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Waiting for the Wall to Fall Interim DNER Chief Rejects Accusations That Agency Hasn’t Acted on Beach Condo Barrier Built in Maritime Terrestrial Zone P6

Playa Negra in Vieques Is Named World’s 13th Most Beautiful Beach

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PREPA plans to apply for $250 million in federal funds to boost hydroelectric power

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Energy Bureau (PREB) last week that it has appointed Umpierre and PREPA Board chairman Fernando Gil he Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) Enseñat to a selection committee in charge of choosis working on an application package to seek an ing the firms that will add some 500 MW of renewable estimated $250 million from the federal govern- energy and 250 MW of storage to the system as part of ment to increase to 125 megawatts (MW) the level of the Tranche 2 bids. power entering the island electrical grid from hydroThe requirement for renewable energy is part of electric power plants. the Integrated Resource Plan that required PREPA to Jaime Umpierre, who heads PREPA’s hydrogas draw by 2025 about 40% of its energy from renewdivision, said that only 25% of the installed 100 MW is able sources.

In October 2021, the PREB decided to appoint currently available. Most of Puerto Rico’s hydroelectric power plants, some of which go back to the 1920s, are an independent contractor to deal with the Tranche 2 projects because of delays by PREPA. abandoned.

PREPA then made requests to the PREB as to its Umpierre said at a recent PREPA board meeting that the objective is to replace the existing technology role in the Tranche 2 bids.

On June 9 of this year, PREB issued a resoluwith new technology. To that effect, PREPA is working with the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction, tion and order creating a selection committee for the and Resilience (COR3) to develop an application evaluation and selection of proposals submitted under package to obtain Federal Emergency Management the request for proposals (RFP) process for Tranche 2 Agency (FEMA) and Community Development Block through 6 projects for renewable and battery resources.

The six-member committee is composed of the Grant (CDBG) funds.

“The plan is to increase the generation capacity following members: the executive director of the Puerto to 125 megawatts; this includes the restoration of aban- Rico Public-Private Partnership Authority or his/her doned sites like Isabela and Carite,” he said. delegate; one officer of PREPA directly involved in the PREPA also reported in a motion to the Puerto Rico RFP process or his/her delegate; one member of PREPA’s governing board; two officials from other government entities with knowledge and/ or experience in related transactions (to be selected by the PREB) and one representative from LUMA Energy, the private operator of PREPA’s transmission and distribution system, with knowledge and/or experience in related transactions.

According to the Resolution, Action Group LLC, an independent coordinator hired by the PREB, will carry out the RFP solicitation and bid evaluation Most of Puerto Rico’s hydroelectric power plants, some of which date back to the 1920s, are process. abandoned.

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Playa Negra in Vieques named world’s 13th most beautiful beach

Vieques Mayor José Corcino Acevedo said the distinction will be used to promote the offshore island municipality as a world-class destination.

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ieques Mayor José “Junito” Corcino Acevedo announced Sunday that Playa Negra in La Isla Nena has been chosen as the 13th most beautiful beach in the world by the tourism magazine Big 7 Travel’s “The 50 Best Beaches In The World.”

“Once again Vieques stands out in the world,” the mayor said in a written statement. “The prestigious publication “Big 7 Travel,” which is dedicated to evaluating tourist destinations around the world, has just

designated our Playa Negra as the 13th most beautiful on the planet. This is an important achievement that will help boost tourism to our island municipality.”

The mayor said the distinction will be used to promote Vieques as a world-class destination.

According to the publication, metrics such as tourist evaluations, comments on social networks and analysis of the magazine’s team are used, including visits to beaches.

This is the fourth year in which the magazine has published its list of the best beaches in the world.

“With this designation, the world proves once

again that Vieques has the best beaches and people, a combination that will allow us to continue advancing in our economic program related to tourism, a sector that has enormous development potential in Vieques,” the mayor said. “It is time for the whole world to know what many have already highlighted, such as the magazine ‘Best 7 Travel,’ that in Vieques everything is better.”

“Our administration will use this designation in the marketing and promotional programs that we do, both for visitors from the Big Island, as well as those from abroad,” Corcino Acevedo said. “Little by little the world is getting to know Vieques as a premium destination.”

Bar Assn. urges amending law that it says puts undue burden on notaries public

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uerto Rico Bar Association President Daisy Calcaño López has asked Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia to include in a proposed special session legislation that would amend Act 52-2022, because in her opinion, the law has put notaries public in a position where they are doing the work of employees of the Municipal Revenues Collection Center (CRIM by its Spanish acronym).

“Our request to the governor, Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia, is that he call an extraordinary session to amend Act 52 of 2022, eliminating Article 86 of the law,” Calcaño López said in a written statement. “Our call to the Legislature is to address this matter with the required urgency immediately. Waiting for the ordinary session in mid-August has an economic cost for all stakeholders, especially for the constituents.”

Calcaño López said the amendments to the Notarial Law are similar to those contained in House Bill 827. The amendments have their genesis in the move to update the real estate appraisals that the CRIM must do. Article 86 passes the responsibility of the appraisal work to the lawyers when in fact it belongs to the CRIM, she said.

In the opinion of the attorney, the Law for the Stabilization of Public Finances of Puerto Rico “imposes an onerous

burden in the process of dealing with real estate deeds.”

Article 86 of the measure provides for a real estate appraisal in any transaction of sale, donation, transfer, exchange, segregation, or grouping of a property as well as a title study and a measurement plan (plot plan).

As a consequence, several real estate transactions have stalled.

“This measure should not have included an amendment to the Notarial Law,” Calcaño López said. “The effect is that it imposes an onerous cost on citizens who want to sell their property and are forced to hire a surveyor and an appraiser.

Furthermore, it disrupts municipalities and even the Department of Housing when it grants the deeds of houses and properties of social interest. Yesterday the legal businesses of real estate where there is no appraisal or measurement plan were stopped. The availability of appraisers and surveyors for hiring in these times is difficult. The delay and cost of completing these requirements discourages citizens and disrupts the legal traffic of real estate businesses and imposes additional burdens on the exercises of the notary’s office. Statements from the Notary Inspection Office on the new instructions to notaries are also urgent.”

“Without a doubt, an amendment of this nature included in the conference stage between the two legislative

bodies, without informing the citizens, and those affected, is a harmful practice that is detrimental to the healthy exercise of democracy,” Calcaño López added. “This, without undermining the sovereignty of the legislative bodies.”

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Ag chief: Lobster fishing in PR waters not affected by federal ban

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griculture Department Secretary Ramón González Beiró said Sunday that lobster fishing in Puerto Rico has “no restrictions” and urged fishermen to continue commercial or recreational fishing in local waters.

On Friday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a ban on lobster fishing in federal waters off Puerto Rico. The ban begins in waters nine nautical miles from the island, a restriction that does not affect consumption on the island, the Agriculture chief pointed out.

“Our fishermen have the green light to continue fishing in Puerto Rico’s territorial waters, as usual,” González Beiró said. “We live surrounded by salt water and that privilege positions us to sustain and continue to strengthen the fishing industry. Shellfish, and specifically lobster, are marine species preferred by consumers.”

He said the island’s local lobster catch should not be affected by the ban.

“At the moment we do not envision a shortage and on the contrary our call to all consumers is to sponsor the use of fresh seafood that is obtained in the fishing villages around the island,” González Beiró said. “We have to support our fishermen, who set sail on the high seas every day to give us 100 percent fresh and healthy food, contributing to the food security of all Puerto Ricans.”

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

The Agriculture secretary urged fishermen Puerto Rico’s local lobster catch should not be affected by a federal ban on fish- to comply with the regulatory provisions that ing for the crustaceans because it does not apply to waters within nine miles of seek to protect reproduction and maintain the island’s coasts, said Agriculture Secretary Ramón González Beiró, at center. lobster supplies.

Health Dept. monitoring 4 suspected monkeypox cases

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Health Secretary Carlos Mellado López

he Department of Health (DH) is monitoring four suspected new cases of monkeypox in Puerto Rico.

As of press time on Sunday, seven alerts of possible monkeypox cases had been registered on the island. There is one confirmed case, four cases under investigation, one which was discarded, and one under monitoring because of a travel contact.

To keep the public informed about the progress of the disease, the DH will publish weekly on its website a special bulletin on monkeypox in Puerto Rico. The bulletin contains the alerts reported to the department.

The first report details that between the period from June 6 to July 1, 2022, seven monkeypox alerts had been received. Among those, there is the confirmed case for the orthopox virus (a genus that groups monkeypox) and four under investigation that are in isolation. Additionally, there are two alerts per travel contact, one with investigation completed and one under monitoring. The last alert evaluated did not meet the criteria for the disease. The cases are not linked to each other and the subjects’ ages fluctuate between 20 and 50 years.

“At this time, the alerts continue to be studied and monitored,” island Health Secretary Carlos Mellado López said in a statement. “We have established surveillance systems that are essential to avoid a chain

of infections. We must be attentive to any symptoms that may occur, such as a rash with blisters on the face, hands, feet, eyes, mouth and/or genitals, fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, muscle aches and low energy, especially if you have had contact with a person with suspected or confirmed monkeypox or if you have traveled to a country with cases of monkeypox. If you have any symptoms, isolate yourself at home and speak immediately with a health professional.”

Outbreaks of monkeypox have recently been reported in several countries around the world where this disease has not usually occurred. As published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of July 1, 2022, there were 5,783 cases of monkeypox in 52 countries. Of those, 460 cases were in the United States.

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DNER official rejects charges that agency hasn’t acted on beach wall issue

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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nterim Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) Secretary Anaís Rodríguez Vega rejected on Sunday the criticism expressed by protesters at the Sol y Playa condominium properties in Rincón regarding the agency’s role in the controversy over a wall at the condominium that was built in the maritime terrestrial zone (MTZ).

“All matters surrounding the Rincón y Playa condominium in Rincón have been resolved in the courts and in administrative hearings before the DNER,” Rodríguez Vega said. “Of course, any public demonstration is allowed, as long as it is within the parameters of the applicable laws and regulations. If they are not, it is up to the Puerto Rico Police and the Public Prosecutor’s Office to decide, not the DNER.” Last Tuesday, the DNER refrained from reconsidering a request from the board of directors of the condominium regarding its resolution from early June that orders a new demarcation of the MTZ in front of Sol y Playa. In that resolution, the DNER declared the certification of the condo’s MTZ demarcation “null ab initio.”

Police on Sunday arrested a woman at Playa Los Almendros near the Sol y Playa condominium in Rincón, which has been the site of demonstrations over construction of a wall that environmental activists and others said encroached into the maritime terrestrial zone and threatened sea turtle nesting areas. An order scheduling the wall for demolition today has been appealed and a decision on the matter is pending.

At the same time, any interested party can start a new demarcation process.

“The General Court of Justice of Aguadilla has already ordered the removal of the illegal construction of the recreation area of the condominium. In addition, since last year the DNER ordered measures to protect wildlife in the area, with which we have been vigilant.

For this reason, as we knew that there would be a demonstration, the Vigilance Corps was making sure to guide citizens in order to protect the natural resources and the habitat that exists in that area,” Rodríguez Vega said. “It is incorrect to say that the Vigilance Corps protected the exterior wall of the condominium today. As is our mission, we protect wildlife and natural resources to the extent that our resources allow.”

“Now, as Puerto Rico is an island of law and order, the laws and regulations allow any affected party to request reconsideration of the resolutions issued by the agencies, as well as appeal judicial determinations to a higher court,” the DNER official added. “There are many people in our community who have accepted this right.”

The people of Puerto Rico must recognize that their institutions have been effective in resolving the controversy, she added.

“Therefore, the environmental objectives of preservation and conservation in this area have been fulfilled, Rodríguez Vega said. “The DNER will not intervene if the objectives are otherwise. Our commitment to the people of Puerto Rico is and will be the conservation and protection of natural resources.”

On Sunday morning, the police arrested a woman at Playa Los Almendros near the Sol y Playa condominium, which was the site of demonstrations last year over construction of the wall that environmental activists and others said encroached into the MTZ and threatened sea turtle nesting areas.

According to the police, the 48-year-old woman, a resident of Añasco, allegedly struck a police officer on the left arm.

Officers from the Aguadilla Criminal Investigation Corps, Arrest and Search Division, consulted with prosecutor Víctor Ramos over the possible filing of charges against the woman.

Officials were scheduled to demolish the beachside wall today, after it was determined to be inside the MTZ. After the court ordered the owners of the property to demolish the wall, the order was appealed and a decision on the matter is pending.

Search for alleged drowning victim found in hiding likely cost over $1.2 million

By JOHN McPHAUL jpmcphaul@gmail.com

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ureau of Emergency Management and Disaster Administration (NMEAD by its Spanish initials) Commissioner Nino Correa Filomeno, along with personnel from the Coast Guard, the Arecibo Municipal Emergency Management Office and the Puerto Rico Police Bureau’s Joint Forces of Rapid Action (FURA by its Spanish acronym), said late last week that after a search and rescue operation was activated for 23-year-old Harold Carrión Butter in the Poza del Obispo area of Arecibo, the man was found in hiding.

“Amid everything, we thank the heavenly father that there was no loss of life,” Correa Filomeno said at a press conference. “It frustrates us a little, but we complied with the mother’s request.”

Correa Filomeno could not state how

much the search for the young man who was believed to have drowned cost the island government. However, among the resources that were used for the rescue were an airplane, three helicopters and several boats, which came to an estimated $1.2 million in resources for the search, in addition to divers.

“It was just over a million dollars,” said the Coast Guard’s Search and Rescue coordinator, Alberto Martínez.

Acting on a tip provided by a confidential source, the authorities found Carrión Butter hiding in an abandoned structure in a public park in the García de Arecibo urbanization.

Starting last Tuesday, a search for the man was activated after he was supposedly dragged offshore by the sea currents at Poza del Obispo in the Islote neighborhood.

He was arrested by the police along with his mother, Justinita Butter Torres -- who reported his alleged disappearance -- and he had to go to

court for an alleged case of domestic violence.

The individual also was facing another case related to controlled substances.

Meanwhile, the NMEAD commissioner supported the approval of legislation to crimin-

Nino Correa Filomeno, commissioner of the Bureau of Emergency Management and Disaster Administration

ally punish whoever causes search and rescue agencies to be activated in false cases.

“It is outrageous that one sees why what we have seen at this time happens because I do not know how it was planned,” Correa Filomeno said. “You put staff in danger and we don’t rest until the mission is accomplished. The number of people that you have in the water and in the air, you don’t know what could happen; the sea conditions are terrible, we are putting together what could be a work plan for the next day, all of that is outrageous when there are people who dare to do a thing like this and it saddens me. A person who takes [a false alarm] to the pertinent government agencies to respond must bear the full weight of the law. They have no idea of the people who expose themselves. We have had events that have happened to us and we ask, and we are proposing to the Legislature, that the full weight of the law be applied to anyone who exposes personnel [to unnecessary risk].”

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Gridlock in Congress has amplified the power of the Supreme Court

By ADAM LIPTAK

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n the last day of a turbulent term that included rulings on what the Constitution has to say about abortion, guns and religion, the Supreme Court issued another sort of decision, one that turned on the words of the Clean Air Act. Without “clear congressional authorization,” the court said, the Environmental Protection Agency was powerless to aggressively address climate change. In years past, that might have been the start of a dialogue with Congress, which after all has the last word on what statutes mean, because it can always pass new ones.

But thanks to legislative gridlock, Congress very seldom responds these days to Supreme Court decisions interpreting its statutes — and that means the balance of power between the branches has shifted, with the justices ascendant.

The consequences have been especially stark in Supreme Court rulings on global emergencies like climate change and the coronavirus pandemic, but the phenomenon is a general one.

Congress has largely fallen silent, as a partisan stalemate has gripped Capitol Hill, aggravated by the increased use of the filibuster, which has blocked almost all major legislation in an evenly divided Senate. The upshot is a more dominant court.

It was not always so.

“If you go back to the ’80s, every time the court did something Congress didn’t like, they passed a law,” said Richard J. Lazarus, a law professor at Harvard. “It was an iterative process between Congress, the agencies and the courts.”

Congressional inaction following Supreme Court rulings on statutes is not especially new, but it has taken on added importance, as the court has veered to the right and is increasingly insisting on clear grants of congressional authority to executive agencies. In addition to the ruling on climate change, the court has recently declared that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was not authorized to impose a moratorium on evictions and that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration was not authorized to tell large employers to have their workers vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo frequent testing.

Congress is, of course, powerless to revive a law that the Supreme Court has struck down as unconstitutional. In such cases, the court gets the last word, and only a constitutional amendment or a later overruling can undo its work.

The court’s decisions on campaign finance, including one in May, were based on the First

Activists gather outside the Supreme Court building in Washington following a decision that sharply curtailed existing federal climate regulations on June 30, 2022.

Amendment and are examples of such constitutional rulings. The decision overturning Roe v.

Wade, on the other hand, eliminated a constitutional right, allowing state and federal lawmakers to restrict or expand access to abortion.

But there are many other cases in which the court merely interprets statutes enacted by Congress. Its task in those cases is to determine what a law means, not to test its constitutionality.

If Congress disagrees with the court’s interpretation, it is free to override the decision.

“In the ’70s and ’80s, Congress was passing major legislation all the time,” said Bruce Huber, a law professor at Notre Dame.

“When something was wrong, there was a real colloquy between the court and Congress. The court would say, ‘Hey, this doesn’t stand up to scrutiny.’ And Congress would come back and say, ‘You’re right. We’ll fix it.’ And the very next session, you’d get a major amendment to the Clean Air Act or the Clean Water Act.” In what the authors of a 2014 study called “the golden age of overrides,” Congress overrode 86 Supreme Court statutory decisions in the eight-year period starting in 1991. Since then, the study found, “there has been a very significant falloff.”

“Whatever power the court has to start with, which is considerable, it’s enhanced if Congress is unable to muster overrides,” said William N. Eskridge Jr., a law professor at Yale who conducted the study along with Matthew R. Christiansen, who is now general counsel

of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Indeed, Huber said, “with things as polarized as they are, the possibility of amending a statute has diminished to the vanishing point.”

The major environmental laws have not been amended in decades. The Clean Air Act, which was at issue in Thursday’s climate case, was last amended in 1990.

Since Congress will not act, Lazarus said, “agencies like EPA are relegated to working with increasingly old statutes to get their job done in addressing modern issues.”

Another approach is for courts to require a clear statement from Congress authorizing agencies to act where important political or economic issues are in play. That approach, called the major questions doctrine, served to hobble the EPA’s power Thursday.

The most prominent recent example of a congressional response to a Supreme Court ruling is 13 years old. It came after Ledbetter v.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., the 2007 ruling that said Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 imposed strict time limits for bringing workplace discrimination suits.

In her dissent, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg reminded lawmakers that on earlier occasions, they had overridden what she called “a cramped interpretation of Title VII.” “Once again,” she wrote, “the ball is in Congress’s court.”

Congress responded with the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, which overrode

the 2007 decision.

On Wednesday, Justice Neil Gorsuch cited the Ledbetter ruling in a dissent urging Congress to override a decision that he said had dealt a blow to the sovereignty of Native American tribes.

“Thanks to this court’s egregious misappropriation of legislative authority,” he wrote, quoting Ginsburg, “‘the ball is back in Congress’s court.’”

He did not stop there, as Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s majority opinion noted. “The dissent goes so far as to draft a proposed statute for Congress,” Kavanaugh wrote.

But if recent practices are any guide, congressional action is unlikely.

Consider the Supreme Court’s 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder, which invited a congressional response that the justices must have known would not be forthcoming. The decision, which effectively gutted a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, did so indirectly, by striking down the law’s formula for determining which states and localities were covered by the law’s requirement that changes to voting procedures be cleared by federal authorities.

“Congress may draft another formula based on current conditions,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the majority. Congress has not enacted a new formula.

Nor is there any likelihood that Congress will respond to the climate change decision with the clear authorization the Supreme Court demanded.

“By insisting instead that an agency can promulgate an important and significant climate rule only by showing ‘clear congressional authorization’ at a time when the court knows that Congress is effectively dysfunctional,” Lazarus said, “the court threatens to upend the national government’s ability to safeguard the public health and welfare.”

The Supreme Court has said it requires Congress to speak clearly in the interest of democratic accountability. In the climate decision, Roberts wrote that the people’s elected representatives should make decisions where the consequences are enormous.

“A decision of such magnitude and consequence rests with Congress itself, or an agency acting pursuant to a clear delegation from that representative body,” he wrote.

But the net effect of that approach was to enhance the Supreme Court’s own authority.

“They’re saying that they’re doing it for democracy purposes, but the fact is that they’re increasing their own power,” Lazarus said.

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‘The pro-life generation’: Young women fight against abortion rights

Phoebe Purvey, who supports a legal ban on abortion from conception, sorts through blankets and bibs for first-time mothers in Dallas, June 15, 2022.

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he rollback of abortion rights has been received by many American women with a sense of shock and fear, and warnings about an ominous decline in women’s status as full citizens.

But for some women, the decision meant something different: a triumph of human rights, not an impediment to women’s rights.

“I just reject the idea that as a woman I need abortion to be successful or to be as thriving as a man in my career,” said Phoebe Purvey, a 26-year-old Texan. “I don’t think I need to sacrifice a life in order to do that.”

The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade was a political victory, accomplished by lobbyists, strategists and campaign professionals over the course of decades. But it was also a cultural battle, fought by activists across the country including those in the exact demographic that abortion rights advocates warn have the most to lose in the new American landscape: young women.

Often pointed to by anti-abortion leaders as the face of the movement, a new generation of activists say they are poised to continue the fight in a post-Roe nation.

Many, but not all of them, are Christian conservatives, the demographic that has long formed the core of the anti-abortion movement. Others are secular and view their efforts against abortion as part of a progressive quest for human rights. All have grown up with once-unthinkable access to images from inside the womb, which has helped convince them that a fetus is a full human being long before it is viable.

Many believe the procedure should be banned at conception — that even the earliest abortion is effectively murder. But they embrace the mainstream anti-abortion view that women are victims of the abortion “industry” and should not be prosecuted, putting them at odds with the rising “abolitionist” wing of the movement calling for women to be held legally responsible for their abortions.

And overwhelmingly, these young women reject the notion that access to abortion is necessary to their own — or any woman’s — success.

Purvey said she supported a legal ban on abortion from conception. But she is increasingly uncomfortable with using the term “pro-life” to describe herself, because it evokes an emphasis on preventing abortions at any cost rather than on helping women. She prefers “life-affirming,” and she works at a pregnancy resource clinic in Dallas that uses the same term to describe the free and low-cost prenatal care, postpartum doula services, lactation consulting and other services offered to its primarily Black, low-income clientele.

Purvey was born in a Mexican community in South Texas.

Her mother was poor and in an unstable marriage, she said, and received prenatal care from Planned Parenthood. The family later received financial and emotional support from their church, which inspired Purvey to provide help to women like her mother.

“At this point in my life, I hold the rights of pre-born children and women equally, but I consider myself a little more women-forward and women-centered,” she said. “That’s where a lot of the change happens.”

A clear majority of Americans say abortion should be legal with few or no exceptions, according to a Pew survey taken in March. Women ages 18 to 29 are significantly likelier than older women to say abortion should be generally legal and that it is morally acceptable. Just 21% of young women say that abortion should be broadly illegal, Pew found.

