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uis Manuel Irizarry Pabón was suspended on Wednesday from his duties as mayor of Ponce by the Disciplinary Administrative Processing Unit of the Office of the Special Independent Prosecutor Panel (OPFEI by its Spanish initials).

As reported by the STAR, the mayor was indicted on Tuesday after Judge Adria Cruz Cruz found cause for arrest against him on charges brought by the Office of the Special Independent Prosecutor (OFEI).

Later on Tuesday, Popular Democratic Party (PDP) President Jesús Manuel Ortiz said Irizarry Pabón would be removed from all his political positions in the party.

The OFEI filed four charges against Irizarry Pabón, for which he presented himself at the office in Hato Rey Wednesday morning to be booked for alleged unjustified enrichment and violations of the Government Ethics Law. Since April, the OFEI has been investigating Irizarry Pabón, based on the recommendation of the Department of Justice. The report from the agency’s Division of Public Integrity and Comptroller Affairs suggests that the mayor may have violated the Government Ethics Act and the Political Campaign Finance Control Act. The case began with an email sent toYesmínValdivieso, Comptroller of Puerto Rico, in which it was alleged that the mayor instructed municipal officials to solicit monetary

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contributions from trust employees and those affiliated with the PDP. The complaint also suggests that the money raised was used to cover Irizarry Pabón’s election campaign expenses and other expenses.

“Definitely, this is a conspiracy against this mayor, by people who, at the right time, are going to be proven to have committed crimes,” said Irizarry Pabón upon leaving the court hearing on Tuesday.

As reported by the STAR on Wednesday, the charges filed by the OFEI include two violations of Article 4.2 of the Government Ethics Act, related to required financial reporting, and two violations of Article 251 of the Penal Code for illicit enrichment. The court is presided over by Judge Adria Cruz Cruz.

“The comptroller of elections determined that the loan was a campaign loan and that the contributions or money that was used to pay it back was campaign contributions.

So, it wasn’t a personal loan,” said the mayor’s attorney José Andreu Fuentes. “Look, the mayor put more than 60% of the campaign money out of his pocket into his campaign.

He put more than $100,000 of his money out of pocket to pay for his own campaign. So, tell me where the $30,000 comes from? He did put in a hundred and something thousand dollars to pay for his campaign. How is it possible that for $30,000 and it is not $30,000 of what was imputed to him, it is $6,000 of contributions to pay that loan. The loan established by the Comptroller of Elections was a campaign loan because it was deposited in the campaign. Now, why wasn’t it deposited in full? Wait for the hearing to see it.

Because who got the money? Let’s see, it wasn’t the mayor.”

Cruz, of the Ponce Court, determined cause for arrest on the four counts and set a bail of $20,000.

Irizarry Pabón was booked on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

The preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 16.

“What happens is that this is not a case as the defense intends to bring it, a case of political donations,” Special Prosecutor Zulma Fuster said in response to questions from the press. “Employees here were not making a voluntary donation. Here the employees were forced by the mayor; they were [given] specific instructions from the mayor that they had to repay [a] loan and it was not a campaign loan, it was a personal loan as you could see from the evidence.

A loan that he originated in Banco Popular and was signed by him and the obligation was his, it was not the campaign committee or anyone else’s, it was his, personal.”

“Well, I didn’t say it, the loan documents say it,” she added. “Here are 23 affidavits including many from employees saying that the mayor gave them instructions.”

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Governor proclaims November as Adoption Month

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Gov. Pedro Pierluisi called on citizens to consider adoption during Adoption Month, emphasizing that it is a rewarding love alternative for both parties.

ov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia on Wednesday proclaimed November as Adoption Month, in an event where 14 families made the adoption of minors official.

“As a people, we want a family for every boy, girl and young person in our land; a family that loves, protects and guides them along the path of good,” Pierluisi said in a written statement.

Family Secretary Ciení Rodríguez Troche highlighted the excitement of the minors and the commitment to creating new families.

“I am a witness to the blessing

of these families when they meet and create an emotional bond based on love,” she said.

During the event, the stories of Jessica Rivera and José García, who adopted 7-year-old Josnier, and Bianca Withcolck and Jorge Ginestre, adoptive parents of 10-year-old Abigail and 9-year-old Ithan, were shared.

Glenda Gerena Ríos, head of the Families and Children Administration (ADFAN by its Spanish acronym), pointed out that adoption provides confidence to minors in state custody.

“At ADFAN we promote the adoption of older children and groups of siblings,” Gerena Ríos said. “This

year we have achieved projects that promote adoption and several minors have found a home.”

The governor urged those interested in adopting to contact the Family Department’s Auxiliary Administration for Foster Care and Adoption. Currently, there are 312 families registered in the State Voluntary Adoption Registry, and 146 minors ready for adoption, of which 109 are over 8 years old.

Pierluisi called on citizens to consider adoption during Adoption Month, emphasizing that it is a rewarding love alternative for both parties.

Telecommunications Bureau launches probe into Liberty Mobile

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he Telecommunications Bureau (TB) of the Public Service Regulatory Board announced Wednesday it will investigate Liberty Mobile with regard to the integration process of clients previously served by AT&T Puerto Rico.

TB accepted a request presented by the Independent Office for Consumer Protection (OIPC by its Spanish initials) to investigate the problems that an undetermined number of mobile telephone customers have faced due to the migration of customers to Liberty Mobile from AT&T, which stopped operating

in Puerto Rico a few years ago.

The OIPC reported in the request that, as has been publicly reported, in recent weeks an undefined number of customers have experienced problems with their cellular communication service due to the update and integration process carried out by Liberty. It also indicated that senior company officials have offered statements in the media acknowledging that they are updating their systems and that, as a consequence, some consumers have experienced inconveniences with their service.

