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trilogy of workshops and family entertainment & knowledge events with a “sustainable Christmas” theme will take place this Saturday, Dec. 9 and the following Saturday, Dec. 16 in Caguas.

In the spirit of the season, this month’s calendar of activities at the Criollo Center for Science and Technology of the Caribbean (C3Tec) will focus on sustainability and fun.

“In December, the Magic Is in Sustainability” is the theme, so all activities will be focused on promoting environmental awareness and caring for the planet.

“We are going to celebrate Christmas as we are used to, with the joy of the season, but with the evolution of knowledge through face-to-face workshops,” C3Tec Executive Director Tasha Endara said.

This Saturday, C3Tec will open its doors with three free workshops sponsored by 3M, Ford and Johnson & Johnson.

In addition, attendance at the workshops count toward green contact hours. In the workshop “Steam for Kids: Evergreen at C3Tec,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., children from 3 to 9 years old will learn about the environment and how to reduce their environmental impact. In the workshop “Maker Academy: The Art of Digital Design,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., children ages 10 to 15 will learn how to design and model three-dimensional objects using digital tools. And in the “Join the STEM Movement” workshop, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., girls ages 12 to 17 will explore their capabilities in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

On Saturday, Dec. 16, C3Tec will celebrate a sustainable

Christmas with various events that include fun activities such as the Sustainable Christmas Workshop, Mathematics in the Christmas Kitchen, Ornament Making, Farmer’s Market and the making of the picturesque “ugly sweater,” for which attendees must wear a white shirt that they can paint.

To add more joy to the proceedings, a special performance

by Puppet Theater of the Municipality of Caguas’ Department of Cultural Development will be presented. Admission is $7 and tickets can be purchased at the museum’s box office.

To participate in the workshops, it is necessary to register with Eventbrite. For more information, visit C3Tec’s social media or website: https://c3tec.org/ or contact Bianca Santiago Aponte: bianca@perfectpartnerspr.com or 787-718-9466.

In the spirit of the Christmas season, this month’s calendar of activities at the Criollo Center for Science and Technology of the Caribbean (C3Tec) will focus on sustainability and fun.

Bill regulating fireworks remains stalled in the House

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enate Bill (SB) 502, which seeks to establish the “Prohibition of the Use, Possession, and Distribution of Pyrotechnic Devices Act” in order to protect physical and emotional health, protect the environment and prevent animal cruelty, has been bogged down in the island House of Representatives since soon after it was unanimously approved in the upper chamber in January 2022.

With the Christmas season underway and the sounds of fireworks filling the air night after night in Puerto Rico, independent Sen. José “Chaco” Vargas Vidot, who authored the measure and filed it in August 2021, denounced the fact that the bill has been stalled in the House Public Safety, Science and Technology Committee since Jan. 25, 2022.

“Through this bill, we seek to regulate and prohibit the manufacture, sale, commercialization, possession, distribution, public or private use, and free and uncontrolled use of

pyrotechnic devices throughout Puerto Rico, with the aim of protecting and guaranteeing peace in all sectors, because we know that it does harm in various ways and there are statistics to back it up,” Vargas Vidot said Thursday. “It has a direct impact on the most vulnerable sectors altering the health, tranquility, well-being, and safety of people with disabilities, the elderly, veterans, animals and the environment.”

SB 502 prohibits the marketing, display, distribution, possession, handling, public or private use, free use, manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and wholesale or retail sale, sale in department stores and street vending of fireworks, whatever their nature or characteristic.

The bill provides as an exception for production, manufacturing, importation, transport, marketing, handling and sale of pyrotechnic devices that only produce light effects and those whose audible sound is not higher than 20 decibels, among other exclusions.

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Three indicted for environmental crimes in Jobos Bay reserve

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hree individuals were indicted by a federal grand jury in Puerto Rico on Thursday for violations of the Clean Water Act in the Jobos Bay National Estuarine Reserve and the Las Mareas community in Salinas.

The defendants are Rafael Carballo Díaz and Nathaniel Hernández Claudio, who from June 2018 to December 2023 allegedly illegally deposited material in federally protected wetlands and waters in the aforementioned areas. Carballo Díaz ran the lodging business El Cacique Resort, and Hernández Claudio served as the resort’s host and property manager.

“This action is an example of the commitment of the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources [DNER] to the protection of our island’s natural treasures,” DNER Secretary Anaís Rodríguez Vega said in a written statement.

Awildo Jiménez Mercado, owner of another lodge called Hidden Paradise, also faces charges of violating the Clean Water Act and the Rivers and Harbors Act by building a pier without authorization.

Both establishments, El Cacique Resort

Natural and Environmental Resources Secretary Anaís Rodríguez Vega

and Hidden Paradise, offered short-term rentals with swimming pools and outdoor dining areas.

The Clean Water Act, enacted in 1972, seeks to protect U.S. waters and prohibits the discharge of any pollutant without a permit. The Rivers and Harbors Act, in force since 1899, regulates navigable waters and prohibits unauthorized construction on them. Both laws safeguard coastal waters within the Jobos Estuarine Reserve.

“The collaboration between the DNER and federal authorities is a clear message to the community: we will not tolerate violations of Puerto Rico’s environmental laws,” Rodríguez Vega emphasized. She stressed the importance of ministerial actions in line with the environmental public policy established in the Puerto Rico Constitution.

The Jobos Estuarine Reserve, designated by the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration in 1981, encompasses some 2,800 acres of coastal ecosystems in southern Puerto Rico, home to endangered species such as the brown pelican, peregrine falcon, hawksbill turtle, and West Indian manatee.

The defendants were arrested and appeared before Magistrate Judge Marshal D. Morgan of the U.S. District Court for Puerto Rico. If convicted, they face up to three years in prison for violations of the Clean Water Act, fines and corrective measures to remove illegal structures.

Jiménez Mercado could also face an additional year for violating the Rivers and Harbors Act. The prosecution of the cases is led by Patrick M. Duggan of the Environmental Crimes Section of the U.S. Department of Justice and Assistant Attorney General Seth A. Erbe, environmental litigation coordinator for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico.

PDP lays out schedule for next phase in drafting of gov’t plan

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opular Democratic Party (PDP) President Jesús Manuel Ortiz González on Thursday presented the work plan for the next few months that will be executed by the group in charge of drafting the party’s Institutional Government Plan.

“Several weeks ago we presented the task force that is in charge of drafting the Institutional Government Plan that the party will promote for the 2024 general elections,” said Ortiz González, who was accompanied by Villalba mayor and Senate candidate Luis Javier Hernández Ortiz. “Today we present the work schedule at the island level that this group will be executing.”

Reaffirming its vision of “Bread, Land and Freedom,” tempered to the 21st century and promoted by Ortiz González last July, the group of professionals has categorized the priority issues in the aforementioned three terms to execute the plans and the organization of themes.

“The essence of the PDP is to work

for social justice for all Puerto Ricans and the best way to do so is by framing today’s issues and reality under the three main postulates that gave rise to the creation of our party; Bread, Land and Liberty,” the party president added.

Ortiz Gonzalez noted that under the term “Bread,” they will be delving into the issues of food security, economic development, workers’ rights, employment, dignified retirement, equal pay and better salary. Under the term “Earth,” they will develop the topics of homeland, affordable housing, agriculture, climate change, natural resources and renewable energy.

The “Liberty” approach will be based on the freedoms and rights of Puerto Ricans under the island Constitution.

Among the topics will be the freedom of human beings, the right to vote, the right to strike, religious freedom, the fight against discrimination, human rights, education and the University of Puerto Rico.

During the press conference, Hernández Ortiz presented the schedule of meetings around the island that will

begin next month.

“We are calling on Puerto Ricans from all over the island who want to contribute on each of the issues to join us in these meetings, give us the input of their concerns, and possible recommendations to shape the PDP’s Future

Plan,” the Puerto Rico Mayors Association president said. “The meetings will begin in January and will last until March, and we will visit all the senatorial districts in work meetings where we will also convene business associations and the third [nonprofit] sector.”

Popular Democratic Party President Jesús Manuel Ortiz González, with Villalba Mayor and Senate candidate Luis Javier Hernández Ortiz to his left, discusses the next steps for drafting the party’s Institutional Government Plan.

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Pierluisi, official y certified as candidate for reelection, dismisses the idea that he doesn’t support veterans Quiquito Meléndez [who also will be vying to become the New Progressive Party (NPP) candidate for resident commissioner next year] both have a track record in defense of statehood, of the equality that we lack as American citizens, which for me is the main criterion for anyone who is the candidate for the resident commissioner under the palm emblem.”

“To go from that to saying that you’re not valuing veterans is absurd and ridiculous,” Pierluisi added. “Because, on the contrary, my track record in favor of veterans is more than proven. The greatest honor a person can receive from Congress is the gold medal for the Borinqueneers, and I don’t have to explain the efforts I’ve made for veterans. Now, not every veteran is a statehooder. Not every veteran knows how to defend statehood at the level expected of a resident commissioner. So, they shouldn’t generalize like that.”

Pierluisi was certified on Thursday as an official candidate for reelection by the State Elections Commission (SEC), making him the first candidate for governor in the 2024 elections to be certified by the SEC. Through his social networks, he thanked all the citizens who endorsed his candidacy.

“Thanks to you, I surpassed 8,000 endorsements in 24 hours and today all endorsements have been certified by the @ CEE [the Spanish initials for State Elections Commission],” the governor posted. “Officially I am your candidate for Governor for four more years. Always grateful, you can count on me.”

According to the Electoral Code, the number of endorsements required by law is 8,000. The certification was signed by Giovanni Rodríguez Ramos, director of certifications at the SEC, and NPP Electoral Commissioner Vanessa Santo Domingo.

Cobra exchanges PREPA debt with SPCP Group

Maria. PREPA recently said it has approved most of a $82 million tranche of invoices from Cobra Acquisitions for work to repair the grid, but the utility disputes about $1.5 million, according to a recent joint status report. Cobra also faces certain bureaucratic hurdles in getting its money. Payments to Cobra were delayed following criminal charges against the company’s former president, Donald Ellison, who ultimately pleaded guilty to offering gratuities to a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administrator in exchange for a contract. They have also been delayed because all the PREPA officials with the authority to approve the invoices left when LUMA Energy took over PREPA’s transmission and distribution system.

FEMA has already reimbursed PREPA for the invoices for work completed five years ago after Maria and Irma devastated the island.

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ov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia said Thursday that veterans are not necessarily defenders of statehood, alluding to his primary opponent Jenniffer González Colón’s ballotmate, Elmer Román, and in response to statements suggesting that the governor does not support war veterans.

“That approach is absurd. It has no head or tail. In fact, it even borders on ridiculousness because one thing has absolutely nothing to do with the other,” the governor said in response to questions from the press. “The only point that has come from me, and I reiterate it, is that this candidate, Elmer Román, is not known as a defender of statehood. He has not, as far as is known, done anything concrete in favor of statehood in his personal record. I reiterate, both William Villafañe and

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Special Situations Team assisted Cobra and SPCP Group in arranging the transaction.

Oklahoma City-based Mammoth is an integrated, growth-oriented energy services company focused on the providing products and services to enable the exploration and development of North American onshore unconventional oil and natural gas reserves as well as the construction and repair of the electrical grid for private utilities, public investor-owned utilities and co-operative utilities through its infrastructure services businesses.

For years, Cobra has been trying in court to get millions of dollars in payments from bankrupt PREPA for work it performed to repair the power grid decimated by the 2017 hurricanes Irma and For years, Cobra Acquisitions has been trying in court to get millions of dollars in payments from the bankrupt Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority for work it performed to repair the power grid decimated by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.

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obra Acquisitions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mammoth Energy Services Inc., announced Thursday that on Dec. 1 of this year it entered into an agreement to transfer about $54.4 million of its outstanding receivable with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to SPCP Group LLC in exchange for net proceeds of $46.3 million.

In a statement, Mark Layton, Cobra’s chief financial officer, commented: “We are pleased to

enter this agreement with SPCP Group to monetize a portion of our outstanding receivable with PREPA.” “This deal allows us to increase liquidity and invest in our business,” he said. “We used $26.9 million of the proceeds to pay down borrowings under our revolving credit facility, which is now undrawn. We plan to use the remainder of the proceeds to invest back into our business, which may include upgrading two of our hydraulic fracturing fleets with dual fuel capabilities, as well as for general corporate purposes.”

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Residences for seniors inaugurated in Caguas

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ov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia, along with island Housing Secretary William Rodríguez Rodríguez and Puerto Rico Housing Financing Authority (AFV) Executive Director Blanca Fernández, inaugurated the Senior Residences at Emerald Vista project in Caguas on Thursday.

The project had a total cost of $53 million and was accomplished through an investment of $14.4 million in CDBG-DR funds, in addition to private funds and tax credits. The project consists

of a building with 200 one- and two-bedroom residential units, designed for low- and moderateincome individuals ages 62 and older.

“At the end of December 2021, I was here to inaugurate the first phase of this complex, which was the first multifamily housing project financed with CDBG-DR funds, where the former Residencial José Gautier Benítez previously stood,” the governor said in a written statement.

“At that time, with the inauguration of LasVillas at EmeraldVista, a new community was established, here in the Turabo neighborhood of Caguas, with 238 units with all the needs and a variety of

amenities, including green certification from the National Green Building Standard. This means that it provides resilience to its homes, with energy and water efficiency, maximizing the use of natural resources such as ventilation, recyclable materials, and solar panels and heaters.”

Pierluisi added that “today we return to Emerald Vista to inaugurate the second phase of this beautiful senior housing project called Senior Residences at Emerald Vista.”

“This complex is an example of how we want to do public housing now, with people and families of various income levels to cre-

ate a mixed community in which all residents and their families live together and thrive,” the governor said.

The Housing secretary added that “this project offers a safe, comfortable and accessible space for one of the most deserving and often forgotten populations in our society.”

“These residences are designed to offer, not only security and comfort, but facilities adapted to the specific needs of the elderly,” Rodríguez said.

Each unit at Emerald Vista is equipped with a kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom, and features energy-efficient appliances, air conditioning units, ceiling fans and other amenities. It also includes 30 apartments adapted for people with physical, hearing or visual disabilities.

Job Corps recognizes resident commissioner as a ‘champion’

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he National Job Corps Association this week highlighted Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón’s commitment to Job Corps centers, and called her its champion for advocating for their funding, including securing funds for the rebuilding of centers on the island and supporting them in the program’s initiatives.

“The Ramey Aguadilla and Arecibo Job Corps program are very grateful for [Resident] Commissioner González’s support in Congress in Washington, D.C.,” said the directors of the two Job Corps centers in Puerto Rico, Miguelina Torres of the Arecibo Center and Osvaldo Ubiña of the Ramey Center in Aguadilla, in a written statement issued Thursday.

Both were at an event held earlier this week in the U.S. capital where the resident commissioner was recognized with a certificate.

“Job Corps programs are so necessary for the youth in Puerto Rico, not only for their educa-

Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón was honored by the National Job Corps Association this week. tion and technical training, but for the rebuilding of Puerto Rico,” Torres and Ubiña said in their statement. “In the 30 years that we have been

working with youth and in Job Corps Programs, we are so proud of so many young people who have benefited from it. Thank you, resident com-

missioner, for your unconditional support.”

González Colón noted that the “Job Corps plays a vital role in providing an opportunity for participants to become economically independent and self-sufficient members of the workforce who contribute to their local economies.”

“I believe in the Job Corps program and that’s why I support it,” she said. “I’ve seen the work in the two centers in Puerto Rico where they both play a fundamental role in their communities. I want to thank the National Job Corps Association for this recognition, Miguelina and Osvaldo for their incredible commitment and commendable work, and I will continue to advocate in Congress for the programs as I have done in recent years.”

Last May, the resident commissioner inaugurated the new facilities of the Arecibo Job Corps Center. With a federal investment of $40 million, the new construction replaces many of the center’s academic, administrative and training buildings.

Judge approves PRIDCO’S voluntary debt restructuring

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he judge overseeing Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy cases has approved the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company’s (PRIDCO) voluntary Title VI restructuring.

U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain gave the green light to the Title VI qualifying modification from the bench at a hearing this week.

Unlike Title III, which is similar to a bankruptcy case, Title VI requires all creditors to agree to the debt restructuring.

“It’s nice to see a fully consensual winwin; it lifts the spirits every once in a while,” said Judge Swain, in obvious reference to the more complicated Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority restructuring.

PRIDCO filed for Title VI bankruptcy to restructure some $189.6 million in bonded debt in October. The amount of the bonded debt will suffer virtually no cuts but will have extended maturities.

Under the terms of the voluntary restructuring filed Oct. 27, bondholders would receive $30 million in cash and replacement debt for the

rest of their bonds. The debt will carry coupons of 7% to 8.8% and PRIDCO will have the chance to extend the repayment length.

“Among other benefits afforded PRIDCO pursuant to the qualifying modification is a reduction of its funded indebtedness and an extension of more than twenty years to repay or refinance its funded indebtedness,” the Title VI filing said.

The rent paid by companies using PRIDCO structures is used to pay for PRIDCO bonds. The leases -- made to “large, well-established” U.S. and foreign companies -- were “fully competitive

and highly attractive” compared with other options, according to the 2003 official statement.

A deal to restructure PRIDCO’s debt has been under discussion since 2019 to pay about 94 cents on the dollar. The restructuring support agreement fell through in April 2021, and bondholders sued, voluntarily dismissing the case months later when PRIDCO agreed to a forbearance agreement that included interest-only monthly debt service payments, the application said. At the time, GoldenTree Asset Management held the majority of the bonds.

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Republicans block aid to Ukraine, jeopardizing its fight against Russia

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epublicans earlier this week blocked an emergency spending bill to fund the war in Ukraine, demanding strict new border restrictions in exchange and severely jeopardizing President Joe Biden’s push to replenish the war chests of U.S. allies before the end of the year.

The failed vote highlighted waning support in the United States for continuing to fund Ukraine’s war effort at a perilous time in the conflict, with Kyiv’s counteroffensive failing to meet its objectives and Russia’s forces on the offensive. While the bill faltered over an unrelated immigration policy dispute, the resistance it has met in Congress reflects a dwindling appetite among Republicans for backing Ukraine, as polls show that Americans are losing interest in providing financial assistance.

In the Senate, the vote to move forward on the bill was 49-51, short of the 60-vote threshold needed to advance.

Republicans held ranks against the $111 billion bill, which would provide about $50 billion in security assistance to Ukraine, more for economic and humanitarian aid, and an additional $14 billion toward arming Israel in its war against Hamas. They voted no despite a series of last-ditch appeals from Democrats and an appeal by Biden, who said he was prepared to offer “significant compromises” on the border and scolded them for abandoning Ukraine in its hour of need.

“Make no mistake: Today’s vote’s going to be long remembered, and history is going to judge harshly those who turned their backs on freedom’s cause,” Biden said Wednesday at the White House, just hours before the vote. He said Republicans were “willing to literally kneecap Ukraine on the battlefield and damage our national security in the process.”

The demise of the legislation in the Senate meant that Ukraine was exceedingly unlikely to be able to secure the additional U.S. aid before the end of the year — and possibly beyond. White House and Ukrainian officials have been sounding alarms in recent days, telling lawmakers that without an influx of weapons, Kyiv will run out of resources to defend against Russia’s invading army by the end of the year.

In an interview Wednesday, Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, said that

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks with reporters at the Capitol, in Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress appealed for Republicans to allow the Ukraine emergency spending bill to advance on Wednesday, but the GOP dug in, demanding strict immigration provisions be added. (Al Drago/The New York Times) Ukraine’s “ability to advance and their ability to defend will be substantially constrained” if Congress does not approve additional funding soon.

President Vladimir Putin of Russia has “been quite public and vocal about his notion that if military aid from the United States ceases, it will mean that Russia will defeat Ukraine,” Sullivan added.

Pentagon officials have cast some doubt on claims by the White House that Ukraine is about to run out of American money. They have said that the administration will be able to continue assisting Ukraine militarily through the winter, by parceling out the remaining $4.8 billion of authority to send Kyiv weapons from U.S. stockpiles.

And the dire warnings have done nothing to wear down Republican opposition in the Senate, where lawmakers spent the hours before Wednesday’s vote trading blame over the collapse of the bid to help Ukraine.

Republicans, even those who have been staunch advocates for arming Ukraine, blamed Democrats for refusing to bow to their demands for major immigration policy changes as the price of securing more assis-

tance for Kyiv.

“Apparently some of our colleagues would rather let Russia trample a sovereign nation in Europe than do what it takes to enforce America’s own sovereign borders,” Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the minority leader, said on the Senate floor. “They’re convinced open borders are worth jeopardizing security around the world.”

Democrats rejected that charge, pointing to more than $20 billion in the spending bill devoted to border security measures like hiring patrol and asylum officers and beefing up fentanyl screenings. They accused Republican lawmakers of manufacturing a false crisis by leveraging Ukraine’s fate to promote a restrictive border agenda that would never pass the Democratic-led Senate.

“You can’t say ‘I’m for Ukraine, but only if I get this wholly unrelated policy enacted,’” said Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii. “You can’t be for stopping Putin from taking over a country by force and then vote against providing Ukraine the resources to do just that.”

Democrats voted unanimously in favor of advancing the measure, but Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, an independent who

normally votes with them, joined Republicans in opposition. Sanders had argued in a letter to his colleagues that it would be “absolutely irresponsible” to provide Israel with billions of dollars in unconditional military assistance, given the rising civilian death toll in the Gaza Strip.