For the majority of American women who support abortion rights, other women’s enthusiasm for stripping away their own constitutional rights can be baffling and enraging, a profound betrayal. But overwhelmingly, young anti-abortion women view themselves as human rights activists — happy warriors on the right side of history.

“It’s always been a movement of youth,” said Kristan Hawkins, who became the president of Students for Life of America in 2006, when she was 21. She recalled a line she heard from conservative activist Alveda King, a niece of Martin Luther King Jr. who is a frequent presence at anti-abortion events: “When young people join your movement, you know victory is on its way.”

Hawkins’ organization — which supports a nearly total ban on abortion starting at conception and opposes oral contraceptives — now claims 1,250 groups on campuses across the country, from middle schools to graduate schools. Its signs reading “I Am the Pro-Life Generation” are ubiquitous at antiabortion demonstrations.

Hawkins said the contemporary anti-abortion movement offers a more empowering vision to young women than abortion rights feminism does.

“This is 2022, not 1962,” she said, observing that women’s legal rights to do things like secure loans have advanced dramatically since the pre-Roe era.

If feminism tells young women they need to be able to end their pregnancies in order to achieve their educational and career goals, she said, the anti-abortion movement tells them they can have it all.

Young people have been part of the anti-abortion movement since the 1970s. The annual March for Life in Washington, held around the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, now draws buses of students from around the country to what has

transformed over the years into a festive youth-driven rally.

As a teenager active online, Lauren Marlowe had a hazy understanding that supporting abortion rights was what “nice” people did. But she was drawn to think differently in part because of advancements in ultrasound images. “Back then, when they looked at ultrasounds and thought it was a clump of cells, that was all they could see,” she said, referring to a phrase used by philosopher Judith Jarvis Thompson in a famous 1971 defense of abortion.

Marlowe, 22, the social media coordinator for Students for Life of America, launched a small line of “trendy pro-life clothes” as an undergraduate at Liberty University. The line touts a T-shirt with the word “pro-life” spelled out in the “Friends” font, and a hoodie with the cheeky slogan “Just a clump of cells.”

In Tennessee, Kailey Cornett, 28, said she anticipated that her work as CEO of Hope Clinic for Women, a “life-affirming” center that provides services and support to pregnant women, would grow busier in a post-Roe landscape. Tennessee has a trigger law that is expected to go into effect by mid-August and will ban abortion in nearly all cases, including rape and incest.

Cornett received what she experienced as a life calling from God while attending a Christian youth convention as a teenager: to “love on” young women facing unplanned pregnancies. She volunteered at a pregnancy resource center in Arizona in high school and pursued a degree in nonprofit management with the goal of leading one.

Reading progressive Christian writer Sarah Bessey’s book “Jesus Feminist” showed her that her faith and her care for women did not have to be in tension. “Oh, my gosh, I can be both,” she recalled. “It turns out I was a feminist the whole time, but I had this wrong definition of it.”

Young women whose activism is not connected to religious belief are relative newcomers to the movement, where they make up a small but boisterous niche.

Kristin Turner started a chapter of a youth climate group in her hometown, Redding, California. Her Instagram bio includes her pronouns (she/they) and support for Black Lives Matter. She describes herself as a feminist, an atheist and a leftist.

At 20, she is also the communications director for Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, whose goals include educating the public about “the exploitative influence of the Abortion Industrial Complex through an anti-capitalist lens.”

Recently, she started a punk band called the EmbryHoez with a friend in San Francisco. One of their songs is called “The Hotties Will Dismantle Roe”: They say it’s empowerment / They say it’s women’s rights / But all I see’s oppression / And might makes right.

Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, founded last year, emphasizes “direct action,” including “pink-rose rescues,” in which activists enter abortion clinics to distribute roses attached to anti-abortion information.

“If someone is committing violence against another human being,” Turner said, “then property lines should not be respected.”

She said she has been arrested three times in activist settings, include twice performing “rescues.”

“The reality is, people are dying,” she said. “I think that whatever privilege I have, I need to use that and leverage it.”

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Biden will award Medal of Freedom to Simone Biles, John McCain and others

By PETER BAKER

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resident Joe Biden announced late last week that he will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 leaders from the worlds of politics, civil rights, sports, business, education and entertainment, including Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, actor Denzel Washington and the first American to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

The recipients, the first of his presidency, include a variety of barrier-breaking figures familiar to many Americans as well as prominent political veterans Biden has known over the years. The list includes three posthumous award recipients: Steve Jobs, pioneering co-founder of Apple; John McCain, longtime Republican senator and two-time presidential candidate; and Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO president and Democratic power broker.

“These 17 Americans demonstrate the power of possibilities and embody the soul of the nation — hard work, perseverance and faith,” a White House statement said.

“They have overcome significant obstacles to achieve impressive accomplishments in the arts and sciences, dedicated their lives to advocating for the most vulnerable among us and acted with bravery to drive change in their communities — and across the world — while blazing trails for generations to come.”

Biden will honor the recipients Thursday at the White House. The medal is the nation’s highest civilian award, first established in its current form by President John F. Kennedy and meant to honor “any person who has made an especially meritorious contribution” to national security, world peace or “cultural or other significant

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public or private endeavors,” as the original executive order put it.

Over the years, presidents have typically used it to honor political allies, celebrities and Americans with stories that make a particular point that could be helpful to a White House at the moment. At times, presidents have used such medals to reach across the aisle, as Biden is attempting by honoring McCain, his longtime colleague and friend from their Senate days.

The relationship between the two was strained in 2008 when they were both on their respective party tickets, McCain as the Republican presidential nominee and Biden as the Democratic vice-presidential nominee.

Biden attacked McCain at the time as an “angry man” who was taking “the low road to the highest office in the land.” But the two later made up, and Biden comforted McCain’s family when the Republican senator died of brain cancer in 2018.

Biden’s list includes another prominent former Republican senator, Alan Simpson of Wyoming, a popular wisecracking moderate who worked across the aisle even as he zinged politicians and journalists with his sharp wit. Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., who was grievously injured during a mass shooting and became a leading voice for gun control, will also be honored.

Biden singled out several well-known civil rights leaders, including Diane Nash, a founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and close ally of Martin Luther King Jr.; Fred Gray, a lawyer for King, Rosa Parks and others, and later one of the first Black members of the Alabama Legislature since Reconstruction; and Raúl Yzaguirre, who led the National Council of La Raza, a

Latino advocacy organization, for 30 years.

In addition to Biles, the most decorated American gymnast in history with 32 Olympic and World Championship medals, a medal will go to Megan Rapinoe, another Olympian and a two-time Women’s World Cup champion. Biles has become a vocal advocate for mental health, foster children and victims of sexual assault, while Rapinoe has spoken out for gender pay equality, racial justice and gay rights.

Biden singled out others who overcame obstacles, including Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught, one of the few early women to serve as a general in the American military; and Julieta Garcia, former president of the

University of Texas at Brownsville and the first Hispanic woman to lead an American college. He will also honor Sandra Lindsay, a New York critical-care nurse who was the first American vaccinated for the coronavirus outside clinical trials.

The other recipients are Sister Simone Campbell, a leading Catholic social justice advocate; the Rev. Alexander Karloutsos, former vicar general of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, who has counseled multiple presidents; and Khizr Khan, the Gold Star father of a soldier killed in Iraq whose criticism of Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign made him a hero of Democrats.

Simone Biles competes at the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2021. Biles is one of 17 Americans who will be presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom in July 2022.

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A wealth of car shows around the country

By NORMAN MAYERSOHN

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he warm-weather season of car shows has been underway for months, with major displays, including in Amelia Island, Florida, and Greenwich, Connecticut, already completed.

Still, a schedule extending deep into fall awaits enthusiasts and collectors, offering a chance for admirers of automotive artistry to bask in the glamour of yards-long hoods, gleaming chrome and glistening paint.

Appreciating classic cars at these events can be inexpensive. A day spent with vehicles covering a century or more of transportation history costs about the same as entry to a major sports event, and many of the biggest and best shows — local cars and coffee gatherings or Detroit’s Woodward Dream Cruise come to mind — are free.

The most formal type of event, a concours d’elegance, typically assigns vehicles into a variety of classes judged by volunteer experts for their condition, correctness and significance. Special attention at such shows may be lavished on featured marques, chosen to highlight an anniversary of the brand’s founding or perhaps a significant racetrack victory. Often, the proceeds of a concours support charitable causes.

Many of the events listed here are multiday affairs, with driving tours, concerts, public shows and classic-car auctions held over a span of days. Check the websites for a full rundown of schedules and attractions. Costs listed below for adults are starting prices.

Keeneland Concours d’Elegance JULY 16: Keeneland racecourse, Lexington, Kentucky Admission: $25 adults; children under 12 are free.

The horsepower at Keeneland is usually of the four-legged thoroughbred sort, but for a weekend in mid-July a show field of four-wheel conveyances, in 20 judged classes, will take over. The featured marque this year is Porsche, with four classes devoted to the brand’s models. A Car Club Paddock with upward of 500 vehicles offers a less formal, and perhaps more relatable, attraction for spectators to take in. keenelandconcours.com Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance JULY 17: Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon Admission: $20 adults; $17 seniors; $8 ages 13-17; children 12 and under are free.

An established show in the Pacific Northwest featuring more than 300 entries, this year’s concours directs special attention toward Jaguars and, more generally, British elegance. A concert is held Friday and a vineyard tour for concours entrants is on Saturday. forestgroveconcours.org Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

In a photo from Bob Jensen, the 2021 Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance. Enthusiasts who love classic cars have many opportunities to admire, and sometimes buy, stunning sheet metal. nia

AUG. 21: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, Califor-

Admission: $425 adults ($525 starting Aug. 1); children 12 and under are free.

For much of the classic-car world, Pebble Beach is the season’s peak and arguably the world’s most prestigious showcase. A two-week schedule of activities around the Monterey Peninsula in California includes several market-setting auctions, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at nearby Laguna Seca Raceway and specialist gatherings like the Concorso Italiano, all culminating in the Sunday show on the Pebble Beach fairway. pebblebeachconcours.net Historic Festival 40 SEPT. 1-5: Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, Connecticut Admission: $140 adults (for the full festival); children 12 and under are free.

The premier vintage motorsports event in the Northeast, celebrating its 40th year in 2022, Lime Rock’s festival encompasses Labor Day weekend and features racing for a broad selection of competition classes. Sunday is reserved for a judged concours featuring some 200 entries, with an emphasis on racecars, and a Gathering of the Marques display anticipated to draw 600 vehicles. limerock.com Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance SEPT. 11: Radnor Hunt Club, Malvern, Pennsylvania Admission: $60 adults; $30 ages 13 to 17; children 12 and under are free.

The horse country outside Philadelphia hosts a three-day gathering that includes a barbecue, road rally and parade of horse-drawn coaches leading up to the Sunday concours, whose highlights will include Cadillac, Derham coach work and BSA motorcycles. A separate MotorSport Park area offers attendees the opportunity to display their own vehicles of special interest. radnorconcours.org Detroit Concours d’Elegance SEPT. 18: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Admission: $45 adults; $35 seniors; children 15 and under are free.

A much-anticipated highlight of the 2022 season promises to be the re-imagined concours previously known as the Con-

cours d’Elegance of America, which has moved from Plymouth, Michigan, to Detroit and under the management of Hagerty, the classic-car insurer. An expected field of 140 cars will include Cars of Harley Earl, Cars of Woodward Avenue and Detroit Autorama customs and concepts. detroitconcours.com Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week OCT. 2: The Breakers mansion, Newport, Rhode Island Admission: $150 adults; $115 children A relative newcomer to the concours circuit, the Audrain event, held on the grounds of the Breakers, a Vanderbilt mansion from the Gilded Age, will showcase about 200 cars. Featured marques include Cadillac, Jaguar and the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. In the days preceding the concours, seminars, a visit to the Audrain museum and a tour for concours entrants will take place. audrainconcours.com AACA National Fall Meet OCT. 4-7: Hershey Park (adjacent parking lot), Hershey, Pennsylvania Admission: Free The diversity of the Eastern fall meet of the Antique Automobile Club of America, an end-of-season event for enthusiasts since 1955, nearly defies description. For many who attend, the main attraction is a sprawling swap meet where one can buy virtually every part needed to assemble something like a Ford Model A. But there’s also an area for vintage vehicles, mainly postwar, offered for sale. The final day has an enormous everyone-welcome show of cars ranging from the industry’s earliest models through modern classics. hershey.aaca.com/eastern-division-fall-meet/ Chattanooga Motorcar Festival OCT. 16: The Westin Chattanooga, Tennessee Admission: $79 adults; children 12 and under are free.

Chattanooga’s 3-year-old concours is set on closed-off streets of the city’s West Village section. Besides the judged classes, the Pace Grand Prix vintage race and a rally, there will be displays of modern supercars and NASCAR competitors of the 1980s. chattanoogamotorcar.com Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance OCT. 29: Wynn Golf Club, Las Vegas Admission: $100 adults In its third year, the Las Vegas concours is partnering with the Wynn hospitality organization to stage its 120-car show at the golf club, with its date chosen to lead into other auto events in the city, including the Formula One race in 2023. The weekend will also feature a drive of concours participants on the Las Vegas Strip, free to spectators. lasvegasconcours.com Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance and Motoring Festival NOV. 6: Port Royal Golf Club, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Admission: $75 adults; students with valid IDs admitted free.

German makes will receive special attention as honored marque classes at Hilton Head, which serves as the closing curtain of the season’s major concours events. A well-attended carclub showcase takes place on Saturday along with the Legends of the Autobahn display and an Austin-Healey gathering. hhiconcours.com

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Investors brace for pivotal July after dismal first half

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he U.S. stock market is reeling from its worst first half of any year since 1970, with investors girding for a series of potential flashpoints in July that may set Wall Street’s course for the coming months.

Second-quarter corporate earnings, hotly anticipated U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting are among potentially pivotal events after the S&P 500 fell 20.6% in the initial six months of 2022.

For now, the mood on Wall Street is grim. Bonds, which investors count on to offset stock declines, have tumbled alongside equities, with the ICE BofA Treasury Index (.MERG0Q0) on pace for its worst year in the index’s history. Some 90% of respondents in a recent Deutsche Bank survey expected a U.S. recession by the end of 2023.

The key factor behind the turmoil in markets is the Fed, which has been rapidly tightening monetary policy to fight the highest inflation in decades following almost two years of emergency measures that helped buoy stocks and stoke growth.

“We could really use just slightly less bad news in July,” said Eric Kuby, chief investment officer at North Star Investment Management. “Hopefully, it could turn the back half of 2022 in a more favorable light.”

History, however, “does not offer very encouraging news” for those hoping the bleak first half will be followed by a bounce in the latter part the year, wrote CFRA chief investment strategist Sam Stovall.

Of the 10 worst starts to the year for the S&P 500 since World War Two, the index has posted gains in the second six months of the year only half the time, rising an average of 2.3%, Stovall said in a recent report.

On the data front, reports on employment and inflation will give investors a snapshot of the economy after 150 basis points of rate increases already delivered by the Fed. A disappointing jobs report next Friday could exacerbate concerns of a potential recession. The following week brings data on U.S. consumer prices, after a hotter-than-expected report last month triggered a selloff in stocks and prompted the Fed to deliver a hefty 75 basis point rate increase in June.

There has been recent evidence of waning growth. Data on Friday showed U.S. manufacturing activity falling to a two-year low in June, following a report earlier in the week that showed that June consumer confidence at its lowest in 16 months.

“The key question is, what will roll over first: will it be inflation or growth?” said Angelo Kourkafas, an investment strategist at Edward Jones.

Second-quarter earnings start arriving in force the week of July 11, indicating whether companies can keep living up to estimates despite surging inflation and growth worries.

Analysts expect quarterly earnings to grow by 5.6% from a year ago, revised down slightly from early April’s estimate for 6.8% growth, according to Refinitiv IBES. If companies “can just match or maybe hurdle over lower expectations, I think that will be a positive tailwind for stock prices,” said Anthony Saglimbene, global market strategist at Ameriprise.

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As city falls, Ukraine’s last hope in Luhansk falls with it

By THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF, KAMILA HRABCHUK and VIVIAN YEE

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he last major city held by Ukraine in the heavily contested eastern province of Luhansk has fallen, military officials on both sides said Sunday, giving Moscow a milestone victory in its campaign to capture the Donbas, the mineral-rich region bordering Russia that has long been in President Vladimir Putin’s sights.

The industrial city of Lysychansk, on a rise overlooking the Siversky Donets River, had held out for a week after Russia seized control of Sievierodonetsk, its twin city across the river. But as Russia inundated Lysychansk with artillery fire and strangled its supply lines, building on months of bombardment and weeks of ferocious street fighting that reduced both cities to grayed-out husks, Ukrainian defenders were forced to retreat.

That left Russian soldiers posing for pictures outside Lysychansk City Hall, chanting, “Lysychansk is ours” and waving the flag of the Donetsk People’s Republic — the pro-Moscow separatist state that Putin claimed to be protecting when his forces invaded Ukraine, a video posted on Twitter on Sunday showed.

Western military analysts had expressed little doubt that Moscow would eventually prevail in the twin cities, but with their loss undeniable, pressure redoubled on the United States and its allies to get the more powerful weapons they have promised Ukraine to the front. For nations in the West, however, the next phase of the war will prove a test not just of military logistics but of solidarity. As the conflict drags on, their own citizens are feeling the economic pain, and unity among the allies may be difficult to sustain.

Russia now faces new challenges of its own. It controls more than one-fifth of Ukraine — much of it cities in name only, skeletal remains emptied of people after months of shelling — but it will need to replenish depleted forces and ammunition as it wages what promises to be a fierce, drawn-out ground war.

On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied that Lysychansk was completely in Russian hands. At a news conference with Australia’s prime minister, who was visiting Kyiv, Zelenskyy said fighting was taking place on the outs-

A residential tower hit by a Russian missile in the Serhiivka village of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district, southwest of Odesa, Ukraine, July 1, 2022. kirts of the city.

But videos posted on social media appeared to show Russian troops in the city center, and residents who fled the region in recent days said the bulk of the Ukrainian forces in Lysychansk left Friday.

Hours after Russia’s military proclaimed victory in the city, the Ukrainian military acknowledged that it had pulled out its forces there. “The continuation of the defense of the city would lead to fatal consequences,” it said in a statement on Facebook.

“In order to preserve the lives of Ukrainian defenders, a decision was made to withdraw.”

With Luhansk province now in hand, Russian forces can aim squarely southwest at the remaining Ukrainian-held parts of the neighboring province of Donetsk, the other territory that makes up the Donbas.

Control of the Donbas, Ukraine’s industrial heartland, has become Moscow’s chief target since it failed to take Kyiv, the capital, this spring. The Donbas would be a prize offering Russia not only mineral resources but also an overland corridor to Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula it annexed by force in 2014.

After eight years of war between Moscow-backed separatists and Ukraine in the country’s east, Russia already controls between one-half and two-thirds of Donetsk province. Now Russia is expected to use Lysychansk to grind into Donetsk with offenses on the cities of Sloviansk, Kramatorsk and Bakhmut to Lysychansk’s southwest, all but assuring that the next chapter of the war will be as bloody as the last.

Already, Ukrainian defensive lines were shifting west to Bakhmut, a key supply hub where Russia has applied greater pressure with artillery and cruise missile fire in recent days. Farther west in Sloviansk, the mayor, Vadym Lyakh, reported Sunday the heaviest Russian shelling yet on the city. Six people were killed and 15 wounded, he wrote on Facebook, and at least 15 buildings were on fire.

One Lysychansk resident, Ivan Shybkov, who fled to western Ukraine last month after helping evacuate civilians, described what was happening as “a knife to the heart” — particularly images of some people in Lysychansk greeting the invaders “with

smiles on their faces” after long months without basic services like water, electricity, cellphone service and internet.

“Our emotions are not a switch that can be switched off,” Shybkov said. “Therefore, of course, it hurts us a lot.”

In the battle for Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, Moscow pursued a more successful strategy than in the initial phase of the invasion, when analysts say it spread its forces too thinly while trying to capture Kyiv and Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv.

Shifting its focus to the Donbas after retreating from Kyiv in early April, Russia massed its firepower — including long-range artillery that outclassed Ukraine’s — against specific targets. It battered holdout cities from the ground and air with artillery and bombs, then sent in troops and tanks to make small advances in close combat with Ukrainian forces.

The barrages cost Ukraine dearly.

At one point in the Donbas offensive, Ukrainian officials said as many as 200 soldiers a day were dying in the fields and villages of eastern Ukraine. And Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk are now “dead cities,” Zelenskyy has said, with about 90% of Sievierodonetsk’s buildings in ruins and its population down to 7,000 to 8,000 civilians, from 160,000 before the war.

But military analysts say Russia also suffered deep losses as the outgunned Ukrainian military held out in the twin cities, forcing Russia to dedicate more troops and weapons to the area and expend artillery shells at an extraordinarily rapid clip. Ukrainian forces have also diverted Russian resources by making small tactical gains in the past month around the cities of Kharkiv, in the east, and Kherson in the south, although Russia still maintains a significant foothold in both regions.

Ukrainian military officials believe the next offensive will come from the direction of Popasna, in the east toward Bakhmut, while northern and western Russian lines simply hold Ukrainian forces there in place.

Sunday also brought another reminder of the potential costs for Russia, which experienced one of its worst civilian losses of the war when explosions hit the center of a Russian city just north of Ukraine, killing four, including three Ukrainians, officials said.

Russia’s Defense Ministry blamed Ukraine for the blasts in the city of Belgorod early Sunday. While Ukraine has occasionally hit fuel and military targets in Russia’s border region, this is the first time that Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a major city center on the Russian side of the border in a lethal attack.

There was no immediate comment from the Ukrainian military.

In the Ukrainian struggle for national survival, the fall of Lysychansk was another bitter blow.

Dima Boyko, 16, who fled Lysychansk for Kyiv, said he last heard from his mother and grandmother, who remained in the city, two months ago, owing to the lack of cellphone service. He said he had seen videos of his own neighborhood being taken over by Russian occupiers.

“The flags have already been hung, and near my house, too — there is a Soviet monument, a tank,” he said. “From the video and photo in Telegram, you can already say that they completely occupied the city.”

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Griner’s detention shows rise of hostage diplomacy

By MAX FISHER

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rittney Griner, the WNBA athlete facing criminal drug charges in Russia, may be merely the latest victim of a practice so common it has its own name: hostage diplomacy.

The U.S. government classifies Griner as “wrongfully detained,” meaning that it believes the charges against her are spurious, perhaps intended to pressure Washington over its involvement in Ukraine.

In recent years, a number of Americans have been swept up by hostile governments looking to use them as bargaining chips as part of some larger conflict with the United States.

Sometimes these governments target journalists or researchers. But they can be just as likely to scoop up tourists, visiting businesspeople and dual nationals living abroad — all the better to send a message that no American within their borders is safe.

Usually, the responsible government does not openly state that it is taking some innocent American hostage for geopolitical ends. But it will imply that the captive’s fate is linked to broader hostilities or even to some specific demand.

The practice is often associated with pariah states like Iran, Venezuela and North Korea. Those countries have relatively little international standing or foreign tourism to risk. They may also be desperate for leverage against American threats of regime change or war.