Some of the issues consumers have faced include temporary service interrup-

tions, complete interruption of incoming and outgoing calling service, no internet service, no text messaging service, text messages and emails not reaching their recipient, and inability to use “roaming” services when they are outside of Puerto Rico, among others.

“The TB, in compliance with its ministerial duty, requires that Liberty Mobile present a report on the situation and in response to the proposals presented by the OIPC within 20 days from receipt of the resolution and order,” added TB Chairman Rafael Otaño.

“We also asked the OIPC for a detailed report expanding on the approaches presented, such as statistics and calls answered from affected

citizens, and any other related information.”

The TB, in its Resolution and Order in case JRT-2006-OA-0005, orders all telecommunications companies to have the “Know Your Rights” sign visible in all their establishments.

The OIPC began the process to investigate Liberty’s handling of the integration before and after the migration, the number of affected consumers, the process of adequately notifying those customers (before and after the event), the corrective measures used by Liberty, the existence of any mitigation plan and the compensation to consumers for the damages suffered.

Bill would establish annual day spotlighting help for elderly with tech challenges

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Rep. Jesús Hernández Arroyo

istrict 26 Rep. Jesús Hernández Arroyo filed legislation that seeks to declare the first Friday of October of each year as a day dedicated to assisting the elderly with the challenges of high technology.

The legislation also promotes activities to acknowledge, educate and highlight the benefits of guiding and supporting the senior population in technological aspects.

“The digital age is a reality that concerns us all and it is worrying that our seniors have been left behind on this issue,” Hernández Arroyo said. “Hence the importance of encouraging this population to be in contact with technology so that they can maintain communication with their loved ones and carry out any governmental or personal procedure. This, without a doubt, will help improve their emotional health so that they can function socially, and will make life easier for our elderly.”

The lawmaker pointed out there are many pieces of legislation for the benefit of the island’s senior population, but unfortunately, very few are in force.

“It is time to give back a little of how much our seniors have contributed,” Hernández Arroyo said. “Through this piece of legislation … we promote the integration of all government and international efforts and legislative measures to make our seniors self-sufficient and tempered to modern times.”

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Not too early Firefighters Bureau promotes safe Christmas celebrations

By RICHARD GUTIÉRREZ richardsanjuanstar@gmail.com

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hile it’s not exactly time yet, as Mariah Carey would say before singing her hit single “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” Christmas is getting closer and closer, with November finally beginning on Wednesday.

With Christmas comes a long stretch of celebrations, which usually involve a lot of lighting to set up around the house. If the lighting isn’t handled properly, this could inevitably cause accidents that could cause irreparable damage to a house or even worse, to someone’s life.

That is why The Puerto Rico Firefighters Bureau (NCBPR by its Spanish initials is promoting safe Christmas celebrations through an ad campaign, which launched Wednesday. The campaign is known as “Safe Christmas,” which has a TV commercial as a public service announcement, a radio ad, and content for social media platforms. The announcement and launch of the public service announcement was provided via a press conference.

“We want a happy Christmas without incidents to regret due to a fire,” said NCBPR Commissioner Marcos Concepción Tirado at the press conference. “Last year in our visits to communities and shopping centers, citizens welcomed our message; that is why this year we are going out into the streets again with valuable advice that prevents fires from happening and tarnishing this very

important celebration in Puerto Rico. Christmas is the time of year where we get together as a family to enjoy the holidays, so it is important to follow our recommendations.”

Public Safety Secretary Alexis Torres, who was also at the press conference, was asked if the same strategy was going to be used in other departments “It doesn’t matter where this message comes from, what matters is that the message is conveyed so that everyone can learn from this message and people learn from their experiences so that they don’t happen again,” Torres said. “Every agency has their own work plan. I know many of them that have different campaigns, but I can say the Firefighters Bureau has been doing this since 2021, visiting many different places, and eventually, our ultimate goal would be to someday have a full-on caravan throughout the entire island.”

Why was the ad campaign delivered so long before Christmas? Concepción Tirado: “People in Puerto Rico tend to decorate a lot earlier. In later years we’ve had the campaign in the middle of November instead of the beginning. This year we are focusing on bringing the campaign a little earlier in the month, because we are certain that people start decorating for Christmas quite early in November.”

“We receive statistics every month; however, I am hoping that this campaign becomes a starting point to reduce the fires during Christmas,” the island fire chief added. “We are very much hoping for a change in that department.”

The firefighters shared plenty of advice regarding taking proper care, via the press conference and throughout the ad

The Puerto Rico Firefighters Bureau’s “Safe Christmas” campaign has a TV commercial as a public service announcement, a radio ad, and content for social media platforms. (Photo by Richard Gutiérrez/The San Juan Daily Star)

campaign, which has a rather enjoyable Puerto Rican Christmas feel to it and includes ample advice to people. For example: “If you use a gas stove to make your Christmas dinners, do not alter the cylinders, their seals and certification labels. Make sure that the cylinders purchased for exchange comply with the regulations, provide security to the tank area, and do not make homemade installations.”

Also: “When buying a natural Christmas tree, choose one with fresh, green needles that do not fall off. If the lights come into contact with a dry tree, it is very likely to cause a fire. In addition, remember that the tree must be watered every day.”

San Juan simplifies purchasing & bidding processes

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an Juan Mayor Miguel Romero Lugo has announced measures aimed at simplifying and expanding the procurement processes within the municipal administration. Businesses and companies interested in offering goods and services through auctions can now register for free in the Capital City Bidders Register. Previously, there was a $250 registration fee for merchants and entrepreneurs. However, following the approval of municipal ordinances 5 and 7 in 2023, which were passed on Aug. 15 and Aug. 24 of this year, respectively, the registration fee has been eliminated.

