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Thursday, April 1, 2021

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mid the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Puerto Rico, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia announced Wednesday that he is monitoring the numbers in case he has to increase restrictions in the next executive order to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

“I am monitoring from day to day. If there is reason to restrict it, I will do so, although right now there is not that justification,” Pierluisi said. “Infection levels have not reached the red level or even orange. We are at a level right now that, for the executive order we have, is reasonable.

The important thing is that the order is being enforced.”

“There is a clear time to intervene and restrict. But our hospitals have been able to face this pandemic, even at the height of it,” the governor added.

Pierluisi added that Puerto Rico will be able to comply with the mandate of President Joe Biden to expand the vaccine campaign on or before May 1 for the entire adult population.

“At the rate we are going, we are going to achieve that goal, possibly earlier,” he said.

The governor’s remarks came at the end of a visual inspection he conducted of the island Health Department COVID-19VacuTour, in partnership with theVOCES Puerto Rico Vaccine Coalition, at Dr. Pedro Rosselló González Puerto Rico Convention Center in Miramar.

Earlier in the day, Health Secretary-designate Carlos Mellado López urged citizens to take care of themselves with the confirmed presence of COVID-19 variants on the island.

While confirming that the island is currently facing a case spike, Mellado López told members of the press he cannot “categorize here and say that they are not variants.”

“That is what is worrying,” he said. “That is why I strongly urge the public to take care of themselves, because the more we contain the virus and vaccinate more people, the more we will be able to get out of this situation.”

“If these variants continue to spread, then we could have a problem,” he added. “We have already seen it in Chile. That is why it is important that we, and I repeat, it is the citizens who have to take control of this.”

At press time, Mellado López said Puerto Rico continues to have 19 confirmed cases of coronavirus variants.

Among those, 14 cases involve the UK variant (B 1.1.7), four the California variant (B.1.427 / B.1.429) and one involves the Brazil variant (P.1).

The Puerto Rico Health Department expected to inoculate around 10,000 citizens with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which only requires one shot and 14 days to develop immunization in its recipient, to citizens who received an appointment for Wednesday’s mass vaccination event.

At press time, Mellado López said more than 5,000 coronavirus vaccines had been administered at the convention center.

When asked what will happen with islanders who attended the event without an appointment as it was reported that many were waiting in another line to get a shot, he said those citizens could wait until 10 p.m. to get a shot if there are leftover vaccines.

If not, he said, they will receive an inoculation appointment for another day.

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Islanders buy fresh fish for their Good Friday feasts after a year of pandemic Others enjoy getting a taste a of normalcy back in their lives

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

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year after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic began in Puerto Rico, citizens arrived on Wednesday at the Cataño Fishing Village to purchase wild caught fish and other fresh seafood products with which to safely prepare their Good Friday dinners.

Around 10:15 a.m., Cataño residents and visitors from neighboring municipalities were lining up outside the kiosks, following safety measures to prevent the coronavirus from spreading while waiting for the fish sellers to put on display the local catch available for the day.

Emily Hernández García, a San Juan resident, told the STAR that she was at the fishing village in order to purchase fresh fish and other delicacies to please her mother, who was right next to her in a wheelchair and wearing a blue surgical face mask.

“We’re here looking up for those items that people seem to go for, like sawfish, red snapper and other treats for my old lady, in the tradition of Holy Week,” said Hernández García, who said she visits the fish markets every time the family gets a craving for fresh fish.

“We bought three red snappers and a small sawfish so the family can have an amazing feast,” she added.

When the STAR asked if she came to Villa Pesquera last year during the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, Hernández García said that it has actually been two years since she was there because both she and her mother were living in Pennsylvania.

“It feels divine to come back here,” she said. “It’s not the same living here, in your homeland, where there’s so much warmth, there are beaches and I have everything, while living back there [in the northeastern United States] was cold and tough.”

“We came back and we are staying here -- we’re not going anywhere else,” Hernández García added. “We finally understood we’re like the coquí; we’re from here, there’s no turning back.”

Meanwhile, she said the service has been friendly and organized, and there was enough parking space.

Bayamón resident Yolanda Cruz said she didn’t go to the Cataño Fishing VIllage as she sought to protect herself against the coronavirus by staying home.

“My mom and my niece were the ones

who were eager to come here because they would always get their fish from here,” Cruz said. “I felt a bit unsure at first, but once I came here, it felt like doing something that seemed normal before.”

When the STAR asked how she felt coming to Villa Pesquera a year after the COVID emergency began, she said she saw the place “very empty.”

“I see fewer people and activities than before,” Cruz said. “It usually looked packed before the pandemic.”

Nonetheless, she said, she felt safer as the establishment is enforcing safety measures, there was no crowding and citizens are getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

“They took my temperature right before I entered, and you could see the administration is being careful here,” she said.

Cruz said coming back to consume local and wild caught fish has been “the best thing.”

“To see the fish right in front of your eyes, knowing that it’s fresh, it’s great,” she said.

An elderly couple told the STAR meanwhile that they felt “very happy to be here getting fresh fish.”

“It feels great to be able to celebrate something that we were unable to do last year,” said the man as he walked away holding hands with his wife.

As some islanders were lining up to purchase fresh fish, others were lining up to get lunch and enjoy their surroundings.

Resident Víctor Manuel de Jesús Reyes, who is 78 years old and had a face mask with the U.S. flag and a baseball cap that said “Jesus is my boss,” said he is a frequent customer at Villa Pesquera.

Although he said the economic activity at the establishment has been slower, he was very pleased to be able to sit down and enjoy a meal outside.

“I have only seen … two food stations open since I came back,” de Jesús Reyes said as he pointed out that the other four stations have remained closed.

However, de Jesús Reyes told the STAR that he felt happy to return to the place as he, like many others, was unable to go there earlier due to the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown ordered to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak.

“The food they serve here is capable of filling both body and soul,” he said while he was enjoying a plate of red snapper medallions with rice and bacon, red kidney beans, and a diet soda.

“You see what I’m eating here? It was just five dollars. You can’t get that elsewhere,” de Jesús Reyes told the newspaper.

He added that being able to satisfy his appetite during the coronavirus pandemic “with affordable and delicious food” has been gratifying.

Likewise, a group of elder acquain-

tances said they were there to “enjoy nice food with a few beers.”

They pointed out that they have visited Villa Pesquera three times so far in 2021, and have also seen only two food stations open.

“Someone told us that the six stations are supposed to be open, especially during the weekend, but I have only seen that two were open,” said a woman who later enjoyed a cup of fish broth, shrimp salad and a beer.

“Do you see how fresh that looks? It is beautiful,” she said.

Meanwhile,Villa Pesquera owner Fernando “Nando” Torres said that even though he has seen more demand from citizens compared to Holy Week last year, productivity has been lower as “fewer fishermen have been able to go out on the ocean and catch [fish] during the COVID pandemic.”

“Last year we were able to remain open and fulfill our sales,” Torres said as he instructed customers where to get in line to purchase fish.

“Our sales have not fulfilled our expectations, but at least we have had sales,” he added.

When the STAR asked if he was hopeful of seeing improvements in the future, he said he was sure that “things will get better soon.”

The STAR reported Tuesday that Agriculture Secretary-designate Ramón “Pirul” González Beiró urged citizens to visit the island’s fishing villages and consume fresh fish during the Easter weekend as supporting them helps guarantee the island’s food security.

Municipalities with fishing villages currently open to the public are: Mayagüez, Cataño, Ponce, Guayama, Arroyo, Patillas, Maunabo, Naguabo, Fajardo, Arecibo, Isabela, Loíza, Aguadilla, Humacao, Yabucoa, Rincón, Vega Baja, Vieques, Culebra, Lajas, Guánica, Salinas, Añasco, Aguada and Cabo Rojo.

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NMEAD commissioner: ‘People should not expose themselves to danger’ Urges islanders to remain cautious amid unstable maritime conditions on Easter Weekend

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

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s Holy Week winds down and citizens are expected to flock to the island’s bodies of water to enjoy some Easter weekend leisure, Emergency Management and Disaster Administration Bureau (NMEAD by its Spanish acronym) Commissioner Nino Correa Filomeno urged islanders on Thursday to stay safe during the weekend as maritime conditions will remain unstable.

In an interview with the STAR, Correa Filomeno said NMEAD and its municipal branches, along with other bureaus from the Puerto Rico Public Safety Department, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection program, and around 118 Strike Team volunteers, have joined forces across the island to mitigate further issues during the weekend.

“The appeal we are making, because we don’t want to go back to the fact that, as you know, it always happens to us, that just because there is a fatality, we should stress once again that people should not expose themselves to danger,” the NMEAD chief said. “Since it is Easter Week, the problem we have is that, apart from these [ocean] currents and the danger that there will be on the beaches, we want to take this appeal further because you know that people always plan to be in different areas such as rivers, lakes.”

Correa Filomeno warned that “there are strong ocean currents and strong undertows, especially in the northern area of the island, that will continue until Monday.”

The official added that “there is a warning for small boats for all our coasts, that is from tomorrow, Thursday [today] until Friday.”

“We would like to say next Monday that there were no fatalities on our beaches, in our rivers, in our lakes, in our pools, or anywhere else, and that people were able to spend time with their families and friends well,” Correa Filomeno said.

“The holidays are the days that we work the hardest because we want to be alert to give them that security to the extent that we can, and so that we can be in any place where an emergency may arise, that we can be present and solve it without someone losing their life.”

Aside from this, he said that “whether you are capable at

swimming or handling waves, staying away from the water is still the best option.”

“We are aware that most citizens have stayed home for a year [due to the COVID-19 pandemic], and they will find a way to participate in a family activity, so we need that with the security we promise to provide, citizens also cooperate in doing so,” the NMEAD commissioner said.

Meanwhile, National Weather Service-San Juan meteorologist Emanuel Rodríguez said “we are going to have dangerous sea conditions, mainly in the waters of the Atlantic [Ocean] and the Anegada Passage” today.

“We will have from five- to seven-foot swells, which means this is a warning for small boat operators,” Rodríguez said. “For swimmers, we are going to have a high risk of sea currents, and this is for all the beaches of the north coast of Puerto Rico and the island of Culebra.”

‘These are conditions that are not safe for swimmers,” he added. “We had in earlier months incidents of drowning on the beaches despite the fact that we have these communications on the high risk of sea currents, so we are urging the public to try to avoid activities on the beaches of the north coast, but if they are going to go, [do so] with extreme caution to prevent future tragedies.”

Although Rodríguez said surge levels will decrease from four to six feet during the coming weekend, he reiterated that both small boat operators and swimmers must stay safe as conditions remain unstable.

As for rain, Rodríguez said the weekend will be mostly sunny, with passing showers in eastern central and western Puerto Rico.

Trash collection initiative announced

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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uerto Rico Tourism Co. Executive Director Carlos Mercado Santiago and Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER), Secretary Rafael Machargo Maldonado announced on Wednesday a strategic alliance between the agencies for the launch of “Tumba la Tiraera,” an initiative that seeks to increase awareness of the management of solid waste to help protect the island’s natural resources and promote their enjoyment through tourism.

Starting Tuesday and throughout April, the month dedicated to Planet Earth, the initiative will be active in mass media, such as billboards, publications and social media, and will have the support of renowned artistic personalities including singer Wiso G, author of the “Tumba la Tiraera” jingle.

The first phase of the initiative will run from today to Sunday and includes the participation of Conwaste, the island company dedicated to the collection and recycling of waste.

“The management and protection of all the resources that make Puerto Rico an attractive and diverse destination is vital to maintaining and improving the growth opportunities of our tourism industry, one of the most important engines of economic development on the island,” Mercado Santiago said.

“We are very satisfied to join forces again with the DNER

and with the collaboration of Conwaste in this call to citizens, to join us and promote the conservation of our natural resources, not only for the enjoyment of future generations but also because of its importance in maintaining the island as a world-class destination,” he added.

Machargo Maldonado stressed that the effort with public agencies and private companies “is an example of what we can do when we work together for a common good.”

“In these days when thousands of people recreate on the beaches or in protected natural areas, we are going to be aware and, if the trash can is full, or there is no trash can, do not litter; ‘Tumba la Tiraera,’” the DNER chief said. “It is difficult to find better entertainment than enjoying the natural wonders of our island. However, we must be aware that, with each plastic or ‘foam’ cooler that we leave on the beaches, in the sea, or in the forests, we subtract life from our environment and render conservation efforts useless. Responding to the call for conservation is our duty as citizens.”

During the Holy weekend seven of the most popular beaches on the island will be participating in the program: Crash Boat, in Aguadilla; Boquerón, in Cabo Rojo, at Porta del Sol; the Punta Guilarte Spa, in Arroyo, at Porta Caribe; Casa y Pesca, in Arecibo; Puerto Nuevo Spa, in Vega Baja, at Porta Atlántico; Luquillo Beach, in the northeast; and the Último Trolley, in Ocean Park in the San Juan metro area.

Photo by: Pedro Correa Henry As part of the activities, tents will be set up with staff available to inform the public about the various ways that exist to help minimize the amount of waste. A total of 22,000 biodegradable garbage bags and T-shirts, hats and other promotional items will be handed out to all those who are enjoying the aforementioned beaches. In addition, golf cart-type vehicles equipped with mobile containers will be touring the beaches to assist in the collection of material for disposal and recycling.

Details of the next events on the agenda during Earth Month and places that will be included in the Tumba la Tiraera visit calendar, including the various participating personalities, can be found at the TumbalaTiraera.com page.

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Parties ordered to submit statement on April 8 bankruptcy hearing

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.S. District Court Judge Laura Taylor Swain ordered the island government and Employee Retirement System (ERS) bondholders to file a joint statement by noon Thursday on whether they want to proceed with a hearing on April 8 to present oral arguments related to the validity of pension bonds.

Swain made her remarks in an order issued Tuesday.

On March 10, the court entered an order postponing oral arguments to April 8 on whether summary judgment should be granted on the validity of the bonds, to allow the parties to negotiate a settlement. On March 8, the federal Financial Oversight and Management Board had submitted to the court a third debt adjustment plan and disclosure statement to restructure some $35 billion in commonwealth, ERS and

U.S. District Court Judge Laura Taylor Swain

Public Buildings Authority debt. The oversight board at an omnibus hearing two days later said it may file a fourth amended plan of adjustment

and disclosure statement in April if it reaches a settlement with ERS bondholders on the validity of their bonds.

The parties at the time sought a continuance of the hearing to allow negotiations toward a settlement to move forward.

The dispute is whether the ERS, which filed for bankruptcy in 2017, was authorized under its charter law to issue $3 billion in bonds in 2008.

The bondholders argued that they have legal opinions from prominent law firms confirming the validity of the debt. They argued that between 2004 and 2006, the commonwealth itself would have issued $2 billion in bonds payable from a general fund, and transferred the net proceeds to ERS but the island Legislature did not approve a bond issue. In 2006 and 2007, the government evaluated an alternative method by which ERS itself, rather than the commonwealth, would issue bonds.

Feds mum on Mayagüez fraud case

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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ederal prosecutor W. Stephen Muldrow declined on Wednesday to comment on statements made by Mayagüez Mayor José Guillermo “Guillito” Rodríguez last week to the effect that the mayor was a victim in relation to the arrests made in the Mayagüez Economic Development Inc. (MEDI by its Spanish acronym) case.

“I am not going to go into the case of the mayor of Mayagüez,” Muldrow said in response to questions from the press.

Asked whether it was prudent to regard the mayor of the “Sultana del Oeste” as a victim, when the case has not yet ended, Muldrow again declined to comment.

“I am not going to comment on the case,” he reiterated.

A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico issued a

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formal indictment last week in which seven people were charged with 33 counts of wire fraud and money laundering. Muldrow, the U.S. attorney for the District of Puerto Rico, Tyler Hatcher, special agent in charge of the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Miami Field Office, and Rafael Riviere Vázquez, special agent in charge of the FBI, made the announcement.

“The defendants in this conspiracy were entrusted to invest public money for the benefit of the municipality of Mayagüez and the western zone, but instead they used part of it for personal gain and expenses, defrauding the government,” Muldrow said in a statement. “We will continue to target these types of fraud schemes and will work with our law enforcement partners to bring the accused to justice.”

Hatcher said: “People in a position of trust who use public money to commit fraud for personal enrichment purposes betray the trust of citizens whom they are supposed to serve.”

“These funds were destined to improve the quality of life of the citizens of a region of Puerto Rico and this fraud will not go unpunished,” he said. “We are all responsible for complying with the laws, regardless of position of influence. The IRS Criminal Investigation along with our law enforcement partners will continue our collective efforts to enforce the law and build public trust.”

The indictment alleges that from March 2016 to June 2018, the defendants Eugenio García Jiménez, alias “Gino”; Stephen Kirkland, also known as “Steve”; Steve Minger; Alejandro Riera Fernández; Joseph Kirkland; Arnaldo Irizarry Irizarry; and Roberto Mejill Tellado orchestrated a scheme to defraud the municipality of Mayagüez and Mayagüez Economic Development Inc. of money belonging to Mayagüez by falsely representing that the total of $9 million in capital belonging to the Municipality of Mayagüez and entrusted to MEDI for investment in fact was invested and returned a significant rate of return. MEDI is a national public for-profit corporation created with the purpose of promoting the economic development of Mayagüez and the western region of Puerto Rico, generating jobs, supporting infra-

Puerto Rico’s Unsecured Creditors Committee (UCC) and the oversight board’s Special Claims Committee argued that while the ERS was allowed to seek a loan, it was not permitted under the language of its own charter law to issue bonds. The statute reads: “The (ERS) Board of Trustees may authorize the (ERS) administrator to seek a loan from any financial institution of the government of the commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the federal government of the United States of America or through the direct placement of debts, securing said debt with the assets of the system.”

The bondholders argued that the English translation of the ERS charter law used by the oversight board and the UCC was wrong.

The bondholders argued that instead of “to seek a loan” the statute should have read “to borrow,” which is the correct translation to English of the Spanish phrase “tomar prestado.”

structure projects, and improving the quality of life of citizens.

The defendants transferred, distributed and spent the money in ways inconsistent with the statements made to the Municipality of Mayagüez and MEDI regarding the investment of the money, to include purchases of a marine vessel, jewelry, clothing, school fees, meals at restaurants, public services, credit card payments and home decoration, as well as real estate improvements (swimming pools, for example) and the payment of home mortgages.

Using multiple phantom corporate entities and financial accounts, the defendants collectively received hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Municipality of Mayagüez, earmarked for investments, which the defendants then used for personal expenses and purchases of real and personal property.

The use of phantom corporate entities further served to conceal the scheme to defraud Mayagüez and MEDI and allowed the defendants to lull Mayagüez and MEDI into believing that the $9 million was invested as falsely represented by the defendants. Of the $9 million obtained from the municipality through material misrepresentations, the defendants only returned $1.8 million to the Municipality of Mayagüez and in doing so, they falsely represented that the $1.8 million was a return on investment.

If convicted, the defendants face a maximum statutory sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 on charges related to wire fraud, and up to 10 years in prison on the money laundering charges.

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U.S. confidence in COVID-19 vaccines rising, but pockets of resistance remain, survey shows

By JAN HOFFMAN

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s eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination rapidly expands to all adults in many states over the next month, a new poll shows a continuing increase in the number of Americans, particularly Black adults, who want to get vaccinated. But it also found that vaccine skepticism remains stubbornly persistent, particularly among Republicans and white evangelical Christians, an issue that the Biden administration has flagged as an impediment to achieving herd immunity and a return to normal life.

By now, roughly 61% of adults have either received their first dose or are eager for one, up from 47% in January, according to the latest monthly survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

The shift was most striking among Black Americans, some of whom have previously expressed hesitancy but who have also had access issues. Since February, 14% more Black adults said they wanted or had already gotten the vaccine.

Overall, Black adults, who have also been on the receiving end of vigorous promotional campaigns by celebrities, local Black physicians, clergy members and public health officials, now want the vaccine in numbers almost comparable to other leading demographic groups: 55%, compared with 61% for Latinos and 64% for white people.

The Biden administration has made equity a focus of its pandemic response and has added mass vaccination sites in several underserved communities. In early March, a New York Times analysis of state-reported race and ethnicity information showed that the vaccination rate for Black people in the United States was half that of white people, and the gap for Hispanic people was even larger.

Dr. Reed Tuckson, a founder of the Black Coalition Against COVID, hailed the increasing acceptance rates but noted that practical problems still get in the way of uptake.

“The data, and our anecdotal feedback, are encouraging and further support the need for equitable distribution and easy-to-access vaccination sites that are led by trustworthy organizations,” he said. “The system needs to support those choices by making the right thing to do the easy thing to do.”

Overall, the poll found that the so-called “wait-and-see” group — people who have yet to make up their mind — is shrinking commensurately, now at 17%, down from 31% in January. The seven-day average of vaccines administered hit 2.77 million on Tuesday, an increase over the pace the previous week, according to data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The survey was taken March 15-March 22, among a random sample of 1,862 adults.

Despite the progress, 20% of adults say they would either definitely refuse the shot or only be vaccinated if required by their job or school. A number of employers and institutions are considering imposing such a requirement.

Last week, Rutgers University became the first large acade-

Rev. Eddie Taylor, center, and his wife, Helen Taylor, right, wait in line to enter a vaccination site in Houston on Monday, March 29, 2021. Confidence in COVID-19 vaccination keeps rising significantly in the U.S., but pockets of resistance remain, a new survey shows. mic institution to require students this fall to get the vaccine (with exemptions for some medical or religious reasons).

The people most likely to firmly oppose being vaccinated identify as Republicans (29%) or as white evangelical Christians (28%). In contrast, only 10% of Black adults said they would definitely not get it.

According to the Kaiser survey as well as other polls, Republicans have budged little in their views on vaccine acceptance in recent months, although they were more open last fall, before the November presidential election.

The partisan divide over the COVID shots is wide, with just 46% of Republicans saying they have received at least one shot or want to get it, compared with 79% of Democrats.

