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Governor signs pact to promote adoptions of older children in Puerto Rico

By THE STAR STAFF

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón announced on Tuesday the signing of an agreement with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which will allow the implementation of the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program in Puerto Rico, with a $385,000 allocation to the Family Department.

“We have been working rapidly to ensure fewer children remain in government care and to transform lives,” González Colón said in a written statement. “Today we are integrating the Dave Thomas Foundation as a resource to serve children over 10 years old.”

Family Secretary Suzanne Roig Fuertes said the agreement will allow for the hiring of adoption facilitators who will work with an evidence-based recruitment model, focused on identifying permanent homes for children in the foster care system with adoption plans.

The foundation, present in all 50 states and Canada, has implemented the model on a mass scale since 2012 and has facilitated 15,000 adoptions. It is the first time it has established a formal agreement with the Puerto Rico government.

The agreement will allow for the hiring of adoption facilitators who will work with an evidence-based recruitment model, focused on identifying permanent homes for children in the foster care system with adoption plans. (Facebook via Jenniffer González Colón)

The agreement is valid for one year, from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The average beneficiary child is 14 years old, has multiple previous placements, has special needs, and belongs to sibling groups.

Comptroller: Medical licensing & discipline board lags in complaint resolutions

By THE STAR STAFF

The Puerto Rico Comptroller’s Office issued a qualified opinion Tuesday on operations related to the investigation of complaints or grievances for unprofessional conduct and medical malpractice handled by the Department of Health’s Medical Licensing and Discipline Board.

A qualified opinion is issued when individual or aggregate violations are significant, but not widespread.

The report reveals that, as of Sept. 30, 2024, the board had not issued a timely resolution on complaints or grievances in 415 cases. Of those cases, 101 were related to professional conduct, the oldest of them unresolved since 2006, and 314 were pending medical malpractice cases since 2014.

The regulations stipulate that every case subject to an adjudicative procedure must be resolved within six

months of its filing. The board must also initiate an investigation as soon as it receives any information regarding professional malpractice, whether already adjudicated or in the process of being resolved.

The audit of a finding indicates that a similar situation had already been discussed in Audit Report DA-22-08 of Jan. 14, 2022.

The report recommends that the board’s executive director continue with the necessary steps to have the complaints investigated as provided for in Laws 38-2017 and 139-2008 , as well as the General Regulations of 2016.

The board had a budget of $2.4 million in 2022, $3.1 million in 2023, and $4.4 million in 2024. Additionally, had expenses of $4.6 million against its $9.9 million revenue for the same three-year period.

This specific scope compliance audit (available at www.ocpr.gov.pr) covers the period from March 1, 2022 to Sept. 30, 2024.

Hospitals worry: Energy resiliency at risk as federal funding remains unfinalized

By THE STAR STAFF

With less than 10 weeks until the start of hurricane season, hospitals and community groups are increasingly concerned about the lack of final approval from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the installation of energy resilience systems, such as battery storage and technologies that ensure power during blackouts, in health centers across the island.

Although the DOE announced a conditional investment of up to $365 million for such projects in December 2024, the final agreement has yet to be signed, leaving dozens of medical institutions anxious. Spokespeople warn that time is running out: hurricane season begins on June 1, and they fear that if funding is not secured soon, vulnerable patients will face further blackouts during critical months.

The federal initiative is part of the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund, created in response to the devastation of Hurricane Maria in 2017, which caused the longest blackout in U.S. history. The fund aims to strengthen electrical infrastructure in high-risk communities. In the second phase of the program, the DOE selected four proposals in Puerto Rico to provide resilient energy to community health facilities and affordable housing. The three main recipients of the grants are the Puerto Rico Public Housing Authority, the Hispanic Federation, and Dynamic Solar Solutions, which received conditional awards in December 2024. Each entity would lead the installation of energy systems once cooperative agreement negotiations with the DOE are finalized -- negotiations that are currently pending.

If finalized, the project would have an unprecedented scope. According to DOE documents, the goal is to equip nearly 450 health centers across the island, directly benefiting some 45,000 Puerto Ricans served by those facilities. The implementation of resilient energy systems is expected to prevent over 140,000 hours of interruptions in

essential medical services, ensuring continuous power for emergency rooms, dialysis equipment, vaccine refrigeration, and other critical functions. Additionally, operational savings of over $132 million are anticipated for affected centers -- resources that could be redirected to improve patient services -- and the creation of more than 6,750 manufacturing and installation jobs in the United States.

The DOE would finance up to 90% of the cost of each system, making the acquisition virtually cost-free for hospitals, with only minimal maintenance expenses remaining.

The selected health centers are spread throughout the island, including rural and highly vulnerable areas such as the central mountains, the south and the west -- regions that have historically endured the worst impacts of hurricanes and prolonged blackouts.

“When the power grid collapses, these medical facilities become oases of energy for their communities. Therefore, it is crucial for this energy resilience effort to reach every corner of Puerto Rico,” noted Javier Rúa Jovet, director of public policy for the Puerto Rico Solar Energy and Storage Association. “Our hospitals need energy resilience to save lives. With hurricane season approaching, it is urgent that these projects get underway, especially since the elderly and most vulnerable are the ones who will benefit the most. Their well-being largely depends on our ability to keep critical services running during emergencies.”

Engineer Frances Berríos, president of the Puerto Rico Electrical Experts Association, echoed the sense of urgency: “The energy resilience systems being installed in hospitals across the island would help ensure that the upcoming hurricane seasons are less concerning, particularly for the healthcare sector,” she said. “These systems will make sure that healthcare services are not interrupted and that the life-sustaining devices for patients in these facilities remain powered.”

Carlos Velázquez, director of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council in Puerto Rico, representing the renewable

energy sector, urged the federal government to expedite the approval process.

“We are ready to begin,” he said. “We already have trained personnel and developed plans, but without that final agreement from the DOE, we cannot move forward. Every day of delay means one more day that our hospitals are left unprotected.”

Velázquez also highlighted the program’s accessibility.

“With the DOE covering 90% of the cost, we are talking about practically free resilience for health centers,” he said. “We cannot afford to miss this opportunity.”

3rd Coastal Erosion Summit set for Thursday in Carolina

By THE STAR STAFF

Loíza Mayor Julia Nazario Fuentes announced Tuesday that preparations are complete for the Third Coastal Erosion Summit, a significant event aimed at educating the public and raising awareness about the effects of global warming and community resilience.

The summit will take place this Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Vivo Beach Club on highway PR-187, next to the Balneario de Carolina.

“In March 2023, we initiated our first effort with a group of local and international experts to analyze the impact of coastal erosion on Puerto Rico, especially following several natural disasters in recent years,” the mayor said. “We took this initiative because we in Loíza have witnessed the significant loss of our beach and how the ocean continues to encroach on our coastal communities, coming alarmingly close to our homes.”

Among the speakers at the event will be Prof. Rafael Méndez Tejeda, a climatologist and professor at the University of Puerto

Rico at Carolina, as well as Dr. Carlos Padín Bibiloni, a former secretary of the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, environmental planner and ecologist, and current professor at Ana G. Méndez University.

“We will be joined by Dr. Robert Mayer Arzuaga, an assistant professor at the University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla, whose work focuses on the conservation and ecological restoration of coastal ecosystems. He has done particularly effective work in Loíza,” the mayor added.

The aforementioned will also be joined by Juan Picorelli, a Loíza resident, planner and master’s student in archaeology.

Nazario expressed particular pleasure at the attendance of Sen. Marissa “Marissita” Jiménez Santoni from the Carolina district, who chairs the island Legislative Assembly’s Joint Commission on Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience.

“We have been collaborating since the last legislative term, and I am familiar with her work,” the mayor said. “She understands how coastal erosion has adversely affected us in Loíza.”

Frances Berríos, president of the Puerto Rico Electrical Experts Association (Facebook via Frances T. Berríos Presidenta CPEPR)

Loíza Mayor Julia Nazario Fuentes

Gov’t will provide nearly $74 million for PREPA pensions to avoid rate hike

By THE STAR STAFF

Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Núñez announced Tuesday that Gov. Jenniffer González Colón has allocated $73.7 million in the new budget specifically for the pension payments of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) retirees.

“There will be no increase in electricity rates to fund the pensions of PREPA retirees, as the Governor has identified over $73 million to address the issue responsibly,” Méndez said in a written statement.

Rep. Víctor Parés Otero, chairman of the House Government Committee, pointed out that the amendment to the operating budget, labeled A-25, allocates funds for pension payments starting in July. He emphasized that there is no need for LUMA Energy or PREPA to submit proposals for a rate increase.

The funds will be sourced from PREPA’s Contingent Obligation Financing Program for the Retirement System and will be managed by the Treasury Department, in accordance with agreements made with the Financial Oversight and Management Board.

At a press conference later in the day, the governor confirmed that a temporary hike in energy rates would not be necessary to meet pension payments for PREPA retirees.

“We submitted House Joint Resolution 85, in the House

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version, to relinquish funds, and the pension funds are available until March 31,” González Colón said. “So what we’re talking about is increasing the number of months until June, and that relinquishment of funds would cover April, May and June, and for that, there’s no need to increase the electricity rate.”

The Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) had previously instructed PREPA to work with LUMA Energy on submitting a petition for a temporary rate adjustment to facilitate pension payments starting in April 2025.

In a motion issued on Monday, the PREB also instructed LUMA Energy to take all required steps to include a rider for the recovery of pension funds in the next billing cycle,

if implemented.

In January, PREPA proposed two new strategies to tackle the pension funding crisis. The strategies would necessitate collaboration among PREPA, the PREB, the island government and private operators to achieve sustainable results. One proposal included analyzing the budgets of LUMA, electric power transmission and distribution system operator, and Genera PR, the operator of PREPA’s legacy power plants, to identify potential savings. PREPA suggested a 10% reduction in LUMA’s budget and a 2% reduction in Genera’s, reallocating those savings to PREPA to help cover its monthly pension obligations. However, the combined savings would amount to $75 million, enough to fund only three months of PREPA’s Employee Retirement System obligations, leaving a shortfall of $225 million for the year.

After this month, PREPA said, it would not have sufficient resources to meet its pension obligations.

The PREB emphasized that the ongoing rate review process, led by attorney Scott Hempling, would address the long-term pension funding issue. However, due to the procedural timeline of the rate case, it would not resolve the immediate shortfall that PREPA would face starting in April of this year. Therefore, unless an alternative funding mechanism was identified quickly, a temporary rate adjustment would be necessary to alleviate PREPA’s pension funding crisis, the PREB said.

Mayors Federation holds workshop on municipal budgeting

By THE STAR STAFF

The Puerto Rico Mayors Federation (FAPR by its initials in Spanish) launched a training program earlier this week with the workshop “Preparation and Approval of the Municipal Budget.” The session was held at the La Marquesa Park activity center in Guaynabo.

FAPR President Gabriel Hernández Rodríguez said 70 public servants from the finance and budget areas of the member municipalities participated in the workshop.

The FAPR groups mayors affiliated with the New Progressive Party.

“This initiative marks the beginning of a series of seminars that are part of the FAPR’s work plan to strengthen the technical capabilities of municipal staff,” the Camuy mayor added.

The educational session was led by Hans Mercado, a certified public accountant, and Ivette Báez Hernández, finance director, and Valery Pérez, budget director, both from the municipality of Guaynabo.

Hernández Rodríguez also noted that as part of the training

schedule, the FAPR is working on developing two additional workshops. One will focus on hurricane season preparation and the other on risk mitigation. The initiatives will serve as a prelude to the PR Mayor’s Summit scheduled for September.

“With these efforts, the Federation reaffirms its commitment to the professional development of municipal human resources and efficient public management in the federated municipalities,” Hernández Rodríguez said, also thanking Guaynabo Mayor Edward O’Neill Rosa “for making the valuable space and resources available to the Federation to carry out this activity.”

Father faces state charges for pattern of sexual abuse of minor daughter

By THE STAR STAFF

Justice Secretary-designate Janet Parra Mercado announced Tuesday that the Arecibo Prosecutor’s Office filed criminal charges against William Anthony Bracero Mendoza, 37, for committing a pattern of sexual abuse against his minor daughter in the municipalities of Arecibo and Hatillo. Prosecutor Luisberto Ramos Pagán of the Specialized Unit for Domestic Violence, Sexual Crimes, and Child Abuse filed 12 charges against the defendant. They include prostitution,

incest, lewd acts, and child abuse in the form of obscene conduct and emotional distress, under the Penal Code and the Law for the Prevention of Abuse, Preservation of Family Unity, and for the Safety and Welfare of Abused Minors of Puerto Rico.

According to the police investigation, the defendant engaged in a pattern of sexual abuse against the minor and exposed her to obscene content, from the age of 8, from 2021 to 2024. The Public Prosecutor’s Office filed six charges of prostitution against Bracero Mendoza, given that the defen-

dant allegedly offered and conditioned any request or need of the minor in exchange for sexual conduct. It should be noted that during these years, the minor was intimidated by her father. When the victim informed her mother about what had happened, she took immediate action, confronted her husband, and went to the authorities.

Judge Rafael Lugo Morales of the Arecibo Court of First Instance found cause on all charges filed, and set bail at $1.5 million. After failing to post bail, Bracero Mendoza was sent to prison.

Speaker of

Puerto Rico House of Representatives Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Núñez (Facebook via Jenniffer González Colón)

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Justice Department refuses to give judge flight data, citing state secrets

By ALAN FEUER and CHARLIE SAVAGE

The Trump administration told a federal judge Monday night that it would not disclose any further information about two flights of Venezuelan migrants it sent to El Salvador this month despite a court order to turn back the planes, declaring that doing so would jeopardize state secrets.

The move sharply escalated the growing conflict between the administration and the judge — and, by extension, the federal judiciary — in a case that legal experts fear is precipitating a constitutional crisis.

For almost 10 days, the judge, James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court in Washington, has been trying to get the Trump administration to give him information about the two flights in an effort to determine whether officials allowed them to continue on to El Salvador in violation of his order to have them return to the United States.

But in a patent act of defiance, the Justice Department told Boasberg that giving him any further information about the flights — which the Trump administration maintains were carrying members of a Venezuelan street gang called Tren de Aragua — would “undermine or impede future counterterrorism operations.”

“The court has all of the facts it needs to address the compliance issues before it,” the department wrote in a filing. “Further intrusions on the executive branch would present dangerous and wholly unwarranted separation-of-powers harms with respect to diplomatic and national security concerns that the court lacks competence to address.”

The state secrets privilege is a legal doctrine that can allow the executive branch to block the use of evidence in court — and sometimes shut down entire lawsuits — when it says litigating such matters in open court would risk revealing information that could damage national security.

Typically, however, the executive branch confidentially provides a detailed description of the sensitive evidence to a judge to show why it is too sensitive to discuss in open court. The Trump administration’s move is extraordinary in part because it is refusing to provide information to Boasberg — a former presiding judge of the nation’s national security surveillance court — even privately and in a secure facility for handling classified information. Indeed, the administration has not even claimed the information at issue is classified.

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can prompt a president’s wartime deportation powers even without a declared war.

Lawyers for Venezuelan migrants have maintained that the law cannot be used against Tren de Aragua members because the gang is not a government and its activities do not amount to an invasion. Notably, the U.S. intelligence community circulated an assessment last month concluding that the gang is not under the control of the Venezuelan government, contrary to what Trump has since contended.

During the hearing Monday before the appeals court panel, two of the judges seemed to agree that the migrants the government wants to remove under the law could go to court to challenge whether they were actually members of Tren de Aragua.

But it was unclear what those challenges might look like.

The Justice Department’s invocation of the state secrets privilege was its latest effort to stonewall Boasberg’s attempts to understand whether the government had violated his order.

Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem, the secretaries of state and homeland security, saying that sharing the information with a court would jeopardize national security and foreign policy, including by making foreign partners less likely to trust the Trump administration to keep confidential negotiations and operational details secret, and by fueling public speculation about the matter.

The Justice Department’s stubborn response to Boasberg came on the same day that he reaffirmed his initial order barring the Trump administration from using a wartime law, the Alien Enemies Act, to summarily deport scores of Venezuelan migrants it deemed to be members of Tren de Aragua.

The judge’s order said that the block should remain in place so the migrants could have the opportunity to challenge accusations that they belong to the gang before being flown out of the country to a prison in El Salvador.

