies cuadrados, equivalente a ochenta y tres metros cuadrados con sesenta y un centímetros (83.61). Tiene asignado los estacionamientos número 130 y 131. Tiene una participación de ocho mil cuatrocientos cuarenta y tres diez milésimas de un por ciento (0.8443%) en los elementos comunes y limitados. FINCA NÚMERO: 26,015, inscrita al folio 187 del tomo 481 de Río Grande, sección III de Carolina. Dirección Física: COND. HILLSIDE VILLAGE PH-1 A (CLUSTER) EDIF. OLAS RÍO GRANDE PR 00745. Se anuncia por medio de este edicto que la PRIMERA SUBASTA habrá de celebrarse el día 2 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi oficina sita en el edificio que ocupa el Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Fajardo. Siendo ésta la primera subasta que se celebrará en este caso, será el precio mínimo aceptable como oferta en la Primera Subasta, eso es el tipo mínimo pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca para la propiedad, la suma de $290,000.00. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta primera subasta por dicha suma mínima, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 9 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar antes seña-

lado en la cual el precio mínimo serán dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $193,333.33. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta segunda subasta por el tipo mínimo indicado en el párrafo anterior, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en el mismo lugar antes señalado el día 18 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la cual el tipo mínimo aceptable como oferta será la mitad (1/2) del precio mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $145,000.00. Si se declare desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo mínimo de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor.

Con el importe de esta venta se habrá de satisfacer el balance de la sentencia dictada en este caso el cual consiste en el pago de $159,403.45 de principal, más intereses convenidos al 5.375% anual más recargos hasta su pago, más el pago de lo pactado en la sentencia para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. Se dispone que una vez celebrada la subasta y vendido el inmueble relacionado, el alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial a los nuevos dueños dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la celebración de la Subasta. 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 demandado/deudor la ocupen. El Alguacil de este Tribunal efectuará el lanzamiento de los ocupantes de ser necesario. Si la subasta es adjudicada a un tercero y luego se deja sin efecto, el tercero a favor de quién se adjudicó la subasta solo tendrá derecho a la devolución del monto consignado más no tendrá derecho a entablar recurso o reclamo adicional alguno (judicial o extrajudicial) contra el demandante y/o el acreedor y/o inversionista, dueño pagaré y/o su abogado.

Por la presente también, se notifica e informa a Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal, personas desconocidas que puedan tener derechos en la propiedad o título objeto de este edicto.

La Venta en Pública Subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga y 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 eso fuera necesario, a los efectos de cualquier persona o personas con algún

The San Juan Daily Star interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha Subasta. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría de este Tribunal durante horas laborables y para la concurrencia de los licitadores expido el presente Edicto que se publicará en un periódico de circulación diaria en toda la Isla de Puerto Rico por espacio dos (2) semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana y se fijará, además, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Alcaldía y la Colecturía de Rentas Internas del Municipio donde se celebrará la Subasta y en la Colecturía más cercana del lugar de la residencia de la parte demandada. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente que firmo y sello, hoy día 24 de junio de 2021. SHIRLEY SÁNCHEZ MARTÍNEZ, ALGUACIL REGIONAL #161.

DENISE BRUNO ORTIZ, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR #266, SALA SUPERIOR DE FAJARDO.

PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe, funcionario del Tribunal de Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, por la presente anuncia y hace saber al público en general que en cumplimiento con la Sentencia dictada en este caso con fecha 14 de junio de 2021 y según Orden y Mandamiento del 5 de agosto de 2021 librado por este honorable Tribunal, procederé a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor, y por dinero en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal con todo título derecho y/o interés de la parte demandada sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: RUSTICA: Parcela marcada con el #367 en el plano de parcelación de la comunidad rural San Antonio del barrio Higuillar del término municipal de Dorado, con una cabida superficial de trescientos sesenta y nueve punto cincuenta y dos metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con carretera estatal número 696; por el SUR, con parcela #389 de la comunidad; por el ESTE, con parcela #366 de la comunidad; por el OESTE, con parcela #368 de la comunidad.

FINCA NÚMERO: 8,300, inscrita al folio 260 del tomo 168 de Dorado, sección IV de Bayamón. Dirección Física: 367 ARENAL HIGUILLAR WARD DORADO, PR 00646. Se anuncia por medio de este edicto LEGAL NOTICE que la PRIMERA SUBASTA ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO habrá de celebrarse el día 2 DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, SALA SUPERIOR DE TOA en mi oficina sita en el en el edificio que ocupa el Tribunal ALTA BANCO POPULAR DE Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Toa Alta. Siendo PUERTO RICO ésta la primera subasta que se Demandante Vs. celebrará en este caso, será el EDGARDO LUIS precio mínimo aceptable como MERCADO SANTANA oferta en la Primera Subasta, eso es el tipo mínimo pactado T/C/C EDGARDO L. MERCADO SANTANA, en la Escritura de Hipoteca para la propiedad, la suma SU ESPOSA MARIA de $62,800.00. De no haber DE LOS ANGELES remanente o adjudicación en PABON SERRANO esta primera subasta por dicha suma mínima, se celebrará una T/C/C MARIE ANGIE PABON SERRANO Y LA SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 9 NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE DE LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, BIENES GANANCIALES en el mismo lugar antes señaCOMPUESTA POR lado en la cual el precio mínimo serán dos terceras (2/3) partes AMBOS; EUGENIO GONZÁLEZ CARDONA, del tipo mínimo pactado en la de hipoteca, la suma SU ESPOSA CARMEN escritura de $41,866.66. De no haber reFELÍCITA GARCÍA manente o adjudicación en esta SERRANO Y LA segunda subasta por el tipo SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE mínimo indicado en el párrafo BIENES GANANCIALES anterior, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en el mismo COMPUESTA POR lugar antes señalado el día 16 AMBOS; MINISTERIO DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A DE ESPERANZA Y LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la cual el tipo mínimo aceptable MISERICORDIA EN como oferta será la mitad (1/2) CRISTO, INC. del precio mínimo pactado en la Demandados Civil Núm.: BY2019CV03200. escritura de hipoteca, la suma Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO de $31,400.00. Si se declare Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTE- desierta la tercera subasta se CA. EDICTO ANUNCIANDO adjudicará la finca a favor del

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo mínimo de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor. Con el importe de esta venta se habrá de satisfacer el balance de la sentencia dictada en este caso el cual consiste en el pago de $44,431.98 de principal, más intereses convenidos al 8.00% anual más recargos hasta su pago, más el pago de lo pactado en la sentencia para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. Se dispone que una vez celebrada la subasta y vendido el inmueble relacionado, el alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial a los nuevos dueños dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la celebración de la Subasta. 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 demandado/deudor la ocupen. El Alguacil de este Tribunal efectuará el lanzamiento de los ocupantes de ser necesario. Si la subasta es adjudicada a un tercero y luego se deja sin efecto, el tercero a favor de quién se adjudicó la subasta solo tendrá derecho a la devolución del monto consignado más no tendrá derecho a entablar recurso o reclamo adicional alguno (judicial o extrajudicial) contra el demandante y/o el acreedor y/o inversionista, dueño pagaré y/o su abogado.

Por la presente también se notifica e informa a Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal, personas desconocidas que puedan tener derechos en la propiedad o título objeto de este edicto. La Venta en Pública Subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga y 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 eso fuera necesario, a los efectos de cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha Subasta. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes.

Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría de este Tribunal durante horas laborables y para la concurrencia de los licitadores

expido el presente Edicto que se publicará en un periódico de circulación diaria en toda la Isla de Puerto Rico por espacio dos (2) semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana y se fijará, además, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Alcaldía y en el Cuartel Estatal de Policía del Municipio donde se celebrará la Subasta y en el Cuartel Estatal de Policía más cercana del lugar de la residencia de la parte demandada. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente que firmo y sello, hoy día 25 de agosto de 2021.

Rosamarie Meléndez Peña, ALGUACIL, SALA SUPERIOR DE TOA ALTA.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

SUCESIÓN DE JOSÉ ANGEL DE LEÓN NAZARIO T/C/C JOSÉ ANGEL FLORES NAZARIO, COMPUESTA POR SU VIUDA MARGARITA SANTANA CALDERÓN, POR SÍ; SUS HEREDEROS CONOCIDOS JESUS FLORES SANTANA Y AIXA FLORES SANTANA; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERÉS EN DICHA SUCESIÓN

Demandados Civil Núm.: CG2018CV02418.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO ANUNCIANDO PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe, funcionario del Tribunal de Caguas, Puerto Rico, por la presente anuncia y hace saber al público en general que en cumplimiento con la Sentencia dictada en este caso con fecha 13 de marzo de 2019, y según Orden y Mandamiento del 3 de mayo de 2019 librado por este honorable Tribunal, procederé a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor, y por dinero en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal con todo título derecho y/o interés de la parte demandada sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: RUSTICA: Solar número diez (10) de la manzana A, según el plano de inscripción del proyecto de solares denominado Villa Alegre, radicado en la zona urbana del término municipal de Gurabo, Puerto Rico. Dicho solar tiene un área de ciento sesenta y uno punto

cincuenta y cinco (161.55) metros cuadrados, y colinda por el NORTE, con solar A guión dieciséis (A-16), distancia de catorce punto veintisiete (14.27) metros; por el SUR, con solar A guión once (A-11), distancia de catorce punto diez (14.10) metros; por el ESTE, con solar A guión once (A-11), distancia de diez punto cuarenta y ocho (10.48) metros; por el OESTE, con calle existente, distancia de doce punto setenta y dos (12.72) metros. FINCA NÚMERO: 7,219, inscrita al folio 264 del tomo 188 de Gurabo, sección II de Caguas. Dirección Física: VILLA ALEGRE (VILLA ALEGRE COMMUNITY) 10-A GURABO PR 00778.

Se anuncia por medio de este edicto que la PRIMERA SUBASTA habrá de celebrarse el día 3 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi oficina sita en el edificio que ocupa el Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Caguas. Siendo ésta la primera subasta que se celebrará en este caso, será el precio mínimo aceptable como oferta en la Primera Subasta, eso es el tipo mínimo pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca para la propiedad, la suma de $39,950.00. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta primera subasta por dicha suma mínima, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 10 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar antes señalado en la cual el precio mínimo serán dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $26,633.33. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta segunda subasta por el tipo mínimo indicado en el párrafo anterior, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en el mismo lugar antes señalado el día 18 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la cual el tipo mínimo aceptable como oferta será la mitad (1/2) del precio mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $19,975.00. Si se declare desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo mínimo de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor. Con el importe de esta venta se habrá de satisfacer el balance de la sentencia dictada en este caso el cual consiste en el pago de $28,416.65 de principal, más intereses convenidos al 9.75% anual más recargos hasta su pago, más el pago de lo pactado en la sentencia para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. Se dispone que una vez celebrada la subasta y vendido el inmueble relacionado, el al-

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guacil pondrá en posesión judicial a los nuevos dueños dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la celebración de la Subasta. 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 demandado/deudor la ocupen. El Alguacil de este Tribunal efectuará el lanzamiento de los ocupantes de ser necesario. Si la subasta es adjudicada a un tercero y luego se deja sin efecto, el tercero a favor de quién se adjudicó la subasta solo tendrá derecho a la devolución del monto consignado más no tendrá derecho a entablar recurso o reclamo adicional alguno (judicial o extrajudicial) contra el demandante y/o el acreedor y/o inversionista, dueño pagaré y/o su abogado.

Por la presente, también se notifica e informa a Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal, personas desconocidas que puedan tener derechos en la propiedad o título objeto de este edicto.

La Venta en Pública Subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga y 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 eso fuera necesario, a los efectos de cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha Subasta. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría de este Tribunal durante horas laborables y para la concurrencia de los licitadores expido el presente Edicto que se publicará en un periódico de circulación diaria en toda la Isla de Puerto Rico por espacio dos (2) semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana y se fijará, además, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Alcaldía y la Colecturía de Rentas Internas del Municipio donde se celebrará la Subasta y en la Colecturía más cercana del lugar de la residencia de la parte demandada. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente que firmo y sello, hoy día 22 de septiembre de 2021. ÁNGEL GÓMEZ GÓMEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA #593, SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS.

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

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION T/C/C FANNIE MAE Demandante Vs.

SUCESION DE AMARILIS BAERGA APONTE COMPUESTA POR SUS HEREDEROS CONOCIDOS KALINDI RIVERA BAERGA Y OMAR RIVERA BAERGA; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERÉS EN DICHA SUCESIÓN; KALINDI RIVERA BAERGA, SU ESPOSO EDUARDO SANTOS VÉLEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS; OMAR RIVERA BAERGA, SU ESPOSA WALESKA TORRES GUTIÉRREZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: CG2019CV03276.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO ANUNCIANDO PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe, funcionario del Tribunal de Caguas, Puerto Rico, por la presente anuncia y hace saber al público en general que en cumplimiento con la Sentencia dictada en este caso con fecha 21 de junio de 2021, y según Orden y Mandamiento del 26 de agosto de 2021 librado por este honorable Tribunal, procederé a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor, y por dinero en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal con todo título derecho y/o interés de la parte demandada sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar radicado en el Barrio Cañabon de la Urbanización Terra Linda del término municipal de Caguas, con una cabida superficial de 500.00 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE en 12.50 metros con la calle B de dicha urbanización; por el SUR, en 12.50 metros, con solar comercial; por el ESTE en 40.00 metros, con el solar A; y por el OESTE en 40.00 metros con el solar #8. Enclava edificación. NOTA: Según la inscrip-

ción 5ta, colinda por el ESTE, con el solar A y por el OESTE, con el solar 8 de la finca principal. FINCA NUMERO: 19,366, inscrita al folio 118 del tomo 447 de Caguas, sección I de Caguas. Dirección Física: BARRIO CAÑABON URB. TERRA LINDA 5 CALLE SEVILLAS CAGUAS PR 00725. Se anuncia por medio de este edicto que la PRIMERA SUBASTA habrá de celebrarse el día 3 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:45 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi oficina sita en el edificio que ocupa el Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Caguas.