No group is monolithic in its reasons to oppose or accept the vaccines. Those who are skeptical say they mistrust the government generally and are apprehensive about the speed of the vaccine’s development. Awash in online misinformation, many cling to a fast-spreading myth — that tracker microchips are embedded in the shots.

For rural residents, access to the vaccine is so problematic that they see the logistics and travel time involved as simply not worth it.

With so many reasons cited to avoid the vaccine, crafting messages to coax vaccine confidence can be difficult.

But the latest Kaiser report identified some approaches that seem to be successful in moving people to consider the shots.

At least two-thirds of the so-called wait-and-see group said they would be persuaded by the message that the vaccines are “nearly 100% effective at preventing hospitalization and death from COVID-19.” Other strong messages included information that the new vaccines are based on 20-year-old technology, that the vaccine trials included a broad diversity of candidates, and that the vaccines are free.

The survey also noted that many people who are hesitant would be amenable to certain incentives. As the country begins to open up and on-site work returns, the role of the employer in vaccination is becoming increasingly pertinent. A quarter of those who are hesitant and have a job said that they would get the shot if their employer arranged for workplace vaccination. Nearly as many would agree if their employers gave them financial incentives ranging from $50 to $200.

But overall, the strong growth in adults who have either gotten one dose of the vaccine or are inclined to get it is most likely because of their increasing familiarity with the notion. Surveys show that as they begin to know more friends and relatives who have gotten the shot, they can more readily imagine getting it themselves.

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‘It wasn’t right’: Young witnesses offer emotional testimony in Chauvin trial

People take part in a prayer walk at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on Monday, March 29, 2021.

By JOHN ELIGON, TIM ARANGO, NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHTS

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he was the teenager whose video of George Floyd’s final moments rippled across the globe. And in a courtroom Tuesday, Darnella Frazier, now 18, shared her story publicly for the first time, testifying that she remained haunted by Floyd’s cries for help as she watched a police officer kneel on his neck.

Frazier, 18, at times crying, spoke softly during emotional testimony on the second day of the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former officer facing murder charges. As her voice cracked, Frazier described how what she witnessed that day last May had changed her life. She sometimes lies awake at night, she said, “apologizing to George Floyd for not doing more and not physically interacting and not saving his life.”

“When I look at George Floyd, I look at my dad,” she added. “I look at my brothers. I look at my cousins, my uncles because they are all Black. I have a Black father. I have a Black brother. I have Black friends. And I look at that, and I look at how that could have been one of them.”

Frazier was among a diverse group of bystanders who by accident became eyewitnesses to one of the most high-profile police brutality cases of recent decades. They were Black and white. There was a firefighter, high school students and a mixed martial artist.

Their stories were an expression of the trauma of a city that is still struggling to rebuild physically and emotionally from last summer’s unrest.

Most of Tuesday’s witnesses were children and teenagers

at the time of the fatal arrest, and they painted a harrowing, consistent picture of what transpired at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis. They all said they have struggled with what they saw.

“It seemed like he knew it was over for him,” she added, referring to Floyd. “He was terrified. He was suffering. This was a cry for help, definitely.”

The defense has said that the crowd influenced the way the police responded after arriving on the scene. It has become a crucial point of contention between the prosecution and the defense.

Chauvin’s lawyer said that the officers felt threatened at what they saw as a growing and increasingly hostile crowd, which diverted their attention from caring for Floyd. The prosecution has attempted to portray the bystanders as ordinary people who were scared and presented no danger to the officers.

Chauvin’s lawyer, Eric J. Nelson, did little to press most of the young witnesses or challenge their accounts.

Frazier’s 9-year-old cousin, who was with her outside the convenience store, Cup Foods, testified to the trauma of seeing Floyd struggle as Chauvin knelt on his neck.

“I was sad and kind of mad,” said the young girl, Judeah Reynolds, who, like the other minors who testified, was not shown on camera during her testimony. “It felt like he was stopping his breathing and it was kind of like hurting him.”

Frazier, who was 17 at the time of Floyd’s death, testified that she and her cousin were going to a store she had been to many times before to buy snacks. Surveillance video showed what looked like a casual stroll, with the cousins smiling at each other as they approached the entrance to Cup Foods. Fra-

zier wore a hoodie over her head and comfortable blue pants, while her cousin, petite with a poof of hair, wore a teal T-shirt that said “Love.”

When she saw officers pinning Floyd, Frazier said, she ushered her cousin into the store and then came back out. She pulled out her phone and tapped record, creating a roughly 10-minute clip that she would later post on Facebook.

She recorded what was happening because “it wasn’t right,” said Frazier, who sat in the witness box wearing a blue pantsuit and allowed her tears to flow at times.

Like her, most of the six eyewitnesses who testified Tuesday described feelings of helplessness and anger.

If they felt like they were unable to do anything for Floyd as he was pinned to the street last year, several of the witnesses suggested that this was their chance to do something for him.

“I just want the truth to come out,” said Kaylynn Ashley Gilbert, a 17-year-old high school senior, who had stopped by Cup Foods to buy snacks and a cellphone cord with a friend, and became distressed by what she saw happening to Floyd.

Genevieve Hansen, 27, had visited a community garden on her day off and was walking home when she saw emergency lights down the block. A firefighter and emergency medical technician, she said she went to see if any of her colleagues were there. She came upon a scene that quickly worried her, with Floyd going limp on the pavement and a woman screaming that the officers were killing him.

She told the officers that they needed to check his pulse but they shooed her away, she testified.

“I was desperate to help,” she said, dabbing her eyes with a tissue at times during her testimony. “I would have been able to provide medical attention to the best of my abilities, and this human was denied that right.”

Donald Williams, 33, a mixed martial arts fighter, went to Cup Foods that day to buy a drink and clear his head after going fishing with friends and his son. He remembered becoming a bit disturbed when he saw the life being sucked out of a fish they had caught and placed in a plastic bag, he said.

He was drawn to the commotion by the police car, and quickly became upset when he saw Chauvin’s knee on Floyd’s neck. It appeared to be a blood choke, he testified, referring to having seen the hold render people unconscious as a fighter.

He grew so frustrated at the officers that he began yelling obscenities at them.

Williams then took a highly unusual step: He called the police on the police.

“I believe I witnessed a murder,” he told a 911 operator, according to a recording of a call he placed that evening that was played in court. On the witness stand, Williams wiped his eyes as the recording played.

The operator asked Williams if he wanted to speak with a sergeant. Yes, he told her.

“That was bogus what they just did to this man,” he told her. “He was unresponsive. He wasn’t resisting arrest.”

On the 911 recording, Williams could then be heard addressing the officers: “Y’all murderers, bro!”

One of the prosecutors asked Williams why he called 911.

“I just felt like that was the right thing to do,” he replied.

“I didn’t know what else to do.”

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Two ex-deputies face manslaughter Charges in Black man’s death in Texas

By NEIL VIGDOR and JACEY FORTIN

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wo ex-sheriff’s deputies in Texas have been indicted on second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of a Black driver whom they repeatedly shocked with a Taser during a 2019 traffic stop despite his pleas that he had heart disease and could not breathe, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

The former Williamson County deputies, James Johnson and Zachary Camden, had been accompanied by a television crew from the reality television show “Live PD” at the time of their fatal encounter with Javier Ambler, 40, whom they were pursuing for failing to dim his lights to oncoming traffic.

The charges against Johnson and Camden were announced by José Garza, the district attorney in neighboring Travis County, which includes Austin, Texas, where Ambler crashed his vehicle after the police pursued him over a traffic violation.

“With these indictments, we have taken another critical step towards justice for the Ambler family and for our community,” Garza said in a statement. “While we can never take away the pain of the Ambler family, the grand jury has sent a clear message that no one is above the law.”

Ken Ervin and Doug O’Connell, the lawyers for Johnson and Camden, said in a joint statement Tuesday that Ambler had led the former deputies on a chase for 22 minutes after a series of collisions and had resisted arrest.

“Mr. Ambler’s physical exertion in resisting the three officers it took to get him into handcuffs no doubt contributed to his medical emergency, but Mr. Johnson and Mr. Camden are neither morally nor legally responsible for his death,” the statement said.

The lawyers for the former deputies accused Garza of trying to score political points with the indictments, which came a few weeks after Garza announced that a grand jury had returned an indictment against an Austin police officer in the shooting death of a man last year that touched off protests against police violence in the state capital.

The lawyers also represent the officer in that case.

Bail was set at $150,000 for Johnson and Camden; both have been released.

Their lawyers said the former deputies intended to plead not guilty and turned themselves in Tuesday after their in-

dictments were signed Monday.

Ambler’s father, Javier Ambler Sr., thanked Garza in a statement for pursuing charges against the former deputies.

“Our goal has always been to hold these officers accountable so that there are no more families who have to suffer like ours has,” the statement said.

On March 28, 2019, Williamson County deputies tried to stop Javier Ambler because the vehicle he was driving did not dim its lights to traffic, officials said. After deputies tried to pull Ambler over, the authorities said, he kept driving for more than 20 minutes and crashed his vehicle in downtown Austin.

There, deputies used a Taser on Ambler several times.

“I have congestive heart failure,” Ambler could be heard saying on the body camera video. “I can’t breathe.” As he and the deputies struggled, Ambler said, “Save me.” One deputy yelled, “Do what we’re asking you to do.”

Ambler was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin and pronounced dead just after 2:30 a.m.

The indictments of the former deputies brought the number of people charged in connection with Ambler’s death to four.

Last year, the county’s sheriff at the time of Ambler’s death, Robert Chody, was arrested on an evidence tampering charge related to destruction of recordings of the encounter.

He has pleaded not guilty, along with Jason Nassour, a Williamson County assistant attorney, who was also charged with evidence tampering.

“Live PD,” which premiered on A&E in 2016, previously broadcast police officers around the country as they made traffic stops, responded to calls and went on highspeed chases. The show was almost live; a delay helped avoid airing footage that was particularly disturbing.

A disclaimer at the beginning of each broadcast told viewers that “all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.” The show did not cover what happened to people who had been arrested. Sometimes, people being filmed shielded their faces or objected to the presence of cameras.

Television shows about policing attracted scrutiny last summer amid nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd in May, and in June, A&E announced that it had ceased production of “Live PD.”

Representatives of A&E did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.

James Johnson, left, and Zachary Camden, former sheriff’s deputies in Texas, face manslaughter charges in the death of a Black man whom they repeatedly shot with a Taser during a 2019 traffic stop, officials said.

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As mask mandates lift, retail workers again feel vulnerable

By SAPNA MAHESHWARI

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arilyn Reece, the lead bakery clerk at a Kroger in Batesville, Mississippi, started noticing more customers walking around the store without masks this month after the state mandate to wear face coverings was repealed. Kroger still requires them, but that doesn’t seem to matter.

When Reece, a 56-year-old breastcancer survivor, sees those shoppers, she prays. “Please, please, don’t let me have to wait on them, because in my heart, I don’t want to ignore them, I don’t want to refuse them,” she said. “But then I’m thinking I don’t want to get sick and die, either. It’s not that people are bad, but you don’t know who they’ve come into contact with.”

Reece’s heightened anxiety is shared by retail and fast-food workers in states like Mississippi and Texas, where governments have removed mask mandates before a majority of people have been vaccinated and while troubling new variants of the coronavirus are appearing. It feels like a return to the early days of the pandemic, when businesses said customers must wear masks but there was no legal requirement and numerous shoppers simply refused.

Many workers say that their stores do not enforce the requirement, and that if they do approach customers, they risk verbal or physical altercations.

“It’s given a great false sense of security, and it’s no different now than it was a year ago,” said Reece, who is not yet able to receive a vaccine because of allergies. “The only difference we have now is people are getting vaccinated but enough people haven’t gotten vaccinated that they should have lifted the mandate.”

For many people who work in retail, especially grocery stores and big-box chains, the mask repeals are another example of how little protection and appreciation they have received during the pandemic.

While they were praised as essential workers, that rarely translated into extra pay on top of their low wages. Grocery employees were not initially given priority for vaccinations in most states, even as health experts cautioned the public to limit time in

Residents and visitors with and without masks on Main Street in Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 13, 2021. Many workers say that their stores do not enforce the requirement, and that if they do approach customers, they risk verbal or physical altercations. grocery stores because of the risk posed by new coronavirus variants. (Texas opened availability to everyone 16 and older on Monday.)

The issue has gained serious prominence: On Monday, President Joe Biden called on governors and mayors to maintain or reinstate orders to wear masks as the nation grapples with a potential rise in virus cases.

The United Food and Commercial Workers union, which represents nearly 900,000 grocery workers, said this month that at least 34,700 grocery workers around the country had been infected with or exposed to COVID-19 and that at least 155 workers had died from the virus. The recent mass shooting at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, has only rattled workers further and added to concerns about their own safety.

Diane Cambre, a 50-year-old floor supervisor at a Kroger in Midlothian, Texas, said she had spent much of the past year worrying about bringing the virus home to her 9-year-old son and dreading interactions with customers who were flippant

about the possibility of getting sick. She wears a double mask in the store even though it irritates her skin, already itchy from psoriasis, and changes her clothes as soon as she gets home.

After Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas said on March 2 that he would end the statewide mask mandate the next week, Cambre said, customers immediately “started coming in not wearing a mask and stuff, and it’s been pretty hard getting anybody to wear one.” Management is supposed to offer masks to people who aren’t wearing them, but if they don’t put them on, nothing else is done, she said.

Asking customers to wear masks can result in tense exchanges and even tantrums from cart-pushing adults.

A Kroger representative said that the chain would “continue to require everyone in our stores across the country to wear masks until all our frontline grocery associates can receive the COVID-19 vaccine,” and that it was offering $100 one-time payments to workers who received the vaccine.

The differing state and business man-

dates have some workers worried about more confrontations. The retail industry was already trying to address the issue last fall, when a major trade group helped put together training to help workers manage and de-escalate conflicts with customers who resisted masks, social distancing and store capacity limits. Refusing service to people without masks, or asking them to leave, has led to incidents in the past year like a cashier’s being punched in the face, a Target employee’s breaking his arm and the fatal shooting of a Family Dollar security guard.

MaryAnn Kaylor, the owner of two antique stores in Dallas, including Lula B’s Design District, said the mask mandate repeal mattered a lot for stores and people’s behavior.

“He should have focused more on getting people vaccinated instead of trying to open everything up,” she said of Abbott, noting that Texas has one of the country’s slowest vaccination rates.

“You still have cases every day in Texas, and you have people dying still from COVID,” she said. “This complete lifting of mandates is stupid. It shouldn’t have been based on politics — it should have been based on science.”

Some Texans have started to seek out mask-friendly establishments. Kaylor said that lists of Dallas businesses that require masks had been circulating on Facebook, and that people were consulting them to figure out where to buy groceries and do other shopping.

Emily Francois, a sales associate at a Walmart in Port Arthur, Texas, said that customers had been ignoring signs to wear masks and that Walmart had not been enforcing the policy. So Francois stands 6 feet away from shoppers who don’t wear masks, even though that upsets some of them. “My life is more important,” she said.

“I see customers coming in without a mask and they’re coughing, sneezing, they’re not covering their mouths,” said Francois, who has worked at Walmart for 14 years and is a member of United for Respect, an advocacy group. “Customers coming in the store without masks make us feel like we aren’t worthy, we aren’t safe.”

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S&P 500 hits intra-day record, approaches 4,000 points G lobal equities dipped and the dollar hovered near four-month highs on Wednesday as concerns about extended economic lockdowns in Europe and the potential for higher taxes in the United States weighed on investor sentiment.

European shares closed near two-week lows, while oil prices surged after steep losses on Tuesday after one of the world’s largest container ships ran aground in the Suez Canal. Authorities were still trying to clear the ship from the vital shipping lane on Wednesday afternoon. [nL1N2LM051] “The mood is fairly fragile as all the optimism that characterised the push higher over the past two or three weeks in shares is starting to bleed away on talk of a European third wave and extensions of pandemic lockdowns in Germany and France,” said Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets.

MSCI’s gauge of stocks across the globe shed 0.43% following steep declines in Asia and modest losses in Europe.

In afternoon trading on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 178.07 points, or 0.55%, to 32,601.22, the S&P 500 gained 5.67 points, or 0.14%, to 3,916.19 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 138.92 points, or 1.05%, to 13,088.77.

The Ifo Institute said Germany’s extended lockdown is delaying a recovery. It cut its 2021 growth forecast for Europe’s biggest economy to 3.7% from 4.2% previously. he IHS Markit euro zone flash composite purchasing management index rose to 52.5 in March from 48.8 in February in a surprise return to growth this month, as factories ramped up production at the fastest pace in over 23 years.

But the April numbers could be hit by the gathering pace of COVID-19 infections across Europe.

Benchmark 10-year notes last rose 6/32 in price to yield 1.6172%, from 1.638% late on Tuesday.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday the American economy remains in crisis from the pandemic as she defended developing plans for future tax increases to pay for new public investments.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told U.S. lawmakers that a coming round of post-pandemic price increases will not fuel a destructive breakout of persistent inflation.

The dollar index rose 0.113%, with the euro down 0.23% to $1.1822.

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Despite Chile’s speedy COVID-19 vaccination drive, cases soar

Police officers operate vehicle checkpoints to limit movement during the latest lockdown in Santiago, Chile on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Experts say Chile’s government eased restrictions on travel, business and schools much too early, creating a false sense of confidence that the worst of the pandemic was over.

By PASCALE BONNEFOY and ERNESTO LONDOÑO

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aving negotiated early access to tens of millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Chile has been inoculating its residents faster than any other country in the Americas and appears poised to be among the first in the world to reach herd immunity.

But experts say the country’s speedy and efficient vaccination drive — only Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Seychelles have vaccinated a larger share of their populations — gave Chileans a false sense of security and contributed to a sharp spike in new infections and deaths that is overloading the health care system.

The surge in cases, even as more than one third of Chile’s population has recei-

ved at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, serves as a cautionary tale for other nations looking to vaccination drives to quickly put an end to the era of beleaguered economies, closed borders, and social distancing. The rise in cases triggered a new set of strict lockdown measures that have restricted mobility for nearly 14 million people.

“When transmission rates are high, the vaccine does not rein in new infections right away,” said Dr. Denise Garrett, an epidemiologist at the Sabin Vaccine Institute in Washington, D.C. “And with the new variants, which are more contagious, we’re not likely to see a big impact until the vast majority of the population is vaccinated.”

The severity of the crisis in Chile became clear Sunday, as President Sebastián

Piñera asked Congress to delay by six weeks a vote scheduled for early April to elect the representatives who will draft a new Constitution and other officials.

“Protecting the health of our compatriots has always been our first priority,” Piñera said in a statement Sunday, arguing that the current state of the pandemic was not conducive to holding a vote that was “democratic, inclusive and safe.”

While more than 6 million of the country’s 18 million people have been vaccinated, a surge in infections has left intensive care units operating with few beds to spare and the system at a breaking point.

Last week, Chile recorded 7,626 new COVID-19 cases in a single day, a record, and the pace of new infections has doubled in the past month. The main hospital in the coastal city of Valparaíso had to create an overflow morgue over the weekend. Health officials in Chile have identified cases of new variants that were first identified in the United Kingdom and Brazil.

Dr. Francisca Crispi, a regional president of Chile’s medical association, said that 20% to 30% of medical professionals in the country have gone on leave because they are so exhausted. Many are experiencing mental health problems and suicidal ideation, she added.

“No one questions that the vaccination campaign is a success story,” she said.

“But it conveyed a false sense of security to people, who felt that since we’re all being vaccinated the pandemic is over.”

The government moved too quickly as it reopened its borders in November and eased restrictions on businesses, said Crispi. In January, after tightly restricting the flow of people across provincial borders, the country created a permit system for Chileans to go on summer vacation.

“There was no control or traceability of the people who arrived in the country and many people traveled abroad on vacation” said Crispi. She called the vacation permits a “seriously misguided measure.”

Soon, Chile also allowed gyms, churches, malls, restaurants and even casinos to reopen. Even as experts urged caution, the government stuck to its plan to reopen schools March 1.

As people began moving and consuming with greater ease, doctors grew concerned, especially because the government did not have an effective contact tracing system in place.

“The situation we’re in is one we saw coming,” said Dr. Claudia Cortés, an infectious disease specialist who teaches at the University of Chile and has been treating COVID-19 patients at a private clinic in Santiago. “More than 4 million people traveled around the country. That led the virus, which had been largely contained to some major areas, to spread across the country.”

Health minister Enrique Paris has defended the vacation permits system but acknowledged that the government should have been more emphatic about conveying that the virus remained a big threat as Chileans became more lackadaisical about mask wearing and gatherings.

“The mistake was perhaps to not have communicated the evident risk so the people who obtained those permits could have had the necessary instructions,” he said in early March.

Several other countries in the region are struggling to rein in contagion. In Brazil, hospitals in several states have waiting lists of gravely ill patients. Doctors in Paraguay say they are facing shortages of basic drugs as the virus spreads briskly.

Chile is better equipped than any of its neighbors to get the virus under control.

Rodrigo Yáñez, a senior foreign ministry official who oversaw the vaccine procurement program, said Chile was successful in securing a large quantity of doses soon after manufacturing began by acting decisively and early.

The government has relied mainly on the Chinese-made CoronaVac and on Pfizer’s shot, but it has also placed orders from other suppliers to ramp up the pace.

Yáñez said the government’s campaign to encourage Chileans to get vaccinated has been effective at reducing the percentage of people who have expressed reservations about the vaccines in public opinion polls.

“We expect that the effect of the vaccines will be felt by mid-April,” he said in an interview.

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Entitled to vaccines, undocumented immigrants in U.K. struggle for access

By ALLISON McCANN

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n early February, the British government announced that every person living in the country would be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine, free of charge, regardless of their immigration status.

Public health experts praised the decision, necessary to ensure the safety of everyone, while others raised alarms at the prospect of noncitizens jumping ahead of eligible Britons.

As in much of the world, the virus has ravaged immigrant communities in Britain, many of which supply the bulk of front line workers in grocery stores and domestic care. Many immigrants also live in crowded, multigenerational housing that exposed older family members throughout the pandemic. The government’s so-called vaccine amnesty was designed to encourage even those without legal status to come forward and get vaccinated.