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the majority leader, changed his vote at the end to allow him to bring up the bill again in the future. Afterward, he said Democrats would continue to work with Republicans to find a solution and were ready to consider any new proposals the GOP had to offer.

“I hope they come up with something serious, instead of the extreme policies they’ve presented thus far,” Schumer said, adding that if they “do not get serious very soon about a national security package, Vladimir Putin is going to walk right through Ukraine and right through Europe.”

But the path ahead was unclear. While some lawmakers are eyeing upcoming government funding deadlines in January and February as future opportunities to strike a deal, others fear that waiting months could endanger Ukraine’s war effort.

“The clock is ticking,” Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., the chair of the Appropriations Committee, said on the Senate floor. “Aid for our allies in Ukraine has run dry and the whole world is now watching to see if the U.S. is now capable of standing by all its allies in times of need.”

Schumer made a last-ditch effort this week to keep the spending bill alive by offering Republicans a chance to try to add a border security amendment to the measure — provided they could secure 60 votes for it.

This “is the moment for Republicans to put up or shut up,” Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., told reporters Wednesday, citing Schumer’s offer. “If we cannot come to a vote that sustains our allies and partners in Ukraine, we will have failed this moment in history.”

But Republicans did not take Schumer up on the offer. Instead, immediately after the vote, a group of Republicans took the floor to insist that the Senate abandon the effort to pass the sweeping national security package and focus on speeding aid to Israel.

“Let’s deal with the aid to Israel and do it separately from Ukraine,” Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., said on the floor, arguing that voters “don’t want this to come attached with billions of dollars for other programs.”

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Insults fly and candidates clash with time running out before Iowa

By JONATHAN WEISMAN

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two-hour debate between four Republican presidential hopefuls Wednesday night played out like a battle between two tag-team wrestling duos. Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy relentlessly attacked Nikki Haley, while Haley tried to fight back with the help of the fourth candidate on the stage, Chris Christie.

The debate, held in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is likely to be the last Republican National Committee-sanctioned meeting before the Iowa caucuses next month. The audience was probably small — the debate was aired on a cable news newcomer, NewsNation, and The CW network — but the event came at a critical time in the race. Haley, a former governor of South Carolina and ambassador to the United Nations, is neck and neck with DeSantis, the governor of Florida, for second place and the right to claim the mantle of the most viable alternative to former President Donald Trump.

As the debate unspooled, the overall imperative appeared to be thwarting Haley’s rise.

DeSantis accused her repeatedly of cozying up to China when she led the state of South Carolina and of being tolerant of children who identified as transgender. Ramaswamy was more brutal, calling her a “fascist” and saying she was corrupt because of ties to Wall Street and military contractors.

Former Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, former Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina, Gov. of Florida Ron DeSantis, and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy during the fourth Republican presidential primary debate at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. (Nicole Craine/The New York Times) “I love the attention, fellas,” Haley quipped after a barrage early on.

But for a candidate who emerged from the last two debates with all the momentum, Haley struggled on her fourth go-round.

She tried to make the case that she was the most electable candidate but was forced to spend considerable time on defense.

“You can’t replace Democrat chaos with Republican chaos, and that’s what you get with Donald Trump,” she said, promising instead, “no drama, no vendettas, no whining.”

Her retorts in earlier debates provided those showdowns’ most memorable moments. This time, her toughest response to DeSantis was “Ron has continued to lie because he’s losing.”

Instead, she appeared to rely on Christie, a former governor of New Jersey, for help, and he did deliver it, accusing Ramaswamy of smearing the only woman on the stage and calling him “the most obnoxious blowhard in America.”

But leaning on Christie, whose criticism of Trump has made him exceptionally unpopular among Republican voters, may not help Haley in the long run.

It did help Christie pursue his own agenda: taking down Trump and hectoring the other candidates to join his efforts. He ended the night by warning that Trump would be convicted of crimes and deprived of his right to vote by Election Day 2024, and that Republican denial about Trump would ensure a second term for President Joe Biden.

“This is an angry, bitter man,” Christie said of Trump, his former friend and confidant. “Failing to speak out against him, making excuses for him, pretending he is a victim, empowers him.” He suggested that the other candidates’ timidity explained why Trump holds such a commanding lead in Republican primary polling.

The Alabama audience booed.

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US military grounds Ospreys after crash off Japan leaves no survivors

By HIKARI HIDA and AISHVARYA KAVI

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he U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps said earlier this week that they were grounding their fleets of Ospreys after a preliminary investigation found that a problem with the aircraft may have caused a crash last week off Japan that is believed to have killed all eight airmen aboard.

In a statement, the Air Force cited “a potential materiel failure” in the crash, although it said the “underlying cause of the failure” remained unclear.

The service said it had grounded its Ospreys to “provide time and space for a thorough investigation.”

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, which is responsible for the Marine Corps’ and Navy’s versions of the Osprey, said it had followed suit “out of an abundance of caution.”

The grounding affects nearly 500 military aircraft: The Air Force has 54 Ospreys, the Navy has 48 and the Marine Corps has 360.

Japan’s defense minister called on the United States last week to stop flying the Osprey in the country until the aircraft was judged safe. While Japan had grounded its own fleet of 14 Ospreys, the United States had continued to fly the aircraft in Japan since the Nov. 29 crash.

The preliminary findings of the Air Force investigation into the fatal accident brought new scrutiny to an aircraft with a troubled safety history.

Ospreys are complex, with rotor blades above extended wings, allowing them to take off and land vertically like a helicopter and also to glide like a fixed-wing aircraft. As a result, they are more versatile than either, but the Osprey’s unique design has posed safety concerns.

Last week’s accident, in waters off the small southern Japanese island of Yakushima, was the latest in a series of fatal crashes for the aircraft, including

one just three months prior in Australia that killed three U.S. Marines during a training exercise. More than 60 deaths have been linked to Osprey accidents since the Marines began using the craft in the early 1990s.

Last year, nine Marines were killed in two crashes. One Osprey crashed in June during a training mission near Glamis, California, killing five. Another crashed in a valley in Beiarn, Norway, killing all four on board. The United States temporarily grounded its Osprey fleet in Japan after one of the craft crashed off the southern island of Okinawa in 2016.

The Osprey has had issues with “hard clutch engagement,” in which the clutch suddenly slips before re-engaging.

The grounding of the craft followed an announcement Tuesday by the Air Force that it believed the Osprey crash last week had killed all the airmen aboard.

“The honorable service of these eight airmen to this great nation will never be forgotten,” Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind of Air Force Special Operations Command said in a statement.

The bodies of six of the airmen have been recovered, according to the Air Force, which released the names of all eight. It said the rescue operation that began after the crash, involving both American and Japanese personnel, was now a recovery operation.

Two bodies have yet to be found.

The Osprey crashed during a routine training exercise, the Air Force said. The body of one airman, Staff Sgt. Jacob M. Galliher, 24, was found by the Japanese coast guard later that day.

The other airmen believed to have been killed are Maj. Jeffrey T. Hoernemann, 32; Maj. Eric V. Spendlove, 36; Maj. Luke A. Unrath, 34; Capt. Terrell K. Brayman, 32; Tech. Sgt. Zachary E. Lavoy, 33; Staff Sgt. Jake M. Turnage, 25; and Senior Airman Brian

K. Johnson, 32, the Air Force said. All were based at either Yokota Air Base or Kadena Air Base in Japan.

Japan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida, sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Wednesday expressing “heartfelt gratitude to the members of the U.S. Forces Japan who carry out missions day and night, far away from their hometowns and families.”

Biden said in a statement Tuesday that he and the first lady were “heartbroken” by the deaths, calling service members and their families the “backbone of our nation.”

“We owe them everything,” Biden added.

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US spending on clean energy and tech spurs allies to compete

The Roseland Solar and Storage facility in Riesel, Texas, on Aug. 5, 2023. The United States has embarked on an enormous push to bolster its clean energy industry. (Brendan George Ko/The New York Times)

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he United States has embarked on the biggest industrial policy push in generations, dangling tax breaks, grants and other financial incentives to attract new factories making solar panels, semiconductors and electric vehicles.

That spending is aimed at jump-starting the domestic market for crucial products, but it has implications far outside the United States. It is pushing governments from Europe to East Asia to try to keep up by proposing their own investment plans, setting off what some are calling a global subsidy race.

Officials, particularly in Europe, have accused the United States of protectionism and have spent months complaining to the Biden administration about its policies. Governments in the European Union, Britain and elsewhere are debating how to counteract U.S. policies by offering their own incentives to attract investment and keep their companies from relocating to the United States.

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“I think we all deny that there is a subsidy race, but up to a certain extent, it’s happening,” said Markus Beyrer, directorgeneral of BusinessEurope, Europe’s largest trade association.

The United States is deploying nearly $400 billion in spending and tax credits to bolster its domestic clean-energy industry through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Another $280 billion is aimed at facilities that manufacture and research semiconductors, as well as broader technological research.

The Biden administration says the full agenda will unleash $3.5 trillion in public capital and private investment over the next decade. It is both a response to the hefty subsidies offered by governments in China and East Asia and an attempt to rebuild an American factory sector that has been hollowed out by decades of offshoring.

The administration says the investments will put the United States in a better position to deal with climate change and make it less dependent on potentially risky supply chains running through China.

But the spending has sparked concerns about taking government resources away from other priorities, and adding to the debt loads of countries at a time when high interest rates make borrowing riskier and more expensive. Gita Gopinath, the first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said in an interview in October that the spending race was “a matter of concern.”

Gopinath pointed to statistics showing that whenever the United States, the European Union or China enacts subsidies or tariffs, there is a very high chance that one of the other two will respond with its own subsidies or tariffs within a year. ”We are seeing a tit-for-tat there,” Gopinath said.

The spending competition is also straining alliances by gi-

ving the companies that make prized products such as batteries, hydrogen and semiconductors the ability to “country shop,” or play governments off against one another other as they try to find the most welcoming home for their technologies.

Freyr Battery, a company founded in Europe that develops lithium ion batteries for cars, ships and storage systems, was partway through building a factory in Norway when its executives learned that the Inflation Reduction Act was under development. In response to the law, the company shifted production to a factory in Georgia.

“We think it is a really ingenious piece of modern industrial policy, and consequently, we’ve shifted our focus,” Birger Steen, Freyr’s CEO, said in an interview. “The scaling will happen in the United States, and that’s because of the Inflation Reduction Act.” Steen said that the company is keeping the Norwegian factory ready for a “hot start,” meaning that production could scale up there if local policies become friendlier. The company is talking to policymakers about how they can compete with the U.S., he said.

Some countries are reaping direct benefits from U.S. spending, including Canada, which is included in some of the cleanenergy law’s benefits and has mining operations that the United States lacks.

Killian Charles, the CEO at Brunswick Exploration in Montreal, said in an interview that Canada’s lithium industry stands to benefit as battery manufacturing moves to the United States and companies look for nearby sources of raw material.

But in most cases, the competition seems more zero-sum.

David Scaysbrook, the managing partner of the Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners Group, which has helped finance some of the largest solar and battery projects in the United States, said that the American clean-energy bill was the most influential legislation introduced by any country and that other governments were not able to replicate “the sheer scale” of it.

“Other countries can’t match that fiscal firepower,” he said. “Obviously, that’s a threat to the EU or other countries.”

The United States has sought to allay some of its allies’ concerns by signing new trade agreements allowing foreign partners to share in some of the clean-energy law’s benefits. The U.S. signed a minerals agreement with Japan in March that will allow Japanese facilities to supply minerals for electric vehicles receiving U.S. tax credits. American officials have been negotiating with Europe for a similar agreement since last year.

But at a meeting in October, the United States and Europe clashed over a U.S. proposal to allow labor inspections at mines and facilities producing minerals outside the United States and Europe. Officials are continuing to work toward completing a deal in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, the lack of agreement has cast a further pall over the U.S.-EU relationship.

Biden administration officials have continued to defend their approach, saying that the Inflation Reduction Act does not signal a turn toward American protectionism and that climate spending is badly needed. Even with such significant investments, the United States is likely to fall short of international goals for curbing global warming.

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Alphabet and AMD fuel AI rally on Nasdaq

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he Nasdaq surged on Thursday, with Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices sparking a megacap rally on fresh optimism about artificial intelligence.

Shares of Alphabet (GOOGL.O) jumped over 5% as analysts cheered the launch of the Googleparent’s newest AI model, while AMD soared more than 9% after the company estimated the potential market for its data center AI chips could reach $45 billion this year.

Other heavyweight tech-related stocks also gained, with Nvidia (NVDA.O) and Amazon (AMZN.O) climbing nearly 2%, Meta Platforms (META.O) rising 2.8% and Apple (AAPL.O) up about 1%.

The Philadelphia semiconductor index (.SOX) jumped 2.4%, bringing its 2023 gain to 47%, much of that fueled by bets about the future of AI. “Today it’s an AMD-Google rally. There’s a contagion effect across the market. Everyone wants to get on the bandwagon,” said Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Management in New York.

“We’re kind of in this weird market, a tag-team market, where one day tech leads, and then the next day value and the broad market lead.”

The S&P 500 (.SPX) has steadily climbed since the end of October on expectations the Federal Reserve has finished its campaign of interest rate hikes and that it could begin cutting rates in March.

The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to 4,585.04 points.

Two stocks gained in the index for every one that fell.

The Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC) gained 1.28% at 14,328.22 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) was up 0.23% at 36,138.93.

Traders have almost fully priced in the likelihood of the Fed keeping rates unchanged at its meeting next week.

Data on Thursday showed the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week to a seasonally adjusted 220,000 for the week.

A Labor Department jobs report due on Friday could hint at how quickly the U.S. economy is softening and may sway expectations about when the Fed is likely to begin cutting rates. Non-farm payrolls are expected to have increased by 180,000 jobs last month after rising by 150,000 in October.

Interest rate futures imply a nearly 64% chance of a rate cut as soon as March, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool.

Limiting gains in the Dow, shares of Merck (MRK.N) fell 1.2% after the drugmaker’s immunotherapy combination failed in a lung cancer study.

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Israel says Hamas fired rockets from ‘humanitarian zones’

By LIAM STACK and YARA BAYOUMY

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s Israel’s offensive pushes Palestinian civilians into ever smaller pockets of land with scant supplies, the military said Thursday that Hamas militants fired rockets from what it called “humanitarian zones” in the southern Gaza Strip, adding to concerns that nowhere in the enclave was fully safe for civilians.

The Israeli military posted maps, satellite photos and a video that it said showed rockets had been fired toward Israel from multiple locations, including Al-Mawasi, a barren area in the Gaza Strip’s Rafah province that has become crowded in recent days, as Israeli forces have directed people fleeing fighting to go there.

The material and Israel’s account of them could not immediately be verified.

It was not clear whether Israel would now regard the area as a legitimate military target. An Israeli military spokesperson, Maj. Nir Dinar, said he could not discuss future operations. Palestinians were being “updated frequently in various ways” about Israeli military activities, Dinar said.

But the Israeli claims about Al-Mawasi underscored the risks of so-called safe zones in Gaza, which the United Nations has opposed on the grounds that no one party to a war can unilaterally declare places completely safe for civilians.

Attempting to establish such zones in Gaza, U.N. officials said last month, could “create unacceptable harm for civilians, including large-scale loss of life.”

U.N. officials have urged instead that Palestinians be allowed to take shelter in buildings such as schools and hospitals, which are protected under international humanitarian laws, and that Israel not strike such places.

But Israel has accused Hamas of concealing command centers within civilian buildings, including schools and hospitals, and has declared them to be legitimate targets.

Israel’s maps appeared to show different boundaries for the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone than it had previously used. An earlier map showed a smaller zone that did not include what Israel said was the rocket launch site in AlMawasi; the new map shows an expanded humanitarian zone that encompasses the site.

When asked, the Israeli military did not explain the discrepancy.

Al-Mawasi and the surrounding Rafah area are among the few remaining places Israel’s military has told displaced Palestinians they can seek safety as it mounts an offensive in southern Gaza aimed at rooting out Hamas militants responsible for the Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel.

An Israeli government spokesperson, Eylon Levy, said Thursday that its forces, including commando units, were pressing on with “close-quarter combat” in southern Gaza’s main city, Khan Younis. It was not possible to verify Israel’s account of the fighting.

But Israeli forces have continued to carry out strikes near where people are seeking shelter. On Wednesday, 18 people were killed by an Israeli airstrike in the city of Rafah, according to a television station run by the Palestinian Authority, a rival to Hamas.

The U.N. says that tens of thousands of people have fled to the city of Rafah in recent days and that it has been the only place in the Gaza Strip to receive any humanitarian aid in nearly a week.

In its statement Thursday, the Israeli military said that 14 rockets were fired from Al-Mawasi and surrounding areas “from near tents of evacuated Gazan civilians in Rafah in southern Gaza and from next to United Nations facilities,” the Israeli military said Thursday. It said Hamas “abuses the people of Gaza, utilizing them for its acts of terror.”

The U.N. has facilities in Rafah province. The U.N. could not immediately be reached for comment on Israel’s claims.

Nearly 1.9 million people, or about 85% of the total

population of Gaza, have fled their homes so far during two months of war, squeezing into an area covering less than one-third of the territory, according to the U.N. The number of displaced people in Gaza is now larger than the population of Manhattan and more than four times the size of the population of Tel Aviv, Israel.

Discussions between American and Israeli officials have focused on creating safe places for Palestinians near U.N. shelters or areas where Israel would agree not to conduct air or ground operations.

But Israel has encouraged Palestinians to relocate to Al-Mawasi since the early days of the war, producing videos and releasing labeled maps of the area in both Arabic and English.

A senior U.S. official has said that the Biden administration believed that Israel was not compelling people to move to Al-Mawasi and that the area had only been mentioned as one place where the Israeli military would not be operating.

A large number of Palestinians have fled to Al-Mawasi and surrounding areas, but they have found little aid or shelter. Shaina Low, a spokesperson for the Norwegian Refugee Council, described the area Thursday as “a desolate coastal strip” that has experienced an “alarming increase in population density” in recent days.

“The Al-Mawasi area does not have facilities or accommodations for this influx of people,” Low said. She said Gaza was “spiraling into a humanitarian catastrophe that will take years, not months, to come back from.”

Asked earlier this week whether the U.N. would provide aid to Al-Mawasi, Andrea De Dominico, the head of the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for Palestinian territories, said, “The U.N. will deliver assistance, if we will be able to, wherever people are.”

“But the point is about delivering assistance wherever people are and not being forced by any party to do it in a specific area,” he said.

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Venezuela orders arrest of top opposition figures, claiming treason

By GENEVIEVE GLATSKY and ISAYEN HERRERA

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enezuela’s top prosecutor accused several top opposition figures of treason and ordered their arrest earlier this week, the latest blow to prospects for credible elections that the government has agreed to hold next year in exchange for the lifting of crippling U.S. economic sanctions.

The attorney general, Tarek William Saab, said that opponents of the leftist government had accepted money from ExxonMobil to sabotage President Nicolás Maduro’s recent referendum on annexing a large, oil-rich region in Guyana. The oil company could not immediately be reached for comment.

Saab did not say what, specifically, the accused had done to thwart the referendum, but he said they would be charged with treason, conspiracy, money laundering and criminal association. He announced arrest warrants for 15 people, some of them prominent opposition members, including people who live abroad and two U.S. citizens.

The Biden administration has tried to coax Venezuela into holding elections, relaxing some of the damaging U.S. sanctions. In October, the government reached an agreement with the opposition on steps toward a vote, and it agreed last week that candidates who have been banned from running for office could appeal that penalty to the country’s top tribunal.

But Maduro’s government has also repeatedly undercut the opposition’s ability to mount a meaningful challenge.

More than 2.4 million Venezuelans voted in October in an opposition primary election for president, held without official government support. Since then, the government has questioned the primary’s legitimacy, has taken legal aim at its organizers and has banned the winner of the primary, María Corina Machado, from running for office for 15 years, claiming that she did not complete her declaration of assets and income when she was a legislator. Three of those Saab accused Wednesday are members of Machado’s political party who live in Venezuela.

Since Maduro took power in 2013, after the death of Hugo Chávez, the combination of growing oppression, rampant corruption and sanctions has made life much harder for ordinary Venezuelans, and millions have left the country. Un-

María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader. der Maduro, international observers have called the country’s elections illegitimate.

With the allegations of treason, President Joe Biden must decide whether to continue betting that sanctions relief will persuade Maduro to allow a real vote, said Geoff Ramsey, a senior fellow for Venezuela at the Atlantic Council.

“I think Maduro is really forcing Biden’s hand here,” he said. “It’s become clear that he can’t win a free and fair election, so he needs Washington to snap back the sanctions to justify a crackdown that allows the regime to revert to the status quo.”

On Sunday, Venezuela held a referendum, backed by Maduro, on whether to annex the Essequibo region in Guyana.

Maduro has cast the issue as a fight with ExxonMobil, the U.S.

oil company that has a deal with the Guyanese government.

His critics say the vote was no more than a bid to divert attention from his political troubles by stoking nationalist fervor.

The government reported a vote of more than 95% in favor. Although political analysts, social media users and New York Times journalists reported sparse turnout, the government claimed that it was heavy, with 10.5 million ballots cast.

“With the inflated vote numbers, they’ve just become a mockery,” said Christopher Sabatini, a senior research fellow for Latin America at Chatham House, an international affairs research group in London. “Things really do seem to be falling apart.”