The primary objective of the initiative is to strengthen and standardize the administrative structure of the capital city. It aims to provide the necessary infrastructure to acquire equipment, services, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to citizens at competitive prices. Additionally, it encourages the participation of more local businesses in the bidding processes. Romero Lugo has called

on merchants to take advantage of the public policy initiative by registering for the Capital City Bidders Register.

To register, interested parties can download the application from the municipal portal at www.sanjuan.pr/avisospublicos. Information regarding the municipal ordinances can be accessed on the municipal legislature’s portal: www.legislaturamunicipal.pr.

Once a merchant or entrepreneur completes their registration in the Bidders Register, they receive an active certification, allowing them to participate in procurement

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processes for goods and services organized by the Municipality of San Juan’s Auction Board.

This participation covers various aspects, such as purchases, auctions, and requests for proposals (RFPs), depending on the category they have registered for.

It is important to note that, in accordance with the regulations, any company or business that wins an auction or secures a proposal to supply goods or services to the municipal administration of San Juan must hold an active certification in the Bidders Register.

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PRIDCO files for Title VI bankruptcy

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he Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) has filed for Title VI bankruptcy to restructure some $189.6 million in bonded debt.

The amount of the bonded debt will suffer virtually no cuts but will have extended maturities.

The Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) provides for two types of debt restructuring. One is through Title III, which is similar to an ordinary bankruptcy process. The other mechanism, PROMESA’s Title VI, requires that all groups of creditors accept the debt plan before the court can confirm it, and is primarily aimed at financial debt, not pensions or other types of claims.

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

replacement debt for the rest of their bonds. The debt would carry coupons of 7.0% to 8.8% and PRIDCO would have the chance to extend the repayment length.

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

The rent paid by companies using PRIDCO structures is used to pay for PRIDCO bonds. The leases -- made to “large, well-established” U.S. and foreign companies -- were “fully competitive and highly attractive” compared with other options, according to the 2003 official statement.

A deal to restructure PRIDCO’s debt has been under discussion since 2019 to pay about 94 cents on the dollar. The restructuring support agreement fell through in April 2021, and bondholders sued, voluntarily dismissing the case months

Under Title VI restructuring, the amount of PRIDCO’s bonded debt will suffer virtually no cuts but will have extended maturities. later when PRIDCO agreed to a forbearance agreement that included interest-only monthly debt service payments, the application said. At the time, GoldenTree Asset Management held the majority of the bonds.

Resident commissioner announces additional GOP support for status bill

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esident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón announced Wednesday that U.S. Reps. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) and Bill Posey (R-Fla.), and James Moylan, the delegate from the U.S. territory of Guam, joined as co-sponsors of House Resolution (HR) 2757, the Puerto Rico Status Act, which was co-authored by the resident commissioner.

“I’ve always said that increasing support for the statehood cause would be a central part of my legislative agenda, and we’ve done that,” González Colón said. “I am grateful that my colleagues Malliotakis, with whom I have been working since 2021, and Moylan, with whom I serve on the Committee on Natural Resources, have supported this important bill for American citizens in Puerto Rico.”

“In addition, thank you to my colleague Posey for

Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón his continued support of our status agenda, first by supporting my bill, HR 1522, voting in favor of the passage

of the Puerto Rico Status Act in the House of Representatives last year,” the resident commissioner added. “I will continue to steadily gather support inside and outside Congress for the aspirations for equality expressed by our people, according to the mandate we were given when they overwhelmingly supported statehood in the November 2020 plebiscite.”

Last week, after holding talks and meetings with congressmen in the U.S. capital, González Colón announced that Reps. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.), and delegate Amata Coleman Radewagen of American Samoa also joined as co-sponsors of the measure.

With a bipartisan effort led by the resident commissioner, the Puerto Rico Status Act was approved in the U.S. House of Representatives in the previous Congress.

This year, González Colón reintroduced the measure with bipartisan support among Democrats and Republicans.

Project to revive dry dock at Roosevelt Roads announced

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he Roosevelt Roads Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) unveiled a project that aims to give developers and operators in the maritime industry the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the vessel maintenance, repair and retrofit industry. The initiative seeks a highly qualified developer to design, build, operate and finance the rehabilitation and operation of the dry dock located at the facilities of the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Base in Ceiba.

LRA Executive Director Joel A. Pizá Batiz expressed enthusiasm for the proposal, highlighting the significant impact that such a project could have on the local economy.

“This opportunity will not only foster the creation of specialized

jobs in the region, but will also position Puerto Rico as an American alternative in the boat maintenance, repair and remodeling industry in the Caribbean,” he said.

The project, which is backed by private capital, aims to create a world-class facility that will offer services to commercial vessels, including yachts and mega yachts.

The request for proposals documents are available on the LRA website (www.rooseveltroads.pr.gov). The deadline to complete the Bidder Registration Form to participate in the proposal is Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. (AST). Registration is mandatory to participate.

The LRA invited qualified bidders to participate in the project, which it said will not only strengthen the maritime industry in the Project aims to revive dry dock operation region, but also positively impact the local community and economy. at Roosevelt Roads

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Johnson’s Israel aid bill sets stage for a clash over security assistance

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.

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peaker Mike Johnson’s decision to force a stand-alone vote on aid for Israel, peeling off a request from the Biden administration for money from Ukraine and coupling it with spending cuts, has set up a confrontation between the House and Senate over how to fund U.S. allies during the conflicts.

Johnson, R-La., who has personally voted against sending military aid to Kyiv, released a $14 billion aid bill for Israel on Monday. It includes a provision that would rescind the same amount of money earmarked for the Internal Revenue Service as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, a key piece of President Joe Biden’s agenda.

Biden has asked Congress to pass a $105 billion aid package for Israel and Ukraine that also has funds for Taiwan and border security in the United States. But Johnson spurned that request, in an acknowledgment of how toxic funding for Ukraine has become among Republicans.