But more than a month after the announcement, many undocumented immigrants said they remained fearful that asking for a vaccine would risk arrest or deportation. Others said they had been denied registration at local doctors’ offices, which often ask for identification or proof of address — although neither is required to access primary care.

The most common response, however, was confusion or a lack of clarity about which services were available — the lasting effects of a yearslong “hostile environment” policy that aimed to force those without legal status to leave the country by blocking their access to jobs, bank accounts and free medical care.

“It’s all very well to say, ‘Anyone can get a vaccine,’” said Phil Murwill, head of services at Doctors of the World U.K. “But for years there was a deliberate policy of creating a hostile environment for undocumented immigrants that has put people off from accessing any kind of care. And we’re seeing that play out now.”

Outside estimates put the number of undocumented immigrants in Britain somewhere between 800,000 and 1.2 million, or just under 2% of the population. (The British government has not estimated the size of this population since 2005, when it was said to be 430,000.) It is a significant group that includes many at-risk workers, and one that epidemiologists say the vaccination campaign — which has so far given nearly half the population at least one dose — must reach if Britain hopes to safely exit the pandemic.

This month, Ghie Ghie and Weng, two undocumented domestic workers from the Philippines, walked arm in arm to the Science Museum in London, one of more than the 1,500 vaccination sites across the country. (Like other undocumented people interviewed for this article, the women

asked to be identified only by their first names for fear of arrest.) Ghie Ghie had gotten her first shot of the vaccine the previous weekend and was hoping Weng could get hers.

The women, aged 40 and 51, were younger than the eligible age groups but had booked an appointment online under the category of health- and social-care workers, which the government defined as “doctors, nurses, midwives, paramedics, social workers, care workers, and other front line health and social care staff.” (As of last week, those age 50 and older are now eligible in England.)

There was no reference to domestic work, and they were hoping no one would ask. Other domestic workers they knew had been turned away at vaccine sites that required proof of employment.

“My employer was worried; she kept asking me to go and get my vaccine,” said Ghie Ghie, who takes care of four children, three of whom are back in school. “But they wouldn’t write me a letter, they don’t want to get involved. They’re asking you to do it, but they’re not supporting you.”

Weng works part time for two families, traveling between the households each week. “I want to get my vaccine in case the government asks, so that I can show I am not putting anyone at risk,” she said as she waited in line at the vaccine center. She reemerged about 30 minutes later, proudly clutching the card showing she had received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

In 2018, the Home Office, the government ministry in charge of immigration, officially withdrew a data-sharing agreement that used patient information from the National Health Service to track down people thought to be violating immigration rules. (Data sharing still exists for deportation cases involving serious crimes.) The Department of Health and Social Care has said that anyone undergoing vaccination, testing or treatment for the coronavirus would not be subject to immigrationstatus checks.

But there are still instances in which the two agencies share patient information, most commonly in cases of undocumented immigrants with an unpaid medical debt of 500 pounds (around $690) for more than two months. Primary care, including treatment by a family doctor, is free, whereas secondary care — hospital visits, surgeries, maternal care — is not.

Those working on behalf of undocumented immigrants say that this hybrid health care system only adds to the confusion about what benefits undocumented immigrants are entitled to. “The government needs to suspend all charging and data-sharing operations if they want to prioritize the widest possible access to public health,” said Zoe Gardner, a policy adviser for the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants.

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Three women working to vaccinate children shot dead in Afghanistan

By ADAM NOSSITER

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hree health workers, all women, working for the government’s polio vaccine campaign were shot dead in Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, local officials said, only weeks after three women working in television were killed in the same city.

The women, all in their 20s, were going about their jobs in the bustling town near the border with Pakistan when they were gunned down in two separate attacks.

Semin, 24, and Basira, 20, who like

many Afghans both went by only one name, were shot and killed by two gunmen as they entered a house in Jalalabad to vaccinate the children who lived there, the governor’s office said.

The two were going door to door in the city, a practice the Taliban have banned in the past in areas under their control.

It was Semin’s first vaccination campaign, said Ahmad Faisal Nizami, the victim’s cousin. She had recently been married and had graduated from a teacher training college.

Negina, 24, a supervisor for the polio vaccine campaign, which started in Afghani-

Afghan men carrying the coffin of one of the women working as a polio vaccination health worker who was shot and killed by unknown gunmen in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on Tuesday.

stan on Monday, was shot and killed about an hour later elsewhere in the city.

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the killings.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid rejected any involvement in the incident in a WhatsApp message.

Afghanistan, which recorded 56 cases of polio in 2020, according to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, is one of two countries where the disease has not been eradicated, trailing behind Pakistan.

Around the same time as Tuesday’s shootings, there was an explosion at the city’s regional hospital, officials said, in front of the compound where the vaccines are stored.

There were no casualties, but windows were shattered.

The latest killings — part of a wave of targeted assassinations often singling out women, journalists, professionals, activists and doctors — happened at a fraught moment for Afghanistan as the Taliban have made steady military gains, and relentlessly attack those deemed as collaborating with the Afghan government. Additionally, remnants of the Islamic State group operating in the region have focused on carrying out fewer large-scale bombings and more smaller but targeted assaults.

Meanwhile, the United States has yet to definitively say whether it will meet the May 1 deadline for withdrawing all U.S. forces, per an agreement the Trump administration signed with the Taliban in February 2020.

“My niece Basira was a poor girl,” said Haji Moqbel Ahmad, a tribal elder in Jalalabad, who added that the woman had not been threatened before. “She was shot and killed while she was doing her job.”

Basira, a vaccine worker since her teens, had been enlisted for a five-day vaccine campaign for which she would be paid less than $30, officials said.

The month began with the assassination of three women who worked for a television station in Jalalabad. A female television and radio presenter from the same station was gunned down in much the same way in December. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for both incidents.

The New York Times documented the deaths of at least 136 civilians and 168 security force members in such targeted killings in 2020, more than nearly any other year of the war. So far, 2021 has not seen any reprieve from the same kind of violence.

The Taliban are increasing pressure on government and society, asserting dominance as stuttering, intermittent negotiations take place to settle the Afghan conflict.

Jalalabad has been among the hardesthit cities. A day after the television-worker killings, a female doctor there was killed by a roadside bomb.

Ross Wilson, the U.S. chargé d’affaires in Kabul, denounced Tuesday’s killings.

“Such attacks are a direct affront to Afghans’ dream of building a better life for their children,” Wilson wrote on Twitter. “My deepest condolences for the victims’ families as we call for justice. Attacking vaccinators is as heartless as it is inexplicable.”

Humanitarian agencies also expressed outrage. Henrietta Fore, executive director of UNICEF, issued a statement calling the victims “courageous vaccinators who were at the forefront of efforts to combat the spread of polio and keep Afghanistan’s children safe from this disabling disease.”

Wave of infection in Pakistan reaches into senior ranks of government

By SALMAN MASOOD

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fresh surge of new coronavirus cases is taking a heavy toll in Pakistan, with Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi among several senior officials to have contracted the virus recently, just as the nation struggles to stem the outbreak.

As the number of cases soars, the federal government has imposed a ban on public gatherings, sports events and wedding ceremonies, starting in April.

Emergency wards of hospitals in Lahore

and Islamabad have been filled to capacity with coronavirus patients, according to health workers. Several neighborhoods in both cities have been placed under strict lockdowns.

Officials said Tuesday that at least 100 deaths had been reported in the past 24 hours.

The country has recorded 14,356 deaths and 663,200 infections since the start of the pandemic.

The virus is also taking a toll in the senior ranks of the government. Khan was reported March 20 to have become infected, while Alvi and the defense minister, Pervez Khattak, tested positive Monday.

The president’s wife, Samina Alvi, who said she had tested negative, noted that the couple had received a first vaccine dose in mid-March, although it was not clear which vaccine.

“It takes time to develop immunity,” she wrote on Twitter.

Officials said that Khan was making a steady recovery and had been allowed to resume work.

On Tuesday, Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, the country’s former finance minister, also tested positive for the coronavirus. Khan removed him

from his position Monday because of Sheikh’s failure to stem an increasing inflation rate.

Dr. Faisal Sultan, the acting health minister, said that the four provinces of Pakistan had been given permission to independently import vaccines.

The federal government has said that it is in the process of procuring more vaccines from China, but critics have denounced the slow rollout. The vaccination drive was started this month, with people older than 60 and health workers eligible for doses developed by the Chinese company Sinopharm.

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The GOP has some voters it likes and some it doesn’t

By JAMELLE BOUIE

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he most outrageous provision of the Election Integrity Act of 2021, the omnibus election bill signed by Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia last week, is one that makes it illegal for anyone except poll workers to offer food or water directly to voters standing in line. Defenders of the law say that this is meant to stop electioneering at the polls; critics say it is a direct response to volunteers who assisted those Georgians, many of them Black, who waited for hours to cast their ballots in the 2020 presidential election.

Less outrageous but more insidious is a provision that removes the secretary of state from his (or her) position as chairman of the State Election Board and replaces him with a new nonpartisan member selected by a majority of Georgia’s Republican-controlled Legislature. The law also gives the board, and by extension the Legislature, the power to suspend underperforming county election officials and replace them with a single individual.

Looming in the background of this “reform” is Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s conflict with Donald Trump, who pressured him to subvert the election and deliver Trump a victory.

What won Raffensperger praise and admiration from Democrats and mainstream observers has apparently doomed his prospects within the Republican Party, where “stop the steal” is dogma and Trump is still the rightful president to many. It is not even clear that Raffensperger will hold office after his term ends in 2023; he

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A voter casts a ballot in Manchester, N.H. on Jan. 8, 2008. “If Republicans are building the infrastructure to subvert an election — to make it possible to overturn results or keep Democrats from claiming electoral votes — then we have to expect that given a chance, they’ll use it,” writes New York Times opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie. must fight off a primary challenge next year from Rep. Jody Hice of Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, an outspoken defender of Trump’s attempt to overturn the election.

This is what it looks like when a political party turns against democracy. It doesn’t just try to restrict the vote; it creates mechanisms to subvert the vote and attempts to purge officials who might stand in the way. Georgia is in the spotlight, for reasons past and present, but it is happening across the country wherever Republicans are in control.

On March 24, for example, Republicans in Michigan introduced bills to limit use of ballot drop boxes, require photo ID for absentee ballots, and allow partisan observers to monitor and record all precinct audits. “Senate Republicans are committed to making it easier to vote and harder to cheat,” the state Senate majority leader, Mike Shirkey, said in a statement. Shirkey, you may recall, was one of two Michigan Republican leaders who met with Trump at his behest after the election. He also described the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6 as a “hoax.”

Republican lawmakers in Arizona, another swing state, have also introduced bills to limit absentee voting in accordance with the former president’s belief that greater access harmed his campaign. One proposal would require ID for mail-in ballots, and shorten the window for mail-in voters to receive and return their ballots. Another bill would purge from the state’s list of those who are automatically sent a mail-in ballot any voter who failed to cast such a ballot in “both the primary election and the general elec-

tion for two consecutive primary and general elections.”

One Arizona Republican, John Kavanagh, a state representative, gave a sense of the party’s intent when he told CNN, “Not everybody wants to vote, and if somebody is uninterested in voting, that probably means that they’re totally uninformed on the issues.” He continued: “Quantity is important, but we have to look at the quality of votes, as well.”

In other words, Republicans are using the former president’s failed attempt to overturn the election as a guide to how you would change the system to make it possible. In Georgia, as we’ve seen, that means stripping power from an unreliable partisan and giving it, in effect, to the party itself. In Pennsylvania, where a state Supreme Court with a Democratic majority unanimously rejected a Republican lawsuit claiming that universal mail-in balloting was unconstitutional, it means working to end statewide election of justices, essentially gerrymandering the court. In Nebraska, which Republicans won, it means changing the way the state distributes its electoral votes, from a district-based system in which Democrats have a chance to win one potentially critical vote, as Joe Biden and Barack Obama did, to winner-take-all.

This fact pattern underscores a larger truth: The Republican Party is driving the nation’s democratic decline. A recent paper

by Jacob M. Grumbach, a political scientist at the University of Washington, makes this plain. Using a new measure of state-level democratic performance in the United States from 2000 to 2018, Grumbach finds that Republican control of state government “consistently and profoundly reduces state democratic performance during this time period.” The nationalization of American politics and the coordination of parties across states means that “state governments controlled by the same party behave similarly when they take power.” Republican-controlled governments in states as different as Alabama and Wisconsin have “taken similar actions with respect to democratic institutions.”

The Republican Party’s turn against democratic participation and political equality is evident in more than just these bills and proposals. You can see it in how Florida Republicans promptly instituted difficult-to-pay fines and fees akin to a poll tax after a supermajority of the state’s voters approved a constitutional amendment to end the disenfranchisement of most ex-felons.

You can see it in how Missouri Republicans simply ignored the results of a ballot initiative on Medicaid expansion.

Where does this all lead? Perhaps it just ends with a few new restrictions and new limits, enough, in conjunction with redistricting, to tilt the field in favor of the Republican Party in the next election cycle but not enough to substantially undermine American democracy. Looking at the 2020 election, however — and in particular at the 147 congressional Republicans who voted not to certify the Electoral College vote — it’s not hard to imagine how this escalates, especially if Trump and his allies are still in control of the party.

If Republicans are building the infrastructure to subvert an election — to make it possible to overturn results or keep Democrats from claiming electoral votes — then we have to expect that given a chance, they’ll use it.

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Guardia Nacional proveerá cernimiento a visitantes a Vieques Por THE STAR

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l alcalde de Vieques, José ‘Junito’ Corcino Acevedo, informó el miércoles que hasta el próximo domingo, personal de la Guardia Nacional de Puerto Rico estará brindando servicios de cernimiento a toda persona que viaje hacia dicha isla municipio, como medida adicional de control del COVID-19.

Personal de la Guardia Nacional estableció una serie de áreas de cernimiento que incluye la toma de temperatura corporal, así como un pequeño cuestionario relacionado al COVID-19, en el aeropuerto regional Antonio Rivera Rodríguez y el terminal de lanchas en el poblado de Isabel Segunda.

“Nosotros queremos un Vieques vibrante y con actividad económica sostenible. Nuestros comerciantes están listos para recibir a los visitantes este fin de semana largo, han hecho todos los preparativos para crear ese ambiente seguro que se requiere por estos tiempos. Pero queremos que todo se realice enmarcado en los más estrictos controles de salud para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros residentes. Por eso, como medida adicional,

hemos coordinado con la Guardia Nacional para establecer puntos de cernimiento en los puertos de entrada a nuestra isla”, sostuvo el alcalde mediante un comunicado de prensa.

Se espera que desde mañana, cientos de turistas visiten la llamada ‘Isla Nena’ como parte de las actividades relacionadas con la Semana Santa, que usualmente marca el inicio de la temporada turística de verano en Puerto Rico.

Corcino Acevedo agradeció al Ayudante General de la Guardia Nacional, José J. Reyes, por el despliegue de su personal para asistir con los trabajos de mitigación de la pandemia.

“Nuestro agradecimiento al General Reyes y todo su equipo de trabajo que enseguida se pusieron a la disposición de nosotros para asistir con este plan de trabajo. La experiencia del personal de la Guardia Nacional en el aeropuerto internacional Luis Muñoz Marín, así como en otros lugares, nos permite implementar un programa de cernimiento más amplio y robusto para el beneficio de todos, tanto turistas como residentes”, comentó el alcalde de Vieques.

Esta medida se une a otras tomadas

Foto: Pedro Correa Henry por Corcino Acevedo, incluyendo la activación de todos los policías municipales en turnos rotativos de 12 horas. Estos serán asistidos por miembros del Negociado de la Policía adscritos al cuartel de Vieques, al igual que un contingente que vendrá de la isla grande para apoyo. Estos estarán patrullando toda la isla, con én-

fasis en las áreas turísticas-playas, hoteles y restaurantes-y el muelle. Personal del Cuerpo de Vigilantes, adscrito al Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales también brindarán asistencia. Además, se estarán vigilando las embarcaciones privadas que atracan en las aguas alrededor de la llamada ‘Isla Nena’.

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n aras de preservar el orden y la sana convivencia durante la Semana Santa, la Policía Municipal de San Juan informó el miércoles que se implementará un plan de seguridad que incluirá la movilización de aproximadamente 290 empleados.

Personal municipal de la Policía, Manejo de Emergencias y Obras Públicas estarán a cargo de que se cumplan con las leyes, ordenanzas vigentes y que se apliquen las disposiciones que establece la Orden Ejecutiva 2021-19.

“En San Juan estamos preparados para recibir la visita de turistas y ciudadanos que durante los días festivos se dan cita en la Capital. Ya sea para participar de actividades religiosas o para vacacionar, San Juan es el epicentro y casa para muchos durante estos días. Por tal razón, hemos establecido un plan de seguridad que asistirá durante cualquier eventualidad mientras velamos por el cumplimiento de las leyes”, sostuvo el alcalde, Miguel Romero.

Por su parte, José J. García, comisiona-

do de la Policía Municipal de San Juan, destacó que la zona del Condado es una costera y es tradición de muchos puertorriqueños visitar las playas en celebración de Semana Santa. “Teniendo esto en mente, este plan se confecciona para mantener un balance en la sociedad, que garantice el orden público y el disfrute de la vida cotidiana”.

Según explicó el alcalde, durante los días del 1 al 4 de abril, la Policía Municipal prestará vigilancia tanto en las áreas terres-

tres como marítimas y para ello, se activarán varias de las unidades policíacas, específicamente, 199 agentes. La Unidad de Tránsito se concentrará en rondas preventivas por las avenidas principales, las zonas de Condado, calle Loíza, Último Trolley y El Escambrón.

Además, estarán pendiente a la problemática de vehículos mal estacionados.

La Unidad Marítima, que comprende los vehículos todoterreno, lanchas, jet ski y buzos, brindará vigilancia desde ambos

puntos para evitar que embarcaciones y/o bañistas actúen en contra de las disposiciones de la Orden Ejecutiva y demás normas.

Por otro lado, la Unidad Canina proporcionará cooperación en el patrullaje, mientras que la Unidad de Impacto proveerá atención en las áreas circundantes, dando énfasis a la Plaza del Mercado de Santurce, calles cercanas y se extenderá hasta las áreas turísticas de Miramar y Viejo San Juan.

Romero Lugo añadió que, unos 11 efectivos de la Oficina para el Manejo de Emergencias Municipal se mantendrán en el área para atender cualquier emergencia que pueda surgir en la zona. También, personal de Obras Públicas trabajará en la limpieza de las zonas turísticas, de manera que se puedan mantener las áreas libres de basura.

Antes de finalizar, el ejecutivo municipal resaltó la importancia de reflexionar durante estos días y para aquellos que prefieran disfrutar de unas vacaciones, hacerlo con mesura, recordando siempre seguir los protocolos de seguridad contra el COVID-19.

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‘Diana’ musical sets Netflix run — and Broadway opening night

By MICHAEL PAULSON

“D

iana,” a new musical about the idolized but illfated British princess, managed to get through nine preview performances before Broadway shut down last March.

Now, one year, one pandemic, and one Oprah interview later, the show is ready to try again, with a new strategy and a new context.

In a first for a Broadway show, a filmed version of the stage production will start streaming before the musical opens. “Diana,” which was shot over a week last September in an audience-less Longacre Theater, will begin streaming on Netflix on Oct. 1, and then two months later, on Dec. 1, will resume previews on Broadway.

The musical’s producers announced Tuesday that they intend to open Dec. 16, which is 625 days after its originally scheduled, but pandemic-postponed, opening night. The producers are putting their Broadway tickets on sale now, and counting on the Netflix film, which will have an open-ended run, to boost interest in the stage production.

“I think people will see the movie and will say, that’s a show I want to see in person,” said Frank Marshall, a prominent filmmaker who is one of the musical’s lead producers.

Another lead producer, the Broadway veteran Beth Williams, acknowledged that the plan involves “a slightly more complicated rollout,” but added “we feel like it’s an incredible opportunity to put ‘Diana’ in front of the global Netflix audience, and then give them an opportunity to see it live.”

Broadway, of course, remains closed in an effort to con-

tain the spread of the coronavirus, and producers expect that most full-scale plays and musicals won’t attempt to start performances until after Labor Day. “Diana,” which chronicles the life and death of the Princess of Wales, who was the first wife of Prince Charles, is among the first shows to put tickets on sale and to choose a specific date for a target opening.

The scheduling, Marshall said, was a matter of trying to anticipate how the country’s post-pandemic reopening will unfold, and trying to coordinate the two projects to strengthen them both. “We wanted to make sure our marketing plans aligned,” he said. “I’m very optimistic about the fall, for both movies and for Broadway.” (A spokesman for the show declined to say how much Netflix paid for the streaming rights.)

The musical, featuring Jeanna de Waal in the title role, is directed by Christopher Ashley and choreographed by Kelly Devine, who previously collaborated on “Come From Away”; it was written by Joe DiPietro and David Bryan (the Bon Jovi keyboardist), who created the Tony Award-winning “Memphis.”

Through virtual and in-person work, the show, which had a pre-Broadway production at La Jolla Playhouse, was revised early in the pandemic. The producers said they do not expect further revisions, and expect their cast to remain intact.

Diana has remained an object of public fascination in the years since her death in a 1997 car crash. But her story also has a contemporary sequel, as her younger son, Harry, and his wife, Meghan, stepped away from their royal duties, and, in an interview this month with Oprah Winfrey, he said that “my biggest concern was history repeating itself.”

‘Game of Thrones’ aims for Broadway

By SARAH BAHR

“G

ame of Thrones” ended in 2019 but George R.R. Martin still hasn’t finished the next novel in his Song of Ice and Fire series, the books that inspired the globally popular HBO drama.

Alas, no word on when that might happen. But impatient fans may have something else to look forward to: The return of favorite characters like Ned Stark and Jaime Lannister in a stage adaptation of “Game of Thrones” that is being developed in the hope of productions on Broadway, in London’s West End and in Australia, with a target debut of 2023.