The Essequibo region, with immense mineral and oil wealth but few people, is almost as large as Florida, taking up nearly three-quarters of the total area administered by Guyana.

Venezuela and Britain both claimed it in the 19th century, and the dispute has continued since Guyana gained independence from Britain in 1966. The question is under consideration by the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands.

At the same time that Saab was giving his news conference, Machado, a center-right former lawmaker, was holding one of her own at her party’s headquarters in Caracas, Venezuela, saying that the referendum had damaged the electoral authority’s credibility.

As news of the charges and arrest orders spread on social media and through the room where Machado was speaking, her assistant pulled her campaign chief off the stage and whispered in her ear. Afterward, another party leader took the stage to say they were waiting for formal notice from the attorney general.

The three party members who were charged left the headquarters without giving statements. They are the international relations coordinator, Pedro Urruchurtu; the political coordinator, Henry Alviarez, and the communications coordinator, Claudia Macero.

The Americans accused by Saab are Damian Merlo, a consultant who has advised the authoritarian president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele; and Savoi Jandon Wright. Saab gave no information about Wright, except that he was already imprisoned in Venezuela.

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US supports ‘largely’ phasing out fossil fuels, John Kerry says at climate summit

By LISA FRIEDMAN

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ohn Kerry, President Joe Biden’s special envoy for climate change, said earlier this week that the United States supported a phaseout of fossil fuels, his clearest statement yet on America’s position on one of the most intractable issues under debate at the United Nations climate talks in Dubai.

Kerry said that “largely” ending the burning of coal, gas and oil was required to limit average global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, which many scientists say is necessary to prevent the most catastrophic effects of climate change.

The planet has already warmed by 1.2 degrees Celsius.

“We’ve got to do what the science tells us to do, and the science has been clear,” Kerry told reporters gathered at a news conference at the summit, known as COP28, which began Nov. 30 and runs until Dec. 12.

But he also said that to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, nations would need to deploy technology to capture and store carbon emissions from industries for which there are no low-carbon or zerocarbon alternatives, like steel and cement manufacturing.

There have been growing demands from some countries at the summit for an agreement to phase out fossil fuels. Small island nations in particular say that it’s a matter of survival, as rising seas linked to climate change threaten to wash them away. Some European countries, including Germany, have made a fossil fuel phaseout their top goal of COP28.

John Kerry, the U.S. special envoy for climate change But Saudi Arabia and other oil-producing states oppose any efforts to reduce fossil fuels gradually, much less to end the use of the oil and gas that underpins their economies. Under U.N. rules, any agreement from the climate talks requires unanimous approval; any single nation can object and scuttle the deal.

If nations do agree in Dubai to phase out — or even phase down — fossil fuels, it would be historic.

Past U.N. climate deals have shied away from even including the words “fossil fuels.” The closest nations came was in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2021, when negotiators tried to insert a “phaseout” of coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, into the final agreement, but China and India objected. They settled on a “phase-down” of coal-fired plants that don’t have the technology to

capture their emissions, but no timeline was established.

Two negotiators from developing countries said Wednesday that a group of nations led by Saudi Arabia and a separate bloc of Arab nations were blocking efforts by island nations to include language to phase out fossil fuels in any final COP28 agreement.

Kerry did not discuss a timeline for the end of fossil fuel use. He pointed to science showing that nations would have to slash global emissions by at least 43% compared with 2019 levels by the end of the decade if they hoped to stop adding net emissions to the atmosphere by 2050. Instead, global emissions have continued to rise.

“If you’re going to reduce the emissions, and you’re going to actually hit the target of net zero by 2050, you have to do some phasing out,” Kerry said.

“There’s no other way to get to that target.”

Given the heavy investment in wind, solar and other renewable energy by the United States and other countries, as well as the private sector, Kerry said it was inevitable that the global economy would move away from fossil fuels.

“We will get to a global low-carbon, no-carbon economy,” he said. “The only question is, will we get there in time to avoid the worst consequences of this crisis?”

Environmental activists praised the U.S. position.

“We think it’s good news, a positive sign that the U.S. government is engaging ambitiously on the goal of decarbonization,” said David Nicholson, the chief climate officer of Mercy Corps, a global aid group.

“There is still a long way to go.”

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So many child deaths in Gaza, and for what?

By NICHOLAS KRISTOF

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onsider this: The most dangerous place to be a child in the world today is the Gaza Strip.

That’s the assessment of Catherine Russell, executive director of UNICEF, who is not a bleeding-heart radical but a former ambassador and veteran lawyer who worked for Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama.

Already it appears that more than twice as many children have died in Gaza just since the war started Oct. 7 than in all the conflicts worldwide in 2022, according to United Nations figures.

“Almost 1 out of every 150 Palestinian children in Gaza have been killed in just two months,” noted Dr. Zaher Sahloul, president of MedGlobal, an aid group working there. “That is the equivalent of half a million American children.”

Sahloul warned that many others may “die from infections, waterborne diseases or dehydration,” while others will suffer from lifelong physical disabilities.

We can and should despise Hamas, a repressive, misogynist and homophobic force that uses Palestinian civilians as human shields. And we can understand how Israel, traumatized by savage killings and rapes by Hamas, is determined to strike back. But just because Hamas is

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The Biden administration has continued to periodically defend Israel not only when it is attacked, which is right, but even when it causes enormous numbers of Palestinian civilian deaths. Contrary to Biden administration claims that Israel is getting the message to show restraint, the U.N. reports that this week “saw some of the heaviest shelling in Gaza so far” and that “if possible, an even more hellish scenario is about to unfold.”

“Nowhere is safe in Gaza,” said Martin Griffiths, the top U.N. official for humanitarian matters. “Such blatant disregard for basic humanity must stop.”

The U.N. commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, has suggested that war crimes have been committed by both Hamas and Israel, yet too many Americans decry some deaths but not others. We tell the world that we are supporting Ukraine because of our belief in the “rulesbased international order,” and then we provide weaponry that ends up killing children on a huge scale in Gaza.

Too many see events through a prism in which lives are invaluable on one side while deaths on the other are regrettable.

Gaza health authorities say that 16,248 people have been killed in the enclave so far, about 70% of them women and children. It’s impossible to verify the figures, but human rights monitors say the figures are credible and have proved reliable in the past. A senior Biden administration official told Congress that the reported figures may well be an undercount (presumably because of bodies unrecovered under the rubble).

If those figures are right, that means that a woman or child has been killed on average about every seven minutes around the clock since the war began. Some have been babies in incubators.

The savagery of the Oct. 7 attacks precipitated the bombardment, of course, and Hamas continues to hold hostages. Every bit of diplomatic pressure should be applied to Hamas to free those hostages and, in the meantime, to allow them visits by humanitarian workers.

The penchant of some American progressives to tear down posters for hostages is nauseating, as is the wave of antisemitism that we’ve seen in both the United States and Europe.

There is a distinction: Hamas deliberately killed and kidnapped children Oct. 7. Israel is not deliberately killing Palestinian children; it is simply bombing entire neighborhoods with far too little attention to civilian life. There is a moral difference there, but I wouldn’t want to try to explain it to grieving parents in Gaza.

While recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself, how is it advancing its security by flattening large areas with 2,000-pound bombs? The United States has repeatedly counseled Israel to use smaller bombs and more surgical strikes, in part to avoid turning tactical victories into strategic defeat.

As best we can tell, these are the results of its operation so far: — Israel appears to have modestly degraded Hamas’ military capacity. An Israeli military spokesperson estimated that several thousand Hamas fighters had been killed, which might amount to 10% or less of the Hamas force.

— Hamas has gained popularity and credibility in the West Bank (Hamas flags were everywhere when I visited recently).

— Israeli hostages have been placed at risk and reportedly killed.

— The initial global outpouring of support for Israel has been replaced by a flood of sympathy for Palestinians.

— Hamas has succeeded in one of its aims: putting the Palestinian cause back on the global agenda.

— Revulsion at the Palestinian loss of life has jeopardized the stability of neighbors like Jordan and put off any hope for now of an accord between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

— The risks of an uprising in the West Bank have increased, along with those of a wider war with Lebanon.

So has this made Israel safer? Enough to justify killing a woman or child every seven minutes around the clock?

I’ve covered lots of conflicts, and one of the striking things about the bombardment of Gaza is how intense it has been. About half of buildings in northern Gaza show structural damage, according to analyses of satellite images.

By pulverizing entire neighborhoods and killing huge numbers of civilians instead of using smaller bombs and taking a much more surgical approach, as American officials have urged, Israel has provoked growing demands for an extended cease-fire that would arguably amount to a Hamas victory. In short, I fear that inflicting mass casualties is a strategic error as well as a moral one; while parts of Gaza were flattened with the goal of destroying Hamas, that might be what rescues Hamas.

Look, it’s hard to have a conversation about the Middle East, because people quickly divide into sides. But the side we should be on is that of children dying pointlessly in Israel and Gaza alike without advancing anyone’s security. The lives of Israeli, American and Palestinian children all have equal value, and we should act like it.

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Departamento de Justicia presenta nueva ronda de cargos contra imputado de asesinar a pareja de envejecientes en Naguabo POR CYBERNEWS

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AN JUAN – El secretario del Departamento de Justicia, Domingo Emanuelli Hernández, informó que, en la tarde del jueves, la Fiscalía de Humacao presentó 21 nuevos cargos contra Jenniel Alexander Rodríguez García, de 18 años, luego de que la División de Vehículos Hurtados de la Policía concluyera múltiples investigaciones que llevaba en su contra por el hurto de ocho vehículos de motor.

Según la investigación del agente Jesús M. Herrera Gómez, el sujeto hurtó seis autos de un concesionario en Naguabo, efectuó daños a la propiedad del establecimiento y se apropió de otros dos vehículos de motor en otro concesionario en Humacao.

La fiscal Karla Z. Pacheco Álvarez formuló los cargos contra el imputado por escalamiento, daños agravados y apropiación ilegal de vehículos tras violentar los artículos 194, 199 del Código Penal de Puerto Rico y el artículo 18 de la Ley para la Protección de la Propiedad Vehicular.

“Nuestros fiscales continúan trabajando para procesar a esta persona por todos los delitos que haya cometido y liberar a la sociedad de quien evidentemente ha representado una amenaza para sus vecinos, comunidades y hasta el comercio de la

zona Este”, manifestó el secretario Emanuelli Hernández.

Conforme a la investigación de la División d Vehículos Hurtados de la Policía, adscrita a Humacao, los hechos ocurrieron entre los pasados meses de agosto y septiembre. En agosto, Rodríguez García escaló el concesionario de vehículos Naguabo Auto Sales en horas de la madrugada y se apropió ilegalmente de un vehículo. Escaló tres veces adicionales el mismo local, apropiándose de otros vehículos. Posteriormente, el imputado tuvo acceso al dealer Benítez Auto de Humacao y se apropió de otras dos unidades. En el mes de septiembre, escaló nuevamente el concesionario Naguabo Auto Sales e intentó apropiarse de otro vehículo de motor, causando daños a la propiedad y a la unidad vehicular.

El Comisionado de la Policía, Antonio López Figueroa señaló que las investigaciones contra Rodríguez García continúan activas, así como contra otros posibles autores de los hechos imputados a este. “Múltiples divisiones trabajan para seguir esclareciendo casos en esta área, donde operaba su actividad delictiva este joven”, agregó.

Tras evaluar la prueba presentada por el Departamento de Justicia, el Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Humacao, determinó causa en los 21 cargos, fijando una fianza de $60 mil por cada uno

para un total de $1,260,000.

El pasado 27 de noviembre, la Fiscalía de Humacao presentó una primera serie de cargos contra Rodríguez García por el asesinato de una pareja de envejecientes en Naguabo; violaciones a la ley de armas, robo agravado, incendio agravado y destrucción de prueba.

La vista preliminar por los cargos presentados hoy fue señalada para el próximo 22 de diciembre, mientras que, por los cargos relacionados al asesinato, la vista se reseñaló para el 17 de diciembre.

NMEAD pide precaución en las playas ante evento de marejadas este fin de semana POR CYBERNEWS

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AN JUAN – El comisionado del Negociado para el Manejo de Emergencias y Administración de Desastres (NMEAD), Nino Correa Filomeno, informó el jueves que el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología (SNM) anunció que a partir de mañana y durante el fin de semana, el mar estará peligroso con un evento de marejadas, mayormente en la costa este y norte de Puerto Rico.

“En esta época festiva, vamos a evitar desgracias en nuestras playas. Este fin de semana no es momento para ir a la playa. El SNM nos informa que se pronostican olas de hasta diez pies, por lo que no son aptas para bañistas. Reiteramos el llamado a la ciudadanía a disfrutar, fuera del agua”, señaló Correa Filomeno en declaraciones escritas.

El meteorólogo y coordinador de Avisos del SNM, Ernesto Morales, explicó que la combinación de una

“marejada moderada” proveniente del norte y vientos de hasta 25 millas por hora provocará condiciones peligrosas en las costas, con olas rompientes de entre

ocho y diez pies a lo largo de las costas del norte y este.

“Tomemos decisiones con precaución al considerar visitar las playas este fin de semana. Queremos evitar más fallecimientos relacionados a corrientes marinas”, dijo Morales.

El secretario del Departamento de Seguridad Pública (DSP), Alexis Torres, y Correa Filomeno recordaron que los Negociados del DSP y las zonas operacionales del NMEAD están activadas para poder atender cualquier eventualidad. El Negociado mantiene comunicación constante con las Oficinas Municipales para el Manejo de Emergencias (OMME) de todos los municipios, la Guardia Costera y las policías municipales.

Para más información, puede acceder a las redes sociales del Negociado. Para reportar cualquier emergencia, debe llamar o enviar un mensaje de texto al 9-1-1 para solicitar asistencia de las agencias correspondientes.

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Fábrica de Dulces La Fe Una empresa netamente puertorriqueña celebró el pasado sábado el 75 aniversario de su creación en el año 1948.

Fueron sus fundadores el Sr. Rufino Nieves Quintana y la Sra. Magdalena Ríos Traverso ambos fallecidos. En el 1973 su hijo y actual presidente adquiere la empresa y la dirige junto a sus hijos hasta el día de hoy. Acompañado de su esposa la Sra. María S. Rivera, secretaria y sus hijos Melissa Nieves Rivera, Administradora, Isaac Nieves Rivera, Gerente General y Mariely Nieves Rivera, asistente administrativa.

Empresa dedicada a la elaboración de dulces típicos y tropicales siendo sus clientes la gran mayoría de las cadenas de supermercados y hace mas de 40 años exporta sus productos a muchos estados de los Estados Unidos.

Agradecemos a todos nuestros empleados, suplidores, clientes y consumidores, a la Administración Municipal de Caguas que por los últimos 60 años nos ha apoyado y al público en general por su patrocinio.

Nos acompañaron en esta noche la Sra. Zamia Baerga, secretaria de Desarrollo Económico del Municipio de Caguas, el Sr. Jorge Ramírez presidente de Hecho en Puerto Rico y el Licenciado Juan Dalmau como amigo del presidente.

Comandada por una nueva administración vamos hacia adelante haciendo énfasis en la calidad de nuestros productos y el servicio a nuestros clientes. Un caluroso abrazo a todos por su apoyo.

Muchas gracias

Isaac Nieves Ríos Presidente

Zamia Baerga, Directora de Desarrollo Económico del Municipio de Caguas junto a Isaac Nieves Ríos, Presidente de Dulces La Fe.

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Empleados de Dulces La Fe

Licenciado Juan Dalmau De izquierda a derecha: Lic. Juan Dalmau, Melissa Nieves Rivera, Jorge Ramirez (Presidente de Hecho en PR), Isaac Nieves Ríos (Presidente de Dulces La Fe), Zamia Baerga (Directora de Desarrollo Económico del Municipio de Caguas) e Isaac Nieves Rivera.

Isaac Nieves Ríos, Presidente de Dulces La Fe, junto a sus hijos Melissa Nieves Rivera, Isaac Nieves Rivera, Mariely Nieves Rivera.

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Norman Lear, TV’s greatest American

By JAMES PONIEWOZIK

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n 1942, Norman Lear signed up to fight the fascists. He served as a radio operator and gunner in a B-17 bomber named “Umbriago” by its crew, after a catchphrase of comedian Jimmy Durante. As Lear watched bombs spill out of the plane’s belly over Germany, he said in a 2021 interview with the Yiddish Book Center, his attitude was “Screw ’em.”

But there was also a complicating empathy: “I remember thinking, imagining a table of family, of Germans, sitting around the table as the bombs dropped.”

Lear, who died Tuesday at age 101, was hardly alone in volunteering to fight for his country in World War II. What distinguished his career as a TV producer was how he fought for his country in his sitcoms.

The most famous of them informed Americans that there was a war going on at their own kitchen tables. By January 1971, when “All in the Family” premiered, TV had been spilling a gusher of reality into living rooms — Vietnam, street protests, the Kent State shootings — but sitcoms had remained an alternative universe of goofy castaways, friendly witches and lovable millionaire bumpkins.

“All in the Family,” which Lear had spent years trying to develop for the networks, personified the country’s conflicts under one roof, at 704 Hauser in Queens, New

York. Archie Bunker (Carroll O’Connor), the racist, reactionary dockworker, was the choleric face of the kind of blue-collar workers, alienated by social change, who had attacked anti-war demonstrators in the “hard hat riots” the previous spring. He sparred with his feminist daughter, Gloria (Sally Struthers), and her leftist husband, Michael (Rob Reiner), while his anxious wife, Edith (Jean Stapleton), tried to keep an increasingly elusive peace.

Lear designed “All in the Family” to air arguments audiences weren’t hearing in escapist sitcoms. (Other sounds too: The pilot episode featured, for the first time on network TV, the noise of a flushing toilet—“terlet,” in Archie-speak — which was the show’s shot heard ’round the world.) Its format was theater-like, its dialogue rough and real, its comedy smart but not highbrow. It was a lightning revolution, claiming the No. 1 spot in the ratings and holding on for five years.

“All in the Family” was based on a British series, “Till Death Us Do Part.” The title of the original refers, of course, to wedding vows — that is, to the relationship between two people. The title “All in the Family” expanded that outward. The troubles were in our family, the fights were in our family, the racists were in our family. We were bound to them.

So Archie Bunker, for all his prejudice and bullheadedness, had to be vivid, alive, funny. Yes, there was a risk that audiences

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Norman Lear’s comedies expressed concerns and aired arguments that audiences weren’t hearing in escapist sitcoms. would laugh with his bigotry and not at it.

But if you couldn’t like him, you couldn’t see how any of the other characters could love him. And if you couldn’t see that, then you couldn’t see the Archie in any of the people that you loved.

Lear’s connection to Archie was intimate. His own father, he told NPR, was “a bit of an Archie Bunker,” given to using racist language, and Lear based the character in part on him. But Archie was also, like Lear, a World War II veteran who had been based in Italy with the Army Air Forces.

Archie was an oaf and a bigot, but a richly human one. Lear’s depiction of him was — like much of his TV work — a critique that came from love. He imagined popular, populist TV as a form of patriotic dissent, embodying a spirit of big-hearted 20th-century liberalism.

Part of that philosophy, in Lear’s subsequent work, was opening the doors to other members of the American family whom Archie deplorably deplored from his favorite chair. He made TV about rich Black people (“The Jeffersons”) and working-class Black people (“Good Times,” “Sanford and Son”), about feminists (“Maude”) and divorced women (“One Day at a Time”) and dissatisfied housewives (“Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman”). He tried to establish a Latino family sitcom with the short lived “a.k.a. Pablo,” and later in life executive produced a reboot of “One Day at a Time” centered on a Cuban American family.

Lear was inspired in part, he said, by his own minority experience as a Jew in America,

in the era of the antisemitic radio demagogue Father Charles Coughlin. In his TV work Lear built a counter-weapon, a bigger and better soapbox.

But he also made distinctive art. He created a bracing comedy language, able to play to both the cheap seats and the opera boxes. As successful as many of his shows were, they weren’t as widely imitated as their more feel-good contemporaries. Decades later, when someone attempts a show with a similar provocative spirit and theater-for-themasses style — say, NBC’s “The Carmichael Show” a few years ago — Lear’s is still the first name that comes to mind for comparison.

His work also managed to stay relevant, even prescient, a half-century later, as became obvious with the presidency of Donald Trump, whose Queens bluster and bigoted “Those Were the Days” grievances echoed Lear’s most famous character. In 2017 — the same year that Lear refused in protest to attend a Kennedy Center reception at the White House — former presidential adviser Steve Bannon said admiringly of the president, “Dude, he’s Archie Bunker.”

That an alt-right agitator could liken his chosen candidate to the character Lear wrote as a pigheaded buffoon — and see it as not just a compliment but an asset — could, you might argue, be the ultimate indictment of Lear’s gamble in making Archie likable.

But that approach also allowed Lear’s voice, his patriotic belief in pluralism, to carry in places where a stump speech wouldn’t. My own father was a blue-collar World War II vet who, like Lear’s, had a little Archie Bunker in him. Maybe more than a little. Yet when I was a kid, we’d watch “All in the Family” together.

I doubt that laughing with and at Archie did much to change my dad. But I think it helped shape me. “All in the Family” talked back, in a way I couldn’t as an elementaryschool kid. It showed me that there were other points of view and that millions of other people were interested in the argument.

I don’t know if Norman Lear ever imagined the inside of a house like mine when he created his shows, the way he pictured the families inside German homes when he served in the war. But the same principle applied: Family life may be private, but it’s never insulated from the forces troubling the world.