Turkey and especially China have also been accused of this tactic — and now Russia, too — adding to fears that it could become more routine, potentially leaving thousands of Americans vulnerable.

“Hostage diplomacy will likely become a more prevalent threat to the security of Western countries,” scholars Danielle Gilbert and Gaëlle Rivard Piché wrote recently in The Texas National Security Review, a policy journal.

The rise of great power competition, in which countries seek to get their way through coercion and zero-sum rivalries, along with the yearslong erosion of international norms meant to con-

Brittney Griner, center, arriving for a court hearing on Friday outside Moscow. strain such behavior, the scholars wrote, could favor a rise in this tactic.

Still, countries that have attempted this have faced mixed results, making it unclear how likely they are to repeat a tactic that can have high costs and uncertain payouts.

But Moscow’s detention of Griner, amid its failures to deter American involvement in Ukraine, suggests that such detentions may remain a tactic of last resort.

A messy tactic The United States is unusually vulnerable to hostage diplomacy for the simple reason that, as the world’s thirdmost populous country and its largest economy, many of its citizens are within the borders of other nations, including hostile ones, at any given moment.

“There’s very little you can do to prevent another state from engaging in hostage diplomacy,” Van Jackson, a political scientist at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, told The Diplomat, an international affairs journal.

Detaining an American tourist also tends to generate substantial attention within the United States, allowing even small countries to exert indirect pressure on Washington.

There was North Korea’s 2016 detention of Otto F. Warmbier, a college

student visiting with a tourist group during a moment of high tension over North Korean missile launches. Warmbier was released 17 months later in a vegetative state and days from death.

Also in 2016, Turkey arrested a visiting pastor, Andrew Brunson, on espionage charges. The case was widely seen as intended to pressure Washington to extradite a Turkish dissident living in the United States. Though Washington refused to extradite the dissident, Brunson was released in 2018 amid warming diplomatic ties.

Iran is considered a leading offender, having arrested dozens of dual nationals, including imprisoning Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian from 2014 to 2016 on spurious espionage charges.

In 2009, amid rising tensions over the country’s nuclear program, Iran arrested three American hikers near Iraq’s border with the country.

The hikers’ fates were left dangling, forcing Washington to weigh the issue alongside its nuclear demands. But while this gave Iran additional leverage, it also undercut Washington’s ability to strike a deal of any kind, for fear of being seen as rewarding hostage-takers.

Some analysts now believe that the hikers’ detention was initiated by hardliners within Iran’s fractious government

who wished to block rapprochement with the West. In other words, the goal may have been not to win U.S. concessions but to prevent them.

The American hikers were released two years later, just as reformists ascended within Tehran.

Worldwide, this practice is increasing by some counts, though not every detention of an American is a clear-cut case of hostage-taking for diplomatic leverage, making the phenomenon difficult to track.

A difficult dilemma Time after time, Washington faces the same dilemma: The steps it will take to free a hostage, and the steps to deter governments from taking hostages in the future, are often at odds.

Appearing to so much as engage with the hostage-taker’s demands — for instance, by allowing Griner’s case to become linked to broader talks with Moscow over Ukraine — would risk encouraging hostile powers worldwide to take more such hostages.

Responding with retaliatory measures might help to deter future hostagetaking but can heighten the danger to Americans presently being held, daring the captor to escalate charges against their captive to show resolve. This can also make it harder for the captor to release their hostage without losing face.

At the same time, American policymakers will face pressure from victims’ families and civic groups who simply want the captive returned home, as well as from political groups that insist on taking a hard line against adversaries, and rivals ready to pounce if they don’t.

And then there is the question of how much attention to call to such cases. Playing them up can effectively increase the hostage’s value, making their quick return less likely. But engaging too quietly can risk conveying to foreign governments that hostage diplomacy goes unpunished — and to Americans abroad that, if caught up, they may be on their own.

“Ignoring the problem — or obscuring it with diplomatic euphemisms and opacity — only helps the hostagetakers,” Rezaian wrote in a recent essay on Griner’s case.

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Ending a decadelong decline, more Mexicans are migrating to US

By OSCAR LÓPEZ and MARIA ABIHABIB

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he teenage brothers were among about 80 young men who had left San Marcos in the past two months, a growing exodus from this impoverished village of 1,600 that sits in the lush mountains of Veracruz state.

Last Monday at around 11 a.m., Yovani jubilantly texted his father from the American side of the border: “Dad, now we’re going to San Antonio.”

That was the last their family heard from Jair, 19, and Yovani, 16. Their parents fear, although there has been no official confirmation, that their sons were among the 53 migrants found dead Monday afternoon inside the back of a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, asphyxiated in the scorching heat of the Texan desert.

At least 27 of those dead in the truck were from Mexico, while the rest were from Central America, underscoring a disquieting trend. After declining for more than a decade, the number of Mexicans seeking to migrate to the United States is surging. Since 2020, a combination of growing violence across Mexico and a worsening economy has led to the first jump in Mexican migration in a decade.

As a result, Mexico is becoming an increasing challenge in Washington’s effort to deter migrants from entering the United States across its southern border.

Before Mexico’s numbers began rising, the country served as a crucial buffer against a booming number of Central Americans — primarily from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras — heading north to escape poverty, violence or both.

Mexico militarized its approach to migration, deploying thousands of troops to its southern frontier to apprehend Central Americans, and north, to coordinate with U.S. border forces.

When the Biden administration took office, its strategy for curbing migration focused on Central America, providing $4 billion in aid to tackle corruption and improve governance as a way to dissuade people from leaving.

A gathering outside a home to pray for three missing young men who may be among the more than 50 who died in a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, in the town of San Marcos Atesquilapan, Mexico, June 30, 2022.

But the surge in Mexican migrants is testing that strategy. The number of Mexicans apprehended in the United States jumped 50% from 2019 to 2020, to nearly 255,000 from roughly 170,000.

And the figure keeps growing — so far this year, about 379,000 have been detained, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

“The numbers make clear that the strategy needs to change,” said Maureen Meyer, vice president of programs at the Washington Office of Latin America, a research organization. “The Biden administration’s perspective of addressing the root causes of migration by focusing on Central America just doesn’t hold anymore.”

Migration from South America and the Caribbean is also rising: The number of migrants from Cuba arriving in the United States has reached levels not seen in four decades.

Meyer said migration has to be addressed “as a regional phenomenon and not just a Central America one.”

A main driver of migration, according to analysts, has become the pandemic, which has exacerbated chronic inequality and increased poverty and violence.

Migration from Mexico declined between 2009 and 2019, with more Mexicans leaving the United States than arriving. The drop was attributed to a growing Mexican economy and smaller family sizes.

When the pandemic struck in 2020, Mexico’s economy was hit hard, like many around the world. But critics say the government’s poor management of the economy has made Mexico one of the few major global nations not to return pre-pandemic growth levels.

Inflation hit a 21-year high in April, while growth is estimated at 1.8% this year, below expectations. The pandemic pushed 3.8 million people into poverty, and 44% of Mexicans are now destitute, a 4-percentage-point increase since before the public health crisis.

Veracruz, a state of about 8 million people, has had 350,000 residents leave for the United States, according to Carlos Escalante Igual, who oversees migrant issues for the state. More than 60% of the municipality that includes San Marcos lived in poverty before the pandemic, according to official figures, and the economic misery has only deepened since.

The tragedy in San Antonio should be a wake-up call for the United States

to create safer pathways for migration, Escalante said.

“It has to be a watershed, there has to be a before and after of this accident — both for Mexico and for the U.S.,” Escalante said.

Major labor shortages in the United States will continue propelling migrants to make the journey, whatever the risks, said a senior Mexican official working on migration who was not authorized to speak publicly. The need for more workers underscored the need for more temporary worker visas that provide safe routes for migrants, the official added.

Without those pathways, migrants must rely on criminal organizations and smugglers to ferry them across the border, often in unsafe conditions similar to those that led to the mass deaths in San Antonio.

In the days since the migrants were found in San Antonio, Biden administration officials have centered their responses on the need to target human smugglers. President Joe Biden on Tuesday pointed to an anti-smuggling partnership his administration announced with other nations at the Summit of the Americas last month as one possible solution.

“This incident underscores the need to go after the multibillion-dollar criminal smuggling industry preying on migrants and leading to far too many innocent deaths,” Biden said.

In Texas, the truck’s driver and another man have been charged by federal prosecutors in the death of the migrants.

The likelihood of any movement in Washington on migration measures, including an increase in temporary worker visas that businesses are lobbying for, is slim since immigration is a hot-button topic Republicans can use to stoke their base before the November midterm elections, Meyer said.

Instead, illegal border crossings are creating one business boom: organized crime networks in Mexico. A growing portion of drug cartel revenues now comes from smuggling migrants.

“Organized crime is profiting so much off of these migrants coming,” Meyer said. “And it’s in part because the U.S. has enabled that to happen.”

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The Supreme Court has made it even harder to fight climate change

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD

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ast Thursday, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority, with its 6-3 ruling in the case of West Virginia v.

Environmental Protection Agency, curtailed the power of the agency to protect the environment, and specifically to require the reductions in emissions that are urgently necessary to limit global warming.

The court’s ruling constrains any effort to tighten restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. It also threatens the Biden administration’s ability to impose new limits on tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks and on methane emissions from oil and gas facilities. As the three members of the court’s liberal minority wrote in a stinging The Supreme Court ruled Thursday to limit the E.P.A.’s dissent, the majority’s decision strips the EPA of the power authority to regulate carbon dioxide from power plants. “to respond to the most pressing environmental challenge of our time.” cratic leaders should also press to pass legislation clarifying The Biden administration, already struggling to persuathe EPA’s authority to regulate emissions. de Congress to invest in renewable energy and compelled Thursday’s ruling also has consequences far beyond

by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to push for increased proenvironmental regulation. It threatens the ability of federal duction of fossil fuels, once again finds its ambitious goals agencies to issue rules of any kind, including the regulations for confronting climate change slipping beyond reach. The that ensure the safety of food, medicines and other consucourt’s adversarial posture means that the administration mer products, that protect workers from injuries and that must double down on its efforts to win congressional supprevent financial panics. port for its spending plans. President Joe Biden and DemoIn 1984, an earlier generation of conservative Supreme Court justices formalized a doctrine of deference to the judgment of regulatory agencies, modestly concluding that judges were neither experts nor elected officials, and therefore ought to leave such decisions in other hands. In Thursday’s decision, the court asserted that the policy of deference applies only to supposedly unimportant regulations.

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The decision amounts to a warning shot across the bow of the administrative state. The court’s current conservative majority, engaged in a counterrevolution against the norms of American society, is seeking to curtail the efforts of federal regulators to protect the public’s health and saPublisher fety. The court already invoked a similar logic during the Manuel Sierra Ray Ruiz pandemic to strike down workplace COVID testing requireGeneral Manager Legal Notice Director ments and a federal moratorium on evictions. And by refraining from defining a threshold for what constitutes a “major María de L. Márquez Sharon Ramírez question,” the court is leaving a sword hanging over every Business Director Legal Notices Graphics Manager new rule.

R. Mariani Aaron Christiana The West Virginia case has its origins in 2015, when Circulation Director Editor the EPA imposed new limits on carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants. The agency determined that it Lisette Martínez María Rivera was impossible for those plants to reduce emissions to what Advertising Agency Director Graphic Artist Manager it regarded as a safe level while producing the same amount

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of electricity. Burning coal is simply too dirty. Accordingly, it directed companies to cut emissions by reducing output or by shifting to other forms of power generation.

The rule never took effect. The court stayed its implementation in 2016, and the Trump administration withdrew it in 2019. But the litigants, including the states of West Virginia and North Dakota and a pair of coal companies, pressed ahead with a lawsuit to make sure the rule stayed dead.

Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, agreed with their claim that the EPA did not have the authority to require companies to shift resources to other kinds of power generation. Roberts wrote that the court’s long-standing policy in such cases of deference to the agency’s own assessment of its authority did not apply because the stakes were too high. It is a theory long championed by Justice Neil Gorsuch, who explained in a concurring opinion that “administrative agencies must be able to point to ‘clear congressional authorization’ when they claim the power to make decisions of vast ‘economic and political significance.’”

The EPA clearly has the legal authority to set an acceptable standard for emissions, in this case of carbon dioxide, and then to impose restrictions on emitters, in this case coal-fired power plants. The court did not contest these facts. Instead, it ruled that the Clean Air Act does not provide the EPA with sufficient authority to achieve those emissions standards.

Roberts described this conclusion as a defense of congressional authority — an assertion of the primacy of elected officials. But constraining the power of regulatory agencies should not be understood as a shift in the locus of decision-making; rather, it effectively prevents good decisions from being made.

Congress has decided, and with good reason, that regulatory agencies staffed by experts are the best available mechanism for a representative democracy to make decisions in areas of technical complexity. The EPA is the entity that Congress relies upon to figure out how clean the air should be, and how to get there. Asserting that it lacks the power to perform its basic responsibilities is simply sabotage.

It is a telling fact that power producers, in response to market forces, have achieved the shift to cleaner energy that the EPA sought to require in 2015, validating the agency’s assessment of what it could reasonably mandate.

Roberts’ predecessors recognized their own limitations. In the 1984 ruling that formalized the court’s policy of regulatory deference, Justice John Paul Stevens wrote that “judges are not experts in the field and are not part of either political branch of the government.” Both points are important. The court lacks technical expertise and an electoral mandate. Thursday’s decision asserting a more muscular role is thus a blow to both the public interest and democracy.

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AAA suspende por el momento los racionamientos POR CYBERNEWS

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AN JUAN – La presidenta ejecutiva de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA), Doriel Pagán Crespo, informó el domingo que se pondrán en pausa los racionamientos implantados en varios sectores del área este.

“La cantidad de lluvia registrada en las pasadas horas ha sido de beneficio, particularmente, en la cuenca de Carraízo y las plantas que se suplen de ríos en la Región Este y Metro, para contrarrestar, en parte, el período de sequía que veníamos experimentando.

Gracias a este evento de precipitación podemos poner en pausa los planes de interrupción que se venían implementando desde hace algunas semanas en algunos sistemas de la zona de este y metro de Puerto Rico”, dijo Pagán Crespo en declaraciones escritas.

Pagán Crespo añadió que, “estas lluvias han contribuido al aumento en los niveles de algunos embalses y, además, al incremento en el caudal de varios ríos que forman parte de nuestros sistemas para la distribución de agua potable. Aunque hemos sido beneficiados por la lluvia recibida, nos mantendremos vigilantes al comportamiento de las condiciones del tiempo y continuaremos maximizando nuestras operaciones para seguir ejecutando el buen uso del recurso agua”.

La Autoridad cuenta con 112 plantas de filtros (PF) alrededor de toda la Isla. Gracias a los eventos de lluvia registrados en las pasadas horas, informamos los sistemas que ponen en pausa sus planes de interrup-

ciones programadas. En la Región Este se suspenden los planes de interrupción para la plantas de filtros Juncos Urbano y la plantas de filtros El Yunque en Río Grande. De igual manera, la plantas de filtros Aibonito sale de su plan de interrupción, pero se mueve al renglón de observación. A su vez, en la Región Metro, se suspenden los planes de interrupción en plantas de filtros Canóvanas y plantas de filtros Guzmán Arriba en Río Grande.

“En el caso de los principales embalses, informamos que Carraízo logró un aumento de 1.64 metros lo que lo lleva al nivel de seguridad. En el caso de La Plata, tuvo un leve aumento de 0.03 centímetros, pero aún se mantiene en nivel de observación. En el caso de Guajataca y Toa Vaca, no recibieron lluvia suficiente por lo que continúan bajo el renglón de ajustes operacionales. Continuaremos realizando ajustes a los embalses que nos corresponden para manejar este período seco de una forma efectiva minimizando el efecto en nuestros clientes”, destacó Pagán Crespo.

En cuanto a los sistemas en observación, en la Región Este, se mantiene el sistema del pozo El Verde en Comerío y se añade plantas de filtros Aibonito que no recibieron cantidades de lluvias significativas en sus respectivas cuencas hidrográficas. Sin embargo, los siguientes sistemas de esta región salen del renglón de observación: plantas de filtros Barranquitas Urbano, plantas de filtros Humacao, plantas de filtros Jagual y plantas de filtros Espino en San Lorenzo, plantas de

filtros El Duque en Naguabo, plantas de filtros Caguas Sur, plantas de filtros Gurabo, plantas de filtros Minillas en Aguas Buenas y plantas de filtros Luquillo. De la misma forma, en la Región Metro, salen de observación la plantas de filtros Cubuy en Canóvanas y la plantas de filtros Los Filtros en Guaynabo.

En la Región Norte, las plantas que se encuentran bajo observación son: PF Cedro Arriba (sirve a Corozal, Naranjito y Barranquitas), PF Sabana Grande en Utuado y PF Morovis Urbana. En la Región Oeste se encuentra PF Montaña ubicada en Aguadilla. Finalmente, se incluye también bajo este renglón de observación, en la Región Sur, la PF Ruccio en Peñuelas y la PF Apeadero en Villalba.

2 muertos y 372 hospitalizados en informe preliminar COVID-19 POR CYBERNEWS

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AN JUAN – El informe preliminar de COVID-19 del Departamento de Salud (DS) reportó el domingo 2 muertos y 372 personas hospitalizadas.

El total de muertes atribuidas es de 4,590.

Hay 323 adultos hospitalizados y 49 menores. El monitoreo cubre el periodo del 17 de junio al primero de julio de 2022.

La tasa de positividad está a 33.02 por ciento.

Salud advierte sobre posible exposición a plomo en escritorios en tienda en Bayamón POR CYBERNEWS

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AN JUAN – El Departamento de Salud alertó el domingo sobre un producto vendido en un almacén de Bayamón que supuestamente tiene plomo en la pintura.

“Se alerta a la ciudadanía del retiro de escrito-

rios y sillas para niños vendidos en el Almacén China en Hato Tejas, Bayamón, identificados con pintura a base de plomo. Se exhorta al consumidor a que devuelva los artículos de forma inmediata. ¡Minimiza el riesgo de exposición!”, escribió el Departamento en su cuenta de Twitter.

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After ‘Rocketman,’ Taron Egerton transforms again for ‘Black Bird’

By SARAH BAHR

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aron Egerton channeled a pop god in the Elton John biopic “Rocketman,” winning raves — and a Golden Globe — for his portrayal of how a shy piano prodigy blossomed into an international superstar.

But in his latest role, as a convicted drug dealer in the new Apple TV+ drama “Black Bird,” he had no outlandish sunglasses or feather boas to cast off when shooting wrapped each day.

For “Black Bird,” which is based on a true story, he had to cast off something darker: the confessions of Larry Hall, a man convicted in connection with one girl’s death who was suspected to have kidnapped, raped and killed many more.

“As much as it was a great experience creatively, there were days where I went home feeling like, I don’t really want to listen to this stuff anymore,” Egerton, whose character’s task is to elicit those confessions, said in a recent video call from his London kitchen.

Egerton, 32, who has lent his soulful tenor voice to characters both flamboyant (John) and furry (the mountain gorilla Johnny in the animated musical “Sing”), could have taken his pick of just about any musical role after “Rocketman.” And then there are those chiseled good looks and piercing green eyes, which seem to beg for a cape and spandex.

Instead, he wanted his next major on-camera role to be one that showed the world he was more than a songand-dance man.

“I wanted to do something that felt really different from ‘Rocketman,’” he said. “People tend to think of you as the last thing you did. They don’t want to take that risk on giving an actor a role that they’ve not seen them do a version of before.”

He found it in the psychological thriller “Black Bird,” a six-episode miniseries that author and screenwriter Dennis Lehane (“Mystic River”) adapted from the prison memoir “In With

Taron Egerton in London, June 14, 2022. The 32-year-old plays an imprisoned drug dealer facing an unusual choice in the new Apple TV+ drama “Black Bird,” written by Dennis Lehane. the Devil,” written by James Keene with Hillel Levin.

The series, which debuts July 8, centers on Egerton as Jimmy Keene, who is offered a chance to commute his 10-year prison sentence with just one condition: He must convince Hall (Paul Walter Hauser) to tell him where he buried the body of at least one missing girl, and perhaps a dozen more.

“A part like Jimmy — or, indeed, a part like Elton — they are absolutely the roles I want from my career,” Egerton said. “That’s not to say everything I want to do needs to be heavy and dark — I’m definitely drawn to that stuff — but it’s really, really creatively nourishing to have writing like that because it makes you want to bring your absolute best.”

Egerton wasn’t always so enthusiastic about acting. He was born into a British working-class family, with a father who ran a bed-and-breakfast in Liverpool and a mother who worked in social services. They divorced when he was 2, and he moved with his mother to Wales.

When he was 12, he moved to a different part of Wales, Aberystwyth, which left him feeling desperately lonely. “I lost all my friends I’d had as a child when I moved,” he said. “I was quite cocky and quite confident, but that was to mask the insecurity I was feeling.” He didn’t dabble in acting until he was 15. “It was as much about trying to be social and make friends as it was an interest in acting,” he said.

The acting stuck. After he graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2012, he landed some smaller roles, performing in a stage production of “The Last of the Haussmans” at the National Theater in London and appearing in the British TV dramas “Lewis” and “The Smoke.”

Then came his big break: Director Matthew Vaughn (“Kick-Ass,” “X-Men: First Class”) cast him as the street-ratturned-spy Eggsy in the 2014 British action-comedy film “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” The role made him a co-lead, alongside Colin Firth, despite Egerton’s having never been on a film set.

“He came in and did a perfect audition,” Vaughn said by phone. “He was Eggsy. I liked that side of him in the role because Eggsy was also about being around a world you’ve never been in and growing.”

On the heels of the success of the first “Kingsman” film, which grossed more than $414 million worldwide, he landed roles in “Eddie the Eagle,” the Disney animated film “Sing” and a sequel, “Kingsman: The Golden Circle.”

Then he hit a rough patch, first in the title role in Otto Bathurst’s 2018 “Robin Hood” adaptation, and then as the antagonist of the 2018 biographical crime drama “Billionaire Boys Club.”

Both were critically lampooned boxoffice flops.

“I ignored my instincts on those two jobs because I was offered quite a lot of money to do them,” he said.

“And that’s just fatal. You can’t pick roles that way.”

“But I feel like I should be kinder to myself,” he continued. “I was a 25-year-old kid who was raised by a single mother with very little money.

I wanted to make money, not just for me, but for people who are important to me. And as much as I was not pleased with how those two movies turned out, I can see very clearly, in retrospect, why I did them.”

Things turned around with “Rocketman,” for which he learned to play the piano and sang many of his numbers live.

“He has an incredible singing voice,” said Dexter Fletcher, who directed “Rocketman.” “But he was also an actor who was willing to go to a place where he wasn’t afraid to make a fool of himself. He wasn’t wrapped up in being this supercool, emotionless, good-looking dude.”

Vaughn, who was a producer of “Rocketman,” said he believed the role had helped prove that Egerton could “literally play any role.”

“He’s in a rare, rare club,” Vaughn added. “Hugh Jackman is the only other guy who’s genuinely an action star and a musical star.”