Also Monday, a federal appeals court in Washington held a nearly two-hour hearing on the Trump administration’s request to nullify Boasberg’s underlying order, taking up many of the same issues.

The three-judge panel did not issue an immediate ruling. But during questioning, a Justice Department lawyer acknowledged that if the court were to reverse Boasberg’s order, the administration could immediately resume

transferring people to the Salvadoran prison.

From the moment Boasberg, chief judge of U.S. District Court in Washington, entered his original order pausing the deportation flights March 15, President Donald Trump and his allies have accused him of overstepping his authority by intruding on the president’s prerogative to conduct foreign affairsThe question at the heart of the case turns equally on the issue of whether Trump himself overstepped by ignoring limits set out in the text of the Alien Enemies Act and in the Constitution for when and how wartime deportations can take place.

The law, passed in 1798, gives the government wide latitude during an invasion or wartime to summarily round up subjects of a “hostile nation” who are older than 14 and remove them from the country with little or no due process.

The administration has repeatedly claimed that the Venezuelan migrants in question are members of Tren de Aragua and should be considered subjects of a hostile nation because Trump has said they were acting at the direction of the Venezuelan government.

The White House has also insisted that the arrival of dozens of members of the gang to the United States constitutes an invasion or a “predatory incursion” under the law, which

Last week, just hours before a hearing in which they were going to have to discuss the flight, department lawyers moved to cancel the proceeding. On the same day, they took the even bolder step of trying to having Boasberg removed from the case.

But the invocation of the state secrets privilege in this context was a new level of aggression.

The Supreme Court first recognized the state secrets privilege in a 1953 decision that approved the withholding of information whenever there is “reasonable danger” of exposing information that should not be divulged for national security reasons.

After the Bush administration frequently invoked the state secrets privilege to block lawsuits on topics like torture and warrantless wiretapping, the Justice Department in the Obama era imposed new limits on the power.

The policy called for the department to reject a request to use the privilege if officials decide the motivation for doing so is to “conceal violations of the law, inefficiency or administrative error,” to “prevent embarrassment” or to block information “the release of which would not reasonably be expected to cause significant harm to national security.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi told Boasberg in a filing that she was satisfied that the Trump administration’s new invocation of the privilege was “adequately supported and warranted.”

The Department of Justice in Washington, March 18, 2025. Lawyers for some of the Venezuelan immigrants deported last weekend under a rarely invoked wartime statute are pushing back against the Trump administration’s contention that they are members of a violent criminal street gang. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

Hegseth disclosed secret war plans in a group chat

By HELENE COOPER and ERIC SCHMITT

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed war plans in an encrypted group chat that included a journalist two hours before U.S. troops launched attacks against the Houthi militia in Yemen, the White House said earlier this week, confirming an account in the magazine The Atlantic.

The editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, wrote in an article published Monday that he was mistakenly added to the text chat on the commercial messaging app Signal by Michael Waltz, the national security adviser.

It was an extraordinary breach of U.S. national security intelligence. Not only was the journalist inadvertently included in the group, but the conversation also took place outside the secure government channels that would normally be used for classified and highly sensitive war planning.

Goldberg said he was able to follow the conversation among senior members of President Donald Trump’s national security team in the two days leading up to the strikes in Yemen. The group also included Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Goldberg wrote.

At 11:44 a.m. on March 15, Hegseth posted the “operational details of forthcoming strikes on Yemen, including information about targets, weapons the U.S. would be deploying and attack sequencing,” Goldberg wrote. “The information contained in them, if they had been read by an adversary of the United States, could conceivably have been used to harm American military and intelligence personnel, particularly in the broader Middle East.”

In an interview, Goldberg said that “up until the Hegseth text Saturday, it was mainly procedural and policy texting. Then it became war plans, and to be honest, that sent a chill down my spine.”

Goldberg did not publish the details of the war plans in his article.

Hegseth, Goldberg wrote, said that “the first detonations in Yemen would be felt two hours hence, at 1:45 p.m. Eastern time. So I waited in my car in a supermarket parking lot.”

“If this Signal chat was real, I reasoned, Houthi targets would soon be bombed,” he added.

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At around 1:55, initial airstrikes hit buildings in neighborhoods in and around Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, that were known Houthi leadership strongholds, according to Pentagon officials and residents. The strikes continued throughout that Saturday and into the next few days.

Hegseth, Goldberg wrote, declared to the group — which included the journalist — that steps had been taken to keep the information secret.

“We are currently clean on OPSEC,” Hegseth wrote, using the military acronym for operational security.

Several Defense Department officials expressed shock that Hegseth had put U.S. war plans into a commercial group chat. They said that having this type of conversation in a Signal chat group itself could be a violation of the Espionage Act, a law covering the handling of sensitive information.

Revealing operational war plans before planned strikes could also put U.S. troops directly into harm’s way, the officials said. And former FBI officials who worked on leak cases described this as a devastating breach of national security. They spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive national security matter.

Former national security officials said that if personal cellphones were used in the group chat, the behavior would be even more egregious because of ongoing Chinese hacking efforts.

Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the ranking Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, said the “story represents one of the most egregious failures of operational security and common sense I have ever seen.”

“Military operations need to be handled with utmost discretion and precision, using approved secure lines of communication, because American lives are on the line,” he added.

Republican senators faced a barrage of questions. Many said they were concerned, but most were withholding judgment until they could receive a full briefing.

“It appears that mistakes were made, no question,” said Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chair of the Armed Services Committee. “We’ll try to get to ground truth and take appropriate action.”

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., who sits on the House Intelligence Committee, said on CNN that his panel would send an inquiry to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and then determine whether a fuller investigation is warranted.

But Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., dismissed the idea of additional investigations or discipline for the officials involved. “I’m told they’re doing an investigation to find out how that number was included, and that should be that,” Johnson told reporters at the Capitol, referring to White House officials. “I’m not sure that it requires much additional attention.”

Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he had no knowledge of the article in The Atlantic. “I don’t know anything about it,” he said. “You’re telling me about it for the first time.”

The Pentagon referred questions about the article to the National Security Council. Hegseth was traveling to Hawaii on Monday, his first stop on a weeklong trip to Asia. He spoke to reporters traveling with him after landing in Hawaii, called Goldberg a “so-called journalist” and, when pressed, said that “nobody was texting war plans, and that’s all I have to say about that.”

But the White House appeared to contradict him. “At this time, the message thread that was reported appears to be authentic, and we are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain,” Brian Hughes, the National Security Council spokesperson, said in an emailed statement. He called the thread “a demonstration of the deep and thoughtful policy coordination between senior officials.”

During his first term, Trump repeatedly said Hillary Clinton, his Democratic rival in the 2016 election, should have been imprisoned for using a private email server to communicate with her staff and others while she was secretary of state. Waltz, for his part, posted on social media in June 2023: “Biden’s sitting National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan sent Top Secret messages to Hillary Clinton’s private account. And what did DOJ do about it? Not a damn thing.”

In his many television appearances before he became defense secretary, Hegseth also excoriated Clinton for using the private email server. Across social media Monday, those criticisms were reappearing. “Hey @petehegseth_DOD, this you?” read one post, accompanying a video of Hegseth on Fox Business saying that Clinton “betrayed her country” for “convenience.”

Clinton, for her part, reposted the Atlantic story on social media with one comment: “You have got to be kidding me.”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth walks to the West Wing of the White House in Washington, March 21, 2025. Hegseth disclosed war plans in an encrypted chat group that included a journalist two hours before U.S. troops launched attacks against the Houthi militia in Yemen, the White House said on Monday, March 24, 2025, confirming an account in the magazine The Atlantic. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)

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US infrastructure improves, but cuts may imperil progress, report says

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI

Increased federal spending in recent years has helped to improve U.S. ports, roads, parks, public transit and levees, according to a report released Tuesday by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

But that progress could stagnate if those investments, some of which were put on hold after President Donald Trump took office in January, aren’t sustained.

Overall, the group gave the nation’s infrastructure a C grade, a mediocre rating but the best the country has received since the group’s first report card in 1998. Most infrastructure, including aviation, waterways and schools, earned a C or D grade; ports and rail did better. The group also projected a $3.7 trillion infrastructure funding shortfall over the next decade.

“The report card demonstrates the crucial need for the new administration and Congress to continue sustained investment in infrastructure,” Darren Olson, the chair of the society’s committee on America’s infrastructure, said on a call with reporters. “Better infrastructure is an efficient investment of taxpayer dollars that results in a stronger economy and prioritizes American jobs.”

The report, which is now released every four years, has long noted that the United States spends too little on infrastructure. But that started to change in 2021, the group said,

hen-President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Brent Spence Bridge, which connects Kentucky to Ohio, in Covington, Ky., Jan. 4, 2023. A report card from an engineering group found that American roads, ports and other infrastructure got better last year but could be hurt if federal funding is reduced. (Pete Marovich/ The New York Times)

thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which authorized $1.2 trillion in funding under President Joe Biden. That investment is showing results, with grades having improved since the last report, in 2021, for nearly half the 18 categories that the group tracks.

But in January, Trump froze much of the funding under that law and another aimed at addressing climate change, pending a review by his agencies. That halted a variety of

programs, including those intended to help schools, farmers and small businesses.

The engineering group expressed optimism that the federal spending would ultimately continue because it benefited most Americans and enjoyed bipartisan support.

“The investment levels that we saw under the last administration have really started to move the needle, and we’re looking forward to advancing that conversation as we move

into this administration,” said Kristina Swallow, a former president of the group.

The nation’s ports received the highest grade of any form of infrastructure, a B, indicating that they are generally safe, reliable and in good condition. Rail received a B–, a decline from its B in 2021.

Bridges, broadband, drinking water systems, hazardous waste treatment, inland waterways, public parks and solid waste received grades of C+, C or C–, reserved for infrastructure that is in mediocre condition and needs attention. Dams, levees, roads, schools and infrastructure for aviation, energy, stormwater, transit and wastewater received grades of D+ or D, indicating that they are in poor condition.

Some aviation infrastructure is widely considered outdated, and the Federal Aviation Administration has faced a shortage of air traffic controllers for years. Energy was the only category besides rail that received a declining grade, to D+. The group said power plants and other sources of electricity had failed to keep up with rising demand from electric vehicles and artificial intelligence.

“Each data center uses the same amount of energy needed to power 80,000 homes,” said Otto Lynch, an engineer who led the energy chapter of the report. “Our generation capacity has remained stagnant as new sources are merely replacing sources like coal that have been retired in recent years.”

Hyundai to invest $21 billion in US in bid to avoid Trump’s tariffs

By JACK EWING

Hyundai Motor, a South Korean conglomerate known for its automobiles, will invest $21 billion to expand manufacturing in the United States in what President Donald Trump said was proof that his tariff policies were creating jobs.

The company, which also produces steel, said the investment through 2028 would include $6 billion for a steel factory in Louisiana that would employ 1,300 people and for other projects to supply Hyundai factories with parts and materials.

The company will also spend $9 billion to expand production of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles in the United States. The rest of the money will be used for projects that in-

clude expanding supplies of renewable energy, building more electric vehicle chargers, and conducting research on robots and autonomous driving.

“Money is pouring in,” Trump said at the White House in an event that included Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and Euisun Chung, executive chair of Hyundai. “This investment is a clear demonstration that tariffs very strongly work.”

Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on a wide range of foreign goods, including automobiles, and by promising to invest more in the United States, Hyundai may help South Korea avoid tariffs or, at least, be subject to lower duties than other countries.

Hyundai already has significant investments in the United States. Last year, the

company began producing electric vehicles at a factory near Savannah, Georgia, that cost $7.6 billion to build. On Wednesday, Hyundai plans to host an event to show off the complex.

Along with SK On, a South Korean battery maker, Hyundai is investing another $5 billion to produce EV batteries near Atlanta.

Chung gave Trump credit for the Georgia investments, saying they were initiated when the president visited Seoul, South Korea, in 2019 during his first term. “We are really proud to stand with you and proud to build the future together,” Chung said.

The Hyundai factories in Georgia also benefited from subsidies passed by Democrats during the Biden administration, although that support was not mentioned at the White House on Monday.

Hyundai also makes vehicles in Montgomery, Alabama. Kia builds cars in West Point, Georgia, southwest of Atlanta.

The factories provide Hyundai with some immunity from tariffs that the Trump administration has imposed or threatened on steel and cars. By reducing Hyundai’s costs from tariffs, the U.S. factories could also give the company a competitive advantage over rivals such as Ford Motor and General Motors, which import many of their electric vehicles from Mexico. Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico next month.

“There are no tariffs if you make your product in America,” said Trump, who reiterated plans to impose tariffs on imported automobiles in days to come.

Stocks

Wall Street mixed as traders focus on tariffs, data

Wall Street stocks were mixed on Tuesday, with Apple rising and Nvidia dipping as investors assessed consumer sentiment data and bet on a more flexible trade policy stance from the Trump administration next week.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that automobile tariffs were coming soon, while suggesting that not all proposed tariffs would be enforced in an April 2 announcement on which Wall Street is focused.

“I don’t expect that we’ll get the clarity that the market is hoping for, but investors are desperate for any sort of clarity on this front, and to the extent they’ll get some of it, it’s a huge day,” said Ross Mayfield, an investment strategist at Baird.

Weighed by worries that Trump’s tariffs would fuel inflation and hurt economic growth, the S&P 500 is down nearly 2% so far in 2025, and it is on track for its first quarterly loss since June 2023.

Ratings agency Moody’s said on Tuesday that the United States’ fiscal strength is on track for a continued multiyear decline as budget deficits widen and debt becomes less affordable.

Another report revealed a dip in consumer confidence, with the index falling to 92.9 in March - its lowest since February 2021.

Apple rose 1.4%, helping keep the Nasdaq in positive territory, while Nvidia slid 0.6%.

Tesla shares were near unchanged after a 12% rally the previous day.

Tesla’s market share in Europe continued to shrink in February as sales of the all-electric car maker dropped for a second month, even as EV registrations overall on the continent grew.

KB Home fell 4% after the homebuilder cut its full-year 2025 revenue forecast.

The S&P 500 was up 0.01% at 5,768.19 points.

The Nasdaq gained 0.25% to 18,233.50 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.14% at 42,521.73 points.

Of the 11 S&P 500 sector indexes, six rose, led by communication services, up 1.1%, followed by a 0.28% gain in energy.

Fed Governor Adriana Kugler said the central bank’s interest rate policy remains restrictive, but progress on bringing inflation back to the central bank’s 2% target has slowed.

New York Fed President John Williams said firms and households are “experiencing heightened uncertainty” about what lies ahead for the economy.

Among a cascade of economic indicators scheduled this week, focus will be on the personal consumption expenditures price index - the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge - due on Friday.

CrowdStrike gained 3.3% after brokerage BTIG raised its rating on the cybersecurity company to “buy” from “neutral.”

Declining stocks out-

numbered rising ones within the S&P 500 by a 1.4-to-one ratio.

The S&P 500 posted 11 new highs and 3 new lows; the Nasdaq recorded 35 new highs and 129 new lows.

Israel’s eToro reported a 46% surge in commissions for 2024 as the retail trading platform filed for a U.S. initial public offering late on Monday, joining a wave of firms seeking to test investor appetite for fresh listings.

After years of sluggish activity, the IPO market is expected to see a long-awaited revival in 2025, with a pipeline of highgrowth companies aiming to go public.

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White House says Russia and Ukraine agree to stop fighting in Black Sea

By CONSTANT MÉHEUT and IVAN NECHEPURENKO

The White House said Tuesday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to cease fighting in the Black Sea and to hash out the details for halting strikes on energy facilities. It would be the first significant step toward the full ceasefire the Trump administration had been pushing, but it still would fall short of that goal and it remains unclear how and when this limited truce would be implemented.

Both Ukraine and Russia confirmed the agreement, although it appeared to come with some serious caveats on the part of Moscow. In a statement about the talks, the Kremlin said it would honor the agreement only after its state agriculture bank is reconnected to the international payment system and restrictions are lifted on “trade finance operations,” which are some of the penalties imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

In a statement about the U.S.-Russia talks, the White House appeared to agree with at least some of the conditions, saying it “will help restore Russia’s access to the world market for agricultural and fertilizer exports, lower maritime insurance costs, and enhance access to ports and payment systems for such transactions.”

The agreements came after three days of intense negotiations in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, during which delegations from Ukraine and Russia met separately with U.S. mediators.