With his work, he tried to drop something into American living rooms that might, at least, leave us a little bit better. Thank you for your service, Mr. Lear.

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Study suggests trauma stays in present tense

By ELLEN BARRY

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t the root of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a memory that cannot be controlled. It may intrude on everyday activity, thrusting a person into the middle of a horrifying event, or surface as night terrors or flashbacks.

Decades of treatment of military veterans and sexual assault survivors have left little doubt that traumatic memories function differently from other memories. A group of researchers at Yale University and at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York, set out to find empirical evidence of those differences.

The team conducted brain scans of 28 people with PTSD while they listened to recorded narrations of their own memories. Some of the recorded memories were neutral, some were simply “sad,” and some were traumatic.

The brain scans found clear differences, the researchers reported in a paper published last week in the journal Nature Neuroscience. The people listening to the sad memories, which often involved the death of a family member, showed consistently high engagement of the hippocampus, part of the brain that organizes and contextualizes memories.

When the same people listened to their traumatic memories — of sexual assaults, fires, school shootings and terrorist attacks — the hippocampus was not involved.

“What it tells us is that the brain is in a different state in the two memories,” said Daniela Schiller, a neuroscientist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and one of the authors of the study. She noted that therapies for PTSD often sought to help people organize their memory so they can view it as distant from the present.

“Now we find something that potentially can explain it in the brain,” she said.

“The brain doesn’t look like it’s in a state of memory; it looks like it is a state of present experience.”

Indeed, the authors conclude in the paper, “traumatic memories are not experienced as memories as such” but as “fragments of prior events, subjugating the present moment.”

The traumatic memories appeared

In an undated image from Geoff B. Hall, an MRI scan of a brain highlighting the posterior cingulate cortex. In a study, traumatic memories appeared to engage this area, which is usually involved in internally directed thought, like introspection or daydreaming. (Geoff B. Hall via The New York Times) to engage a different area of the brain: the posterior cingulate cortex, or PCC, which is usually involved in internally directed thought, like introspection or daydreaming.

The more severe the person’s PTSD symptoms were, the more activity appeared in the PCC. What is striking about this finding is that the PCC is not known as a memory region, but one that is engaged with “processing of internal experience,” Schiller said.

The findings feed into a much debated question in the field of trauma: Should clinicians encourage people with PTSD to expose themselves to their most traumatic memories?

In recent years, many Americans have embraced treatments such as prolonged exposure therapy and eye movement reprocessing and desensitization, or EMDR, which revisit traumatic memories in hopes of draining them of their destructive force.

Ilan Harpaz-Rotem, an author of the paper, said the new findings suggested that revisiting the memory was a critical element of treatment.

“You are helping the patient to construct a memory that can be organized and consolidated into the hippocampus,” said

Harpaz-Rotem, a professor of psychiatry and psychology at Yale University.

He described a case from his clinic: An Army medic was haunted by a fragmentary image from his past, of frantically bandaging a soldier’s wound while under fire. In therapy, trying to “build a story, a coherent memory,” the clinician helped the medic fill in details around the edges of that scene, including a dead soldier who lay nearby, shooting in the background and his own panicked use of too many bandages.

Ideally, such treatments can help transform the traumatic memory into one that more closely resembles ordinary sad memories. “It’s like having a block in the right place,” he said. “If I can access a memory, I know it’s a memory. I know it’s not happening to me now.”

Dr. Ruth Lanius, director of PTSD research at the University of Western Ontario who was not involved in the study, described its findings as “seminal” because it establishes that traumatic memories have distinct pathways and because it indicates that key mechanisms for traumatic memory may involve less-examined areas of the brain.

Much research into PTSD has focused on the

amygdala, the stress detection center of the brain, and the hippocampus, she said. The posterior cingulate cortex is “really involved in the reliving of memories” and in seeking self-relevance, which may explain why a sensory reminder may cause overwhelming fear or panic.

“A soldier, if they hear fireworks, they may run and take cover,” Lanius said. “Traumatic memories are not remembered; they are relived and reexperienced.”

Clinicians, she said, can use these findings to treat patients who “don’t feel that the trauma is over,” employing therapies that “bring on line context, so you know, ‘Oh, that happened in the past.’” She said researchers should explore therapies, like mindfulness, which are known to activate the parts of the brain known to provide context.

If biological markers for PTSD can eventually be identified, it would be “a major scientific contribution,” settling differences within the field about what experiences constitute a trauma, said Brian Marx, deputy director of the Behavioral Science Division of the National Center for PTSD, who was not involved in the study.

While most experts agree that motor vehicle accidents, sexual assaults or military combat are traumatic events, there is disagreement about whether experiences like racism or pandemic stress should be viewed as the basis for a PTSD diagnosis, he said.

“It is one of the foundational questions of the field,” he said. “It is a debate we still wrestle with, because we don’t have an answer for it.”

Marx called the new research “intriguing” but not conclusive, noting that it did not include a comparison group of subjects without a PTSD diagnosis, specify how long ago the traumatic events took place or specify whether the subjects had already received psychotherapy.

And he said it was not likely to settle debates over whether PTSD treatments should include exposure to traumatic memories, since literature on treatment outcomes show that responses are highly individualized.

“To say this is proof positive really ignores the reality that our treatments are imperfect,” he said. “They don’t work for everyone in the same way.”

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Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA. El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de SAN JUAN, hago saber a la parte demandada, MARIA TERESA FIGUEROA FILGUEIRA y al PÚBLICO EN GENERAL; que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el 10 de octubre de 2023, por la Secretaría del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor pagadero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o giro postal, a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal, la siguiente propiedad con dirección física: 1272 Calle 56 [SE] Urb. La Rivera, San Juan PR 00921 y que se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número 435 del bloque M68 del plano de inscripción de la Urbanización Extensión de Reparto Metropolitano, radicada en el Barrio Monacillos del sitio denominado Rio Piedras del término municipal del Gobierno de la Capital de Puerto Rico, con un área superficial de 350 metros cuadrados; en lindes por el NORTE, en 14.00 metros con la calle denominada M-street del mencionado plano; por el SUR, en 14.00 metros con el solar número M-436 del bloque M -68; por el ESTE, en 25.00 metros, con el solar número 437 del bloque M-68 del mencionado plano; por el OESTE en 25.00 metros con el solar número 433 del bloque M-68 del mencionado plano. Enclava una casa. Finca 12448, inscrita al Folio 67 del tomo 706 de Monacillos, Registro de la Propiedad San Juan, Sección Tercera. La finca antes descrita se encuentra afecta a los siguientes gravámenes: (i) HIPOTECA constituida por Maria Teresa Figueroa Figueira, en garantía de un pagaré, aff. #23542, a favor de Master Mortgage Corporation, o a su orden, por $162,000.00 al 7.375%, vencedero el 1 de octubre de 2036, según Escritura #324 otorgada en Bayamón, el 27 de septiem-

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bre de 2006 ante notario Wilfredo R. Picorelli Osorio, inscrita al folio 41 del tomo 1085 finca #12448 inscripción 14ma. (ii) MODIFICADA hipoteca de la inscripción 14ma: se amplía en $14,643.17 para un principal de $176,643.17 y vence el 1 de marzo de 2051 con intereses al 3.850% comenzando el 1 de abril del 2011 hasta el 1 de marzo de 2014; intereses al 7.375% desde el 1 de abril de 2014 hasta su vencimiento el 1 de marzo de 2051. Residual de $19,440.19; según Esc. #22 otorgada en San Juan el 4 de febrero de 2011, ante Luis Yamil Rodriguez San Miguel, inscrita al folio 41 del tomo 1085, finca #12448 inscripción 16ma.

MODIFICADA, nuevamente, hipoteca de la inscripción 14ma: modificada par inscripción 16ma ampliándose su principal en $220.17 para un nuevo principal de $176,863.34 al 3.850% desde el 1 de abril de 2014 hasta el 1 de marzo de 2017; intereses al 7.375% desde el 1 de abril de 2017 y venciendo el 1 de marzo de 2051, con Residual de $21,748.87 según Esc.#50 otorgada en San Juan el 20 de febrero de 2014 ante notario Luis Yamil Rodriguez San Miguel, inscrita al folio 42 del tomo 1085 de Monacillos, finca #12448 inscripción 17ma.

MODIFICADA la hipoteca de la inscripción 14ta., ya modificada en las inscripciones 16ma y 17ma: se amplía en $2,806.76 para un principal de $179,670.10 al 4.250% desde e1 1 de julio de 2017 hasta el 1 de junio de 2027 al 7.375% desde el 1 de julio de 2027 hasta vencer el 1 de junio de 2057; y con un Residual de $53,861.26 según Esc. #70 otorgada en San Juan a 31 de mayo de 2017 ante notario Luis Yamil Rodriguez San Miguel, inscrita al Sistema Karibe, finca #12448 inscripción 18ma. La hipoteca objeto de esta ejecución es la que ha quedado descrita en el inciso (i). Será celebrada la subasta para con el importe de la misma satisfacer la sentencia dictada el 30 de agosto de 2023, mediante la cual se condenó a la parte demandada pagar a la parte demandante la cantidad adeudada y vencida, ascendiente a $121,978.17 de balance principal, más $53,861.00 de segundo balance de principal por moratoria, más los intereses acumulados a razón de 4.25% anual, acumulados desde el 1 de julio de 2020 hasta su total y completo pago, contribuciones, recargos y primas de seguro adeudados y los cuales continuarán en aumento hasta el saldo total de la deuda, más la cantidad

Friday, December 8, 2023 estipulada de $16,200.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. La PRIMERA SUBASTA será celebrada el día 9 DE ENERO DE 2024, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma, la cantidad de $179,670.10 sin admitirse oferta inferior. De no haber remate ni adjudicación, celebraré SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 17 DE ENERO DE 2024, A LAS 10:30 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, $119,780.07. Si no hubiese remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, celebraré TERCERA SUBASTA el día 24 DE ENERO DE 2024, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar en la que regirá como tipo mínimo, la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para la primera subasta, o sea, $89,835.05.

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 estos, sin destinarse a su extinción cualquier parte del remanente del precio de licitación. La propiedad para ejecutar será adquirida libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate

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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 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, hoy 17 de noviembre de 2023. Edwin E. López Mulero, Alguacil Auxiliar, Tribunal De Primera Instancia, Sala De San Juan. ***

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Parte Demandante Vs.

SUCESIÓN DE JACQUELINE COLLAZO TORRES T/C/C JACKIE COLLAZO TORRES COMPUESTA POR SARA ELISA GARCÍA COLLAZO Y MENGANO DE TAL, POSIBLE HEREDERO DESCONOCIDO; DAVID ALLAN GARCÍA PASCIOLLA, POR SÍ Y COMO HEREDERO DE JACQUELINE COLLAZO TORRES T/C/C JACKIE COLLAZO TORRES; EMPIRE REAL ESTATE, LLC; DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA POR CONDUCTO DE LA DIVISIÓN DE CAUDALES

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21 colindancias por el NORTE, en LAURA I. SANTA SANCHEZ, su alegación responsiva en la RELICTOS; CENTRO metros con el solar #15 SECRETARIA REGIONAL II. secretaría del tribunal. Si usted DE RECAUDACIÓN DE 24.00 incluyendo pared medianera; SARA ROSA VILLEGAS, SE- deja de presentar su alegación INGRESOS MUNICIPALES por el SUR, en 24.00 metros CRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL responsiva dentro del referido (CRIM) con el solar #13 incluyendo pa- CONFIDENCIAL I. término, el tribunal podrá dic-

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: GB2019CV01237.

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

A: SARA ELISA GARCÍA COLLAZO, COMO PARTE DE LA SUCESIÓN DE JACQUELINE COLLAZO TORRES T/C/C JACKIE COLLAZO TORRES A LAS SIGUIENTES DIRECCIONES: 2546 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BLVD APT 17, NEW YORK, NY 10039-3500, 708 CALLE CENTRAL, APT. 404, COND. ROYAL HOUSE, SAN JUAN PR 00907 Y URB PRADO ALTO, L14 CALLE 6, GUAYNABO, PR 00966-3030.

MENGANO DE TAL, POSIBLE HEREDERO DESCONOCIDO DE JACQUELINE COLLAZO TORRES T/C/C JACKIE COLLAZO TORRES.

Queda usted notificado que en este Tribunal se ha radicado demanda sobre ejecución de hipoteca por la vía ordinaria en la que se alega se adeuda las siguientes cantidades: $204,440.80 de principal, más intereses sobre dicha suma al 6.125% anual desde el 1 de agosto de 2019 hasta su completo pago, más $3,639.15 de recargos acumulados los cuales continuarán en aumento hasta el saldo total de la deuda, más la cantidad estipulada de $20,044.74 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato del préstamo, incluyendo pero sin limitarse a gastos de mantenimiento, inspecciones y otros adelantos “corporate advances”. La propiedad que garantiza hipotecariamente el préstamo es la siguiente: URBANA: Solar identificado con el #14 del Bloque L de la Urbanización Prado Alto, localizado en el Barrio Pueblo Viejo del término municipal de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Tiene dicho solar un área superficial de 150.00 metros cuadrados y son sus

red medianera; por el ESTE, en 6.25 metros con la calle #6; y por el OESTE, en 6.25 metros con el solar #49. En dicho solar enclava una residencia tipo “Town House”. Inscrita al folio 250 del tomo 912 de Guaynabo, Finca 33404. Registro de la Propiedad de Guaynabo. La hipoteca consta inscrita al folio 121 del tomo 1323 de Guaynabo, Finca 33404. Registro de la Propiedad de Guaynabo. Inscripción 6ta. La modificación de hipoteca consta inscrita al margen del folio 121 del tomo 1323 de Guaynabo, Finca 33404, Registro de la Propiedad de Guaynabo. Inscripción 6ta.

(Anotación 6.1). La demandante es la tenedora por endoso, por valor recibido y de buena fe del referido pagaré objeto de la presente acción. Se interpela a los demandados para que acepten o renuncien a la herencia de la causante dentro de los 30 días subsiguientes a la fecha que fuesen emplazados o requeridos que contesten, para darle cumplimiento el Artículo 1578 del nuevo Código Civil de Puerto Rico, 31 L.P.R.A. § 11021, entendiéndose que, si no se expresan dentro de dicho término, aceptan el caudal relicto; la renuncia se hará por instrumento público o por escrito judicial. La parte demandada deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Administración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del Tribunal. Se le advierte que si no contesta la demanda, radicando el original de la contestación en este Tribunal y enviando copia de la contestación a la abogada de la parte demandante, Lcda. Belma Alonso García, cuya dirección es: PO Box 3922, Guaynabo PR 00970-3922, Teléfonos: (787) 789-1826 y (787) 708-0566, correo electrónico: oficinabelmaalonso@gmail.com, dentro del término de treinta (30) días de la publicación de este edicto, excluyéndose el día de la publicación, se le anotará la rebeldía y se le dictará Sentencia en su contra, concediendo el remedio solicitado sin más citarle ni oírle. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y el sello del Tribunal, hoy. 14 de noviembre de 2023 en Bayamón, Puerto Rico. LCDA.

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CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC Demandante Vs.

tar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, a cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente.

Greenspoon Marder, LLP Lcda. Frances L. Asencio -Guido R.U.A. 15,622 TRADE CENTRE SOUTH, SUITE 700 100 WEST CYPRESS CREEK ROAD FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 Telephone: (954) 343 6273 Frances.Asencio@gmlaw.com Expedido bajo mi firma, y sello del Tribunal, en Comerío, Puerto Rico, hoy día 28 de noviembre de 2023. ELIZABETH GONZÁLEZ RIVERA, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. CARMEN L. APONTE FLORES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

SUCESION FLORENTINA PAGAN TANON T/C/C FLORENTINA PAGAN TAÑÓN T/C/C FLORENTINA PAGAN TAÑON COMPUESTA POR ANA HILDA FIGUEROA PAGAN, MARIA CRISTINA FIGUEROA PAGAN, JULIAN FIGUEROA LEGAL NOTICE PAGAN, JOSE LUIS ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO FIGUEROA PAGAN, DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUYOLANDA FIGUEROA NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE HATILLO PAGAN, GERMAN ORIENTAL BANK RIVERA PAGAN; JOHN Demandante Vs DOE Y JANE DOE COMO EDUVINA LOPEZ, POSIBLES MIEMBROS TAMBIÉN CONOCIDA DESCONOCIDOS; COMO EDWINA LOPEZ ESTADOS UNIDOS DE Y COMO EDUINA AMERICA; CENTRO LOPEZ VALENTIN, DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES JACQUELINE LOPEZ, TAMBIÉN CONOCIDA Demandados COMO JACQUELINE Civil Núm.: AI2023CV00357.

Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HILOPEZ VALENTIN, POTECA. EMPLAZAMIENTO PATRICIA LOPEZ, POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNITAMBIÉN CONOCIDA DOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRECOMO PATRICIA LOPEZ SIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS VALENTIN Y JUAN UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ANTONIO LOPEZ, ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. TAMBIÉN CONOCIDO A: GERMAN RIVERA COMO JUAN ANTONIO PAGAN COMO LOPEZ VALENTIN Demandados MIEMBRO DE LA SUCESIÓN FLORENTINA Civil Núm.: CM2023CV00618.

(101). Sobre: COBRO DE DIPAGAN TANON NERO (EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOT/C/C FLORENTINA TECA POR LA VÍA ORDINAPAGAN TAÑÓN T/C/C RIA). EMPLAZAMIENTO POR FLORENTINA PAGAN EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTAÑON. POR LA PRESENTE se le TE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIemplaza para que presente al DOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOTribunal su alegación respon- CIADO DE PUERTO RICO. siva a la demanda dentro de A: EDUVINA LOPEZ, los treinta (30) días a partir de TAMBIÉN CONOCIDA la publicación de este edicto.

COMO EDWINA LOPEZ Usted deberá presentar su aleY COMO EDUVINA gación responsiva a través del LOPEZ VALENTIN, Sistema Unificado de Manejo y JACQUELINE LOPEZ, Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder TAMBIÉN CONOCIDA utilizando la siguiente direcCOMO JACQUELINE ción electrónica: http://unired.

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22 COMO PATRICIA LOPEZ VALENTIN Y JUAN ANTONIO LOPEZ, TAMBIÉN CONOCIDO COMO JUAN ANTONIO LOPEZ VALENTIN.

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

Además, se le apercibe que, en los casos al amparo de la Ley Núm. 57-2023, titulada Ley POR EL PRESENTE EDICTO para la Prevención del Maltrase le notifica que se ha radicado to, Preservación de la Unidad en esta Secretaría por la parte Familiar y para la Seguridad, demandante, Demanda sobre Bienestar y Protección de los Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Menores, entre los remedios Hipoteca por la Vía Ordinaria que el Tribunal podrá conceder en la que se alega adeuda la se incluyen la ubicación permasuma principal de $65,095.76, nente de un (una) menor fuera más intereses sobre dicha de su hogar, el inicio de procesuma al 7.875% anual, des- sos para la privación de patria de el día 1ro de abril de 2023, potestad, y cualquier otra mehasta su completo pago, más dida en el mejor interés del (de recargos acumulados, más la la) menor. (Artículo 33, incisos cantidad de $8,730.00, estipu- b y f de la Ley Núm. 57-2023). lada para costas, gastos y ho- Se le advierte de su derecho a norarios de abogado, así como comparecer acompañado(a) de cualquier otra suma estipulada abogado(a) en los casos que en el contrato de préstamo, proceda. La información del (de todas cuyas sumas están líqui- la) abogado(a) de la parte dedas y exigibles. La propiedad mandante es la siguiente: hipotecada a ser vendida en Lcdo. Baldomero A. Collazo Torres RUA Núm. 10,189 pública subasta es: RÚSTICA: Bufete Collazo, Connelly & Parcela marcada con el núSurillo, LLC mero Noventa y Uno (91) en P.O. Вок 11550 San Juan, P.R. 00922-1550 el plano de parcelación de la Tel. (787) 625-9999 COMUNIDAD RURAL CAPAEZ Fax (787) 705-7387 del Barrio Capaez del término E-mail: bcollazo@lawpr.com municipal de Hatillo, Puerto Se le notifica también por la Rico, con una cabida superficial presente que la parte demande TRESCIENTOS TREINTA dante habrá de presentar para Y UNO PUNTO NOVENTA Y su anotación al Registrador CUATRO (331.94) METROS de la Propiedad del Distrito en CUADRADOS. En lindes por que está situada la propiedad el NORTE, con parcela número objeto de este pleito, un aviso Cien (100) de la Comunidad; de estar pendiente esta acción. por el SUR, con Calle número Para publicarse conforme a la Dos (2) de la Comunidad; por Orden dictada por el Tribunal el ESTE, con parcela número en un periódico de circulación Noventa (90) de la Comunidad; general. EN TESTIMONIO DE y por el OESTE, con parcela LO CUAL, expido el presennúmero Noventa y Dos (92) de te Edicto que firmo y sello en la Comunidad. La escritura de Hatillo, Puerto Rico, hoy 27 de hipoteca se encuentra inscrinoviembre de 2023. VIVIAN Y. ta al folio 42 del tomo 407 de FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECREHatillo, Registro de la PropieTARIA REGIONAL. BRENDA dad de Arecibo, Sección SeTORRES MUÑIZ, SECRETAgunda, finca número 16,509, RIA AUXILIAR. inscripción séptima. POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza para LEGAL NOTICE que presente al tribunal su aleESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO gación responsiva dentro te las DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUtreinta (30) días de haber sido NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA publicado este emplazamienCENTRO JUDICIAL DE AIBOto, excluyéndose el día de la NITO SALA SUPERIOR DE publicación. Usted deberá preOROCOVIS sentar su alegación responsiva PR RECOVERY AND a través del Sistema Unificado DEVELOPMENT JV, LLC de Manejo y Administración de Demandante V. Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección: https://www.poderjudicial.pr/index.php/tribunalelectronico/, salvo que el caso sea un expediente físico o que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal y notificar copia de la misma al (a la) abogado(a) de la parte demandante o a ésta, de no tener representación legal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio

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(001). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO; INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA Y GRAVAMEN MOBILIARIO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS.