“It ought to be spectacular,” Martin said in a statement announcing the play on Tuesday.

The author will write the story alongside the playwright Duncan Macmillan, who also adapted George Orwell’s “1984” for the stage and recently wrote “Lungs,” a play that streamed live from London’s Old Vic Theater last summer. Dominic Cooke, a former artistic director of the Royal Court Theater, will direct.

Martin said the play, which is not yet titled, will be set during a pivotal moment in the history of the series — The Great Tour-

ney at Harrenhal, which took place 16 years before the events of “Game of Thrones” — and include many of the show’s “most iconic and well-known characters.” The production’s story, he said, will be “centered around love, vengeance, madness and the dangers of dealing in prophecy, in the process revealing secrets and lies that have only been hinted at until now.”

The Great Tourney featured jousting and archery competitions and was considered the biggest tournament in Westeros history. No specific characters have yet been confirmed to recur, but a few seem like safe bets — a young Ned Stark, his sister Lyanna, and a braggadocious teenage Jaime Lannister all attended the event in Martin’s books.

Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and Jonathan Sanford will produce, in partnership with Kilburn Live. Painter is known for creating large-scale touring shows like “The Illusionist” franchise, which he launched with Lawson. Vince Gerardis will also serve as an executive producer.

The play is the latest in a series of prequel projects that have been announced since the HBO fantasy epic concluded in 2019.

Martin recently agreed to a five-year deal with HBO to create content for the network, and one “Game of Thrones” prequel, “House

Jeanna de Waal, center, as the title princess in the musical “Diana,” at the Longacre Theater in New York, March 3, 2020.

The lives of Diana’s children are not the subject of the new show. “You see Diana become a mother, but her children are not in the musical,” Williams said. “We’re telling the story of a complicated marriage, and at the same time we’re telling a coming-of-age story, and we’ve always seen it as a celebration of Princess Diana, whose legacy will live forever.”

The producers said they don’t yet know what sort of safety protocols might be required for cast, crew, or ticket holders at the in-person production. Will there even be an opening night party? “There will be a celebration,” Williams said. “It’s too soon to know what that will look like.” of the Dragon,” has already been greenlit, with an expected premiere in 2022.

The series became a singularly enormous hit for HBO, regularly attracting millions of viewers for each episode across its eight seasons. The final episode was the most-watched of the series, drawing 19.3 million viewers when it aired in May 2019.

This will not be the first “Game of Thrones” project for the stage. Ramin Djawadi, the show’s composer, toured with musicians playing the score set to clips from the series in arenas all over the world from 2017 to 2019, complete with confetti snow, sparks, smoke and “dragon” fire.

Other fantasy epics have attempted journeys to the stage after the conclusion of their literary sagas, among them J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series and J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” books. The two-part “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” which debuted in London in 2016, won six Tony Awards during its Broadway run, which began in 2018, and has been produced in Toronto and Melbourne, Australia. But the “Lord of the Rings” musical, which opened in Toronto in 2006 before transferring to the West End, was never a critical — or box office — success, and went on to become one of the biggest commercial flops in West End history.

But, right now, for Westeros fans, excitement is running high.

“The seeds of war are often planted in times of peace,” Martin said. “And now, at last, we can tell the whole story … on the stage.”

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When a break from TV brings more TV

For its second season, “For Life,” starring Nicholas Pinnock, moved the story outside of prison.

By MIKE HALE

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hen I learned I would be sidelined by surgery for six weeks, I thought I would use the time to catch up on some of the things you miss when television is your occupation — movies, books, sunshine. But who was I kidding? It was the perfect excuse to watch even more TV. With additional time to binge (like a normal person), I had the pleasure of discovering or catching up on things that otherwise would have slipped past. Here are some highlights from my convalescent viewing: current or recent shows I would not have gotten around to writing about if I had been on my feet.

‘Call Me Kat’ (Fox) Mayim Bialik’s new sitcom, which recently finished its first season, is a remake of the British show “Miranda,” with Bialik playing a less acerbic and more grounded-in-reality version of the loopy shop owner played by Miranda Hart in the original. Some things have changed — the shop is now a cat cafe rather than a novelty gift store — and some, unfortunately, have stayed the same, like the icky gimmick whereby the cast breaks character to mug and wave to the camera during each episode’s closing credits.

That’s close to a deal-breaker, but I found myself coming back to “Call Me Kat,” a show that doesn’t break any ground but occasionally locates some wiggle room for genuine feeling amid the sitcom formulas. (It has that in common with Chuck Lorre’s “Bob Hearts Abishola” on CBS.) Bialik, better cast here than she was in “The Big Bang Theory,” is charming and funny as Kat, who’s an equal mix of effervescence and insecurity; she has a trouper’s facility with the punch lines and a smart habit of underplaying the zaniness. In the season finale, Bialik’s obvious, bashful delight in her show and her fellow cast members even redeemed the credits dance.

‘Delilah’ (OWN) This new drama about an independent and idealistic lawyer in Charlotte, North Carolina, fills the prime-time soap opera vacancy left when “Greenleaf” ended its five-season run on OWN last year.

And it keeps everything in the family: Like “Greenleaf,” which traced the intrigues at an enormous Memphis church, “Delilah,” currently halfway through its first season, was created by writer and producer Craig Wright.

The virtues of the series have to do with solid construction and credible plotting and characters, with satisfaction

rather than excitement — it gets the job done without insulting your intelligence.

Maahra Hill, in her first shot as a series regular, let alone star, brings an appealing tartness and determination to the title character. She also works well with Jill Marie Jones, who plays a best friend and opposing lawyer reminiscent of Yvonne Orji’s Molly in “Insecure.” And despite what look like the constraints of budget and pandemic shooting, the first-season arc involving a cover-up of defective military equipment has been fairly tense.

‘For Life’ (ABC) The COVID-19 pandemic showed up as a plot point in a lot of shows this season, but most paid it lip service, having characters ostentatiously don masks on the way to procedural business as usual. “For Life,” on the other hand, took a thoughtful, tough-minded approach, sending its hero, the one-time jailhouse lawyer Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock), back into his former prison to investigate a coronavirus outbreak among the inmates.

Titled “354,” it was the best pandemicthemed episode I saw.

In its recently concluded second season, the moving and nuanced “For Life” was again among the handful of distinctive dramas on network TV, a group that includes CBS’ “Evil,” the CW’s “Black Lightning” and NBC’s Canadian import “Transplant.” An abbreviated 10-episode run was an advantage, but what really helped in Season 2 was Aaron Wallace’s release from prison, the life-changing victory toward which the first season had built. The show could have lost momentum; instead it opened up and gained depth, physically free of the claustrophobic jailhouse confines but still tightly linked to them in psychological and thematic terms.

‘Resident Alien’ (Syfy) In shows like “Con Man” and “Powerless,” versatile actor Alan Tudyk has made a particularly fine art out of frustration — specifically, the agony of the man who feels that the lesser beings around him are not paying him the proper respect. Tudyk is at it again, except that this time he’s playing a towering, pompous alien scornful of the humans he has been sent to exterminate.

The premise of “Resident Alien,” which was created by “Family Guy” writer and producer Chris Sheridan, is pretty irresistible. Tudyk’s space traveler crashes in the Colorado mountains, stranding himself on Earth and losing his humanitydestroying gizmo under the snowpack. To fit in while he searches for it, he kills and assumes the shape of the first human he finds; now named Harry, he learns human behavior and the English language from marathon viewings of “Law & Order” and takes his place as the town’s decidedly prickly new doctor. Tudyk deftly dispenses both deadpan stares and comic apoplexy, and through the first half of its initial season, the show was consistently clever and astringently funny. Some schmaltz started to creep in at midseason; there’s a lot riding on Wednesday night’s finale.

‘Snowfall’ (FX) Set in Los Angeles in the mid-1980s, “Snowfall” takes inspiration from stories of CIA involvement in the birth of the crack cocaine epidemic, but it isn’t interested in arguing about the historical record.

Across its four seasons — the fourth has three episodes remaining — it has been a bleak and bracing morality tale, tracing the mutually beneficial but increasingly soul-destroying relationship between precocious drug dealer Franklin (Damson Idris) and sleepy-eyed CIA agent Teddy (Carter Hudson), who is idealistic one moment and toxically cynical the next.

Counting John Singleton and “Justified” writer Dave Andron among its creators and producers (and the great crime novelist Walter Mosley among its writers), “Snowfall” is, when it’s on its game, one of the most engrossing shows on TV. It tends to seesaw, sometimes losing its grip on its intertwining story lines; watching sitcom veteran Suzy Nakamura get to stretch out this season as a hard-case investigative reporter has been fun, but the plot built around her doesn’t make a lot of sense. The show is on firm ground, though, when it focuses on Franklin and Teddy and on the small band of dreamers and bitter realists they trust, played by a stellar cast including Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph and Isaiah John.

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Virus variants can infect mice, scientists report

By APOORVA MANDAVILLI

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ats, humans, monkeys, minks, big cats and big apes — the coronavirus can make a home in many animals. But now the list of potential hosts has expanded to include mice, according to an unnerving new study.

Infected rodents pose no immediate risk to people, even in cities like London and New York, where they are ubiquitous and unwelcome occupants of subway stations, basements and backyards.

Still, the finding is worrying. Along with previous work, it suggests that new mutations are giving the virus the ability to replicate in a wider array of animal species, experts said.

“The virus is changing, and unfortunately it’s changing pretty fast,” said Timothy Sheahan, a virus expert at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who was not involved in the new study.

In the study, the researchers introduced the virus into the nasal passages of laboratory mice. The form of the virus first identified in Wuhan, China, cannot infect laboratory mice, nor can B.1.1.7, a variant that has been spreading across much of

Europe, the researchers found.

But B.1.351 and P1, the variants discovered in South Africa and Brazil, can replicate in rodents, said Dr. Xavier Montagutelli, a veterinarian and mouse geneticist at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, who led the study. The research, posted online earlier in March, has not yet been reviewed for publication in a scientific journal.

The results indicate only that infection in mice is possible, Montagutelli said. Mice caught in the wild have not been found to be infected with the coronavirus, and so far, the virus does not seem to be able to jump from humans to mice, from mice to humans, or from mice to mice.

“What our results emphasize is that it is necessary to regularly assess the range of species that the virus can infect, especially with the emergence of new variants,” Montagutelli said.

The coronavirus is thought to have emerged from bats, with perhaps another animal acting as an intermediate host, and scientists worry that the virus may return to what they describe as an animal “reservoir.”

Apart from potentially devastating those animal populations, a coronavirus spreading in another species may then acquire dan-

gerous mutations, returning to humans in a form the current vaccines weren’t designed to fend off.

Minks are the only animals known to be able to catch the coronavirus from humans and pass it back. In early November, Denmark culled 17 million farmed mink to prevent the virus from evolving into dangerous new variants in the animals.

More recently, researchers found that B.1.1.7 infections in domesticated cats and dogs can cause the pets to develop heart problems similar to those seen in people with COVID-19.

To establish a successful infection, the coronavirus must bind to a protein on the surface of animal cells, gain entry into the cells and exploit their machinery to make copies of itself. The virus must also evade the immune system’s early attempts at thwarting the infection.

Given all those requirements, it is “quite extraordinary” that the coronavirus can infect so many species, said Vincent Munster, a virus expert at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. “Typically, viruses have a more curtailed host range.”

Mice are a known reservoir for hantavirus, which causes a rare and deadly disease

in people. Even though the coronavirus variants don’t seem to be able to jump from mice to people, there is potential for them to spread among rodents, evolve into new variants and then infect people again, Munster said.

The variants may also threaten endangered species like black-footed ferrets.

“This virus seems to be able to surprise us more than anything else, or any other previous virus,” Munster said. “We have to err on the side of caution.”

Sheahan said he was more concerned about transmission to people from farm animals and pets than from mice.

“You’re not catching wild mice in your house and snuggling — getting all up in their face and sharing the same airspace, like maybe with your cat or your dog,” he said. “I’d be more worried about wild or domestic animals with which we have a more intimate relationship.”

But he and other experts said the results emphasized the need to closely monitor the rapid changes in the virus.

“It’s like a moving target — it’s crazy,” he added. “There’s nothing we can do about it, other than try and get people vaccinated really fast.”

COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2020, researchers report

By RONI CARYN RABIN

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OVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2020, displacing unintentional injuries and trailing only heart disease and cancer, federal health researchers reported Wednesday.

The coronavirus was the cause of death for 345,323 Americans in a year that exacted a steep price in lives lost. In roughly 30,000 additional cases, death certificates cited COVID-19 but it was not deemed the cause of death, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.

Some 3,358,814 Americans died of all causes in 2020, a 15% increase in the ageadjusted death rate over that in 2019, when 2,854,838 Americans died. In addition to COVID-19, heart disease claimed higher

numbers of lives than expected last year, as did Alzheimer’s and diabetes — a phenomenon statisticians refer to as excess deaths.

“There’s a substantial number of excess deaths, beyond what we would have expected in a normal year,” said Robert Anderson, chief of the mortality statistics branch at the NCHS and a senior author of two reports published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

While deaths from heart disease and other illnesses should have increased slightly because of the aging of the population, “this is way up and beyond what we would expect,” Anderson added.

In a second report issued Wednesday, he and his colleagues scrutinized 378,000 death certificates in 2020 that listed COVID-19 as a factor to determine whether too many deaths

had been erroneously attributed to the coronavirus. In the early days of the pandemic, testing was sporadic and patients often died of what initially seemed unrelated causes, like heart attacks.

But the researchers found that the virus was in fact the underlying cause of death in the vast majority of the cases. “Since the beginning of the pandemic, people were claiming deaths were simply being attributed to COVID when people were dying of other causes,” Anderson said. “We show that’s not the case.”

The researchers’ examination of accompanying conditions on death certificates, like pneumonia or respiratory failure, and contributing conditions, like high blood pressure and diabetes, were consistent with what doctors see in patients who die of COVID-19.

COVID-19 death rates were highest among men; elderly people ages 85 and over; and Native American, Alaska Native and Hispanic individuals. Overall, the highest age-adjusted death rates for all causes were seen among the elderly; Black, Native American or Alaska Native individuals; and men.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante V.

ANA PETRA FIGUEROA ROSA

Demandados Civil Núm.: AY2019CV00090.

Sala: 301. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA “IN REM”.

ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. AVISO DE SUBASTA. El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Guayama, Guayama, Puerto Rico, hago saber a la parte demandada, al PUBLICO EN GENERAL; y a todos 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 surjan 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: Aviso de Demanda de fecha 5 de agosto de 2019, expedido en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Guayama, Sala Superior, en el caso civil número AY2019CV00090, sobre Ejecución de Hipoteca, “In Rem”, seguido por Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, contra Ana Petra Figueroa Rosa, por la suma de $33,638.45 más otras sumas, anotado el día 11 de mayo de 2020, al tomo Karibe de Arroyo, finca número 6,055, anotación A. Que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el día 3 de FEBRERO de 2021, por la Secretaria del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor la propiedad que se describe a continuación: RÚSTICA: Parcela marcada con el número 435 en el Plano de Parcelación de la comunidad Rural Pitahaya del Barrio Pitahaya del término municipal

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de Arroyo, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 382.01 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con parcela número 434 de la comunidad; por el SUR, con parcela número 436 de la comunidad; por el ESTE, con canal de Riego de Patillas; y por el OESTE, con calle de la comunidad. Inscrita al folio 51 del tomo 160, finca # 6,055 de Arroyo. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Guayama. La cantidad adeudada según la Sentencia, asciende a $33,638.45 por concepto de principal, más los intereses sobre dicha suma a razón del 9.950%, anual desde el 1ro de diciembre de 2016, hasta su completo pago, más las primas de seguro hipotecario, recargos por demora y cualesquiera otras cantidades pactadas en la escritura de primera hipoteca, desde la fecha antes mencionada y hasta la fecha del pago total de las mismas, más la suma de $4,125.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado; y demás créditos accesorios garantizados hipotecariamente.

La adjudicación se hará al mejor postor, quien deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el acto mismo de la adjudicación, en efectivo (moneda del curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América), giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del alguacil del Tribunal. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a efecto el día 6 DE MAYO DE 2021 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la oficina del referido Alguacil, localizada en el Centro Judicial de Guayama, Guayama, Puerto Rico. El precio mínimo fijado para la PRIMERA SUBASTA es por la cantidad de $41,250.00.

Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una SEGUNDA SUBASTA, la misma se llevará a efecto el día 13 DE MAYO DE 2021 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo para la SEGUNDA SUBASTA será de $27,500.00, equivalentes a dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una TERCERA SUBASTA, la misma se llevará a efecto el día 20 DE MAYO DE 2021 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo para la TERCERA SUBASTA será de $20,625.00, equivalentes a la mitad (1/2) del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada

si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente; se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor, todo ello a tenor con lo dispone el Articulo 104 de la Ley Núm. 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015 conocida como “Ley del Registro de la Propiedad Inmueble del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico”.

La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquiere libre de toda carga y gravamen que afecte la mencionada finca según el Artículo 102, inciso 6. Una vez confirmada la venta judicial por el Honorable Tribunal, se procederá a otorgar la correspondiente escritura de venta judicial y se pondrá al comprador en posesión física del inmueble de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda aquella persona o personas que tengan interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, y para conocimiento de todos los licitadores y el público en general, el presente Edicto se publicará por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas, con un intervalo de por lo menos siete días entre ambas publicaciones, en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico y se fijará además en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio en que ha de celebrarse dicha venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía. Los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o 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 pueden concurrir a la subasta si les convienen o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Se les informa, por último, que: a. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la secretaría del tribunal durante las horas laborables. b. Que se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al

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SUCESIÓN DE CATALINA SANTIAGO VELÁZQUEZ, COMPUESTA POR HÉCTOR LUIS RODRÍGUEZ DÍAZ Y EN LA CUOTA VIUDAL USUFRUCTARIA JANE DOE, JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS; EL HONORABLE SECRETARIO DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA DEL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO; Y EL CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Demandados Civil Núm.: PO2018CV02212.

Sala: 406. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA - IN REM. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. AVISO DE SUBASTA. El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico, hago saber a la parte demandada, al PUBLICO EN GENERAL; y a todos 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 eje-

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Thursday, April 1, 2021 cutado, siempre que surjan 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: Consejo de Titulares del Condominio El Señorial Plaza: A cuyo favor aparece un Embargo, según Orden Enmendada de fecha 26 de agosto de 2015, expedida en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Ponce, en el Caso Civil número JACI2012-03263, seguido por, contra Héctor Rodríguez Díaz y otros, por la suma de $6,353.55, anotado el día 22 de agosto de 2019, al tomo Karibe de Ponce I, finca número 39,972, Anotación A. Que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el día 1 de FEBRERO de 2021, por la Secretaria del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor la propiedad que se describe a continuación: URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Apartamento 903 de forma rectangular situado en el noveno piso del CONDOMINIO EL SEÑORIAL, con Área aproximada de CIEN METROS CUADRADOS (100.00m.c.); colindando por el NORTE, en 6.10 metros con la pared que lo separa del patio lateral Norte que a la vez colinda con terrenos propiedad de don Luciano Gioll y en 6.25 metros con la pared que lo separa del área de estacionamiento de la azotea del primer piso que a la vez colinda con el predio O del solar; por el SUR, en 12.35 metros con la pared que lo separa del Apartamento 904; por el ESTE, en 8.08 metros con la pared que lo separa del patio delantero Este que a la vez colinda con la Calle Buenos Aires; y por el OESTE, en 7.16 metros con la pared que lo separa del apartamento 902 y en .91 metros con la pared quo lo separa del corredor de use común limitado. Este apartamento consta de sala-comedor, dos dormitorios cada uno con su closet para ropa de lavandería y un pasillo que comunica la salacomedor con los dormitorios y los cuartos de baño y otro pasillo que va también de la sala a la puerta que abre al corredor de uso común limitado por donde se comunica con el exterior.

Todas las medidas aquí expresadas son aproximadas. A este apartamento le corresponde una participación de 1.01 por ciento en los elementos, gastos y ganancias comunes del edificio e igual proporción se aplica-

rá en la votación de las reuniones de los condómines. Inscrita al folio 18 del tomo 1829 de Ponce, finca número #39,972 Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección Primera de Ponce. La propiedad ubica en: Cond. El Señorial Plaza, Apto. 903, Ponce, PR. El producto de la subasta se destinará a satisfacer al demandante hasta donde alcance, la SENTENCIA dictada a su favor, el día 27 de agosto de 2019 y notificada el 4 de septiembre de 2019, en el presente caso civil, a saber la suma de $44,633.35 por concepto de principal; $519.51 por concepto de intereses acumulados; $278.72 por concepto de cargos por demora los cuales al igual que los intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda reclamada en este pleito, y la suma de $7,080.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado; y demás créditos accesorios garantizados hipotecariamente. La adjudicación se hará al mejor postor, quien deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el acto mismo de la adjudicación, en efectivo (moneda del curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América), giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del alguacil del Tribunal. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a efecto el día 5 DE MAYO DE 2021 A LAS 2:15 DE LA TARDE, en la oficina del referido Alguacil, localizada en el Centro Judicial de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico. El precio mínimo fijado para la PRIMERA SUBASTA es por la cantidad de $70,800.00. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una SEGUNDA SUBASTA, la misma se llevará a efecto el día 12 DE MAYO DE 2021 A LAS 2:15 DE LA TARDE, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo para la SEGUNDA SUBASTA será de $47,200.00, equivalentes a dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una TERCERA SUBASTA, la misma se llevará a efecto el día 19 DE MAYO DE 2021 A LAS 2:15 DE LA TARDE, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. El precio mínimo para la TERCERA SUBASTA será de $35,400.00, equivalentes a la mitad (1/2) del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente; se abonará dicho monto a la

The San Juan Daily Star cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor, todo ello a tenor con lo dispone el Articulo 104 de la Ley Núm. 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015 conocida como “Ley del Registro de la Propiedad Inmueble del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico”. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquiere libre de toda carga y gravamen que afecte la mencionada finca según el Artículo 102, inciso 6. Una vez confirmada la venta judicial por el Honorable Tribunal, se procederá a otorgar la correspondiente escritura de venta judicial y se pondrá al comprador en posesión física del inmueble de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda aquella persona o personas que tengan interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, y para conocimiento de todos los licitadores y el público en general, el presente Edicto se publicará por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas, con un intervalo de por lo menos siete días entre ambas publicaciones, en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico y se fijará además en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio en que ha de celebrarse dicha venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía. Los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o 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 pueden concurrir a la subasta si les convienen o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Se les informa, por último, que: a. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la secretaría del tribunal durante las horas laborables. b. Que se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabili-

dad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. EXPIDO, el presente EDICTO, en Ponce, Puerto Rico, hoy día 10 de marzo de 2021. MIGUEL A. TORRES AYALA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #560, DIVISIÓN DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE PONCE.