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In New Orleans, time-tested charms and some bright new baubles to the crucial months after Katrina, when Mexican and Central American workers helped power the rebuilding effort. One of the most buzzed-about new restaurants in town, Lengua Madre, pays homage to the chef Ana Castro’s family roots in Mexico City. Her sophisticated five-course tasting menu ($70) promises to tease out the culinary and cultural connections to the two cities: One of her mottos is “New Orleans is home, Mexico is life.” The menu is constantly changing, but it’s the kind of place where you are likely to find mustard greens on your tlacoyo.

Pandemic precautions, including mask wearing and proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test, have been lifted for restaurants and bars. The city’s storied bastions of Creole cuisine — among them Dookie Chase’s Restaurant, Galatoire’s and A view from the observatory at Vue Orleans, which also has installations devoted to Arnaud’s — are running strong, and masterfully cranking out the greatest hits. Elsethe city’s history and culture, in New Orleans, June 15, 2022. where, diners will find fresh experimentatique hotels popping up in neighborhoods tion and whimsy. A new restaurant Uptown

By RICHARD FAUSSET beyond the French Quarter, and major in- called Mister Mao, from the transplanted ven for a city like New Orleans, which ternational players, including Virgin Hotels chef and “Chopped” TV show champion has been bouncing back from calami- and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, open- Sophina Uong, bills itself as a “tropical ties viral, meteorological and other- ing outposts near the heart of the old city. roadhouse” that is “unapologetically inA place that runs on tourism dollars authentic,” with Southeast Asian, Mexiwise for three centuries, the last couple of years have been rough. But today, the most and conviviality was bound to suffer some can and Indian influences: Think pakoras, freewheeling city in the nation is strutting notable losses in the pandemic, particular- Mayan sikil pak pumpkin seed dip, Khmer forward with a sense of relief and renewed ly in the dining world. Among them were grapefruit and mango salad all chattering confidence, seducing visitors with time- K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen, the French to each other at the same table. In the hip tested charms and a few bright new bau- Quarter fixture that closed in 2020 after Bywater neighborhood, the newish pop-up decades of spreading the gospel of Creole Chance In Hell SnoBalls (motto: “Icy treats bles.

Notably, a spirit of studied elegance and Cajun cooking. More dialed-in gour- for a world on fire!”) is gleefully pushing and experimentation has made a mark on mands are mourning the loss of Upperline, the boundaries of the New Orleans sumthe hospitality scene, with bespoke bou- JoAnn Clevenger’s casually elegant Up- mertime treat, with homemade flavors that town dining room, which fit the neighbor- have included sweet corn with thyme and a hood like the best kind of rumpled button- “Tom Kha” version with basil, ginger, mint, down shirt. lemon grass, lime and coconut milk.

But fear not: Nobody’s going home On a different scale, and setting the hungry. New restaurants and old are thrum- tone for the city’s boutique hotel movement, ming again as tourists flock back to town is the Hotel Peter and Paul (doubles in the and locals get back to their love affair with summer from $159), which opened in the their city.

Faubourg Marigny in 2018 and occupies On the cultural front, returning visi- a clutch of old buildings (former schooltors will be impressed by a new museum house, rectory, convent and church). Visitdedicated to Southern Jewish history, while ing can feel like living through an imaginaa couple of art and technology-driven at- tive fictional remix of their actual histories. tractions offer immersive and virtual takes The same can be said for two more recent on what it means to be in New Orleans. studies in hotel hyperreality: The Chloe, a Eat and sleep 14-room converted mansion (doubles from Though the French tend to get top $550) on St. Charles Avenue (the vibe of billing, the Spanish-speaking world has which rhymes closely with the Columns, also had an outsize impact on New Or- the beloved longtime manse-hotel-hangout leans culture, from the Spanish colonial era just down the street); and the Hotel Saint

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Vincent (doubles recently started at $305), set in a 19th-century Garden District orphanage that was until recently a budget hostel. All three offer fine places to grab a drink and bask in micro-fantasias of interior design, each evoking a distinct iteration of subtropical Wes Anderson chic.

Culture and revelry The rule for a good time in New Orleans remains the same: Trust your instincts for improvisation, avoid fruity alcoholic drinks served in garish novelty cups and follow your ears, particularly for the sounds of street parades, which are rolling again through the neighborhoods. The radio station WWOZ FM 90.7 remains the best resource for tracking such happenings, and for the action in the music clubs.

New to the scene and old all at once is the refurbished Toulouse Theatre, in the heart of the French Quarter, which had until recently hosted a venue called One Eyed Jacks. Long before that, the New Orleans piano legend, James Booker, had a standing gig there. The new management books an eclectic mix of 21st-century R&B, indie rock and other delights.

Two new attractions seek to explain and expand on the New Orleans experience. Jamnola (for “Joy Art Music New Orleans”) is a 12-room immersive art space, with each room riffing on an aspect of the city’s cultural riches. Vue Orleans, atop the Four Seasons, offers panoramic views of the city and tech-forward presentations of the city’s history and culture.

Elsewhere, the city continues to heal from a period of hardship that included not only the pandemic, but Hurricane Ida, the Category 4 storm that slammed into Louisiana in August. New Orleans was spared the kind of widespread catastrophe it suffered in 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. But there were some significant injuries on the cultural scene. Among them was the Backstreet Cultural Museum, a handmade love letter to Black New Orleans carnival and masking culture.

The museum has been closed for months after the building that housed it, an old funeral home in the Treme neighborhood, was damaged in the storm. But in a recent interview, Dominique Dilling, the museum’s executive director, said that a rebirth is in the works, with a new location selected in the heart of Treme and a grand reopening celebration set for July 9.

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FDA advisers recommend updated boosters targeting forms of omicron

By SHARON LaFRANIERE and NOAH WEILAND

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n expert committee recommended last week that the Food and Drug Administration plan for updated coronavirus booster shots targeting some form of the omicron variant that has dominated for months.

The panel’s vote paves the way for the FDA to push manufacturers to make reformulated boosters in time for the Biden administration to offer them later this year, before an expected winter surge of the virus.

The decision came after a day of hand-wringing about where the virus is headed next and how best to confront it.

A top FDA official called it “science at its hardest.” One committee member described the data as “uncomfortably scant.”

And a top official from one of the vaccine manufacturers, Moderna, told the panel that his company would not be able to make the type of doses that the regulators appear to favor until late October or early November, assuming “no data to assess the vaccine at all.”

“None of us has a crystal ball,” said Dr. Peter Marks, a top FDA regulator who oversees the agency’s vaccines office. “If you do, come over to my house right now.

I really would like it.”

Despite all the uncertainties, the panel came down 19-2 in favor of redesigning booster shots to also target omicron or its subvariants, rather than simply the original version of the virus.

“We’re all troubled by the steady erosion of immune protection,” said Dr. Mark Sawyer, an infectious disease specialist with the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. “We’re going to be behind the eight ball if we wait longer.”

The committee debated but did not specify which formulation might work best. The FDA was clearly leaning toward a combination of the existing vaccine and one tailored to two subvariants of omicron, BA.4 and BA.5. According to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those subvariants together now make up more than half of

tory of the virus. Under the most optimistic scenario, his team anticipated 95,000 deaths in the 12-month period ending March 2023. Under the most pessimistic scenario, the nation would see over 200,000 deaths.

Although the overall death rate is low compared with earlier in the pandemic, CDC officials said Americans ages 70 and older have driven increases in hospitalizations. Heather Scobie, an agency public health researcher, said that despite “rather poor” uptake, second boosters were reducing the risk of death in older adults and that health officials should “be pushing the second boosters in older ages to protect against serious illness.”

While the committee broadly agreed that a fall booster should be reconfigured to take aim at the omicron family, exactly A health care worker prepared a Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus booster shot in Los how was much less clear. Dr. Adam C. Angeles earlier this year.

Berger, a National Institutes of Health official, voted in favor of an updated booster manufacturers need to know what to put but said, “I’m not sure that we have evinew cases in the country.

That would be a rejection of the into their vaccine,” Marks said. “Over the dence to support a change necessarily tobooster candidates that Pfizer and Mod- coming months, I think we’ll get a sense day.” erna, the two main vaccine developers, and there’ll be plenty of time for debate Dr. Kanta Subbarao, an adviser to have been manufacturing in the expecta- over who is most appropriate for boost- the World Health Organization who pretion that the government would buy doses. ers.” sented to the committee, said that she and He predicted that older Americans, her colleagues believed a combination The companies had opted for a combination of the existing vaccine and one that at least, might need the next round of pro- of the original vaccine and one targeting targets omicron itself, not its subvariants. tection — a strategy that even some of the omicron alone could provide a broader But omicron was squeezed out by more skeptical committee members favor. range of protection and avert the scramble Committee members argued for to keep up with the most current variants. its own subvariants almost three months ago, and regulators said in briefing mate- continuing to use the existing vaccines The companies presented data showing rials that a booster targeting it would be for people who have not yet gotten ini- that such a formulation increased the tial shots. “I don’t think we should lose level of neutralizing antibodies more than “already somewhat outdated.”

The committee’s recommendation the prototype,” Dr. Amanda Cohn, a top the existing booster, but less than twofold is not binding, but a no vote would have CDC official, said. “I think it’s a known and with only a short follow-up period. thrown a major wrench in the Biden ad- entity and it’s doing really well in its curOther experts on the panel said ministration’s efforts to update the existing rent job.” they instead favor targeting the BA.4 and There was little talk about any vari- BA.5 subvariants that have become the boosters by the fall. Marks suggested that the agency would follow with its own rec- ant except omicron, which has proved to dominant forms of the virus in the United ommendation “very rapidly.” With boost- be a global game-changer.

States. Pfizer presented the only data on Dr. Jerry Weir, a senior FDA regula- such a formulation. er contracts worth billions hanging in the balance, the manufacturers are expected tor, said omicron and its offshoots have Kathrin Jansen, head of vaccine redominated for about six months, and that search for Pfizer said that regardless of to follow the regulators’ wishes.

The meeting highlighted the scientif- whatever incarnation of the virus comes which formulation the FDA chooses, “We ic angst over how to combat a virus that is next is more likely to be tied to the omi- are prepared” to deliver doses by early evolving faster than clinical trials involv- cron family than to earlier versions.

October, she said. But Dr. Stephen Hoge, Justin Lessler, a public health re- president of Moderna, said his company ing humans can deliver results. The panel skipped over the divisive question of who searcher with the University of North Car- would be able to deliver only by late fall olina at Chapel Hill, presented a series of — and only “assuming no clinical data reshould be eligible for a fall booster.

“Right now the critical thing is the worrisome projections on the U.S. trajec- quirements.”

20 LEGAL NOTICE M&T 042371 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO.

DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. Plaintiff, v.

Roberto Rivera Padilla

Defendants CIVIL NO: 3:20-cv-01637 PAD. RE: Mortgage Foreclosure. NOTICE OF SALE.

TO: Roberto Rivera Padilla, General Public and all parties that may have an interest in the property

WHEREAS, Judgment in favor of Plaintiff was entered for the principal sum of $339,817.05 plus interest at a rate of 5.875% per annum since April 1, 2015 until the debt is paid in full. Such interests continue to accrue until the debt is paid in full. The defendant was also ordered to pay Plaintiff late charges in the amount of 5.000% of each and any monthly installment not received by the note holder within 15 days after the installment was due until the debt is paid in full. Such late charges continue to accrue until the debt is paid in full. The defendant was also ordered to pay Plaintiff all advances made under the mortgage note including but not limited to insurance premiums, taxes and inspections as well as 10% of the original principal amount ($37,600.00) to cover costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees guaranteed under the mortgage obligation. The records of the case and these proceedings may be examined by interested parties at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico or by accessing the electronic court records. WHEREAS, pursuant to said judgment, the undersigned SPECIAL MASTER, Joel Ronda Feliciano, was ordered to sell at public auction for US currency in cash or certified check, without appraisal or right to redemption to the highest bidder and at the office of the appointed special master at 441 Calle E, Frailes Industrial Park, Guaynabo, 00969, Puerto Rico (18.3698579, -66.1124836) the following property: URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Apartamento Número 602 localizado en la sexta planta del inmueble sometido al Régimen de Propiedad Horizontal denominado Condominio Mont Blanc radicado en la calle Orquídea de la Urbanización Borinquen Gardens, San Juan,

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Puerto Rico. Es de forma sustancialmente cuadrado y está construido de hormigón reforzado y bloques de hormigón a ser utilizado para fines residenciales. Tiene su entrada principal por lado NOROESTE, que la comunica con el pasillo que conduce a ascensor y a las escaleras por donde tiene acceso a su vez a la vía pública y estacionamientos. Colinda por el NOROESTE, con el pasillo común que conduce al recibidor, ascensor y escaleras que conducen al exterior, con las escaleras del lado Este, con el apartamento 601 y con áreas comunes del exterior del condominio; por el SUROESTE, con el apartamento 604 y con las escaleras del lado Este; por el SURESTE, con áreas comunes del exterior del condominio; y por el NORESTE con áreas comunes del exterior del condominio. Presenta un área de construcción de 2,100 pies cuadrados equivalentes a 195.20 metros cuadrados. Su distribución interna es la siguiente: vestíbulo, área de sala-comedor, 2 dormitorios con sus respectivos closets o armarios empotrados, uno de ellos ‘walk-in’, salón de estar o ‘family room’, 2 1/2 cuartos de baño, cocina con área de comedor y puerta de servicio al pasillo común, balcón y área de lavandería.

Corresponde, además, a este apartamento una participación equivalente al 0.012481% en los elementos comunes generales del inmueble, a todos los fines legales pertinentes. Corresponde a este apartamento el uso exclusivo de los estacionamientos 58-A, 58-B, 57-A y 57- B. Corresponde a este apartamento el uso exclusivo de la covacha número 57-C y 58-C. The property is identified with the number 22,042 and is recorded at page number 177 of volume number 799 of Río Piedras Sur, in the Registry of Property of San Juan, Fourth Section. WHEREAS, The mortgage foreclosed as part of the instant proceeding is recorded at page number 177 of volume number 799 of Río Piedras Sur, Second inscription in the Registry of Property of San Juan, Fourth section. WHEREAS the property is subject to the following junior liens: • Mortgage: Pledged by Roberto Rivera Padilla single, guaranteeing a promissory note in favor of Doral Bank., or to its order, for the original loan amount of $94,000.00, bearing annual interest at a rate of 5 7/8% payable February 1st, 2034, as per deed number 5, executed in San Juan, January 29th, 2004, before notary Domingo Arturo

Quiles Rosado. Recorded at page 177 of Rio Piedras Sur Volume 799. Third inscription.

• Lis Pendens: Civil case pursued by Doral Bank as servicer for Doral Financial Corporation vs. Roberto Rivera Padilla, before Puerto Rico Superior Court at San Juan, Docket Number KCD007-0995, regarding Collection of Monies and Foreclosure, requesting mortgage payment with an outstanding balance of $360,491.81 and other sums, as per complaint dated August 23, 2007. Recorded at Volume Karibe Rio Piedras South. Notation A. • Lis pendens: Civil case pursued by Banco Popular de Puerto Rico vs. Roberto Rivera Padilla, before Puerto Rico Superior Court at San Juan, Docket Number SJ2019-CV-02241, regarding Collection of Monies and Foreclosure, requesting payment of mortgage with an outstanding balance of $66,806.70 and other sums, as per complaint dated March 6, 2019. Recorded at Volume Karibe Rio Piedras South. Notation B. Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It is understood that the potential bidders acquire the property subject to any and all the senior liens that encumber the property. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title that prior and preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax liens (express, tacit, implied or legal) shall continue in effect it being understood further that the successful bidder accepts then and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and the bid price shall not be applied toward the cancellation of the senior liens. WHEREFORE, the first public sale will be held on AUGUST 5, 2022 AT 9:35 AM and the minimum bidding amount that will be accepted is the sum of $376,000.00. In the event said first auction does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a SECOND public auction shall be held on AUGUST 12, 2022 AT 9:35 AM and the minimum bidding amount that will be accepted is the sum of $250,666.67. If said second auction does not result in the adjudication and sale of the property, a THIRD public auction shall be held on AUGUST 19, 2022 AT 9:35 AM and the minimum bidding amount that will be accepted is the sum of $188,000.00. Upon confirmation of the sale, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens. For further particulars, reference is made to the

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judgment entered by the Court in this case, which can be examined in the aforementioned office of the Clerk of the Unites States District Court. San Juan, Puerto Rico, this day of June 15, 2022. Sing. Joel RondaFeliciano, Special Master.

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

BANESCO USA, Plaintiff, v.

CENTRO CITOPATOLÓGICO DEL CARIBE, INC.; LABORATORIO CLÍNICO EL CENTRO, INC.; OFICINAS DEL CENTRO, INC.; PUERTO RICO INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY, INC.; ELIUD LÓPEZ VÉLEZ; CRISTINA GÓMEZ D’ANGELO; ARMANDO TROCHE OLIVIERI; HIS WIFE KATHERINE DÁVILA MORALES; AND THEIR CONJUGAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIP,

Defendants Case No. 19-1697 (PAD). NOTICE OF SALE. TO: DEFENDANTS AND GENERAL PUBLIC On February 1, 2022, the Court entered Judgment in favor of plaintiff, Banesco USA (“Banesco”) and against defendants, Centro Citopatológico del Caribe, Inc.; Oficinas del Centro, Inc.; Puerto Rico Institute of Pathology, Inc.; Eliud López Vélez; and Cristina Gómez D’Angelo; (“Defendants”).

As of February 27, 2020, Defendants owe Banesco the total amount of $1,380,025.92 consisting of $974,721.66 of principal, plus interest at a rate of $216.54 per diem. The interest continues to accrue until the debt is paid in full. Defendants also owe Banesco accrued late charges and any other advance, charge, fee or disbursements made by Banesco on behalf of Defendants, in accordance with the mortgage deeds, plus costs, charges and disbursements, expenses, plus the amount of $220,550.00 in attorneys’ fees. The amounts owed by codefendant Centro Citopatológico del Caribe, Inc. will be satisfied only with the proceedings obtained from the judicial sale of the properties.

Pursuant to the Judgment, the Order of Execution of Judgment, and the Writ of Execution of Judgment, the undersigned appointed Special Master was ordered to sell, at public auction for U.S. currency in cash or certified check, without appraise-

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Monday, July 4, 2022 ment or right to redemption, to the highest bidder, at the office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Room 150 - Federal Building, Carlos Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, or at any other place designated by said Clerk, to cover the sums adjudged to be paid to the Plaintiff, the following properties: Property A: URBAN: HORIZONTAL PROPERTY: Commercial space No. 22.

Commercial area on the ground floor of Centro II Building, Hato Rey, San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a total floor area of 928.00 square feet equivalent to 98.70 square meters. Bounded on the North, by the interior wall that separates it from commercial unit 27 and with a distance of 21’6”; on the South, by the exterior wall that separates it from the exterior yard facing Loaiza Cordero Street on a distance of 21’6”; on the East, by the interior wall that separates it from commercial unit No. 21 on a distance of 39’ from commercial unit 28 on a distance of 21’8”; on the West, by the interior wall that separates it from commercial unit 23 and on a distance of 51’8”. This unit has its main access door on its southern boundary. Percentage: 1.197% in the general common elements.

The property described above is recorded at page 10 of volume 1523 of Río Piedras North, property number 36,709, Registry of Property, Second Section of San Juan. Property A is subject to the following liens: By its origin: Easement in favor of Autoridad de Fuentes Fluviales; Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico; estate of Alfonso Luis Duval. By itself: MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $635,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to R&G Premiere Bank of Puerto Rico, or to its order, subsequently endorsed to Banesco USA over this lot and three more lots, responding this lot for the amount of $158,750.00 with an annual interest of 12% and due on presentation, as per Deed #35, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 3, 2005, before Notary Public Mariela García Colberg, recorded at page 10 of volume 1523 of Rio Piedras Norte, 6th inscription. MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $1,093,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to R&G Premiere Bank of Puerto Rico, or to its order, subsequently endorsed to Banesco USA over this lot and three more lots, responding this lot for the amount of $218,600.00 with an annual interest of 12% and due on presentation, as per

Deed #64, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on August 26, 2005, before Notary Public Mariela García Colberg, recorded at page 10 of volume 1523 of Rio Piedras Norte, 7th inscription. In the same document is registered equal rank of mortgages for $635,000.00 and $1,093.000.00. Property B: URBAN: HORIZONTAL PROPERTY: Commercial space No. 21.

Commercial area located on the ground area of Centro II Building Muñoz Rivera Avenue, Hato Rey, San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a total floor area of 1072.00 square feet, equivalent to 99.63 square meters, bounded on the NORTH, by the interior wall that separates it from commercial unit #28 on a distance of 28’11”, on the SOUTH, by the exterior wall that separates it from the exterior facing Roiza Cordew street on a distance of 28’11”, on the EAST, by the interior wall that separates it from the entrance lobby No. 2 on a distance of 33’6” and from the exterior yard a distance of 5’6”, on the WEST, by the interior wall that separates it from commercial unit number 22 on a distance of 39’0”. This unit has its access on its Southern boundary. Percentage: 1.99% in the general common elements. The property described above is recorded at page 7 of volume 1523 of Río Piedras North, property number 25,287, Registry of Property, Second Section of San Juan. Property B is subject to the following liens: By its origin: Easement in favor of Autoridad de Fuentes Fluviales; Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico; estate of Alfonso Luis Duval. Free of liens due to its origin. By itself: MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $635,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to R&G Premiere Bank of Puerto Rico, or to its order, subsequently endorsed to Banesco USA over this lot and three more lots, responding this lot for the amount of $158,750.00 with an annual interest of 12% and due on presentation, as per Deed #35, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 3, 2005, before Notary Public Mariela García Colberg, recorded at page 7 of volume 1523 of Rio Piedras Norte, 10th inscription. MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $1,093,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to R&G Premiere Bank of Puerto Rico, or to its order, subsequently endorsed to Banesco USA over this lot and three other lots, responding this lot for the amount of $262,320.00 with an annual interest of 12% and due on presentation, as per

Deed #64, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on August 26, 2005, before Notary Public Mariela García Colberg, recorded at page 7 of volume 1523 of Rio Piedras Norte, 11th inscription. In the same document is registered equal rank of mortgages for $635,000.00 and $1,093.000.00.

Property C: URBAN: HORIZONTAL PROPERTY: Commercial space No. 27. Commercial area on the ground floor of El Centro II Building, Hato Rey, San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a total floor area of 924.00 square feet equivalent to 85.88 square meters. Bounded on the North, by the exterior wall that separates it from the interior patio on a distance of 21’6”; on the South, by the interior wall that separates it from commercial unit 22 on a distance of 21’6”; on the East, by the interior wall that separates it from commercial unit No. 28 on a distance of 43’0”; on the West, by the interior wall that separates it from commercial unit No. 23 on a distance of 18’6” from commercial unit 26 on a distance of 24’6”. This unit has its main access door on its northern boundary. Percentage: 1.033% in the general common elements. The property described above is recorded at page 4 of volume 1523 of Río Piedras North, property number 25,283, Registry of Property, Second Section of San Juan. Property C is subject to the following liens: By its origin: Easement in favor of Autoridad de Fuentes Fluviales; Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico; estate of Alfonso Luis Duval. By itself: MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $635,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to R&G Premiere Bank of Puerto Rico, or to its order, subsequently endorsed to Banesco USA over this lot and three more lots, responding this lot for the amount of $158,750.00 with an annual interest of 12% and due on presentation, as per Deed #35, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 3, 2005, before Notary Public Mariela García Colberg, recorded at page 4 of volume 1523 of Rio Piedras Norte, 8th inscription.

MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $1,093,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to R&G Premiere Bank of Puerto Rico, or to its order, subsequently endorsed to Banesco USA over this lot and three more lots, responding this lot for the amount of $218,600.00 with an annual interest of 12% and due on presentation, as per Deed #64, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on August 26, 2005, befo-

re Notary Public Mariela García Colberg, recorded at page 4 of volume 1523 of Rio Piedras Norte, 9th inscription. In the same document is registered equal rank of mortgages for $635,000.00 and $1,093.000.00. Property D: URBAN: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Commercial space No. 28.

Commercial area on the ground floor of El Centro II Building, Hato Rey, San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a total floor area of 1609.00 square feet equivalent to 149.54 square meters. Bounded on the North, by the exterior wall that separates it from interior yard on a distance of 28’11”; on the South, by the interior wall that separates it from commercial unit 21 on a distance of 28’11”; on the East, by the interior wall that separates it from the entrance lobby No. 2 on a distance of 55’8”; on the West, by the interior wall that separates it from commercial unit No. 22 on a distance of 12’8”. This unit has its main access door on its northern boundary. Percentage: 1.699% in the general common elements.

The property described above is recorded at page 1 of volume 1523 of Río Piedras North, property number 25,251, Registry of Property, Second Section of San Juan. Property D is subject to the following liens: By its origin: Easement in favor of Autoridad de Fuentes Fluviales; Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico; estate of Alfonso Luis Duval. By itself: MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $635,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to R&G Premiere Bank of Puerto Rico, or to its order, subsequently endorsed to Banesco USA over this lot and three more lots, responding this lot for the amount of $158,750.00 with an annual interest of 12% and due on presentation, as per Deed #35, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 3, 2005, before Notary Public Mariela García Colberg, recorded at page 1 of volume 1523 of Rio Piedras Norte, 7th inscription. MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $1,093,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to R&G Premiere Bank of Puerto Rico, or to its order, subsequently endorsed to Banesco USA over this lot and three other lots, responding this lot for the amount of $393,480.00 with an annual interest of 12% and due on presentation, as per Deed #64, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on August 26, 2005, before Notary Public Mariela García Colberg, recorded at page 1 of volume 1523 of Rio Piedras Norte, 8th ins-

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Property E: URBAN: Horizontal Property: Parking space number twenty eight (28) Parking space located in the basement of EL CENTRO II building Muñoz Rivera Avenue, Hato Rey, San Juan, Puerto Rico, with an areas of one hundred fifty seven square feet, equivalent to fourteen point fifty one square meters, bounded: on the NORTH, by the imaginary line that separated it from parking space twenty seven (27), on a distance of nineteen feet, on the SOUTH, by the imaginary line that separates it from parking space twenty nine (29), on a distance of nineteen feet, on the EAST, by the imaginary line that separates it from the circulation area, on a distance of nineteen feet, on the WEST, by the west retaining wall on a distance of eight feet three inches. This unit has access on its Eastern boundary.

Percentage: 0.031% in the general common elements. The property described above is recorded at page 239 overleaf of volume 1014 of Río Piedras North, property number 29,456, Registry of Property, Second Section of San Juan. Property E is subject to the following liens: By its origin: Easement in favor of Autoridad de Fuentes Fluviales; Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico; estate of Alfonso Luis Duval. By itself: MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $30,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to Banesco USA, or to its order, over this lot and two other lots, responding this lot for the amount of $10,000.00 with an annual interest of 12% and due on presentation, as per Deed #19, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on October 31, 2014, before Notary Public Rafael L. Rovira Arbona, recorded at page 62 of volume 1623 of Rio Piedras Norte, 9th inscription. FEDERAL LIEN against Centro Citopatologico del Caribe, Inc. for the amount of $38,475.60, case #391833219, of November 8, 2019, presented at entry 2019-011592-FED on December 12, 2019 at Federal Liens System of Karibe System. Property F: URBAN: Horizontal Property: Parking space number one hundred ninety six, Parking space located in the basement of El Centro Building Muñoz Rivera Avenue, Hato Rey, San Juan, Puerto Rico, with an area of one hundred seventy one square feet, equivalent to fifteen point eighty nine square meters, bounded on the NORTH, by the imaginary line that separates it from parking space one hundred ninety five on a distance of nineteen feet, on the SOUTH, by the imaginary line that separates it from parking space eighty, on a dis-

tance of nineteen feet, on the EAST, by imaginary line that separates it from the common area on a distance of nine feet, on the WEST, by the imaginary line that separates it from the circulation area, on a distance of nine feet. This unit has access on its Western boundary.

Percentage: 0.031% in the general common elements. The property described above is recorded at page 27 of volume 890 of Río Piedras North, property number 25,713-B, Registry of Property, Second Section of San Juan. Property F is subject to the following liens: By its origin: Easement in favor of Autoridad de Fuentes Fluviales; Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico; estate of Alfonso Luis Duval. By itself: MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $30,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to Banesco USA, or to its order, over this lot and two other lots, responding this lot for the amount of $10,000.00 with an annual interest of 12% and due on presentation, as per Deed #19, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on October 31, 2014, before Notary Public Rafael L. Rovira Arbona, recorded at page 149 of volume 1623 of Rio Piedras Norte, 3rd inscription. FEDERAL LIEN against Centro Citopatologico del Caribe, Inc. for the amount of $38,475.60, case #391833219, of November 8, 2019, presented at entry 2019011592-FED on December 12, 2019 at Federal Liens System of Karibe System. PROPERTY G: URBAN: Horizontal Property: Parking space number one hundred ninety five, Parking space located in the basement of El Centro II Building Muñoz Rivera Avenue, Hato Rey, San Juan, Puerto Rico, with an area of one hundred seventy one square feet, equivalent to fifteen point eight nine square meters, bounded on the NORTH, by the imaginary line that separates it from parking space one hundred ninety six on a distance of nineteen fee, on the SOUTH, by the imaginary line that separates it from parking space seventy seven and seventy eight, on a distance of nineteen feet, on the EAST, by imaginary line that separates it from the common area on a distance of nine feet, on the WEST, by the imaginary line that separates it from the circulation area, on a distance of nine feet. This unit has its access on its Western boundary.

Percentage: 0.031% in the general common elements. The property described above is recorded at page 24 of volume 890 of Río Piedras North, property number 25,713, Registry of Property, Second Section of San Juan. Property G is subject to the following liens: By its origin: Easement in favor of Autoridad de Fuentes Fluviales;

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By itself: MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $30,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to Banesco USA, or to its order, over this lot and two other lots, responding this lot for the amount of $10,000.00 with an annual interest of 12% and due on presentation, as per Deed #19, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on October 31, 2014, before Notary Public Rafael L. Rovira Arbona, recorded at page 149 of volume 1623 of Rio Piedras Norte, 3rd inscription. FEDERAL LIEN against Centro Citopatologico del Caribe, Inc. for the amount of $38,475.60, case #391833219, of November 8, 2019, presented at entry 2019011592-FED on December 12, 2019 at Federal Liens System of Karibe System. PROPERTY I: URBAN: Plot marked with the number forty (40) and the block “A” of the plot plan prepared by the Puerto Rico Home Authority, for a new extension to the Eleanor Roosevelt development, of the Hato Rey ward, of the municipality of Rio Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a surface area of four hundred and twenty-one square meters and eighty-one hundred square meters (421.81 SM). With boundaries by the NORTH, with the street “C” of said extension of the development in eighteen meters (18.00 m); by the SOUTH, with the plots number 45 and 46 and 47 of the block “A” of the development in eighteen meters with nine hundredths of another 18.09 square meters by the EAST with plot number 41 of the block “A” of said development in twenty-four meters with thirty-five hundredths meters (24.35 M). And for the WEST, with plot number thirty-nine (39) of the block “A” in twenty-two meters and fortynine hundredths of a meter (22.49 m) of the same development. On this site was built a house of a reinforced concrete floor, consisting of living room, three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen and garage.

The property described above is recorded at page 162 of volume 756 of Río Piedras North, property number 21,962, Registry of Property, Second Section of San Juan. Property I is subject to the following liens: By its origin: Easement in favor of Autoridad de Fuentes Fluviales; Restrictive Conditions.

By itself: MORTGAGE in the principal amount of $275,000.00, in guarantee of a mortgage note payable to Banesco USA, or to its order, with interest of 12% and due on presentation, as per Deed #18, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on October 31, 2014, before Notary Public Rafael L. Rovira Arbona, recorded at Karibe, 10th inscription.

Potential bidders are advised to

verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior and preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax, liens, (express, tacit, implied or legal), shall continue in effect. It being understood further that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The liens executed are over the properties, and for the purpose of the first judicial sales the minimum bid amount is as follows: a. Property A - Mortgages I and II - The amount of $377,350.00, as set forth in the mortgage deeds, shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the first public sale. Should the first public sale fail to produce an award or adjudication, two-thirds of the aforementioned amount or $251,566.67 shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the second public sale. Should there be no award or adjudication at the second public sale, the minimum bidding amount for the third public sale shall be $188,675.00. b. Property B - Mortgages I and II - The amount of $421,070.00, as set forth in the mortgage deeds, shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the first public sale. Should the first public sale fail to produce an award or adjudication, twothirds of the aforementioned amount or $280,713.33 shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the second public sale. Should there be no award or adjudication at the second public sale, the minimum bidding amount for the third public sale shall be $210,535.00. c. Property C - Mortgage I and II - The amount of $377,350.00, as set forth in the mortgage deeds, shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the first public sale. Should the first public sale fail to produce an award or adjudication, twothirds of the aforementioned amount or $251,566.67 shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the second public sale. Should there be no award or adjudication at the second public sale, the minimum bidding amount for the third public sale shall be $188,675.00. d. Property D - Mortgage I and II - The amount of $552,230.00, as set forth in the mortgage deeds, shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the first public sale. Should the first public sale fail to produce an award or adjudication, twothirds of the aforementioned amount or $368,153.33 shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the second public sale. Should there be no award or adjudication at the second public sale, the minimum

bidding amount for the third public sale shall be $276,115.00. e. Property E - Mortgage III The amount of $10,000.00, as set forth in the mortgage deed, shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the first public sale. Should the first public sale fail to produce an award or adjudication, two-thirds of the aforementioned amount or $6,666.67 shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the second public sale. Should there be no award or adjudication at the second public sale, the minimum bidding amount for the third public sale shall be $5,000.00. f. Property F - Mortgage III - The amount of $10,000.00, as set forth in the mortgage deed, shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the first public sale. Should the first public sale fail to produce an award or adjudication, two-thirds of the aforementioned amount or $6,666.67 shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the second public sale. Should there be no award or adjudication at the second public sale, the minimum bidding amount for the third public sale shall be $5,000.00. g.

Property G - Mortgage III - The amount of $10,000.00, as set forth in the mortgage deed, shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the first public sale. Should the first public sale fail to produce an award or adjudication, two-thirds of the aforementioned amount or $6,666.67 shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the second public sale. Should there be no award or adjudication at the second public sale, the minimum bidding amount for the third public sale shall be $5,000.00. h. Property I - Mortgage V - The amount of $275,000.00, as set forth in the mortgage deed, shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the first public sale. Should the first public sale fail to produce an award or adjudication, two-thirds of the aforementioned amount or $183,333.33 shall serve as the minimum bidding amount for the second public sale. Should there be no award or adjudication at the second public sale, the minimum bidding amount for the third public sale shall be $137,500.00.

Said sales to be conducted by the appointed Special Master are subject to confirmation by the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the deed of conveyance and possession to the properties may be executed and delivered after the judicial sales.

Upon confirmation of the sales, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens. THEREFORE, public notice is hereby given that the appointed Special Master –pursuant to the provisions of the Judgment, the Order of Execution of Judgment, and the Writ of Execution of

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Judgment, on the 9th day of September, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for Property A; at 9:15 a.m. for Property B; at 9:30 a.m. for Property C; at 9:45 a.m. for Property D; at 10:00 a.m. for Property E; at 10:15 a.m. for Property F; at 10:30 a.m. for Property G; at 10:45 a.m. for Property I, in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the properties described herein, the proceeds of said sales to be applied in the manner and form provided by the Court’s Judgment. Should the first judicial sales seth hereinabove be unsuccessful, the second judicial sales of the properties described in this Notice will be held on the 16th day of September, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for Property A; at 9:15 a.m. for Property B; at 9:30 a.m. for Property C; at 9:45 a.m. for Property D; at 10:00 a.m. for Property E; at 10:15 a.m. for Property F; at 10:30 a.m. for Property G; at 10:45 a.m. for Property I, in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. Should the second judicial sales set hereinabove be unsuccessful, the third judicial sales of the properties described in this Notice will be held on the 23th day of September, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for Property A; at 9:15 a.m. for Property B; at 9:30 a.m. for Property C; at 9:45 a.m. for Property D; at 10:00 a.m. for Property E; at 10:15 a.m. for Property F; at 10:30 a.m. for Property G; at 10:45 a.m. for Property I, in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. The records of the captioned case and of these proceedings may be examined by the parties at the Clerk’s Office of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Room 150 Federal Building, 150 Carlos Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 3rd day of June, 2022.

OLIVIERI; HIS WIFE KATHERINE DÁVILA MORALES; AND THEIR CONJUGAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIP

Defendants Case No. 19-1697 (PAD). NOTICE OF SALE.

TO: DEFENDANTS AND GENERAL PUBLIC

On February 1, 2022, the Court entered Judgment in favor of plaintiff, Banesco USA (“Banesco”) and against defendants, Centro Citopatológico del Caribe, Inc.; Oficinas del Centro, Inc.; Puerto Rico Institute of Pathology, Inc.; Eliud López Vélez; and Cristina Gómez D’Angelo; (“Defendants”). As of February 27, 2020, Defendants owe Banesco the total amount of $1,380,025.92 consisting of $974,721.66 of principal, plus interest at a rate of $216.54 per diem. The interest continues to accrue until the debt is paid in full. Defendants also owe Banesco accrued late charges and any other advance, charge, fee or disbursements made by Banesco on behalf of Defendants, in accordance with the mortgage deeds, plus costs, charges and disbursements, expenses, plus the amount of $220,550.00 in attorneys’ fees. The amounts owed by codefendant Centro Citopatológico will be satisfied only with the proceedings obtained from the judicial sale of the property. The amounts owed by codefendant Centro Citopatológico del Caribe, Inc. will be satisfied only with the proceedings obtained from the judicial sale of the properties.

Pursuant to said judgment and/or the Order of Execution of Judgment, the undersigned appointed Special Master was ordered to sell, at public auction for U.S. currency in cash or certified check, without appraisement or right to redemption, to the highest bidder, at the office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Room 150 - Federal Building, Carlos Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, or at any other place designated by said Clerk, to cover the LEGAL NOTICE sums adjudged to be paid to IN THE UNITED STATES DIS- the plaintiff, the following proTRICT COURT FOR THE DIS- perty: PROPERTY H: URBAN: TRICT OF PUERTO RICO. HORIZONTAL PROPERTY: BANESCO USA, Apartment No.602 of PELIPlaintiff, v.

CAN REEF CONDOMINIUM, Apartment Building, located in CENTRO Corsica ward, of the municipaCITOPATOLÓGICO lity of Rincón, Puerto Rico. This DEL CARIBE, INC.; apartment is built in reinforced LABORATORIO concrete. Single level, with its CLÍNICO EL CENTRO, entrance door from the exterior corridor by the east boundary, INC.; OFICINAS DEL CENTRO, INC.; PUERTO and that goes to the corridor that leads to the lobby of elevaRICO INSTITUTE OF tors and stairs by which you rePATHOLOGY, INC.; ELIUD ach the first level of the building LÓPEZ VÉLEZ; CRISTINA and from there to the parking GÓMEZ D’ANGELO; building. This apartment has a total area of approximately ARMANDO TROCHE

715.32 square feet, equivalent to 66.4554 square meters. In boundaries by the NORTH, in 33’9” equivalent to 10.29 meters, with dividing wall that separates it from apartment 603; by the SOUTH, in 33’9” equivalent to 10.29 meters, with a dividing wall that separates it from apartment 601 and the exterior corridor that is a common area; by the EAST, in 30’0” equivalent to 9.14 meters, with dividing wall that separates it from the exterior corridor that is common area; and by the WEST, in 30’0” equivalent to 9.14 meters, with dividing wall that separates it from apartment 603 and with railing that separates it from the common exterior area. This apartment consists: entrance hall, kitchen with closet for laundry equipment, living room, balcony, linen closet, bathroom and master bedroom with closet. This apartment corresponds to parking No.81 on the first level of the parking lot in front of the apartment building.

Percentage: 1.5440% in the common elements of the Condominium. The property described above is recorded at page 119 of volume 161 of Rincón, property number 8,155, Registry of Property, Section of Aguadilla. The property is subject to the following liens: By its origin: Easement in favor of Autoridad de Fuentes Fluviales. By itself: MORTGAGE in guarantee of note in favor of Popular Mortgage, or to its order, in the principal amount of $189,190.00, with a annual interest rate of 5 7/8% and due on July 1, 2035, as per Deed No. 299, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 30, 2005, before Notary Public Namyr I. Hernández Sánchez, recorded at page 119 of volume 161 of Rincón, 2nd inscription. At entry 900 of journal 861, on January 21, 2015, Deed #3 was presented, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on January 28, 2013, before the Notary Public Mayra Rotger Meléndez, through which appeared Alejo Edgar Nery Beyer, t/c/c Edgar Alejo Nery Beyer, Edgar Nery Beyer and Edgar Nery Beijer, single; and María Cristina GÓMEZ D’Angelo, t/c/c Cristina Gómez D’Angelo, Cristina Gómez Nery and Doctor Cristina Nery, single, whose marriage was declared broken and dissolved by Judgment of December 6, 2012, followed in the Court of First Instance, Superior Chamber of San Juan, in Civil Case #KDI2012-1470, which is attached. Alejo Edgar Nery Beyer sells his participation in favor of María Cristina Gómez D’Angelo for the price of $20,000.00. In entry 901 of journal 861, on January 21, 2015, deed #20 was presented, executed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on October 31, 2014, before the Notary Rafael L. Rovira Arbona, through the

22 which appears Cristina Gómez D’Angelo, t/c/c Cristina Gómez Nery, single, to establish a Mortgage as collateral for a promissory note in favor of Banesco USA, or at its order, for the principal sum of $172,500.00, with interest at 12% per year and due on presentation. BANESCO USA Bank is holder by endorsement of the promissory note of $189,190.00 and POSTPONES said debt to the one hereby constituted; attesting the notary to add an “allonge”.

At entry 2022-052206-AG01 on April 22, 2022, Order and Writ Attachment dated April 21, 2022 was filed in civil case #19-1697 (PAD) in the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Plaintiff Banesco USA; Defendant: Caribbean Cytopathological Center Inc. Amount claimed: $1,380,025.92.

Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior and preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax, liens, (express, tacit, implied or legal), shall continue in effect.

It being understood further that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The lien executed is the Order and Writ of Attachment over the property, and for the purposes of the first judicial sale the minimum bid amount is the amount of $172,500.00. Said sale to be made by the appointed Special Master is subject to confirmation by the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the deed of conveyance and possession to the property may be executed and delivered after the judicial sale. Upon confirmation of the sale, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens. THEREFORE, public notice is hereby given that the appointed Special Master, pursuant to the provisions of the Judgment herein before referred to, will, on the 9th day of September, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the property described herein, the proceeds of said sale to be applied in the manner and form provided by the Court’s Judgment. The records of the case and of these proceedings may be examined by the parties at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico,

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Monday, July 4, 2022

this 3rd day of June, 2022. seo Damisela; por el OESTE, Aguedo De La Torre, Appointed en dieciséis punto cincuenta Special Master. metros con paseo público. Dirección Física: Urb. Levittown, LEGAL NOTICE 1458 Paseo Damisela 1era.

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO Sección, Toa Baja, PR 00949.

DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- Finca 4705, inscrita al folio 119 NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA vuelto del tomo 60 de Toa Baja, SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYA- Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección Segunda.

MÓN B. Que los autos y todos los FIRSTBANK documentos correspondientes PUERTO RICO al procedimiento incoado están Demandante V. de manifiesto en la Secretaría CARMEN LUZ PAGÁN del Tribunal durante las horas CARTAGENA; y laborables bajo el epígrafe de LA SUCESIÓN DE este caso. C. Que se entenderá HIPÓLITO ANDRADES que todo licitador acepta como NIEVES COMPUESTA bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes antePOR CARMEN LUZ riores y los preferentes, si los PAGÁN CARTAGENA, hubiere, al crédito ejecutante, FULANO DE TAL, continuarán subsistentes, enSUTANO DE TAL; A, B tendiéndose que el rematente Y C, COMO MIEMBROS los acepta y queda subrogado DESCONOCIDOS DE LA en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su exSUCESIÓN tinción el precio del remate. La Demandados propiedad a ser ejecutada se Civil Núm.: BY2019CV05751. adquirirá libre de cargas y gra(505). Sobre: COBRO DE DIvámenes posteriores. D. Que la NERO; Y EJECUCIÓN DE Propiedad se encuentra afecta HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORlos siguientes gravámenes posDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASteriores a la hipoteca que se TA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE ejecuta en la presente causa AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE de acción. Hipoteca en garantía DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, de un pagaré a favor de Doral ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO Mortgage Corporation, o a su DE PUERTO RICO, SS. orden, por la suma principal de A: PÚBLICO EN $16,000.00, con intereses al GENERAL. 8.95% anual, vencedero el día El Alguacil del Tribunal que sus- 1 de septiembre de 2018, conscribe anuncia y hace constar: A. tituida mediante escritura 94, Que en cumplimiento del Man- otorgada en San Juan, puerto damiento que me ha sido dirigi- Rico, el día 30 de agosto de do por la Secretaria del Tribunal 2003, ante el notario Joaquín de Primera Instancia de Puerto Del Río Rodríguez, e inscrita Rico, Sala de Bayamón, en el al folio 35 del tomo 546 de Toa caso de epígrafe, venderé en Baja, finca número 4,705, inspública subasta y al mejor pos- cripción 8va. E. Dicha subasta tor de contado y en moneda de se llevará a cabo para satisfacurso legal y corriente de los cer a la parte demandante el Estados Unidos de América y importe de la sentencia que cuyo pago se efectuará en efec- ha obtenido ascendente a la tivo, giro postal o cheque certifi- suma principal de $123,254.68; cado a nombre del Alguacil del la cantidad de $22,049.89 en Tribunal de Primera Instancia, intereses a razón de $30.22 en la oficina del alguacil, cuarto diarios, los cuales se continúan piso del Centro Judicial de Ba- acumulando hasta el total y yamón, Puerto Rico, todo dere- completo pago de la deuda; la cho, título o interés que tenga suma de $3,925.22, por conla Parte Demandada en el bien cepto de sobregiro en la cuenta inmueble que se describe a plica; $2,000.00, por concepto continuación: URBANA: Solar de tasación; $88.00 en cargos número mil cuatrocientos cin- adicionales; y una suma igual cuenta y ocho del bloque Q de al diez por ciento (10%) del la Urbanización Levittown, en importe original del principal, el barrio Sabana Seca de Toa equivalente a $15,730.00, por Baja, Puerto Rico, compuesto concepto de cotas, gastos y hode TRESCIENTOS CINCUEN- norarios de abogados. La PRITA Y DOS PUNTO OCHENTA MERA SUBASTA se celebrará Y UN METROS CUADRADOS el día 2 DE AGOSTO DE 2022 (352.81m.c.). En lindes por el A LAS 9:45 DE LA MAÑANA en NORTE, veintitrés punto cero la Oficina del Alguacil del Tricero metros con el solar Núme- bunal de Primera Instancia de ro mil cuatrocientos cincuenta y Bayamón, por el tipo mínimo nueve; por el SUR, en dieciséis de $157,300.00. De declararpunto setenta y ocho metros se desierta dicha subasta se con el solar número mil cuatro- celebrará una SEGUNDA SUcientos cincuenta y siete; por el BASTA el día 9 DE AGOSTO ESTE, en dos arcos, un de dos DE 2022 A LAS 9:45 DE LA punto ochenta y ocho metros y MAÑANA en el mismo lugar anotro de once punto ochenta y tes mencionado. El precio para dos metros y en tres punto se- la segunda subasta lo será 2/3 senta y dos metros con el Pa-

partes del precio mínimo de la primera, o sea, $104,866.67.