And while a bill to help fund Israel in its war against Hamas would likely have mustered an overwhelming bipartisan vote, Johnson went one step further, injecting a provision that would roll back a top priority of Biden and Democrats that experts said would increase the nation’s debt.

In an interview Tuesday on Fox News’ “Outnumbered,” Johnson conceded that the provision could erode bipartisan support for the aid package, but he essentially dared Democrats to vote against supporting Israel.

“If you put this to the American people and weigh the two needs, I think they will say standing with Israel and protecting the innocent is a more immediate need than IRS agents,” Johnson said.

The decision sets the House on a collision course with the White House and Democratic-held Senate, where a bipartisan group of lawmakers has demanded that Congress pass legislation to address both conflicts at the same time.

“Rather than putting forward a package that strengthens American national security in a bipartisan way, the bill fails to meet the urgency of the moment by deepening our divides and severely eroding historic bipartisan support for Israel’s security,” White House officials said in a policy statement Tuesday night threatening to veto the Republican-written bill. “It inserts partisanship into support for Israel, making our ally a pawn in our politics, at a moment we must stand together.”

Earlier, in an address from the Senate floor, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said: “I hope the new speaker realizes that this is a grave mistake and quickly changes course.”

Johnson appears to have structured the Israel legislation in an effort to keep his conference, which is deeply divided over funding foreign wars, united in the early days of his speakership. Looming over him is the knowledge that his predecessor, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was ousted after he passed two bills — one to avert the nation’s first default on its debt and the other to avert a shutdown — that did not have majority backing from House Republicans.

Already two Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, have said they would oppose the $14 billion stand-alone bill for Israel.

Including a measure to rescind money from the IRS — an idea popular among conservatives who reviled Biden’s landmark health, climate and tax law — would actually add to the debt, according to past analyses from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Steven Ellis, president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, denounced it as a “cynical ploy that risks crippling the IRS.” Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, said in a statement that while the House’s call to offset military spending for Israel with spending cuts was “welcome news,” paying for it “by defunding tax enforcement is worse than not paying for it at all.”

“Instead of costing $14 billion, the House bill will add upward of $30 billion to the debt.

Instead of avoiding new borrowing, this plan doubles down on it,” MacGuineas said.

It also all but guarantees the legislation will be dead on arrival in the Democratic-controlled Senate, where even leading Republicans have said they favor the Biden administration’s strategy of linking Ukraine and Israel funding together.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who has been his party’s most vocal advocate for funding the war in Ukraine, has doubled down on his aggressive support for sending U.S. assistance to help the country beat back a Russian invasion.

“The threats facing America and our allies are serious and they’re intertwined,” he said Tuesday. “If we ignore that fact, we do so at our own peril.”

He added Tuesday that while he and Schumer were “conceptually in the same place” on linking Ukraine and Israel aid, Democrats would need to swallow “strong border provisions” in order to win Republican votes.

On Monday, as House Republicans were finalizing their bill to dispatch security assistance to Israel alone, McConnell was in Kentucky, hosting Oksana Markarova, the Ukrainian ambassador to the United States, at a forum at the University of Louisville, where he excoriated the approach Johnson had embraced.

“Some say our support for Ukraine comes at the expense of more important priorities. But as I’ve said every time I get the chance, this is a false choice,” he said, calling for “swift and decisive action.”

Some other leading Senate Republicans have been even more explicit about rejecting Johnson’s approach.

“Some have argued for decoupling funding to address these threats,” Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, the top Republican on the Appropriations Committee, said Tuesday at the start of a hearing with top administration officials to discuss Biden’s national security spending request. “We must recognize that our national security interests are being aggressively challenged by all these authoritarian actors in an effort to dismantle the international order that we established following World War II.” But some Senate Republicans have pushed back.

“I’m worried that if we talk about Ukraine and the border and Taiwan and Gaza, what’s realistically going to happen is we’re going to be up against the government funding deadline,” said Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., referring to a Nov. 17 cutoff for government funding. “And then it’s going to be a huge transaction. So we all agree on Israel. Let’s just move Israel.”

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Senate confirms Lew as US ambassador to Israel

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he Senate earlier this week confirmed Jacob Lew as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, filling a post that the Biden administration has argued is critical to efforts to help the country as it seeks to topple Hamas in the Gaza Strip and ward off additional challenges from other Iranlinked groups in the region.

The 53-43 vote reflected a deep partisan divide over whether Lew, who served as Treasury secretary during the Obama administration, was the right man for the job. Only two Republicans, Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky, joined all Democrats in backing Lew’s confirmation.

Lew’s confirmation comes as Congress is rushing to respond to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza with a comprehensive package of emergency military and humanitarian assistance. President Joe Biden has requested a $105 billion national security spending package for the war efforts in Israel and Ukraine, as well as threats in the IndoPacific and along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The task has been complicated by partisan divisions between the Democratic-led Senate, which is working to fulfill Biden’s request, and the GOP-led House. The new speaker, Mike Johnson, R-La., has chosen instead to put forward a security assistance bill for Israel alone and package it with a provision to roll back an IRS enforcement initiative that was part of Biden’s deficit reduction measure.

Though Biden nominated Lew before the war broke out, the urgency surrounding his confirmation has increased as the hostilities between Israel and Gaza have escalated. But while Republicans acknowledged the need to install a Senateconfirmed ambassador to the post, they rallied against Lew’s candidacy, arguing that his work promoting and carrying out a multinational nuclear pact with Iran during the Obama years had rendered him an untrustworthy interlocutor with Israel.

Republicans and Israeli officials vehemently opposed the Iran deal, which eased certain sanctions in exchange for Tehran giving up its nuclear ambitions, when it was struck in 2015. President Donald Trump later withdrew the United

States from the pact.

“A vote for him is a vote to subvert, not strengthen, our ally in its time of need,” Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said of Lew on the Senate floor.