A: CARLOS GABRIEL OROZCO PEÑA Y JAIME OROZCO PEÑA COMO MIEMBROS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE JAIME OROZCO DUQUE Y DE LA SUCESIÓN DE SANDRA JULIANA PEÑA RODRÍGUEZ.

POR LA PRESENTE se les emplaza para que presenten al Tribunal su alegación responsiva a la Segunda Demanda Enmendada presentada en su contra dentro de los treinta (30) días de la publicación de este Emplazamiento por Edicto, excluyéndose el día de su publicación. Deberán presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), el cual pueden acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www. poderjudicial.pr/index.php/ tribunal-electronico/, salvo que el caso sea de un expediente físico o que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal y notificar copia de la misma a los abogados de la parte demandante. 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 Segunda Demanda Enmendada, o cualquier otro, si el Tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. Además, se le apercibe que, en los casos al amparo de la Ley 57-2023, titulada Ley para la Prevención del Maltrato, Preservación de la Unidad Familiar y para la Seguridad, Bienestar y Protección de los Menores, entre los remedios que el Tribunal podrá conceder se incluyen la ubicación permanente de un SUCESIÓN DE JAIME (una) menor fuera de su hogar, OROZCO DUQUE el inicio de procesos para la COMPUESTA POR JAIME privación de patria de potesOROZCO PEÑA, CARLOS tad, y cualquier otra medida GABRIEL OROZCO PEÑA en el mejor interés del (de la) menor. (Artículo 33, incisos b Y JESSICA OROZCO y f de la Ley Núm. 57-2023).

PEÑA; Y LA SUCESIÓN Se le advierte de su derecho a DE SANDRA JULIANA comparecer acompañado(a) de abogado(a) en los casos que PEÑA RODRÍGUEZ, COMPUESTA POR JAIME proceda. Abogados de la Parte OROZCO PEÑA, CARLOS Demandante: Lcdo. Luis G. Parrilla Hernández GABRIEL OROZCO PEÑA R.Ú.A. Núm. 16,736 lparrilla@ferraiuoli.com Y JESSICA OROZCO Lcdo. Jaime A. Torrens Dávila PEÑA R.Ú.A. Núm. 15,803 Demandados jtorrens@ferraiuoli.com Civil Núm.: AI2021CV00353. Lcda. Paloma Domínguez Sánchez

R.Ú.A. Núm. 22,947 pdominguez@ferraiuoli.com Ferraiuoli LLC PO Box 195168 San Juan, PR 00919-5168 Tel.: (787) 766-700 Fax: (787) 766-7001 Se les apercibe que, conforme al Artículo 959 del Código Civil, 31 L.P.R.A. § 2787, como miembros de la Sucesión de Jaime Orozco Duque y de la Sucesión de Sandra Juliana Peña Rodríguez, tienen un término de treinta (30) días para informarle al Tribunal si aceptan o repudian la herencia de los respectivos causantes. De no manifestar su declaración sobre la aceptación o repudiación de las respectivas herencias dentro del plazo antes mencionado, se tendrán por aceptadas las respectivas herencias.

EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Orocovis, Puerto Rico, 30 de noviembre de 2023. ELIZABETH GONZÁLEZ RIVERA, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. VIRGEN J. HERNÁNDEZ HERNÁNDEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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

E.M.I. EQUITY MORTGAGE, INC. Demandante Vs.

LILLIAM RODRIGUEZ RIVERA

Demandados Civil Núm.: CA2023CV00722.

Sala: 407. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA “IN REM” (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 DE CAROLINA, SALA SUPERIOR, , en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor en efectivo, cheque certificado en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América el 11 DE ENERO DE 2024, A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA, en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA DE CAROLINA, SALA SUPERIOR, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en: URBANIZACION VISTAMAR, K-650 CALLE JORGE VAZQUEZ SANES (PONTEZUELA), CAROLINA, PR 00983 y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número seiscientos cincuenta del bloque K del plano de inscripción de la Urbanización Vistamar, tercera

extensión situada en el Barrio Sabana Abajo de Carolina, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de trescientos tres metros cuadrados con ochenta y tres centimetros cuadrados; por el NORTE, en trece metros veintiún centimetros con la calle principal de dicha urbanización; por el SUR, en trece metros veintiún centimetros con solar seiscientos tres; por el ESTE, en veintitrés metros con el solar seiscientos cuarenta y nueve; por el OESTE, en veintitrés metros con el solar seiscientos cincuenta y uno. Todas dichas colindancias con el bloque K de dicha urbanización. Contiene una casa de una sola planta para uso residencial. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita al Folio 145 del Tomo 517 de Carolina Norte, bajo la finca número 20,106, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Primera.

El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $103,098.00.

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 19 DE ENERO DE 2024, A LAS 9:15 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 $68,732.00.

Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 26 DE ENERO DE 2024, A LAS 9:15 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 $51,549.00. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura de hipoteca número 57 otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 28 de abril de 2018, ante el Notario Melvin E. Rodríguez Torres y consta inscrita al Tomo Karibe de Carolina Norte, bajo la finca 20,106, inscripción Vigésimo Segunda (22da), en el Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Primera. 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 $96,776.00 por concepto de principal, desde el 1ro de enero de 2022, más intereses al tipo pactado de 4.50% anual que continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación.

Además, la parte demandada adeuda a la parte demandante los cargos por demora equiva-

lentes 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 $10,309.80.

Además, la parte demandada, se comprometió a pagar una suma equivalente a $10,309.80 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca y una suma equivalente a $10,309.80 para cubrir intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley. Por razón de dicho incumplimiento, y al amparo del derecho que le confiere el Pagaré, el demandante ha declarado tales sumas vencidas, líquidas y exigibles en su totalidad. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAROLINA, SALA SUPERIOR durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la 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 y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores desconocidos, no inscritos o presentados que sus acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso o al portador garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. 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 continuación: Número del solar: que ha de celebrarse la venta, C-111; Area del Solar: 304.750 tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribu- METROS CUADRADOS; En nal y la Colecturía. Este Edicto linderos; NORTE, en una disserá publicado dos veces en tancia de 13.250 metros lineaun diario de circulación general les, con la calle #2 de la urbanien el Estado Libre Asociado de zación; SUR, en una distancia Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos de 13.250 metros lineales, con semanas consecutivas. Expido el solar #113 del mismo bloque el presente Edicto de subas- C; ESTE, en una distancia de ta bajo mi firma en el Tribunal 23.000 metros lineales, con en Carolina, Puerto Rico, hoy solar #112 del mismo bloque día 28 de noviembre de 2023. C; OESTE, en una distancia de HÉCTOR L. PEÑA RODRÍ- 23.000 metros lineales, con el GUEZ, ALGUACIL DE SUBAS- solar #110 del mismo bloque C. TAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA Sobre dicho solar enclava una INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDI- casa en concreto para fines CIAL DE CAROLINA, SALA residenciales. La propiedad anSUPERIOR. tes relacionada consta inscrita en el Folio 166 del Tomo 968 LEGAL NOTICE de Cabo Rojo, Finca número ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO 32,994, del Registro de la ProDE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- piedad de San Germán. El tipo NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA mínimo para la primera subasta CENTRO JUDICIAL DE MAYA- del inmueble antes relacionaGÜEZ SALA SUPERIOR do, será el dispuesto en la EsBANCO POPULAR DE critura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $112,098.00. Si no huPUERTO RICO biere remate ni adjudicación en Demandante Vs. la primera subasta del inmueble HECTOR YADIEL LAI mencionado, se celebrará una VELAZQUEZ, NESHSAIDA SEGUNDA SUBASTA en las DIAZ NAVARRO oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 7 DE FEBRERO DE T/C/C NESHAIDA DIAZ NAVARRO Y LA 2024, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA. En la segunda subasta SOCIEDAD LEGAL que se celebre servirá de tipo DE GANANCIALES mínimo las dos terceras partes COMPUESTA POR (2/3) del precio pactado en la AMBOS primera subasta, o sea la suma Demandados de $74,732.00. Si tampoco huCivil Núm.: MZ2019CV01796. biere remate ni adjudicación en Sala: 207. Sobre: COBRO DE la segunda subasta se celebraDINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE rá una TERCERA SUBASTA HIPOTECA (VÍA ORDINARIA). en las oficinas del Alguacil que EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Al- suscribe el día 14 DE FEBREguacil que suscribe por la pre- RO DE 2024, A LAS 10:30 DE sente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y LA MAÑANA. Para la tercera hace CONSTAR: Que en cum- subasta servirá de tipo mínimo plimiento de un Mandamiento la mitad (1/2) del precio pactade Ejecución de Sentencia que do para el caso de ejecución, o le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil sea, la suma de $56,049.00. La que suscribe por la Secretaría hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA de epígrafe fue constituida meINSTANCIA CENTRO JUDI- diante la escritura número 223, CIAL DE MAYAGÜEZ, SALA otorgada el día 22 de febrero SUPERIOR, en el caso de epí- de 2008, ante el Notario Lesbia grafe procederá a vender en Hernández Miranda, y consta pública subasta al mejor postor inscrita al folio 166 del tomo en efectivo, cheque certificado 968 de Cabo Rojo, finca númeen moneda legal de los Esta- ro 32,994, inscripción segunda. dos Unidos de América el 31 Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo DE ENERO DE 2024, A LAS para con su producto satisfacer 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en al Demandante total o parcialsu oficina sita en el local que mente según sea el caso el ocupa en el edificio del TRIBU- importe de la Sentencia que ha NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA obtenido ascendente a la suma CENTRO JUDICIAL DE MAYA- de $89,688.50 por concepto de GÜEZ, SALA SUPERIOR, todo principal, desde el 1ro de mayo derecho, título e interés que de 2019, más intereses al tipo tenga la parte demandada de pactado de 5.50% anual que epígrafe en el inmueble de su continúan acumulándose hasta propiedad que ubica en: C-111, el pago total de la obligación.

URBANIZACION PUERTA Además, la parte demandada DEL COMBATE, CABO ROJO, adeuda a la parte demandante PUERTO RICO 00623 y que se los cargos por demora equivadescribe a continuación: URBA- lentes a 5.00% de la suma de NA: Solar radicado en la Urba- aquellos pagos con atrasos en nización Puerta del Combate, exceso de 15 días calendarios localizada en el barrio Llanos de la fecha de vencimiento; los Costa del término municipal de créditos accesorios y adelantos Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, que se hechos en virtud de la escritudescribe en el plano de inscrip- ra de hipoteca; y las costas, ción con el número, área y co- gastos y honorarios de abogalindancias que se relacionan a do equivalentes a $11,209.80.

The San Juan Daily Star Además, la parte demandada se comprometió a pagar una suma equivalente a $11,209.80 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca y una suma equivalente a $11,209.80 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 MAYAGÜEZ, 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 está sujeta a los siguientes gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad; Esta compraventa aplica en el Programa de Crédito Contributivo Para Vivienda Nueva (Ley 197 del 14 de diciembre de 2007), obteniendo un crédito de $25,000.00. Que el notarlo autorizante explicó al comprador que al acogerse al crédito contributivo mencionado, deberá retener la posesión y uso de la propiedad por un término de 3 años y que de incumplir con esta condición, el comprador será responsable con el Secretario de Hacienda de una contribución adicional especial, equivalente al crédito originalmente otorgado a su favor. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores desconocidos, no inscritos o presentados que sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso o al portador garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. 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

Friday, December 8, 2023

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 Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, hoy día 29 de noviembre de 2023. ALG. IVELISSE FIGUEROA VARGAS, ALGUACIL PLACA #924, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE MAYAGÜEZ, SALA SUPERIOR.

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

FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO Demandante V.

LUIS MARIO MILIAN JIMENEZ; JANILU SOBRADO FIGUEROA Y LA SOCIEDAD DE BIENES GANANCIALES POR AMBOS COMPUESTA

Demandados Civil Núm.: BY2022CV04373.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. AVISO DE VENTA EN PÚBLICA SUBASTA. Yo, EDGARDO ELÍAS VARGAS SANTANA, AGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #193, Alguacil de la División de Subastas del Centro Judicial de Bayamón, 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 de 3 de noviembre de 2023 y para satisfacer la Sentencia por la cantidad de $283,553.54 de principal, dictada en el caso de autos el día 14 de julio de 2023, notificada y archivada en autos el día 1 de agosto de 2023 y publicada mediante el día 4 de agosto de 2023 en el periódico The San Juan Daily Star; 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 Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, el bien inmueble se describe a conti-

nuación: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Mansiones de Montecasino I, en el barrio Candelaria del municipio de Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, que se describe en el plano de inscripción de la urbanización, con el número, área y colindancias que se relacionan a continuación: Numero del solar: nueve (9) del bloque “C”. Área del solar: 759.603 metros cuadrados.

En lindes al Norte, con la calle #3 y con el solar numero 8 del bloque “D”, en dos alineaciones, en una distancia de 8.895 metros y otra de 15.00 metros; al Sur, con el solar numero 6 del bloque “C”, con el solar 7 del bloque “C” y con el solar número 8 del bloque “C”, en una distancia de 33.913 metros; al Este, con el solar numero 10 del bloque “C”, en una distancia de 20.308 metros y al Oeste, con área verde, en dos alineaciones, en una distancia de 13.914 metros y otra de 19.820 metros. Enclava edificación.

Finca #28304 inscrita al folio 14 del tomo 519 de Toa Baja, Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección II. Con el importe de dicha venta se habrá de satisfacer a la parte demandante las cantidades adeudadas, según la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, por el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Bayamón, cuyas cantidades son las siguientes: $283,553.54 de principal; 5.50% de intereses, los cuales continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda; $2,094.39 de gastos por mora, los cuales continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda; más costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado. El tipo mínimo para la subasta será la suma de tasación pactada, la cual es $274,333.03 para la propiedad descrita. Si no produjere remate o adjudicación la primera subasta, se procederá a una segunda subasta y servirá de tipo mínimo de 2/3 partes del valor de la tasación, $182,888.68.

Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en esta segunda subasta, se procederá a una tercera subasta, en ésta el tipo mínimo será de la 1/2 del valor de la tasación, $137,166.51.

Para el lote descrito, la PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo el día 17 DE ENERO DE 2024, A LAS 10:15 DE LA MAÑANA. De no comparecer postor alguno se llevará a efecto una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 24 DE ENERO DE 2024, A LAS 10:15 DE LA MAÑANA. De no comparecer postor alguno se llevará a cabo una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 31 DE ENERO DE 2024, A LAS 10:15 DE LA MAÑANA. La subasta o subastas antes indicadas se llevarán a efecto en mi oficina, localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón. Del Estudio de Titulo realizado no

surgen gravámenes preferentes, pero sin embargo surge el siguiente gravamen posterior, el cual será oportunamente cancelado. Aviso de Demanda dictado el 18 de marzo de 2014 en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón, caso civil #DCD20140749 sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca seguido por Firstbank Puerto Rico vs Luis Mario Milian Jimenes y su esposa Janilu Sobrado Figueroa donde se solicita el pago de la deuda garantizada con la hipoteca de la inscripción 3era ascendente a la suma de $268,105.54 o la venta en publica subasta, anotado al folio 11 del tomo 572 de Toa Baja, finca #28304 el 9 de abril de 2014, anotación “A”. Se le advierte a los licitadores que la adjudicación se hará al mejor postor, quien deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el mismo acto de la adjudicación en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica y para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda(s) aquella(s) persona(s) que tengan interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, y para conocimiento de los licitadores y el público en general y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general, una vez por semana durante el término de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, y para su fijación en tres (3) lugares públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como, la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía y se le notificará además a la parte demandada vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a la última dirección conocida.

La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores, previa orden judicial dirigida al Registrador de la Propiedad de la sección correspondiente para la cancelación de aquellos posteriores. Se les advierte a todos los interesados que todos los documentos relacionados con la presente acción de ejecución de hipoteca, así como la de la subasta, estarán disponibles para ser examinados, durante horas laborables, en la Secretaría del Tribunal. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito de ejecutante, continuarán subsiguientes; 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 Bayamón, Puerto Rico, a 14 de noviembre de 2023. EDGARDO ELÍAS VARGAS SANTANA, AGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #193.

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

ORIENTAL BANK COMO AGENTE DE SERVICIO DE THE MONEY HOUSE, INC. Demandante Vs.

LA SUCESION DE WANDA MERCEDES VAZQUEZ RIVERA COMPUESTA POR RUBY GONZALEZ VAZQUEZ; FULANO Y FULANA DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION; LA SUCESION DE PEDRO GONZALEZ FELICIANO COMPUESTA POR MENGANO Y MENGANA DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Demandados Civil Núm.: AR2023CV00670.

Sala: 404. 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 DE ARECIBO, SALA SUPERIOR, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor en efectivo, cheque certificado en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América el día 16 DE ENERO DE 2024, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE ARECIBO, SALA SUPERIOR, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en: URBANIZACION COSTAS DEL ATLANTICO, A-5 CALLE 1, ARECIBO, PR 00612 y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar A cinco (A-5) de la Urbanización Costas del Atlántico, localizada

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en el Barrio Islote del término municipal de Arecibo, Puerto Rico, compuesto de trescientos veintiocho punto veinticuatro metros cuadrados (328.24) en lindes por el NORTE, en una distancia de veintinueve punto setecientos noventa (29.790) metros con solar número cuatro (4) del Bloque A; por el SUR, en una distancia de treinta punto cero treinta y dos (30.032) con el solar número seis (6) del bloque A; por el ESTE, en un arco de once punto setecientos (11.700) metros con la calle número uno (1); y por el OESTE, en una distancia de diez punto doscientos sesenta (10.260) metros, con la Sucesión, José Noya. Sobre el antes descrito inmueble se halla construida una casa de hormigón y bloques para fines residenciales.

La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita al Folio 170 del Tomo 983 de Arecibo, bajo la finca número 43,233, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Arecibo, Sección Primera. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $101,750.00. 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 23 DE ENERO DE 2024, A LAS 10:30 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 $67,833.33. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 30 DE ENERO DE 2024, A LAS 10:30 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 $50,875.00.

La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura de hipoteca número 10 otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 13 de enero de 2018 ante la Notario Saideth Cristóbal Martínez y consta inscrita al Tomo Karibe de Arecibo, bajo la finca número 43,233, inscripción 7ma, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Arecibo, Sección Primera. 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 $92,852.00 por concepto de principal, desde el 1ro de diciembre de 2022, más intereses al tipo pactado de 4.25% anual que continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Además, la parte co-demandada Las

Sucesiones de Wanda Mercedes Vázquez Rivera y Pedro Gonzalez Feliciano 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 $10,175.00. Además, la parte co-demandada Las Sucesiones de Wanda Mercedes Vázquez Rivera y Pedro Gonzalez Feliciano se comprometió a pagar una suma equivalente a $10,175.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca y una suma equivalente a $10,175.00 para cubrir intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley. Por razón de dicho incumplimiento, y al amparo del derecho que le confiere el Pagaré, el demandante ha declarado tales sumas vencidas, líquidas y exigibles en su totalidad. 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 ARECIBO, 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 y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores desconocidos, no inscritos o presentados que sus acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso o al portador garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. 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 en el Tribunal en ARECIBO, Puerto Rico, hoy día 6 de diciembre de 2023. ÁNGEL DE JESÚS TORRES PÉREZ, ALGUACIL PLACA #770, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE ARECIBO, SALA SUPERIOR.

LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO. In re:

SAN JORGE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, INC.

Debtor CASE NO. 22-02630 MAG. Chapter 11. NOTICE OF AUCTION AND SALE HEARING. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. On September 1, 2022, the above-captioned debtor and debtors-in-possession (the “Debtors”), filed a voluntary petition for relief pursuant to chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico (the “Bankruptcy Court”).

2. On November 17, 2023, the Debtor filed a motion (the “Bidding Procedures and Sale Motion”), pursuant to sections 363 and 365 of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules 2002, 6004, and 6006 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (“Bankruptcy Rules”), seeking entry of an order (the “Bidding Procedures Order”) (a) scheduling an auction (the “Auction”) for the sale of all, substantially all, or any subset of the Debtors’ assets (in each case, the “Assets”) on or about December 21, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. and a hearing to approve the sale of the Assets (the “Sale Hearing”) at a time and date to be determined later by the Court, (b) approving procedures (the “Bidding Procedures”)2 for submitting competing bids for the Assets, (c) authorizing, but not directing, the Debtor to designate one or more Stalking Horse Bidder(s) and approving procedures to seek approval of Bid Protections for such Stalking Horse Bidder(s), (d) approving the form and man-

24 ner of the notice of the Auction and the Sale Hearing, and (e) establishing procedures for the assumption and assignment of the Assumed Contracts (as defined in the Bidding Procedures and Sale Motion) to any purchaser(s) of the Assets and approving the manner of notice thereof (the “Assumption and Assignment Notice”). [2 Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Bidding Procedures.]