The White House released two different statements saying it had separately struck deals with Ukraine and Russia on the maritime and energy attacks. The statements added that the U.S., Ukraine and Russia welcomed the involvement of third countries in “supporting the implementation of the energy and maritime agreements.”

Although the agreements marked a breakthrough in the White House’s efforts to reach a ceasefire, even limited, in Ukraine after three years of full-scale war, they did not appear to extract major concessions from Russia, the aggressor country.

Ukraine and Russia have an interest in stopping strikes on their respective energy facilities, which have caused pain for both sides. Russia, in particular, stands to gain from a ceasefire in the Black Sea, where repeated Ukrainian attacks have forced its

navy into retreat.

While President Vladimir Putin of Russia has portrayed himself as being open to demands from President Donald Trump, like halting the strikes on energy facilities or security in the Black Sea, they are goals that the Kremlin has in the past pursued and seen as beneficial to itself.

Putin rejected an earlier proposal from the United States, which Ukraine agreed to, for a total 30-day ceasefire. He said a broader truce would have to include a halt to Western military aid to Ukraine and to the country’s mobilization efforts — two conditions that are nonstarters for Ukraine.

Ukraine and Russia are now expected to hammer out details for implementing the maritime and energy ceasefire. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, who led his country’s delegation in Riyadh, said “additional technical consultations” would have to be held as soon as possible for “the implementation, monitoring and control of the arrangements.”

Both countries had already agreed last

week to halt strikes on energy facilities, but they had yet to implement the agreement and quickly accused each other of continuing attacks on energy sites.

Strikes on energy facilities have been central to each side’s efforts to weaken the other throughout the war. Russia has pounded Ukraine’s power grid, aiming to make life unbearable for civilians and hinder its war effort. Ukraine has repeatedly struck Russian oil facilities to try to choke off revenues fueling Moscow’s military operations.

Both Russia and Ukraine also rely on the Black Sea for commodity exports. In mid-2022, they brokered a deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain through the sea, but Russia withdrew from the agreement a year later, arguing that Western sanctions were severely limiting its ability to export agricultural products.

Russia then threatened all commercial vessels heading to and from Ukraine, aiming to strangle its seaborne exports. In response, Ukraine’s military started a cam-

paign that pushed the Russian navy out of the western parts of the Black Sea, destroying many of its warships and striking its headquarters in Russian-occupied Crimea. The operation allowed Ukraine to establish a new shipping corridor in the Black Sea and return seaborne grain exports to nearprewar levels.

Umerov said that under the deal, “all movement by Russia of its military vessels outside of eastern part of the Black Sea will constitute violation of the spirit of this agreement,” and that Ukraine would have “full right to exercise right to self-defense.”

The White House statements said both Russia and Ukraine had agreed to “eliminate the use of force in the Black Sea.” It was not immediately clear if this would result in a halt on strikes on port infrastructure, which the Ukrainians said was discussed during the talks. Ukraine has also been interested in restarting operations in front-line Ukrainian port cities like Mykolaiv and Kherson, where the nearby fighting has forced them to shut down.

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The Port of Odesa in Odesa, Ukraine on March 18, 2024. In what would be the first significant step toward a full cease-fire, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to cease fighting in the Black Sea and halt strikes on energy facilities, the Trump administration claimed on March 25, 2025. (Oksana Parafeniuk/The New York Times)

Trump did what Castros couldn’t: Take Radio Martí off the air

By FRANCES ROBLES J

ournalists from Radio Martí, the U.S. federally funded news outlet aimed at communist Cuba, were in the middle of interviewing a Cuban activist in Miami on a recent Saturday when bleak looks suddenly came over their faces.

The 40-year-old news agency, designed to send uncensored news in Spanish into Cuba, had just been ordered closed by the Trump administration, the crew learned in an email. The profile of the activist — Ramón Saúl Sánchez, known for leading protest flotillas to Cuba — was scrapped.

“They were very confused,” Sánchez said. “They said, ‘We think we’ve been terminated. We need to leave.’”

President Donald Trump did in a flash what the Castro brothers in Cuba couldn’t do in four decades: He took a news station that had long drawn the communist regime’s fury off the air.

Radio Martí became the latest in dozens of programs and agencies in the U.S. government to fall to the massive costcutting carried out by Trump and his adviser Elon Musk.

For years, the broadcaster had been dogged by a reputation as an outdated relic of the Cold War, a bloated boondoggle where politically influential people found jobs for their relatives.

It spent tens of millions of dollars a year producing what critics called one-sided, right-wing screeds against the Cuban government, and was repeatedly mired in journalistic and corruption scandals that were the focus of congressional reports.

Its television station, TV Martí, was so thoroughly blocked on the island that it was called “No See TV.”

But in recent years, a leaner operation with a crop of fresh recruits under new management was making serious inroads on social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, the agency’s data shows.

After budget cuts by the first Trump administration that trimmed its staff and funding by about 40%, veteran journalists and filmmakers were hired to revamp the newsroom for the digital age.

With short video clips posted online, Radio Martí was attracting millions of readers and viewers a year, the network’s data shows, just as Cuba underwent the largest mass migration in its history, suffered dayslong power outages and an economic crisis unlike anything seen in decades.

But the question remains: With Cuba cracking down on dissent and jailing its citizens for critical Facebook posts, and with the nation facing its most difficult period in 66 years under communism, has Radio Martí put out its last broadcast?

“The website was blocked in Cuba. The TV signal was blocked, the radio signal is blocked,” said Abel Fernández, the outlet’s digital and social media director who lost his job last week. “But the people are reaching the content on social media. What we are doing is important, and it matters to people.”

Mario Díaz-Balart, R-Fla., one of the three Cuban American members of Congress, told Telemundo that he would work with Trump to restore Martí.

Asked whether Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is

A broadcast segment at TV Martí in Miami, March 9, 2015. For four decades, a U.S.-financed broadcaster provoked the ire of the communist government in Cuba but President Donald Trump dismantled it in a matter of days. (Ángel Valentín/ The New York Times)

Cuban American, supported the broadcaster, the State Department said the president was elected to make tough decisions, and “the situation remains complex and fluid.”

As a U.S. senator from Florida, Rubio was among a bipartisan group of lawmakers who signed a 2022 letter demanding a “thorough justification” for planned layoffs.

The White House declined interview requests with Kari Lake, who is overseeing the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which includes Radio Martí.

Mauricio Claver-Carone, Trump’s adviser on Latin America, said he believed some semblance of Radio Martí would be saved.

“I think you can appreciate the historic importance of something and the role it plays while recognizing it needs to be updated toward the world we live in — it’s not the ’80s anymore or the ’90s or even early 2000s,” he said. “We can look at this as the great Martí reset.”

President Ronald Reagan created Radio Martí in 1983, at the height of the Cold War, at the urging of a prominent Cuban American exile leader, Jorge Mas Canosa. It was meant to penetrate censorship on the island, where media is tightly controlled by the government and independent journalists generally wind up in prison or in exile.

It went on the air in 1985, and later expanded to include television. But as recently as 2019, an internal audit commissioned by the U.S. Agency for Global Media said it produced “bad journalism” and “ineffective propaganda.”

The Castro brothers detested Radio Martí’s programming,

and former President Raúl Castro famously demanded it be taken off the air. “The United States maintains programs that are harmful to Cuban sovereignty, such as projects to promote changes in our political, economic and social order,” he said in 2015, after President Barack Obama normalized relations between the two nations.

As the internet became widely available in Cuba, critics wondered whether Martí was even necessary.

But Martí had a distinction that set it apart from the other pro-democracy stations such as Voice of America and Radio Free Europe that were also silenced last week: the dictatorship it targets is still in power.

Lake, a former television journalist whom Trump chose as a special adviser to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, last week called the agency rotten to the core. On the social platform X, she suggested that employees check their emails.

Shortly afterward, employees received emails saying they were on paid administrative leave until further notice, then they were locked out of their email accounts. New employees who were on probation had already received termination notices, and journalists who were on contract were also let go.

Although she provided no examples, Lake said in a news release that she found “massive national security violations, including spies and terrorist sympathizers and/or supporters infiltrating the agency.”

She added that “waste, fraud, and abuse run rampant in this agency and American taxpayers shouldn’t have to fund it.”

Canada, may I introduce you to Ukraine? NEW YORK TIMES EDITORIAL

By DAVID FRENCH

Ihad a conversation last week with a Canadian journalist about the culture war on American campuses. After we finished talking about that, she had one final question for me.

“What the hell is Trump thinking about Canada?”

She wasn’t just asking about President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. She was also asking about Trump’s obsession with referring to Canada as the 51st state. The tariffs were somewhat understandable, even if terribly misguided. They are, after all, one of Trump’s few consistent policy obsessions. He likes tariffs perhaps even more than he likes walls.

But if anyone thinks that Trump is merely trolling or joking with his constant references to Canada as the 51st state, I refer you to Matina Stevis-Gridneff’s report in The New York Times that Trump told the former prime minister of Canada Justin Trudeau “that he did not believe that the treaty that demarcates the border between the two countries was valid and that he wants to revise the boundary.”

Trudeau told Canadians that Trump wanted “to see a total collapse of the Canadian economy, because that’ll make it easier to annex us.” The president’s statement is not one a world leader lightly makes, even if that world leader is named Donald Trump.

And why wouldn’t Canadians be alarmed? Trump has been quite clear with his intentions and his reasoning.

Let me quote Trump’s recent conversation with Laura Ingraham, a Fox News host.

“Here’s my problem with Canada,” Trump told Ingraham. “Canada was meant to be the 51st state, because we subsidized Canada by $200 billion a year.”

When a baffled Ingraham pressed him, saying, “You’re tougher with Canada than you are with some of our biggest adversaries,” Trump responded with the same talking point: “Only because it’s meant to be our 51st state.” Later, he said, “One of the nastiest countries to deal with is Canada.”

So, how did I answer my new Canadian friend? “Canada is Donald Trump’s Ukraine.”

Apparently, Trump agrees. On Friday, he made the comparison explicit. While talking to the press in the Oval Office, he once again called for Canada to become the 51st state and then compared Canada’s bargaining position to Ukraine’s. “The expression I use is some people don’t have the cards,” he said. “I used the expression about a week and a half ago” — referring to his infamous exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, when he told Zelenskyy: “You’re not in a good position. You don’t have the cards right now.”

I did not mean that Trump is preparing to invade or use force against Canada. But he does intend to dominate Canada, to render it little more than a vassal of the United States, making it only nominally independent. In fact, you can’t fully understand Trump’s approach to Ukraine without understanding his view of Canada (or Mexico or Greenland or Panama) — and vice versa.

By word and deed, Trump treats Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping as his only real peers. Our allies, by contrast, are our subordinates. It’s as if Putin, Xi and Trump are feudal lords, and each is entitled to his own feudal domain.

Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, the capital of Canada, March 9, 2025. Mark Carney, a former central banker, now heads the Liberal Party and will soon lead Canada, tasked with responding to President Donald Trump’s threats.

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his inauguration, Trump said: “We were at our richest from 1870 to 1913. That’s when we were a tariff country.”

The MAGA movement is pushing America back to the 19th century on a number of fronts, but it is worth noting that this was a century in which we invaded Canada during the War of 1812 and threatened to go to war again over the border with the Oregon Territory in the 1840s. The slogan “54-40 or fight” (the northern border of the Oregon territory was at 54 degrees 40 minutes latitude) became closely associated with the Polk administration, one of the most militaristic and expansionist presidencies in American history.

Canadians remember this history well. I must confess it was a jarring experience to visit the Canadian Naval Museum in Halifax, Nova Scotia, several years ago and see exhibits celebrating victories over American forces in the War of 1812. The successful defense of Canada against American aggression helped establish Canadian national identity.

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It’s easy to forget that Trump’s open hostility to Ukraine isn’t the full story of his response to the Russian invasion. The day after Putin signaled his intent to attack and as the Russian army massed on Ukraine’s border, Trump told a pair of conservative radio hosts, “This is genius.”

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It’s a mistake to think of Trump as a student of history, but he does learn, and he does carefully observe the men he thinks of as his peers (and they are all men). As a result, his second term is already substantially different from his first. He had some ideas in his first term, but much of his foreign policy and domestic policy seemed to be rooted in impulse rather than ideology. His senior team often resisted those impulses — sometimes to the point of public disagreement and submitting a resignation.

The Biden years transformed both Trump and his movement. Trump still has his impulses, but he’s surrounded by people with plans, and we can now see a much more coherent plan in operation.

Domestically, his administration is attempting to revolutionize the constitutional order, placing the president at the head of the American government, subordinating the legislative and judicial branches to his wishes and whims, and granting himself unchecked power, including — most recently — the power to yank people off American streets and send them to El Salvadoran prisons without due process.

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The pattern is unmistakable. Trump has questioned our defense commitments to Japan, an allied nation only a few hours away from China, and Taiwan holds its breath as Trump has accused the nation of stealing from America’s semiconductor industry. Trump threatened to impose crippling tariffs on Taiwan until the Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC agreed to build new manufacturing plants in Arizona.

There’s an old foreign policy term for this new Trump approach: spheres of influence. Under this theory of foreign relations, each great power has its own zone of dominance. Think, for example of the Warsaw Pact in the Cold War — the countries in the pact were nominally independent, but if they exercised actual independent will, they’d soon see Soviet tanks in their streets.

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En un contexto donde la salud mental infantil enfrenta desafíos sin precedentes, el Hospital San Juan Capestrano inauguró la nueva Unidad Residencial y Hospitalaria “Flor es Ser”, dirigida atender las necesidades de niños entre 6 y 12 años. La apertura de estas facilidades marca un hito en la atención de salud mental en Puerto Rico. La iniciativa del Sistema Hospital San Juan Capestrano amplía su misión de ofrecer servicios accesibles e innovadores, asegurando que cada niño, sin importar sus circunstancias, tenga la oportunidad de recibir la atención que necesita.

“Esta es la única unidad especializada en Puerto Rico que ofrece hospitalización y cuidado residencial para una población vulnerable, que cada día va en aumento, la cual requiere servicios integrados especializados. Con esta iniciativa, San Juan Capestrano reafirma su compromiso de ser líder en la prestación de servicios de salud mental en la isla, respondiendo a una necesidad crítica en el sistema de salud puertorriqueño. Atender la salud mental de la población de Puerto Rico ha sido nuestro compromiso desde el primer día que abrimos nuestras puertas. Sin embargo, cada día podemos ver segmentación marcada por edad en nuestros pacientes y este es una de las áreas que hemos decidido que necesita atención por lo que estamos utilizando todos nuestros recursos disponibles para atender a la niñez con síntomas de problemas de salud mental”, señaló la licenciada Marta Rivera Plaza, principal oficial ejecutiva de Hospital San Juan Capestrano en Puerto Rico.

La directora de la institución ofreció estadísticas relevantes e impactantes sobre el problema de la salud mental infantil en Puerto Rico.

“Es impactante saber que el 18.14% de los menores en la Isla presentan alguna condición de salud mental diagnosticada. El 15.7% reporta síntomas de déficit de atención e hiperactividad. El 13.4% presentan síntomas de depresión mayor. Se ha comprobado que el 8.3% de

Vemos en la foto (de izquierda a derecha) a Lydia González (directora de desarrollo de negocios del Sistema Hospital San Juan Capestrano), Wilma Ortiz Rivera (administradora de la ADFAN), Dr. William Lugo Sánchez (director médico Sistema Hospital San Juan Capestrano), Dr. Ángel Gabriel Pagán (psiquiatra residente a cargo del proyecto para niños “Flor es Ser”), Lcda. Marta Rivera Plaza (principal oficial ejecutiva y directora del Sistema Hospital San Juan Capestrano en Puerto Rico), Luis González (director de finanzas Sistema Hospital San Juan Capestrano en Puerto Rico) e Ivette Rivera (supervisora de enfermería de ADFAN).

la población de menores en algún momento ha presentado ideación suicida. Datos recopilados nos presentan que el 7.2% de nuestros menores presentan síntomas clínicos de PTSD tras el huracán María. Sin embargo, uno de los aspectos preocupantes ha sido el aumento vertiginoso de ansiedad que de un 12% ha subido a un 30% el cual ha sido ligado al proceso de “postpandemia”. No cabe duda que es alarmante conocer que en la isla tiene un récord de 73 suicidios de menores y jóvenes entre las edades de 9 a 20 años en la última década. Sabemos que, en Puerto Rico, son escasas las instituciones que ofrecen servicios

especializados para la salud mental infantil. Las familias enfrentan largas esperas y, en muchos casos, la desesperación de no encontrar alternativas adecuadas para sus hijos,” expresó la Lcda. Marta Rivera Plaza, directora ejecutiva del Hospital San Juan Capestrano.