“He lacks either the nerve or the will to really stand up for Israel when it really matters and the chips are down, as they are today,” Cotton added.

Democrats have consistently defended Lew, insisting that his conduct as Treasury secretary was above reproach and that his support for Israel is undeniable.

“Mr. Lew has a strong, long, proven record as a strong public servant and ferocious ally of Israel,” Sen. Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, said on the floor Tuesday. He also asserted that “the need to confirm Mr. Lew is plain and irrefutable: Israel is in crisis, America needs to stand with her, and a most urgent and obvious step would be to ensure that we have an ambassador in place.”

Republicans argued that Lew acted beyond his authority to try to ingratiate Iran into the international banking system by leaning on banks to do business with Tehran. They also accused him of trying to funnel money into Iran’s coffers and of working to undermine Israel’s interests at the United Nations.

“The underlying problem here is our policy and policies toward Iran,” said Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee. He argued that given Iran’s key role as a financier of Hamas and other groups in the region challenging Israel, “the last thing we need is somebody who is very contrary to our view on how Iran should be handled.”

Democrats said the Israelis themselves backed Lew. “They are very much looking forward to having a confirmed ambassador from the United States in Jerusalem to help in regards to the challenges they’re now facing as a result of Hamas’ terrorist attack in Israel, and they’re very much looking forward to Jack Lew being that ambassador — they told us that directly,” said Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., chair of the foreign relations panel.

He added that Lew’s experience working on prisoner releases could prove critical as the United States seeks to free American and Israeli hostages being held

by Hamas.

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How Menéndez tried and failed to place an ally in a key federal post

By BENJAMIN WEISER, NICHOLAS FANDOS and TRACEY TULLY

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en. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., had a problem — and, prosecutors say, an opportunity. An old friend and political patron was facing federal prosecution. And as New Jersey’s senior senator, Menendez was in a position to help, by recommending the next leader of the office overseeing the case.

In early 2021, Menendez urged President Joe Biden to nominate a lawyer he knew well as the state’s next U.S. attorney: Esther Suarez, a politically connected prosecutor in his home county. It did not go as planned.

When White House and Justice Department officials interviewed Suarez, they found her knowledge of federal law lacking, and they had substantial concerns about her qualifications, according to four people familiar with the sessions.

Menendez pushed for Suarez to be given another chance, the people said. But after a rare second interview, the result was the same.

The episode sheds new light on the lengths to which the government now says Menendez, a three-term Democrat, went to try to secure a friendly prosecutor in New Jersey’s top federal law enforcement position.

Far from being routine politics, Menendez’s attempts to fill the position were part of a brazen scheme to sell his office for cash, gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz convertible, a federal indictment says.

The indictment includes charges that Menendez conspired to direct aid and weapons sales to Egypt, fueling questions about international espionage. But back in New Jersey, the search for a U.S. attorney was the centerpiece of a far more tawdry web of alleged corruption in which the senator sought to make his friend’s case vanish and pressured a senior official in the state attorney general’s office to quash insurance-fraud matters on behalf of another ally.

The senator’s attempts to influence the criminal matters failed.

“Fortunately, the public officials the senator sought to influence did not bend to the pressure,” Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, said last month when he announced the charges against Menendez, his wife and three New Jersey businesspeople. One of them, Fred Daibes, was the friend Menendez had in mind when selecting a U.S. attorney.

All five defendants have pleaded not

guilty. The senator said he is innocent of all wrongdoing and has vigorously rejected calls for his resignation, presenting himself as a victim of overzealous prosecutors targeting him because he is Latino.

“The government is engaged in primitive hunting, by which the predator chases its prey until it’s exhausted and then kills it,” Menendez said last week. “This tactic won’t work.”

In a separate statement to The New York Times, the senator defended Suarez’s qualifications and said he had recommended her “based on her experience and credentials, both as a Latina jurist and prosecutor.”

Of all the allegations against Menendez, perhaps none cuts to the heart of the justice system as directly as the accusation that he tried to install and then influence a favorable U.S. attorney who would take over the case against Daibes.

A real estate tycoon who helped build up New Jersey’s waterfront, Daibes had been indicted in 2018 by the U.S. attorney’s office there in a bank fraud scheme.

Traditionally, in selecting U.S. attorneys and federal judges, presidents defer to their party’s senior senator in a state — in this case, Menendez.

And so, in late 2020, Menendez began meeting with potential candidates for the post, including Philip R. Sellinger, co-head of the New Jersey office of the international law firm Greenberg Traurig and a former federal prosecutor.

Sellinger had contributed to Menendez’s Senate campaigns since 2006 and had cohosted a fundraiser as recently as June 2020, according to an invitation. He also gave $40,000 to a defense fund Menendez set up in 2014 to pay legal costs associated with an earlier federal indictment, according to Open Secrets; that case ended with a hung jury.

During his meeting with Sellinger, according to prosecutors, Menendez criticized the Daibes prosecution — the only case he mentioned — and said he hoped Sellinger would look into it if he got the post.

After Sellinger told the senator he might have to recuse himself from the case because he had once handled a matter in private practice involving Daibes, the senator chose to recommend a different person, the indictment says. Though it does not name her, that person was widely known to be Suarez.

Suarez would have been well known to Menendez. She worked for Scarinci Hollenbeck, a law firm led by one of his

oldest confidants, and as legal counsel to his hometown, Union City. In 2015, after a stint as a state judge, she was sworn in as the top prosecutor for Hudson County, where Menendez built his political network.

Suarez struggled through her first interview with White House and Justice Department officials. Menendez’s office said he never “insisted” that Suarez receive a second interview, but acknowledged that he did request one because Suarez wanted to “clarify some issues from her initial interview.”

It did little to help her case; the Biden administration informed Menendez that it would not nominate Suarez. Menendez soon turned back to Sellinger.