3. On December 4, 2023, the Bankruptcy Court entered the Bidding Procedures Order.

Pursuant to the Bidding Procedures Order, if at least two (2) Qualified Bids with regard to any Assets are received by the Bid Deadline (as defined below), the Debtors will conduct the Auction. The Auction shall be held on December 21, 2023, starting at 1:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time), or such other time as the Debtor shall designate, and notify all Qualified Bidders and all creditors who request access to the Auction prior to the Bid Deadline of December 11, 2023 by contacting the counsel to the Debtors, Lugo Mender Group, LLC, 100 Carr. 165 Suite 501 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968, (Attn: Wigberto Lugo Mender (wlugo@ lugmender.com), Alexis Betancourt Vincenty (a_betancourt@ lugomender.com), and Amarys Bolorin Solivan (a.bolorin@lugomender.com)) and the investment banker of the Debtors, IEC Consulting, LLC (Attn: Ivan Colon, ivancolon311@gmail. com).

4. Professionals and principals for the Debtor, each Qualified Bidder, each Consultation Party, the U.S. Trustee, any creditors that request access to the Auction prior to the Bid Deadline, and any other parties the Debtor deems appropriate shall be permitted to attend and observe the Auction. Only parties that have submitted a Qualified Bid (as defined in the Bidding Procedures), by no later than December 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) (the “Bid Deadline”) may bid at the Auction. Any party that wishes to submit a Bid (as defined in the Bidding Procedures) for all or any portion of the Assets must submit a Bid prior to the Bid Deadline and in accordance with the Bidding Procedures.

5. Promptly following the conclusion of the Auction, but in no event later than 24 hours following the conclusion of the Auction, the Debtors shall file a notice on the Bankruptcy Court’s docket identifying (with specificity) the Successful Bidder(s) for the Assets and the Next- Highest Bidder(s), if any, the amounts bid by the Successful Bidder(s) and the

Next-Highest Bidder(s), and if either is a credit bidder, what portion of the bid is a credit bid and what portion (if any) is cash, and if any Successful Bidder or Next-Highest Bidder is a special purpose entity, the identity of the primary equity holders, or those who otherwise control, the special purpose entity (the “Notice of Successful Bidder(s)”). If no Auction takes place, but there is a Successful Bidder(s), the Debtors shall file the Notice of Successful Bidder(s)”) no later than 24 hours after the Successful Bidder(s) is/are identified.

6. The Sale Hearing to consider approval of the sale of the Assets to the Successful Bidder(s), free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances, will be held before the Honorable Maria de los Angeles Gonzalez, United States Bankruptcy Judge, José V. Toledo Federal Building & US Courthouse, 300 Calle del Recinto, San Juan, PR 009011964 at a time and date to be determined later by the Court, or at such other time thereafter as counsel may be heard. The Sale Hearing may be adjourned by the Debtor from time to time without further notice to parties in interest other than by announcement of the adjournment in open court on the date scheduled for the Sale Hearing or by including such adjournment on any agenda filed with the Bankruptcy Court and/or by the filing of a notice with the Bankruptcy Court.

7. Objections to approval of the Sale (with the exception of objections related solely to the conduct of the Auction, identity of any Successful Bidder, and ability of any Successful Bidder to provide adequate assurance of future performance, which must be received by a different deadline, the Auction Objection Deadline, defined below), must be in writing, state the basis of such objection with specificity, and be filed with the Bankruptcy Court, Clerk’s Office, 300 Calle del Recinto S STE 109, San Juan, PR 00901-1964, and served before December 15, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) (the “Sale Objection Deadline”) by the following parties (collectively, the “Notice Parties”): a) counsel to the Debtors, Lugo Mender Group, LLC, 100 Carr. 165 Suite 501 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968, (Attn: Wigberto Lugo Mender (wlugo@lugmender.com), and Alexis Betancourt Vincenty (a_betancourt@lugomender. com)); b) investment banker to the Debtors, IEC Consulting, LLC (Attn: Ivan Colon, ivancolon311@gmail.com) c) counsel to the Secured Creditor Oriental Bank, Salichs Pou & Associates, PO Box 195553 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-5553, Juan Salichs (jsalichs@splawpr.

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com); d) Counsel for the unsecured creditors’ committee, Jose F. Cardona Jimenez, Esq., PO Box 9023593, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00902-3593 (jf@cardonalaw.com); and e) the Office of the United States Trustee for the District of Puerto Rico (the “U.S. Trustee”), Edificio Ochoa, 500 Tanca Street, Suite 301 (Attn: Monsita Lecaroz- Arribas (USTP.Region21@ usdoj.gov)). Service on the Notice Parties may be made through the CM/ECF system with courtesy copies by email.

8. Objections related solely to conduct at the Auction, identity of any Successful Bidder, and adequate assurance of future performance by a Successful Bidder must be in writing, state the basis of such objection with specificity, and be filed with the Bankruptcy Court and served on the Notice Parties on or before 4:30 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) two (2) business days after the auction (the “Auction Objection Deadline”).

UNLESS AN OBJECTION IS TIMELY SERVED AND FILED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS NOTICE, THE BANKRUPTCY COURT MAY GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED WITHOUT FURTHER HEARING AND NOTICE. 9. This Sale Notice is subject to the Bidding Procedures and Sale Motion and the Bidding Procedures Order, with such Bidding Procedures Order controlling in the event of any conflict. The Debtor encourages all parties-in-interest to review such documents in their entirety. Copies of the Bidding Procedures and Sale Motion and the Bidding Procedures Order, form of Asset Purchase Agreement and form of proposed Sale Order, are on file with the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court, 300 Calle del Recinto S STE 109, San Juan, PR 00901-1964, and are available on the on the Lugo Mender Group, LLC website: https://lugomender.com/publicdocuments/.

10. Pursuant to the Bidding Procedures Debtor reserves its rights, to modify the Bidding Procedures in good faith, through a notice or an informative motion filed before the Bankruptcy Court, without the need for additional publications or notice.

USDC-PR 301304 CIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE precio que se ha establecido a_betancourt@lugomender. MAYAGÜEZ SALA SUPERIOR para cada subasta. Dada en com ERIC ALFREDO ACOSTA Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, hoy AYALA, LISSETTE NYDIA 15 de noviembre de 2024. CALEGAL NOTICE LIXTO RIVERA GHIGLIOTTY, ACOSTA AYALA, EDDIE ALGUACIL #283.

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCTA SALA DE SAN JUAN.

ISLAND PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC COMO AGENTE DE ACE ONE FUNDING, LLC

PARTE DEMANDANTE VS.

CARMEN L PEREZ MATOS

PARTE DEMANDADA CIVIL NUM. SJ2023CV05944 (603). SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. Estados Unidos de América El Presidente de los Estados Unidos El Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico. SS:

A: CARMEN L PEREZ MATOS ¯ RES MANUEL A PEREZ EDIF A-14 APT 169, SAN JUAN PR 00923-2005 ¯ 22 CALLE PATILLAS EDF A14 APT 169, SAN JUAN PR 00917-4410

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

Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), la cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: http://www.poderjudicial.pr/index.php/tribunalelectronico, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretarIa del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldia en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda o cualquier otro sin más citarle ni oIrle, si el tribunal en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. El sistema SUMAC notificará copia al abogado de Ia parte demandante, Kenmuel J. Ruiz Lopez cuya dirección es: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 009368518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección kenmuel.ruiz@ orf-law.com y a Ia dirección Dated: December 7, 2023, San notificaciones@orf-law.com.

Juan, Puerto Rico.

EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA Lugo Mender Group, LLC y el sello del Tribunal, en SAN Attorneys for Debtors TIJAN, Puerto Rico, hoy dia 25 100 Carr. 165 Suite 501 de octubre de 2023. Griselda Guaynabo, P.R. 00968-8052 Rodriguez Collado, Secretaria Tel.: (787) 707-0404 Regional. Keren Oliveras PadiFax: (787) 707-0412 lla, Sec de Serv a Sala. /S/Wigberto Lugo Mender Wigberto Lugo Mender LEGAL NOTICE USDC-PR 212304 ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO wlugo@lugomender.com DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL /s/Alexis A. Betancourt Vincenty GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIAlexis A. Betancourt Vincenty BUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTAN-

ACOSTA AYALA Demandantes V.

EDWIN EDGARDO ACOSTA CASTRO, JOSEPHINE ACOSTA CASTRO, ANGELIQUE NYDIA ACOSTA CASTRO

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAROLINA SALA SUPERIOR DE Civil Núm.: MZ2021CV01436. CAROLINA SALÓN DE SESIOSobre: DIVISIÓN DE COMUNI- NES CIVIL 409 CARLOS CALDERÓN DAD HEREDITARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Yo, CALIXTO PEÑA Y OTROS RIVERA GHIGLIOTTY, Alguacil Demandante V. del Tribunal Superior de MaANTONIA CALDERON yagüez, al público hago saber: PEÑA EN REP SUCO Que en cumplimiento de un ALEJANDRINA PEÑA Mandamiento que he recibido Y SUCN REMEDIOS por la Secretaría de este TribuCALDERON Y OTROS nal, venderé en Pública SubasDemandado(a) ta al mejor postor, en moneda del cuño legal y corriente de Caso Núm.: TJ2022CV00478. los Estados Unidos de Améri- Sobre: ACCIÓN CONTRAca, PRIMERA SUBASTA el día DICTORIA DE DOMINIO Y 10 DE ENERO DE 2024, por OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE el precio de $125,000.00, SE- SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. GRACE M. FIGUEROA IRIZARRY GUNDA SUBASTA el día 17 DE GRACEFIGUEROALAWOFFICE@ ENERO DE 2024, por 2/3 parGMAIL.COM tes del valor de tasación, TERLYMARIS DÍAZ FLORES CERA SUBASTA el día 24 DE WETMIMADR142823@YAHOO.COM ENERO DE 2024, por el 50% A: EVELYN GARCIA del valor de la tasación, todo CALDERON, SUTANO derecho, título e interés que DE TAL MIEMBRO DE tengan las partes sobre la siLA SUCN NESTOR guiente propiedad, todas señaladas PARA LAS 11:30 DE LA CALDERON PEÑA Y LA MAÑANA: RÚSTICA: Solar Ra- SUCN EMMA CALDERON dicado en el Barrio Pedernales PEÑA. del término municipal de Cabo (Nombre de las partes que se le Rojo, Puerto Rico, con una notifican la sentencia por edicto) cabida superficial de 312.5836 EL SECRETARIO(A) que susm/c. En lindes por el NORTE, cribe le notifica a usted que el en 21.70 metros con Gusta- 27 de noviembre de 2023, este vo A. Colberg Menéndez; por Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, el SUR, en 25.03 metros con Sentencia Parcial o Resolución William Martínez; por el ESTE, en este caso, que ha sido debien 13.60 metros con la Carre- damente registrada y archivada tera estatal ciento tres; y por el en autos donde podrá usted OESTE, en 13.48 metros, con enterarse detalladamente de José Lugo. Contiene una casa los términos de la misma. Esta de hormigón armado y bloques, notificación se publicará una de dos plantas, de treinta y sola vez en un periódico de dos pies de frente por treinta circulación general en la Isla y cinco pies de fondo y nueve de Puerto Rico, dentro de los pies de luz las dos plantas; la 10 días siguientes a su notificaplanta baja dedicada a Oficina ción. Y, siendo o representando y dos marquesinas y la planta usted una parte en el procedialta que tiene sala, comedor, miento sujeta a los términos cocina-family room, tres cuarde la Sentencia, Sentencia tos dormitorios, dos servicios Parcial o Resolución, de la cual sanitarios y un laundry, más un puede establecerse recurso de balcón de diez pies de largo y revisión o apelación dentro del cinco pies de ancho, dedicada término de 30 días contados a a Vivienda. Inscrita al folio 12 partir de la publicación por edicdel tomo 191 de Cabo Rojo, to de esta notificación, dirijo a finca número 5593 e inscripusted esta notificación que se ción 3ra. Esta subasta tendrá considerará hecha en la fecha lugar en la siguiente dirección: de la publicación de este edicOficina del Alguacil General to. Copia de esta notificación ha de Mayagüez. La propiedad a sido archivada en los autos de subastarse puede ser inspeceste caso, con fecha 30 de nocionada en el lugar, durante viembre de 2023. En Carolina, horas laborables: Carr. 103 Km Puerto Rico, el 30 de noviem7.7 Pedernales Cabo Rojo, PR bre de 2023. KANELLY ZAYAS 00623. Dicha venta se llevará ROBLES, SECRETARIA. IDA a cabo por el precio mínimo de L. FERNÁNDEZ RODRÍGUEZ, $125,000.00 y de ser necesaSECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL rio continuar el procedimiento, TRIBUNAL. el mismo se llevará a cabo en las fechas ya señaladas por el

Barrio Guaraguao de Bayamón, Puerto Rico, que se describe ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO en el plano de inscripción de DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- la Urbanización con el número, NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA área y colindancias que se relaSALA DE BAYAMÓN cionan a continuación: número LIME HOMES LTD. del solar doce (12) del bloque Parte Demandante Vs. DD, con un área de doscientos cuarenta y siete punto veinte SONIA ORTEGA (247.20) metros cuadrados. En BENEZARIO Y LA por el Norte, en diez punSUCESION DE PEDRO lindes to treinta (10.30) metros con el ANTONIO CHINEA solar número veintitrés (#23); PEREZ, COMPUESTA por el Sur, en diez punto treinta (10.30) metros con la calle núPOR ALEX MIGUEL mero ocho (#8); por el Este, en CHINEA COLÓN, veinte cuatro punto cero cero ANGEL GABRIEL (24.00) metros con el solar núCHINEA COLÓN, mero once (#11); y por el Oeste, IRIS AILEEN CHINEA en veinticuatro punto cero cero ORTEGA, JOHN DOE Y (24.00) metros con el solar núRICHARD ROE COMO mero trece (#13). Enclava una POSIBLES HEREDEROS casa. Inscrito al folio ciento cincuenta y seis (156) del tomo mil DESCONOCIDOS, cuatrocientos veintiuno (1421) ADMINISTRACIÓN de Bayamón, finca número sePARA EL SUSTENTO A senta y tres mil doscientos cuaMENORES Y CENTRO renta y ocho (63,248). Registro DE RECAUDACIÓN DE de la Propiedad de Bayamón, INGRESOS MUNICIPALES Sección I. Dirección Física: 12 DD 8 Street, Las Américas Parte Demandada Dev., Bayamón, PR 00961. La Civil Núm.: DCD2017-0342.

PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOa cabo el día 17 DE ENERO TECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA DE 2024, A LAS 10:45 DE LA Y COBRO DE DINERO. ANUNMAÑANA, y servirá de tipo míCIO DE SUBASTA. El suscrinimo para la misma la suma biente, Alguacil del Tribunal de de $128,761.00 sin admitirse Primera Instancia de Puerto oferta inferior. En el caso de Rico, Sala de Bayamón, a los que el inmueble a ser subasdemandados de epígrafe y al tado no fuera adjudicado en la público en general hace saber primera subasta, se celebrará que los autos y documentos una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el del caso de epígrafe estarán día 24 DE ENERO DE 2024, A de manifiesto en la SecretaLAS 10:45 DE LA MAÑANA, y ría del Tribunal durante horas el precio mínimo para esta selaborables y que venderá en gunda subasta será el de dos pública subasta al mejor postor, terceras partes del precio mínien moneda de curso legal de mo establecido para la primera los Estados Unidos de América subasta, o a sea la suma de en efectivo, cheque certificado, $85,840.66. Si tampoco hubieo giro postal a nombre del Alra remate ni adjudicación en la guacil del Tribunal de Primera segunda subasta, se celebrará Instancia, en mi oficina en el una TERCERA SUBASTA el Centro Judicial de Bayamón, día 31 DE ENERO DE 2024, Sala 410, Cuarto Piso, BayaA LAS 10:45 DE LA MAÑANA, món, Puerto Rico, el derecho y el tipo mínimo para esta terque tenga la parte demandada cera subasta será la mitad del en el inmueble que se relacioprecio establecido para la prina más adelante para pagar la mera subasta, o sea, la suma SENTENCIA por $128,761.00, de $64,380.50. El mejor postor de balance principal, los indeberá pagar el importe de su tereses adeudados sobre dioferta en efecto, cheque certificho principal y computados cado o giro postal a nombre del al 7.00% anual hasta su total Alguacil del Tribunal. Si se depago y completo pago; más clarase desierta la tercera suel 5% computado sobre cada basta, se dará por terminado el mensualidad de principal e inprocedimiento, pudiendo adjuterés por la suma de $751.10 dicarse el inmueble al acreedor por concepto de cargos por hipotecario dentro de los diez demora desde el primero de días siguientes a la fecha de noviembre de 2014; cargos por la última subasta, si así lo esdemora devengados, más la timase conveniente, por la totasuma de $12,876.10 estipulada lidad de la cantidad adeudada para honorarios de abogado, conforme a la sentencia, si ésta pactada en la escritura de hifuera igual o menor que el monpoteca; y cuales quiera otras to del tipo de la tercera subasta sumas que por cualesquiera y abonándose dicho monto a concepto legal se devenguen la cantidad adeudada si ésta hasta el día de la subasta. fuera mayor. Se avisa a cualLa propiedad a venderse en quier licitador que la propiedad pública subasta se describe queda sujeta al gravamen del como sigue: URBANA: Solar Estado Libre Asociado y CRIM radicado en la urbanización sobre la propiedad inmueble Las américas, localizado en el por contribuciones adeudadas

LEGAL NOTICE

The San Juan Daily Star y que el pago de dichas contribuciones es la responsabilidad del licitador. Que se entenderá por todo licitador acepte como suficiente la titulación y que los cargos y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes en entendiéndose que el rematador los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse su extinción al precio rematante. Todos los nombres de los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o de los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, siempre que surgen de la certificación registral, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Y para conocimiento de licitadores, del público en general y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general diaria en Puerto Rico y en los sitios públicos de acuerdo a las disposiciones de la Regla 51.7 de las de Procedimiento Civil, así como para la publicación en un periódico de circulación general diaria y en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas con antelación a la fecha de la primera subasta y por lo menos una vez por semana. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento indicado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables.

(Art. 102 (1) de la Ley núm.

210-2015). Expedido el presente en Bayamón, Puerto Rico a 17 de noviembre de 2023. EDGARDO ELÍAS VARGAS SANTANA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #193, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE BAYAMÓN.

Friday, December 8, 2023 COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES CON INTERÉS

Demandados Civil Núm.: BY2023CV06525.

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

A: PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PO BOX 560130 THE COLONY TX 75056-0130 A: JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE. (PERSONAS DESCONOCIDAS CON POSIBLE INTERÉS).

En este caso la parte demandante ha radicado Demanda para que se decrete judicialmente el saldo de un pagaré a favor de Pentagon Federal Credit Union, o a su orden, por $185,913.00, con intereses al 4.750% anual, vence el 1 de enero de 2049, crédito ejecutivo 10% del principal, tasada en $185,913.00, según consta de la escritura #171, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 13 de diciembre de 2018, ante el Notario Público Glorines Rosario Gonzalez testimonio 2511, inscrito al Sistema Karibe de Vega Alta, finca #19878.

Inscripción 7ma, y está garantizado por hipoteca sobre la propiedad que se describe como sigue: RÚSTICA: Solar marcado con el número 3 del Bloque A, en el plano de inscripción de la Urbanización Estancias de Cerro Gordo, radicada en el Barrio Sabana del término municipal de Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de 450.00 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, en 25.44 metros, con el solar número 4 del bloque A del mencionado plano; por el SUR, en 26.47 metros, con el solar número 2 del bloque A del mencionado plano; por el ESTE, en dos alineaciones, una de 14.56 metros y la otra en 2.75 metros, con la calle número 1 denominada Plaza Stephanie Street del mencionado plano; y por el OESTE, en 17.03 metros, con la calle de acceso a las facilidades recreativas del mencionado plano. Enclava una casa en concreto para uso residencial. Afecto a servidumbre de un ancho de 5 pies a lo largo de su colindancia Este a favor de la Junta Reglamentadora de Telecomunicaciones de Puerto Rico. Inscrito al Sistema Karibe LEGAL NOTICE de Vega Alta, finca #19878, ReESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO gistro de la Propiedad Sección DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- Tercera de Bayamón. La parte NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA demandante alega que dicho SALA DE BAYAMÓN Pagaré se ha extraviado, según más detalladamente consta en TRUST la Demanda radicada que pueMORTGAGE CORP. de examinarse en la Secretaría Demandante Vs. este Tribunal. Por tratarse PENTAGON FEDERAL de de una obligación hipotecaria, CREDIT UNION; JOHN y pudiendo usted tener interés DOE Y RICHARD ROE en este caso o quedar afectado

por el remedio solicitado, se les emplaza por este Edicto que se publicará en un (1) periódico de circulación general una (1) sola vez y que si no comparecen a contestar dicha Demanda radicando el original de la misma a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual pueden acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se representen por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberán presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Bayamón, con copia al abogado de la parte demandante, Lcdo. Jorge García Rondón, de PMB 538, 267 Sierra Morena, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00926 dentro del término de treinta (30) días contados a partir de la publicación del Edicto, se les anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia en su contra concediendo el remedio solicitado en la Demanda sin más citarles ni oírles. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto por Orden del Tribunal, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Bayamón , Puerto Rico, hoy 27 de noviembre de 2023. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. AMALYN FIGUEROA NIEVES, SUB-SECRETARIA.