Nace una verdadera alternativa para atender las necesidades de niños entre 6 y 12 años

“Con ‘Flor es Ser”, asumimos la responsabilidad de atender esa necesidad. Nuestro mensaje es claro: ningún niño debe quedarse sin la ayuda que merece. Aquí encontrarán un espacio seguro, humano, y adaptado a sus necesidades únicas. La misión y objetivo de “Flor es Ser” es crear un espacio para sanar y florecer en el aspecto de Salud Mental de esa población vulnerable. La unidad “Flor es Ser” ha sido diseñada pensando en el bienestar integral de cada niño. El nombre simboliza la capacidad de cada menor de crecer, sanar y florecer cuando se le provee un entorno y atención médica profesional favorable. Parte esencial de este ambiente es el arte. Las paredes de la unidad han sido decoradas con murales creados por la artista plástica Isadora Otaño, con naturaleza, flores y colores vibrantes. Estos murales no solo embellecen el espacio, sino que buscan transmitir calma, confianza y esperanza a los niños durante su proceso de recuperación. Creemos firmemente que el entorno físico también sana. Cada detalle de “Flor es Ser”, desde la atención clínica hasta el arte en las paredes, está pensado para nutrir la mente y el corazón de los más pequeños,” añadió la Lcda. Rivera Plaza. La nueva unidad inaugurada ofrece evaluación psiquiátrica y psicológica especializada para niños con terapias individuales, grupales y familiares. La institución ha creado programas de desarrollo emocional y destrezas sociales que incluyen actividades recreativas, artísticas y educativas. El equipo médico de la institución ha tomado en consideración el acompañamiento integral para que se incluyan a los padres y cuidadores, como alternativa de mantener un entorno de ayuda en tiempo real para la seguridad emocional del menor.

Lionizing Mark Twain, Conan O’Brien subtly skewers Trump

By JASON ZINOMAN

Conan O’Brien faced a thorny question when accepting the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday night.

In the headlining speech for the most-highprofile event at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts since President Donald Trump purged Democrats from its board, cashiered its leaders and made himself chair, how political should he be? Considering artists such as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Issa Rae have said they are boycotting the Kennedy Center in protest, should he even show up?

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, the puppet voiced by Robert Smigel, who was on the original writing staff of “Late Night With Conan O’Brien,” captured the dilemma of his position when he welcomed the audience in a gravelly voice: “Thank you for coming and shame on you for being here.”

The assignment was especially tricky for O’Brien, because unlike past recipients such as Jon Stewart or Dave Chappelle, his comedy has always steered clear of ideological fervor. But moving out of his comfort zone, O’Brien delivered what amounted to a bristling attack on the current administration artfully disguised as a tribute to Mark Twain.

“Twain was suspicious of populism, jingoism, imperialism, the money-obsessed mania of the Gilded Age and any expression of mindless American might or self-importance,” O’Brien said, steadily, soberly. “Above all, Twain was a patriot in the best sense of the word. He loved America, but knew it was deeply flawed. Twain wrote: ‘Patriotism is supporting your country all of the time and your government when it deserves it.’”

O’Brien’s speech, which along with the rest of the show, will air on Netflix on May 4, followed a murderers’ row of comedians — who put on the best Twain Awards in recent memory. Among those gushing about O’Brien were father figures (David Letterman), peers (Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Stephen Colbert) and his comedic children (Nikki Glaser, Kumail Nanjiani, John Mulaney).

Warm-up comic Seth Herzog’s promise of “a fairly politics-free evening” was not the case. In a killer set, Mulaney said, “It’s an honor to be here at the Kennedy Center, or as it will be known next week, the Roy Cohn Pavilion for Big Strong Men who Love ‘Cats.’”

The many jokes about the current administration were setups to the main event. In a pointed moment, O’Brien thanked the Kennedy Center’s former chair, financier David M. Rubenstein, and its president, Deborah F. Rutter, who invited him several months ago. “I don’t know why they’re not here,” he said, in a mock-naive voice. “I lost Wi-Fi in January. I’m guessing they’re in traffic.”

Then he paused and spoke slowly about the staff at the Kennedy Center worried about their future. “My eternal thanks for their selfless devotion to the arts,” he said to a roar and a 25-second standing ovation. To which O’Brien joked:

“That was plenty.”

But the heart of his speech was an effusive and serious consideration of what Twain stood for. O’Brien said that Twain is “alive, vibrant and vitally relevant today,” citing his novels as well as his career as a traveling performer. Twain’s enduring power, he argued, stemmed from his core principles, which shaped his comedy.

“First and foremost, Twain hated bullies,” he said, saying he populated his works with them, and made his readers hate them. Twain was allergic to hypocrisy and loathed racism, empathizing with former enslaved people struggling during Reconstruction, immigrant Chinese laborers in California and European Jews fleeing antisemitism.

O’Brien paused, saying that some might be wondering what this has to do with comedy. “It has everything to do with comedy,” he boomed. “I have loved all my life comedy that is self-critical, deflating and dedicated to the proposition that we are all flawed, absurd and wallowing in the mud together.”

One doesn’t need to strain to see his vision of Twain as a comment on the current president. When I asked O’Brien about delving into political comedy in an interview last year, he brought up a story of Groucho Marx acting baffled when a journalist praised him for taking a stand against fascism with the movie “Duck Soup,” which lampooned dictators soon after Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany. “We’re just four Jews trying to get a laugh,” Groucho said.

O’Brien said he deeply related. But this political moment, at a time when academic institutions and prestigious law firms have buckled under pressure from the administra-

tion, demanded something different, and he went for more than just a laugh. His was a political argument wrapped inside an artistic one, but it would be a mistake to not see that he takes both seriously. O’Brien wanted to speak up for comedy without overstating its power to effect social change. He praised humor that punches up, not down, sides with the weak and the powerless. Comedians have long thrown spitballs at those in power, but have also joked with them. Today, comics such as Joe Rogan and Theo Von have appeared to join the Republican establishment, even showing up at the inauguration. Others spent years bemoaning cancel culture but now are muted about current attacks on free speech. In a scathing critique of his own industry, on his podcast and his website, comedian Marc Maron surveyed the field and noticed comedians “speaking power to truth.”

Sunday night felt like some of the biggest names in the field pushing back. But ever allergic to self-importance, O’Brien crafted his speech to be oblique enough to be read as not about politics. (Trump’s name was never uttered.) He also followed it with a trademark flight of fancy, one involving him doing the twist while a dozen different Twain impersonators (one of whom insulted all the rest of the Mark Twain Prize winners in the room) were wrapping one another in awkward hugs.

This brought the evening back to the essential lightness of Conan O’Brien. Ending with the surreal was a way for him to avoid the trap many critics of Trump fall into, where their reactions end up distorting their own views. In politics, this is called negative partisanship. But this dynamic operates in culture too, including the current heated discussion over the Kennedy Center, which has led people upset at how it’s being politicized to exaggerate the role of the theater.

As someone who grew up in Washington, watching the longtime presenter of the tourist-trap play “Shear Madness” referred to as a premier home for culture has been odd to witness. No one I know saw the Kennedy Center as one of the most important arts institutions in the country. It is odd that Sunday night was the first time among the many that I have visited its cavernous, columned space, that it felt like it to me.

Conan O’Brien at his company’s headquarters in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles, May 9, 2024. The heart of O’Brien’s acceptance speech at Sunday’s ceremony for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was an effusive and serious consideration of what Twain stood for. (Adali Schell/The New York Times)

By EMILY ANTHES

Dogs can’t talk, but their body language speaks volumes. Many dogs will bow when they want to play, for instance, or lick their lips and avert their gaze when nervous or afraid.

But people aren’t always good at interpreting such cues — or even noticing them, a new study suggests.

In the study, the researchers presented people with videos of a dog reacting to positive and negative stimuli, including a leash, a treat, a vacuum cleaner and a scolding. Asked to assess the dog’s emotions, viewers seemed to pay more attention to the situational cues than the dog’s actual behavior, even when the videos had been edited to be deliberately misleading. (In one video, for instance, a dog that appeared to be reacting to the sight of his leash had actually been shown a vacuum cleaner by his owner.)

“When it comes to just perceiving dog emotions, we think we know what’s hap-

pening, but we’re actually subconsciously relying on a lot of other factors,” said Holly Molinaro, a doctoral student at Arizona State University and the first author of the new paper, which was published last week in the journal Anthrozoös.

That bias could mislead owners about their dogs’ well-being, Molinaro said. People who want to be attentive to their dog’s experiences and emotions need to “take a second or two to actually focus on the dog rather than everything else that’s going on,” she said.

The idea for the study was born in 2021, when Molinaro was just beginning her doctoral work in canine emotions, but the COVID-19 pandemic had sharply limited her ability to do in-person research.

She was inspired by studies that explore how context clues affect people’s perceptions of others’ emotions. She was also inspired by a distinctly pandemic-era technology: Zoom. The video conferencing software has a feature that blurs out workers’ backgrounds. Molinaro and her adviser, Clive Wynne, a canine-behavior expert at Arizona State, began to wonder if they could do something similar, creating videos that allowed people to see a dog’s behavior without seeing what was unfolding around it.

And so, while visiting her parents in Connecticut, Molinaro began recording vid-

eos of her family dog, Oliver, a 14-year-old pointer-beagle mix, interacting with Molinaro’s father. In some of the videos, Molinaro’s father did things that Oliver was likely to respond to positively, such as show him his leash or a toy. In others, he did things that were likely to elicit more negative reactions, such as gently scold Oliver or present him with Molinaro’s cat, Saffron. (“He was not a fan,” she said.)

Then, after a crash course in video editing, Molinaro made versions of each video that removed all of the situational context, leaving footage of Oliver, alone, on a black background.

The researchers asked hundreds of undergraduates to watch both sets of videos and assess Oliver’s emotional state in each clip. When the subjects evaluated the original videos, they rated Oliver’s emotions as more positive in the positive scenarios than in the negative ones. But when the context was removed, they rated Oliver’s emotions as equally positive in both types of situations.

Then, the scientists took things a step further by splicing together footage from different situations — showing, for instance, Molinaro’s father presenting a vacuum alongside footage of Oliver’s response to seeing his leash.

Viewers seemed to be swayed more by the context than by Oliver’s behavior. When Molinaro’s father was depicted doing something positive, subjects judged Oliver’s emotions to be positive, even if he had been filmed reacting to something negative.

“There’s no evidence at all that people actually see the dog,” Wynne said. “They seem to have a sort of a big blind spot around the dog himself.”

The study has limitations, including that it was based on the behavior of just a single dog. People might also perform better when asked to evaluate the emotions of their own dogs, Wynne said, and probably would have noticed signs of intense terror or trauma. (The scientists did not subject Oliver to any extremely negative experiences.)

Still, he hoped that the study would be a wake-up call for pet owners. “I’m taking it to heart in my own life,” said Wynne, who recently adopted a retired racing greyhound.

“I’m making it a project to learn how she expresses herself,” he added. “Because if I know what makes her happy and unhappy, well, then I can guide her life toward greater happiness.”

Sadly, Oliver did not live long enough to see the study published. “But it’s sweet that he’s memorialized in this research,” Molinaro said.

A dog in Seattle, June 14, 2024. People interpret a dog’s emotions based on its situation and have “a big blind spot” for the actual animal, a new study found. (M. Scott Brauer/The New York Times)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 15

A brief, busy mission for a lunar lander

By KENNETH CHANG and JONATHAN CORUM

Blue Ghost just completed its mission, which lasted a full lunar day — two Earth weeks — on the near side of the moon.

The spacecraft, about the size of a small car, conducted a series of experiments. It drilled 3 feet into the lunar soil, took X-ray images of the magnetic bubble that surrounds and protects Earth, and sought a mysterious yellow glow at sunset.

Built by Firefly Aerospace, a startup in Texas, Blue Ghost was launched from Earth in January and pulled into orbit around the moon in mid-February.

Landing

In an undated image provided by Firefly Aerospace, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander approaches the moon. Firefly Aerospace’s successful moon lander has yielded a trove of data that scientists will pore over for years. (Firefly Aerospace via The New York Times) The San Juan Daily Star

mystery of the lunar horizon glow.

In the early hours of March 2, Blue Ghost fired its engine to drop it out of orbit, falling toward the moon. Just more than an hour later, it was on the surface in Mare Crisium, a lava plain inside an ancient 345-mile-wide impact crater in the northeast quadrant of the near side of the moon.

Blue Ghost became the first completely successful landing by a commercial company, and Firefly achieved that on its first try.

Experiments

While Firefly built and operated Blue Ghost, NASA sponsored the mission, part of the agency’s efforts to tap into commercial ventures to send its scientific cargo to space at lower costs. NASA paid Firefly $101.5 million to carry 10 science and technology payloads to the lunar surface.

Blue Ghost landed at lunar sunrise so that the solar-powered spacecraft could operate for the longest possible duration.

One of Blue Ghost’s payloads, PlanetVac, demonstrated a technology to simplify the collecting of soil and rocks. It fired a blast of gas into the ground, which propelled material into a container. This technology will be used on a Japanese mission, Martian Moons Exploration, which will collect samples from Phobos, a moon of Mars, and bring them back to Earth for study.

Another experiment, Lunar Magnetotelluric Sounder, flung four sensors, each a little smaller than a soup can, in directions at 90-degree angles to one another (like north, south, east and west on a compass). The sensors landed about 60 feet away, and, connected by cables to the lander, measured voltages

— essentially a supersized version of a conventional voltmeter. An 8-foot-high mast shot upward, lifting an instrument to measure magnetic fields. The experiment gathered data about naturally occurring currents inside the moon, which provides hints about what the moon is made of down to 700 miles below the surface.

A pneumatic drill used bursts of nitrogen gas to blow away soil and rock, reaching 3 feet below the surface. A probe measured temperatures and the flow of heat from the moon’s interior.

Solar eclipse

While people on Earth were taking in a blood moon and a total lunar eclipse on the evening of March 14, Blue Ghost witnessed and photographed a total solar eclipse.

During the eclipse, temperatures dropped from 100 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 270 degrees. The spacecraft relied on battery power to continue operating through five hours of near-total darkness.

Sunset

On March 16, the sun began to set and the lunar day was nearly over. Before its mission ended, Blue Ghost snapped high-resolution images of the scene. It was more than a few final pretty snapshots. Scientists are hoping the pictures can help solve an enduring scientific

Eugene Cernan, the commander of Apollo 17 who in 1972 was the last man to walk on the moon, sketched observations of a glow along the horizon before sunrise. However, that phenomenon is not easily explained because the moon lacks an atmosphere to scatter light.

Sign off

This was the last message from the Blue Ghost spacecraft, about five hours after sunset: Mission mode change detected, now in Monument Mode

Goodnight friends. After exchanging our final bits of data, I will hold vigil on this spot in Mare Crisium to watch humanity’s continued journey to the stars.

Here, I will outlast your mightiest rivers, your tallest mountains, and perhaps even your species as we know it.

But it is remarkable that a species might be outlasted by its own ingenuity.

Here lies Blue Ghost, a testament to the team who, with the loving support of their families and friends, built and operated this machine and its payloads, to push the capabilities and knowledge of humanity one small step further.

Per aspera ad astra! Love, Blue Ghost

The spacecraft was not designed to survive the bitter cold of the lunar night. But another lunar mission, Japan’s SLIM spacecraft, surprised engineers last year by riding out several lunar nights. In early April, after the sun rises again, Firefly will listen for radio messages from Blue Ghost, just in case it does revive.

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Peticionarios EX-PARTE

Civil: LU2024CV00153. Sobre:

EXPEDIENTE DE DOMINIO.

EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. A CUALQUIER PERSONA QUE PUDIESE TENER INTERÉS Y TODA

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ADELANTE CUALQUIER DERECHO REAL, A LOS ORGANISMOS PÚBLICOS AFECTADOS, Y EN GENERAL, A TODO AQUEL QUE DESEE OPONERSE A LA PETICIÓN.