De declararse desierta dicha segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 16 DE AGOSTO DE 2022 A LAS 9:45 DE LA MAÑANA en el mismo lugar antes mencionado. El precio para la tercera subasta lo será 1/2 del precio mínimo de la primera, o sea, $78,650.00. Y PARA QUE ASÍ CONSTE, y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general y por un término de catorce (14) días en los sitios públicos conforme a la ley, expido la presente bajo mi firma y sello de este tribunal, hoy 13 de junio de 2022 en Bayamón, Puerto Rico. JOSÉ F. MARRERO ROBLES, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #131.

LEGAL NOT ICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE GUAYNABO SALA SUPERIOR.

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO DEMANDANTE VS.

JOSÉ GERARDO MALDONADO BUITRAGO

DEMANDADOS CIVIL NUM.: GB2019CV01575.

SALA: 201. 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 GUAYNABO, 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 9 DE AGOSTO DE 2022, A LAS 10:40 DE LA MAÑANA, en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE GUAYNABO, SALA SUPERIOR, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en: APARTAMENTO 1802, CONDOMINIO ASISI, GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO 00966 y que se describe a continuación: URBAN: HORIZONTAL PROPERTY: Assisi Condominium, apartment eighteen hundred two (1802). Rectangular shaped three bedroom unit with a total construction area of nine hundred fourteen point nine three (914.93) square feet, equivalent to eighty five point zero (85.50) square meters, distributed in seven hundred ni-

nety eight point zero six (798.06) square feet, equivalent to seventy four point one four (74.14) square meters of enclosed area and one hundred sixteen point eight seven (116.87) square feet, equivalent to ten point eight six (10.86) square meters, of porch. The main entrance is located on the south west side. This apartment occupies part of the eighteenth floor of the building. The maximum length of this unit is twenty five feet five inches (25’5”) and the maximum width is forty four feet four inches (44’4”). Its boundaries are: by the NORTH EAST, in a distance of forty four feet four inches (44’4”) equivalent to thirteen point five two (13.52) meters, with the common wall, separates it from apartment number eighteen hundred one (1801) and the common interior areas; by the SOUTH WEST, in a distance of forty four feet four inches (44’4”), equivalent to thirteen point five two (13.52) meters, with exterior common areas; by the SOUTH EAST, is a distance of twenty five feet three inches (25’3”) equivalent to seven point seven zero (7.70) meters, with the exterior common areas; and by the NORTH WEST, in a distance of twenty four feet one inch (24’1”), equivalent to seven point three four (7.34) meters, with the common wall that separates it from apartment number eighteen hundred three (1803) and interior and exterior common areas.

This unit contains a kitchen, a living room, a dining room, three bedrooms with closet two bathrooms and a covered porch. Se le asigna a este apartamento el estacionamiento número 23 como elemento común limitado el cual formará parte del apartamento. Este apartamento tiene una participación de uno punto treinta mil seiscientos cincuenta y uno por ciento (1.30651%) en los elementos comunes del Condominio. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita al Folio 140 del Tomo 1,058 de Guaynabo, finca número 36,956, Registro de la Propiedad de Guaynabo. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $57,400.00. 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 16 DE AGOSTO DE 2022, A LAS 10:40 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 $38,266.66. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la

segunda subasta se celebrará una tercera subasta en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 23 DE AGOSTO DE 2022, A LAS 10:40 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 $28,700.00. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura de hipoteca número 210 otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 2 de junio de 2000, ante el Notario Miguel A. García Rivera, e inscrita al folio 140 del tomo 1,058 de Guaynabo, finca número 36,956, inscripción Segunda. 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 $31,883.01 por concepto de principal, desde el 1ro de octubre de 2019, más intereses al tipo pactado de 5.60% anual que continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Además, la parte demandada adeuda a la parte demandante los cargos por demora equivalentes a 4.00% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha de vencimiento; los créditos accesorios y adelantos hechos en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca; y las costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado equivalentes a $5,740.00. Además, la parte demandada se comprometió a pagar una suma equivalente a $5,740.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca y una suma equivalente a $5,740.00 para cubrir intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE GUAYNABO, 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. Surge de un estudio de título que, sobre la finca descrita anteriormente, pesa el gravamen posterior a la hipoteca que se ejecuta mediante este procedimiento que se relacionan a continuación: a) Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor de Corporación de Renovación Urbana y Vivienda de Puerto Rico, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $28,000.00, sin intereses, ven-

cedero en 20 años, constituida mediante la escritura número 211, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 2 de junio de 2000, ante el notario Miguel A. García Rivera, e inscrita al folio 141 vuelto del tomo 1058 de Guaynabo, finca número 36,956, inscripción 2da. b) Embargo en aseguramiento de Sentencia en caso de Cobro de Dinero, expedido en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, mediante Orden y Mandamiento de fecha 12 de febrero de 2001, en el Caso Civil número CD962011, seguido por Gloria Irizarry González contra José G. Maldonado y Ruth Montes, por sí y como miembros de la Sociedad Legal de Bienes Gananciales, compuesta por ambos, por la suma de $3,003.73, anotado al folio 133 del tomo 1533 de Guaynabo, finca número 36,956, inscripción 3ra, como Asiento Abreviado extendidas las líneas el día 17 de septiembre de 2015, en virtud de la Ley número 216 del día 27 de diciembre de 2010. (Fue presentado el día 12 de febrero de 2001 al Asiento 84 del Diario 411). 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 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 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, hoy día 21 de junio de

2022. Yamixa Ramos Ceballos, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE GUAYNABO SALA SUPERIOR.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

HECTOR YADIEL LAI VELAZQUEZ, NESHSAIDA DIAZ NAVARRO T/C/C NESHAIDA DIAZ NAVARRO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: MZ2019CV01796.

Sala: 207. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN 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 MAYAGÜEZ, 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 2 DE AGOSTO DE 2022, 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 MAYAGÜEZ, SALA SUPERIOR, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en: C-111, URBANIZACION PUERTA DEL COMBATE, CABO ROJO, PUERTO RICO 00623 y que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Puerta del Combate, localizada en el barrio Llanos Costa del término municipal de Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, que se describe en el plano de inscripción con el número, área y colindancias que se relacionan a continuación: Número del solar: C-111; Área del Solar: 304.750 METROS CUADRADOS; En linderos; NORTE, en una distancia de 13.250 metros lineales, con la calle #2 de la urbanización; SUR, en una distancia de 13.250 metros lineales, con el solar #113 del mismo bloque C; ESTE, en una distancia de 23.000 metros lineales, con el solar #112 del mismo bloque C; OESTE, en una distancia de

The San Juan Daily Star 23.000 metros lineales, con el solar #110 del mismo bloque C. Sobre dicho solar enclava una casa en concreto para fines residenciales. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita en el Folio 166 del Tomo 968 de Cabo Rojo, Finca número 32,994, del Registro de la Propiedad de San Germán. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $112,098.00. 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 9 DE AGOSTO DE 2022, 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 $74,732.00. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 16 DE AGOSTO DE 2022, 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 $56,049.00. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 223, otorgada el día 22 de febrero de 2008, ante el Notario Lesbia Hernández Miranda, y consta inscrita al folio 166 del tomo 968 de Cabo Rojo, finca número 32,994, inscripción segunda.

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 $89,688.50 por concepto de principal, desde el 1ro de mayo de 2019, más intereses al tipo pactado de 5.50% anual que continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligaci6n.

Además, la parte demandada adeuda a la parte demandante los cargos por demora equivalentes a 5.00% 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 $11,209.80.

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 notario 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 ésta 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 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

Monday, July 4, 2022 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 21 de junio de 2022. JOSÉ M. CRESPO NAZARIO, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE MAYAGÜEZ, SALA SUPERIOR.

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REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC. Demandante Vs.

CARMEN M. RAMOS RODRÍGUEZ, T/C/C CARMEN MILAGROS RAMOS RODRÍGUEZ, T/C/C CARMEN RAMOS, T/C/C CARMEN M. RAMOS, T/C/C CARMEN RAMOS RODRÍGUEZ, T/C/C CARMEN MILAGROS RAMOS; Y A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA

Demandados Civil Núm.: BY2020CV01897.

Sala: 505. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: PÚBLICO EN GENERAL. A: CARMEN M. RAMOS RODRÍGUEZ, T/C/C CARMEN MILAGROS RAMOS RODRÍGUEZ, T/C/C CARMEN RAMOS, T/C/C CARMEN M. RAMOS, T/C/C CARMEN RAMOS RODRÍGUEZ, T/C/C CARMEN MILAGROS RAMOS; Y A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA.

Yo, JOSÉ F. MARRERO ROBLES, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #131, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Bayamón, a los demandados, acreedores y al público en general con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se describe, y al público en general, por la presente CERTIFICO, ANUNCIO y HAGO CONSTAR: Que el día 11 DE JULIO DE 2022, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón, Bayamón, Puerto Rico, procederé a vender en Pública Subasta, al mejor postor, la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria mediante Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, la cual se notificó y archivó en autos el día

22 de julio de 2019. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría durante horas laborables. Que en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día 18 DE JULIO DE 2022, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA; y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 1 DE AGOSTO DE 2022, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que ha sido liberado por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón, en el caso de epígrafe con fecha de 12 de enero de 2022, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar treinta y siete manzana cuatro N Lomas Verdes, barrio Minillas de Bayamón, compuesta de trescientos veinte metros sesenta y ocho centímetros cuadrados, en lindes por el NORTE, con solar treinta y ocho, en veintitrés metros cincuenta y cuatro centímetros; por el SUR, con solar treinta y seis en veinticuatro metros; por el ESTE con los solares diez y once, en trece metros sesenta y cinco centímetros; y por el OESTE, con la calle cuarenta y cinco, en trece metros cuarenta centímetros. Finca número 14,675, inscrita al folio 156 del tomo 332 de Bayamón Sur. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección I de Bayamón. Dirección de la Propiedad: 4N-37 Pacua St. Lomas Verdes Dev., Bayamón PR 00956. La subasta se llevará a cabo para satisfacer, hasta donde alcance, el importe de las cantidades adeudadas a la parte demandante conforme a la sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: $73,945.97 con interés al 3.523% anual, por concepto de balance principal del préstamo el cual incluye intereses y otros gastos acumulados al 31 de octubre de 2020, equivalente al 10% de la suma principal original pactada, estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado; más recargos acumulados hasta la fecha en que se pague la deuda; más cualquiera suma de dinero por concepto de contribuciones, primas de seguro hipotecario y riesgo, así como cualesquiera otras sumas pactadas en la escritura de hipoteca, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante

la escritura número 189 otorgada el día 24 de agosto de 2009, Bayamón, Puerto Rico, ante el Notario Público Ileana Corral Lizardi y consta inscrita al folio 1335 del tomo 1965 de Bayamón Sur, finca número 14675, Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón Sur, Sección de I de Bayamón. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso o al portador garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Entiéndase: Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor del Secretario de la Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $174,900.00, con intereses al 3.523% anual, vencedero el día 19 de abril de 2093, constituida mediante la escritura número 190, (sin expresar lugar de otorgamiento), el día 24 de agosto de 2009, ante el notario Ileana Corral Lizardi, e inscrita al folio 1336 del tomo 1965 de Bayamón Sur, finca número 14,675, inscripción 5ta., como Asiento Abreviado extendidas las líneas el día 31 de septiembre de 2017, según la ley número 216 del día 27 de diciembre de 2010. (Fue presentado el día 12 de octubre de 2009 al Asiento 838 del Diario 1284). Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta del inmueble antes descrito será la suma de $116,000.00 según se establece en la escritura de hipoteca antes relacionada. En caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en su primera subasta se ordena la celebración de una segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, en la cual, la cantidad mínima será una equivalente a 2/3 parte de aquella, o sea la suma de $77,733.33; desierta también la segunda subasta de dicho inmueble, se ordena la celebración de una tercera subasta en la cual, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado para la primera subasta, es decir la suma de $58,300.00. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda

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legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación, entiéndase efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. 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. Una vez efectuada la venta de dicha propiedad, el Alguacil procederá a otorgar la escritura de traspaso al licitador victorioso en subasta, quien podrá ser la parte demandante, cuya oferta podrá aplicarse a la extinción parcial o total de la obligación reconocida por la sentencia dictada en este caso. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Si el producto de la venta fuere insuficiente para satisfacer la cantidad reclamada, se procederá a la ejecución de la sentencia en contra de la parte demandada por el remanente de las sumas no satisfechas, mediante embargo y venta en ejecución de cualesquiera otros bienes propiedad de la parte demandada en cantidad suficiente para dejar cubierta y totalmente satisfecha a la parte demandante cualquier deficiencia o parte insoluta de la sentencia dictada a su favor según dispuesto en la sentencia dictada en este caso. Se dispone, conforme con la sentencia dictada en este caso que, una vez efectuada la subasta y vendido el bien inmueble, los adjudicatarios sean puestos en posesión del mismo dentro del término de veinte (20) días por el Alguacil de este Honorable Tribunal y los actuales poseedores lanzados del referido inmueble. De ser ello necesario, el Alguacil podrá diligenciar el Acta de Subasta que se expida en horas laborales, de día, los 5 días de la semana y podrá romper cualquier cerradura o candado que dé acceso al inmueble objeto de este desalojo. Y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general, se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley, mediante edicto, en un periódico de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, una vez por semana, por espacio 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. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto de Subasta para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, a 22 de junio de 2022. JOSÉ F. MARRERO ROBLES, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #131, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE BAYAMÓN. ***

citarle ni oírle, si el tribunal en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente.

El sistema SUMAC notificará copia a los abogados de la parte demandante, el Lcdo. Kevin Sánchez Campanero cuyas direcciones son: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 009368518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección kevin.sanchez@ orf-law.com, y a la dirección notificaciones@orf-law.com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy día 16 de mayo de 2022. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 16 de mayo de 2022. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA RELEGAL NOTICE GIONAL. MILITZA MERCADO ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO RIVERA, SECRETARIA AUXIDE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- LIAR. NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA LEGAL NOTICE SALA DE BAYAMÓN ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO ISLAND PORTFOLIO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUSERVICES, LLC, NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA COMO AGENTE DE SALA DE BAYAMÓN

FAIRWAY ACQUISITIONS FUND, LLC

ISLAND PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC, Demandante Vs. COMO AGENTE DE ISRAEL MIRANDA FAIRWAY ACQUISITIONS MATOS; FULANA DE TAL FUND, LLC Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL Demandante Vs. DE GANANCIALES RAÚL BURGOS COMPUESTA POR MIRANDA; FULANA AMBOS DE TAL Y LA

Demandados Civil Núm.: BY2022CV01013.

Salón: 505. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO ORDINARIO / INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: ISRAEL MIRANDA MATOS, FULANA DE TAL Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES POR AMBOS COMPUESTA CHALETS DE BAYAMÓN EDIF. 26 APT. 2621, BAYAMÓN, P.R. 00959.

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

Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), la cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal.

Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda o cualquier otro sin más

SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: BY2022CV01012.

Salón: 503. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO ORDINARIO / INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: RAÚL BURGOS MIRANDA, FULANA DE TAL Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES POR AMBOS COMPUESTA - URB. ALT. DE FLAMBOYÁN N30 CALLE 23, BAYAMÓN, P.R. 009598104.

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

Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), la cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal.

24 Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda o cualquier otro sin más citarle ni oírle, si el tribunal en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente.

El sistema SUMAC notificará copia a los abogados de la parte demandante, el Lcdo. Kevin Sánchez Campanero cuyas direcciones son: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 009368518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección kevin.sanchez@ orf-law.com, y a la dirección notificaciones@orf-law.com.

EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy día 16 de mayo de 2022. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 16 de mayo de 2022. LCDA. I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. IVETTE M. MARRERO BRACERO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL I.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante V.

MARITZA MARTINEZ CRUZ

Demandado Civil Núm.: BY2022CV02300.

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

A: MARITZA MARTINEZ CRUZ.

Por la presente se le emplaza y notifica que debe contestar la demanda dentro del término de treinta (30) días a partir de la publicación del presente edicto, radicando el original de la contestación ante el Tribunal y sala que se menciona en el epígrafe de este edicto con copia a la parte aquí demandante. Se le apercibe que, de no contestar la demanda dentro del término aquí estipulado, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia sin más citarle ni oírle. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. El abogado de la parte

demandante es: Lcda. Melisa Figueroa Castro, 1225 Ave. Ponce de León, VIG Tower, Suite 706, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00907, Tel. (787) 919-0073, Fax (787) 722-1932. Expido este edicto bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal, hoy 23 de junio de 2022. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. SANDRA BÁEZ HERNÁNDEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL I.

LEGAL NOTICE M&T 22-06-210733 ECD2015-1058 ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAGUAS SALA SUPERIOR

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante V.

IVÁN ALEMÁN FIGUEROA, OLGA IRIS RUIZ VIERA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: ECD2015-1058.

(701). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA 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 CAGUAS SALA SUPERIOR, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor quién pagará de contado y en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, giro postal o por cheque de gerente a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia el día 9 DE AGOSTO DE 2022 A LAS 10:15 DE LA MAÑANA en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAGUAS SALA SUPERIOR, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en PH 361, Ventans de Gurabo, Gurabo, PR 00778 y que se describe a continuación: Urbana: Propiedad Horizontal: Condominio Ventanas al Valle de Gurabo.

Apartamento: 361. Cabida: 280.855 metros cuadrados.

Apartamento residencial de forma irregular, localizado en el sexto (6to) nivel del Edificio número tres (3) del Condominio Ventanas al Valle, radicado en el Barrio Rincón del término

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municipal de Gurabo, Puerto Rico. El área aproximada del apartamento es de tres mil veintidós punto cero cero (3,022.00) pies cuadrados, equivalentes a doscientos ochenta punto ochocientos cincuenta y cinco (280.855) metros cuadrados, la cual está distribuida de la siguiente manera: (i) mil setecientos treinta y ocho punto cero cero (1,738.00) pies cuadrados, equivalentes a ciento sesenta y uno punto quinientos veinticuatro (161.524) metros cuadrados el área del apartamento del primer nivel; (ii) seiscientos punto cero cero (600.00) pies cuadrados, equivalentes a cincuenta y cinco punto setecientos sesenta y dos (55.762) metros cuadrados el área de la terraza descubierta (‘open terrace’), localizada en el segundo nivel; y (iii) seiscientos ochenta y cuatro punto cero cero (684.00) pies cuadrados, equivalentes a sesenta y tres punto quinientos sesenta y ocho (63.568) metros cuadrados las demás áreas del apartamento localizadas en el segundo nivel. Son sus linderos en el Primer Nivel, por el Norte, en una distancia de cincuenta y ocho pies con cinco pulgadas (58’ 15’), con el apartamento número trescientos sesenta y dos (362) y con elementos comunes generales; por el Sur, en una distancia de cincuenta y ocho pies con cinco pulgadas (58’ 5’), con espacio común aéreo; por el Este, en una distancia de treinta y cinco pies con nueve pulgadas (35’ 9’), con espacio común aéreo y con elementos comunes generales; y por el Oeste, en una distancia de treinta y cinco pies con nueve pulgadas (35’ 9’), con espacio aéreo. Son sus linderos en el Segundo Nivel por el Norte, en una distancia de cuarenta y un pies con dos pulgadas (41’ 2’), con el segundo nivel del apartamento número trescientos sesenta y dos (362) y con elementos comunes generales; por el Sur, en una distancia de cuarenta y un pies con dos pulgadas (41’ 2’), con espacio común aéreo y con elementos comunes generales; por el Este, en una distancia de treinta y cinco pies con nueve pulgadas (35’ 9’), con espacio común aéreo y con elementos comunes generales; y por el Oeste, en una distancia de treinta y cinco pies con nueve pulgadas (35’ 9’), con espacio común aéreo. La puerta de entrada del Primer (1er) y Segundo (2do) Nivel de este apartamento está situada en su lindero Este. Su primer (1er) Nivel consta de un recibidor, una sala-comedor, balcón, una cocina la cual incluye un ‘breakfast nook’ una alacena y un ‘laundry’ un pasillo principal en el cual están localizados medio baño, una habitación con ‘closet’, una habitación

con ‘closet’ y balcón, un baño, un ‘linen closet’ un ‘closet’ adicional y un dormitorio principal con ‘walk-in closet’, un baño y un balcón. Su segundo (2do) Nivel consta de un recibidor, un baño, un estudio y dos (2) terrazas (una techada y una descubierta). Le corresponde a este apartamento dos (2) espacios de estacionamiento. Este apartamento tiene una participación de uno punto cuatro nueve dos cinco uno por ciento (1.499251%) en los elementos comunes generales del Condominio. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita en el Tomo Karibe de Gurabo, finca número 20055, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección Segunda. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $389,000.00. 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 16 DE AGOSTO DE 2022 A LAS 10:15 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 $259,333.33. Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 23 DE AGOSTO DE 2022 A LAS 10:15 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 $194,500.00.

La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 261, otorgada el día 19 de junio de 2009, ante el Notario Griselle Arbona Martínez y consta inscrita en el Tomo Karibe de Gurabo, finca número 20055, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección Segunda, inscripción segunda.

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 $352,961.74 por concepto de principal, más intereses al tipo pactado de 5.000% anual desde el día 1 de febrero de 2015. Dichos intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Se pagarán también los cargos por demora equivalentes a 5.000% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha vencimiento, la suma de $38,900.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, la suma de $38,900.00para cubrir

los intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley y la suma de $38,900.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca, más intereses según provisto por la Regla 44.3 de las de Procedimiento Civil. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAGUAS SALA SUPERIOR durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes.

Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante o acreedores de cargos o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca del actor y a los dueños, poseedores, tenedores de o interesados en títulos transmisibles por endoso o al portador garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito del actor que se celebrarán las subastas en las fechas, horas y sitios señalados para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les conviniere o se les invita a satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, otros cargos y las costas y honorarios de abogado asegurados quedando subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. Y para conocimiento de licitadores del público en general se publicará este Edicto de acuerdo con la ley por espacio de dos semanas en tres sitios públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como la alcaldía, el Tribunal y la colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado mediante edictos dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores sujeto a lo dispuesto en los Artículos 113 al 116 de la Ley 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015, según aplique. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma, en Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy día 28 de JUNIO

de 2022. FDO. ÁNGEL GÓMEZ de 9.532 metros y en otra de GÓMEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA 2.542 metros; por el ESTE, con el solar J-3 en una distan#593. cia de 24.955 metros; y por el LEGAL NOT ICE OESTE, con el solar J-5 en una ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO distancia de 26.545 metros.

DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- En este solar se ha construiNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA do una vivienda de bloques y SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYA- hormigón reforzado para una familia. FINCA 25246 inscrita MON. al FOLIO 211 del TOMO 497 de NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE TOA ALTA. INSCRIPCION PRIMERA. Propiedad localizada SERVICING en: J-4 Palacios del Monte, Toa Demandante v.

Alta, PR 00953. Según figuran JOSE EDUARDO CACHO en la certificación registral, la ROSA, GLENDA CORALY propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por las siguientes MERCED LEBRON Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL cargas anteriores o preferentes: Nombre del Titular: N/A. DE GANANCIALES Suma de la Carga: N/A. Fecha COMPUESTA POR de Vencimiento: N/A. Según AMBOS; CENTRO DE figuran en la certificación reRECAUDACION DE gistral, la propiedad objeto de INGRESOS MUNICIPALES ejecución está gravada por las siguientes cargas posteriores a (CRIM) la inscripción del crédito ejecuDemandados CIVIL NUM. TA2021CV01011. tante: a. HIPOTECA en garanSOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO tía de pagaré a favor de First Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTE- Equity Mortgage Bankers por CA POR LA VIA ORDINARIA. la suma de $33,000.00 con inEDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTA- tereses al 10.20% anual y venDOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA cimiento 1 de agosto de 2037.

EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ES- Constituida por la Escritura 333 TADOS UNIDOS EL ESTADO otorgada en San Juan el 23 de LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUER- julio de 2007 ante el notario Patricia Pérez Surillo. Inscrita TO RICO. SS. 16 de noviembre de 2016 al A: La Parte Demandada, el Tomo Karibe, finca 25246 de al (a la) Secretario(a) de Toa Alta, inscripción 3ª. b. EMHacienda de Puerto Rico BARGO a favor de Estado Libre Asociado De Puerto Rico cony al Público General: Certifico y Hago Constar: Que tra José E. Cacho Rosa, expeen cumplimiento con el Man- dido mediante Certificación del damiento de Ejecución de 10 de diciembre de 2010 por el Sentencia que me ha sido diri- Departamento de Hacienda por gido por el (la) Secretario(a) del la suma de $7,169.95 por conTribunal de Primera Instancia, cepto de Contribuciones Sobre Sala Superior de Bayamon, en Ingresos. El embargo es anotael caso de epígrafe procederá do el 23 de diciembre de 2010 a vender en pública subasta al folio 98, orden número 391, al mejor postor en efectivo, al amparo de las disposiciones cheque gerente, giro postal, de la Ley 12 del 20 de enero cheque certificado en moneda de 2010, Libro 1 de Embargos legal de los Estados Unidos de Ley 12 de Bayamón III. c. AL América al nombre del Alguacil ASIENTO 2021-160908-BY03 del Tribunal de Primera Instan- se presentó el 14 de diciembre cia, en mi oficina ubicada en el de 2021 Copia Certificada de Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Demanda con fecha 2 de noSala de Bayamon, el 17 de viembre de 2021, seguida en el agosto de 2022, a las 10:30 de Tribunal de Primera Instancia, la mañana, todo derecho título, Sala de Bayamón, en el caso participación o interés que le civil número 2021CV01011, corresponda a la parte deman- sobre cobro de dinero y ejedada o cualquiera de ellos en cución de hipoteca; Newrez, el inmueble hipotecado objeto LLC, h/n/c Shellpoint Mortgage de ejecución que se describe a Servicing, demandante v. José continuación: URBANA: Solar Eduardo Cacho Rosa, Glenda radicado en la Urbanización Coraly Merced Lebron y la SoPalacios del Monte, localizada ciedad Legal de Gananciales en los Barrios Piñas y Ortiz del compuesta por ambos; Centro término municipal de Toa Alta, de Recaudaciones de Ingresos Puerto Rico, que se describe Municipales (CRIM), demandaen el plano de inscripción de dos. Por la misma se reclama la Urbanización con el número, el pago de $180,559.81, más área y colindancias que se re- otras sumas. Se entenderá laciona a continuación: Número que todo licitador acepta como del Solar: 4 del bloque J (J-4), bastante la titularidad de la procon una cabida de 415.922 piedad y que todas las cargas metros cuadrados. En lindes y gravámenes anteriores y los por el NORTE, con la Avenida preferentes al crédito ejecutanLos Palacios en una distancia te antes descritos, si los hubiede 20.767 metros; por el SUR, re, continuarán subsistentes. con la calle número 1 en dos El rematante acepta dichas alineaciones en una distancia cargas y gravámenes anterio-

res, y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se establece como tipo mínimo de subasta la suma de $211,320.00, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la escritura de hipoteca. De ser necesaria una segunda subasta por declararse desierta la primera, la misma se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Bayamon, el 24 de agosto de 2022, a las 10:30 de la mañana, y se establece como mínima para dicha segunda subasta la suma de $140,880.00, dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo establecido originalmente.

Si tampoco se produce remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se establece como mínima para la tercera subasta, la suma de $105,660.00, la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado y dicha subasta se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Bayamon, el 31 de agosto de 2022, a las 10:30 de la mañana. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para, con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante, el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor ascendente a la suma de $180,559.81 de principal, intereses al tipo del 3.50% anual según ajustado desde el día 1 de septiembre de 2016 hasta el pago de la deuda en su totalidad, más la suma de $21,132.00 por concepto de honorarios de abogado y costas autorizadas por el Tribunal, más las cantidades que se adeudan mensualmente por concepto de seguro hipotecario, cargos por demora, y otros adeudados que se hagan en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca. La venta en pública subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA, si esto fuera necesario, a los efectos de que cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha subasta. Se notifica a todos los interesados que las actas y demás constancias del expediente de este caso están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables para ser examinadas por los (las) interesados (as). Y para su publicación en el periódico The San Juan Daily Star, que es un diario de circulación general en la isla de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, así como para su publicación en los sitios públicos de Puerto Rico. Expedido en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy

The San Juan Daily Star día 29 de junio de 2022. LUIS F ORTIZ ROSA #888, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMON SALA SUPERIOR.

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Parte Demandante V.

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Belaval, Delgado Fernández, LLC, PO Box 11750, FernánLEGAL NOTICE dez Juncos Station, San Juan, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO Puerto Rico 00910-1750. Tel. DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- [787] 274-1414. DADA en San NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA Juan, Puerto Rico, a 21 de juSALA DE SAN JUAN nio de 2022. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECREORIENTAL BANK TARIA REGIONAL. BRENDA Parte Demandante V. BÁEZ ACABA, SECRETARIA SUCESIÓN DE LUIS AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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

Representa a la parte demandante el Lcda. Raquel Deseda Belaval, Delgado Fernández, LLC, PO Box 11750, Fernández Juncos Station, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910-1750. Tel. [787] 274-1414. DADA en San LEGAL NOTICE Juan, Puerto Rico, a 21 de juESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO nio de 2022. GRISELDA RODE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- DRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRENAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA TARIA REGIONAL. BRENDA BÁEZ ACABA, SECRETARIA SALA DE SAN JUAN AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL. ORIENTAL BANK

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

Representa a la parte demandante el Lcda. Raquel Deseda Belaval, Delgado Fernández, LLC, PO Box 11750, Fernández Juncos Station, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910-1750. Tel. [787] 274-1414. DADA en San LEGAL NOTICE Juan, Puerto Rico, a 21 de juESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO nio de 2022. GRISELDA RODE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- DRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRENAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA TARIA REGIONAL. BRENDA BÁEZ ACABA, SECRETARIA SALA DE SAN JUAN AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

SUCESIÓN DE LUIS GARCÍA ORTÍZ Y LA SUCESION DE ESTHER MARTÍNEZ RIVERA LEGAL NOTICE AMBAS COMPUESTAS ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO POR LUIS GARCÍA DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL MARTÍNEZ, MAGALY DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA REGARCÍA ORTÍZ Y LA GIÓN JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN GARCÍA MARTINEZ, SIUL SUCESION DE ESTHER GARCÍA MARTÍNEZ, SALA SUPERIOR MARTÍNEZ RIVERA SUCESIÓN DE LUIS ISLAND PORTFOLIO AMBAS COMPUESTAS MARIO GARCÍA SERVICES, LLC., POR LUIS GARCÍA MARTÍNEZ COMPUESTA COMO AGENTE DE MARTÍNEZ, MAGALY POR LUIS MARIO GARCÍA FAIRWAY ACQUISITIONS ORIENTAL BANK GARCÍA MARTINEZ, SIUL Y ALANA GARCIA FUND, LLC Parte Demandante V. GARCÍA MARTÍNEZ, Demandante, Vs. FULANO Y FULANA SUCESIÓN DE LUIS SUCESIÓN DE LUIS GLORIMAR DE TAL GARCÍA ORTÍZ Y LA Parte Demandada MARIO GARCÍA ROSADO AYALA SUCESION DE ESTHER Civil Núm.: SJ2022CV02165. MARTÍNEZ - COMPUESTA Demandados MARTÍNEZ RIVERA Civil Núm.: VA2022CV00041. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO, POR LUIS MARIO GARCÍA Salón: 501. Sobre: COBRO DE EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. AMBAS COMPUESTAS Y ALANA GARCIA Parte Demandante V. DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICPOR LUIS GARCÍA FULANO Y FULANA TO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE POR EDICTO. SUCESIÓN DE LUIS MARTÍNEZ, MAGALY DE TAL A: GLORIMAR ROSADO AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE GARCÍA ORTÍZ Y LA GARCÍA MARTINEZ, SIUL Parte Demandada LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, AYALA. HC 83 BOX 6391 DE SUCESION DE ESTHER GARCÍA MARTÍNEZ, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIA- Civil Núm.: SJ2022CV02165.

VEGA ALTA, P.R. 00692. DO DE PUERTO RICO. MARTÍNEZ RIVERA Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO, SUCESIÓN DE LUIS POR LA PRESENTE se le EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. AMBAS COMPUESTAS A: FULANO DE TAL MARIO GARCÍA emplaza y requiere para que EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICPOR LUIS GARCÍA Y FULANA DE TAL MARTÍNEZ - COMPUESTA conteste la demanda dentro de TO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE MARTÍNEZ, MAGALY COMO MIEMBRO DE los treinta (30) días siguientes POR LUIS MARIO GARCÍA AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE GARCÍA MARTINEZ, SIUL a la publicación de este Edicto.

LA SUCESIÓN DE LUIS DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, Y ALANA GARCIA Usted deberá presentar su aleGARCÍA MARTÍNEZ, GARCÍA ORTÍZ Y LA EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIAFULANO Y FULANA gación responsiva a través del SUCESIÓN DE LUIS SUCESIÓN DE ESTHER DO DE PUERTO RICO. DE TAL Sistema Unificado de Manejo y MARIO GARCÍA A: SUCESIÓN DE Parte Demandada MARTÍNEZ RIVERA. Administración de Casos (SULUIS MARIO GARCÍA Civil Núm.: SJ2022CV02165. MARTÍNEZ - COMPUESTA VENUS GARDENS, AZ MAC), la cual puede acceder 4 CALLE TAMAULIPAS, MARTINEZ - COMPUESTA Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO, POR LUIS MARIO GARCÍA utilizando la siguiente direcEJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. Y ALANA GARCIA ción electrónica: https://unired.

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AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE en cuyo caso deberá presentar Parte Demandada Por la presente se le emplaza LA SUCESIÓN DE LUIS DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, su alegación responsiva en la para que presente al tribunal EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIA- Civil Núm.: SJ2022CV02165.

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En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 18 de mayo de 2022. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. NEREIDA QUILES SANTANA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL I.

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

Representa a la parte demandante el Lcda. Raquel Deseda Belaval, Delgado Fernández, LLC, PO Box 11750, Fernández Juncos Station, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910-1750. Tel. [787] 274-1414. DADA en San LEGAL NOTICE Juan, Puerto Rico, a 21 de juESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO nio de 2022. GRISELDA RODE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- DRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRENAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA TARIA REGIONAL. BRENDA SALA DE SAN JUAN BÁEZ ACABA, SECRETARIA

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LUNA COMMERCIAL II, LLC Demandante V.

FRANCISCO NIEVES FREITAS, MARIBEL MALDONADO CASTRO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandada Civil Núm.: N3CI201500074.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. AVISO DE VENTA EN PÚBLICA SUBASTA.

A: FRANCISCO NIEVES FREITAS, MARIBEL MALDONADO CASTRO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS: Y AL PUBLICO EN GENERAL:

El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior, Centro Judicial de Fajardo, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, hago saber a la parte demandada, y al PUBLICO EN GENERAL: y a todos los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o de los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, siempre que surjan de la certificación registral, para que puedan concurrir a la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honora-

rios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante a saber: BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO: A Cuyo favor aparece una anotación de demanda, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia Sala de Fajardo, caso civil #DCE2014-2586 por concepto de Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca seguido por Banco Popular de Puerto Rico versus Francisco Nieves Freitas; Maribel Maldonado Castro y la Sociedad Legal de Gananciales Compuesta por ellos, por la suma de $470,612.72 y otras sumas. Anotado el 27 de junio de 2019 en Karibe de Rio Grande finca # 2,210, Anotación A, finca # 8,003, Anotación B, finca # 2,3625, Anotación B, finca # 25,149, Anotación A, finca # 4,572, Anotación A. Que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el día 30 de marzo de 2022, por la Secretaria del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor la propiedad que ubica y se describe a continuación: FINCA 2,210: Dirección Física: #62 San Antonio Street, Pueblo Ward, Rio Grande, PR 00745. RÚSTICA: Parcela de terreno compuesta de 0.967 cuerdas, equivalentes a 3,801.086 metros cuadrados, situada en el Barrio Guzman Abajo del municipio de Rio Grande y en lindes por el NORTE, en 41.98 metros con la Sucesión Perez Villamil; por el SUR, en 62.23 metros, linea trazada a lo largo por el centro de la quebrada o caño con la finca principal de la cual se segrega propiedad de Valentin Villafañe; por el ESTE, en 64.38 metros, con la parcela C que se segrego de la finca principal, perteneciente dicha parcela a Valentin Villafañe y próxima a ser adquirida por Belen Villafañe; por el OESTE, en 87.26 metros, con la Carretera Insular que conduce el Rio Grande a Luquillo, ante llevaba el #3 y ahora lleva el #187. Finca numero 2,210, inscrita al Folio 103 del Tomo 44 de Rio Grande, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina III. Tipo mínimo para la Primera Subasta la suma de $491,400.00. Tipo mínimo para la Segunda Subasta la suma de $327,600.00. Tipo mínimo para la Tercera Subasta la suma de $245,700.00. FINCA 8,003: Dirección Física: M-581 13ST. Alturas de Rio Grande Development Rio Grande, PR 00745.

URBANA: Solar marcado con el numero 581 del Bloque M de la Urbanización Altura de Rio Grande, radicada en el Barrio Ciénaga del termino municipal de Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de 367.06 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, en 13.03 metros con el solar 552 del bloque M; por el SUR, en 13.00 metros con la

calle 13; por el ESTE, en 28.71 metros con el solar 580 del Bloque M; por el OESTE, en 27.76 metros, con el solar 582 del Bloque M. En el inmueble antes descrito enclava una casa de una sola planta de concreto reforzado y bloques de concreto para fines residenciales. Finca numero 8,003, inscrita al folio 50 del tomo 160 de Río Grande, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección III. Tipo mínimo para la Primera Subasta la suma de $52,600.00. Tipo mínimo para la Segunda Subasta la suma de $35,066.67. Tipo mínimo para la Tercera Subasta la suma de $26,300.00. La finca antes descrita afecta un gravamen preferente que se describe a continuación: ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA ACTUANDO P/C DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE HOGARES DE AGRICULTORES.: A cuyo favor aparece inscrito un pagaré por la suma de $26,500.00, intereses al 8 1/8% anual y a vencer en 33 años, según consta de la escritura #177, otorgada en Rio Grande, el 30 de septiembre de 1975, ante el Notario Miguel Bauza Rolon, inscrito al folio 50 del tomo160 de Rio Grande, finca #8,003, inscripción 1era.

Modificada la hipoteca por $26,500.00, inscripción 1era: El importe total adeudado al día 21 de octubre de 1983 que asciende a la suma total de $26,919.60 que ha venido devengando intereses a razón del 8 1/8%; dicha deuda hipotecaria asumida devengara intereses a razón del 11 7/8% y será pagadero a principal e intereses en los siguientes 396 plazos en o antes de las siguientes fechas: $273.00 el día 21 de noviembre de 1983 y $273.00 el día de cada mes hasta tanto el principal y sus intereses sean totalmente satisfechos excepto el pago final de la deuda total aquí asumida de no haber sido satisfecha con anterioridad, vencerá y será pagadero a los 33 pagos de esta fecha o sea 21 de octubre del 2016. El notario da fe haber puesto la nota al pagare de dicha modificación, según consta de la escritura #152, otorgada en Rio Grande, el 21 de octubre de 1983, ante el Notario Miguel Bauza Rolon, inscrito al folio 50 del tomo 160 de Rio Grande, Finca #8,003, nota marginal inscripción 1era.

Modificada la hipoteca por $26,500.00, inscripción 1era: modificada el la forma de pago de los plazos consignados en el pagare y en la hipoteca de la siguiente manera: El importe total adeudado hasta el día de hoy asciende a la suma de $26,470.11 de principal, el cual ha venido devengando intereses según modificados, a razón del 11 7/8% anual dicha deuda hipotecaria asumida al día de hoy, continuara devengando intereses desde el día de hoy a razón del 9.5% anual y será

26 pagadera al principal e intereses en los siguientes 396 plazos en o antes de las siguientes fechas: $220.00 el día 14 de mayo de 1989 y $220.00 subsiguientemente el 14 de cada mes, hasta tanto el principal y los intereses sean totalmente satisfechos, excepto el pago final de la deuda aquí asumida, de no haber sido satisfecho con anterioridad vencerá y será pagadero a los 33 años de esta fecha, o sea el día 14 de abril del año 2022. El notario da fe haber puesto la nota al dorso del referido pagare, según consta de la escritura #42, otorgada en Rio Grande, el 14 de abril de 1989, ante el Notario Abraham Morales Jimenez, inscrito al folio 52 del tomo 160 de Rio Grande, Finca #8,003, inscripción 4ta. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA P/C FARMER HOME ADMINISTRATION; A cuyo favor aparece anotación de demanda caso civil # 88-00598, seguido por Estados Unidos de America, Farmer Home Administration Versus Fred Nolasco Torres e Iris Violeta Sanchez y la Sociedad Legal de Gananciales Compuesta por Ambos, se solicita el pago de la deuda garantizada con hipoteca según inscripción 1era. Demanda expedida el 22 de marzo de 1988, presentada el 12 de abril de 1988, y anotada el 29 de marzo de 1990, al folio 52 del tomo 160 de Rio Grande, finca 8,003, Anotación A. DORAL MORTGAGE CORP., A cuyo favor aparece inscrito un pagaré por la suma de $45,500.00, intereses al 7 ½% anual y a vencer el 1 de marzo de 2009, según consta de la escritura #51, otorgada en Fajardo, el 15 de febrero de 1994, ante el Notario Bernardo Colon Barbosa, inscrito al folio 53 del tomo160 de Rio Grande, finca #8,003, inscripción 5ta. FINCA 25,149: Dirección Física: Soledad Street Coner with 1 & 2 Streets, Pueblo Ward, Rio Grande, PR 00745. URBANA: Solar radicado frente a la calle Soledad del Municipio de Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de 174.67 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, en 15.10 metros con la calle 1; por el SUR, en 17.88 metros, con Betty Latorre; por el ESTE, en 12.18 metros, con un solar ocupado por el Sr. Benjamin Baez; por el OESTE, en 9.26 metros con la calle Soledad. Finca numero 25,149, inscrita al Tomo móvil 454 de Rio Grande, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección III. Tipo mínimo para la Primera Subasta la suma de $7,000.00. Tipo mínimo para la Segunda Subasta la suma de $4,666.67. Tipo mínimo para la Tercera Subasta la suma de $3,500.00. FINCA 4,572: Dirección Física: Soledad Street Coner with 1 & 2 Streets, Pueblo Ward, Rio

Grande, PR 00745. URBANA : Solar radicado frente a la Calle Soledad del Municipio de Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, con una superficie útil de 112.29 metros cuadrado. En lindes por el NORTE, en 19.20 metros, con el solar ocupado por la Sra. Dolores Millan: SUR, en 18.80 metros, con un solar ocupado por el Sr. Benjamin Baez; ESTE, en 5.75 metros, con otro solar ocupado por el Sr. Benjamin Baez, OESTE, en 6.40 metros, con la Calle Soledad. Finca numero 4,572, inscrita al Folio 189 del Tomo 86 de Rio Grande, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección III. Tipo mínimo para la Primera Subasta la suma de $7,000.00. Tipo mínimo para la Segunda Subasta la suma de $4,666.67. Tipo mínimo para la Tercera Subasta la suma de $3,500.00. FINCA 2,362: Dirección Física: Soledad Street Coner with 1 & 2 Streets, Pueblo Ward, Rio Grande, PR 00745.

URBANA: Solar radicado en la intersección de las Calles #2 y Calle Soledad municipio de Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de 256.00 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, en 25.60 metros con un solar municipal; por el SUR, en 25.60 metros con la calle #2; por el ESTE, en 10.00 metros, con un solar municipal ocupado por Candido Rodriguez; por el OESTE, en 10.00 metros, con la calle Soledad. Sobre este solar se ha edificado una casa terrera construida mitad madera y techo de zinc y mitada concreto con piso y techo del mismo material; mide 20’ de frente por 45, fondo, con la mitad del frente en madera y techo de zinc, y el resto de la casa en concreto.

Tiene sala-comedor, cocina, cuarto de baño y 5 dormitorios, con un garaje hacia el fondo, con salida a la calle #2 en bloques de hormigón, madera y zinc que mide 15’ pies de frente por 25’8 de fondo; una galería de concreto de 17’ de largo por 4’ de ancho hacia la colindancia Norte en la parte de concreto.

Finca numero 2,362, inscrita al folio 154 del tomo 46 de Rio Grande, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección III. Tipo mínimo para la Primera Subasta la suma de $7,000.00.

Tipo mínimo para la Segunda Subasta la suma de $4,666.67.