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PARTE DEMANDANTE VS.

LA SUCESIÓN DE CEFERINO BENÍTEZ DELGADO T/C/C CEFERINO BENÍTEZ COMPUESTA POR: ESTELLE BENÍTEZ PEPÍN T/C/C ESTELLA JOHNSON T/C/C ESTELLA BENÍTEZ JOHNSON; ROBERT MARTIN BENÍTEZ; RENO BENÍTEZ PEPÍN, MENGANO DE TAL, POSIBLE HEREDERO DESCONOCIDO; MYRTELINA BENÍTEZ DELGADO T/C/C MYRTELINA BENÍTEZ CLARK, MIRLA BENÍTEZ DELGADO T/C/C MIRLA BENÍTEZ

PARTE DEMANDADA CIVIL NÚM. SJ2019CV03197.

SALA: 604. SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. SS. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente anuncia y hace constar que en cumplimiento de la Sentencia dictada el 12 de febrero de 2020, la Orden de Ejecución de Sentencia del 1 de marzo de 2021 y el Mandamiento de Ejecución del 5 de marzo de 2021 en el caso de epígrafe, procederé a vender el día 21 de abril de 2021, a las 9:00 de la mañana en mi oficina, localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia Centro Judicial de San Juan, Sala Superior, en la Avenida Muñoz Rivera, Esquina Coll y Toste, Parada 37, San Juan, Puerto Rico, al mejor postor en pago de contado y en moneda de los Estados Unidos de América, cheque de gerente o giro

The San Juan Daily Star postal, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada sobre la siguiente propiedad: URBANA: Solar Número Nueve (9) del Bloque “CN”, según el plano de inscripción de la Urbanización Campo Rico, en el Barrio Sabana Llana de Río Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 307.87 metros cuadrados.

En lindes por el NORTE, en 13.50 metros, con el Solar Número Uno (1); por el SUR, en 10.00 metros, con la Calle Número 28; por el ESTE, en 19.50 metros con la Calle Número 29; por el OESTE, en 23.00 metros, con el Solar Número Ocho (8); y por el SURESTE, en arco de 5.50 metros con la Intersección de las Calles Números 28 y 29.

Este solar contiene una casa residencial para una familia.

Nota: Según inscripción segunda se expresa que el solar hoy esta marcado con el número 855 de la Calle Fénix y colinda por el Sur, con dicha Calle Fénix y el Este, con la Calle Xurla.

La propiedad consta inscrita al folio 77 del tomo 86 de Sabana Llana, Finca Número 3605-A, Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección V. La escritura de hipoteca consta inscrita como asiento abreviado al folio 4 del tomo 1124 de Sabana Llana, Finca Número 3605-A, Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección V, Inscripción séptima. Dirección Física: Urb. Country Club, 855 Calle Fénix (Solar 9 Bloque CN), San Juan, Puerto Rico 00924-2306.

Primera Subasta: 21 de abril de 2021, Hora: 9:00 am, Tipo Mínimo: $74,740.00; Segunda Subasta: 28 de abril de 2021, Hora: 9:00 am, Tipo Mínimo $49,826.66; Tercera Subasta: 5 de mayo de 2021, Hora: 9:00 am, Tipo Mínimo $37,370.00.

El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta será de $74,740.00.

De no haber adjudicación en la primera subasta se celebrará una segunda subasta, día 28 de abril de 2021, a las 9:00 de la mañana en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será de dos terceras partes del tipo mínimo fijado en la primera subasta, o sea, $49,826.66. De no haber adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 5 de mayo de 2021, a las 9:00 de la mañana en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será la mitad del precio pactado, o sea, $37,370.00. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente.

Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor. Dicho remate se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a la demandante el

importe de la Sentencia por la suma de $50,713.83 de principal, más intereses sobre dicha suma al 8.5% anual desde el 1 de agosto de 2018 hasta su completo pago, más $198.33 de recargos acumulados, más la cantidad estipulada de $7,474.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato del préstamo. Surge del Estudio de Título Registral que sobre esta propiedad pesa el siguiente gravamen posterior a la hipoteca que por la presente se pretende ejecutar: Aviso de Demanda: Pleito seguido por Banco Popular de Puerto Rico Vs. La Sucesión de Ceferino Benítez Delgado también conocido como Ceferino Benítez compuesta por Fulano y Mengano de Tal, Myrtelina Benítez Delgado también conocida como Myrtelina Benítez Clark, Mirla Benítez Delgado también conocida como Mirla Benítez , ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, en el Caso Civil Número SJ2019CV03197, sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, en la que se reclama el pago de hipoteca, con un balance de $50,173.83 y otras cantidades, según Demanda de fecha 1 de abril de 2019. Anotada al Tomo Karibe de Sabana Llana. Anotación B. Se notifica al acreedor posterior o a su sucesor o cesionario en derecho para que comparezca a proteger su derecho si así lo desea. Se les advierte a los interesados que todos los documentos relacionados con la presente acción de ejecución de hipoteca, así como los de Subasta, estarán disponibles para ser examinados, durante horas laborables, en el expediente del caso que obra en los archivos de la Secretaría del Tribunal, bajo el número de epígrafe y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general en Puerto Rico por espacio de dos semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana; y para su fijación en los sitios públicos requeridos por ley. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes; entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate y que la propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores tal como lo expresa la Ley Núm.

210-2015. Y para el conocimiento de los demandados, de los acreedores posteriores, de los licitadores, partes interesadas y público en general, EXPIDO para su publicación en los lugares públicos correspon-

Thursday, April 1, 2021 dientes, el presente Aviso de Pública Subasta en San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy 18 de marzo de 2021. EDWIN E. LÓPEZ MULERO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN.

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PARTE DEMANDANTE VS.

ERNESTO RAFAEL RIVERA RODRÍGUEZ

PARTE DEMANDADA CIVIL NÚM. SJ2019CV07665.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. SS. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente anuncia y hace constar que en cumplimiento de la Sentencia en Rebeldía dictada el 18 de diciembre de 2019, la Orden de Ejecución de Sentencia del 9 de marzo de 2020 y el Mandamiento de Ejecución del 11 de septiembre de 2020 en el caso de epígrafe, procederé a vender el día 21 de abril de 2021, a las 10:30 de la mañana en mi oficina, localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia Centro Judicial de San Juan, Sala Superior, en la Avenida Muñoz Rivera, Esquina Coll y Toste, Parada 37, San Juan, Puerto Rico, al mejor postor en pago de contado y en moneda de los Estados Unidos de América, cheque de gerente o giro postal, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada sobre la siguiente propiedad: URBANA: Solar marcado con el Número Diez (10) de Manzana HJ de la Urbanización Puerto Nuevo, propiedad de la Everlasting Development Corporation, radicada en el Barrio Monacillos de término municipal de San Juan, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 253.47 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, SUR, ESTE y OESTE, con terrenos propiedad de Everlasting Development Corporation y dando frente al Norte, con la Calle denominada Número 77 de la Urbanización. En este solar la vendedora ha edificado una casa de bloques de cemento hormigón reforzado, que consta principalmente de dos (2) dormitorios, sala-comedor, cocina y cuarto de baño. La propiedad consta inscrita al folio 145 del tomo 216 de Monacillos, Finca Número 8043, Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección III. La escritura de hipoteca

consta inscrita al folio 108 del tomo 1096 de Monacillos, Finca Número 8043, Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección III. Inscripción undécima (11ma). Dirección Física: Urb. Puerto Nuevo, 1018 Calle 4 SE (Solar 10 de la Manzana HJ), San Juan, Puerto Rico 009211823. Primera Subasta: 21 de abril de 2021, Hora: 10:30 am, Tipo Mínimo: $98,188.00; Segunda Subasta: 28 de abril de 2021, Hora: 10:30 am, Tipo Mínimo: $65,458.66; Tercera Subasta: 5 de mayo de 2021, Hora: 10:30 am, Tipo Mínimo: $49,094.00. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta será de $98,188.00. De no haber adjudicación en la primera subasta se celebrará una segunda subasta, día 28 de abril de 2021, a las 10:30 de la mañana en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será de dos terceras partes del tipo mínimo fijado en la primera subasta, o sea, $65,458.66. De no haber adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 5 de mayo de 2021, a las 10:30 de la mañana en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será la mitad del precio pactado, o sea, $49,094.00. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor. Dicho remate se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a la demandante el importe de la Sentencia por la suma de $93,508.76 de principal, más intereses sobre dicha suma al 4.5% anual desde el 1 de abril de 2018 hasta su completo pago, más $362.02 de recargos acumulados, más la cantidad estipulada de $9,818.80 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato del préstamo. Surge del Estudio de Título Registral que sobre esta propiedad pesa el siguiente gravamen posterior a la hipoteca que por la presente se pretende ejecutar: Aviso de Demanda: Pleito seguido por Banco Popular de Puerto Rico Vs. Ernesto Rafael Rivera Rodríguez casado con Dinelia Jiménez Avilés, ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, en el Caso Civil Número SJ2019CV07665, sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, en la que se reclama el pago de hipoteca, con un balance de $93,508.76 y otras cantidades, según Demanda de fecha 31 de julio de 2019. Anotada al Tomo Karibe de Monacillos. Anotación A. Se notifica al acreedor posterior o a su sucesor o cesionario en

derecho para que comparezca a proteger su derecho si así lo desea. Se les advierte a los interesados que todos los documentos relacionados con la presente acción de ejecución de hipoteca, así como los de Subasta, estarán disponibles para ser examinados, durante horas laborables, en el expediente del caso que obra en los archivos de la Secretaría del Tribunal, bajo el número de epígrafe y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general en Puerto Rico por espacio de dos semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana; y para su fijación en los sitios públicos requeridos por ley. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes; entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate y que la propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores tal como lo expresa la Ley Núm.

210-2015. Y para el conocimiento de los demandados, de los acreedores posteriores, de los licitadores, partes interesadas y público en general, EXPIDO para su publicación en los lugares públicos correspondientes, el presente Aviso de Pública Subasta en San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy 18 de marzo de 2021. EDWIN E. LÓPEZ MULERO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO DEMANDANTE VS.

ISMAEL ORTIZ SANTANA, NEYSA MILAGROS FIGUEROA ROSADO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

DEMANDADOS CIVIL NUM.: CD2016-1082.

SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA (Vía Ordinaria). EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y hace CONSTAR: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil que suscribe por la Secretaría del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL

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DE TOA ALTA, SALA SUPERIOR, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor en efectivo, cheque certificado, o en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América el día 5 DE MAYO DE 2021, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE TOA ALTA, SALA SUPERIOR, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en: #5 CALLE COLEGIO CATOLICO, COROZAL, PR 00783 y que se describe a continuación: RUSTICA: Predio de terreno compuesto de 708.50 metros cuadrados, localizado en el Barrio Pueblo de Corozal, Puerto Rico, y en linde por el NORTE, con Serafín Rivera Santos y Juan Ortíz Díaz; por el SUR, con María Luis Marrero Rivera y Calle Colegio Católico; por el ESTE, con Félix Fuentes Ortega y María Luisa Marrero; y por el OESTE, con Ulpiano Marrero Molina y Justino Rivera Gómez. Enclava una casa de hormigón y cemento y madera, compuesta de sala, comedor, cuarto de baño, cocina, habitación de cemento y dos habitaciones de madera y balcón.

La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita al Folio 15 del Tomo 96 de Corozal, Finca número 4,688, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Barranquitas. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $39,970.00. Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una segunda subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 12 DE MAYO DE 2021, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $26,646.66. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una tercera subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 19 DE MAYO DE 2021, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA. Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $19,985.00. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 852, otorgada el día 14 de noviembre de 1997, ante el Notario Alberto C. Rafols Méndez y consta inscrita en el Folio 17 vuelto del Tomo 96 de Corozal, finca número 4,688 en el Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección

de Barranquitas, inscripción Cuarta (4ta). Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $26,254.68 por concepto de principal, más intereses al tipo pactado de 7.50% anual desde el 1ro de marzo de 2016. Dichos intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación.

Además la parte demandada adeuda a la parte Demandante los cargos por demora equivalentes a 4.00% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha de vencimiento; los créditos accesorios y adelantos hechos en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca; y las costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado equivalentes a $3,997.00.

Además la parte demandada se comprometió a pagar una suma equivalente a $3,997.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca y una suma equivalente a $3,997.00. para cubrir intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE TOA ALTA, SALA SUPERIOR durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores ni preferentes según las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores conocidos y desconocidos que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso o al portador garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado ase-

gurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. La propiedad objeto de ejecución y descrita anteriormente se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores una vez el Honorable Tribunal expida la correspondiente Orden de Confirmación de Venta Judicial. Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal en Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, hoy día 19 de marzo de 2021.

MIGUEL BURGOS ORTIZ, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL TOA ALTA, SALA SUPERIOR.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO DEMANDANTE V.

JOHNNY FARGAS DIAZ

DEMANDADO Civil Núm. FCD2017-0262 (403) . Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y Ejecución de Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria. AVISO DE VENTA EN PÚBLICA SUBASTA. Yo, SAMUEL GONZALEZ ISAAC, Alguacil Supervisor de la División de Subastas del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina a los demandados y al público en general les notifico que, cumpliendo con un Mandamiento que se ha librado en el presente caso por el Secretario del Tribunal de epígrafe con fecha 23 de diciembre de 2019 y para satisfacer la cantidad adeudada de $129,847.66 de principal mediante Sentencia dictada en el caso de autos el 3 de octubre de 2019, notificada y archivada en autos el 11 de octubre de 2019, procederé a vender en pública subasta, al mejor postor en pago de contado y en moneda del curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, mediante efectivo, giro o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil de este Tribunal todo derecho, título e interés que hayan tenido tengan o puedan tener los deudores demandados en cuanto a la propiedad localizada en el Municipio de Carolina, Puerto Rico, el bien inmueble se describe a continuación: Condominio Andalucía, 2802 Apt. 106, Carolina, PR 00987.

22 URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Apartamento residencial dos mil ochocientos dos (2802) ubicado en el segundo piso del edificio número veintisiete guión veintiocho (27-28), en su sección número veintiocho y en su lado izquierdo, cual edificio está localizado en la parte sur del inmueble sometido al Régimen de Propiedad Horizontal, conocido por Condominio Andalucía, ubicado en el Barrio Canovanillas del Municipio de Carolina, Puerto Rico, cuya entrada y salida dan hacia el área de estacionamiento, que a su vez da acceso a la vía pública; está construido de hormigón reforzado y bloques de hormigón con un área de piso de mil doscientos nueve punto cuarenta y cuatro pies cuadrados (1,209.44 p.c.) equivalentes a ciento doce punto treinta y seis metros cuadrados (112.36 m.c). Su entrada está localizada en el lado izquierdo del piso número dos orientada hacia el Sur del edificio y da acceso directamente al vestíbulo de dicho piso que a su vez da acceso a las áreas comunes generales de la propiedad y a los estacionamientos para llegar a la vía pública. El apartamento consta de un solo nivel y está dividido en los siguientes elementos comunes: sala-comedor, cocina, área de lavandería, tres cuartos dormitorios con sus closets, unidos por un pasillo central, dos baños, uno con acceso al pasillo central y el segundo ubicado dentro del área del cuarto dormitorio principal; la sala comedor; a su vez da acceso a un balcón. Contiene un calentador de agua, y gabinetes de cocina. Su forma es rectangular aproximadamente; en lindes por el Norte, en veintinueve pies cinco pulgadas con el exterior del edificio; por el Sur, en treinta y tres pies cuatro y media pulgadas con el exterior del edificio; por el Este, en cuarenta pies once pulgadas con el apartamento dos mil novecientos dos (2902); y por el Oeste, en dos alineaciones que totalizan en cuarenta pies once pulgadas con el apartamento dos mil setecientos dos (2702) y con el pasillo del edificio que da acceso al apartamento. Le corresponde en forma permanente e inseparable dos espacios de estacionamiento los cuales están debidamente identificados en el plano de estacionamiento que se une a la primera copia certificada de la escritura de Régimen de Propiedad Horizontal y que forma parte de los planos generales del condominio. Los espacios de estacionamiento que le corresponden a este apartamento serán marcados con el mismo número del apartamento. Le corresponde a este apartamento en los elementos comunes generales y en los gastos de

operación y mantenimiento general del condominio el punto cincuenta y cinco cuarenta y ocho sesenta y tres por ciento (0.554863%). Inscrita al folio 34 del tomo 1485 de Carolina, finca número 57,406, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección II. Con el importe de dicha venta se habrá de satisfacer a la parte demandante las cantidades adeudadas, en el caso de epígrafe, que se desglosan de la siguiente forma: $129,847.66 de principal, 5% de intereses, los cuales continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda, $288.48 de gastos por mora, los cuales continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda, mas costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado. El tipo mínimo para la subasta será la suma de tasación pactada, la cual es $146,096.00 para la propiedad antes descrita. De declarase la subasta desierta y tener que celebrarse una segunda subasta el tipo mínimo serán dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio mínimo antes mencionado; $97,397.33. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, regirá como tipo de la tercera subasta la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado; $73,048.00.

La primera subasta se llevará a cabo el 9 de abril de 2021, a las 10:45 de la mañana. De no comparecer postor alguno se llevará a efecto una segunda subasta el 16 de abril de 2021, a las 10:45 de la mañana. De no comparecer postor alguno se llevará a cabo una tercera subasta el 23 de abril de 2021, a las 10:45 de la mañana. La subasta o subastas antes indicadas se llevarán a efecto en mi oficina, localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina. Del Estudio de Título realizado surgen los siguientes gravámenes: Servidumbre a favor de la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica de Puerto Rico, servidumbre a favor del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico, servidumbres de paso.

Condiciones Restrictivas de Venta por el término de 10 años impuestas por la Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Vivienda de P.R. por haber concedido una suma de dinero para sufragar gastos de cierre, según Esc.#110 en San Juan el 27 de mayo de 2011 ante Luis Felipe Negrón Rodríguez, inscrita al folio 212 del tomo 1395 de Carolina Sur, finca #57406 inscripción 3ra. Se advierte a los licitadores que la adjudicación se hará al mejor postor, quien deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el mismo acto de la adjudicación en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica y para conocimiento de la parte deman-

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dada y de toda(s) aquella(s) persona(s) que tengan interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, y para conocimiento de los licitadores y el público en general y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general, una vez por semana durante el término de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, y para su fijación en tres (3) lugares públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como, la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía y se le notificará además a la parte demandada vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida.

La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores, previa orden judicial dirigida al Registrador de la Propiedad de la sección correspondiente para la cancelación de aquellos posteriores. Se les advierte a todos los interesados que todos los documentos relacionados con la presente acción de ejecución de hipoteca, así como la de la subasta, estarán disponibles para ser examinados, durante horas laborables, en la Secretaría del Tribunal. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes; entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate.

Y para conocimiento de los demandados, de los acreedores posteriores, de los licitadores, partes interesadas y público en general, expido el presente Aviso para su publicación en los lugares públicos correspondientes. Librado en la Sala de Carolina, Puerto Rico, a 23 de marzo de 2021. SAMUEL GONZALEZ ISAAC, ALGUACIL. ***

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante v.

ANA MALDONADO MARTÍNEZ T/C/C ANA A. MALDONADO MARTÍNEZ, SU ESPOSO PEDRO GONZÁLEZ RODRÍGUEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS Demandado(a)

Civil: TB2019CV00138 (505).

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

A: PEDRO GONZÁLEZ RODRÍGUEZ, POR SI Y COMO MIEMBRO CON INTERES EN LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR ANA MALDONADO MARTINEZ T/C/C ANA A. MALDONADO MARTINEZ

EN AUTOS DONDE PODRA USTED ENTERARSE DETALLADAMENTE DE LOS TERMINOS DE LA MISMA. ESTA NOTIFICACION SE PUBLICARA UNA SOLA VEZ EN UN PERIODICO DE CIRCULACION GENERAL EN LA ISLA DE PUERTO RICO, DENTRO DE LOS 10 DIAS SIGUIENTES A SU NOTIFICACION. Y, SIENDO O REPRESENTANDO USTED UNA PARTE EN EL PROCEDIMIENTO SUJETA A LOS TERMINOS DE LA SENTENCIA, SENTENCIA PARCIAL O RESOLUCION, DE LA CUAL PUEDE ESTABLECERSE RECURSO DE REVISION O APELACION DENTRO DEL TERMINO DE 30 DIAS CONTADOS A PARTIR DE LA PUBLICACION POR EDICTO DE ESTA NOTIFICACION, DIRIJO A USTED ESTA NOTIFICACION QUE SE CONSIDERARA HECHA EN LA FECHA DE LA PUBLICACION DE ESTE DICTO. COPIA DE ESTA NOTIFICACION HA SIDO ARCHIVADA EN LOS AUTOS DE ESTE CASO, CON FECHA DE 30 DE MARZO DE 2021.