This time, an unnamed adviser to Menendez spoke with Sellinger and came away with the impression that he might not have to be recused in the Daibes case, according to the indictment.

The indictment does not describe what Sellinger said to the adviser. But it says the adviser texted Menendez in May 2021 that if he called Sellinger, “you’ll be comfortable with what he says.”

With Menendez’s recommendation, the White House nominated Sellinger, and he was confirmed and sworn in that December. But the Justice Department, after reviewing the matter, said he would have to recuse himself from the Daibes case, the indictments say.

Sellinger has not been accused of wrongdoing. His spokesperson has said that

the case was “handled appropriately” and declined further comment.

Daibes’ case appeared to be resolved that April, when he pleaded guilty to making false entries on a loan document — part of an agreement that called for no prison time.

His lawyer, Lawrence Lustberg, said that the deal was the result of “extended, very hard fought and good-faith negotiations between me and the U.S. attorney’s office.”

But this month, a federal judge in New Jersey rejected that agreement, leading Daibes to withdraw his guilty plea. That case is now pending.

The senator and his wife, Nadine Menendez, were rewarded for all their effort, prosecutors say. In late January 2022, Nadine Menendez exchanged two brief calls with Daibes’ driver. She then texted Daibes: “Thank you. Christmas in January.”

The driver’s fingerprints were later found on an envelope holding thousands of dollars of cash that was recovered from the Menendezes’ residence. The envelope also bore Daibes’ return address and DNA, the indictment says.

Then, in March, Nadine Menendez met Daibes for lunch, and a day later, she gave a jeweler two 1-kilogram gold bars, asking that they be sold. Prosecutors say each bar was marked with a serial number indicating it had belonged to Daibes.

Nadine Menendez was delighted.

“THANK YOU Fred,” she texted him after the lunch, adding pray, X, O and heart emoji.

Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and his wife Nadine arrive at federal court in Manhattan, Sept. 27, 2023.

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Sam Bankman-Fried denies knowing FTX money was missing, as he concludes testimony

By J. EDWARD MORENO, MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN and DAVID YAFFE-BELLANY

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ver and over, Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the failed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, denied knowing that billions of dollars in customer money had been misappropriated until shortly before his company collapsed last year, as a federal prosecutor grilled him for a second day in his criminal fraud trial.

The 31-year-old onetime crypto mogul fumbled for an answer when the prosecutor, Danielle Sassoon, repeatedly asked whether he had told his employees not to spend FTX customer money on investments, pricey real estate and other expenditures. Bankman-Fried also couldn’t name any employees who might have authorized the use of FTX customer money for that spending.

“I don’t recall giving any direction,” Bank-

man-Fried said three times about the spending of FTX customer money before he concluded his testimony. Both sides rested their case before lunchtime Tuesday, with closing statements set to unfold on Wednesday.

Bankman-Fried was on the stand for a third day testifying before a jury in his own defense in a trial that has come to symbolize the highs and lows of the volatile crypto industry.

The entrepreneur has been accused of masterminding a yearslong fraud to steal as much as $10 billion from FTX’s customers and then funneling the money to extravagant real estate purchases and other spending, as well as using the funds to prop up a crypto trading firm he also founded, Alameda Research.

FTX, which was valued at $32 billion at its peak, imploded spectacularly last year, leaving many customers unable to recover their deposits. Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of fraud, conspiracy and money

On Tuesday, the cross-examination focused on the actions and statements Sam Bankman-Fried made leading up to the implosion of FTX in November. laundering. If convicted, he could face what amounts to a life sentence.

The first few weeks of his trial were filled with a procession of prosecution witnesses who have pointed the finger squarely at BankmanFried and said he directed them to commit crimes. Three of his closest associates — Caroline Ellison, Nishad Singh and Gary Wang — have pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.

The pileup of damaging testimony may have forced the FTX founder’s hand in testifying, a risky move for a criminal defendant. Taking the stand gave Bankman-Fried an opportunity to say that he never intended to defraud anyone and that his business decisions were made in good faith. But it has also allowed prosecutors to zero in on his past public statements and contrast them with what he did in private.

When Bankman-Fried initially took the stand Friday, he took questions from his lawyer, Mark Cohen. Bankman-Fried denied that he had committed fraud or stolen from FTX’s customers, but also acknowledged that he had made mistakes, citing “significant oversights” that hurt the exchange’s customers.

On Monday under cross-examination, Sassoon pressed Bankman-Fried about inconsistencies between his public statements and how he ran his crypto empire. He often insisted that he couldn’t remember much of what he had said publicly.

On Tuesday, the cross-examination continued, focusing on the actions and statements Bankman-Fried made leading up to the implosion of FTX in November. Bankman-Fried, wearing the same gray suit and purple tie as in previous days on the stand, testified in front of

a crowded courtroom that included Damian Williams, the top federal prosecutor in New York.

Missing from the gallery was Bankman-Fried’s mother, Stanford law professor Barbara Fried, who had attended every previous day of the trial.

Sassoon, the federal prosecutor, was relentless, asking Bankman-Fried about the failure of FTX, including if some of the cooperating witnesses had not told the truth about Alameda Research owing billions in customer money to the exchange. Bankman-Fried previously testified that he did not learn about the missing funds until about October 2022, while other witnesses testified that he knew much earlier.

At one point, Sassoon asked BankmanFried if Adam Yedidia, a former FTX developer who testified at the trial, was lying when he said in court that Bankman-Fried had told him in the summer of 2022 that Alameda owed $8 billion to FTX customers.

“I don’t remember him saying it in that way,” Bankman-Fried replied.

Sassoon then asked if Ellison, who ran Alameda and was at one point Bankman-Fried’s girlfriend, was wrong when she testified that she and Bankman Fried had conspired with others to misappropriate FTX customer money.