Siendo ésta la primera subasta que se celebrará en este caso, será el precio mínimo aceptable como oferta en la Primera Subasta, eso es el tipo mínimo pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca para la propiedad, la suma de $85,500.00. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta primera subasta por dicha suma mínima, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 10 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:45 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar antes señalado en la cual el precio mínimo serán dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $57,000.00. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta segunda subasta por el tipo mínimo indicado en el párrafo anterior, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en el mismo lugar antes señalado el día 18 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:45 DE LA MAÑANA, en la cual el tipo mínimo aceptable como oferta será la mitad (1/2) del precio mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $42,750.00.

Si se declare desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo mínimo de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor.

Con el importe de esta venta se habrá de satisfacer el balance de la sentencia dictada en este caso el cual consiste en el pago de $71,238.17 de principal, más intereses convenidos al 5.75% anual más recargos hasta su pago, más el pago de lo pactado en la sentencia para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. Se dispone que una vez celebrada la subasta y vendido el inmueble relacionado, el alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial a los nuevos dueños dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la celebración de la Subasta. 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

28 tolerancia del demandado/deudor la ocupen. El Alguacil de este Tribunal efectuará el lanzamiento de los ocupantes de ser necesario. Si la subasta es adjudicada a un tercero y luego se deja sin efecto, el tercero a favor de quién se adjudicó la subasta solo tendrá derecho a la devolución del monto consignado más no tendrá derecho a entablar recurso o reclamo adicional alguno (judicial o extrajudicial) contra el demandante y/o el acreedor y/o inversionista, dueño pagaré y/o su abogado.

Por la presente también se notifica e informa a Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal, personas desconocidas que puedan tener derechos en la propiedad o título objeto de este edicto. La Venta en Pública Subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga y 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 eso fuera necesario, a los efectos de cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha Subasta. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría de este Tribunal durante horas laborables y para la concurrencia de los licitadores expido el presente Edicto que se publicará en un periódico de circulación diaria en toda la Isla de Puerto Rico por espacio dos (2) semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana y se fijará, además, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Alcaldía y la Colecturía de Rentas Internas del Municipio donde se celebrará la Subasta y en la Colecturía más cercana del lugar de la residencia de la parte demandada. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente que firmo y sello, hoy día 22 de septiembre de 2021. ÁNGEL GÓMEZ GÓMEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA #593, SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS.

SALCEDO Y SUCESIÓN DE MARÍA CRISTINA RODRÍGUEZ MATOS; AMBAS COMPUESTAS POR SUS HEREDEROS CONOCIDOS JOSÉ ALBERTO BARRETO RODRÍGUEZ T/C/C JOSÉ ALBERTO BARRETO Y MARIA ISABEL BARRETO RODRIGUEZ; FULANO DE TAL COMO HEREDERO DESCONOCIDO Y/O PARTE CON INTERÉS EN DICHAS SUCESIONES

Demandados Civil Núm.: AR2019CV01391.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO ANUNCIANDO PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe, funcionario del Tribunal de Manatí, Puerto Rico, por la presente anuncia y hace saber al público en general que en cumplimiento con la Sentencia dictada en este caso con fecha 6 de diciembre de 2019 y según Orden y Mandamiento del 11 de febrero de 2020 librado por este honorable Tribunal, procederé a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor, y por dinero en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal con todo título derecho y/o interés de la parte demandada sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: RÚSTICA: Parcela #104 de la Comunidad Rural Alturas de Yanes del barrio Florida Adentro del término municipal de Florida, con una cabida superficial de 336.91 metros cuadrados y en lindes al NORTE, con calle #5 de la comunidad; al SUR, con terrenos de Benito Mendoza; al ESTE, con parcela #105 de la comunidad; y al OESTE, con parcela #103 de la comunidad.

FINCA NÚMERO: 2,209, inscrita al folio 160 del tomo 53 de Florida, Registro de Manatí.

Dirección Física: COMUNIDAD RURAL ALTURAS DE YANES PARCELA 104 CALLE AMAPOLA FLORIDA PR 00660.

Se anuncia por medio de este edicto que la PRIMERA SUBASTA habrá de celebrarse el día 16 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi oficina sita en el edificio que ocupa el Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Manati. Siendo ésta la primera subasta que se LEGAL NOTICE celebrará en este caso, será el ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO precio mínimo aceptable como DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- oferta en la Primera Subasta, NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA eso es el tipo mínimo pactado SALA SUPERIOR DE MANATÍ en la Escritura de Hipoteca FEDERAL NATIONAL para la propiedad, la suma de $76,500.00. De no haber MORTGAGE remanente o adjudicación en ASSOCIATION T/C/C esta primera subasta por dicha FANNIE MAE suma mínima, se celebrará una Demandante Vs. SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día SUCESIÓN DE JOSÉ 24 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, RAMÓN BARRETO

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en el mismo lugar antes señalado en la cual el precio mínimo serán dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $51,000.00. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta segunda subasta por el tipo mínimo indicado en el párrafo anterior, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en el mismo lugar antes señalado el día 2 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la cual el tipo mínimo aceptable como oferta será la mitad (1/2) del precio mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $38,250.00. Si se declare desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo mínimo de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor. Con el importe de esta venta se habrá de satisfacer el balance de la sentencia dictada en este caso el cual consiste en el pago de $58,710.67 de principal, más intereses convenidos al 7.25% anual más recargos hasta su pago, más el pago de lo pactado en la sentencia para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. Se dispone que una vez celebrada la subasta y vendido el inmueble relacionado, el alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial a los nuevos dueños dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la celebración de la Subasta. 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 demandado/deudor la ocupen. El Alguacil de este Tribunal efectuará el lanzamiento de los ocupantes de ser necesario. Si la subasta es adjudicada a un tercero y luego se deja sin efecto, el tercero a favor de quién se adjudicó la subasta solo tendrá derecho a la devolución del monto consignado más no tendrá derecho a entablar recurso o reclamo adicional alguno (judicial o extrajudicial) contra el demandante y/o el acreedor y/o inversionista, dueño pagaré y/o su abogado.

Por la presente también, se notifica e informa a Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal, personas desconocidas que puedan tener derechos en la propiedad o título objeto de este edicto.

La Venta en Pública Subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga y 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 eso fuera necesario, a los efectos de cualquier

persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha Subasta. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría de este Tribunal durante horas laborables y para la concurrencia de los licitadores expido el presente Edicto que se publicará en un periódico de circulación diaria en toda la Isla de Puerto Rico por espacio dos (2) semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana y se fijará, además, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Alcaldía y la Colecturía de Rentas Internas del Municipio donde se celebrará la Subasta y en la Colecturía más cercana del lugar de la residencia de la parte demandada. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente que firmo y sello, hoy día 15 de septiembre de 2021. WILFREDO RODRÍGUEZ CARRIÓN, ALGUACIL CONFIDENCIAL PLACA #135, SALA SUPERIOR DE MANATÍ.

LEGAL NOTICE M&T 19-01-207858 CA2019CV00760 ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAROLINA SALA SUPERIOR

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante V.

JOSÉ J. NAVAS ROBLETO T/C/C JOSÉ JESÚS NAVAS ROBLETO T/C/C JOSÉ NAVAS ROBLETO

Demandado Civil Núm.: CA2019CV00760.

Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA (IN REM). EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y hace CONSTAR: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil que suscribe por la Secretaría del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAROLINA SALA SUPERIOR, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor quién pagará de contado y en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, giro postal o por cheque de gerente a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia el día 29 DE NOVIEMBRE

DE 2021, A LAS 10:45 DE LA MAÑANA en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAROLINA SALA SUPERIOR, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en 5-C Apt. Cond. Lagomar, Carolina, PR 00979 y que se describe a continuación: Urbana: Propiedad Horizontal: Apartamento residencial número 5-’C’. De forma irregular que está localizado en el quinto piso del Edificio Condominio Lagomar, situado en el kilómetro 8 hectómetro 2 de la carretera Estatal número 26, en el Barrio Cangrejo Arriba del término municipal de Carolina, Puerto Rico. Que mide treinta y cinco pies ocho pulgadas de largo por su parte más larga por cincuenta y dos pies tres pulgadas de ancho por su parte más ancha, que hacen un área de mil cuatrocientos nueve pies cuadrados con ochenta y nueve centésimas de pie cuadrados aproximadamente, equivalente a ciento treinta y un metros cuadrados con tres centésimas de metros cuadrado. En lindes por el Norte, en una distancia de tres pies ocho pulgadas, con la escalera común del Edificio, en una distancia de des pies, con conducto de ventilación y en veintiocho pies diez pulgadas, con espacio exterior que mira hacia el área de estacionamiento, separado por pared y baranda de la terraza; por el Sur, en una distancia de treinta y cinco pies ocho pulgadas, con el espacio exterior, separado por pared exterior; por el Este, en una distancia de cincuenta y dos pies tres pulgadas con el espacio exterior, separado por pared y baranda de la terraza; y por el Oeste, en una distancia de veinticinco pies una pulgada, con el espacio exterior, en ocho pies tres pulgadas con el corredor común, separado por la puerta de entrada, en una distancia de dieciocho pies once pulgadas, con la escalera común y conducto de ventilación y el apartamento 5-’D’, separado por pared interior. Este apartamento consta de foyer, sala-comedor, master bedroom con baño y closet, hall, dos habitaciones con sus closets, un baño, closet, linen closet, cocina y terraza. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita en el Folio 157 del Tomo 595 de Carolina, finca número 31,547, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Primera.

El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $143,239.00.

Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA en las oficinas del

Alguacil que suscribe el día 6 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 10:45 DE LA MAÑANA. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $95,492.67. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 13 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 10:45 DE LA MAÑANA. Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $71,619.50. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 136, otorgada el día 20 de marzo de 2003, ante el Notario Alexandra Serracante Cadilla y consta inscrita en el Folio 96 del Tomo 1054 de Carolina, finca número 31,547, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Primera, inscripción cuarta. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $105,233.25 por concepto de principal, más intereses al tipo pactado de 6.250% anual desde el día 1 de septiembre de 2017. Dichos intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Se pagarán también los cargos por demora equivalentes a 5.000% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha vencimiento, la suma de $14,323.90 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, la suma de $14,323.90para cubrir los intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley y la suma de $14,323.90 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca, más intereses según provisto por la Regla 44.3 de las de Procedimiento Civil. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAROLINA SALA SUPERIOR durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes.

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

La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de tí-

tulo efectuado a la finca antes descrita. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso o al portador garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la alcaldía, el Tribunal y la colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado mediante edictos dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores sujeto a lo dispuesto en los Artículos 113 al 116 de la Ley 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015, según aplique. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma, en Carolina, Puerto Rico, hoy día 9 de SEPTIEMBRE de 2021. FDO. MANUEL VILLAFAÑE BLANCO, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE CAROLINA. ****

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

FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO

Parte Demandante Vs.

LA SUCESION DE PEDRO GONZALEZ FONSECA compuesta por Guillermo González Rivera, María Rosa González Rivera, Sonia Noemí González Rivera y Maritza González Rivera, John Doe y Richard Roe como posibles herederos desconocidos de Pedro González Fonseca, ADMINISTRACION PARA EL SUSTENTO DE MENORES, CENTRO DE RECUADACION DE

INGRESOS MUNICIPALES

Parte Demandada CASO CIVIL NUM: GM2018CV00562.

SOBRE: EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA POR LA VIA ORDINARIA Y COBRO DE DINERO. ANUNCIO DE SUBASTA. El suscribiente, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Guayama, 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 $43,221.36 de balance principal, más los intereses sobre dicha suma al 4.50% desde el primero de octubre de 2017 hasta su completo pago; el 4% computado sobre cada mensualidad de principal e interés por la suma de $223.87 por concepto de cargos por demora desde el día primero de noviembre de 2017 a razón de $8.95 mensuales hasta su total pago, más la suma de $4,418.40 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: URBANA: Solar radicado frente a la Calle San Martin del Municipio de Salinas, con una cabida superficial de trescientos tres metros cuadrados con ochenta y ocho centímetros de otro (303.88). En lindes por el Norte, en catorce punto cuarenta (14.40) metros, con veinte punto sesenta (20.60) metros con solar ocupado por la señora María Lefebre; y por el Oeste, en veintidós punto veinte (22.20) metros, con lo solares ocupados por la señora María Sánchez y el señor Pablo López. Enclava un edificio residencia, de concreto que consta de tres dormitorios, dos baños, sala, comedor, comida, balcón, marquesina y laundry. Inscrita al folio ciento cuarenta y cuatro (144) del tomo sesenta y seis (66) de Salinas, finca número mil seiscientos ochenta y tres (1,683). Registro de la Propiedad de Guayama. Dirección Física: #17 Padre Víctor St., Salinas Pueblo Ward, Salinas, PR 00751-3278. La primera subasta se llevará a cabo el día 2 de noviembre de 2021 a las 11:00 de la mañana y servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la suma de $44,184.00 sin

The San Juan Daily Star 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 9 de noviembre de 2021 a las 11:00 de la mañana y el precio mínimo para esta segunda subasta será el de dos terceras partes del precio mínimo establecido para la primera subasta, o a sea la suma de $29,456.00.

Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 17 de noviembre de 2021 a las 11:00 de la mañana y el tipo mínimo para esta tercera subasta será la mitad del precio establecido para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $22,092.00. El mejor postor deberá pagar el importe de su oferta en efecto, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse el inmueble al acreedor hipotecario dentro de los diez días siguientes a la fecha de la última subasta, si así lo estimase conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada conforme a la sentencia, si ésta fuera igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta y abonándose dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta fuera mayor. Se avisa a cualquier licitador que la propiedad queda sujeta al gravamen del Estado Libre Asociado y CRIM sobre la propiedad inmueble por contribuciones adeudadas y que el pago de dichas contribuciones es la responsabilidad del licitador. Que se entenderá por todo licitador acepte como suficiente la titulación y que los cargos y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes en entendiéndose que el rematador los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse su extinción al precio rematante. Todos los nombres de los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o de los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, siempre que surgen de la certificación registral, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de

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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 Guayama, Puerto Rico a 29 de septiembre de 2021.

Myriam Ñeco, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE GUAYAMA.

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Parte Demandante Vs.

LA SUCESION DE PEDRO JULIO SILVA MORALES compuesta por John Doe y Richard Roe como posibles herederos desconocidos, JEANNETTE MILAGROS CINTRON RIVERA; ADMINISTRACION PARA EL SUSTENTO DE MENORES Y CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES

Parte Demandada CASO CIVIL NUM: CG2018CV01269.

SOBRE: EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA POR LA VIA ORDINARIA Y COBRO DE DINERO. ANUNCIO DE SUBASTA. El suscribiente, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de 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 $110,420.29 de principal, el cual se compone de $108,984.71 de primer principal y la suma de $1,435.58

de balance diferido, más los intereses sobre la suma de $108,984.71 al 5.75% anual desde el primero de diciembre de 2017 hasta su completo pago, más la suma de $12,300.00 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: URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Apartamento 911 del edificio 9, en forma de L, sustancialmente rectangular dedicado a vivienda localizado en el Tercer Piso del edificio denominado 9 del Condominio Estancias del Rey, localizado en el Barrio Turabo del término municipal de Caguas, Puerto Rico, con un área 1,146.97 pies cuadrados, equivalentes a 106.59 metros cuadrados.

Colinda por el Norte, en 27’ 2”, equivalente a 8.18 metros, con pared medianera que lo separa del apartamento 912 y en 18’ 3” equivalentes a 5.56 metros, con pared interior que lo separa de los elementos comunes que a su vez da a la escalera; por el Sur, en 45’ 1”, equivalente a 13.74 metros, con pared medianera que lo separa del apartamento 906; por el Este, en 22’ 1/2” equivalente a 6.72 metros con pared exterior que da a los elementos comunes y en 9’ 2 1/2” equivalente a 2.81 metros con pared interior que lo separa de los elementos comunes de la entrada al apartamento y de la escalera; y por el Oeste, en 31’ 3”, equivalentes a 9.53 metros, con pared exterior que da a los elementos comunes. Consta la unidad de sala, comedor, cocina, laundry, (Morning Room), tres habitaciones dormitorios con closet, dos baños y dos balcones. Esta unidad tiene acceso al pasillo común a través de su puerta principal y participa de todos los elementos comunes del condominio tal como aparece en la escritura matriz. Le corresponde a esta unidad, .007553% de participación en los elementos comunes generales del Condominio y le corresponde el estacionamiento identificado con el número 185. Inscrita al folio ciento quince (115) del tomo mil quinientos sesenta y dos (1562) de Caguas, finca número cincuenta y tres mil setenta y seis (53,076). Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección I. Dirección Física: Urb. Condado Moderno, B12 Calle 1, Caguas, PR 00725-2419.

La primera subasta se llevará a cabo el día 30 noviembre de 2021 a las 10:45 de la mañana y servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la suma de $123,000.00 sin admitirse oferta inferior. En el caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en la primera subasta, se

celebrará una segunda subasta el día 7 de diciembre de 2021 a las 10:45 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 $82,000.00.

Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 14 de diciembre de 2021 a las 10:45 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 $61,500.00. El mejor postor deberá pagar el importe de su oferta en efecto, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse el inmueble al acreedor hipotecario dentro de los diez días siguientes a la fecha de la última subasta, si así lo estimase conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada conforme a la sentencia, si ésta fuera igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta y abonándose dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta fuera mayor. Se avisa a cualquier licitador que la propiedad queda sujeta al gravamen del Estado Libre Asociado y CRIM sobre la propiedad inmueble por contribuciones adeudadas y que el pago de dichas contribuciones es la responsabilidad del licitador. Que se entenderá por todo licitador acepte como suficiente la titulación y que los cargos y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes en entendiéndose que el rematador los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse su extinción al precio rematante. Todos los nombres de los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o de los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, siempre que surgen de la certificación registral, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Y para conocimiento de licitadores, del público en general y para su publicación en un

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

(Art. 102 (1) de la Ley núm.

210-2015). Expedido el presente en Caguas, Puerto Rico a 1 de october de 2021. Alberto Negron Roman, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE CAGUAS.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante v.

JUAN ANGEL RIVERA FERNANDEZ, MARTA PEREZ PEREZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Demandado(a) Civil Núm. AR2019CV01409.

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

A: MARTA PEREZ PÉREZ, POR SI Y EN REPRESENTACION DE LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES, COMPUESTA ELLA Y SU ESPOSO JUAN ANGEL RIVERA FERNANDEZ

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 5 de octubre de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edic-

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to 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 5 de octubre de 2021. En ARECIBO, Puerto Rico, el 6 de octubre de 2021. VIVIAN Y FRESSE GONZALEZ, Secretaria. F/PILAR H MERCADO GONZALEZ, Secretaria Auxiliar.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

GLORIA MÁRQUEZ MÁRQUEZ POR SÍ Y COMO MIEMBRO DE LA SUCESIÓN DE ANGEL MILLÁN CRUZ QUE COMPONE JUNTO A: JOSÉ ANGEL MILLÁN MÁRQUEZ, ORLANDO MILLÁN MÁRQUEZ, FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES Y; A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA

Demandados Civil Núm.: CA2021CV02033.

Sala: 401. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA - IN REM. MANDAMIENTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. ORDEN. Examinada la demanda radicada por la parte demandante, la solicitud de interpelación contenida en la misma y examinados los autos del caso, el Tribunal le imparte su aprobación y en su virtud acepta la Demanda en el caso de epígrafe, así como la interpelación judicial de la parte demandante a los herederos del codemandado conforme dispone el Artículo 959 del Código Civil, 31 L.P.R.A. sec. 2787. Se Ordena a los herederos del causante a saber, José Ángel Millán Márquez, Orlando Millán Márquez, Gloria Márquez Márquez, Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal como miembros de nombres desconocidos, a que, dentro del término legal de 30 días contados a partir de la fecha de la notificación de la presente Orden, acepten o repudien la participación que les corresponda en Ia herencia del causante Ángel Millán Cruz. Se le Apercibe a los herederos antes mencionados: (a) Que de no expresarse dentro del término de 30 días en torno a su aceptación o repudiación de herencia la misma se tendrá por aceptada; (b) Que luego del transcurso del

término de 30 días 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 la cargas de dicha herencia conforme dispone el Artículo 957 del Código Civil, 31 L.P.R.A. sec. 2785. Se Ordena a la parte demandante a que, en vista de que la sucesión de la causante Ángel Millán Cruz, incluyen como herederos a José Ángel Millán Márquez, Orlando Millán Márquez, Gloria Márquez Márquez, Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal como miembros de nombres desconocidos, proceda a notificar la presente Orden mediante un edicto a esos efectos una sola vez en un periódico de circulación diaria general de la Isla de Puerto Rico. DADA en Carolina, Puerto Rico, hoy día 6 de octubre de 2021. F/ DIANA I. CONDE RODRÍGUEZ, JUEZA SUPERIOR. Por Cuanto: Se le advierte a que, dentro del término legal de 30 días contados a partir de la fecha de notificación de la presente Orden, acepten o repudien la participación que les corresponda en la herencia de la causante Ángel Millán Cruz. Por Orden del Honorable Juez de Primera Instancia de este Tribunal, expido el presente Mandamiento, bajo mi firma y sello oficial, en Carolina, Puerto Rico hoy día 7 de octubre de 2021. LCDA. MARILYN APONTE RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. LOURDES DÍAZ MEDINA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL I.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

GLORIA MÁRQUEZ MÁRQUEZ POR SÍ Y COMO MIEMBRO DE LA SUCESIÓN DE ANGEL MILLÁN CRUZ QUE COMPONE JUNTO A: JOSÉ ANGEL MILLÁN MÁRQUEZ, ORLANDO MILLÁN MÁRQUEZ, FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES Y; A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA

Demandados Civil Núm.: CA2021CV02033.

Sala: 401. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA - IN REM. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.

A: FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLES MIEMBROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE ANGEL MILLÁN CRUZ.

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 Popular Mortgage, Inc, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $153,000.00, con intereses computados sobre la misma desde su fecha hasta su total y completo pago a razón de la tasa de interés de 7.00% 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 $15,300.00, equivalente al 10% de la suma principal original. Este pagaré fue suscrito bajo el affidávit número 3,069 ante el notario Melvin E. Rodríguez Torres. Lo anterior surge de la hipoteca constituida mediante la escritura número 245 otorgada el 24 de septiembre de 2007, ante el mismo notario público, inscrita al folio 159 del tomo 477 de Rio Grande, finca número 25,960, inscripción 2da. RÚSTICA: Parcela marcada con el número 278-A en el Plano de Parcelación de la Comunidad Rural Malpica del Barrio Ciénaga Alta del término municipal de Río Grande, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial del mil doscientos catorce punto cuarenta y dos metros cuadrados.

En lindes: por el NORTE, con la parcela número doscientos setenta y seis y la doscientos setenta y seis D de la comunidad, por el SUR, con acceso de la comunidad; por el ESTE, con parcela número doscientos setenta y ocho de la comunidad; y por el OESTE, con parcela número doscientos setenta y siete A de la comunidad. Finca Número 25,960 inscrita al folio 159 del tomo 477 de Río Grande, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección III de Carolina. Se apercibe y advierte a ustedes como personas desconocidas, que deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Administración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección: https://unired.ramajududal.pr, salvo que se represente por Derechos 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 Carolina, y notificar copia de la contestación de esta a la parte demandante por conducto de

30 su abogada, GLS LEGAL SERVICES, LLC, Atención: Lcda.

Charline Michelle Jiménez Echevarría Dirección: P.O. Box 367308, San Juan, P.R. 009367308, Teléfono: 787-758-6550, dentro de los próximos 60 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 7 de octubre de 2021. LCDA. MARILYN APONTE RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. LOURDES DÍAZ MEDINA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL I.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

ERIC GUZMÁN AVILÉS T/C/C ERIC YOMAR GUZMÁN AVILÉS, SU ESPOSA CARMEN MEDINA COLÓN T/C/C CARMEN ANA MEDINA COLÓN Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: BY2021CV02960.

Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA (IN REM). EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS.

gación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente.

Representa a la parte demandante, la representación legal cuyo nombre, dirección y teléfono se consigna de inmediato: BUFETE FORTUÑO & FORTUÑO FAS, C.S.P. LCDO. JUAN C. FORTUÑO FAS RUA NUM.: 11416 PO BOX 3908, GUAYNABO, PR 00970 TEL: 787-751-5290, FAX: 787-751-6155 E-MAIL: ejecuciones@fortuno-law.com Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, hoy 22 de septiembre de 2021. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. MAYRA I. MARRERO MARRERO, SECRETARIA DE SERVICIOS A SALA.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

SUCESIÓN DE LEOPOLDINA HART VILLAR T/C/C LEOPOLDINA HART COMPUESTA POR SUS HEREDEROS CONOCIDOS A: ERIC GUZMÁN AVILÉS LEOPOLDINA VALMAÑA T/C/C ERIC YOMAR HART; FULANO DE GUZMÁN AVILÉS, SU TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL ESPOSA CARMEN COMO HEREDEROS MEDINA COLÓN DESCONOCIDOS T/C/C CARMEN ANA Demandados MEDINA COLÓN Y LA Civil Núm.: ECD2015-1091.

SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE (704). Sobre: COBRO DE BIENES GANANCIALES DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE COMPUESTA POR HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDIAMBOS. URB. JARDINES NARIA. EDICTO ANUNCIANDO PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y DE BAYAMONTE 102 TERCERA SUBASTA. El AlCALLE GORRION guacil que suscribe, funcionario BAYAMÓN, PR 00957. del Tribunal de Caguas, Puerto DIRECCIÓN POSTAL: Rico, por la presente anuncia y hace saber al público en ge2303 SANTA LUCIA STREET, KISSIMMEE, FL neral que en cumplimiento con la Sentencia dictada en este 34743-3339. caso con fecha 10 de agosto

POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza para que presente al tribunal su alegación responsiva dentro de los treinta (30) días de haber sido diligenciado este emplazamiento, excluyéndose el día del diligenciamiento.