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE FAMILIA Y MENORES SALA DE BAYAMÓN

XIOMARY COSME ROSA T/C/C XIOMARY COSME Demandante Vs.

RAFAEL ORTIZ

Demandado Civil Núm.: BY2023RF01913.

Sala: 4002. Sobre: PRIVACIÓN DE PATRIA POTESTAD. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: RAFAEL ORTIZ. 2244 E CORK ST. APT. 2B KALAMAZOO, MI 490016205.

POR LA PRESENTE se emplaza y requiere para que conteste la demanda dentro de los (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto, radicando el original de su contestación ante el Tribunal correspondiente y notificando con copia a la abogada del demandante, Lcda. Samaria Carrasquillo Díaz, a la dirección: Palacio Imperial Calle Persia 1375 Toa Alta, P.R. 00953. Este caso se trata de divorcio por la causal de Separación, sin hijos. Se le apercibe que de no hacerlo, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictara sentencia concediendo

el remedio solicitado en la demanda, sin más citarle ni oírle.

EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy día 28 de noviembre de 2023. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL.

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

WILLIAM SANTIAGO SASTRE Demandante Vs.

HILDA CANDELARIO ABREU

Demandada Civil Núm.: SJ2018CV03564.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

AL PÚBLICO EN GENERAL; A LA PARTE DEMANDADA Y A LOS TENEDORES DE GRAVÁMENES POSTERIORES.

Yo, PEDRO HIEYE GONZÁLEZ, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, al público en general, POR LA PRESENTE HAGO SABER: Cumpliendo con un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia de la Secretaría de este Tribunal, venderé en pública subasta al mejor postor en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos, en mi oficina, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, bienes inmuebles de la parte demandada el día 8 DE ENERO DE 2024, A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA la finca #30,409, A LAS 11:05 DE LA MAÑANA la finca #30,410 y a LAS 11:10 DE LA MAÑANA la finca #30,408.

La descripción registral de los bienes inmueble son los siguientes: Propiedad URBANA: Propiedad Horizontal: Apartamiento Número Dos - A (2-A): Apartamiento residencial de forma Irregular localizada en el lado Norte del segundo piso del edificio Condado Center Condominium, sito en el sector Condado de San Juan, Puerto Rico.

El apartamiento mide cuarenta y dos pies con seis pulgadas (42’-6”) de largo, por su parte más larga y treinta y dos pies con diez pulgadas (32’-10”) de ancho por su parte más ancha. Tiene un área total de mil cuarenta y siete pies cuadraos (1,047 p/c), equivalentes a noventa y siete punto treinta y dos metros cuadrados (9732 m/c).

Sus linderos y distancias son los siguientes: por el NORTE, en dos alineaciones distintas, en una distancia de cuarenta y dos pies seis pulgadas (42’-6”), con el espacio exterior que da a la Avenida Magdalena; por el SUR, en una distancia de treinta y cuatro pies tres pulgadas (34’-3’’) con el corredor central del piso y en ocho pies tres

pulgadas (8’-3”) Con el cuarto de mantenimiento del piso separado por una pared interior; por el ESTE, en una distancia de diecisiete pies una pulgada (17’-1”) con el espacio exterior que da a la Avenida Magdalena en nueve pies (Y) con el apartamento 2-B y en seis pies nueve pulgadas (6’-9”) con el cuarto de mantenimiento del piso; y por el OESTE, en una distancia de diecisiete pies una pulgada (17’-1”) con el espacio exterior que da a la Avenida Magdalena y en quince pies nueve pulgadas (15’-9”) con el apartamiento 2-D. Este apartamiento consta de sala-comedor, corredor, dos habitaciones, un baño, cocina, tres closets y una terraza.

El baño está equipado con bañera, lavamanos con tope marmolite, losetas italianas, inodoro y bidet. La cocina está equipada con gabinetes, estufa, nevera, una secadora de ropa, una lavadora de ropa, un calentador de agua y fregadero de acero inoxidable. El apartamiento también tiene instalado un acondicionador de aire. La puerta de entrada de este apartamiento está localizada en su lindero Sur y por ella se sale al corredor o pasillo central del piso que conduce al exterior del edificio. A la unidad antes mencionada le corresponde una participación proindivisa en los elementos comunes de la sección residencial de tres puntos veintiocho por ciento (3.28%) una participación proindivisa de los locales comerciales en los elementos comunes de ambas secciones de dos puntos cuarenta y dos por ciento (2.42%).

Consta inscrito al folio 123 del tomo 1203 de Santurce Norte, finca #30,408. EMBARGO POR $25,000.00. URBANA: Propiedad Horizontal: Estacionamiento número 3: Tiene un área de aproximadamente 243.37 pies cuadrados equivalentes a 22.62 metros cuadrados, colinda por el NORTE, en 8’ con el Condado Center Condominium y en 22’ con el estacionamiento número 2, por el SUR, en 22’-6” con el estacionamiento número 6, en 8’-3”con el estacionamiento número 4 y por el OESTE, en 11’ con la calle Delcasse desde donde se logra acceso al Estacionamiento. Le corresponde una participación en los elementos comunes de 0.76%. Consta inscrito al folio 128 del tomo 1203 de Santurce Norte, finca #30,409.

EMBARGO POR $6,258.34.

URBANA: Propiedad Horizontal: Estacionamiento Número Cuatro. Tiene un área de aproximadamente ciento cuarenta y ocho punto cinco pies cuadrados (148.5 p/c), equivalentes a trece punto ochenta metros cuadrados (13.80 mc.). Colinda por el NORTE, en dieciocho pies (18) con el Condado Center Condommium; por el SUR,

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en dieciocho pies (18’) con el estacionamiento número cinco (5); por el ESTE, en ocho pies tres pulgadas (8’-3”) con el estacionamiento número seis (8). Al estacionamiento número cuatro (4) le corresponde una participación indivisa de cero punto cuarenta y seis por ciento (0.46%). Consta inscrito al folio 129 del tomo 1203 de Santurce Norte, finca #30,410.

EMBARGO POR $6,258.34.

La venta en pública subasta se hará para ejecutar los bienes inmuebles embargados propiedad de la parte demandada, Hilda Candelario Abreu, para satisfacer la Sentencia, hasta donde sea posible, dictada en el caso de epígrafe, ascendente a la siguiente cantidad: a. $29,927.24 de la sentencia de instancia, más 4.25% de intereses desde febrero del 2017 y estos continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total y completo de la deuda; b. $6,359.49 de intereses por cinco años, $635,95 por seis meses y $94.00 por 27 días hasta el 27 de octubre del 2022; y $500 de honorarios fijados por el Tribunal Apelativo; $36,516,68 en total adeudado y computado hasta el 27 de octubre del 2022. Las tres propiedades tienen un gravamen preferente en primer rango consistente de una hipoteca a favor de First Bank - Puerto Rico en la suma de $209,596.97 respondiendo las dos fincas de estacionamientos (30,409, y 30,410) por la suma de $5,000.00 cada una y embargadas cada una en la suma de $6,258.34 por la parte demandante ejecutante. La finca 30,408 tiene además anotado un embargo de Hacienda del 25 de noviembre del 2013 por la suma de $54,633.98, de cuyo gravamen el Departamento de Hacienda expidió una cancelación con fecha del 31 de agosto del 2015 por pago total durante una amnistía. Se solicitó al departamento de Hacienda que presente la cancelación antes descrita ya que no consta la cancelación el registro de la propiedad pero si se indica en la cancelación del 31 de agosto del 2015 que la misma se debe al pago total de la deuda durante amnistía. PARA CONOCIMIENTO DE LAS PARTES INTERESADAS y del público en general se informa que, de conformidad al Registro de la Propiedad, las fincas descritas no tienen gravámenes posteriores al embargo que se ejecuta. También quedo inscrito la sentencia en el caso que se expidió el embargo a ejecutarse como sigue: SENTENCIA: Por $29,977.24, dictada en el Caso Civil #SJ2018CV03564, Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan; seguido por William Santiago Sastre (demandante) versus Hilda Candelario Abreu (demandada). Anotada al tomo Karibe

de la Sección de Embargos y Sentencias, al Asiento 2023000235-SEN, con fecha de 9 de enero de 2023. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables.

Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación y que las cargas preferentes, si alguna, continuarán subsistentes; entiéndase que el remanente los acepta y quedan subrogados en la responsabilidad del mismo sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Las propiedades a ser ejecutadas se adquieren libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Para la publicación de este edicto en un periódico de circulación general una vez por semana, durante dos semanas consecutivas, y para la colocación del mismo en tres sitios públicos visibles del municipio en que se celebre la subasta, libro el presente en San Juan Puerto Rico, hoy día 30 de noviembre de 2023. PEDRO HIEYE GONZÁLEZ, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN.

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

JOSÉ RAMÓN ECHEVARRÍA DÍAZ TAMBIÉN CONOCIDO COMO JOSÉ RAMÓN ECHEVARRÍA Y JOSÉ R. ECHEVARRÍA; Y CHRISTINE JOANNA MARQUES SPEAR TAMBIÉN CONOCIDA COMO CHRISTINE JOANNA MARQUES Y CHRISTINE JOANNA ECHEVARRÍA Demandantes Vs.

SOUTHERN MORTGAGE CORPORATION AHORA BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE, COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES DESCONOCIDOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: PO2023CV03444.

Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE. UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.

A: JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES DESCONOCIDOS CUYA DIRECCIÓN SE

DESCONOCE.

POR LA PRESENTE se les emplaza y requiere para que conteste la demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto. Usted deberá radicar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: http://unired.ramaudiciaI.pr/ sumac/, salvo que se presente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá radicar el original de su contestación ante el Tribunal correspondiente y notifique con copia a los abogados de la parte demandante, LCDA. CÁNDIDA R. RENTAS ANCIANI RUA NÚM. 13595 1720 CARR. 506, SUITE 203 COTO LAUREL, PR 00780-2925 TEL. (787) 984-5714; CEL (787) 384-5711 email: cranciani@gmaiI.com En dicha demanda se tramita un procedimiento de cancelación de pagaré extraviado. Se alega en dicho procedimiento que se extravió un pagaré hipotecario a favor de Southern Mortgage Corporation, ahora Banco Popular de Puerto Rico por la suma por la suma de veinticinco mil dólares ($25,000.00), con intereses al trece punto treinta y ocho por ciento (13.38%) anual, vencedero el primero (1ro) de junio de dos mil dieciséis (2016), según surge del testimonio número veinticuatro mil quinientos veinte (24,520) de la escritura número ciento cincuenta y nueve (159), otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día dos (2) de mayo de dos mil uno (2001), ante el notario Miguel A. Silvestrini Alemany y cuya obligación consta inscrita al folio sesenta y ocho (68) del tomo mil doscientos setenta (1,270) de Ponce I, finca número treinta y cinco mil seiscientos setenta y ocho (35,678), inscripción segunda (2da). Que, la propiedad sobre la cual se constituyó dicha hipoteca es la siguiente: URBANA: Solar marcado con el NÚMERO DIECIOCHO (18) DEL BLOQUE “U” (U-18) de la URBANIZACION VILLA DEL CARMEN, de Ponce, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de TRESCIENTOS PUNTO CERO CERO METROS CUADRADOS (300.00 M/C). En lindes por el NORTE y SUR, en veinticinco punto cero cero metros (25.00 m), por cada lado, con los Solares número diecinueve (19) y diecisiete (17) del mismo Bloque, respectivamente; al ESTE y OESTE, en doce punto cero cero metros (12.00 m), por cada lado, con la Calle número veinticuatro (24) de la Urbanización y el Solar número nueve (9) del mismo Bloque respectivamente. En este solar enclava una casa para fines residenciales. Consta inscrita al folio sesenta y seis (66) del

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demanda, sin más citársele ni jor derecho a reclamar dentro la cual se solicita el siguiente Jardines de Humacao A23, AMBOS; CESAR O. oírsele. Expedido bajo mi fir- del plazo de treinta (30) días a remedio en su contra: DEHumacao PR 00791 BLANCO ARROYO Y Tel. 787-407-5832 ma y sello del Tribunal a 27 de contar de la fecha de la publi- MANDA SOBRE PRIVACIÓN SU ESPOSA MARÍA 787-719-5585 noviembre de 2023. WANDA I. cación del edicto, apreciadas DE PATRIA POTESTAD. DenFax.: 787-852-4605 ANTONIA MARRERO, Y SEGUÍ REYES, SECRETARIA las pruebas, se dictará el auto, tro del término de treinta (30) lcda.breafalcon@yahoo.com LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE Se expidió bajo mi firma y sello GENERAL. ANA CELÍS MÁR- según lo previsto por la ley del días desde la publicación del BIENES GANANCIALES de este Honorable Tribunal, en QUEZ APONTE, SECRETARIA caso, haciendo declaración de presente edicto usted, la parte las personas con derecho a la demandada, deberá presentar AUXILIAR. COMPUESTA ENTRE Humacao, Puerto Rico, a 27 de herencia sin más citarle ni oírle. ante este tribunal original de su noviembre de 2023. IVELISSE AMBOS; LEUGIM LEGAL NOTICE Representa a la parte peticio- contestación a dicha demanda FONSECA RODRÍGUEZ, SEBUSTELO GARRIGA Y ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO naria la abogada cuyo nombre, y notificar con copia de la misSU ESPOSA YOLANDA CRETARIA. LAURA DE JESÚS DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- dirección y teléfono se consig- ma a: Ledo. Raúl Tirado, hijo, GONZÁLEZ, SUB-SECRETAcuya dirección es: Apartado NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA na de inmediato: CORREA Y LA RIA. BIENES GANANCIALES LEGAL NOTICE LCDA. MARGGIE RODRIGUEZ 1251, Caguas, PR. 00726, su SALA DE SAN JUAN SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE COMPUESTA ENTRE PEREZ teléfono es el 787-258-3636 y ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO LEGAL NOTICE MARIA EUGENIA BIENES GANANCIALES RUA NUM. 20,363 AMBOS; CESAR O. su correo electrónico es: raultiDE PUERTO RICO TRIBUALTRECHE ESTRADA, #182 CALLE RAMON EMETERIO ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO COMPUESTA ENTRE rado1@gmail.com. Se le aperBLANCO ARROYO Y NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA BETANCES SUR DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUHEREDERA DE LA AMBOS; SAMUEL CENTRO JUDICIAL DE MAYAMAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICO 00680 cibe que, de no hacerlo, se le SU ESPOSA MARÍA NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SUCESIÓN DE EUSEBIA TEL. (787)265-1111 anotará la rebeldía y se podrá VÍCTOR FIGUEROA GÜEZ SALÓN DE SESIONES ANTONIA MARRERO, Y CENTRO JUDICIAL DE FAe-mail: mrplawoffices@gmail.com dictar SENTENCIA en su conESTRADA REYES SALÓN 301 PEREIRA Y SU ESPOSA JARDO SALA MUNICIPAL LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE Se ordena a la parte peticiona- tra, concediendo los remedios Demandantes Vs. JON MICHAEL DUPONT BIENES GANANCIALES MARICELYS LÓPEZ CARIBE FEDERAL ria a cumplir con la notificación solicitados, o cualquier otro, si GRETSHKA IGLESIAS Demandante V. BÁEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD en el término de diez (10) días el Tribunal, en el ejercicio de CREDIT UNION COMPUESTA ENTRE ALTRECHE, HEREDERA PAIGE NICOLE LEGAL DE BIENES contados a partir de la publiDemandante Vs. AMBOS; LEUGIM DE LA SUCESIÓN DE cación del edicto para enviarle su sana discreción, lo entienGRANDCHAMP GANANCIALES de procedente. Expedido bajo ELLIOT M. ROSA BUSTELO GARRIGA Y Demandado(a) MARÍA DEL CARMEN copia de la petición, orden, mi firma y sello del Tribunal en COMPUESTA ENTRE CALDERÓN, JANE DOE SU ESPOSA YOLANDA Caso Núm.: MZ2022RF00753.

LEGAL NOTICE ALTRECHE ESTRADA; emplazamiento y publicación Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy 29 AMBOS; HORTENCIA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL Sobre: DIVORCIO - RUPTURA CORREA Y LA de edicto a las personas sobre de NOVIEMBRE de 2023. LisilXYZ PERSONAS ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO VICTORIA VIDAL CRUZ DE GANANCIALES IRREPARABLE. NOTIFICAquienes se le conoce su última da Martínez Agosto, Secretaria SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUCON INTERÉS EN LA CIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR T/C/C HORTENCIA V. COMPUESTA POR dirección. Por haber la peticioBIENES GANANCIALES NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA HERENCIA DE EUSEBIA naria acreditado las gestiones Del Tribunal. Carmen M. VázEDICTO. VIDAL DE ORTIZ; FRANK AMBOS CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN COMPUESTA ENTRE LOURDES M. ORTÍZ PAGÁN ESTRADA REYES Y EN para conocer la identidad y quez Torres, Secretaria Auxiliar.

Demandados SÁNCHEZ CASTRO Y JUAN SALA SUPERIOR DE LOURDESM_ORTIZPAGAN@ AMBOS; SAMUEL LEGAL NOTICE SAN JUAN SALÓN DE SESIOHOTMAIL.COM SU ESPOSA SANDRA Civil Núm.: FA2023CV00823. LA HERENCIA DE MARÍA circunstancias personales de VÍCTOR FIGUEROA Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - DEL CARMEN ALTRECHE algunos de los herederos, y no ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO PAIGE NICOLE GRANDCHAMP NES SALÓN 508 CIVIL PEREIRA Y SU ESPOSA GURUNG LUHRING, Y LA REGLA 60. EMPLAZAMIENTO conociendo las mismas; se le DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUP. O. BOX 62 DENVER, COLORADO, ESTRADA BANCO POPULAR DE SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIESTADOS UNIDOS 80117 ha relevado del cumplimiento NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA MARICELYS LÓPEZ Demandados PUERTO RICO REGISTRO DEMOGRAFICO BIENES GANANCIALES de notificación de la copia de la SALA DE FAMILIA Y MENODOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRECaso Núm.: SJ2023CV10804.

BÁEZ Y LA SOCIEDAD PO BOX 11854, FERNANDEZ Demandante V. COMPUESTA ENTRE SIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS Sobre: LIQUIDACIÓN DE HE- demanda y del emplazamiento RES SALA SUPERIOR DE JUNCOS STATION, SAN JUAN, LEGAL DE BIENES EDWARD BURGOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL ES- RENCIA. EMPLAZAMIENTO a dicha parte. Deberán com- BAYAMÓN AMBOS; LYDIA PUERTO RICO, 00910-1854 GANANCIALES TORRES Y OTROS GABRIELA MERCEDES COLLAZO TADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE POR EDICTO. ESTADOS parecer a través del SISTEMA A: PAIGE NICOLE COMPUESTA ENTRE Demandado(a) PUERTO RICO. UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL Unificado de Administración y GONZÁLEZ MENDOZA T/C/C LYDIA M RIVERA; GRANDCHAMP. Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al Caso Núm.: SJ2023CV03799.

AMBOS; HORTENCIA PRESIDENTE DE EE. UU., EL A: ELLIOT M. ROSA (Nombre de las partes que se le Demandante Vs. ELIZABETH BAÉZ podrán acceder utilizando Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO VICTORIA VIDAL CRUZ notifican la sentencia por edicto) CALDERÓN, JANE DOE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO cual AKRAM DROUZ PÉREZ; JOSÉ RAFAEL la siguiente dirección electróni- ORDINARIO Y OTROS. NODE PUERTO RICO. EL SECRETARIO(A) que susT/C/C HORTENCIA V. Demandado TIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA BÁEZ PÉREZ; RAFAELA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL A: GRESHKA IGLESIAS ca: https://unired.ramajudicial. cribe le notifica a usted que el VIDAL DE ORTIZ; FRANK DE GANANCIALES pr, salvo que se represente por Civil Núm.: BY2023RF01542.

POR EDICTO. PÉREZ VIERA T/C/C 26 de noviembre de 2023, este ALTRECHE: 31736 SÁNCHEZ CASTRO Y MARICELI PEREZ GONZALEZ derecho propio, en cuyo caso Salón: 4001. Sobre: DIVORCIO COMPUESTA POR Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, RAFAELA PÉREZ DE NOTIFICACIONES@ MORNING DEW LN. SU ESPOSA SANDRA deberá presentar su compare- (RUPTURA IRREPARABLE).