Tipo mínimo para la Tercera Subasta la suma de $3,500.00. El producto de la subasta se destinará a satisfacer al demandante hasta donde alcance, la SENTENCIA dictada a su favor, en el presente caso civil, a saber, asciende al 21 de enero de 2021, la suma de $470,612.72, de principal $216,666.89 de intereses, la suma de $995.63 de cargos por seguro de propiedad, mas $56,50.00 por concepto de honorarios de abogado, según pactados equivalentes al 10% del principal del pagare, más costas y

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gastos. Los intereses se continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total y solvento del principal a razón de $91.38 por día (“per diem”). Los intereses se continúan acumulando, hasta el saldo total de la deuda, para cubrir el principal adeudado, disponiéndose que si quedare algún remanente luego de pagarse las sumas antes mencionadas del mismo deberá ser depositado en la Secretaria del Tribunal para ser entregado a los demandados previa solicitud y orden del Tribunal. La venta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga o gravamen que afecte la mencionada finca. La adjudicación se hará al mejor postor, quien deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el acto mismo de la adjudicación, en efectivo (moneda del curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América), giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del alguacil del Tribunal. LA PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a efecto el día 8 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2022, para la finca (2,210) a las 9:30 de la mañana, para la finca (8,003) a las 10:00 de la mañana. Para la finca (25,149) a las 10:30 de la mañana, para la finca (4,572) a las 11:00 de la mañana, para la finca (2,362) a las 11:30 de la mañana, en la oficina del referido Alguacil, localizada en el Centro Judicial de Fajardo, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una SEGUNDA SUBASTA, la misma se llevará a efecto el día 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2022 , para finca (2,210) a las 9:30 de la mañana, para la finca (8,003) a las 10:00 de la mañana. Para la finca (25,149) a las 10:30 de la mañana, para la finca (4,572) a las 11:00 de la mañana, para la finca (2,362) a las 11:30 de la mañana, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una TERCERA SUBASTA la misma se llevará a efecto el día 22 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2022, para finca (2,210) a las 9:30 de la mañana, para la finca (8,003) a las 10:00 de la mañana. Para la finca (25,149) a las 10:30 de la mañana, para la finca (4,572) a las 11:00 de la mañana, para la finca (2,362) a las 11:30 de la mañana, en la oficina antes mencionada del Alguacil que suscribe. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente; se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor, todo ello a tenor con lo dispone el Articulo 104 de la Ley Núm. 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015 conocida como “Ley del Registro de la Propiedad Inmueble del Estado Libre

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

Se entenderá, que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. EXPIDO, el presente EDICTO, en Fajardo, Puerto Rico, hoy día 28 de junio de 2022. Jorge A. Ortiz Estrada, Alguacil Regional Interino #622. Sandraliz Martínez Torres, Alguacil Auxiliar #737, División De Subastas, Tribunal De Primera Instancia, Sala Superior De Fajardo.

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Parte Demandante Vs.

BENIGNO RUIZ SOTO, TCC BENIGNO RUIZ, SU ESPOSA NELLY CLAUDIO LOPEZ, TCC NELLY RUIZ Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR ÉSTOS

Parte Demandados Civil Núm.: CA2021CV02361.

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

ANUNCIO DE SUBASTA. El suscribiente, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Carolina, a los demandados de epígrafe y al público en general hace saber que los autos y documentos del caso de epígrafe estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables y que venderá en pública subasta al mejor postor, en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América en efectivo, cheque certificado, o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en mi oficina en este Tribunal el derecho que tenga la parte demandada en el inmueble que se relaciona más adelante para pagar la SENTENCIA por $167,483.11 de balance principal, el cual se compone de un primer principal por la suma de $163,430.98 y un segundo principal por lasuma de $4,052.13, más los intereses adeudados sobre dicho principal de $163,430.98 , y computados al 7.25% anual hasta su total pago y completo pago; más el 5% computado sobre cada mensualidad; cargos por demora devengados, más la suma de $19,000.00 como cantidad estipulada para honorarios de abogado, pactada en la escritura de hipoteca; y cuales quiera otras sumas que por cualesquiera concepto legal se devenguen hasta el día de la subasta. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: Apartamento número C guion trescientos seis (C-306) localizado en el tercer piso del edificio C del Condominio Costa del Mar en el municipio de Loíza, Puerto Rico, con un área superficial de quinientos ochenta y seis punto noventa y cinco (586.95) pies cuadrados, equivalentes a cincuenta y cuatro punto cincuenta y tres (54.53) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con elemento exterior, en una distancia de veinticuatro pies seis pulgadas (24’ 6”), equivalentes a siete punto cuarenta y seis (7.46) metros; por el SUR, con pared medianera que lo separa del apartamento C guion trescientos siete (C-307) en una distancia de veinticuatro pies seis pulgadas (24’ 6”), equivalente a siete punto cuarenta y seis (7.46) metros; por el ESTE, con elemento exterior, en una distancia de veinticuatro pies (24’), equivalentes a siete punto treinta y uno (7.31) metros, y por el OESTE, con pasillo común limitado a los apartamentos C guion trescientos cinco (C-305) y C guion trescientos seis (C306) del edificio C, en veinticuatro pies (24’), equivalentes a siete punto treinta y uno (7.31) metros. Consta de dos niveles y está dividido en los siguientes elementos, sala-comedor, co-

cina, un cuarto y su closet, un baño y un balcón. Contiene un calentador de agua y gabinetes de cocina. La puerta principal de entrada de este apartamento está situada en su lindero Oeste y por ella se sale al pasillo común limitado y luego al área del proyecto. Tiene una participación de punto nueve ocho cinco por ciento (.985%) en los elementos comunes generales. Se le asigna como elemento común limitado un área de sesenta y siete punto treinta y cinco (67.35) metros cuadrados, localizado en la azotea del edificio, cuyo acceso es a través de una escalera espiral localizada dentro del mismo apartamento, así como limitado a los apartamentos del tercer piso, localizado en la azotea del edificio. Se le asigna dos estacionamientos con el número C guion trescientos (C-306).

Elementos comunes limitados a once punto ocho dos cero nueve por cientos (11.8209%), en torno al pasillo, tres punto nueve cuatro cero tres por ciento (3.9403%) en torno a las escaleras, once punto ocho dos cero nueve por cientos (11.8209%) en la azotea por ser apartamento de esquina. Inscrito al folio doscientos dieciocho (218) del tomo doscientos dieciocho (218), finca número diez mil trescientos diez (10310), Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección III. Dirección Física: 306 C A Cond. Costamar Beach Cond., Loíza, Puerto Rico 00772. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo el día 12 DE AGOSTO DE 2022, A LAS 2:00 DE LA TARDE, y servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la suma de $198,000.00 sin admitirse oferta inferior. En el caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en la primera subasta, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 19 DE AGOSTO DE 2022, A LAS 2:00 DE LA TARDE y el precio mínimo para esta segunda subasta será el de dos terceras partes del precio mínimo establecido para la primera subasta, o a sea la suma de $132,000.00. Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 26 DE AGOSTO DE 2022, A LAS 2:00 DE LA TARDE y el tipo mínimo para esta tercera subasta será la mitad del precio establecido para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $99,000.00. El mejor postor deberá pagar el importe de su oferta en efecto, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse el inmueble al acreedor hipotecario dentro de los diez días siguientes a la fecha de la última subasta, si así lo estimase conveniente, por la to-

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

(Art. 102 (1) de la Ley núm.

210-2015). Expedido el presente en Carolina, Puerto Rico a 27 de junio de 2022. Héctor L. Peña Rodríguez, Alguacil Del Tribunal Primera Instancia, Sala De Carolina.

DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA REGIÓN JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN SALA SUPERIOR

MERCHANT ADVANCE, LLC. Demandante, Vs.

HEALTHY WAY HOLDINGS, INC., ET AL.

Demandados Civil Núm.: BY2022CV00343.

Salón: 501. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO / INCUMPLIMIENTO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO.

A: MAGDA C. RODRÍGUEZ RODRÍGUEZ, POR SÍ Y COMO PARTE DE LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA CON FÉLIX A. PEÑA FERNÁNDEZ. URB. PASEO LOS CORALES 655 CALLE MAR DE CORTES, DORADO P.R. 00646-4524; PMB 213, 425 CARR. 693 STE 1, DORADO P.R. 00646; PMB 213, 428 CARR. 693 STE 1, DORADO P.R. 00646; PO BOX 364562, SAN JUAN, PR 00936-4562.

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

Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), la cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda o cualquier otro sin más citarle ni oírle, si el tribunal en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. El sistema SUMAC notificará copia al abogado de la parte demandante, el Lcdo. Kenmuel J. Ruiz López cuya dirección es: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección kenmuel.riuz@orf-law.com y a la dirección notificaciones@orflaw.com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy día 19 de mayo de 2022.

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Circling the bases as baseball nears its midpoint

By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN

T

he All-Star break has typically been used to split up baseball’s first and second halves. While that has always been misleading — teams often play around 90 games in the first half, leaving only 72 for the second half — it is even more extreme this season as the All-Star Game won’t be held until July 19, the latest it has been played in a full season since 1977.

As teams should reach their actual midpoint of 81 games early this week, it is a good time to look around the majors for the most intriguing plotlines to a season that had seemed in jeopardy of not being played as recently as early March.

One of these pitchers is not like the others A look at this season’s ERA leaders shows a bright future for the game. Tony Gonsolin, 28, a breakout star for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his fourth season, was leading the majors with a 1.54 ERA through Friday. Shane McClanahan, 25, a secondyear starter for the Tampa Bay Rays, led the American League at 1.77. Eight of the top 10 were under 30, the youngest of whom, Alek Manoah of the Toronto Blue Jays, is a serious contender for the AL Cy Young Award at 24.

And then there is Justin Verlander.

Coming off a two-season stretch in which he pitched a total of six innings because of injuries, Verlander, the 39-year-old ace of the Houston Astros, was fourth in the majors with a 2.03 ERA and was the first pitcher to reach 10 wins. Perhaps most impressively, the second oldest active player in the AL was also second in the league in innings pitched.

That would be a surprise for most aging pitchers after a long absence, but somehow makes perfect sense for Verlander, a throwback starter who has topped 200 innings 12 times.

The chase for 62 Aaron Judge just keeps hitting home runs. Judge, the New York Yankees’ supersize slugger, placed an enormous bet on himself this offseason, turning down a $213.5 million contract extension, and has proceeded to have what is looking like a career season.

Through Friday he was hitting .286 with 29 home runs and 59 runs batted in while leading his team to the best record in the majors.

Barring catastrophe, it looks like Judge’s bet will pay off.

The 2022 E.R.A. leaderboard is littered with 20-somethings, but Justin Verlander, the second-oldest active player in the American League, was fourth on the list through Friday.

The question is how much better things could get from here. Through Thursday, he had been keeping pace with Babe Ruth’s 1927 season (29 home runs in his first 75 games) and was just off the pace of Roger Maris’ 1961 season (30 in 75). Whether you choose to view Maris as the legitimate single-season record-holder or not — everyone with more than his 61 homers in a season has been connected to performanceenhancing drugs — the fact that Judge has a chance of breaking the Yankees’ franchise mark is reason enough to get excited.

Moving up as he says goodbye The Albert Pujols Farewell Tour is wreaking havoc on the record books, and inspiring quite a few smiles, even if the aging slugger was only hitting .193 through Friday.

Pujols had chipped in 23 hits, passing Eddie Collins and Paul Molitor to move up to ninth on the career list. He had added 39 total bases, passing Willie Mays for third place. And with 41 games played, he had passed, in succession, Dave Winfield, Barry Bonds, Cal Ripken Jr. and Mays to move into eighth. If he were to add at least 22 more games in the second half of the season, he would leapfrog Stan Musial, Eddie Murray and Ty Cobb as well, finishing fifth on that career list.

Unfortunately, Pujols’ goal of being the fourth player with 700 home runs looks like it will remain out of reach. He is 17 short and doesn’t have the playing time, or the consistency, for that to be realistic.

The rise of Clay Holmes The most valuable reliever in baseball is not his team’s closer — at least not officially. Through Friday, Clay Holmes, a breakout star for the Yankees, had put together a 0.49 ERA in 36 2/3 innings, with 38 strikeouts, and he led all major league relievers with 2.0 wins above replacement. Despite that, he could soon lose his interim gig finishing games because Aroldis Chapman, a fireballing left-hander whose salary is 16 times higher than Holmes’, was activated from the injured list Friday.

With Chapman, 34, eligible for free agency this offseason, and Holmes, 29, just entering his arbitration years, the Yankees appear to have a succession plan in place — that worked out well when Mariano Rivera arrived in the waning days of John Wetteland. But the next few months could be awkward if Holmes continues to outpitch Chapman, but is doing it during the eighth inning.

Defense counts Paul Goldschmidt of the St. Louis Cardinals had 4.3 wins above replacement through Friday. Mike Trout and Shohei

Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels each had 4.0, while Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres had 3.9. Those superstars were all looking up at Tommy Edman, a middle infielder for the Cardinals, who was somewhat inexplicably leading all position players with 4.4 WAR, according to Baseball Reference.

Edman’s stat line doesn’t jump out. He was hitting .268 with a .340 on-base percentage and .397 slugging percentage. He was 19 of 22 in stolen base attempts, had hit seven home runs and he was leading his league in only one standard category: runs scored, with 58.

But WAR includes defense, and Edman has been putting on a show, leading the majors with 2.1 defensive WAR thanks to a fairly incredible 11 defensive runs saved in 43 starts at second base and another five in 30 starts at shortstop.

There is no place like home The Oakland Athletics have been building up and tearing down teams for generations. Going back to 1901, they have won 100 or more games 10 times, capturing nine World Series titles, but they have lost 100 or more games 16 times.

This year’s club appears destined to make it 17 100-loss seasons, and while that’s hardly surprising considering their offseason fire sale, the way they are doing it is notable.

Through Friday, they were 8-28 at home, putting them on pace to lose 63 games at Oakland Coliseum, which would shatter the record for home losses of 59, which is shared by the 1939 St. Louis Browns and the 2019 Detroit Tigers. Even the lowly 1962 New York Mets only lost 58 at home.

Subway Series Vol. 2?

The Yankees have been the best team in baseball this season, both in record and run differential, and for much of the year they were joined at the top by the Mets, who had cruised along as the top National League team despite injuries to pitchers Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom.

A recent downturn on offense, however, has the Mets fading. They have already been overtaken by the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the NL, and the Atlanta Braves are trying to sneak up and steal the NL East title once again.

Perhaps the return of Scherzer from his rehab stint with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies can be what gets the Mets back on track.

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Swiatek, the world No. 1, falls at Wimbledon, ending a long win streak

Iga Swiatek during her third-round match against France’s Alizé Cornet.

By MATTHEW FUTTERMAN

I

ga Swiatek, the world No. 1 and the top seed at Wimbledon, did something she had not done in more than four months this past weekend. She lost a tennis match.

Swiatek, 21, a two-time Grand Slam champion from Poland, lost in the third round to Alizé Cornet, a veteran Frenchwoman, 6-4, 6-2, ending her winning streak at 37 matches, one of the longest in modern women’s tennis.

Swiatek, though, did not lose Saturday’s match so much as Cornet won it, emphatically even.

Playing with strapping on her left thigh, Cornet came out swinging hard, matching Swiatek’s power and taking advantage of the Polish champion’s discomfort on grass.

After losing the first set, Swiatek seemed to right things quickly, and surged to a 2-0 lead. But Cornet reeled off six straight games with Swiatek losing the final point with a forehand into the middle of the net.

Swiatek shook hands with her opponent, quickly stowed her rackets and headed for the exit of the No. 1 court, where she had been pushed to three sets by a relative unknown only two days earlier.

She waved and gave a thumbs-up to the crowd as she walked, then stopped to sign autographs before leaving.

The result had a familiar feel for Cornet. In 2014, she beat Serena Williams, then the world No. 1 and the top seed at the tournament, on the same No. 1 court.

That was relatively early in her career. Eight years later,

in just 93 minutes, she pulled off another monumental upset and made the second week of a Grand Slam for the second time this year. Then, fittingly, she compared herself to another French favorite.

“Like good wine,” she told the crowd. “Good wine ages well.”

Cornet faces Croatian native Ajla Tomljanovi of Australia in the round of 16 this morning.

The afternoon was really about Swiatek, though.

Anyone who has ever picked up a racket knows the most basic adage of the game — it is hard to win a tennis match but incredibly easy to lose one. A few errant shots, a bad quarter-hour of serving, the briefest lapses of concentration, and one set and then another slips away in what feels like minutes. Hopelessness sets in, and getting off the court as quickly as possible can feel like the best and only alternative, even though it isn’t.

Hopelessness, however, was not what led to Swiatek’s demise Saturday. It was Cornet. A fearless opponent can be just as fatal.

That is just part of what made Swiatek’s accomplishments during the first half of this year, in an era of women’s tennis when the competition is intense from the first round of nearly every tournament, so remarkable.

Swiatek lost to Jelena Ostapenko, the free-swinging Latvian, on Feb. 16 in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships. Since then she has won six consecutive singles titles, including her second French Open. She won three tournaments

at the Masters 1,000 level, just below the Grand Slams.

In March and April she won the so-called Sunshine Double — the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, and the Miami Open. Only three other women had done that before. At the French Open, she lost just one set. Other players talked about just trying to get past the one-hour mark on the court with her. Many failed.

Swiatek, though, always figured the grass court season might spell the end of her streak. She is most comfortable taking balls on the rise and using her topspin and her power to put opponents on the back foot from the very first moments of the match.

After she won the French Open in early June, she faced the choice of playing a warm-up tournament or two to get more comfortable on her least favorite surface or taking a break and arriving at Wimbledon feeling refreshed. She chose to rest and hoped that her cresting confidence would help her solve the puzzle of grass. It did not.

In practice, her timing was off. In matches, balls skidded along the grass instead of bouncing into her strike zone, taking her most potent weapon, that topspin power, out of her quiver, forcing her to play more conservatively.

On Saturday afternoon, she reverted to Plan A, trying to hit Cornet off the court. Unable to control the ball, she dropped the first three games against a player who truly believed she could do the thing that had not been done in a long while.

Swiatek rallied her way onto the scoreboard, but Cornet never gave up the advantage and finished off the first set with an emphatic overhead. She then left the court before the start of the second set, leaving Swiatek to sit in her chair and ponder her fate.

In the second set, Swiatek went back to Plan A and surged to a 2-0 lead, but before long she had fallen out of her groove once more. On break point in the fifth game, Cornet jumped on a second serve and laced a forehand down the line. Swiatek dropped her chin and walked to her chair for the changeover.

From there, the only question was whether Cornet could stay solid enough to get across the finish line. The answer came quickly.

“Usually when I’m coming back, I have some kind of a plan, and I know what to change,” Swiatek said. “Here I didn’t know. I was confused. On grass courts, everything happens so quickly.”

Cornet won the next three games and 12 of the final 14 points.

“I didn’t tank it, but I just didn’t know what to do,” Swiatek said.

Swiatek will get a bit more rest now. Before long, though, she will journey to North America for the hardcourt season.

Clay still reigns in her mind, but after she won the Miami Open in April, two weeks after winning Indian Wells, she said hard courts were a very, very close second.

Another streak could be in the offing. Few would be surprised. And if not, she will always have 37.

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

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

Crossword

Answers on page 30

Wordsearch

GAMES

HOROSCOPE Aries

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(Mar 21-April 20)

Protective qualities can emerge, and may be very noticeable as the radiant Sun continues in Cancer and your home zone. You’ll be in the mood to bring positive change to your domestic set-up, clearing the air and creating a nurturing atmosphere. As this lifegiving planet makes a lingering tie with Jupiter, you might learn something that inspires a dive into your family tree.

Libra

(Sep 24-Oct 23)

A blazing focus in a highflying zone, could prove inspirational. Grasping an opportunity now, might coincide with a change of direction that is welcome and very timely. The glowing Sun encourages you to liaise with those who pull the strings. And with Jupiter still in the picture, who knows how far things can go if you make a little effort. You may even surprise yourself, Libra

Taurus

(April 21-May 21)

Scorpio

Gemini

(May 22-June 21)

Sagittarius

(Nov 23-Dec 21)

Capricorn

(Dec 22-Jan 20)

Someone may seem to give good advice, but the Sun and its lingering tie to Jupiter, suggests you really do know best. Listen to your instincts Taurus, and you can’t go wrong. In a day or so when Mercury enters your communication zone, you’ll make more use of your sixth sense. A clear signal regarding what works and what doesn’t, could greatly aid decision-making.

With a solar emphasis on the sign of Cancer and your money zone, this can be an opportunity to look at your spending habits, and perhaps to amend your budget. Decisions may not be based so much on logic, but might be linked to more instinctual feelings.

You could find it difficult to give up those items that feed your deeper needs though Gemini, even if it saves you money.

Cancer

(June 22-July 23)

(Oct 24-Nov 22)

Taking up a challenge could appeal, especially if it gives you the option to try something fresh. New ideas may be stirring within you Scorpio, and they might be a call to move out of your comfort zone and seize an opportunity. With a focus on your sector of far horizons, a restless urge can find you eagerly exploring a different direction. It’s time to align with your destiny.

Ready to move in powerful circles? You have a chance to break the ice, and link up with someone you’d like to be better acquainted with. While this can be a time of gathering information and making new connections, you might also be ready to engage in conversations that may soothe and heal. The chance to talk something over could leave you uplifted.

A desire to dip into your creative well and bring up ideas that shimmer with promise, can grow stronger.

As the Sun continues in your sign, you’ll feel an urge to share your plans, and find a way to make them a reality. As this beaming orb still angles towards jovial Jupiter, something you say or a promise you make, could lead to a bigger opportunity than you thought possible.

You’re in a phase when teamwork and partnering with others, could help you complete something that you aren’t able to manage alone. With the Sun in Cancer, and Mercury moving in very soon, this can also be a good time for negotiation, and for smoothing over any disagreements. You’ll also be influenced by someone’s recent experiences, and greatly inspired by them.

Leo

Aquarius

(July 24-Aug 23)

(Jan 21-Feb 19)

The Cancer Sun might connect you with your emotions, especially those that are at a deeper level. This could kickstart a process of discovery, that leads to resolving a personal or relationship issue. Are there matters hanging over you? With so much going on, you may be tempted to ignore them. But sorting them out can lay the foundation for easier times ahead.

Although Venus in your leisure zone can continue to fuel your creativity and fun side, you’re very aware there’s work to do. The Sun in your lifestyle zone, encourages you to make plans and goals for every area of your life, from work to wellness to relationships and time out. If your days have been lopsided, this strategy could allow for physical, mental and emotional satisfaction.

Virgo

Pisces

(Aug 24-Sep 23)

The Sun’s presence in your social zone, means your social life is at a peak, and you’ll benefit from doing more sharing and connecting. This phase will be ramped up when Mercury, your guide planet, moves in over the next day or so. You’ll feel a heartfelt connection with certain people, and there’s a chance that whether work or pleasure is involved, they’ll soon feel like family.

(Feb 20-Mar 20)

The coming weeks can be a great opportunity for showcasing your creative work. With a lively emphasis on your leisure sector, it’s time to make the most of the talents you were born with. You’ll also be very sensitive to other people’s needs, and your caring and compassionate side could net you many new friends. Looking for romance? It may be nearer than you think, Pisces.

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CARTOONS

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Wizard of Id

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