Usted deberá presentar su ale-

de 2017, Enmendada Nunc Pro Tunc el día 6 de agosto de 2018, y según Orden y Mandamiento del 10 de agosto de 2018 librado por este honorable Tribunal, procederé a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor,

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y por dinero en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal con todo título derecho y/o interés de la parte demandada sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: RUSTICA: Parcela de terreno radicada en el barrio Jagueyes de Aguas Buenas, compuesta de 5.00 cuerdas con 39 centimos de otra equivalentes a 21,184.8560 metros cuadrados. Colindancias: por el ESTE, con carretera Estatal #797; por el OESTE, con parcela a segregarse de este remanente que se señalará con el #9; por el NORTE, con parcela ya segregada marcada con el #5 y por el SUR, con parcela segregada de este remanente que se señalará con el #7. Segregada una parcela de 77 metros cuadrados sin que se describa remanente. FINCA NÚMERO: 6,165, inscrita al folio 241 del tomo 141 de Aguas Buenas, sección II de Caguas.

Dirección Física: Bo. Jagueyes Km 1.1, Carr. 797 Aguas Buenas, PR 00703. Se anuncia por medio de este edicto que la PRIMERA SUBASTA en ejecución de la hipoteca por la suma de $50,000.00 y también de la hipoteca por la suma de $98,000.00 habrá de celebrarse el día 3 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi oficina sita en el edificio que ocupa el Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Caguas. Siendo ésta la primera subasta de la hipoteca de $50,000.00 que se celebrará en este caso, será el precio mínimo aceptable como oferta en la Primera Subasta, eso es el tipo mínimo pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca para la propiedad, la suma de $50,000.00. En cuanto a la ejecución del gravamen hipotecario por $98,000.00 el precio mínimo (tipo mínimo) aceptable como oferta en la Primera Subasta será $98,000.00.

Este tipo mínimo también está pactado en la correspondiente escritura de hipoteca. La Suma Global de los dos tipos mínimos de ambas escrituras de hipotecas será el tipo mínimo para la primera subasta por la suma de $148,000.00. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta primera subasta por dichas sumas mínimas, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 10 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar antes señalado en la cual el precio mínimo serán dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca. Para la hipoteca de $50,000.00 el precio mínimo seria la suma de $33,333.33. Para la hipoteca de $98,000.00 el precio mínimo seria la suma de $65,333.33. La Suma Global de los dos tipos mínimos de ambas escrituras de hipotecas será el tipo mínimo para la primera subasta por la suma $98,666.66. De no ha-

ber remanente o adjudicación en esta segunda subasta por los tipos mínimos indicados en el párrafo anterior, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en el mismo lugar antes señalado el día 18 NOVIEMBRE DE 2021, A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA, en la cual el tipo mínimo aceptable como oferta será la mitad (1/2) del precio mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca.

Para la hipoteca de $50,000.00 el precio mínimo seria la suma de $25,000.00. Para la hipoteca de $98,000.00 el precio mínimo seria la suma de $49,000.00.

La Suma Global de los dos tipos mínimos de ambas escrituras de hipotecas será el tipo mínimo para la primera subasta por la suma $74,000.00. Si se declare desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto de los tipos mínimos de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor.

Con el importe de esta venta se habrá de satisfacer el balance de la sentencia dictada en este caso el cual consiste en el pago de $87,610.55 de principal, más intereses convenidos al 6.2400% anual más recargos hasta su pago, más el pago de lo pactado en la sentencia para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. Se dispone que una vez celebrada la subasta y vendido el inmueble relacionado, el alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial a los nuevos dueños dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la celebración de la Subasta. 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 demandado/deudor la ocupen. El Alguacil de este Tribunal efectuará el lanzamiento de los ocupantes de ser necesario. Si la subasta es adjudicada a un tercero y luego se deja sin efecto, el tercero a favor de quién se adjudicó la subasta solo tendrá derecho a la devolución del monto consignado más no tendrá derecho a entablar recurso o reclamo adicional alguno (judicial o extrajudicial) contra el demandante y/o el acreedor y/o inversionista, dueño pagaré y/o su abogado.

Por la presente también se notifica e informa a Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal, personas desconocidas que puedan tener derechos en la propiedad o título objeto de este edicto. La Venta en Pública Subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga y 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 eso fuera necesario, a los efectos de cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha Subasta. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría de este Tribunal durante horas laborables y para la concurrencia de los licitadores expido el presente Edicto que se publicará en un periódico de circulación diaria en toda la Isla de Puerto Rico por espacio dos (2) semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana y se fijará, además, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Alcaldía y la Colecturía de Rentas Internas del Municipio donde se celebrará la Subasta y en la Colecturía más cercana del lugar de la residencia de la parte demandada. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente que firmo y sello, hoy día 22 de septiembre de 2021. ÁNGEL GÓMEZ GÓMEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA #593, SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS.

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BOSCO CREDIT X, LLC

BY FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT AS SERVICER Demandantes V.

EDUARDO GUTIERREZ RAMOS; DAISY GUTIERREZ PAGAN Y EVELYN GUTIERREZ PAGAN, AMBAS POR SI Y COMO MIEMBROS DE LA SUCESION DE LA FENECIDA ROSA MARIA PAGAN NEGRON; JANE Y JOHN DOE COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO; AL DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA; Y CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES

Demandados Civil Núm.: PO2019CV01991.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. AVISO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL PUEBLO

DE PUERTO RICO, SS. Yo, el Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de PONCE: CERTIFICO Y HAGO CONSTAR: Que en cumplimiento con un MANDAMIENTO DE EJECUCIÓN DE SENTENCIA que me ha sido dirigido por el Secretario de este Tribunal en el caso arriba mencionado, venderé en pública subasta al mejor postor entre la parte demandante y aquellas personas que reúnan los requisitos y calificaciones de Ley, de contado y por moneda del cuño legal de los Estados Unidos de América, en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del (de la) Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en mi oficina sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de PONCE, el día 9 de NOVIEMBRE de 2021 a las 3:15 de la TARDE todo derecho, título o interés que tenga la parte demandada en la finca que se describe más adelante. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta lo será la suma de $72,000.00. De no adjudicarse la propiedad en esa Primera Subasta, se celebrarán una Segunda y Tercera Subasta, en las mismas oficinas de este Alguacil, respectivamente el día 16 de NOVIEMBRE de 2021 a las 3:15 de la TARDE y el día 23 de NOVIEMBRE de 2021 a las 3:15 de la TARDE. Los tipos mínimos para dichas Segunda y Tercera Subastas lo serán, respectivamente las dos terceras partes y la mitad del tipo mínimo que se pactara para la Primera Subasta, o sea, las sumas de $48,000.00 y $36,000.00 respectivamente.

La propiedad objeto de subasta se describe como sigue: “URBANA: Solar marcado con el número BF-Veinticinco (BF-25) del Plano de inscripción del Proyecto VBC-doscientos tres (VBC-203) denominado Santa Teresita, radicado en los Barrios Machuelo Abajo y Portugués del término Municipal de Ponce, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de CIENTO CUARENTA Y TRES PUNTO SETENTA Y CINCO (14335) METROS CUADRADOS, en lindes por el NORTE, en distancia de seis punto veinticinco (6.25) metros, con un Paseo (Mall); por el SUR, en una distancia de seis punto veinticinco (6.25) metros, con la Calle número veintitrés (23); por el ESTE, en una distancia de veintitrés (23.00) metros, con el solar número veintiséis (26); y por el OESTE, en una distancia de veintitrés (23.00) metros con el solar número veinticuatro (24). En este solar enclava una estructura de hormigón y bloques de hormigón, dedicada a vivienda, en hilera de siete viviendas: Primera planta: Balcón, sala, comedor, cocina, medio baño, área de laundry, marquesina, dos cuartos de almacén y escalera, Segunda planta: tres dormitorios con clo-

sets, un baño, balcón abierto y escalera. Su pared medianera por el Este, colinda con la pared medianera de la vivienda número veintiséis (26) y por el Oeste, colinda con la pared medianera de la vivienda número veinticuatro (24).” Consta inscrita al folio doscientos treinta y seis (236) del tomo mil quinientos tres (1503), inscripción primera de Ponce. Finca número cuarenta y cinco mil doscientos trece (45,213). Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección Primera de Ponce (Ponce I). La dirección del inmueble es: Urb. Santa Teresita, 5407 (BF25) Calle San Fernando, Ponce, PR 00731. Dichos remates se llevarán a efecto para con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a las sumas de: principal balance $59,869.19, interest total $5,402.17, fees total $394.25, debits total $1,220.08, credits total 0, judgment figures total $66,885.69, los cuales continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda y la cantidad de $7,200.00 estipulada para costas y honorarios de abogado. Cualquier título, derecho o interés que tenga la parte demandada en este caso en la propiedad anteriormente descrita se adjudicará al mejor postor entre la parte demandante y aquellas personas que refinan los requisitos y calificaciones de Ley. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento de ejecución de hipoteca por la vía ordinaria incoados en este caso, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría de este Honorable Tribunal durante horas laborables. Se entiende que todo licitador que comparezca a la subasta señalada en este caso acepta como bastante la titulación que da base a la misma. Que la propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Se entiende que cualquier carga y/o gravamen anterior y/o preferente, si lo hubiere, al crédito que da base a esta ejecución continuará subsistente, entendiéndose, además, que el remanente los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. El monto de cada carga anterior que figura de la Certificación Registral sobre la finca objeto de esta ejecución, así como los nombres de sus titulares y fecha de vencimiento se detallan como sigue: NINGUNO. El monto de cada carga posterior que figura de la Certificación Registral sobre la finca objeto de esta ejecución, así como los nombres de sus titulares y fecha de vencimiento se detallan como sigue: ANOTACIÔN DE DEMANDA: Radicada el 7 de junio de 2019, en el Centro Judicial de Ponce, Caso Civil #PO2019CV01991,

por concepto de Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca por la vía ordinaria, seguido por Scotiabank de Puerto Rico versus Eduardo Gutiérrez Ramos por si y como miembro de la sociedad legal de bienes gananciales compuesta con Rosa Maria Pagan Negrón; Rosa Maria Pagan Negrón por si y como miembro de la sociedad legal de bienes gananciales compuesta con Eduardo Gutiérrez Ramos, por la suma de $59,869.19, más intereses, etc.

Anotado el 13 de mayo de 2020 al Sistema Karibe de Ponce, finca #45,213, Anotación A. Por la presente se le notifica a los titulares de crédito y/o cargas registrales posteriores, que se celebrarán las Subastas en las fechas, horas y sitio anteriormente señalados, y se les invitan a que concurran a dichas subastas si les conviniese, o se les invita a 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, siempre y cuando refinan los requisitos y calificaciones de Ley y para que pueda efectuar tal subrogación.

Y para su publicación en el tablón de edictos de este Tribunal y en dos lugares públicos del municipio en el cual se celebrarán las subastas señaladas, así como para la publicación en un periódico de circulación general diarias y en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por el término de por lo menos dos semanas con antelación a la fecha de la primera subasta y una vez por semana. Se hace constar que los abogados de la parte demandante son Igor J. Domínguez Law Offices, 1225 Avenida Ponce de León, Suite 1105, San Juan, PR 009073945, Teléfono (787) 2500220, Fax. (787) 250-0295.

EXPEDIDO el presente en PONCE, Puerto Rico, a 27 de septiembre de 2021. MIGUEL A. TORRES AYALA, ALGUACIL #560, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE PONCE.

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

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB COMO FIDEICOMISARIO DE FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2019-HB1 Demandante V.

SUCESIÓN DE MARIO ÁNGEL FRANCO PABÓN A/K/A MARIO A. FRANCO A/K/A MARIO FRANCO

The San Juan Daily Star

PABÓN A/K/A MARIO ÁNGEL FRANCO A/K/A MARIO A. FRANCO PABÓN COMPUESTA DE MARIO FRANCO DIAZ, FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES Y

Demandado(a) Civil: GB2019CV00140. Sala: 201. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: MARIO FRANCO DIAZ COMO CUALQUIER MIEMBRO AÚN DESCONOCIDO DE LA SUCESIÓN DE MARIO ÁNGEL FRANCO PABÓN A/K/A MARIO A. FRANCO A/K/A MARIO FRANCO PABÓN A/K/A MARIO ÁNGEL FRANCO A/K/A MARIO A. FRANCO PABÓN.

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 7 de octubre de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 8 de octubre de 2021. En Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, el 8 de octubre de 2021.

LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. MAIRENI TRINTA MALDONADO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN

GUILLERMO JOSE RIVERA MONTALVO Demandante V.

UHSA INCORPORATED Demandado(a)

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Civil: SJ2019CV09042. Sobre: INCUMPLIMIENTO CONTRACTUAL; CUMPLIMIENTO ESPECIFICO DE CONTRATO; DALLOS Y ANGUSTIAS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: UHSA INCORPORATED.

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 04 de octubre de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 04 de octubre de 2021. En SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, el 04 de octubre de 2021. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. VIRGEN Y. DEL VALLE DÍAZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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

SUCESIÓN DE AIDA MEDINA ECHEVARRÍA; O´NEILL DE JESÚS SANTIAGO COMO MIEMBROS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE AIDA MEDINA ECHEVARRÍA.