POR LA PRESENTE se le notifica que se ha radicado una petición sobre expediente de Dominio ante el Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico Sala Superior de Fajardo bajo el número del epígrafe que puede afectar sus derechos. El abogado de la parte peticionaria es: Lcdo. Stevie W Delgado Motta P. O. Box 1557 Fajardo 00738, teléfono 787 655-7455 info@legalaccountingpr.com

A través de la petición el peticionario de epígrafe solicita a este Tribunal que declare a su favor la Petición sobre Expediente de Dominio sobre el predio de terreno objecto de ésta para ser reconocido como adquirido y ocupado por el peticionario. Esta notificación se hace a tenor con lo provisto por el Artículo 185 de la fey 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015 (30 LPRA 6221). La descripción original y actual de la finca objecto de la presente Petición sobre Expediente de Dominio es la siguiente: RÚSTICA: Solar radicado en el Barrio Mediania Baja en el sector Honduras calle los Suarez del municipio de Loíza, con cabida de 416.9304 metros cuadrados equivalentes a 0.1061 cuerdas, en lindes por el NORTE, con solar de Don

Marcelino Mangual, por el SUR con Calle sin salida Comunal, por el Este con Calle sin salida de la Comunidad y por el OESTE, con calle los Suarez de la comunidad. En el solar descrito enclava una casa de hormigón y bloques destinada a vivienda. Codificación número: 066-022006-17, valor de $55,00000. Este Tribunal ordeno que se publique este edicto en un periódico de circulación general para que aquellos que deseen oponerse así lo hagan ante el Tribunal notificando al abogado del peticionario referido en este Edicto. Los interesados contarán con el término improrrogable de 20 veinte días a partir de la (3) tercera publicación de este edicto para comparecer ante el tribunal para alegar lo que en derecho proceda. Se le advierte que de no comparecer al Tribunal para expresarse, el Tribunal podrá dar curso a los remedios solicitados por el Peticionario. En Carolina, Puerto Rico hoy 26 de febrero de 2025. LIC. KANELLY ZAYAS ROBLES, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. DENISSE TORRES RUIZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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Demandante V. THE WOMAN FROM MALLORCA, INC., IRON SPHYNX, CORP., Y MARÍA S. FIGUEROA LUGO T/C/C MARÍA SOCORRO FIGUEROA LUGO

Demandadas Civil Núm.: SJ2019CV03405. (604). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO, EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA Y EJECUCIÓN DE GRAVAMEN MOBILIARIO. AVISO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PUEBLO DE PUERTO RICO, S.S. YO, PEDRO HIEYE GONZÁLEZ, el(la) Alguacil que suscribe, por la presente anuncia y hace constar, que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia, expedido el 19 de febrero de 2025, por la Secretaría del Tribunal de San Juan, procederé a vender en públicas subastas y al(os) mejor(es) postor(es), quien(es) pagará(n) el(los) importe(s) de las ventas en dinero efectivo o en cheque certificado o de gerente, a la or-

den del Alguacil del Tribunal, en moneda del curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, el día 7 DE ABRIL DE 2025, A LA(S) 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en las oficinas del Alguacil del Tribunal de San Juan, todo título, derecho o interés que corresponda a la parte demandada sobre el inmueble que se describe a continuación: Finca Número 829: URBANA: CALLE

SAN JUSTO de San Juan Antiguo. Solar: 23. Cabida: 254.08 Metros Cuadrados. Casa #23 de la Calle San Justo de esta Ciudad, terrera de piedra y azotea con un solar que mide 12.80 metros de ancho por 18.25 m de fondo y una superficie de 254.08 M.C. de las cuales hay edificados 237.28 M.C. y los 16.80 M.C. restantes están destinados a patio. Linda por la derecha entrando con la Sucesión Carbonell; por la izquierda con Felipe Hetch y por su frente con José Crespo. Finca número 829, inscrita al folio 213 vuelto del tomo 86 de San Juan Antiguo, Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Primera Sección. Dirección Física: Calle San Justo #207, Viejo San Juan, San Juan, P.R. La propiedad descrita anteriormente está afecta a los siguientes gravámenes: Afecta por su procedencia: Libre de Cargas. Por sí: HIPOTECA: En garantía de un pagaré a favor de BANCO DE DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO PARA

PUERTO RICO, o a su orden, por la suma de $1,493,286.00, con interés al 8% anual, revisable al quinto año, vencedero a la Presentación, según consta escritura #10, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 7 de febrero de 2013, ante el Notario Yadira H. Rosario Rosario. Inscrita al tomo Karibe de San Juan Antiguo, finca #829, inscripción 21ª. ANOTACIÓN DE DEMANDA: Es objeto de esta anotación la Hipoteca a favor de Banco de Desarrollo Económico para Puerto Rico, por la suma de $1,493,286.00 que surge de la inscripción #21ª. DEMANDANTE: PR Recovery And Development JV, LLC; DEMANDADO: The Woman From Mallorca, Inc., Iron Sphynz, Corp. y María S. Figueroa Lugo t/c/c María Socorro Figueroa Lugo; Cantidad Adeudada $2,042,587.06, por concepto de principal más intereses, según DEMANDA EXPEDIDA por el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, en el Caso Civil #SJ2019CV03405 sobre Cobro de Dinero, el día 8 de abril de 2019. Inscrito al tomo Karibe, ANOTACIÓN B de fecha del 22 de mayo de 2019. Según pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca en Garantía de

Pagaré Número 10, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, 7 de febrero de 2013, ante el Notario Público Yadira Haydeeliz Rosario Rosario, servirá de tipo mínimo para la primera subasta de la suma de $1,493,286.00. De no adjudicarse la propiedad en la primera subasta, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA, en las oficinas del Alguacil del Tribunal de San Juan, el día 14 DE ABRIL DE 2025, A LA(S) 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA. El tipo mínimo para la segunda subasta será dos terceras partes (2/3) del tipo mínimo de la primera subasta, o sea, $995,524.00. De no adjudicarse la propiedad en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil del Tribunal de San Juan, el día 22 DE ABRIL DE 2025, A LA(S) 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA. El tipo mínimo para la tercera subasta será la mitad (1/2) del tipo mínimo que se pactara para la primera subasta, o sea, $746,643.00. Estas subastas se harán para satisfacer a la parte demandante, hasta donde alcance, la suma determinada que, al 19 de julio de 2019, asciende a $2,078,227.59, la cual se compone de (i) $1,426,403.02 por concepto de principal; más (ii) $489,117.42 por concepto de intereses acumulados y no pagados, cantidad que se continúa acumulando hasta su total y completo pago a razón de $312.64 diarios; más (iii) $13,378.55 por concepto de cargos por demora; más, (iv) $149,328.60 por concepto de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado pactados expresamente por las partes, según se desprende de Pagaré Hipotecario. A esta suma se le resta la cantidad de $21,000.00, por concepto de fondos embargados y retirados. 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. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de San Juan durante horas laborables. El Alguacil procederá a otorgar la correspondiente escritura de venta judicial y se pondrá al(os) comprador(es) en posesión físi-

ca del(os) inmueble(s), de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. POR LA PRESENTE, se les notifica a los titulares de créditos y/o cargas registrales posteriores, si alguno, que se celebrarán las SUBASTAS en la fecha, horas y sitio anteriormente señalados, y se les 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. Y PARA SU PUBLICACIÓN en el tablón de edictos de este Tribunal y en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde se celebrarán las subastas señaladas. Además, en un periódico de circulación general en dos (2) ocasiones y mediante correo certificado a la última dirección conocida de la parte demandada. EXPEDIDO el presente EDICTO DE SUBASTA en San Juan, Puerto Rico, a 4 de marzo de 2025. PEDRO HIEYE GONZÁLEZ, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE SAN JUAN.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE BAYAMÓN COMMOLOCO, INC. POR CONDUCTO DE SU AGENTE DE SERVICIOS SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. Parte Demandante Vs. SUCESION DE JOSÉ ANTONIO SANTIAGO RIVERA, COMPUESTA POR JESÚS MANUEL SANTIAGO OLIVO Y AIDA LUZ OLIVO NAZARIO; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; AIDA LUZ OLIVO NAZARIO, JESUS MANUEL SANTIAGO OLIVO; ADMINISTRACION PARA EL SUSTENTO DE MENORES Y CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES

Parte Demandada Caso Civil Núm.: BY2023CV02948. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA Y COBRO DE DINERO. ANUNCIO DE

SUBASTA. El suscribiente, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Bayamón, 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 el Centro Judicial de Bayamón, Sala 410, Cuarto Piso, Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el derecho que tenga la parte demandada en el inmueble que se relaciona más adelante para pagar la SENTENCIA por $51,113.98 de balance principal, los intereses adeudados sobre dicho principal y computados al 4% annual desde el primero de agosto de 2022 y hasta su total pago y completo pago; más el 5% computado sobre cada mensualidad; cargos por demora devengados desde el primero de septiembre de 2022, más la suma de $5,100.00 estipulada para honorarios de abogado, pactada en la escritura de hipoteca; y cuales quiera otras sumas que por cualesquiera concepto legal se devenguen hasta el día de la subasta. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: Parcela marcada con el numero cuatrocientos cinco (405) en el plano de parcelación de la Comunidad rural la Trocha del Barrio Rio Abajo, del término municipal de Vega Baja, con una cabida superficial de seiscientos diez punto cincuenta y dos (610.52) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, con calle número nueve (9), de la comunidad; por el Sur, con parcela numero trescientos noventa y tres de la comunidad; por el Este, con la parcela número cuatrocientos cuatro de la comunidad; y por el Oeste, con calle de la comunidad. Inscrita al folio veinticinco (25) del Tomo doscientos sesenta y cuatro (doscientos sesenta y cuatro) de Vega Baja, finca número veintidós mil ciento noventa y siete (22,197) Registro de la propiedad de Bayamón, Sección IV. Dirección Física: Bo. Rio Abajo, 5527 Calle Flamboyán, Vega Baja, PR 00693. Dicha propiedad se encuentra afecta a los siguientes gravámenes posteriores: EMBARGO: A favor de los Estados Unidos de América, contra J. Santiago Rivera & M. Lozada de Coro, seguro social

xxx-xx-2637, por la suma de $41,049.08, notificación número 221503516, presentado el 15 de julio de 2016. Anotado el 9 de agosto de 2016 al tomo karibe 2016-007457FED. Se presento al sistema karibe bajo asiento 2016-008516-FED, el 13 de septiembre del 2016 un “withdrawal of filed notice of federal tax lien”, fechado el 26 de agosto del 2016, caso numero 221503516, presentado al asiento 2016-007457-FED.

EMBARGO: A favor de los Estados Unidos de América, contra J. Santiago Rivera & M. Lozada de Loro, seguro social xxx-xx-2637, por la suma de $41,182.50, notificación número 224849616, presentado el 10 de agosto de 2016. Anotado el 2 de septiembre de 2016 al tomo karibe 2016-008234FED.

EMBARGO: a favor de Estados Unidos de America contra J. Santiago Rivera & MA Loza de Coro, notificación numero 255110417, seguro social numero xxx-xx-2637, por la suma de $8143.07 del 30 de marzo del 2017, anotado al sistema karibe bajo asiento 2017003383- FED, el 3 de mayo del 2017. EMBARGO: A favor de los Estados Unidos de América, contra J. Santiago Rivera & M. Lozada de Coro, seguro social xxx-xx-2637, por la suma de $13,004.55, notificación número 270417517, del 14 de julio de 2017. Anotado el 22 de agosto de 2017 al tomo karibe 2017- 008187FED. EMBARGO: Estados Unidos de America contra J. Santiago Rivera & M. Loza de Coro, notificación numero 324474918, seguro social numero xxx-xx-2637, por la suma de $4829.00 del 18 de septiembre del 2018, anotado al sistema karibe bajo asiento 2018-008050-FED, el 3 de octubre del 2018. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo el día 3 DE ABRIL DE 2025, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, y servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la suma de $51,000.00 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 10 DE ABRIL DE 2025 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, y el precio mínimo para esta segunda subasta será el de dos terceras partes del precio mínimo establecido para la primera subasta, o a sea la suma de $34,000.00. Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 24 DE ABRIL DE 2025, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, y el tipo mínimo para esta tercera subasta será la mi-

tad del precio establecido para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $25,500.00. 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

The

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 Bayamón, Puerto Rico a 6 de marzo de 2025. EDGARDO ELÍAS VARGAS SANTANA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #193, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE BAYAMÓN. ***

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HACIENDA DEL MAR OWNERS ASSOCIATON, INC

Demandante V. CHARLES COSIMO

AQUILINA Y OTROS

Demandado(a)

Caso Núm.: VB2024CV00553. (Salón: 201 CD, CM, TR Y CR). Sobre: COBRO DE DINEROORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. GETZEMARIE LUGO RODRÍGUEZGLUGO@MPMLAWPR.COM.

LUIS C. MARINI BIAGGILMARINI@MPMLAWPR.COM.

A: CHARLES COSIMO AQUILINA

T/C/C/ CHARLES

AQUILINA POR SI Y EN REPRESENTACIÓN DE LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES ATTORNEY ADVOCATES OF AMERICA 18851 NE, 29TH AVE., SUITE 700, AVENTURA, FLORIDA, EE. UU. 33180; KATHLEEN SARA AQUILINA

T/C/C/ KATHLEEN

AQUILINA POR SI Y EN REPRESENTACIÓN DE LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES ATTORNEY ADVOCATES OF AMERICA 18851 NE, 29TH AVE., SUITE 700, AVENTURA, FLORIDA, EE. UU. 33180; CHARLES COSIMO AQUILINA

T/C/C/ CHARLES

AQUILINA KATHLEEN

SARA AQUILINA T/C/C/ KATHLEEN AQUILINA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR

AMBOS, ATTORNEY ADVOCATES OF

AMERICA 18851 NE, 29TH AVE., SUITE 700, AVENTURA, FLORIDA, EE. UU. 33180. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)

EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 14 de marzo de 2025, 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 17 de marzo de 2025. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, el 17 de marzo de 2025. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. KATHERINE SANTIAGO RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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HACIENDA DEL MAR OWNERS

ASSOCIATION, INC. Demandante V. MARY HOPE HASTINGS Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: VB2024CV01110. (Salón: 201 CD, CM, TR Y CR). Sobre: COBRO DE DINEROORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. GETZEMARIE LUGO RODRÍGUEZGLUGO@MPMLAWPR.COM. LUIS C. MARINI BIAGGILMARINI@MPMLAWPR.COM. A: MARY HOPE

HASTINGS T/C/C MARY HASTINGS - 204 DEER CREEK BLVD, CIBOLO, TX 78108-3199. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 14 de marzo de 2025, 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 17 de marzo de 2025. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, el 17 de marzo de 2025.

ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. MARITZA ROSARIO ROSARIO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN SALA SUPERIOR DE VEGA BAJA HACIENDA DEL MAR OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC

Demandante V. MARK STALLYBRASS Y OTROS

Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: VB2024CV01113. (Salón: 201 CD, CM, TR Y CR). Sobre: COBRO DE DINEROORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. GETZEMARIE LUGO RODRÍGUEZGLUGO@MPMLAWPR.COM. LUIS C. MARINI BIAGGILMARINI@MPMLAWPR.COM.

A: MARK STALLYBRASS, POR SÍ Y EN REPRESENTACION DE LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES; JANICE STALLYBRASS T/C/C JANIE STALLYBRASS; POR SÍ Y EN REPRESENTACION DE LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS - 1207 GRACE ROAD, MINDEN HILLS, ONTARIO KOM 2K.

(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 14 de marzo de 2025, 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 17 de marzo de 2025. En Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, el 17 de marzo de 2025.

ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. MARITZA ROSARIO ROSARIO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL. LEGAL NOTICE

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SALA SUPERIOR DE FAJARDO UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT A/C/C

LA ADMINISTRACION DE HOGARES DE AGRICULTORES

Demandante Vs. SUCESION DE PABLO FERNÁNDEZ RÍOS; SUCESION DE GLORIA RIJOS ROSARIO; SUCESION DE GLORIA FERNÁNDEZ T/C/C

GLORIA FERNÁNDEZ

RIJOS; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS

DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERÉS EN DICHAS SUCESIONES

Demandados

Civil Núm.: FA2025CV00057. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE. UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS.