LIC. LOPEZ STIPES, GENEVIEVE LCDA.GLOPEZ@GMAIL.COM EN VEGA BAJA, PUERTO RICO, A 30 DE MARZO DE 2021. LAURA SANTA SANCHEZ, SECRETARIO. POR: LEGAL NOTICE F/ MARITZA ROSARIO ROSAESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO RIO, SECRETARIO AUXILIAR. DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA LEGAL NOTICE TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSEstado Libre Asociado de PuerTANCIA SALA DE VEGA BAJAto Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL SUPERIOR LIMITADO. DE JUSTICIA Tribunal de PriFINANCE OF AMERICA mera Instancia Sala Superior REVERSE, LLC de BAYAMON. VS ROOSEVELT CAYMAN notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 18 de agosto de 2020, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 60 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 25 de marzo de 2021. En BAYAMON, Puerto Rico, el 25 de marzo de 2021.

F/LAURA I SANTA SANCHEZ, Secretaria. f/VIVIAN J. SANABRIA, Sec Auxiliar.

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 26 de MARZO de 2020, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se 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 25 de SUCESION DE ANGEL M. marzo de 2021. En BAYAMON, VALDERRAMA MORALES Puerto Rico, el 25 de marzo de CASO: D4CD2017-0059. SO2021. LCDA. LAURA I SANTA BRE: EJECUCION DE HIPOSANCHEZ, Secretaria. f/MILITTECA. ZA MERCADO RIVERA, Sec A: FULANO DE TAL Y Auxiliar.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante v.

VICTOR CELSO ORTIZ MONTAÑEZ Y OTROS

Demandado(a) Civil: BY2019CV03422. SALA: 504. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: VICTOR CELSO ORTIZ MONTAÑEZ, SU ESPOSA IVETTE TORRES RIVERA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le

SUTANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DE NOMBRES DESCONOCIDOS COMO MIEMBROS DE LA SUCESION DE ANGEL MANUEL VALDERRAMA MORALES T/C/C ANGEL M. VALDERRAMA MORALES T/C/C ANGEL VALDERRAMA T/C/C ANGEL VALDERRAMA MORALES T/C/C ANGEL M. VALDERRAMA T/C/C ANGEL MANUEL VALDERRAMA

NOTIFICACION DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. EL SECRETARIO(A) QUE SUSCRIBE LE NOTIFICA A USTED QUE EL 23 DE ENERO DE 2020 , ESTE TRIBUNAL HA DICTADO SENTENCIA, SENTENCIA PARCIAL O RESOLUCION EN ESTE CASO, QUE HA SIDO DEBIDAMENTE REGISTRADA Y ARCHIVADA

ASSEET COMPANY Demandante v.

SUCESION DE JOSE ESTEBA DIAZ BORIA Y OTROS

Demandado(a) Civil: Núm. BY2018CV01630.

SALA 504. Sobre: COBRO DE DIENERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: FULANO DE TAL, FULANA DE TAL, ZUTANO DE TAL, ZUTANA DE TAL, A, B Y C COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION DE JOSE ESTEBA DIAZ BORIA

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 25 de marzo de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puer-

to 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 60 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 26 de marzo de 2021. En BAYAMON, Puerto Rico, el 26 de marzo de 2021. f/LAURA I SANTA SANCHEZ, Secretaria. f/VIVIAN J. SANABRIA, Sec Auxiliar.

60 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 30 de marzo de 2021. En GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, el 30 de marzo de 2021.

LCDA. LAURA I SANTA SANCHEZ, Secretaria. f/MAIRENI TRINTA MALDONADO, Sec Auxiliar.

LEGAL NOTICE

DEMANDANTE vs

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

SARAH DEL PILAR RIVERA PEREZ Demandante v.

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO, FULANO DE TAL, MENGANO MAS CUAL Y CORPORACION XYZ COMO PERSONAS DESCONOCIDAS POSIBLES POSEEDORAS DEL PAGARE EXTRAVIADO

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMER INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE CAMUY.

ANGEL LUIS LOPEZ IRIZARRY

R&G PREMIER BANK OF PUERTO RICO; SCOTIABANK DE PUERTO RICO; ORIENTAL BANK DE PUERTO RICO; FULANO DE TAL y SUTANO DE TAL

DEMANDADO CIVIL NÚM.: CM2020CV00360.

SOBRE: CANCELACION DE PAGARE EXTRAVIADO. Estados Unidos de América El Presidente de los Estados Unidos El Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico. SS.

A LOS DEMANDADOS

Demandado(a) ARRIBA MENCIONADOS: Civil: GB2020CV00768. SALA R & G Premier Bank Of 201. Sobre: CANCELACION DE HIPOTECA EN GARANTIA Puerto Rico; Scotiabank DE PAGARE EXTRAVIADO. de Puerto Rico; Fulano de NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENTal; Sutano de Tal. CIA POR EDICTO. El Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Camuy, A: FULANO DE TAL, MENGANO MAS CUAL dictó la siguiente providencia: Vista la solicitud soY CORPORACION XYZ ORDEN. bre publicación de edictos y la COMO PERSONAS demanda que se acompaña, DESCONOCIDAS para cancelar un pagaré a la POSIBLES POSEEDORAS orden de que se ha extraviado, y vistas las Reglas de ProceDEL PAGARE dimiento Civil vigentes, el TriEXTRAVIADO (Nombre de las partes a las que se le bunal ordena que se citen por edictos a los demandados, R & notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que sus- G Premier Bank Of Puerto Rico, cribe le notifica a usted que Scotiabank de Puerto Rico; Fuel 23 de marzo de 2021, este lano De Tal y Sutano de Tal en Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, su condición de posibles teneSentencia Parcial o Resolución dores desconocidos del pagaré en este caso, que ha sido debi- a la orden de por la suma de damente registrada y archivada Cincuenta y Cuatro Mil Cuatroen autos donde podrá usted en- cientos Dólares ($54,400.00), terarse detalladamente de los suscrito por Ana América Rotérminos de la misma. Esta no- dríguez Morales, conocida por tificación se publicará una sola Ana A. Rodríguez, conocida por vez en un periódico de circula- Ana América Rodríguez, el cual ción general en la Isla de Puer- pagaré es vencedero primero to Rico, dentro de los 10 días de diciembre de dos mil quince siguientes a su notificación. Y, (2015), habiendo sido suscrito siendo o representando usted el veintidós (22) de noviembre una parte en el procedimiento de mil novecientos noventa y sujeta a los términos de la Sen- cinco (1995). Los edictos se tencia, Sentencia Parcial o Re- publicarán en un periódico de solución, de la cual puede esta- circulación general una vez por blecerse recurso de revisión o semana durante dos (2) semaapelación dentro del término de nas consecutivas. Toda primera

The San Juan Daily Star mención de persona natural y/o jurídica que se mencione en el mismo, se identificará en letra tamaño 10 puntos y negrillas, conforme a lo dispuesto en las Reglas de Procedimiento Civil, 2009. Advertiran que las persona interesada deberá presentar su posición a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: http://unired.ramajudicial. pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación en la secretaria del Tribunal. Si usted deja de expresarse dentro del termino que se concede, el Tribunal podrá dictar sentencia, previo a escuchar la prueba de valor de la parte peticionaria en su contra, sin más citarle ni oírle, y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el Tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. DADA en Hatillo, Puerto Rico, a 24 de marzo de 2021. Firmado: Hon. Yadira Saavedra Perez, Jues Superior. Se le notifica que, de no contestar, o alegar en contra de la demanda radicada en este caso, previa notificación al demandante dentro de treinta días, contados desde la publicación del edicto, se le anotará rebeldía, sin más citarle ni oírle, y oída la evidencia del demandante, el Tribunal dictará sentencia concediendo el remedio solicitado. El abogado delos demandantes Ángel Luis López lrizarry, es el Lcdo. Noel A. Arce Bosques, Bufete De Abogados Arce & Arce, CSP., Calle Muñoz Rivera#10, Lares, Puerto Rico 00669, TEL.:1-787-8973112 y 787-897-8867, E-mail: noelarce@gmail.com y bufeteabogadosarceyarce@gmail. com. Expedido bajo mi firma y el sello del Tribunal para su publicación, hoy día 25 de marzo de 2021, en Hatillo, Puerto Rico. VIVIAN Y. FRESSE GONZALEZ, Sec Regional. SUHAIL SERRANO MOYA, Sec Auxiliar del Tribunal.

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Mercedes Marrero Robles compuesta por Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal como posibles herederos de nombres desconocidos, Centro de Recaudaciones Municipales; y a los Estados Unidos de América.

Demandado(a) Civil: Núm. TJ2020CV00090.

SALA 407. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA POR LA VIA ORDINARIA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

Duncan Maldonado Ejarque, P.O. Box 366221, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-6221; Tel (787) 622-7000, Fax (787) 6257001, Abogado de la Parte Demandante. Dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto, apercibiéndole que de no hacerlo así dentro del término indicado, el Tribunal podrá anotar su Rebeldía y dictar Sentencia, concediéndose el remedio solicitado sin más citarle(s) ni oirle(s).

EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y con el Sello del Tribunal. DADA hoy 18 de marzo de 2021, en Cayey, Puerto Rico. CARMEN A. PEREIRA ORTIZ, Secretaria.

CARMEN L. SOTO PLANAS, Sec Serv Sala.

A: Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal como DEMANDADOS posibles herederos de CIVIL NÚM.: CG2021CV00472. nombres desconocidos SOBRE: SUSTITUCIÓN DE LEGAL NOTICE de Ia Sucesión de Argelia PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. EM- ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO Mercedes Marrero Robles PLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUt/c/c Argelia Mercedes ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉ- NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA RICA, El Presidente de los Es- SALA SUPERIOR DE ARECIMarrero Robles t/c/c Argelia Marrero-Robles tados Unidos, El Estado Libre BO. Asociado de Puerto Rico.

BANCO POPULAR DE t/c/c Robles Argelia A la parte co-demandada: PUERTO RICO Marrero t/c/c Argelia M. JOHN DOE Y RICHARD Demandante vs.

Marrero, Robles t/c/c ROE, demandados RAMON REYES TORRES Argelia M. Robles t/c/c Demandado desconocidos cuya Marrero, Argelia t/c/c dirección se desconoce CIVIL NÚM. AR2019CV00717 Margelia Mercedes Se les notifica por este medio (403). SOBRE: COBRO DE DIMarrero Robles que en el caso del epígrafe se NERO (Ejecución de Hipoteca

(Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 26 de marzo de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 60 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta LEGAL NOTICE notificación, dirijo a usted esta Estado Libre Asociado de Puer- notificación que se considerará to Rico TRIBUNAL GENERAL hecha en la fecha de la publicaDE JUSTICIA Tribunal de Pri- ción de este edicto. Copia de mera Instancia Sala Superior esta notificación ha sido archide CAROLINA. vada en los autos de este caso, REVERSE MORTGAGE con fecha de 26 de marzo de 2021. En CAROLINA, Puerto FUNDING, LLC Rico, el 26 de marzo de 2021.

Demandante v.

LCDA. MARILYN APONTE ROSucesión de Argelia DRIGUEZ, Secretaria. f/MARY Mercedes Marrero D CARRASQUILLO BETANRobles t/c/c Argelia COURT, Sec Auxiliar.

Mercedes Marrero Robles t/c/c Argelia MarreroRobles t/c/c Robles Argelia Marrero t/c/c Argelia M. Marrero, Robles t/c/c Argelia M. Robles t/c/c Marrero, Argelia t/c/c Margelia

Vs.

DORAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION AHORA BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Y/O FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO; RICARDO RIVERA RODRÍGUEZ, MARÍA DEL CARMEN TORRES RIVERA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES DESCONOCIDOS

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

SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC

solicita la SUSTITUCION DE UN PAGARE EXTRAVIADO notarizado bajo el testimonio núm. 769 a favor de Doral Mortgage Corporation, o a su orden, por la suma de $83,436.00, devengando intereses a razón del 7.5% por ciento anual, vencedero el primero (1ro) de mayo de 2029, garantizado con hipoteca constituida mediante escritura número 161 otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico el 7 de mayo de 1999, ante el Notario Ivonne González Medrano, la cual consta inscrita al Folio 206 del Tomo 385 de Cayey, finca número 14,173, inscripción Quinta (5ta) y última. Este Tribunal ha ordenado que se le(s) cite a usted(es) por edicto que se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general. Por tratarse de una obligación hipotecaria y pudiendo usted tener interés en este caso o quedar afectando por el remedio solicitado, se le emplaza por este edicto que se publicará una vez en un periódico de circulación diaria general de Puerto Rico. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https:// unired.ramajudicial.pr/sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal y notifique copia de la Contestación de la Demanda a las oficinas de CARDONA & MALDONADO LAW OFFICES, P.S.C. ATENCION al Lcdo.

por la Vía Ordinaria). EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: Público en General A: RAMON REYES TORRES

Yo, ANGEL DE J. TORRES PEREZ, 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 22 de abril de 2021 a las 10:30 de la mañana en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Arecibo, Arecibo, 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 Arecibo 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 29 de abril de 2021, a las 10:30 de la mañana y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una tercera subasta el día 6 de mayo de 2021, a las 10:30 de la mañana en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue:

URBANA: Solar radicado en las Calles Santiago, hoy, Puro Girau y Santa Isabel antes, hoy Antonio Figueroa, de esta Ciudad de Arecibo, Puerto Rico, midiendo DIEZ PUNTO DIECISIETE (10.17) METROS por su lado NORTE, o sea, la Calle Antonio Figueras; por el SUR, en DIEZ PUNTO CERO DOS (10.02) METROS, o sea, la Calle Pedro Girau; por su lado ESTE, en CATORCE PUNTO CERO CUATRO (14.04) METROS; y por su lado OESTE, en CATORCE PUNTO CERO CUATRO (14.04) METROS y en lindes por el NORTE, con Calle Antonio Figueras; por el SUR, con la Calle Puro Girau; por el ESTE, con propiedad de Francisco Aguirre y Sucesión Benito Martínez; y por el OESTE, con propiedad de Félix Mauro Ginorio hoy Francisco Román. Contiene una casa construida en concreto y bloques de cemento, techada del mismo material que mide VEINTE PIES CUATRO PULGADAS (20’4”) de frente colindando con la Calle Antonio Figueras que es su frente por TREINTA Y CUATRO PIES (34’) de fondo. Consta de cuatro (4) dormitorios, comedor, cocina y baño. La escritura de hipoteca se encuentra inscrita al folio 60 vuelto del tomo 1043 de Arecibo, Registro de la Propiedad de Arecibo, Sección Primera, finca número 8,849, inscripción vigésima. La dirección física de la propiedad antes descrita es: Número 113, Calle Antonio Figueroa, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. La subasta se llevará a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma de $25,302.21 de principal, intereses al 8.50% anual, desde el día 1ro. de febrero de 2017, hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad de $3,280.00 estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, más recargos acumulados, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta para el inmueble será de $32,800.00 y de ser necesaria una segunda subasta, la cantidad mínima será equivalente a 2/3 partes de aquella, o sea, la suma de $21,866.67 y de ser necesaria una tercera subasta, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado, es decir, la suma de $16,400.00. Si se declara desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si esta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el

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momento de la adjudicación y que todo licitador acepta como suficiente la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad a ser vendida en pública subasta se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Podrán concurrir como postores a todas las subastas los titulares de créditos hipotecarios vigentes y posteriores a la hipoteca que se cobra o ejecuta, si alguno o que figuren como tales en la certificación registral y que podrán utilizar el montante de sus créditos o parte de alguno en sus ofertas.

Si la oferta aceptada es por cantidad mayor a la suma del crédito o créditos preferentes al suyo, al obtener la buena pro del remate, deberá satisfacer en el mismo acto, en efectivo o en cheque de gerente, la totalidad del crédito hipotecario que se ejecuta y la de cualesquiera otro créditos posteriores al que se ejecuta pero preferente al suyo. El exceso constituirá abono total o parcial en su propio crédito. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Arecibo, Puerto Rico, a 29 de marzo de 2021. ANGEL DE J. TORRES PEREZ, Alguacil, ALGUACIL TRIBUNAL SALA SUPERIOR DE ARECIBO.

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

DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Demandante V.

BEATRIZ LILIANA NEGRON RAMIREZ; CONYUGE DESCONOCIDO BEATRIZ LILIANA NEGRON RAMIREZ; LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS; POSEEDOR DESCONOCIDO; LA CORPORACION DE RENOVACION URBANA Y VIVIENDA DE PUERTO RICO

Demandados Civil Núm.: KCD2015-1754.

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

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

Certifico y Hago Constar: Que en cumplimiento con el Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por el (la) Secretario(a) del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor en efectivo, cheque gerente, giro postal, cheque certificado en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América al nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en mi oficina ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, el 21 DE ABRIL DE 2021, A LAS 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA, todo derecho título, participación o interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: Numero de Catastro: Propiedad Horizontal: CONDOMINIO LOS ALMENDROS PLAZA (VBC-72) de Sabana Llana. Apartamento: 310 TORRE II Cabida: 905.7 Metros Cuadrados. PARA MAYOR CLARIDAD SE DESCRIBE COMO SIGUE: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: URBANA - Residential apartment number 310, is irregular in shape and located in “Building B” of Condominio ‘Los Almendros, VBC72, which is located in Sabana Llana Ward of the municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a superficial area of 905.70 square feet. Measuring 38 lineal feet and 6 inches in width at its northern wall; 31 lineal feet and 0 inches plus 7 lineal feet and 6 inches in width at its southern wall, 17 lineal feet and 1 inches plus 8 lineal feet and 0 inches in length at its western wall, and 25 lineal feet and 1 inches in length at its eastern wall. It is bounded on the North, by the exterior wall of the building; on the South, by the corridor, on the East, by apartment 309; and on the West, by apartment 311 and the stairways. The main entrance faces the corridor. This unit consist of a living-dinning room, three bedroom with a closet each. one bathroom, a hallway with a finen closet anda kitchen. The bathroom includes a bathtub, wash basin and toilet, anda kitchen a two part cabinet with space for a refrigerator, space for a stove and a breakfast counter. Le corresponde a este apartamento en los elementos comunes generales de 0.396926%. Le corresponde en forma exclusiva, permanente e inseparable el estacionamiento numero 195, debidamente demarcado

y numerado de conformidad con el plano de area de estacionamiento. Este apartamento esta localizado en la Torre II Norte del referido Condominio.

Se separa de la finca #19,769 al folio 101 del tomo 494 SLL. Propiedad localizada en: Apt. 310, Torre 2, Los Almendros, Río Piedras, PR 00924. Según figuran en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas anteriores o preferentes: Nombre del Titular: N/A. Suma de la Carga: N/A. Fecha de Vencimiento: N/A. Según figuran en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas posteriores a la inscripción del crédito ejecutante: Nombre del Titular: N/A. Suma de la Carga: N/A. Fecha de Vencimiento: N/A. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad de la propiedad y que todas las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito ejecutante antes descritos, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistentes. El rematante acepta dichas cargas y gravámenes anteriores, y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se establece como tipo mínimo de subasta la suma de $60,000.00, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la escritura de hipoteca. De ser necesaria una SEGUNDA SUBASTA por declararse desierta la primera, la misma se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, el 28 DE ABRIL DE 2021, A LAS 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA y se establece como mínima para dicha segunda subasta la suma de $40,000.00, 2/3 partes del tipo mínimo establecido originalmente. Si tampoco se produce remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se establece como mínima para la TERCERA SUBASTA, la suma de $30,000.00, la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado y dicha subasta se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, el de 5 DE MAYO DE 2021, A LAS 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para, con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante, el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor ascendente a la suma de $48,641.61 de principal, intereses al tipo del 5.25000% anual según ajustado desde el día 1 de diciembre de 2013 hasta el pago de la deuda en su totalidad, más la suma de $6,000.00 por concepto de honorarios de abogado y costas autorizadas por el Tribunal, más las cantidades que se adeudan mensualmente por concepto de seguro hipotecario, cargos por

24 demora, y otros adeudados que se hagan en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca. La venta en pública subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA, si esto fuera necesario, a los efectos de que cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha subasta. Se notifica a todos los interesados que las actas y demás constancias del expediente de este caso están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables para ser examinadas por los (las) interesados (as). Y para su publicación en el periódico The San Juan Daily Star, que es un diario de circulación general en la isla de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, así como para su publicación en los sitios públicos de Puerto Rico. Expedido en San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy día 17 de marzo de 2021. EDWIN E. LÓPEZ MULERO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANClA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN, SALA SUPERIOR.

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 23 de marzo de 2021. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 23 de marzo de 2021. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. ELIBETH M. TORRES ALICEA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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OBET VICTORIANO ORTIZ LOPEZ Peticionario VS

EX- PARTE

CIVIL NUM: MZ2020CV01177.

SOBRE: EXPEDIENTE DE DOMINIO. EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU. EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.

A: TODA PERSONA INTERESADA, A TODA PERSONA QUE TENGA O PUEDA TENER ALGUN DERECHO REAL SOBRE LA PROPIEDAD OBJETO DE LA PRESENTE WILMINGTON SAVINGS ACCION, A LAS FUND SOCIETY, FSB AS PERSONAS IGNORADAS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH O DESCONOCIDAS MORTGAGE LOAN A QUIENES PUEDA TRUST D PERJUDICAR LA Demandante V. INSCRIPCION Y EN ORIENTAL BANK GENERAL A TODA & TRUST Y DLJ PERSONA QUE DESEE MORTGAGE CAPITAL OPONERSE. INC, JOHN DOE, JANE POR LA PRESENTE se les noDOE LEGAL NOTICE

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Demandado(a) Civil: BY2019CV04587. 702.