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 5 de octubre de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 5 de octubre de 2021. En Arecibo, Puerto Rico, el 5 de octubre de 2021.

VIVIAN Y. FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA. YANITZA IGLESIAS MALDONADO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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

TAMBIEN CONOCIDA COMO HILDA AURORA MENDOZA SANCHEZ, LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS, DAMARIS CLAUDIO MARCANO.

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 30 de septiembre de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 5 de octubre de 2021. En CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, el 5 de octubre de 2021.

LCDA MARILYN APONTE RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA. DAMARIS TORRES RUIZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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

WILMINGTON SAVINGS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS Demandante V. LUNA ACQUISITION, LLC TRUSTEE OF UPLAND LA SUCESION DE PEDRO Demandante V. MORTGAGE LOAN ANTONIO MOUNIER SUCESION DE AIDA TRUST A GUIVAS COMPUESTA MEDINA ECHEVARRIA Demandante V. POR FULANO DE TAL Y COMPUESTA POR MARIO RODRÍGUEZ FULANA DE TAL COMO MARIBEL DE JESUS COLOME, HILDA POSIBLES HEREDEROS SANTIAGO Y O´NEILL AURORA RODRÍGUEZ DESCONOCIDOS DE JESUS SANTIAGO; TAMBIÉN CONOCIDA CON INTERES EN DEPARTAMENTO COMO HILDA AURORA LA SUCESION; LA DE HACIENDA POR MENDOZA SÁNCHEZ Y SUCESION DE ANA RITA CONDUCTO DE LA LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE PEDROSA CARCADOR DIVISION DE CAUDALES BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR RELICTOS; CENTRO DE COMPUESTA POR ZUTANO DE TAL Y RECAUDACIONES DE AMBOS, DAMARIS ZUTANA DE TAL COMO INGRESOS MUNICIPALES CLAUDIO MARCANO POSIBLES HEREDEROS Demandado(a) Demandado(a) DESCONOCIDOS Civil Núm.: AR2019CV02046.

Civil: CA2019CV03213. Sala: Salón Civil: 403. Sobre: COCON INTERES EN LA 407. Sobre: COBRO DE DINEBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUSUCESION; CENTRO RO POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA CIÓN DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFIEJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. DE RECAUDACION DE CACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTEN- INGRESOS MUNICIPALES EDICTO. CIA POR EDICTO. Demandados A: MARIBEL DE JESÚS A: MARIO RODRIGUEZ Civil Núm.: MZ2019CV00285.

SANTIAGO, COMO Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO COLOME, HILDA MIEMBROS DE LA AURORA RODRIGUEZ, Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EM-

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PLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA ESTADOS NIDOS DE AMÉRI- SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN CA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS JUAN ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESFIRSTBANK TADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO PUERTO RICO, SS. Parte Demandante Vs.

A: LA SUCESION DE CARLOS ALBERTO PEDRO ANTONIO LOPATEGUI JUSINO MOUNIER GUIVAS T/C/C CARLOS A. COMPUESTA POR LOPATEGUI JUSINO; FULANO DE TAL Y ESTADOS UNIDOS FULANA DE TAL COMO DE AMÉRICA POR POSIBLES HEREDEROS CONDUCTO DEL DESCONOCIDOS FISCAL FEDERAL DA LA CON INTERES EN CORTE DE DISTRITO DE LA SUCESION; LA ESTADOS UNIDOS PARA SUCESION DE ANA RITA EL DISTRITO DE PUERTO PEDROSA CARCADOR RICO COMPUESTA POR Parte Demandada Caso Civil Núm.: ZUTANO DE TAL Y ZUTANA DE TAL COMO SJ2021CV05680. Sobre: EJEDE HIPOTECA POR POSIBLES HEREDEROS CUCIÓN LA VÍA ORDINARIA Y COBRO DESCONOCIDOS DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENCON INTERES EN LA TO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS SUCESION; CENTRO UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE. DE RECAUDACION UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASODE INGRESOS CIADO DE PUERTO RICO, MUNICIPALES. SS. Que en emplazados y notifiA: CARLOS ALBERTO cados que en este Tribunal se LOPATEGUI JUSINO, ha radicado Demanda sobre T/C/C CARLOS A. Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, en la que se alega LOPATEGUI JUSINO. que usted(es) le adeuda(n) a la demandante lo siguiente: La suma de $23,093.38 de principal más los intereses sobre dichas sumas devengados desde el día 1 de mayo de 2018, más aquellos a devengarse hasta el pago total de la deuda a razón 6.25000% anual, más las primas de seguro hipotecario y riesgo, recargos por demora y cualesquiera otras cantidades pactadas en la escritura de hipoteca desde la fecha antes mencionada y hasta la fecha del total pago de las mismas, más la suma estipulada de $3,216.15 por concepto de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado incurrido por concepto de un préstamo hipotecario, se advierte que si no contesta (n) la demanda, radicando el original de la contestación en este Tribunal y enviando copia de la contestación a Edmy Cortijo Villock, 1515 South Federal Highway, Suite 100, Boca Ratón, FL 33432, teléfono 877-338-4101, dentro del término de treinta (30) días de la publicación de este Edicto, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará Sentencia en su contra, concediendo el remedio solicitado, sin más citarle ni oírle.

EXPEDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA, y el sello de este Tribunal, en Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, hoy día 28 de septiembre del 2021.

LCDA. NORMA G. SANTANA IRIZARRY, SECRETARIA REGIONAL II. REBECA MEDINA FIGUEROA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL I.

POR LA PRESENTE se les emplaza y requiere poro 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 Villinueva, al PO BOX 7970, Ponce P.R. 00732; Teléfono: 787-843-4168, correo electrónico mcolon@wwclaw.com.

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 Hipoteco, 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 totaliLEGAL NOTICE dad de la deuda ascendente a ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO $75,495.55 de principal, más DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- los intereses sobre dicha suma

al 7 5/8%, así como todos aquellos créditos y sumas que surjan de la faz de la obligación hipotecaria y de la hipoteca que la garantizada, incluyendo $14,450.00, pactado para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado. La parte Demandante presentó poro su inscripción en el Registro de lo Propiedad correspondiente, un AVISO DE PLEITO PENDIENTE (“Lis Pendens”) sobre la propiedad objeto de esta acción cuya propiedad es la siguiente: URBANA: Propiedad Horizontal: Apartment eleven B (11 B); lt is located in the northeast corner of the residential section of Miramar Pinza Center Condominium number nine hundred fifty four (954), Ponce de León Avenue, Miramar, Santurce, Puerto Rico. It has a total area of one thousand three hundred eighty two point forty five (1,38245) square feet, equivalent to one hundred twenty eight point four hundred thirty four (128.434) square meters and the following boundaries; NORTH thirty two point sixty seven (32.67) feet with the northern exterior facade of the building composed of a railing a reinforced concrete precast wail a concert wall with Windows and a load beaning column; SOUTH, twenty seven point twenty five (27.25) feet with a reinforced concrete wall which separates it from apartment C and three point twenty five (3.25 feet with a door which separates it from the corridor; EAST, thirty eight point sixty seven (38.67) feet with the eastern exterior facade of the building composed or a concrete block wall with windows a reinforced concrete precast wall and two beaning and WEST, twenty seven point twenty live (27.25) feet with a reinforced concrete wall that separates it from apartment A and seventeen point twenty five (17.25) feet with a north exterior facade of the building composed of a reinforced concrete wall and railing. This apartment has the following facilities: a vestibule which leads to the kitchen and living dining area and a closet, a living dinning area, a balcony adjoining the living dining area to the bedrooms and the studio, a water heater and air conditioning closet in the hallway, a master bedroom with closet, a dresser and bathroom, a bathroom with entrance from the hallway, a studio, a bedroom with a dresser and closet, and intercom equipment.

Le corresponde de los elementos comunes generales una participación de punto treinta y siete por ciento (.37%) según el documento y según el régimen de punto cuarenta y nueve por ciento (.49%) y en los elementos comunes limitados, una participación de punto setenta y siete por ciento (.77%) según el documento y según el régimen de uno punto cero

dos por ciento (1.02%). Inscrita al folio setenta y uno (71) del tomo doscientos sesenta y cinco (265) de Santurce Sur, finca número nueve mil ciento sesenta y nueve (9,169). Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan Sección Primera (1ra).

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 San Juan, Puerto Rico. A 30 día de septiembre de 2021. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. HAYDEÉ MORALES, SUB-SECRETARIA.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO, INC., Demandante, v.

MAYRA ALICEA ORTIZ, R-G MORTGAGE CORPORATION, JOHN DOE

Demandadas CIVIL NUM.: BY2021CV03915.

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

A: R-G MORTGAGE CORPORATION, JOHN DOE COMO TENEDORES DESCONOCIDOS DEL PAGARE como tenedor desconocido de Pagan§ a favor de R-G Mortgage Corp. por la suma $95,247 .00, con intereses al 6.50% anual. Vencimiento al 1 de febrero de 2032 .

Así resulta de la escritura numero 10 otorgada en San Juan el 11 de enero de 2002, ante el notario Ruth Castro Algarfn , inscrita a la finca 12, 106 de Toa Alta , Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Tercera Sección de Bayamon. El Pagaré quedó evidenciado bajo el testimonio numero 690.

Por la presente se le emplaza y notifica que debe contestar la demanda incoada en su contra dentro del termino de treinta (30) días a partir de la publicación del presente edicto. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casas (SUMAC), al

32 cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr/sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio. Si usted deja de presentar y notificar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido termino, el Tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la Demanda, o cualquier otro, si el Tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente . Los abogados de la parte demandante son.

ABOGADOS DE LA PARTE DEMANDANTE: Lcdo. Reggie Diaz Hernandez RUA Num.: 16,393 BERMUDEZ DIAZ & SANCHEZ LLP Edificio Ochoa Suite 200 500 Calle De La Tanca San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901 Tel.: (787) 523-2670 Fax: (787) 523-2664 rdfaz@bdslawpr .com Expido este edicto bajo mi firma y el sello de este Tribunal, hoy 4 de octubre de 2021. Lcda. Laura I Santa Sanchez, Sec Regional. Anabel Negron Sanchez, Sec Auxiliar.

Caribe 190, Caguas, PR 00727

Por la presente se le notifica a usted que se ha radicado en esta Secretaría la demanda de epígrafe. Se le emplaza y requiere para que notifique al licenciado: Alberto De Diego Collar, DE DIEGO LAW OFFICES, PSC, PO BOX 79552, Carolina, PR 00984-9552, Teléfono: (787)622-3939, abogado de la parte demandante, con copia de la contestación a la Demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este edicto, que se publicará una vez en un periódico de circulación diaria general. 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. Se le apercibe que si no contesta la demanda dentro del término antes indicado, radicando el original de la contestación ante LEGAL NOTICE el Tribunal correspondiente, y ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO notificando con copia a la parte DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- demandante, se le anotará la NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA rebeldía y se le dictará Sentencia en su contra concediendo SALA DE CAGUAS. el remedio solicitado a favor ORIENTAL BANK de la parte demandante sin Demandante v. mas citarle ni oírle. EXTENDIHECTOR SANTIAGO DO BAJO MI FIRMA y el Sello TORRES, BRENDA ELIZA del Tribunal, en Ponce, Puerto COLON SANTOS, por sí Rico, hoy día 4 de octubre de y en representación de la 2021. Lisilda Martinez Agosto, Sociedad Legal de Bienes Secretaria. f/Brenda L Torres Perez, SubSecretaria.

Gananciales compuesta por ambos

Demandados CIVIL NÚM. CG2021CV01491.

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

A: BRENDA ELIZA COLON SANTOS, por sí y en representación de la Sociedad Legal de Bienes Gananciales compuesta con Héctor Santiago Torres HECTOR SANTIAGO TORRES, por sí y en representación de la Sociedad Legal de Bienes Gananciales compuesta con Brenda Eliza Colon Santos 4200 Connecticut Ave., NW Building 41, Washington, DC, 20008; 145 Friars Dr., Sanford, NC 27330; PROPIEDAD – 190 Calle Paseo Caracoles, Caguas, PR 00725; POSTAL - Urbanización Haciendas San José Villa

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

JANE DOE COMO DIAZ, ELIZABETH POSIBLES MIEMBROS BURIS DIAZ; JOHN DOE DESCONOCIDOS DE LA Y JANE DOE COMO SUCESION ANASTACIA POSIBLES HEREDEROS RAMOS LEBRON T/C/C DESCONOCIDOS; ANASTACIA RAMOS SUCESION ELIZABETH T/C/C ANASTACIA NEGRON SASTRE RAMOS AMARO COMPUESTA POR TANYA POR LA PRESENTE se le BURIS DIAZ, NAOMI emplaza para que presente al BURIS DIAZ Y ELIZABETH Tribunal su alegación responBURIS DIAZ; JOHN ROE siva a la demanda dentro de Y JANE ROE COMO los treinta (30) días a partir de la publicación de este edicto. POSIBLES HEREDEROS

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 : http://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaria del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido termino, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente.

Greenspoon Marder, LLP Lcda. Frances L. Asencio-Guido R.U.A. 15,622 TRADE CENTRE SOUTH, SUITE 700 100 WEST CYPRESS CREEK ROAD FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 Telephone: (954) 343 6273 Frances.Asencio@gmlaw.com Expedido bajo mi firma, y sello del Tribunal, en Bayamon, Puerto Rico, hoy de 4 de octubre de 2021. Lcda. Laura I Santa Sanchez, Sec Regional.