AMBOS. Sentencia Parcial o Resolución GARCIACHAMORRO.COM BÁEZ; ROSE MARIE WESLEY CHAPEL FL. cencia en la secretaria del Tri- EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICGURUNG LUHRING, Y LA Quedan emplazados y notifien este caso, que ha sido debiMELISA FIGUEROA CASTRO CAMACHO GARCIA. bunal. Expedido bajo mi firma TO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE 33543. cados de que en este Tribunal MELISA.FIGUEROA@GMAIL.COM SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE damente registrada y archivada AMéRICA, EL PRESIDENTE LA PRESENTE se le noti- se ha radicado una demanda A: XYZ PARTES CON y sello del Tribunal, hoy 29 de DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, A: EDWARD BURGOS en autos donde podrá usted en- BIENES GANANCIALES POR fica a usted, que se ha radicado en su contra sobre Cobro de noviembre de 2023. GRISELterarse detalladamente de los INTERÉS EN LA TORRES, NITZA COMPUESTA ENTRE en esta secretaría la Demanda Dinero. Se le notifica para que DA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIAANGELICA CARRETA términos de la misma. Esta noAMBOS; LYDIA de epígrafe. POR LA PRESEN- comparezca ante el Tribunal HERENCIA DE EUSEBIA SECRETARIA REGIONAL. DO DE PUERTO RICO, ss. tificación se publicará una sola ONEILL Y LA SOCIEDAD vez en un periódico de circula- MERCEDES COLLAZO TE se le emplaza para que pre- dentro del término de treinta ESTRADA REYES Y EN MICHELLE RIVERA RÍOS, A: AKRAM DROUZ. 47 RUE IBEN KOTAIBA LEGAL DE BIENES T/C/C LYDIA M RIVERA; sente al Tribunal, su alegación (30) días a partir de la publica- LA HERENCIA DE MARÍA SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL ción general en la Isla de Puerresponsiva a la DEMANDA ción de este edicto y exponer lo DEL CARMEN ALTRECHE TRIBUNAL. BORJ2 MARRUECOS. GANANCIALES BURGOS- to Rico, dentro de los 10 días ELIZABETH BAÉZ dentro de los treinta (30) días POR LA PRESENTE se emplasiguientes a su notificación. Y, CARRETA. PÉREZ; JOSÉ RAFAEL de haber sido diligenciado este que a sus derechos convenga, ESTRADA; DIRECCIONES LEGAL NOTICE en el presente caso. Se le noza y requiere para que conteste (Nombre de las partes que se le siendo o representando usted BÁEZ PÉREZ; RAFAELA DESCONOCIDAS. emplazamiento, excluyéndo- tifica que deberá presentar su ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO la demanda dentro de los (30) notifican la sentencia por edicto) una parte en el procedimiento DE: MARIA EUGENIA se el día del diligenciamiento. alegación a través del Sistema PÉREZ VIERA T/C/C DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- días siguientes a la publicación EL SECRETARIO(A) que sus- sujeta a los términos de la SenUsted deberá presentar su ale- Unificado de Manejo y AdminisALTRECHE ESTRADA, NAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA de este Edicto, radicando el oriRAFAELA PÉREZ DE cribe le notifica a usted que el tencia, Sentencia Parcial o Regación responsiva dentro del tración de Casos (SUMAC), al TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INS- ginal de su contestación ante HEREDERA DE LA 01 de diciembre de 2023, este solución, de la cual puede estaBÁEZ; ROSE MARIE referido término, a través del cual puede acceder utilizando TANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE el Tribunal correspondiente y Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, blecerse recurso de revisión o SUCESIÓN DE EUSEBIA CAMACHO GARCIA Sistema Unificado de Manejo y la siguiente dirección electróniCAGUAS Sentencia Parcial o Resolución apelación dentro del término de notificando con copia a la aboDemandados ESTRADA REYES. VANESSA DEL MAR en este caso, que ha sido debi- 30 días contados a partir de la Caso Núm.: HU2023CV01694. Administración de Casos (SU- ca: https.//unired.poderjudicial. Por la presente se le notifica a gada del demandante, Lcda. damente registrada y archivada publicación por edicto de esta Sobre: SENTENCIA DECLA- MAC), al cual puede acceder pr, salvo que se represente por usted que se ha radicado una Samaria Carrasquillo Díaz, a FLORES PÉREZ utilizando la siguiente directomo mil doscientos setenta (1,270) de la demarcación de Ponce Norte, finca treinta y cinco mil seiscientos setenta y ocho (35,678). Catastro número: sesenta y tres guión cuatrocientos doce guión cero cuarenta y tres guión setecientos setenta y cinco guion treinta y cinco guion cero cero cero (63412-043-775-35-000). SE LES APERCIBE que, de no hacer sus alegaciones responsivas a la demanda dentro del término aquí dispuesto, se les anotará la rebeldía y se dictará Sentencia, concediéndose el remedio solicitado en la Demanda, sin más citarle ni oírle. Expido este edicto bajo mi firma y el sello de este Tribunal, hoy 28 de noviembre de 2023. Carmen G. Tirú Quiñones, Secretaria Regional. Loyda Torres Irizarry, Secretaria Auxiliar.

usted esta notificación que se DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA considerará hecha en la fecha SALA SUPERIOR DE HUMAde la publicación de este edic- CAO to. Copia de esta notificación ha ANGEL LUIS sido archivada en los autos de ROSARIO PEREZ este caso, con fecha 01 de diDemandante Vs ciembre de 2023. En San Juan, SAMUEL F. FIGUEROA Puerto Rico, el 01 de diciembre CALDERÓN Y SU de 2023. Griselda Rodríguez ESPOSA ESTHER Collado, Secretaria. Martha Almodóvar Cabrera, Secretaria PEREIRA CAMPOS Y LA Auxiliar Del Tribunal.

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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

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 28 de noviembre de 2023. En Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, el 28 de noviembre de 2023. Norma G. Santana Irizarry, Secretaria. Lourdes García Cuebas, Secretaria Auxiliar Del Tribunal.

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PURTO RICO TRIBUNAL

RATORIA Y LIQUIDACIÓN DE COMUNIDAD DE BIENES (REGLA 59 DE PROC CIVIL).

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

A: SAMUEL F. FIGUEROA CALDERÓN Y SU ESPOSA ESTHER PEREIRA CAMPOS Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA ENTRE

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

Lcda. Sary Magdalena Brea Falcón Colegiado 19,780, RUA 19,700

derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Centro Judicial de Carolina, Sala Superior, y enviando copia a la parte demandante: Lcda.

Grace M. Figueroa Irizarry; PO Box 193813, San Juan, PR 00919; gracefigueroalawoffice@gmail.com. Se le apercibe y notifica que si no contesta la demanda radicada en su contra dentro del término de treinta (30) días de la publicación de este edicto, se le anotará la rebeldía en su contra y se dictará sentencia en su contra, conforme se solicita en la

demanda solicitando la liquidación de herencia del caudal hereditario de las causantes Eusebia Estrada Reyes y de María del Carmen Altreche Estrada.

Por lo que se hace un llamado a los que se crean con igual grado o mejor derecho para que comparezcan a reclamar dentro de un plazo de treinta (30) días a contar de la publicación del edicto. El presente edicto se publicará UNA VEZ, en un periódico de circulación diaria general en la Isla de Puerto Rico.

Que de no comparecer los que se crean con igual grado o me-

Parte Demandante Vs

ROBERTO JOSÉ QUIÑONES GONZÁLEZ

Parte Demandada Civil Número: CG2023RF00828.

Sala: 503. Sobre: PRIVACIÓN PATRIA POTESTAD. EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, PRESIDENTE DE LOS E.E.U.U., ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., S.S.

A: ROBERTO JOSÉ QUIÑONES GONZÁLEZ.

Por la presente se le emplaza y se le notifica que la parte demandante ha presentado ante este Tribunal una Demanda en

la dirección: Palacio Imperial Calle Persia 1375 Toa Alta, P.R. 00953. Este caso se trata de divorcio por la causal de Separación, sin hijos. Se le apercibe que de no hacerlo, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictara sentencia concediendo el remedio solicitado en la demanda, sin más citarle ni oírle. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy día 21 de noviembre de 2023. Lcda. Laura I. Santa Sánchez, Secretaria Del Tribunal. Isabel C. Souchet Burgos, Subsecretaria.

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NCAA proposes uncapping compensation for athletes

By BILLY WITZ

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plan by the NCAA for a series of reforms that includes uncapped compensation for athletes could help address the growing inequities of a system in which sports such as football and men’s basketball generate billions in television and other revenue yet the schools share a minuscule amount directly with the athletes.

In a sharp break from his organization’s past, the NCAA president, Charlie Baker, earlier this week called for a series of changes paving the way for the top moneymaking schools to break away and form a division that would more closely resemble professional sports and have the potential to enrich students.

Baker’s proposal, in a letter directed at the 362 Division I member schools, also called for reform of so-called name, image and license payments so that women athletes could reap greater benefits, and he wrote that the overhaul would help the NCAA seek shelter from antitrust lawsuits.

Baker’s plan, while far from an edict, serves as a directive for college presidents and athletic administrators who make up the NCAA governing boards that write rules and present them to the member schools for approval, a process that requires nearly a year to approve even the most picayune changes.

The National Labor Relations Board is hearing two cases in which athletes are asking to be classified as employees, and there are several cases winding their way through the courts that charge the NCAA with violating antitrust laws. A bill in the California legislature would make revenue sharing with athletes compulsory.

Baker, the former governor of Massachusetts who became the president of college sports’ governing body in March, proposed that schools set aside educational trust funds of at least $30,000 per year for at least half of their athletes, but added that they would have to comply with Title IX laws, which dictate that there must be equal opportunities for men and women.

“I think it’s historic that until today, the NCAA has never advocated for unlimited amounts of money to be paid to players,” said Ramogi Huma, the president of the College Athletes Players Association, who has fought for more than a decade for

The N.C.A.A. is under pressure to address the growing inequities of a system in which sports like football and men’s basketball generate billions in revenue each year.

players’ rights. “They’ve always said that doing so would ruin college sports. This is an admission that doing so is practical.”

In his letter issued Tuesday, Baker framed his proposal as a new starting point of a discussion that has befuddled leaders of an organization with agendas that are as disparate as their budget lines. (Ohio State, for example, reported $252 million in revenue last year, while its neighbor, Ohio University, competed for the same NCAA championships on just over $29 million in revenue.)

“Now the hard work begins,” said Dan Radakovich, the athletic director at the University of Miami.

Over the past decade, the NCAA has been compelled to loosen its once ironclad amateurism strictures. It removed restrictions on how much athletes could be fed after Shabazz Napier, a basketball player at the University of Connecticut, told reporters at the 2014 Final Four that he went to bed hungry sometimes. It had no choice but to allow education-related payments to athletes after an emphatic Supreme Court defeat in the Alston case, which challenged NCAA restrictions on noncash compensation. That defeat also compelled the NCAA to stand down from contesting state laws that challenged its authority to prevent athletes from making money from endorsements. In the past

few years since Alston, there have been 10 congressional hearings related to the future of college sports.

More recently, the $75 million buyout that Texas A&M is paying its fired football coach, Jimbo Fisher, has further underlined questions about why some of the money that goes to exorbitant salaries, bloated staffs and opulent facilities isn’t shared with the players.

“I would take less money for the players to have a share,” Jim Harbaugh, the Michigan coach, who with incentives could earn close to $11 million this season, said recently. “I hope other coaches would use their voice to express the same thing.”

Baker’s proposal might not be classified as standard revenue sharing, but since he is not proposing any restrictions on how the athletes can use the money in the trust fund, it may essentially be the same.

“Revenue sharing is semantics,” Huma said. “If a school has full discretion of paying players however much they want, what does it matter? I didn’t see any restrictions on the source of the revenue.

It can come from donors or TV revenues.”

Some athletes now make six-figures through endorsement deals. But since the rules went into effect in July 2021 allowing for NIL payments in the wake of the Alston case, there have been few rules

governing these deals — only that the schools could not directly be involved in procuring them.

The result has been a chaotic, unregulated industry that, in conjunction with loosening transfer restrictions, has created an environment where athletes hopscotch from school to school based largely on where they will be paid the most endorsement money. (Not coincidentally, the three leading Heisman Trophy candidates are transfer quarterbacks.)

An unintended consequence has been that a vast majority of the money has gone to football and men’s basketball players. Baker is proposing bringing NIL deals in-house, which would place Title IX requirements on them.

College athletes have not been the only ones on the move. So, too, have university athletic programs, with schools bolting conferences, lured by the riches of television contracts for football. The Pac-12 Conference will be down to two schools next year, Oregon State and Washington State, with the remaining West Coast schools joining the Big Ten and the Atlantic Coast, leaving their athletes to make repeated cross-country trips to play conference games.

Baker’s proposal seemed to open the door for schools to reconsider their place in the athletic hierarchy. Purdue, for example, has 608 athletes. Paying at least half of them $30,000 would require the school to set aside $9.1 million a year to go into educational trust funds. But there may be little preventing Michigan, for example, from paying all its athletes double what Purdue might pay. Michigan generated $95 million more in revenue last year than its Big Ten neighbor.

Still, despite the resource gaps, administrators with smaller schools expressed reluctance about not being in the top level.

“Subdivision is a trigger word,” Gloria Nevarez, the commissioner of the Mountain West Conference, said at a Sports Business Journal conference on college sports in Las Vegas. “What does it mean?”

Baker wrote that his proposal “kickstarts a long-overdue conversation among the membership that focuses on the differences that exist between schools, conferences and divisions and how to create more permissive and flexible rules across the NCAA.”

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December 8-10, 2023

Nothing but backboard: Why some Korean basketball players love the bank shot

By JOHN YOON

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s the basketball player steps to the free-throw line, the crowd watches in hushed anticipation. With one sweeping motion, he bounces the ball off the backboard and through the net.

Wait, he banked it in? On purpose?

The fans erupt in celebration. The shot is no fluke — just another free throw, South Korean style.

The free throw is supposed to be an easy point after a foul: a direct, unguarded shot 15 feet from the backboard. But there’s an art to it. The ball, most players and fans would say, should leave the fingers gracefully, make a wide arc, avoid the rim — and “splash” straight into the net, as NBA sharpshooter Steph Curry called it.

With the help of analytics, other shots have evolved in pro basketball. But not the free throw, and over the past 30 years, its success rate in the NBA has barely budged from around 77.

The shot’s stagnation stems from the mockery that awaits any variation to the “nothing but net” technique in the United States. Bank shots — bouncing the ball off the glass before it falls through the net — are derided as amateurish for anything but layups.

But a devoted group of players in the Korean Basketball League, or KBL, have embraced the unorthodox technique.

“When the camera pans to the crowd, no one’s laughing, no one’s chuckling at a player that used the backboard,” said Eric Fawcett, a basketball analyst based in Canada who consults with a U.S. college team.

He said that he had recently noticed the trend of bizarre banked free throws while reviewing game footage. “There’s just confident applause from the home crowd.”

And research shows that the bank shot has clear advantages.

The technique has been a staple among South Korean basketball players for years. Experts say about half of the top 10 free-throw shooters regularly bank their free throws. Players who have exclusively banked them have pushed their free throw percentages into the 80s and 90s.

Curious to learn more about this phenomenon, Fawcett dug into the statistics and history of the technique. Sure enough, multiple players shot more than 80% over

Jeon Seong-hyen, a star player with the Goyang Sono Skygunners who is known for banking his free throws, during the season opener in Goyang, South Korea, Oct. 22, 2023. (Chang W. Lee/The New York Times) the course of their careers using the backboard on virtually every free throw.

Some, he said, even improved dramatically after switching to the bank shot, like Yoongi Ha, who jumped to 80% from 57%.

How did this unorthodox style become so popular in South Korea? Experts point to a few pioneering players in the 1980s and ’90s.

“Legends like Kim Hyun-joon and Moon Kyung-eun popularized the bank shot for the first time,” said Won SeokYeun, a South Korean reporter who covers the KBL. Since then, the bank shot has been acknowledged by a growing number of amateurs and professionals nationwide as a valid way to improve free throw averages.

“A lot of current players who are throwing bank shots are heavily influenced by them.”

Even some American players who did not reach the NBA and went to the KBL, like Rod Benson and Dewan Hernández, have learned the shot while playing in

South Korea and increased their free throw percentage dramatically, Won added.

Jeon Seong-hyen, a guard with the Goyang Sono Skygunners, is a top shooter in the KBL and banks his free throws. Since middle school, Jeon said, he has idolized Moon for his bank shots. Despite resistance from coaches over the years, he has stuck with the technique.

Jeon calls the technique his “signature move.” Now, he said, he never shoots free throws without hitting the backboard — and scores on nearly 90% of them.

“Psychologically, the bank shot is easier than the clean shot because I can see where I should aim,” he said. He can focus on the rectangle on the backboard instead of relying on muscle memory.

Effectiveness is what matters most on the court, Jeon added — not style points.

“The shooter can select a bank shot over a direct shot with as much as a 20% advantage,” according to a study by Lawrence Silverberg, a professor of engineering

at North Carolina State University, and his colleagues, who used computer simulations to compare bank shots and direct shots.

By first bouncing the basketball off the backboard, a bank shot eliminates much of the ball’s momentum, allowing it to drop into the net with a softer, more controlled trajectory, Silverberg said. He found that this cushioning effect significantly reduced the margin of error.

Such slight improvement can make or break a game, Silverberg added. Shots from the free throw line often account for about 20% of a team’s total score. And “games are generally really close.”

But even with those advantages, the bank shot has not caught on beyond South Korea. Experts point to the sport’s deeply ingrained culture that prizes the perfect higharcing swish. The “nothing but net” shot has been established as the perfect shot in basketball culture, aesthetically and technically.

“When you shoot a beautiful swish, that net does a little dance,” Silverberg said, “and you get that sound.” He added: “It is pretty.”

Coaches also tend to stick with traditional techniques; very few take the time to break old habits and teach the bank shot from scratch. Silverberg added that most basketball players start with trying direct shots because they do not have enough arm strength to bounce the ball off the backboard.

“This is really quite a unique thing going on in South Korea,” he said. “You don’t see that kind of change in sports too often.”

It is not the only underappreciated shooting technique in basketball. Another unorthodox method, the underhand free throw, was made famous over a half-century ago by NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry.

But neither the underhand nor the banked technique appears poised to gain broad traction.

Despite its higher statistical success, Jeon said, the bank shot isn’t easy to master. Each backboard has a unique elasticity, so players need to adjust their technique in each new court, he explained.

And Jeon is just fine with the bank shot remaining unconventional.

“I actually don’t want other people to follow,” he said. “I want to be the only one doing it.”

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HOROSCOPE 30 Aries

(Mar 21-April 20)

Today will start off with an energy boost for you.

Seize the opportunity to make the most of this by getting those major projects and chores handled.

It isn’t every day that you feel this good. If you get to work right off the bat, you’ll have plenty of time to do something recreational afterward. If you’re into sports, the extra energy will give you quite an edge.

Taurus

(April 21-May 21)

Today the cosmic conditions are great for peak physical and mental energy. You’ll be able to take on almost anything. With an added increase to your confidence level, now is the time to take steps toward your biggest goals. Rather than worry about rejection, think, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” Even though you aren’t big on taking risks, the ones you take today will be worth it.

Gemini

(May 22-June 21)

Today the cosmic conditions are great for peak physical and mental energy. You’ll be able to take on almost anything. With an added increase to your confidence level, now is the time to take steps toward your biggest goals. Rather than worry about rejection, think, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” Even though you aren’t big on taking risks, the ones you take today will be worth it.

Cancer

(June 22-July 23)

The energy today means you’ll feel on top of the world. Given your usual hardworking nature, you may need to keep an eye out for exhaustion. While the extra strength, health, and mental sharpness give you tremendous support to get a lot done, you have to know when to quit for the day, too. Save some of that energy for social or recreational activities.

Leo

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Libra

(Sep 24-Oct 23)

Expect to start your day with renewed strength and energy. Almost everything on your to-do list will fall into place. You can approach your projects with confidence and vigor because you can do what needs to be done. If there’s something you’ve wanted to take on or start, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better day. Make the most of the confidence surge. There’s nothing you can’t handle.

Scorpio

(Oct 24-Nov 22)

This will be one of those days when you’re glad to get up. The energy is exceptionally positive.

You’ll probably feel energetic, confident, and ready to get down to work on your projects.

This in combination with your tendency to work hard can have you going strong. Don’t overdo it. Take some time to smell the roses and take a little rest.

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Capricorn

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It’s going to be a great day to get things done.

Cosmic conditions will have you feeling energetic and raring to go. If there’s a list of things to do waiting for you, grab it and get going. You might need to resist the temptation to spend time socializing. If you focus on your priorities, you’ll be finished before you know it and there will still be plenty of time left for play.

This will be an excellent day to start some of the projects you’ve held back for some time. You’ll likely feel more physical and mental energy than you’ve experienced lately. Whether your day is filled with work or play, things are going to go great. You can tackle tasks with confidence. Be productive by giving your energy a place to go.

Aquarius

(Jan 21-Feb 19)

You’re off to an excellent start. If you’ve felt a little weary lately, this will change. Added mental and physical strength is available to you. Things that seemed difficult yesterday will come easily today.

Take out any projects or to-do lists and go for it.

Things will be finished before you know it, and you’ll still have a smile on your face. Know when to quit, though. You don’t want to overdo it.

You might be more energetic than you’ve felt in a long time. It’s the perfect day to get busy with tasks, projects, and housework. You’ll breeze through most things in no time and enjoy them.

Resist any temptation to procrastinate! If you put things off, you’ll miss the current cosmic support. Make a list of things to do and start. You’ll be done before you know it!

Virgo

Pisces

(Aug 24-Sep 23)

You’re off to an excellent start. If you’ve felt a little weary lately, this will change. Added mental and physical strength is available to you. Things that seemed difficult yesterday will come easily today.

Take out any projects or to-do lists and go for it.

Things will be finished before you know it, and you’ll still have a smile on your face. Know when to quit, though. You don’t want to overdo it.

(Feb 20-Mar 20)

If only more days could be this easy. The energy from the aspects is revitalizing, allowing you to get a lot accomplished. If there’s something you’ve hesitated to do, seize some of the day’s added confidence and go for it. You’ll succeed at anything you take on. Don’t get caught up in doing another’s work because you have energy in abundance.

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