A: SUCESION DE PABLO FERNÁNDEZ RÍOS; SUCESION DE GLORIA

RIJOS ROSARIO; SUCESION DE GLORIA

FERNÁNDEZ T/C/C

GLORIA FERNÁNDEZ

RIJOS; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS

DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERÉS

EN DICHAS SUCESIONES

- URB. ALAMAR, SOLAR 2 “C”, CALLEE, LUQUILLO, PR 00673; PO BOX 1027, LUQUILLO, PR 007731027, Y; PO BOX 777, LUQUILLO, PR 00773. 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 alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www. poderjudicial.pr/index.php/ tribunal-electronico/, salvo que el caso sea de un expediente físico o que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del tribunal y notificar copia de la misma al (a la) abogado(a) de la parte demandante o a ésta, de no tener representación legal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demandada, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. Además, se le apercibe que, en los casos al amparo de la Ley Núm. 57-2023, titulada Ley para la Prevención del Maltrato, Preservación de la Unidad Familiar y para la Seguridad, Bienestar y Protección de los Menores, entre los remedios que el Tribunal podrá conceder se incluyen la ubicación permanente de un (una) menor fuera del hogar, el inciso de procesos para la privación de patria potestad, y cualquiera otra medida en el mejor interés del (de la) menor. (Artículo 33, incisos b y f de la Ley Núm. 57-2023). Se le advierte de su derecho a comparecer acompañado(a) de abogado(a) en los casos que proceda. Se le advierte de su derecho a comparecer acompañado(a) de abogado(a) en los casos que proceda. De ser el demandado un heredero de una sucesión, se le apercibe a los herederos antes mencionados que de no expresarse dentro de ese término de treinta (30) días, en torno a su aceptación o repudiación de herencia, la herencia se tendrá por aceptada. También se le apercibe a los herederos antes mencionados que luego del transcurso del término de treinta (30) días antes señalado, contados a partir de la fecha de publicación de este edicto, se presumirá que han aceptado la herencia del(los) causante(s) y, por consiguiente, responden

por las cargas de dicha herencia conforme dispone el Artículo 1,578 del Nuevo Código Civil, 31 L.P.R.A. sec. 11,021. 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 17 de marzo de 2025. WANDA SEGUÍ REYES, SECRETARIA. LINDA I. MEDINA MEDINA, SUB-SECRETARIA.

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Demandante Vs. ORLANDO NIEVES MUÑOZ, SU ESPOSA GEMA MAGALI

MALAVÉ MALAVÉ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: AR2024CV02301. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE. UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS. A: ORLANDO NIEVES MUÑOZ, SU ESPOSA GEMA MAGALI

MALAVÉ MALAVÉ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS - URB. EXT. COLINAS DE HATILLO, L-11 CALLE COLINAS, PR 00659; PO BOX 1987, HATILLO PR 00659 Y URB. S M CALLE SANTA SOPHIA 92, QUEBRADILLAS PR 00678.

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-

gación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando Ia siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www. poderjudicial.pr/index.php/ tribunal-electronico/, salvo que el caso sea de un expediente físico o que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del tribunal y notificar copia de la misma al (a la) abogado(a) de la parte demandante o a ésta, de no tener representación legal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. Además, se le apercibe que, en los casos al amparo de la Ley Núm. 57-2023, titulada Ley para la Prevención del Maltrato, Preservación de la Unidad Familiar y para la Seguridad, Bienestar y Protección de Los Menores, entre los remedios que el Tribunal podrá conceder se incluyen la ubicación permanente de un (una) menor fuera del hogar, el inciso de procesos para la privación de patria potestad, y cualquiera otra medida en el mejor interés del (de la) menor. (Artículo 33, incisos b y f de la Ley Núm. 57-2023). Se le advierte de su derecho a comparecer acompañado(a) de abogado(a) en los casos que proceda. Se le advierte de su derecho a comparecer acompañado(a) de abogado(a) en los casos que proceda. 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 14 de marzo de 2025. VIVIAN Y. FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. BRENDA LIZ TORRES MUÑIZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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SALA SUPERIOR DE ARECIBO BENNETT SANTOS ROSADO V. ESTHER MILARIS ESQUEA COLLAZO; EDWIN RAFAEL

MALDONADO COSME

Civil Núm.: AR2024RF00518. Sala: 200. Sobre: AUTORIZACIÓN JUDICIAL. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.

A: EDWIN RAFAEL MALDONADO COSME. POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza para que presente al tribunal su alegación responsiva dentro de los 30 días de haber sido diligenciado este emplazamiento mediante la publicación del presente edicto, excluyéndose el día del diligenciamiento. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva, a través del Sistema Unificado de Administración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www. poderjudicial.pr/index.php/ tribunal-electronico/, salvo que el caso sea de un expediente físico o que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso debe presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal y notificar copia de la misma al (a la) abogado (a) de la parte demandante: Lcda. Kariline Díaz Negrón, Programa Práctica Compensada, Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc., #13 Calle Ramos Vélez, 1 Manatí, Puerto Rico 00674, con teléfono (787) 204-8203 y correo electrónico kdiaz.negronlawoffices@gmail.com. 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. Además, se le apercibe que, en los casos al amparo de la Ley Núm. 57-2023, titulada Ley para la Prevención del Maltrato, Preservación de la Unidad Familiar y para la Seguridad, Bienestar y Protección de los Menores, entre los remedios que el Tribunal podrá conceder se incluyen la ubicación permanente de un (una) menor fuera de su hogar, el inicio de procesos para la privación de patria potestad, y cualquier otra medida en el mejor interés del (de la) menor. (Artículo 33, incisos b y f de la Ley Núm. 57-2023). Se le advierte de su derecho a comparecer acompañado(a) de abogado(a) en los casos que proceda. Expedido bajo mi firma y sello de este Honorable Tribunal en Arecibo, Puerto Rico a 14 de marzo de 2025. VIVIAN Y. FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA. MARISOL CRUZ HERNÁNDEZ, SUBSECRETARIA.

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CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN

A NEW VISION IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND MATERIALS, INC

Demandante V. FULANO DE TAL Y OTROS

Demandado(a)

Caso Núm.: SJ2024CV10996. (Salón: 908). Sobre: CANCELACIÓN O RESTITUCIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

LUIS G. PARRILLA HERNANDEZLPARRILLA@FERRAIUOLI.COM.

A: FULANO DE TAL Y MENGANO DEL CUAL.

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

EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 18 de marzo de 2025, 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 19 de marzo de 2025. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 19 de marzo de 2025. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. ÁNGELA RIVERA HERNÁNDEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN.

CARIBE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Demandante v. LUIS ANTONIO AVILES LOPEZ

Demandado(a)

Caso Núm.: SJ2024CV08202 (SALÓN 1003 EXPROPIACIONES). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFI-

CACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

ANDREA CAROLINA CHAVES FIGUEROA

ACHAVES@ESQLEGALPR.COM

A: LUIS ANTONIO AVILES LOPEZ 6155 ADDISON

DR. SOUTH #310, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081

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

EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 14 DE MARZO DE 2025, 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 19 de MARZO de 2025. En SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, el 19 de MARZO de 2025. GRISELDA RODRIGUEZ COLLADO, Secretario(a). f/CARMEN N MOLINA GARCIA, Secretario(a) Auxiliar del Tribunal.

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Demandante v. ROBERTO ECHEVARRÍA NIEVES Demandado

CIVIL NUM.: SJ2024CV09991. SOBRE: INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO Y COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO por edicto. Estados Unidos de América, El Presidente de los Estados Unidos, El Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico. SS.

A: ROBERTO ECHEVARRÍA NIEVES

Por la presente se le notifica que ha sido presentada en este Tribunal una Demanda en su contra en el pleito de epígrafe. El abogado de la parte demandante es el Lcdo. Jean Paul Juliá Díaz, Rivera-Munich & Hernández Law Offices, P.S.C.; P.O. Box 364908, San Juan, PR 00936-4908; Tel. (787) 622-

2323 / Fax (787) 622-2320. Se le advierte que este Edicto se publicará en un (1) periódico de circulación general una (1) sola vez y que si no comparece a contestar dicha Demanda radicando el original de la misma a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www.poderjudicial.pr/ index.php/tribunal-electronico/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del Tribunal Superior, Sala de San Juan, con copia al abogado de la parte demandante, dentro del término de treinta (30) días contados a partir de la publicación del Edicto, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia en su contra concediendo el remedio solicitado en la Demanda sin más citarle ni oírle. En un término de diez (10) días a partir de la publicación de este Edicto, la parte demandante le notificará por correo certificado con acuse de recibo copias del Emplazamiento por Edicto y de la Demanda a sus últimas direcciones conocidas: Cond. El Mirador, Edificio 7 Apt. A3, San Juan, PR 00915; y A-3 Ave. Eduardo Conde, El Mirador Apt. ED7, San Juan, PR 00915. Expedido bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal, San Juan, Puerto Rico, a 18 de marzo de 2025.

GRISELDA RODRIGUEZ COLLADO, Secretaria. LIZ MARIE RIVERA DÍAZ, Sub-Secretario.

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QUIÑONES ESPADA COMPUESTA POR JAVIER RODRÍGUEZ

QUIÑONES, WANDA

RODRÍGUEZ QUIÑONES, FULANO(A) DE TAL, MENGANO(A) DE TAL Y ZUTANO(A) DE TAL, COMO SUS ÚNICOS Y UNIVERSALES HEREDEROS. Demandada

CIVIL NUM.: CO2024CV00494. SOBRE: INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO; COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE GRAVAMEN MOBILIARIO.

EMPLAZAMIENTO E INTERPELACIÓN por edicto. Estados Unidos de América, El Presidente de los Estados Unidos, El Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico. SS. A: JAVIER RODRÍGUEZ

QUIÑONES, FULANO(A) DE TAL T/C/C

FRANCISCO MIRANDA

RODRÍGUEZ QUIÑONES, MENGANO(A) DE TAL

T/C/C ANGEL LUIS RODRÍGUEZ QUIÑONES Y ZUTANO(A) DE TAL

T/C/C DAVID RODRÍGUEZ QUIÑONES, COMO ÚNICOS Y UNIVERSALES HEREDEROS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE AIDA LUZ QUIÑONES ESPADA

Por la presente se les notifica que ha sido presentada en este Tribunal una Demanda Enmendada en su contra en el pleito de epígrafe. El abogado de la parte demandante es el Lcdo. Jean Paul Juliá Díaz, RiveraMunich & Hernández Law Offices, P.S.C.; P.O. Box 364908, San Juan, PR 00936-4908; Tel. (787) 622-2323 / Fax (787) 6222320. Se les advierte que este Edicto se publicará en un (1) periódico de circulación general una (1) sola vez y que si no comparecen a contestar dicha Demanda Enmendada radicando el original de la misma a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual pueden acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www.poderjudicial.pr/ index.php/tribunal-electronico/, salvo que se representen por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberán presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del Tribunal Superior, Sala de Coamo, con copia al abogado de la parte demandante, dentro del término de treinta (30) días contados a partir de la publicación del Emplazamiento e Interpelación por Edicto, se les anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia en su contra concediendo el remedio solicitado en la Demanda Enmendada sin más citarles ni oírles. Este Tribunal exime a la parte demandante del requisito impuesto por la Regla 4.6 de las de Procedimiento Civil (32 L.P.R.A. Ap. V, R. 4.6) de enviar por correo certificado con acuse de recibo copia de la Demanda Enmendada y del Emplazamiento e Interpelación por Edicto a la última dirección postal de los codemandados Javier Rodríguez Quiñones, Fulano(a) de Tal t/c/c Francisco Miranda Rodríguez Quiñones, Mengano(a) de Tal t/c/c Angel Luis Rodríguez Quiñones y Zutano(a) de Tal t/c/c David Rodríguez Quiñones, como únicos y universales herederos de la Sucesión de Aida Luz Quiñones Espada, por desconocerse la misma. Se les interpela judicialmente además conforme al Art. 1578 del Código Civil de Puerto Rico (31 L.P.R.A. § 11021), para que en un término de treinta (30) días de haber sido publicado este Emplazamiento e Interpelación por Edicto, excluyéndose el día

de su publicación, acepten o renuncien mediante instrumento público o comparecencia judicial especial la herencia de la causante Aida Luz Quiñones Espada, apercibiéndoseles que, de no expresarse dentro de dicho término, se tendrá por aceptada la herencia. B.B.V.A. v. Latinoamericana, 164 D.P.R. 689 (2005). Expedido bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal, Coamo, Puerto Rico, a 21 de marzo de 2025. ELIZABETH GONZALEZ RIVERA, Secretario. MARIA DEL C MERCADO, Sec Trie Conf.

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Demandante v. ALEXANDER SERRANO COLÓN; JAVIER ARROYO MEDINA, parte con interés

Demandados CIVIL NUM.: AR2024CV02312. SOBRE: INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO; COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE GRAVAMEN MOBILIARIO. EMPLAZAMIENTO por edicto. Estados Unidos de América, El Presidente de los Estados Unidos, El Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico. SS. A: ALEXANDER SERRANO COLÓN

Por la presente se le notifica que ha sido presentada en este Tribunal una Demanda en su contra en el pleito de epígrafe. El abogado de la parte demandante es el Lcdo. Jean Paul Juliá Díaz, Rivera-Munich & Hernández Law Offices, P.S.C.; P.O. Box 364908, San Juan, PR 00936-4908; Tel. (787) 6222323 / Fax (787) 622-2320. Se le advierte que este Edicto se publicará en un (1) periódico de circulación general una (1) sola vez y que si no comparece a contestar dicha Demanda radicando el original de la misma a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www.poderjudicial.pr/ index.php/tribunal-electronico/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del Tribunal Superior, Sala de Arecibo, con copia al abogado de la parte demandante, dentro del término de treinta (30) días contados a partir de la publicación del Edicto, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia en su contra concediendo el remedio solicitado en la Demanda sin más citarle ni oírle. En un término de diez (10) días a partir de la publicación de este

Edicto, la parte demandante le notificará por correo certificado con acuse de recibo copias del Emplazamiento por Edicto y de la Demanda a su última dirección conocida: Urb. Zeno Gandía, 256 Calle Israel Vargas, Arecibo, Puerto Rico 00612. Expedido bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal, Arecibo, Puerto Rico, a 21 de marzo de 2025. Vivian Y Fresse Gonzalez, Secretario. Alexandra Alvarez Natal, Sub-Secretario.

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Demandante v. DAWIL NOEL DE JESÚS GONZÁLEZ

Demandado

CIVIL NUM.: CO2024CV00543.

SOBRE: INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO; COBRO DE DINERO Y REPOSESION DE VEHICULO DE MOTOR (10

L.P.R.A. § 2423). EMPLAZAMIENTO por edicto. Estados Unidos de América, El Presidente de los Estados Unidos, El Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico. SS. A: DAWIL NOEL DE JESÚS GONZÁLEZ

Por la presente se le notifica que ha sido presentada en este Tribunal una Demanda en su contra en el pleito de epígrafe. El abogado de la parte demandante es el Lcdo. Jean Paul Juliá Díaz, Rivera-Munich & Hernández Law Offices, P.S.C.; P.O. Box 364908, San Juan, PR 00936-4908; Tel. (787) 622-2323 / Fax (787) 622-2320. Se le advierte que este Emplazamiento por Edicto se publicará en un (1) periódico de circulación general una (1) sola vez y que si no comparece a contestar dicha Demanda radicando el original de la misma a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www.poderjudicial.pr/ index.php/tribunal-electronico/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del Tribunal Superior, Sala de Coamo, con copia al abogado de la parte demandante, dentro del término de treinta (30) días contados a partir de la publicación de este Emplazamiento por Edicto, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia en su contra concediendo el remedio solicitado en la Demanda sin más citarle ni oírle. En un término de diez (10) días a partir de la publicación de este Emplazamiento por Edicto, la parte demandante le notificará por correo certificado con acu-

se de recibo copias del Emplazamiento por Edicto y de la Demanda a sus últimas direcciones conocidas: Caribe Final, Carr. #545 Int. 596 Km. 0.9, Coamo, PR 00769; y HC 1 Box 14164, Coamo, PR 00769. Expedido bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal, Coamo, Puerto Rico, a 21 de marzo de 2025. ELIZABETH GONZALEZ RIVERA, Secretario. MARIA DEL C MERCADO, Sub-Secretario.

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Demandante V. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA POR CONDUCTO DE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY OFFICE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO (SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD); SENIOR MORTGAGE BANKERS INC; CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD DOE, COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES DESCONOCIDOS Demandados Civil Núm.: AR2025CV00423. Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC; SENIOR MORTGAGE BANKERS INC.; JOHN DOE; RICHARD ROE, posibles tenedores de pagaré extraviado descrito más adelante.