LEGAL NOTICE Anabel Negron Sanchez, SubESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- Secretaria.

NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA LEGAL NOTICE SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO MON. DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUREVERSE MORTGAGE NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA FUNDING LLC. SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYADemandante vs .

MON.

DESCONOCIDOS; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES Demandados CIVIL NUM. BY2021CV01830.

SOBRE: EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA. EMPLAZAMIENTOE INTERPELACION POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. SS.

derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberé presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaria del tribunal . Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente.

Greenspoon Marder, LLP Lcda. Frances L. Asencio-Guido R.U.A. 15,622 TRADE CENTRE SOUTH, SUITE 700 100 WEST CYPRESS CREEK ROAD FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 Telephone: (954) 343 6273 Frances.Asencio@gmlaw.com Se les APERCIBE a los herede r os 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.

Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Bayamon, Puerto Rico hoy 28 de septiembre de 2021. Lcda. Laura I Santa Sanchez, Sec Regional.

Mayra I Marrero Marrero, Sec Serv a Sala.

notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 1 de octubre de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 5 de octubre de 2021. En SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, el 5 de octubre de 2021.

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

ante la notaria Diana M. Ruiz Hernández. Inscrita al folio 181 del tomo 1681 de Bayamón Sur, finca #70,589.

Por la presente se le emplaza y notifica que debe contestar la demanda incoada en su contra dentro del término de treinta (30) días a partir de la publicación del presente edicto. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr/sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio. Si usted deja de presentar y notificar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el Tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la Demanda, o cualquier otro, si el Tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. Los abogados de la parte demandante son.

ABOGADOS DE LA PARTE DEMANDANTE: Lcdo. Reggie Díaz Hernández RUA Núm.: 16,393 BERMUDEZ DIAZ & SÁNCHEZ LLP Edificio Ochoa Suite 200 500 Calle De La Tanca San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901 LEGAL NOTICE Tel.: (787) 523-2670 Fax: (787) 523-2664 ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO rdíaz@bdslawpr.com DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUExpido este edicto bajo mi firNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA ma y el sello de este Tribunal, SALA DE BAYAMON. hoy 30 de septiembre de 2021.

BANCO POPULAR DE Lcda. Laura I Santa Sanchez, PUERTO RICO, INC., Sec Regional. Magali RodriDemandante, v. guez Collazo, Sec Auxiliar.

A: LUIS QUIÑONES SASTRE, TANYA BURIS DIAZ, NAOMI BURIS DIAZ, ELIZABETH BURIS DIAZ; JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE COMO POSIBLES MIEMBROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION VIOLETA SASTRE FIGUEROA T/C/C VIOLETA SASTRE T/C/C VIOLETA SASTRES FIGUEROA T/C/C PETRONILA SASTRE LEGAL NOTICE FIGUEROA T/C/C Estado Libre Asociado de PuerVIOLETA SASTRE FIG; to Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL JEANNETTE MARTÍNEZ LEGAL NOTICE GONZÁLEZ, FIRST DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de PriTANYA BURIS DIAZ, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO mera Instancia Sala Superior FINANCIAL CARIBBEAN NAOMI BURIS DIAZ, DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL de SAN JUAN. CORPORATION, GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIELIZABETH BURIS POSADAS DE PUERTO JOHN DOE, BUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANDIAZ; JOHN ROE Y RICO ASSOCIATES, LLC Demandadas.

CIA SALA DE CAROLINA JANE ROE COMO Demandante v.

CIVIL NÚM.: BY2021CV03939.

ORIENTAL BANK POSIBLES MIEMBROS ORIENTAL BANK AND SOBRE: CANCELACION DE Parte Demandante V. DESCONOCIDOS DE LA PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO POR TRUST, JUAN DEL RICARDO TRILLA RAMOS LA VIA JUDICIAL. EMPLASUCESION ANASTACIA WILMINGTON SAVINGS SUCESION ELIZABETH Parte Demandada PUEBLO Y JUANA ZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. RAMOS LEBRON T/C/C NEGRON SASTRE Civil Núm.: CA2019CV02335.

FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DEL PUEBLO Y ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉANASTACIA RAMOS NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT POR LA PRESENTE se le CUALESQUIER PERSONA RICA PRESIDENTE DE LOS Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOemplaza para que presente al ESTADOS UNIDOS DE T/C/C ANASTACIA SOLELY AS TRUSTEE Tribunal su alegación respon- DESCONOCIDA CON ESTADOS UNIDOS ESTADO TECA. AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE RAMOS AMARO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERFOR FINANCE OF POSIBLE INTERES EN siva a la demanda y conforme DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, COMPUESTA POR AMERICA STRUCTURED dispone el Artículo 1578 del LA OBLIGACION CUYA TO RICO. SS. EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIAA: FIRST FINANCIAL Código Civil de 2020, acepten WANDA VELAZQUEZ DO DE PUERTO RICO. AVISO SECURITIES CANCELACION POR CARIBBEAN DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA. El que RAMOS; JOHN DOE ACQUISITION TRUST o repudien sus respectivas par- DECRETO JUDICIAL SE ticipaciones sobre la herencia suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal CORPORATION, JOHN Y JANE DOE COMO 2019-HB l SOLICITA de VIOLETA SASTRE FIGUEde Primera Instancia, Sala SuDOE COMO TENEDORES POSIBLES HEREDEROS Demandante vs.

Demandado(a) ROA T/C/C VIOLETA SASTRE perior de Carolina, hago saber DESCONOCIDOS DEL Civil Núm.

SJ2021CV05220.

DESCONOCIDOS; SUCESION VIOLETA T/C/C VIOLETA SASTRES FIa la parte demandada RICARGUEROA T/C/C PETRONILA SALA 903. Sobre: CANCELA- PAGARÉ a favor de First DO TRILLA RAMOS, y al PÚESTADOS UNI DOS DE SASTRE FIGUEROA DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIAFinancial Caribbean BLICO EN GENERAL; que en AMERICA; CENTRO T/C/C VIOLETA SASTRE SASTRE FIGUEROA T/C/C CIÓN VIOLETA SASTRE FIG y a sí DO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SEN- Corporation, por la suma cumplimiento del Mandamiento DE RECAUDACION DE T/C/C VIOLETA SASTRES comparezcan ante este Tribu- TENCIA POR EDICTO. principal de $73,800.00, de Ejecución de Sentencia exINGRESOS MUNICIPALES FIGUEROA T/C/C nal dentro de los treinta (30) A: JUAN DEL PUEBLO Y pedido el 22 de febrero de Demandados con interés al 7 1/2% PETRONILA SASTRE días a partir de la publicación JUANA DEL PUEBLO Y 2021, por la Secretaría del TriCIVIL NUM. BY2021CV03477. de este edicto. Usted deberá FIGUEROA T /C/C CUALESQUIER PERSONA anual, y vencimiento el bunal, procederé a vender y SOBRE: EJECUCION DE día 1 de julio del 2026. venderé en pública subasta por VIOLETA SASTRE FIG presentar su alegación res- DESCONOCIDA CON HIPOTECA. EMPLAZAMIENponsiva a través del Sistema Se tasa en igual suma. el precio mínimo de $76,000.00 COMPUESTA POR LUIS Unificado de Manejo y Adminis- POSIBLE INTERES EN TO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS Constituida por Jeannette y al mejor postor, pagadero en UNIDOS DE AMERICA EL QUIÑONES SASTRE, LA OBLIGACIÓN CUYA tración de Casos (SUMAC), al efectivo, cheque de gerente o PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTA- RUBEN MATOS SASTRE, Martínez González, cual puede acceder utilizando giro postal, a nombre del alguaCANCELACION POR DOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO LIMELQUIADES ROSARIO la siguiente dirección electró- DECRETO JUDICIAL SE mediante la Escritura 545, cil del tribunal, la propiedad que BRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO otorgada en San Juan, el se describe a continuación: URSASTRE, TANYA BURIS nica: http://unired.ramajudicial.

SOLICITA RICO. SS. pr, salvo que se represente por día 27 de junio de 1996, BANA: PROPIEDAD HORI(Nombre de las partes a las que se le DIAZ, NAOMI BURIS A: JOHN DOE Y

ZONTAL: Apartment number A dash Twenty One (A-21) of Condominium Carolina Court.

Irregular shaped apartment with a total surface area of six hundred eighty four point thirty five (684.35) square feet, equivalent to sixty three point sixty (63.60) square meters. This is a single level apartment located on the second floor of building ‘A’ of the Regime. Its main entrance is located inside the communal lobby area which faces the East side of the building and faces a staircases area. Its boundaries are: on the NORTH, by nine feet five inches (9’5’) with a common wall that separates it from Apartment A dash twenty two (A-22) and by sixteen feet one inch (16’1’) with a communal wall that separates it from the communal lobby and staircase area; on the SOUTH, by thirty two feet two inches (32’2’) with a common interior wall that separates it from apartment A dash sixteen (A16); on the EAST, by twenty one feet seven and a half inches (21’7½’) with a communal wall that separates it from the exterior communal grounds and, on a separate alignment, by five feet ten inches (5’10’) with the communal lobby and staircase area; and on the WEST, on two separate alignments, by sixteen feet ten inches (16’10’) and by ten feet seven and a half inches (10’7½’) with a communal wall that separates it from the exterior on the building. This apartment contains an entrance from the communal lobby and staircase and a living dining, kitchen, laundry area, two bedrooms, closets, one bathroom and a interior corridor. Parking space A dash twenty one (A-21) has been assigned for the exclusive use of this dwelling unit.

The percentage of the communal assets and for the responsibilities or liabilities which corresponds to this dwelling unit is one point twenty four percent (1.24%). Inscrita al folio 31 del tomo 871 de Carolina, finca 39721, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección I. La finca antes descrita se encuentra afecta a los siguientes gravámenes: (i) Hipoteca a favor de Doral Bank, o a su orden, por la suma de $76,000.00, con intereses al 6 3/4% anual, vencedero el 1 de marzo de 2036, según la escritura 59, otorgada en San Juan, el 14 de febrero de 2006, ante el notario Félix Javier Santiago García, inscrita al folio 34 del tomo 968 de Carolina, finca 39721, inscripción 7, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección I. (ii) Hipoteca a favor de Doral Bank, o a su orden, por la suma de $19,000.00, con intereses al 6 3/4% anual, vencedero el 1 de marzo de 2036, según la escritura 60, otorgada en San Juan, el 14 de febrero de 2006, ante el notario Félix Javier Santiago García, inscrita al folio 34 del

The San Juan Daily Star tomo 968 de Carolina, finca 39721, inscripción 8, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección I. (iii) Aviso de demanda con fecha 22 de junio de 2019 seguida en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, en el caso civil número CA2019CV02335, sobre ejecución de hipoteca; Scotiabank de Puerto Rico, demandante v.

Ricardo Trilla Ramos, demandado. Por la misma se reclama el pago de $76,000.00, más otras sumas, correspondiente a la hipoteca de la inscripción 7ª.

Anotada el 11 de octubre de 2019 al Tomo Karibe, finca 39721 de Carolina Norte, anotación “A”. La hipoteca objeto de esta ejecución es la que ha quedado descrita en el inciso (i). Será celebrada la subasta para con el importe de la misma satisfacer la sentencia dictada el 1 de octubre de 2020, este Honorable Tribunal dictó Sentencia, mediante la cual se condena a la parte demandada, a pagar a la parte demandante la suma $59,824.25 de principal con intereses al 6 3/4% anual desde el día 1 de enero de 2019 hasta su completo pago, cargos por demoras , más las cantidades debidas de contribuciones e impuestos, primas de seguro contra riesgo y seguro de hipoteca hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad estipulada de $7,600.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado. La PRIMERA SUBASTA será celebrada el día 1RO DE DICIEMBRE DE 2021 A LAS 1:00 DE LA TARDE, en la oficina del Alguacil, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, Puerto Rico. Servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la cantidad de $76,000.00, sin admitirse oferta inferior. De no haber remate ni adjudicación, celebraré SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 8 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2021 A LAS 1:00 DE LA TARDE, en el mismo lugar, en la que servirá como tipo mínimo, dos terceras (2/3) partes del precio pactado para la primera subasta, o sea, $50,666.67. Si no hubiese remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, celebraré TERCERA SUBASTA el día 15 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2021 A LAS 1:00 DE LA TARDE, en el mismo lugar en la que regirá como tipo mínimo, la mitad del precio pactado para la primera subasta, o sea, $38,000.00. El Alguacil que suscribe hizo constar que toda licitación deberá hacerse para pagar su importe en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América, de acuerdo con la Ley y de acuerdo con lo anunciado en este Aviso de Subasta. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables.

Se entiende que todo licitador que comparezca a la subasta señalada en este caso acepta

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

como bastante la titulación que da base a la misma. Se entiende que cualquier carga y/o gravamen anterior y/o preferente, si la hubiere al crédito que da base a esta ejecución continuará subsistente, entendiéndose, además, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción cualquier parte del remanente del precio de licitación.

La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Vendida o adjudicada la finca o derecho hipotecado y consignado el precio correspondiente, en esa misma fecha o fecha posterior, el alguacil que celebró la subasta procederá a otorgar la correspondiente escritura pública de traspaso en representación del dueño o titular de los bienes hipotecados, ante el notario que elija el adjudicatario o comprador, quien deberá abonar el importe de tal escritura.

El alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial al nuevo dueño, si así se lo solicita dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la confirmación de la venta o adjudicación. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del deudor la ocupen. Y PARA CONOCIMIENTO DE LOS LICITADORES Y DEL PUBLICO EN GENERAL y para su publicación de acuerdo con la Ley, expido el presente Edicto bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal. En Carolina, Puerto Rico, hoy 24 de septiembre de 2021. SAMUEL GONZÁLEZ ISAAC, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE CAROLINA.

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

ISLAND PORTFOLIO

SERVICES, LLC., COMO SADECK. PARQUE AGENTE DE ACE ONE MONTEBELLO E12 FUNDING, LLC. CALLE 3 TRUJILLO ALTO, Demandante Vs. P.R. 00976-3830.

GENESIS Z. POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza y requiere para que PORTELA FORTY

Demandados Caso Núm.: CA2021CV01370.

Salón Núm.: 408. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO.

A: GENEIS Z. PORTELA FORTY. URB. BAHIA VISTAMAR 1474 CALLE BARRACUDA, CAROLINA, P.R. 00983.

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. Kenmuel J. Ruiz López cuya dirección es: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección kenmuel.riuz@orf-law.com y a la dirección notificaciones@orflaw.com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en Carolina, Puerto Rico, hoy día 21 de septiembre de 2021. En Carolina, Puerto Rico, el 21 de septiembre de 2021.

LCDA. MARILYN APONTE RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. LYSHA M. CORDERO DANOIS, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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

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

NORMA FLORES SADECK

Demandado Civil Núm.: TJ2021CV00264.

Salón: 403. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO.

A: NORMA FLORES

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. Kenmuel J. Ruiz López cuya dirección es: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección kenmuel.riuz@orf-law.com y a la dirección notificaciones@ orf-Iaw.com.

EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en Carolina, Puerto Rico, hoy día de septiembre de 2021. En Carolina, Puerto Rico, el 21 de septiembre de 2021.

LCDA. MARILYN APONTE RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. LYSHA M. CORDERO DANOIS, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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

REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Demandante V.

RAMONITA SOLLA SERRANO T/C/C RAMONITA SOLLA SERRAN T/C/C RAMONITA SOLLASERRANO T/C/C RAMONITA SOLLA; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA

RAMONITA SOLLA.

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 6 de octubre de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 6 de octubre de 2021. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 6 de octubre de 2021.

LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. MARILYN COLÓN CARRASQUILLO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

CIC ELBA SOTO DE FERNANDEZ T/C/C ELBA ESTHER SOTO RODIGUEZ.

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 30 de septiembre de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 5 de octubre de 2021. En Carolina, Puerto Rico, el 5 de octubre de 2021.

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SALA DE GUAYNABO.

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO DEMANDANTE V.

CARLOS ALBERTO ACEVEDO KUINLAM, IVONNE DEL CARMEN NEGRÓN MALDONADO T/C/C IVONNE NEGRÓN MALDONADO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

DEMANDADOS Civil Núm. D2CD2016-0296 (201). Sobre: accion “in rem” Y Ejecución de Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria. AVISO DE VENTA EN PÚBLICA SUBASTA. Yo, YAMIXA E. RAMOS CEBALLOS, Alguacil Supervisor de la División de Subastas del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Guaynabo a los demandados y al público en general les notifico que, cumpliendo con un Mandamiento que se ha librado en el presente caso por el Secretario del Tribunal de epígrafe con fecha 14 de junio de 2021 y para satisfacer la cantidad adeudada de $306,554.60 de principal mediante Sentencia dictada en el caso de autos el

9 de abril de 2021, notificada y archivada en autos el 13 de abril de 2021, procederé a vender en pública subasta, al mejor postor en pago de contado y en moneda del curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, mediante efectivo, giro o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil de este Tribunal todo derecho, título e interés que hayan tenido tengan o puedan tener los deudores demandados en cuanto a la propiedad localizada en el Municipio de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, el bien inmueble se describe a continuación: 12 E Cleveland St., Parkville Dev., Guaynabo, PR 00969. URBANA: Solar marcado con el número doce (12) del Bloque “E” de la Urbanización Parkville, radicada en el barrio Frailes del término municipal de Guaynabo, compuesto de setecientos sesenta y uno punto noventa (761.90) metros cuadrados, en lindes; por el Norte, en treinta y seis punto sesenta y cinco (36.65) metros, con el solar número once (11) del mismo bloque “E”; por el Sur, en treinta y dos punto ochenta y ocho (32.88) metros, con el solar número trece (13) del mismo bloque; por el Este, en veintisiete punto treinta (27.30) metros, con la Calle número nueve (9) (Street Number Nine) de la misma urbanización; y por el Oeste, en dieciséis punto cero cero (16.00) metros, con el solar número catorce (14) del mismo bloque. Enclava una casa de concreto. Consta inscrita al folio 150 del tomo 217 de Guaynabo, finca número 13,946 del Registro de la Propiedad de Guaynabo. Con el importe de dicha venta se habrá de satisfacer a la parte demandante las cantidades adeudadas, en el caso de epígrafe, que se desglosan de la siguiente forma: $306,554.60 de principal, 4.50% de intereses, los cuales continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda, $324.64 de gastos por mora, los cuales continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda, mas costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado. El tipo mínimo para la subasta será la suma de tasación pactada, la cual es $347,985.00 para la propiedad antes descrita. De declarase la subasta desierta y tener que celebrarse una segunda subasta el tipo mínimo serán dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio mínimo antes mencionado; $231,990.00. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, regirá como tipo de la tercera subasta la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado; $173,992.50. La primera subasta se llevará a cabo el 2 de noviembre de 2021, a las 10:00 de la mañana. De no comparecer postor alguno se llevará a efecto una segunda subasta el 9 de noviembre de 2021, a las 10:00 de la mañana. De no comparecer postor

alguno se llevará a cabo una tercera subasta el 16 de noviembre de 2021, a las 10:00 de la mañana. La subasta o subastas antes indicadas se llevarán a efecto en mi oficina, localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Gaynabo.

Del Estudio de Título realizado surgen los siguientes gravámenes: Servidumbres a favor de de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico. Autoridad de la Fuentes Fluviales de Puerto Rico, Municipio de Gaynabo, condiciones restrictivas. Se advierte a los licitadores que la adjudicación se hará al mejor postor, quien deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el mismo acto de la adjudicación en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica y para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda(s) aquella(s) persona(s) que tengan interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, y para conocimiento de los licitadores y el público en general y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general, una vez por semana durante el término de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, y para su fijación en tres (3) lugares públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como, la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía y se le notificará además a la parte demandada vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida.

La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores, previa orden judicial dirigida al Registrador de la Propiedad de la sección correspondiente para la cancelación de aquellos posteriores. Se les advierte a todos los interesados que todos los documentos relacionados con la presente acción de ejecución de hipoteca, así como la de la subasta, estarán disponibles para ser examinados, durante horas laborables, en la Secretaría del Tribunal. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes; entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate.

Y para conocimiento de los demandados, de los acreedores posteriores, de los licitadores, partes interesadas y público en general, expido el presente Aviso para su publicación en los lugares públicos correspondientes. Librado en la Sala de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, a 4 de octubre de 2021. YAMIXA E. RAMOS CEBALLOS, ALGUACIL,

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What we learned from Week 5 in the NFL season

By TYLER DUNNE

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magine being Mason Crosby, trotting onto the field for a fourth — fourth! — attempt at a game-winning field goal.

After missing earlier from 36, 51 and 40 yards to win the game, Crosby, the Green Bay Packers’ kicker, was given the green light to try again, from 49 yards, on fourth-and-1 with 1:55 remaining in overtime.

Crosby drilled it.

On the surface, the Packers’ 25-22 win over the Cincinnati Bengals was as odd as it gets. The waning minutes were littered with turnovers, doinks and sliced kicks from both teams. Bengals kicker Evan McPherson had even started to celebrate a win before his field-goal attempt hooked for a miss.

To fail at anything that many times, with millions watching, then to finally deliver is impressive. Crosby’s final connection, on a 4 of 7 day, allowed the Packers to breathe one massive sigh of relief.

Green Bay is now 4-1 and, despite not putting a feisty Cincinnati team away early, the Packers provided a huge takeaway in Week 5.

Aaron Rodgers has more than enough talent surrounding him in Green Bay. Almost lost in the kicking madness at Paul Brown Stadium was a defense of general manager Brian Gutekunst’s roster.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ offseason of malcontent was spurred by his demands for more involvement in personnel management after what he perceived as dismissals of his opinion — most notably when the team drafted his potential replacement, Jordan Love, in the first round in 2020 despite calls for receiver help.

Sunday’s game showcased the Packers’ second pick that year: unicorn running back A.J. Dillon, who added 49 receiving yards and flashed power and footwork on a 12-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter.

An offensive line down to its third-string left tackle held its own, giving up just five hits (two sacks) on Rodgers’ 41 drop-backs.

Rodgers was animated, staring down blockers who missed assignments and criticizing receivers who messed up routes. But he also let his playmakers go to work.

Rushing for 103 yards, Aaron Jones proved again that he is a top-five running back. Davante Adams was spectacular, making one highlight reel catch after another.

On his 5-yard touchdown catch in the

Packers kicker Mason Crosby, left, hit a 49-yard field goal in overtime to beat the Bengals. It was his fourth attempt at a game-winning field goal on Sunday. second half, Adams plucked the ball from atop cornerback Trae Waynes’ head.

In the fourth quarter, Adams split right through a double team and ran past Cincinnati’s Jessie Bates, one of the best safeties in the NFL. Rodgers had mostly thrown short and intermediate passes Sunday, but uncorked a 59-yard strike to Adams, setting up a Crosby field goal that put Green Bay ahead, 22-14. Adams finished with 11 receptions for 206 yards and a touchdown.

After the Bengals tied the game, 22-22, with 3:57 left, Jones ran upfield for a 57-yard run. The Packers could have ended the game on that drive, where Rodgers had a shot at a touchdown pass but overthrew an open Adams in the end zone, and Crosby missed from 36 yards, one of his four potential gamewinners.

Chaos ensued.

There were more missed kicks.

Twitter lost its mind.

And then, as he tends to, Rodgers saved his absolute best for last. On the fourth possession of overtime, facing third-and-16 at the

Bengals’ 47-yard line, he faded and faded and faded backward to buy time before lacing a 15-yard completion to Randall Cobb, the receiver Rodgers had needled the Packers to acquire when he finally did report to training camp in late July. Cobb hung on to the ball despite taking a hard shot from Bates.

Then on came Crosby, who connected on the 49-yard attempt that finally ended the Packers’ win.

Arizona’s defense balances things.

After storming out to a 5-2 start in 2020, the Cardinals’ second-half swoon — going 3-6 the rest of the way, seemed to put coach Kliff Kingsbury on the hot seat.

Kingsbury’s offense is again the team’s biggest strength but, as Sunday’s 17-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers showed, he and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph have built quite a defense, too.

Up 7-0 in the first quarter, and facing first-and-5 against a 49ers offense with Trey Lance under center, the Cardinals’ defense had the sort of goal-line stand they simply could not put together in 2020, holding Lance

to two incompletions and stuffing him when San Francisco went for it on fourth-and-goal from the 1.

Safety Budda Baker had an interception, defensive end J.J. Watt had three quarterback hits and Arizona produced the kind of grimy win that’s necessary to compete in the cutthroat NFC West and beyond.

This being a Kingsbury offense, there have been improvements on that side of the ball, too. Kyler Murray is healthy and his 75.2% completion rate leads the league. He didn’t throw an interception Sunday and has been balancing his creative style with efficient decisions.

Rookie receiver Rondale Moore has emerged as a sensational second option behind DeAndre Hopkins. Moore fought off coverage and made a mind-boggling sideline catch for 33 yards in the second quarter.

Now the Cardinals are 5-0 heading into a Week 6 meeting with the Browns in Cleveland.

Miami is speeding toward another total reset.

This 45-17 loss to the reigning champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers was no shocker. Expectations are low for the Miami Dolphins, who started backup Jacoby Brissett against Tom Brady and the Bucs’ tremendous pass rush.

But the pairing should have team owner Stephen Ross asking himself hard questions about why his Dolphins have not built their own Florida powerhouse.

After the 2019 season, Tampa Bay wooed Brady, signed a slew of veterans and are now the toast of the NFL. Miami tanked in 2019, traded away as many assets as possible to get draft positioning and remain a hamster on a spinning wheel.

Last season, coach Brian Flores got his team to fight as the team rebuilt. He ran off his best player, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, in exchange for three draft picks (including a first-rounder this year), then Flores and general manager Chris Grier chose quarterback Tua Tagovailoa fifth overall in the 2020 draft, over Justin Herbert.

Sunday’s loss at Tampa Bay was a troubling revelation: Flores, who made his bones as a defensive assistant with the New England Patriots, hasn’t been able to build anything resembling a defensive power in Miami.

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From page 34 If anyone should know how to stop a Brady attack, it’s Flores. Yet Brady was back to his terminator ways, completing 30 of 41 passes for 411 yards with five touchdowns.