Sobre: SUSTITUCIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: JOHN DOE, JANE DOE. (Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 19 de marzo de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla

tifica que comparezcan, si creyeren que les conviene, ante este TRIBUNAL dentro de los TREINTA (30) DIAS a contar de la fecha de la última publicación de este Edicto y exponer lo que a sus derechos convenga en el expediente promovido por la parte promovente para adquirir su dominio sobre la siguiente propiedad: RUSTICA: Porción de terreno sita en los barrios Palmarejo y Candelaria de Lajas, Puerto Rico, constante de nueve cuerdas con noventa y cinco céntimos (9.95) equivalentes a tres hectáreas, noventa una áreas, siete centiáreas y cuarenta y ocho miliáreas, colindante al NORTE con terrenos que se adjudicaran a María Cristina Ortiz Ortiz; al

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SUR, con la carretera estatal número trescientos seis y José Irizarry Ramos; al ESTE la quebrada Margara y al OESTE con Armando Ortiz. Enclava en este solar una estructura de hormigón y bloques dedicada a vivienda. El peticionario Obet Victoriano Ortiz López adquirió privativamente la propiedad al adjudicársele los bienes de la herencia de su fallecido padre Osvaldo Ortiz Ortiz. Se le adjudico mediante la escritura 10 otorgada en Lajas, Puerto Rico el día 18 de abril del 2015 ante el Notario Público Julio Enrique Pancorbo. Posteriormente aclarada la descripción de la finca y su cabida por la escritura 49, otorgada en Lajas, Puerto Rico el día 17 de julio de 2020 ante el Notario Público Ramón Guillermo Vélez Rivera titulada Acta Aclaratoria sobre corrección de adjudicación de finca rustica. La finca de nueve punto noventa y cinco cuerdas (9.95 cdas) descrita en el hecho segundo precedente se le adjudico por herencia a Osvaldo Ortiz Ortiz quien era casado con Georgina López y era el padre del peticionario. Don Osvaldo Ortiz Ortiz quien adquirió privativamente la propiedad de su abuela Antonio Vélez Del Toro según expresa la escritura 149, otorgada el 12 de agosto de 1961, sobre adjudicación hereditaria, otorgada en San German, Puerto Rico ante el Notario Público José Martin Betancourt. La finca de nueve punto noventa y cinco cuerdas (9.95 cdas) fue mensurada por el agrimensor Rafael Rivera Vargas con licencia 5979, quien realizo la mensura del predio y la misma resulto con la cabida que se describe a continuación: RUSTICA: Porción de terreno sita en el Barrio Palmarejo y Barrio Candelaria del término municipal de Lajas, Puerto Rico, compuesto de TREINTA Y CUATRO MIL SETECIENTOS NOVENTA PUNTO CERO VEINTITRES METROS CUADRADOS (34,790.0023 m/c), equivalentes a OCHO PUNTO OCHO MIL QUINIENTAS QUINCE CUERDAS (8.8515 cdas). Colinda por el NORTE, con terrenos de María Cristina Ortiz Ortiz; por el SUR con la carretera estatal número trescientos seis (306) y José Irizarry Ramos; por el ESTE con la quebrada Margara y por el OESTE con Armando Ortiz, antes, hoy Urbanización Rivera. Enclava en este solar una estructura de hormigón y bloques dedicada a vivienda.

El terreno descrito no tiene inscripción registral ante el Registro de la Propiedad de San German, Puerto Rico. Ambos predios tributan bajo el mismo número catastral: 357-000009-52-001. Deberán notificar con copia de sus alegaciones a la representación legal del

promovente: LCDO. RAMON GUILLERMO VELEZ RIVERA, con dirección postal Apartado 604 Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico 00623, número de teléfono: 787-851-7777. En Mayaguez, Puerto Rico hoy 4 de marzo de 2021. LIC NORMA G. SANTANA IRIZARRY, SECRETARIA REGIONAL II. POR: JAZMIN SANABRIA TORRES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIB I.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE GUAYNABO

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE GUAYNABO

AIDA MERCEDES CLAVEROL RUIZ Demandantes Vs.

R & G MORTGAGE CORPORATION; SCOTIABANK DE PUERTO RICO; MUNICIPIO DE SAN JUAN; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSDemandados TANCIA SALA DE SAN SECaso Núm.: GB2021CV00104.

BASTIAN Salón Núm.: 201. Sobre: CANBANCO POPULAR DE CELACIÓN PAGARÉ EXTRAPUERTO RICO VIADO. EMPLAZAMIENTO Demandante Vs. POR EDICTO. ESTADOS GUMERCINDO UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL MONTALVO CRESPO, PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTACONFESORA BELTRÁN DOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO GONZÁLEZ Y LA RICO, SS.

SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandada Civil Núm.: SS2020CV00434.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO.

A: GUMERCINDO MONTALVO CRESPO, CONFESORA BELTRÁN GONZÁLEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS.

Por la presente se le emplaza a usted y se le requiere para que dentro del término de TREINTA (30) días desde la fecha de la Publicación por Edicto de este Emplazamiento, notifique a la LCDA. GINA H. FERRER MEDINA, Condominio Las Nereidas, Local 1-B, Calle Méndez Vigo esquina Amador Ramírez Silva, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 00680; Apartado 2342, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 00681-2342, Teléfonos: (787) 832-9620 y (845) 345-3985, Abogada de la Parte Demandante, cuya dirección es la que queda indicada, copia de su Contestación a la Demanda, radicando el original de dicha Contestación en el Tribunal de SAN SEBASTIAN.Copia de la Demanda, así como de este Emplazamiento, podrán ser obtenidas en la Secretaría de este Tribunal, apercibiéndose que en caso de no hacerlo usted así dentro del término indicado, podrá anotarse la rebeldía en su contra concediendo el remedio solicitado en la Demanda sin más citarle ni oírle.

Expido bajo mi firma y el sello del Tribunal, hoy 04 de febrero de 2021. SARAHÍ REYES PÉREZ, SECRETARIA. IVELISSE ROBLES MATHEWS, SUBSECRETARIA.

A: R & G MORTGAGE CORPORATION; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE TENEDORES DESCONOCIDOS O SEA LA PARTE DEMANDADA DE EPÍGRAFE ARRIBA MENCIONADA.

Queda emplazado y notificado de que en este Tribunal se ha radicado una demanda en su contra sobre Cancelación de Pagaré Extraviado. Se le notifica para que comparezca ante el Tribunal dentro del término de treinta (30) días a partir de la publicación de este edicto y exponer lo que a sus derechos convenga, en el presente caso.

Se le notifica que deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https:// unired.ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Bayamón y enviando copia a la parte demandante: Lcdo. Marcos Raúl Cortés Reyes (RUA 18745), PO BOX 195337, San Juan, PR 00919, Tel. 787-302-0014, email mcorteslaw@apontecortes.com. Se le apercibe y notifica que, si no contesta la demanda radicada en su contra dentro del término de treinta (30) días de la publicación de este edicto, se le anotará rebeldía en su contra y se dictará sentencia en su contra, conforme se solicita en la Demanda, sin más citársele, ni oírsele. Expedido bajo mi firma y Sello del Tribunal, hoy 3 de marzo de 2021. LCDA LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. MAIRENI TRINTA, SUB-SECRETARIA.

APEX BANK

Demandante V.

GIANCARLO RODRÍGUEZ PARRILLA

Demandado Civil Núm.: D2CD2017-0129.

(207). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA. El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Guaynabo, hago saber a la parte demandada GIANCARLO RODRÍGUEZ PARRILLA, y al PÚBLICO EN GENERAL; que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el 19 de octubre de 2020, por la Secretaría del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta por el precio mínimo de $225,000.00 y al mejor postor, pagadero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o giro postal, a nombre del alguacil del tribunal, la propiedad que se describe a continuación: [APT. 6-L COND. LINCOLN PARK, GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO 00969]. Propiedad Horizontal: Apartamento #6-L. Apartamento residencial de forma irregular, localizado en la quinta planta del ala Oeste del Condominio conocido como Lincoln Park, situado en el Municipio de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de 2171.2190 pies cuadrados equivalentes a 278.7052 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte en una distancia de 32’11” con el apartamento 6-K; por el Sur en una distancia de 32’11” con área exterior; por el Este en una distancia de 24’ con el apartamento 7-I y área exterior y por el Oeste en una distancia de 31’2 7/8” con recibidor común y área exterior. En su segunda planta por el Norte, en una distancia de 37’3” con el apartamento 6-K; por el Sur en una distancia de 41’7” con área exterior; por el Este en una distancia de 27’2” con el apartamento 7-I y área exterior y por el Oeste en una distancia de 31’3 1/8” con área exterior; por el Norte en 38’9” con apartamento 6-K; por el Sur en una distancia de 37’3”con área exterior; por el Este en una distancia de 27’2” con apartamento 7-1 y por el Oeste en una distancia de 24’8” con área exterior. La puerta de entrada de este apartamento esta situado en su lindero Oeste. Consta de tres plantas que principalmente incluyen sala, comedor, tres habitaciones, tres baños y medio

cocina, lavandería, tres terrazas y estudio. Le corresponde un espacio de estacionamiento con capacidad para dos vehículos identificados con el 6-L. Este apartamento tiene una participación en los elementos comunes del condominio de 1.1527%. Finca 40524 inscrita al folio 120 del tomo 1161 de Guaynabo, Registro de la Propiedad de Guaynabo. La finca antes descrita se encuentra afecta a los siguientes gravámenes: (i) HIPOTECA en garantía de pagaré a favor de RG Premier Bank of PR, o a su orden, por la suma de $197,800.00 con intereses al 7.50% annual, con vencimiento 1 de junio de 2031, constituida por la escritura 62 otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 17 de mayo de 2001, ante el notario Wilfredo A. Miguez e inscrita al folio 120 del Tomo 1161 de Guaynabo, finca 40524, inscripción 1ra, Registro de la Propiedad de Guaynabo. (ii) HIPOTECA en garantía de pagaré a favor de Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria de Puerto Rico, o a su orden, por la suma de $225,000.00 con intereses al 6.8750% annual, con vencimiento 1 de julio de 2036, constituida por la escritura 134 otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 28 de junio de 2006, ante el notario Ernesto A. Meléndez Pérez e inscrita al folio 111 del Tomo 1337 de Guaynabo, finca 40524, inscripción 7ma, Registro de la Propiedad de Guaynabo. Modificada la hipoteca antes descrita a $207,569.92 de principal con intereses al 3.850% hasta el 1 de julio de 2019, luego al 6.875% y vencimiento 1 de julio de 2056, según consta de la escritura 181 otorgada en San Juan el 6 de julio de 2016 ante el notario Juan A. Martínez Romero e inscrita sistema Karibe de Guaynabo, finca #40524, inscripción 9na, Registro de la Propiedad de Guaynabo. (iii) Al asiento 2020-084778-GU01, el 30 de octubre de 2020, se presentó Orden del 9 de septiembre de 2020, expedido en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Guaynabo, en caso civil GB2019CV00532, sobre cancelación de pagaré extraviado por la suma de $197,800.00. La hipoteca objeto de esta ejecución es la que ha quedado descrita en el inciso (ii). La hipoteca preferente descrita en el inciso (i) fue cancelada en el caso civil GB2019CV00532 según está descrito en el inciso (iii). Será celebrada la subasta para con el importe de la misma satisfacer la sentencia dicta el 27 de junio de 2018, mediante la cual se condenó a la parte demandada pagar a la parte demandante la suma de $194,934.72 de principal, más intereses que continuarán acumulándose al 3.85% anual desde el día 1 de

septiembre de 2016 hasta el saldo total, $805.17 de escrow balance, $139.04 de cargos por atrasos, y $22,500.00 de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, más cualquier otro desembolso que haya efectuado o efectúe la parte demandante durante la tramitación de este caso para otros adelantos de conformidad con el Contrato Hipotecario, incluyendo primas de seguro de hipoteca, prima de seguro de siniestro y cargos por demora. La PRIMERA SUBASTA será celebrada el día 3 DE MAYO DE 2021 A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la oficina del Alguacil, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la cantidad de $225,000.00, sin admitirse oferta inferior. De no haber remate ni adjudicación, celebraré SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 10 DE MAYO DE 2021 A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar, en la que servirá como tipo mínimo, dos terceras (2/3) partes del precio pactado para la primera subasta, o sea, $150,000.00. Si no hubiese remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, celebraré TERCERA SUBASTA el día 17 DE MAYO DE 2021 A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar en la que regirá como tipo mínimo, la mitad del precio pactado para la primera subasta, o sea, $112,500.00. El Alguacil que suscribe hizo constar que toda licitación deberá hacerse para pagar su importe en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América, de acuerdo con la Ley y de acuerdo con lo anunciado en este Aviso de Subasta. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables. Se entiende que todo licitador que comparezca a la subasta señalada en este caso acepta como bastante la titulación que da base a la misma. Se entiende que cualquier carga y/o gravamen anterior y/o preferente, si la hubiere al crédito que da base a esta ejecución continuará subsistente, entendiéndose, además, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción cualquier parte del remanente del precio de licitación. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las perso-

The San Juan Daily Star nas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Vendida o adjudicada la finca o derecho hipotecado y consignado el precio correspondiente, en esa misma fecha o fecha posterior, el alguacil que celebró la subasta procederá a otorgar la correspondiente escritura pública de traspaso en representación del dueño o titular de los bienes hipotecados, ante el notario que elija el adjudicatario o comprador, quien deberá abonar el importe de tal escritura. El alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial al nuevo dueño, si así se lo solicita dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la confirmación de la venta o adjudicación.

Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del deudor la ocupen. Y PARA CONOCIMIENTO DE LOS LICITADORES Y DEL PUBLICO EN GENERAL y para su publicación de acuerdo con la Ley, expido el presente Edicto bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal. En Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, hoy 12 de marzo de 2021.

FRANCES TORRES CONTRERAS, ALGUACIL #325, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE GUAYNABO.

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DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Demandante V.

LA SUCESION DE ABRAHAM LOPEZ REYES COMPUESTA POR JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE; MIRTHA FLOR JIMENEZ ALVAREZ T/C/C MIRIA FLOR JIMENEZ ALVAREZ; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES; DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA

Demandados Civil Núm.: CD2016-0472.

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

TADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO anotación “A”. Se entenderá LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUER- que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad de la proTO RICO, SS. piedad y que todas las cargas A: LA PARTE DEMANDADA, AL (A LA) y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito ejecutanSECRETARIO( A) DE te antes descritos, si los hubieHACIENDA DE PUERTO re, continuarán subsistentes.

RICO Y AL PÚBLICO El rematante acepta dichas cargas y gravámenes anterioGENERAL: Certifico y Hago Constar: Que res, y queda subrogado en la en cumplimiento con el Manda- responsabilidad de los mismos, miento de Ejecución de Senten- sin destinarse a su extinción el cia que me ha sido dirigido por precio del remate. Se establece el (la) Secretario(a) del Tribunal como tipo mínimo de subasta la de Primera Instancia, Sala Su- suma de $125,000.00, según perior de Camuy, en el caso de acordado entre las partes en el epígrafe procederá a vender en precio pactado en la escritura pública subasta al mejor postor de hipoteca. De ser necesaria en efectivo, cheque gerente, una SEGUNDA SUBASTA por giro postal, cheque certificado declararse desierta la primera, en moneda legal de los Esta- la misma se celebrará en mi ofidos Unidos de América al nom- cina, ubicada en el Tribunal de bre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de CaPrimera Instancia, en mi oficina muy, el 12 DE MAYO DE 2021 ubicada en el Tribunal de Pri- A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA, mera Instancia, Sala de Camuy, y se establece como mínima el 5 DE MAYO DE 2021 A LAS para dicha segunda subasta la 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA, todo de- suma de $83,333.33, dos tercerecho título, participación o inte- ras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo rés que le corresponda a la par- establecido originalmente. Si te demandada o cualquiera de tampoco se produce remate ni ellos en el inmueble hipotecado adjudicación en la segunda suobjeto de ejecución que se des- basta, se establece como mínicribe a continuación: RÚSTICA: ma para la TERCERA SUBASParcela marcada con el número TA, la suma de $62,500.00, la 10-A en el plano de parcelación mitad (1/2) del precio pactado y de la comunidad rural Piedra dicha subasta se celebrará en Gorda del término municipal de mi oficina, ubicada en el TribuCamuy, con una cabida superfi- nal de Primera Instancia, Sala cial de 1,228.67 metros cuadra- de Camuy, el 19 DE MAYO DE dos. En lindes por el NORTE, 2021 A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑAcon calle número 1 de la comu- NA. Dicha subasta se llevará nidad; por el SUR, con parcelas a cabo para, con su producto número 7 y 48 de la comuni- satisfacer a la parte demandandad; por el ESTE, con parcela te, el importe de la Sentencia número 9-A de la comunidad; dictada a su favor ascendente y por el OESTE, con parcela a la suma de $109,773.75 de 10 de la comunidad. Propie- principal, intereses al tipo del dad localizada en: SR 119 KM 6.37500% anual según ajusta10 LOT A-410, Barrio Piedra do desde el día 1 de mayo de Gorda, Camuy, PR 00627. Se- 2015 hasta el pago de la deuda gún figuran en la certificación en su totalidad, más la suma registral, la propiedad objeto de $12,500.00 por concepto de ejecución está gravada por de honorarios de abogado y las siguientes cargas anterio- costas autorizadas por el Trires o preferentes: Nombre del bunal, más las cantidades que Titular: N/A. Suma de la Carga: se adeudan mensualmente por N/A. Fecha de Vencimiento: concepto de seguro hipotecaN/A. Según figuran en la certi- rio, cargos por demora, y otros ficación registral, la propiedad adeudados que se hagan en objeto de ejecución está gra- virtud de la escritura de hipotevada por las siguientes cargas ca. La venta en pública subasposteriores a la inscripción del ta de la referida propiedad se crédito ejecutante: A. AVISO verificará libre de toda carga o DE DEMANDA con fecha 20 gravamen posterior que afecte de junio de 2016 radicada en el la mencionada finca, a cuyo Tribunal de Primera Instancia, efecto se notificará se hace saSala de Arecibo en el caso ci- ber la fecha, hora y sitio de la vil número CD2016-472 sobre PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERcobro de dinero y ejecución de CERA SUBASTA, si esto fuera hipoteca; Ditech Financial LLC necesario, a los efectos de que FKA Green Tree Servicing LLC, cualquier persona o persodemandante v. Abraham López nas con algún interés puedan Reyes, su esposa Mirta Flor comparecer a la celebración Jiménez Álvarez y la Sociedad de dicha subasta. Se notifica Legal de Bienes Gananciales a todos los interesados que las compuesta por ambos, deman- actas y demás constancias del dados. Por la misma se reclama expediente de este caso están el pago del préstamo Hipoteca- disponibles en la Secretaría rio garantizado con la Hipoteca del Tribunal durante horas lapor $109,773.00, más otras su- borables para ser examinadas mas. Anotada el 2 de noviem- por los (las) interesados (as). Y bre de 2016 al Tomo de sistema para su publicación en el perióKaribe de Camuy, finca 14760, dico The San Juan Daily Star,

Thursday, April 1, 2021 que es un diario de circulación general en la isla de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, así como para su publicación en los sitios públicos de Puerto Rico. Expedido en Camuy, Puerto Rico, hoy día 4 de marzo de 2021. WILFREDO OLMO SALAZAR, ALGUACIL REGIONAL. LUIS E. ROMÁN CARRERO, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE CAMUY.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

SUCESIÓN DE ESTHER INGLES TRAVERZO COMPUESTA POR MARIA INGLES RODRIGUEZ, FULANO DE TAL Y ZUTANO DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: SS2019CV00408.

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

EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: PÚBLICO EN GENERAL. A: SUCESIÓN DE ESTHER INGLES TRAVERZO COMPUESTA POR MARIA INGLES RODRIGUEZ, FULANO DE TAL Y ZUTANO DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS.

Yo, ALEXIS J. SOTO PUJOLS, Alguacil Auxiliar #709, 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 7 DE MAYO DE 2021 A LAS 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Sebastián, San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, venderé en Pública Subasta la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria al mejor postor quien hará el pago en dinero en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del o la Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de San Sebastián 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 14 DE MAYO DE 2021 A LAS 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el 21 DE MAYO DE 2021 A LAS 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado.

La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar de forma irregular marcado con el número Nueve (9) del Bloque “C”, de la URBANIZACIÓN JARDINES DE GUATEMALA, en el Barrio Guatemala, radicado en el término municipal de San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de TRESCIENTOS SESENTA Y OCHO PUNTO NOVENTA Y UNO (368.91) METROS CUADRADOS. En linderos: NORTE, en DOCE PUNTO NOVENTA Y SEIS (12.96) METROS, con la Calle número Tres (3) de la misma Urbanización; SUR, en CATORCE PUNTO CERO SIETE (14.07) METROS, con terrenos de Sucesión Pérez; ESTE, en VEINTE PUNTO OCHOCIENTOS DOS (20.802) METROS, con el Río Guatemala; y por el OESTE, en VEINTIDÓS PUNTO CERO CERO (22.00) METROS, con el solar número Diez (10) de la misma Urbanización. La escritura de hipoteca se encuentra inscrita al folio 217 del tomo 569 de San Sebastián, Registro de la Propiedad de San Sebastián, finca número 10,331, inscripción Séptima. La dirección física de la propiedad antes descrita es: C-9 CALLE 3, JARDINES DE GUATEMALA, SAN SEBASTIAN PR 00685-0000. La subasta se llevará a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma de $47,924.45 de principal, intereses al 5.875% anual, desde el día 1ro. de octubre de 2017, hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad de $6,460.00 estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado más recargos acumulados, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta para el inmueble será de $64,600.00 y de ser necesaria una segunda subasta, la cantidad mínima será equivalente a 2/3 partes de aquella, o sea, la suma de $43,066.67 y de ser necesaria una tercera subasta, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado, es decir, la suma de $32,300.00. Si se declara desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si esta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente.

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Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación y que todo licitador acepta como suficiente la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad a ser vendida en pública subasta se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Podrán concurrir como postores a todas las subastas los titulares de créditos hipotecarios vigentes y posteriores a la hipoteca que se cobra o ejecuta, si alguno o que figuren como tales en la certificación registral y que podrán utilizar el montante de sus créditos o parte de alguno en sus ofertas. Si la oferta aceptada es por cantidad mayor a la suma del crédito o créditos preferentes al suyo, al obtener la buena pro del remate, deberá satisfacer en el mismo acto, en efectivo o en cheque de gerente, la totalidad del crédito hipotecario que se ejecuta y la de cualesquiera otro créditos posteriores al que se ejecuta pero preferente al suyo. El exceso constituirá abono total o parcial en su propio crédito. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, a 4 de marzo de 2021. ALEXIS SOTO PUJOLS, Alguacil Auxiliar #709, ALGUACIL del TRIBUNAL, SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN SEBASTIAN.