Por la presente se le notifica que se ha radicado una Demanda donde se solicita se cancele el siguiente pagaré, el cual está extraviado, así como la hipoteca que garantiza su pago: (i) pagaré a favor de Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $159,000.00, con intereses al 4.194% anual, vencedero el 8 de enero de 2103, bajo el afidávit número 3,649 para garantizar el pago de un préstamo hipotecario mediante la escritura #19 otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico el 14 de marzo de 2016 ante el notario Mario E. Pérez Acosta e inscrita al tomo Karibe de Arecibo, Sec-

ción Primera de Arecibo del Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico finca número 25,967, inscripción 9ª. Por la presente se les emplaza y requiere para que notifique a la Lcda. Maritza Guzmán Matos, PMB 767, Avenida Luis Vigoreaux #1353, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00966, teléfono (787) 758-3276, abogada de la parte demandante, con copia de vuestra contestación a la demanda radicada en este caso contra ustedes, dentro de un término de treinta (30) días contados a partir de la publicación de este Edicto. Por la presente se les apercibe de que de no comparecer a formular alegaciones dentro de treinta (30) días contados a partir de la fecha de la publicación de este Edicto, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará Sentencia de acuerdo con lo solicitado en la demanda, sin más citarle ni oírle. Expedido bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal, en Arecibo, Puerto Rico, a 14 de marzo de 2025. VIVIAN Y. FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA. SANDRA DÍAZ, SUB-SECRETARIA.

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Demandante V. MIREYLI ESQUIABRO SALCEDO Y OTROS Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: FA2024CV01261. (Salón: 303). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO Y OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. AMARYS VELLISE BOLORÍN SOLIVÁN - A.BOLORIN@ LUGOMENDER.COM. LUIS JAVIER SOTOMAYOR LANDRÓN - LSOTOMAYOR@ LUGOMENDER.COM. A: LA PARTE DEMANDAD:

MIREYLI ESQUIABRO SALCEDO, POR SÍ Y EN REPRESENTACIÓN DE LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR MIREYLI ESQUIABRO SALCEDO Y CÓNYUGE A; CÓNYUGE A, POR SÍ Y EN REPRESENTACIÓN DE LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS; Y TITULAR ABC. - BRISAS DEL VALLE E-17 CALLE 7 NAGUABO, PR 00718. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)

EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 19 de marzo de 2025, 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 21 de marzo de 2025. En Fajardo, Puerto Rico, el 21 de marzo de 2025. WANDA SEGUÍ REYES, SECRETARIA. LYDIA E. RIVERA MIRANDA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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Demandante V. EXPARTE

Demandado(a)

Caso Núm.: AR2024CV01564. (Salón: 403 - CIVIL). Sobre: EXPEDIENTE DE DOMINIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

FERNANDO H. PADRÓN JIMÉNEZ; FPADRONJIMENEZ@HOTMAIL. COM.

A: TODO AQUÉL QUE TENGA ALGÚN

DERECHO REAL O INTERÉS SOBRE EL INMUEBLE DESCRITO EN LA PETICIÓN DE DOMINIO QUE MUESTRA EL EPÍGRAFE; A LAS PERSONAS IGNORADAS A QUIENES PUEDA PERJUDICAR LA INSCRIPCIÓN, A LOS ANTERIORES DUEÑOS DIÓGENES TORRES PÉREZ Y ALTAGRACIA DE LA CRUZ TAVAREZ Y SUS SUCESORES; A LA ANTERIOR

COLINDANTE ELIZETTE OCASIO; AHORA SUCESIÓN ANTONIO GUITARD TORRES Y

SUS SUCESORES; A FIDEL PASTORIZA RUIZ Y SUS SUCESORES Y EN GENERAL A TODA PERSONA QUE QUIERA

OPONERSE A LA PRETENSIÓN DE LOS PROMOVENTES. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 20 de marzo de 2025, 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 20 de marzo de 2025. En Arecibo, Puerto Rico, el 20 de marzo de 2025. VIVIAN Y. FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA. PILAR H. MERCADO GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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LEMVEGA CAPITAL, LLC. Y CAROLINE FARAH LEMBCK DEMANDANTES vs. KIAVASH KAZEMIAN, MICHAEL THOMAS KELLY, JOHN Y JANE DOE, DEMANDADOS CIVIL NUM. SJ2024CV10738. SALA: 901. SOBRE: ENTREDICHO PROVISIONAL; INJUNCTION PROVISIONAL Y PERMANENTE; DAÑOS Y PERJUICIOS; INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTOS. LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. A: KIAVESH KAZEMIAN; MICHAEL THOMAS KELLY; JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE

Por medio del presente edicto se les notifica de la radicación de una Demanda de Acción Civil en la que se solicita Entredicho Provisional; Injunction Provisional y Permanente; Daños y Perjuicios; Incumplimiento De Contrato. El/La demandante solicita del Tribunal que declare con lugar la Demanda y dicte Sentencia en su contra. POR EL PRESENTE EDICTO se le emplaza y requiere que conteste la misma dentro de treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto, que será publicado una sola vez, radicando el original de contestación de la misma ante el Honorable Tribunal mediante SUMAC presentada electrónicamente en https://tribunalelectronico.ramajudicial.pr/ sumac2018/ y notificándole con copia fiel al/a la representante legal de la parte Demandante : Lcdo. Abelardo O. Dauhajre Dávila, 550 Ave. De La Constitución, Apt. 607, San Juan, PR 00901-2314; teléfono (787) 309-4186, abedauhajre@outlook.com; si dejare de así hacerlo, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia contra usted concediendo el remedio solicitado sin más citarle ni oírle. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA Y EL SELLO DEL TRIBUNAL, En San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy 18 de marzo de 2025. GRISELDA RODRIGUEZ COLLADO, Secretario(a) del Tribunal. POR: LAURA C. REYNOSO ESQUILIN, SECRETARIA DE SERVICIOS A SALA.

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Demandante V. SUCESION DE MARIA DOLORES CARRILLO DE LEON T/C/C MARIA DOLORES CARRILLO T/C/C MARIA D. CARRILLO DE LEON Y OTROS

Demandado(a)

Caso Núm.: FA2021CV00564. (Salón: 307). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO Y OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO ENMENDADA.

ROBERTO CARLOS LÁTIMER VALENTÍN - LATIMERRC@ LBRGLAW.COM.

A: ROGELIO LUIS

ROBLES CARRILLO SUCN DE MARIA

DOLORES CARRILLO DE LEON T/C/C MARIA

DOLORES CARRILLO

T/C/C MARIA D CARRILLO DE LEON BO FLORENCIO, 141 B

COMM RURAL ESPANTA SUEÑO FAJARDO PR 00738 Y/O COMM RURAL ESPANTA SUEÑO 141B CARR 985 KM 3.5, FAJARDO PR 00738 Y/O COMM RURAL ESPANTA SUEÑO, SECTOR VISTA HERMOSA, 141 B CALLE 2, FAJARDO PR 00738; LUIS FELIPE FRACAS

CARRILLO SUCN DE MARIA DOLORES

CARRILLO DE LEON T/C/C MARIA DOLORES CARRILLO T/C/C MARIA D. CARRILLO DE LEON COMM RURAL ESPANTA SUEÑO, 141 B CARR 985 KM3.5, FAJARDO PR 00738 Y/O SECTOR VISTA

HERMOSA, 141-B CALLE 2, FAJARDO PR 00738 Y/O BO. FLORENCIO, 141 B COMM RURAL ESPANTA SUEÑO, FAJARDO PR 00738 Y/O HC-66 BOX 10099, FAJARDO PR 00738; SARA ORTIZ, SUCN DE JOSE DOLORES

ORTIZ SANTANA, 141-B

COMM RURAL ESPANTA SUEÑO, FAJARDO PR 00738 Y/O COMM

RURAL ESPANTA SUEÑO 141-B CARR 985, KM 3.5 FAJARDO PR 00738 Y/O HC-66 BOX 10099, FAJARDO PR 00738 Y/O COMM RURAL ESPANTA SUEÑO, SECTOR VISTA HERMOSA, 141-B CALLE 2, FAJARDO PR 00738 FULANO Y SUTANO DE TAL SUCN DE JOSE DOLORES ORTIZ SANTANA, BO FLORENCIO, 141-B COMM RURAL ESPANTA SUEÑO, FAJARDO PR 00738 Y/O COMM RURAL ESPANTA SUEÑO, 141B CARR 985, KM 3.5, FAJARDO PR 00738 Y/O COMM RURAL ESPANA SUEÑO SECTOR VISTA HERMOSA, 141 B CALLE 2, FAJARDO PR 00738. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)

EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 12 de marzo de 2025, 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 20 de marzo de 2025. Notas de la Secretaría: SE ENMIENDA A LOS FINES DE CORREGIR EL APELLIDO DE ROGELIO LUIS MORALES CARRILLO EL CUAL DEBE LEER ROGELIO LUIS ROBLES CARRILLO. En Fajardo, Puerto Rico, el 20 de marzo de 2025. WANDA SEGUIÍ REYES, SECRETARIA. LINDA I. MEDINA MEDINA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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Demandante Vs. SUCESION DE JUAN NUÑEZ GONZALEZ, COMPUESTA POR SU VIUDA CORAIMA PALOMA MERCEDES DE NUÑEZ, SUS HIJOS JUAN CRISTOBAL NUÑEZ MONTAÑEZ Y NAYSHA PRISCILA NUÑEZ MONTAÑEZ; SUS NIETOS FULANO DE TAL Y ZUTANO DE TAL DESCENDIENTES DE LESLIE JOHN NUÑEZ RODRIGUEZ, HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Demandados

Civil Núm.: CA2023CV00358. (408). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO (EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA). EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Al: PÚBLICO EN GENERAL.

A: SUCESION DE JUAN NUÑEZ GONZALEZ, COMPUESTA POR SU VIUDA CORAIMA PALOMA MERCEDES DE NUÑEZ, SUS HIJOS JUAN CRISTOBAL NUÑEZ MONTAÑEZ

Y NAYSHA PRISCILA NUÑEZ MONTAÑEZ; SUS NIETOS FULANO DE TAL Y ZUTANO DE TAL DESCENDIENTES DE LESLIE JOHN NUÑEZ RODRIGUEZ, HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM).

Yo, HÉCTOR L. PEÑA RODRÍGUEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA #278, Alguacil de este Tribunal, a la parte demandada y a los acreedores y personas con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se describe, y al público en general, HAGO SABER: Que el día 21 DE ABRIL DE 2025, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Carolina, Carolina, Puerto Rico, venderé en Pública Subasta la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria al mejor postor quien hará el pago en dinero en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del o la Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Carolina durante horas laborables. Que en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día 28 DE ABRIL DE 2025, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 5 DE MAYO DE 2025 A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: RÚSTICA: Parcela marcada conel #45-B en el plano de parcelación de la Comunidad Rural Buenaventura del Barrio Trujillo Bajo del término municipal de Carolina, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 471.56 metros cuadrados. En lindes: por el NORTE, con parcela 45-A y entrada de acceso de la comunidad; por el SUR, con las parcelas 78 y 79 de la comunidad; por el ESTE, con parcela 45-C de la comunidad y por el OESTE, con parcela 44-A de la comunidad. Inscrita al folio 13 del tomo 1397 de Carolina, finca #44,194 del Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Segunda. Modificada la hipoteca de la inscripción 3ra., en cuanto a que se cancela parcialmente por la suma de $4,774.40 para

un nuevo principal que será por $67,225.60 y el interés que será al 2.375% anual, comenzando el 1ro.de septiembre de 2014; durante los próximos 2 meses al 3.375% anual; al 4.125% anual durante los próximos 205 meses, vencedero el día 1ro. de septiembre de 2037, según la escritura número 173, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 18 de agosto de 2014, ante la Notario Público Rosanna Rivera Sánchez, inscrita al folio 90 del tomo 1521 de Carolina, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Segunda, finca número 44,194, inscripción 5ª. Modificada nuevamente la hipoteca de la inscripción 3ra.,en cuanto al interés que será al 4.125% anual, vencedero el 1ro. de mayo de 2038, según la escritura número 210, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 29 de agosto de 2018, ante el Notario Público Francisco Javier Del Valle Torres, inscrita al tomo Karibe de Carolina, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Segunda, finca número 44,194, inscripción 6ta. Modificada nuevamente la hipoteca de la inscripción 3ra.,en cuanto a que se cancela parcialmente en la suma de $9,227.19 para un nuevo principal de $57,998.41 y el interés que será al 4.125% anual, vencedero el 1ro. de noviembre de 2060, según la escritura número 148, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 30- de octubre de 2020, ante el Notario Público Francisco Javier Del Valle Torres, inscrita al tomo Karibe de Carolina, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Segunda, finca número 44,194, inscripción 7ma. La dirección física de la propiedad antes descrita es: Comunidad Buenaventura, Parcela 45-B, Calle Dalia, Carolina, Puerto Rico. La Subasta se llevará a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma de $56,964.57 de principal, más intereses al 4.125% anual, desde el día 1ro. de agosto de 2022, hasta su completo pago; más las primas de seguros estipuladas en la escritura de hipoteca; contribuciones de la propiedad, de aplicar y contra riesgos; recargos por demora; los intereses devengados y la cantidad estipulada de $7,200.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta para el inmueble será de $57,998.41 y de ser necesaria una segunda subasta, la cantidad mínima será equivalente a 2/3 partes de aquella, o sea, la suma de $38,665.61 y de ser necesaria una tercera subasta, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado, es decir, la suma de $28,999.21. De decla-

rarse desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si esta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad para vender en pública subasta se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Podrán concurrir como postores a todas las subastas los titulares de créditos hipotecarios vigentes y posteriores a la hipoteca que se cobra o ejecuta, si alguno o que figuren como tales en la certificación registral y que podrán utilizar el montante de sus créditos o parte de alguno en sus ofertas. Si la oferta aceptada es por cantidad mayor a la suma del crédito o créditos preferentes al suyo, al obtener la buena pro del remate, deberá satisfacer en el mismo acto, en efectivo o en cheque de gerente, la totalidad del crédito hipotecario que se ejecuta y la de cualesquiera otros créditos posteriores al que se ejecuta pero preferente al suyo. El exceso constituirá abono total o parcial en su propio crédito. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Carolina, Puerto Rico, 11 de marzo de 2025. HÉCTOR L. PEÑA RODRÍGUEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA 278, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE CAROLINA.

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Parte Demandante Vs. LA SUCESIÓN DE VÍCTOR EMILIO ORTIZ SERRANO T/C/C VÍCTOR E. ORTIZ SERRANO COMPUESTA POR JOEL ORTIZ CLAUDIO, IAN ORTIZ DÍAZ, FULANO Y MENGANO DE TAL, POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS

Parte Demandada

Civil Núm.: CG2024CV02563. (702). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EMPLAZAMIENTO

POR EDICTO E INTERPELACIÓN. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS E.E.U.U., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.