That performance came a week after Patriots coach Bill Belichick had Brady thinking an extra split-second in a tight matchup that presumably provided some reproducible looks. But Sunday’s game was a defensive meltdown in every conceivable way. With Miami in man coverage in the second quarter, Brady knifed a pass to Antonio Brown on a crossing route, and Brown sprinted 62 yards for the touchdown.

One nearby Dolphins defensive back who had his head turned couldn’t even see Brown whisking by.

The Bucs finished with 33 first downs and 558 total yards, going 8 of 11 on third down, and never turned the ball over.

In Year 3, Flores’ defense should be humming. Instead, it’s floundering.

Tagovailoa, now a second-year quarterback, will return from his fractured ribs at some point this season, but there’s little hope that he will be able to lead the offense to relevance. The ultraconservative play that doomed him to getting benched for Ryan Fitzpatrick as a rookie, along with the elementary screens and check downs that have been his hallmark, is unlikely to confound division rivals.

The Dolphins’ potential trade for Deshaun Watson will hang over the team until the Nov. 2 trade deadline.

Watson faces a potential suspension as part of the investigation of 22 sexual misconduct lawsuits against him.

So where do the Dolphins go from here? Likely toward another massive roster reconstruction and a change at general manager and coach, too. Unless, of course, the Dolphins can woo their own future Hall of Famer via trade.

AROUND THE NFL Los Angeles Chargers 47, Cleveland Browns 42: Oh, it was just a casual 398-yard, four-touchdown passing outing from Justin Herbert. He also scored a rushing touchdown, dominating a Browns defense that has embarrassed other opposing quarterbacks.

The Chargers scored four fourth-quarter touchdowns to ruin Cleveland’s

Jacoby Brissett was 27 of 39 passing for 279 yards against the Buccaneers, but was sacked three times in the Dolphins’ loss.

Sunday.

Dallas Cowboys 44, New York Giants 20: Give credit to Dallas coach Mike McCarthy and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who mixed in the run as much as possible and gashed the Giants for 201 yards on the ground (including 110 from Ezekiel Elliot).

Chicago Bears 20, Las Vegas Raiders 9: Jon Gruden’s Raiders offense was a mess at home. Derek Carr flipflopped between looking MVP-ish to subpar and was ultimately held without a touchdown pass as Bears rookie Justin Fields got his second win and both teams pulled to very different 3-2 records.

Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Denver Broncos 19: The Steelers are the most Jekyll-and-Hyde team in the NFL. With the entire country writing this team’s obituary, the Steelers looked like a playoff contender for the first time since Week 1. Here’s why: They took the ball out of Ben Roethlisberger’s hands.

Pittsburgh attempted 14 passes versus 17 Najee Harris carries in the first half, and that was the difference. The merits of drafting a running back 24th overall are debatable, but Harris’ special talent was on full display against an excellent

Denver defense.

New England Patriots 25, Houston Texans 22: An emotional letdown might’ve been expected after the events in Foxborough last week, but probably not a 312-yard, three-touchdown day from Texans rookie Davis Mills. The talent-deprived Texans had Bill Belichick and the Patriots on the ropes, but New England came up with a 15-play, 84-yard field-goal drive in the fourth quarter to win.

Tennessee Titans 37, Jacksonville Jaguars 19: The AFC South is shaping up to be a smidgen uglier than anticipated, but, as expected, Derrick Henry (130 yards on 29 carries, three touchdowns) ground out this win over Urban Meyer’s beleaguered team. Trevor Lawrence has been good for one or two true “wow” moments a game, but the Jaguars’ game plan continued to perplex: Receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. — Jacksonville’s best playmaker last week — was targeted only three times Sunday.

New Orleans Saints 33, Washington Football Team 22: Jameis Winston finally delivered big plays, with a 72yard touchdown pass to Deonte Harris and a 49-yard Hail Mary score to

Marquez Callaway. The Saints needed them. Winston hasn’t resembled the turnover machine he was at Tampa Bay; coach Sean Payton has held him back from unleashing one of the strongest arms in the league.

Minnesota Vikings 19, Detroit Lions 17: Besides an incredible one-handed interception by linebacker Eric Kendricks, this game didn’t offer much in terms of aesthetics. Not that the Vikings cared. Their three losses this season were progressively uglier, so Minnesota will welcome the outcome.

Atlanta Falcons 27, New York Jets 20: Tight end Kyle Pitts was every bit the dominant force Atlanta hoped he would be when it drafted him with the fourth overall pick in April. The Jets had no answer for Pitts, who caught nine balls for 119 yards with a touchdown.

Philadelphia Eagles 21, Carolina Panthers 18: One moment, the Panthers are an undefeated 3-0. The next, they’re without their star player, running back Christian McCaffrey, riding a two-game losing streak. Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns in the second half for Philadelphia, which rallied from a 12-point deficit to beat Carolina.

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Wilder-Fury yields not another rematch, but a path to a unified title

By MORGAN CAMPBELL

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ate in the 10th round of their heavyweight title fight Saturday, Tyson Fury floored Deontay Wilder with a clubbing right hand to the jaw, and the end of their brawl seemed imminent. But Wilder climbed off the canvas and spent the late stages of the round landing heavy punches as Fury covered up.

When a fighter goes down, judges generally score the round 10-8, in favor of the fighter who scored the knockdown, but Wilder’s comeback compelled one judge to score the round 10-9 for Fury.

By then, Fury, a 6-foot-9, 277-pound champion from Manchester, England, looked tired, leaning on Wilder during clinches and breathing heavily in breaks in the action. And Wilder, a 6-7, 238-pound former champion from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, appeared exhausted, wilting under Fury’s weight and relentless attack.

But Wilder’s stunning punching power meant he always had a chance, even in a fight, like this one, where he trailed on the scorecards. And his 10th-round rally raised a tantalizing, fretful possibility.

If he had managed to defeat Fury, 33, the pair might have had to fight a fourth time — great news for fans of high-octane slugfests, but dreadful for the fighters’ health, Wilder’s especially. Fury beat him so thoroughly in February 2020 that one of Wilder’s trainers stopped the fight.

They competed more evenly Saturday, but Wilder, 35, still entered the 11th round bruised, bleeding and bobbing on wobbly legs.

A minute into the 11th, Fury smashed Wilder’s temple with a right hand. Wilder crashed to the mat. The referee, Russell Mora, waved the fight off without a count.

Instead of another rematch, and an entertaining detour on the path to a unified heavyweight title, Fury delivered closure and clarity.

“Me and Wilder are done now,” said Fury, who is 31-0-1 with 22 knockouts and who retained his World Boxing Council championship. “Done for good. It was definitely a historic trilogy.”

Fury and Wilder’s series immediately joins other dramatic heavyweight trilogies as must-see material for serious fans of boxing. The pair now rank alongside Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, and Riddick Bowe and Evander Holyfield. After a draw

Tyson Fury, left, defeated Deontay Wilder with a knockout blow in the 11th round in Las Vegas. in their first fight, Fury won the next two by knockout.

But matchmakers, like fighters, sometimes ignore signals that they should quit.

After three brutal fights between Rafael Márquez and Israel Vázquez in the mid2000s, the two junior featherweights met again.

Juan Manuel Márquez and Manny Pacquiao fought three times from 2004 to 2011, with a draw and two Pacquiao victories. Their fourth bout, in December 2012, ended with Márquez knocking Pacquiao out cold.

Before the third Wilder-Fury bout, Wilder promised to reinvent himself as a boxer-puncher, using a style to focus on belting Fury’s body before scoring a knockout. And he delivered early, landing jabs to Fury’s midsection and mixing in right hands.

Then a brawl broke out. A Fury uppercut knocked Wilder down in Round 3.

In Round 4, Wilder dropped Fury twice.

After that came the 10th round, Wilder’s short-lived resurgence and the concussive last punch in the 11th.

“I haven’t seen the knockout, but I felt it,” Fury said at the postfight news conference. “Shots like that, they end careers. I hope he’s OK.” Fury’s strategy involved forward movement and winning by attrition. Afterward, Wilder acknowledged that it worked.

“I did my best, but it wasn’t good enough,” Wilder, now 42-2-1 with 41 knockouts, said afterward. “He didn’t come in at 277 to be a ballet dancer. He came to lean on me, try to rough me up, and he succeeded.”

One key takeaway from the bout: Big fights between big fighters are still big business.

The announced attendance of 15,820 did not fill T-Mobile Arena to its capacity, but it also did not include Fury’s numerous fans, many of whom are based in England and were unable to travel to Las Vegas because of travel restrictions related to the pandemic. Promoters still expected the fight card to generate more than $10 million in ticket revenue. Fury and Wilder’s previous bout sold $17 million in tickets.

“I want to apologize to all the fans

who spent their money to see such a boring fight,” Bob Arum, the event’s co-promoter, joked at the news conference.

Then Arum, who runs Top Rank, turned serious.

“I have never seen a heavyweight fight as magnificent as this,” he said.

Another outcome: more progress toward a unified heavyweight title.

With a fourth Fury-Wilder fight off the table, Fury can target the winner of the rematch between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk, the surprise winner of their bout late last month. In theory, within 12 months, the heavyweight division could have a single champion.

Wilder, for his part, could regroup and take some tuneup fights, or he could make big-money matches in the aftermath of the Joshua-Usyk-Fury round-robin. The main point — for Fury, Wilder and fans — is that options abound for entertaining, highstakes fights.

“Boxing is big, and boxing is back,” Javan Hill, Fury’s trainer, said at the news conference. “The heavyweight division is flourishing.”

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(Mar 21-April 20)

A mellow aspect suggests you might prefer ideas that don’t challenge you in anyway. Yet you may be encouraged by someone to consider other perspectives, which could act as a catalyst, Aries. If you want to believe that something important is out of your reach, then you’ll act accordingly. However, if you take a leap of faith, you can find it is not so difficult after all.

Libra

(Sep 24-Oct 23)

Should you do something nice for others, or channel your energy into an outing, creative project or social event? You might feel a tad guilty for putting yourself first, and if truth be told, this may not be your obvious choice, as there is a side of you that prefers to keep other people happy. But it can be so very energizing to indulge a hobby or take time out for pure pleasure.

Taurus

(April 21-May 21)

Scorpio

Gemini

(May 22-June 21)

Sagittarius

(Nov 23-Dec 21)

Capricorn

(Dec 22-Jan 20)

Doing regular tasks in familiar surroundings could lull you into a false sense of security, and lead you to believe that everything is fine as it is. Yet if you’re willing to push a little harder and be more proactive, you might surprise yourself with all that you are able to accomplish. It may require some courage and persistence, but you do have what it takes to get there, Taurus.

Trying to live up to other people’s expectations can give you a temporary boost, but before too long you could find it difficult to keep up this game. Even so, you might not want to ruffle any feathers at this time, Gemini. A lively influence suggests there may be nothing wrong in doing so, as this can bring positive change into a situation that could be showing a lack of progress.

Cancer

(June 22-July 23)

Whatever happens might influence you in a deeply personal way, even if it has nothing to do with you.

The coming days could see you reacting to other people’s dramas, which may distract you from more personal issues. The focus on a private zone suggests taking time out, so you can look at whatever is bothering you. Put yourself first, and then you’ll have more time for others, Cancer.

Leo

(July 24-Aug 23)

(Oct 24-Nov 22)

As Mercury makes an awkward angle with Uranus, you may be inspired by someone to try something new. Or you might share a vivid dream with a friend, and their interpretation could galvanize you into action. This upbeat and restless blend of energies can find you exploring all kinds of ideas, with a view to making fresh discoveries that may change your life in a good way.

A snippet of information can be the inspiration you need to create a shift in your lifestyle or wellness habits. It may not be a very big change at this stage, as you might want to experiment with an idea or approach and see how it works for you. It could have the potential to alter your thinking in a new direction though, which can be the key to a happier and confident you, Archer.

You can be in your element when focusing on accomplishing a key goal. Indeed, the days ahead could see you working alongside others with zeal and passion to create a breakthrough. This might mean making sacrifices in other areas though. Make time for your social life, as someone may be keen to link up with you, and it could be mutually beneficial for you to do so, Capricorn.

Aquarius

(Jan 21-Feb 19)

Although you can be ambitious, you may worry that you don’t have what it takes to fulfil a personal goal.

This likely has nothing to do with your sterling talents and abilities, and perhaps more to do with a slight dip in confidence. Why might this be Leo? With asteroid Vesta opposing restless Uranus, your focus could shift, and energy may be scattered unless you stand firm.

The Sun continues to shine in your sector of adventure for a while yet. So, if you have a desire to traverse new terrain or make some fresh discoveries, the coming weeks can be the time to do so. If a cultural event, such as an exhibition or social opportunity beckons, it looks to be an excellent way to broaden your horizons. The lunar link to Jupiter suggests aiming higher, Aquarius.

Virgo

Pisces

(Aug 24-Sep 23)

You can be good at organizing other people’s lives, but there are times when you might get behind with your own affairs. And the coming days could be one of those. You may be juggling various tasks, but need to step up your output for a short while, so you can get ahead and have time for other things.

It won’t be forever, but it might bring a great sense of achievement.

(Feb 20-Mar 20)

An insight may be so startling, that it has the effect of resolving a problem that’s bothered you for a while. Something can flash into your awareness that enables you to see this matter from a fresh perspective. This might be all it takes to end it, leaving the sense that it’s all been a dream. It’s not, Pisces! This is what happens when your mindset shifts, and it could feel miraculous.

Answers to the Sudoku and Crossword on page 37

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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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