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

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST D Demandante Vs.

HECTOR LUIS SANTIAGO ROSA; LA SUCESION DE LYDIA HERNANDEZ VAZQUEZ COMPUESTA POR LUZ DELIA PENA HERNANDEZ, NOEL MOJICA HERNANDEZ, ANAIDA PENA HERNANDEZ, JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE; SECRETARIO DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE DESARROLLO URBANO

Y VIVIENDA DE ESTADOS UNIDOS; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA; DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA DE PUERTO RICO; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INTREGOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Demandados Civil Núm.: LO2019CV00131.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y 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, SS.

A: NOEL MOJICA HERNANDEZ.

Queden emplazados y notificados que en este Tribunal se ha radicado Demanda sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, en la que se alega que usted(es) le adeuda(n) a la demandante lo siguiente: La suma de $57,805.45 de principal más los intereses sobre dichas sumas devengados desde el día 1 de febrero de 2019, más aquellos a devengarse hasta el pago total de la deuda a razón 4.50000% anual, más las primas de seguro hipotecario y riesgo, recargos por demora y cualesquiera otras cantidades pactadas en la escritura de hipoteca desde la fecha antes mencionada y hasta la fecha del total pago de las mismas, más la suma estipulada de $7,510.00 por concepto de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado incurridos por concepto de un préstamo hipotecario.

Se advierte que debe presentar al tribunal su alegación responsiva a la demanda dentro de los TREINTA (30) DÍAS de haber sido diligenciado este emplazamiento, excluyéndose el día del diligenciamiento. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), el cual podrá acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar Sentencia en Rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la Demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su discreción, lo entiende procedente. Favor de enviar alegación responsiva a: Tromberg, Morris & Poulin, LLC Lcda. Edmy Cortijo Villock R.U.A. 18,126 1515 South Federal Highway, Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33432 Tel. 877-338-4101 / Fax 561-338-4077

prservice@tmppllc.com De no recibir su contestación a la demanda dentro del término de treinta (30) días siguientes a la fecha de publicación de este edicto, la parte demandante podrá solicitar que se le anote la rebeldía, y que se dicte sentencia en su contra concediendo el remedio solicitado en la demanda, sin más citarle ni oírle. Se enviará al Demandado copia del Emplazamiento y la Demanda dentro del término de diez (10) días de esta publicación a su última dirección conocida.

EXPEDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA, y el sello de este Tribunal, en Carolina, Puerto Rico, hoy día 17 de marzo de 2021. LCDA. MARILYN APONTE RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. MYRIAM I. FIGUEROA PASTRANA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Parte Demandante VS.

OLGA MIRIAM OLAVE TRUJILLO; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA

Parte Demandada CIVIL NÚM: SJ2019CV03962 (604). SOBRE: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA (IN REM). NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

A: OLGA MIRIAM OLAVE TRUJILLO

LA SECRETARIA que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 26 de marzo de 2021, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 60 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 29 de marzo de 2021. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 29 de marzo de 2021. Griselda Rodríguez Collado, Secretaria Regional. f/ Elsa Magaly Candelario Cabrera, Secretaria Auxiliar del Tribunal I.

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The San Juan Daily Star

How blowing up college sports became a rallying cry for some in Washington

By ALAN BLINDER

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amogi Huma, a former college football player, had been at a Justice Department lectern for eight seconds when he began an excoriation of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

The governing body of college sports was, he declared, “a predatory economic cartel that treats players like university property rather than people.”

Huma had long used similar language as the leader of the National College Players Association, an advocacy group. But his 2019 speech to a roomful of antitrust experts at the Robert F. Kennedy Building signaled a shift in Washington. Less than a decade earlier, Huma recalled, federal law enforcement officials had told him that the capital’s political climate did not support action against the NCAA. Now he was being invited to speak on Pennsylvania Avenue.

“More and more people find what the NCAA is doing is just patently unacceptable in terms of their treatment of athletes,” said Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., who played football at Stanford University and has championed a proposal that would compel colleges to share athletics profits with some players. The association, he added, was “not realizing the moral view of this has really grown or shifted.”

The NCAA is embroiled in perhaps the most crucial stretch of its long relationship with Washington, where top government officials have increasingly voiced doubts about the management and restrictions of college sports.

On Wednesday, the 115th anniversary of the NCAA’s founding under pressure from President Theodore Roosevelt, the Supreme Court was slated to hear the association’s appeal in a case about caps on certain benefits for student-athletes. This summer, around the time the justices could announce their ruling, a Florida law is scheduled to take effect and allow players to profit off their fame, disrupting the uniform rules that have regulated college athletics for generations.

Those potentially seminal developments were brewing before this month’s NCAA basketball tournaments demonstrated unequal treatment between the men and women competing in them, prompting new outrage from members of Congress. And, encouraged

by Huma, star athletes at both tournaments called attention to what they condemned as overly restrictive NCAA rules that have remained in place even as the industry’s financial might swelled.

The confluence of events could ultimately push Washington toward a few outcomes, including national protections for student-athletes or sustained scrutiny on the NCAA from Capitol Hill and the Justice Department. What lawmakers say is already clear, though, is that the NCAA’s political standing has eroded in recent years, diminished by protracted internal debates and bipartisan, coast-to-coast pressure for

Michigan’s Isaiah Livers wore a T-shirt that read “#NotNCAAProperty” during the N.C.A.A. tournament. changes that benefit athletes.

NCAA officials contend that they are still a force in Washington and that they are committed to new rules to allow players more financial opportunities, especially through social media platforms where many athletes command large followings. Change has been slow, however, because of the association’s byzantine design and because the Justice Department, in the waning days of the Trump administration, expressed misgivings about the NCAA’s plans.

The association’s president, Mark Emmert, acknowledged in an interview this month that there were “significant concerns about some of the dynamics in college sports right now, and that’s neither inappropriate nor unfair.” But he bristled at more than a year’s worth of assessments by current and former lawmakers, regulators and college sports executives that the NCAA had become less formidable in the capital.

“We’re talking about these issues, working them through, trying to make sure everybody understands the views of the universities that are the members of the association,” said Emmert, who noted that he had spoken with a senator perhaps an hour earlier. “Are there disagreements? Of course. Are we open to the input, thoughts and ideas of members of Congress?

Of course.”

The NCAA has long been a favored target for frustrated fans, incredulous boosters and, from time to time, senators. But only in the past few years has the association also become such a lasting political target, a status it has been especially unable to shake since 2019, when California passed a law to allow players to pursue endorsement deals and hire

agents. The measure, scheduled to take effect in 2023, passed unanimously and amounted to a direct challenge to the NCAA’s restrictions on players.

After California’s move, elected officials elsewhere — some motivated by moral outrage, others perhaps by the prospect of losing a prized recruit to a California school, and just about all sensing an issue that defied traditional partisan lines — joined the chorus demanding new rules. Confronted with a sea of statehouse uprisings, the NCAA shifted its focus toward Washington and promised its own changes.

There has been significant reason to seek federal intervention: Different rules from one state to another, NCAA officials warned, would allow some universities to dangle better benefits toward recruits and give certain schools unfair advantages. But some in college sports also believed that buttoned-up Washington could be something of a safe harbor, especially compared with restive state capitals where the NCAA’s concerns were being proudly defied.

In Washington, though, some prominent lawmakers were wary after years of delays and mixed signals from college sports leaders. They were hardly ready to shut out the NCAA, many said, but the association would not go unquestioned.

“There’s no question that the NCAA has a lot of power,” said Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., who played volleyball at Georgetown University. “I know my office and I have had plenty of communication with them. But what you’re seeing right now is a bipartisan recognition that the current system is broken, it has been for a long time, and it needs to be fixed.”

Lawmakers, she added, feel “like they’ve got a role to play in all of this. Would we have liked the NCAA to come up with a proposal that met the need and met the inequity? Of course.”

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., noted that it was “kind of impossible for them to represent the interests of both Auburn and Amherst,” but suggested that the sprawl of the NCAA, which includes about 1,100 colleges and universities, left its message muddled and inconsistent.

“The power of the status quo in this debate is going to flow directly through the schools and conferences, not the NCAA, and I think the NCAA has made it pretty clear that they are not able to articulate a consensus point of view but that they’re also not terribly interested in policing student safety and student economic rights,” he said.

Although the NCAA has a lobbying presence in Washington, powerful leagues have increasingly stepped up their efforts to shape policy. Federal records show that the five most influential leagues in college sports — the Atlantic Coast, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and Southeastern conferences — combined to spend more than $1.7 million on lobbying in 2020, up from $300,000 in 2019.

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From page 26 Emmert, a former professor of political science, suggested it was a savvy approach, not a measure of the NCAA’s clout, for leagues to try to lobby officials who might be particularly affectionate toward their brand-name schools. Others in college sports agreed that a conferencedriven lobbying strategy could certainly be good politics, but that it also reflected serious concerns about the NCAA’s influence.

“The NCAA blue disc is toxic in some quarters in Washington, D.C., but I would suggest that not all of that is fair,” said Bob Bowlsby, the Big 12 commissioner, referring to the association’s logo. “The analogy with Congress is spot on: Everybody loves their congressman but hates Congress, and everybody loves their school, but they hate the NCAA.” With the NCAA sometimes proving “a problematic brand,” Bowlsby said, “we, obviously, want to have our own representation.”

That notwithstanding, the NCAA still has powerful allies in Washington. Until recently, Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and Vivek Murthy, the surgeon general, sat on the association’s board. When McDonough left the board last year, Robert Gates, who led the Pentagon for parts of the George W. Bush and Obama administrations, took his place.

Legislators are careful not to question the personal integrity of NCAA leaders.

But in a twist that many government and sports officials laughingly acknowledge, the U.S. Congress has wound up complaining about another organization’s sluggishness.

Some lawmakers say that the NCAA’s current proposal, which would allow students a regulated opportunity to profit off their fame, falls far short of expectations.

“There are a lot of people who were sort of stunned by how little they offered, or were appalled by how little they offered,” Booker said. “And it may have confirmed a lot of skepticism about the institution’s ability to govern itself, to reform itself.”

Although Democratic proposals have drawn most of the attention, especially now that the party controls both chambers of Congress and the White House, Republicans have offered measures that would give student-athletes greater autonomy but impose more limited checks on the NCAA’s power.

Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas, who led

The N.C.A.A. is embroiled in a crucial stretch of its long relationship with Washington.

a hearing last year that drew Bowlsby, Emmert and Huma, did not respond to an interview request, nor did Rep. Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio, who introduced a bipartisan proposal during the last Congress and was the only Republican lawmaker to address the NCAA convention in January.

“The thing that I’m always balancing in my head is, how do we extend student-athlete rights as far as we can without jeopardizing the system overall?”

Gonzalez, who played football at Ohio State University, said in that appearance.

A crucial question now is the timing of any federal action. Some legislators, like Booker and Trahan, believe that the emergence of new state laws will encourage Congress to act quickly, per-

haps as soon as this summer.

But lawmakers said the White House had shown only limited interest so far, and Murphy predicted the matter would not go before the full Senate before the end of 2021.

“Realistically, this is not on the top 10 list of the House or the Senate right now,” said Murphy, who said he was unbothered by the possibility of varied state laws coming online.

And while the Justice Department sided with the former athletes whose case, NCAA v. Alston, No. 20-512, was to go before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, the department is widely seen as unlikely to take additional quick action on college sports in the opening months of a new

administration. Even before the transfer of power, the government was not close to bringing an antitrust case against the NCAA, according to two former law enforcement officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss confidential deliberations. The department declined to make Richard Powers, the acting assistant attorney general for its antitrust division, available for an interview.

“We were created through a political process,” Donald M. Remy, the NCAA’s chief legal officer, said. “It has been the case since then that the public trust of college sports has drawn the interest of federal, regional, state and local policymakers.”

On that much, at least, the NCAA and its critics and skeptics agree.

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South Carolina and Stanford round out women’s Final Four

By GILLIAN R. BRASSIL

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ixth-seeded Texas went cold at the worst possible moment, failing to muster a credible threat to South Carolina.

Louisville had a clear shot at Stanford, but the top-seeded Cardinal came back — and then some — in the second half.

Stanford claimed the last spot in the national semifinals with a 78-63 defeat of Louisville, after trailing by 12 points at halftime.

South Carolina sailed in the round of 8 with a 62-34 win over Texas.

In the ultimate sign of futility after a run that included upsets of UCLA and Maryland, Texas scored zero points in the fourth quarter — missing all 15 of its shots. The Longhorns shot 23% for the game.

The Gamecocks dominated from the start to earn their third trip to the national semifinals and their first since winning a national title in 2017.

“When we got knocked down four times this season, they got back up stronger,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said in a television interview after the game, referring to the Gamecocks’ four losses this year. “And that’s the mark of a true champion.”

Louisville’s Dana Evans put up 10 of her 24 points in the first quarter while the Cardinals kept Stanford below 28% shooting in the first half.

But a 13-0 run toward the end of the third quarter put the Cardinal ahead as they started containing Louisville’s top scorers.

Then, Stanford ran away over the final 10 minutes. Lexie Hull had 21 points and nine rebounds, while Haley Jones had 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Stanford’s Ashten Prechtel, who finished with 16 points and made all six of her shots, opened the fourth quarter with a 3-pointer that bolstered Stanford’s confidence and sparked a decisive run.

“It was tough to not play in the first half — and I was nervous,” Prechtel said about Louisville’s lead. At halftime, Prechtel said Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer “ripped into us a little bit” and told them they had to “compete in the second half” if they wanted to stay in San Antonio.

“Coming out of halftime, there was urgency to how we were going to play,” Prechtel said.

According to the NCAA, two Black women will be head coaches in the Final Four for the first time: Staley for South Caro-

Zia Cooke led South Carolina with 16 points and 6 rebounds. lina and Adia Barnes of Arizona, which will face UConn in the national semifinals.

“There are so many Black coaches out there that don’t get the opportunity, because when AD’s don’t see it, they don’t see it,” Staley told reporters after the game, referring to athletic directors. “They’re going to see it in the Final Four on Friday night.”

“Representation matters, and it’s nothing against anyone else who lost to us,” she added. “I hope that the decision-makers — because there are a lot of jobs out there — that you give Black women the opportunity.”

Staley’s team weaved through Texas’ notorious defense with ease, with Zia Cooke and Destanni Henderson repeatedly feeding Victaria Saxton in the paint. Cooke led with 16 points, and added six rebounds and three assists. Henderson had 12 points and seven assists, while Saxton had 12 points and eight rebounds.

The Longhorns got into gear briefly in the third quarter as more and more Texas fans trickled into the audience after work hours, bolstering the cheers and outcries that bounced around the cavernous stadium walls at the Alamodome.

Audrey Warren, who led Texas with 13 points, scored two of her — and the team’s

— three 3-pointers in the third quarter. And at one point, Texas came within 10 points of South Carolina on a second-chance layup by Lauren Ebo. But that was as close as the Longhorns got after South Carolina took an early 15-point lead and scored 14 points off Texas turnovers. Looking exhausted and downtrodden after Warren scored their final points in the third quarter, the Longhorns let South Carolina celebrate early with a big run while they continued to watch their shots bounce off the rim, not adding a single point to their score in the final 10-minute period.

“It was hard for me to not get too excited,” South Carolina’s Cooke said of the last quarter in a call with reporters after the game.

It was the first scoreless period of the women’s tournament since the NCAA switched from halves to quarters in 2016, according to the organization’s records. (South Dakota had previously set a record for the lowest-scoring quarter in a tournament game with a one-point period against Oregon in the first round.)

“I thought it was a pretty good defensive performance, but I also think that Texas was a little tired,” Staley said.

The Longhorns and Gamecocks had not previously met since 2016, but Texas coach Vic Schaefer and Staley have — including for the national title in Dallas in 2017, when Schaefer was coaching Mississippi State. The Bulldogs ended UConn’s 111-game winning streak to get there, but South Carolina came out on top for its only championship. Staley beat Schaefer in 12 out of their 15 meetings while they were Southeastern Conference foes.

“I always look forward to playing Vic because of what he puts into his scouting reports, his game-planning and his scheming,” Staley told reporters Monday.

Even without the pandemic, Texas went through a significant transition this summer when Schaefer took over for longtime coach Karen Aston. Players recalled struggling to get to know each other and their coaches during video calls and limited practices, and said that has helped them bond and peak at the right time within the controlled environment set up for the tournament.

It was a relatively quiet night for South Carolina sophomore forward Aliyah Boston and Texas junior center Charli Collier, who had both averaged double-doubles this tournament and went head-to-head Tuesday night. Boston, who is up for a few player-ofthe-year awards, had 10 points and eight rebounds; Collier, who is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, was held to four points after missing 8 of 10 shots.

Boston also had a slow start during South Carolina’s round-of-16 game against Georgia Tech but picked it up in the second half where she scored all 9 points. But in that game her teammates stepped in, led by Cooke on the perimeter with 17 points in a 76-65 win.

With its powerhouse defense, Texas was also able to hold No. 2 seed Maryland to its lowest score of the season in a 64-61 upset to advance to the round of 8 by limiting the Terrapins’ possessions and forcing 11 turnovers.

The fans helped, too, Schaefer said. The university, located in Austin, is about 80 miles from San Antonio, the hub for the tournament where most of its games have been staged. “I thought our fans provided a great environment for both teams,” Schaefer said Monday.

South Carolina will play Stanford. On Monday night, UConn and Arizona squeezed past their opponents to set up the other semifinal. Both semifinals are scheduled for Friday night.

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Sudoku How to Play: Fill in the empty fields with the numbers from 1 through 9.

Sudoku Rules: Every row must contain the numbers from 1 through 9 Every column must contain the numbers from 1 through 9 Every 3x3 square must contain the numbers from 1 through 9

Crossword

Answers on page 30

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GAMES

HOROSCOPE Aries

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(Mar 21-April 20)

With the Moon in an emotional zone linking to Neptune, there is no harm in admitting that you need to talk, or have something you would like to share. Even if doing so makes others aware of certain weaknesses Aries, don’t let it stop you, as this could endear you to them even more. Have faith that discussing this can help you find closure, and enable you to forge ahead with key plans.

Taurus

(April 21-May 21)

Gemini

(May 22-June 21)

You may not want to do something, and yet feel strongly that you should. The more pressure you put on yourself, the less you might want to make a move. Mind, if you stop thinking and just do it, that can work too, Taurus. There is potential through social interactions over coming days, but the cosmos encourages you to discriminate. You’ll gain by trusting your sixth sense.

The lunar and solar aspects can shine a light on an opportunity that allows you to try something new.

It might involve a lot of work and a learning curve, but you’ll benefit from taking it on. While Neptune’s influence could encourage you to put it off until tomorrow, Saturn’s prudent energy may act as catalyst, encouraging you to lay the groundwork and make a start, Gemini.

Cancer

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(June 22-July 23)

Libra

(Sep 24-Oct 23)

The more the merrier, if you have things to do in a short space of time, Libra. Getting others on board can make for light work, and the doing of it more enjoyable as well. Mind, with the Moon in your money zone, you may be eyeing up a sound investment. If something catches your eye, whether it is for pleasure or profit, it could benefit you greatly. Try to be discerning though.

Scorpio

(Oct 24-Nov 22)

Emotions continue to be intense, and issues that you’d forgotten could rise to the surface over coming weeks. This is down to focused Mars in a powerful zone, stirring up deep-seated feelings. You have the chance to understand yourself in more depth, and to work through issues that are a blight on your progress. The Moon encourages you to let them go, and breathe easy.

Sagittarius

(Nov 23-Dec 21)

Capricorn

(Dec 22-Jan 20)

You may seek the security of tasks and responsibilities to keep you anchored and grounded over coming days, Archer. As the Moon aligns with nebulous Neptune though, more spiritual pursuits can call out to you, inspiring you to pick up a self-help book or opt for a yoga or relaxation class. Watch your dreams, as they might have some profound guidance that could leave you upbeat.

While the Moon aligns with Neptune, this can be a good time to admit to how you feel. Tempted to sidestep your emotions? You may have succeeded to an extent, but the effect might have been to leave you restless and edgy, and perhaps unable to truly concentrate. Finding someone you could talk things over with, can leave you much more upbeat and ready to tackle the day ahead.

What are you wrestling alone, that might work out better with assistance? With the Sun and Venus linking to prudent Saturn, the suggestion is that things can speed up if you ask close ones for help. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, then doing so could bring almost immediate relief. And you may find that working as a team is a lot more fun than trying to get this done by yourself.

Leo

Aquarius

(July 24-Aug 23)

(Jan 21-Feb 19)

A dream could set the pace for a positive day ahead, inspiring you to make a start on something that reshapes your way of life. You may have considered this before, but had a few reservations. Today’s spiritual nudge can inspire you to take thing further, and you might be quite excited at the prospect.

Plus, the Moon in a homely zone encourages a little self-care.

With the Sun and Venus aligning with Saturn in your sign, the coming days can be perfect for organizing something that you fully intend to play a big part in. With some focused effort, you’ll have it all sewn up in no time, and be ready to go. Don’t let today’s lunar ties knock you off course. Stick to your plan, and avoid getting caught up in activities that won’t achieve much.

Virgo

Pisces

(Aug 24-Sep 23)

Some things about your life may need to go, and some might be better staying. With the Sun in a radical zone linking to sobering Saturn, it’s time for a little restructuring. This could involve reorganising your work/life balance, and finding a way to make the most of every day. Have plans for your career or business too? If so, a reshuffle can make life much easier all round.

(Feb 20-Mar 20)

This could be a time of bold decisions and focused action, with the result that your plans may move forward over coming days. You don’t have to stick to them too rigidly though, as allowing some creative inspiration into the mix may make a world of difference. If you want to get ahead, try to balance work and relaxation, as the one can feed the other in a positive and uplifting way.

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CARTOONS

Herman

Speed Bump

Frank & Ernest

BC

Scary Gary

Wizard of Id

For Better or for Worse

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