A LA PARTE

DEMANDADA: JOEL ORTIZ CLAUDIO, IAN ORTIZ DÍAZ COMO PARTE DE LA SUCESIÓN DE VÍCTOR EMILIO ORTIZ SERRANO

T/C/C VÍCTOR E. ORTIZ SERRANO A SUS ÚLTIMAS DIRECCIONES

CONOCIDAS: URB. VILLAS DE GURABO II, F36 CALLE 3, GURABO PR 00778, URB. VILLAS DE GURABO, F36 CALLE 1, GURABO PR 00778-2378, URB. VILLA GUADALUPE 2, 18 CALLE 18, CAGUAS, PR 00725, URB. VILLA GUADALUPE, II18 CALLE 18, CAGUAS, PR 00725-4057, PO BOX 2104, JUNCOS, PR 00777-2104, 1254 CROES AVE APT 2R, BRONX, NY 10472-2856 Y 998 LONGWOOD AVE APT 37, BRONX, NY 10459-5119. FULANO Y MENGANO DE TAL POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE VÍCTOR EMILIO ORTIZ SERRANO T/C/C VÍCTOR E. ORTIZ SERRANO. Queda usted notificado que en este Tribunal se ha radicado demanda sobre ejecución de hipoteca por la vía ordinaria en la que se alega que se adeuda las siguientes cantidades $63,660.70 de principal, más intereses sobre dicha suma al 8.95% anual desde el 1 de enero de 2024 hasta su completo pago, más $319.00 de recargos acumulados los cuales continuarán en aumento hasta el saldo total de la deuda, más la cantidad estipulada de $8,160.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato del préstamo, incluyendo pero sin limitarse a gastos de mantenimiento, inspecciones y otros adelantos “corporate advances”. La propiedad que garantiza hipotecariamente el préstamo es la siguiente: URBANA: Solar F-36 radicado en los Barrios Rincón y Celada del término municipal de Gurabo con cabida superficial de 181.6 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE,

con área de parque en 15.79 metros; por el SUR, con el solar F-35, en 18.36 metros; por el ESTE, con la calle #3, en 10.58 metros; y por el OESTE, con Villa Alegre, en 10.89 metros. La propiedad y la hipoteca constan inscritas al tomo Karibe de Gurabo, Finca 19713. Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección II. Inscripción segunda. La demandante es la tenedora por endoso, por valor recibido y de buena fe del referido pagaré objeto de la presente acción. Se interpela a los demandados para que acepten o renuncien a la herencia de la causante dentro de los 30 días subsiguientes a la fecha que fuesen emplazados o requeridos que contesten, para darle cumplimiento el Artículo 1578 del nuevo Código Civil de Puerto Rico, 31 L.P.R.A. § 11021, entendiéndose que, si no se expresan dentro de dicho término, aceptan el caudal relicto; la renuncia se hará por instrumento público o por escrito judicial. La parte demandada deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Administración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del Tribunal. Se le advierte que si no contesta la demanda, radicando el original de la contestación en este Tribunal y enviando copia de la contestación a la abogada de la Parte Demandante, Lcda. Belma Alonso García, cuya dirección es: PO Box 3922, Guaynabo, PR 00970-3922, Teléfono y Fax: (787) 789-1826, correo electrónico oficinabelmaalonso@gmail.com, dentro del término de treinta (30) días de la publicación de este edicto, excluyéndose el día de la publicación, se le anotará la rebeldía y se le dictará Sentencia en su contra, concediendo el remedio solicitado sin más citarle ni oírle. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y el sello del Tribunal, hoy, 10 de marzo de 2025, en Caguas, Puerto Rico. IRASEMIS DÍAZ SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. ENEIDA ARROYO VÉLEZ, SUB-SECRETARIA.

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Demandante V. JACKELINE

ESTREMERA TORRES Demandados

Civil Núm.: JD2024CV00788. Sobre: INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO; COBRO DE DINERO Y REPOSESIÓN. EM-

PLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO.

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

A: JACKELINE

ESTREMERA TORRES - CARR 149 KM 52, BO PALMAREJO SECTORLA

LIMA, VILLALBA PR 00766; HC 01 BOX 3184, VILLALBA PR 00766-9704. De: FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO. Se le emplaza y requiere 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), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www. poderjudicial.pr/index.php/ tribunal-electronico/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal.

Este caso trata sobre Incumplimiento de Contrato y Cobro de Dinero en que la parte demandante solicita que se condene al demandado a pagar Al 5 de diciembre de 2024, la parte demandada adeuda a FirstBank un balance de $60,782.47, más los intereses que se acumulen a razón del 4.95% los cuales se continúan acumulando hasta el total y completo pago de la deuda; más $517.74 de cargos por pago tardío los cuales se continúan acumulando hasta el total y completo pago de la deuda; más una suma equivalente al 30% del total adeudado para honorarios de abogados según pactado. La parte demandante, en diversas ocasiones y por diversos medios, le ha requerido el pago de la cantidad adeudada, al demandado, sin éxito alguno. Además, se solicita se ordene la reposesión del vehículo en controversia y, de no ser suficiente el producto de la venta del mismo para cubrir la suma total adeudada, se solicita la ejecución de la sentencia que en su día se dicte sobre cualesquiera otros bienes de los demandados. Se le apercibe que, si dejare de hacerlo, se dictará contra usted sentencia en rebeldía, concediéndose el remedio solicitado en la demanda, sin más citarle ni oírle. Lcdo. José Antonio Lamas Burgos Número del Tribunal Supremo 16,882

Po Box 0194089, San Juan PR 00919

Teléfono: (787) 296-9500 Correo Electrónico : jlamas@lvprlaw.com

EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y Sello del Tribunal, hoy 04 de marzo de 2025. CARMEN G. TIRÚ QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA. ELBA Y. SANTOS ORTIZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL

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Demandante V. SUCESIÓN DE MICHAEL YAMIL TOSADO COMPUESTA POR FULANO Y MENGANO DE TAL; MIGUEL A. ROSADO SEGUI

Demandados Civil Núm.: CM2024CV00762. Sobre: INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO; COBRO DE DINERO Y REPOSESIÓN. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: FULANO Y MENGANO DE TAL COMO MIEMBROS DECONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION DE MICHAEL YAMIL ROSADO TOSADO - CARR 483 KM 2.5 INT PIEDRA GORDA, CAMUY PR 000627; SEC. PIQUIÑA 42126, QUEBRADILLAS PR 00678.

De: FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO.

Se le emplaza y requiere 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), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www.poderjudicial.pr/ index.php/tribunal-electronico/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Este caso trata sobre Incumplimiento de Contrato y Cobro de Dinero en que la parte demandante solicita que se condene al demandado a pagar Al $64,487.11 de principal; más intereses acumulados a razón del 10.95% los cuales se continúan acumulando hasta el total y completo pago de la deuda; más una suma equivalente al 30% del total adeudado para honorarios de abogados según pactado. Además, se solicita se ordene la reposesión del vehículo en controversia y, de no ser suficiente el producto de la venta del mismo para cubrir la suma total adeudada, se solicita la ejecución de la sentencia que en su día se dicte sobre cualesquiera otros bienes de los demandados. Se le apercibe que, si dejare de hacerlo, se

dictará contra usted sentencia en rebeldía, concediéndose el remedio solicitado en la demanda, sin más citarle ni oírle. Lcdo. José Antonio Lamas Burgos Número del Tribunal Supremo 16,882 Po Box 0194089, San Juan PR 00919 Teléfono: (787) 296-9500 Correo Electrónico: jlamas@lvprlaw.com

EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y Sello del Tribunal, hoy 4 de marzo de 2025. VIVIAN Y. FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA. JOHANNA GONZÁLEZ VILELLA, SUB-SECRETARIA. LEGAL NOTICE

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Demandante Vs. SUCESION DE OLGA ENNERIS RIVERA SEPULVEDA, TAMBIÉN CONOCIDA COMO OLGA E. RIVERA, COMPUESTA POR SU HIJO CARLOS REINALDO QUIÑONES RIVERA, TAMBIÉN CONOCIDO COMO CARLOS R. QUIÑONES RIVERA Y POR FULANO DE TAL Y ZUTANO DE TAL, COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS CON POSIBLE INTERÉS; SUCESION DE CARLOS REINALDO QUIÑONES RIVERA, TAMBIÉN CONOCIDO COMO CARLOS R. QUIÑONES RIVERA, COMPUESTA POR SUS HIJOS ENNERIS ZORAIDA QUIÑONES LOPEZ, REINALDO QUIÑONES LOPEZ Y GELLYKA MARIE QUIÑONES LOPEZ Y POR FULANO DE CUAL Y ZUTANO DE CUAL, COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS CON POSIBLE INTERÉS; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Demandados Civil Núm.: FA2025CV00044. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO (EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA). EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. A: ENNERIS ZORAIDA

QUIÑONES LOPEZ Y REINALDO

QUIÑONES LOPEZ,

COMO MIEMBROS DE LA SUCESION DE CARLOS REINALDO QUIÑONES RIVERA, TAMBIÉN CONOCIDO COMO CARLOS R. QUIÑONES RIVERA; FULANO DE CUAL Y ZUTANO DE CUAL, COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION DE CARLOS REINALDO QUIÑONES RIVERA, TAMBIÉN CONOCIDO COMO CARLOS R. QUIÑONES RIVERA; FULANO DE TAL Y ZUTANO DE TAL, COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION DE OLGA ENNERIS RIVERA SEPULVEDA, TAMBIÉN CONOCIDA COMO OLGA E. RIVERA. POR EL PRESENTE EDICTO se le notifica que se ha radicado en esta Secretaría por la parte demandante, Demanda sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria en la que se alega adeuda la suma principal de $36,999.48, más intereses sobre dicha suma al 8 1/8% anual, desde el día 1ro de julio de 2024, hasta su completo pago, más recargos acumulados, más la cantidad de $10,000.00 estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, así como cualquier otra suma estipulada en el contrato de préstamo, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. La propiedad hipotecada a ser vendida en pública subasta es: URBANA: Solar número Setenta (70) de la URBANIZACIÓN SANTA ISIDRA, Segunda Extensión en el Barrio Sardinera de Fajardo, compuesta de TRESCIENTOS DIECIOCHO PUNTO VEINTICINCO (318.25) METROS CUADRADOS. Colindando por el NORTE y por el SUR, en veintitrés punto setenta y cinco (23.75) metros por cada lado, respectivamente, con los solares números Sesenta y Nueve (69) y Sesenta y Uno (61) de la Urbanización; por el OESTE y ESTE, en trece punto cuarenta (13.40) metros, con el solar número Cuatro (4) de la Urbanización. Enclava una casa de concreto. La escritura de hipoteca se encuentra inscrita al folio 86 vuelto del tomo 141 de Fajardo, finca número 4,578, inscripción tercera. POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza para que presente al tribunal su alegación responsiva dentro de los treinta (30) días de haber sido publicado este emplazamiento, excluyéndose el día de la publicación. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado

de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección: https://www.poderjudicial.pr/index.php/tribunalelectronico/, salvo que el caso sea un expediente físico o que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal y notificar copia de la misma al (a la) abogado(a) de la parte demandante o a ésta, de no tener representación legal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. Además, se le apercibe que, en los casos al amparo de la Ley Núm. 57-2023, titulada Ley para la Prevención del Maltrato, Preservación de la Unidad Familiar y para la Seguridad, Bienestar y Protección de los Menores, entre los remedios que el Tribunal podrá conceder se incluyen la ubicación permanente de un (una) menor fuera de su hogar, el inicio de procesos para la privación de patria potestad, y cualquier otra medida en el mejor interés del (de la) menor. (Artículo 33, incisos b y f de la Ley Hum. 57-2023).

Se le advierte de su derecho a comparecer acompañado(a) de abogado(a) en los casos que proceda. La información del (de la) abogado(a) de la parte demandante es la siguiente:

Lcdo. Baldomero A. Collazo Torres Bufete Collazo & Surillo, LLC P.O. Box 11550 San Juan, P.R. 00922-1550 Tel. (787) 625-9999

Fax (787) 705-7387

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Se le advierte, ademas, a los herederos que conforme el caso de Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria v. Latinoamericana de Exportación, Inc., 164 D.P.R. 689, 696 (2005) y a tenor con las disposiciones del Artículo 1578 del Código Civil de Puerto Rico (31 L.P.R.A. sec. 11021), deberá aceptar o repudiar la herencia de los causantes Olga Enneris Rivera Sepulveda y Carlos Reinaldo Quiñones Rivera, dentro del término de treinta (30) días. De no expresar su intención de aceptar o repudiar la herencia dentro del término que se le fijó, la herencia se tendrá por aceptada. Se le notifica también por la presente que la parte demandante habrá de presentar para su anotación al Registrador de la Propiedad de! Distrito en que está situada la propiedad objeto de este pleito, un aviso de estar pendiente esta acción. Para publicarse conforme a la Orden dictada por el Tribunal en un periódico de circulación general. EN TESTIMONIO DE

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Celtics sold for $6.1 billion, highest price in North American sports

By MIKE VORKUNOV, JAY KING and JARED WEISS / THE ATHLETIC

After more than two decades that included two NBA championships, the Boston Celtics will have a new owner.

Bill Chisholm, the managing partner of Symphony Technology Group, will buy the franchise at a $6.1 billion valuation, Boston’s current ownership group announced late last week.

The sale price is the highest for a North American sports franchise, topping the $6.05 billion paid for the NFL’s Washington Commanders by a group led by Josh Harris and far surpassing the $4 billion valuation of the Phoenix Suns when Mat Ishbia bought the team in 2023 — the previous high for an NBA team.

The price could also set a new base line for NBA team sales as the league weighs whether to expand and could push prices up for those potential new franchises.

The deal, struck last Thursday, still needs approval from the NBA’s Board of Governors. It will take a few months to close, according to a person involved in the agreement.

“Bill is a terrific person and a true Celtics fan, born and raised here in the Boston area,” Wyc Grousbeck, the Celtics’ current governor and CEO, said in a statement. “His love for the team and the city of Boston along with his chemistry with the rest of the Celtics leadership make him a natural choice to be the next governor and controlling owner of the team.”

Chisholm, who said he has been “a die-hard Celtics fan my entire life,” grew up on Boston’s North Shore and attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. He specifically named the team president, Brad Stevens, and coach Joe Mazzulla as

partners he looks forward to working with.

Sixth Street, a private equity firm, is also buying a portion of the team and will put in more than $1 billion, according to a person familiar with the terms. The firm bought into the San Antonio Spurs in 2021 and is now one of three firms with investments in multiple NBA franchises.

Grousbeck will remain in his roles through the 2027-28 NBA season, he confirmed in the statement, and will continue to oversee team operations.

Stephen Pagliuca, a current Celtics minority owner, and Stan Middleman, a minority owner of the Philadelphia Phillies, were among the other bidders for the Celtics. Stevens met with the final four sales candidates in the final month preceding the sale, according to league sources.

Pagliuca had been considered the recent favorite.

Pagliuca, who has been a minority owner since partnering with the Grousbeck family in 2002, said in a statement that his group had no debt or private equity money that could “potentially hamstring our ability to compete in the future.”

“We have felt it was the best offer for the Celtics,” he said. “It is a bid of true fans, deeply connected to Boston’s community, and we’ve been saddened to find out that we have not been selected in the process.”

The Celtics went on sale last July, just days after the franchise won its latest NBA title. The Grousbeck-led group bought the Celtics for $360 million and now sells it for nearly 20 times as much.

Boston is the ninth NBA team to have a controlling ownership sale since 2019, as team owners cash out for large returns.

Chisholm will take over the franchise when it is enjoying immense success but will also face difficult questions. The Celtics will exceed the luxury tax for the fourth consecutive season in 2025-26 if their payroll stays at or near its current level. With increasingly punitive repeater tax rates set to kick in next season as a part of the

current collective bargaining agreement, keeping the current group of players together could mean a roster that costs more than $400 million in total payroll plus taxes.

“I trust Wyc and Pags and those guys in their decision,” Celtics star Jayson Tatum said last week about the sale. “And understanding the culture that we’ve set and we have, and sustaining that and trying to make it better. We’ve got some great people in this organization and on this team, and we’ve worked really hard to build something special. I trust that they’ll make the right decisions in whoever that next group is.”

Chisholm was a co-founder of Symphony Technology Group and serves as the managing partner and chief investment officer, leading the company’s investment portfolio. The creative software company Avid, based in the Boston suburb Burlington, was included in that portfolio as of 2023. The company also led a consortium that purchased SurveyMonkey in March 2023.

Chisholm has connections to the cur-

rent Celtics ownership group, as Symphony Technology Group previously sold the background check solutions provider First Advantage to Silver Lake Partners, which was co-founded by Glenn Hutchins of the outgoing Celtics ownership group.

Chisholm also worked at Bain & Co., which has connections to Pagliuca’s Bain Capital.

This sale is a breakthrough for the NBA, which has been considering expansion and needed the Celtics to sell for a significant amount to catalyze adding more teams to the league. Las Vegas and Seattle have been considered front-runners for new franchises.

The NBA now has validation in listing new franchises for a more significant expansion fee, which would then be distributed to the league’s owners.

Early in the sales process, league sources expressed concern that the bidding was well under projections. Grousbeck and the ownership group eventually got what they wanted, even though the deal does not include TD Garden, which is owned by the Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs.

From left: Seth Curry of the Brooklyn Nets and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, during a game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, on Jan. 12, 2023. The sale of the Celtics franchise for $6.1 billion could set a new base line for NBA team sales as the league weighs whether to expand and could push prices up for those potential new franchises. (Hiroko Masuike/ The New York Times)

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