“You didn’t tell your employees ‘Don’t spend FTX customer deposits?’” Sassoon asked at one point.

“I didn’t,” Bankman-Fried said. “I deeply regret not taking a better look into it.”

Sassoon also asked Bankman-Fried if he remembered offering favors to government officials in the Bahamas, where FTX was based. He said he didn’t recall giving Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis and his wife courtside tickets to the FTX Arena in Miami. The jury was then shown screenshots of messages of him saying exactly that. (The arena has been renamed.)

The prosecution also displayed emails in which Bankman-Fried offered to open withdrawals for Bahamian customers after FTX had halted customer withdrawals as people tried to get their money out from the exchange last year.

FTX was under investigation by Bahamian regulators at the time.

During a brief redirect, Bankman-Fried tried to clarify that he did not know who at Alameda had authorized the spending of FTX customer money. FTX had about two dozen employees, he said, and “I wasn’t particularly interested in trying to dole out blame.”

After closing statements Wednesday, jurors could start deliberating a verdict in the case as soon as today.

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Wall Street advances as Fed keeps rates steady; Powell sounds less hawkish

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all Street’s major indexes closed higher on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and comments from its top official reassured investors even as he left the door open for further hikes and pointed to economic strength.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said policy makers would proceed carefully although they were not yet confident financial conditions were restrictive enough to get inflation as low as the central bank would like.

Trading was choppy at the start of Powell’s press conference but the major equity indexes started to regain some lost ground after about 20 minutes.

This was because the Fed’s top official didn’t sound as “definitively hawkish” as he had in previous press conferences, according to Michael James, managing director of equity trading at Wedbush Securities in Los Angeles.

“He wasn’t as assertive about higher-for-longer, as he has been in the past. That’s one takeaway bulls will be focused on, even though he indicated the Fed still has a ways to go to get to its 2% target,” said James.

According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 (.SPX) gained 43.80 points, or 1.04%, to end at 4,237.60 points, while the Nasdaq Composite (.IXIC) gained 210.23 points, or 1.64%, to 13,061.47. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) rose 223.06 points, or 0.67%, to 33,275.93.

Ellen Hazen, chief market strategist at F.L.Putnam Investment Management in Wellesley, Massachusetts said it was “hard to say if we are at the end of hikes.”

“The Fed very much wants to keep the door open for additional hikes in December or next year. They did make a few changes to the wording, two of which reflect the assessment that the economy is actually stronger than it was at the last statement,” said Hazen, also noting that the Fed changed its reference to job gains from “slowed” to “moderated.”

“Both of those are on the positive side,” Hazen said.

Earlier the stock market got a boost from falling bond yields after the U.S. Treasury Department said it will slow the pace of increases in its longer-dated debt auctions in the November-January quarter and expects it will need one more additional quarter of increases after this to meet its financing needs.

Earnings has been a mixed bag for stocks even though 79.7% of the 310 S&P 500 companies that had reported at the time of LSEG’s latest update, had beat analyst expectations for the quarter while only 16.1% had fallen short of estimates.

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Scores of dual nationals and injured Palestinians cross from Gaza to Egypt

By VIVIAN YEE, HIBA YAZBEK, IYAD ABUHEWEILA and VICTORIA KIM

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cores of people — some with dual nationalities and other seriously injured Palestinians — arrived in Egypt on Wednesday, a border official said, after the Gaza Strip border was opened under an international agreement to allow a few categories of people to cross. They were the first such exits from Gaza since the start of the war between Hamas and Israel.

Ambulances shuttled 76 critically injured people and members of their families into Egypt from Gaza, said Wael Abu Mohsen, a spokesperson for the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing. Gravely wounded Palestinians were being taken to nearby hospitals in Egypt, Gazan health officials said.

Six buses carrying 335 more evacuees left Gaza and had arrived at the border crossing, Mohsen said. It remained unclear if they had entered Egypt.

Earlier, Egyptian state TV showed what it said was a group of foreign or dual nationals carrying luggage on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing, where they were to have documents checked.

The crossings came after a deal negotiated late Tuesday among Israel, Egypt, Hamas, the United States and Qatar. Egypt was preparing to receive hundreds of people Wednesday, according to Western diplomats in Cairo and Jerusalem, as well as Gaza authorities. U.S. citizens were not expected to be among Wednesday’s evacuees, other than those working for certain aid groups, but they are slated to follow in batches later in the week, three of the diplomats said.

The Rafah crossing has been the focus of heated international negotiations. At present, it is not only the sole

possible escape route for people trapped in Gaza, but it is also the only entry point for relief supplies.

After Hamas mounted devastating coordinated attacks on Israel from Gaza on Oct. 7, Israel imposed a siege on the Hamas-controlled Palestinian territory, conducting a bombing campaign and then sending troops deep into Gaza starting over the weekend.

On Tuesday, an Israeli airstrike on the neighborhood of Jabaliya, near Gaza City, killed dozens and wounded hundreds, according to officials at a hospital. On Wednesday, the Gaza interior ministry said another airstrike in the same area had killed and injured more people. Nearly 8,800 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, according to the Gaza health ministry.

Here’s what else to know: — Gaza’s more than 2 million residents appeared

Fellow soldiers mourn at the grave of Staff Sgt. Adi Leon of the Givati Infantry Brigade’s Tzabar Battalion during his funeral in the Modi’in Cemetery in Israel, Nov. 1, 2023.

Leon was killed by an anti-tank missile in the Gaza Strip.

to have been once again plunged into a communications blackout Wednesday. The strip’s main telecommunications provider said around 4 a.m. that its services had been disrupted. Over the weekend, as Israel began a ground invasion, residents endured a panic-inducing 34-hour blackout.

— Israel said its strike Tuesday in the Jabaliya area had successfully targeted Hamas militants, including a commander who was central to the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, which killed 1,400 people. A Hamas spokesperson denied that a commander had been in the area.

— Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed to press on with the campaign in Gaza despite the deaths of Israeli soldiers there. “We are in a difficult war. It will also be a long war. We have important achievements, but also painful losses,” Netanyahu said in a statement Wednesday evening.

— It was not immediately clear why U.S. citizens were not on the list to leave Wednesday. A State Department email sent to U.S. citizens in Gaza said “limited departures from Gaza may begin this week.” Ramona Okumura, a Seattle resident and volunteer for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, crossed into Egypt from Gaza after waiting for more than seven hours with four other Americans.

— The United Nations aid chief, Martin Griffiths, said a pause in fighting would be the only viable option for delivering sufficient supplies of food, water, medicine and fuel into Gaza and urged the immediate release of hostages.

“Failure to act now will have consequences far beyond the region, because this is a global crisis,” he said.

— Bolivia severed diplomatic ties with Israel over its strikes on Gaza, a decision that Israel condemned as a “surrender to terrorism.” Israel’s ties with other countries in Latin America have begun to fray over the war.

Tropical Storm Pilar kills at least 1 in El Salvador

By MIKE IVES

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eavy rains linked to Tropical Storm Pilar have killed at least one person in El Salvador, an official there said early Wednesday, as parts of Central America faced heavy flooding.

The Associated Press and local news media attributed reports of at least two deaths in El Salvador to officials from the country’s civil defense office. A spokesperson for that office said by telephone early Wednesday that he could only immediately confirm one death.

El Salvador’s National Police described the storm on social media late Tuesday as a “national emergen-

cy,” and the civil protection office posted photos overnight that showed emergency personnel working to clear downed trees in the dark.

Pilar had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph early Wednesday, 14 miles shy of hurricane strength, the National Hurricane Center of the United States said in an advisory. Its center was about 120 miles southsouthwest of San Salvador, the Salvadoran capital, and 225 miles west of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua.

Tropical storm watches are in effect for the Pacific coasts of Nicaragua and Honduras. That means tropical storm conditions are possible within the next 12-24 hours. The U.S. Hurricane Center said that the storm was drifting north and expected to begin moving west,

farther into the Pacific Ocean, on Wednesday.

But Pilar was still forecast to produce 5-10 inches of rain, and up to 15 inches in some areas, through Wednesday in portions of El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica, the center said. It also warned of possible flooding in cities, and mudslides at higher elevations.

Hurricanes have become more destructive over time, in no small part because of the influences of a warming planet. Climate change is producing more powerful storms, and they dump more water because of heavier rainfall and a tendency to dawdle and meander; rising seas and slower storms can make for higher and more destructive storm surges.

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Israel faces hostage dilemma in Gaza

By ADAM GOLDMAN and ERIC SCHMITT

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s terrified families of hostages abducted by Hamas hold tense vigils, voicing fears that Israel’s ground attacks in Gaza could take the lives of their loved ones, the country got a rare bit of good news Monday: Israeli soldiers had secretly rescued a 19-year-old woman.

The Israeli military provided few details about the operation along the Gaza border to free the woman, Pvt. Ori Megidish, whose release was kept quiet until word started to trickle out that she had been freed in an overnight raid two days prior.

The soldier came home to a country still deeply traumatized by the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, while worried family members wondered how many of the other 240 hostages would make it home.

The predicament of the hostages underscores the extraordinary dilemma facing Israel as it seeks to achieve its military goal of destroying Hamas while attempting to free the men, women and children held in locations likely scattered around Gaza.

Yoav Gallant, Israel’s defense minister, met with families of the hostages, and insisted those two goals were not incompatible.

“If there is no military pressure on Hamas, nothing will progress,” he told the families Sunday. “The military operation is intended, among other things, to increase the chance of returning our people.”

Hamas also appears to understand the nightmare facing Israel, putting pressure on the Israeli government to make concessions, including a break in the fighting. After the media reported that Megidish had been freed, Hamas released a video of three Israeli female hostages. One of the women, Daniel Aloni, 44, animated, angry and under extreme duress, criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

“You were supposed to free all of us,” Aloni said. “You committed to free us all.

But instead we are carrying your political, security, military, diplomatic failure.”

Netanyahu called the Hamas video “cruel psychological warfare.”

Hamas is prepared for a long, bloody fight, and its fighters have turned Gaza into a labyrinth of tunnels, stocked with weapons and food. Some of the hostages are hidden in the tunnels, many of which are likely booby-trapped.

After pounding Gaza and its people with artillery and bombs, the Israeli army moved in Friday. So far, the Israeli troops have advanced to the outskirts of Gaza City but not entered the Hamas stronghold.

Fierce urban fighting is expected when they do.

Rob Saale, the former head of the FBI-led Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, said Israel was facing an unprecedented situation.

“There are no easy solutions,” Saale said. “I think the Israelis are pursuing the right course. You can’t let the hostages dictate what you are doing. Continuing to put a lot of pressure on Hamas is probably the best way to get them back. Hamas isn’t going to free hostages from a position of strength.”

Lt. Gen. Mark C. Schwartz, a retired Special Operations commander who formerly served as U.S. security coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, said that Israel has likely embedded commandos within its advancing ground units so they can act quickly if they receive fresh intelligence on hostage locations.

Other former senior officers who have served combat tours in the Middle East painted a grim picture of trying to recover the hostages — either through negotiations or military rescue — as Israeli forces pushed deeper into Gaza.

Gen. Richard D. Clarke, a retired head of the U.S. Special Operations Command, said the conditions in Gaza — an active war zone, the large number of hostages, scarce intelligence on their exact locations and Hamas’s preparations to defend against an Israeli assault — make any hostage recovery operation “extremely challenging.”

“Getting the hostages out will be very difficult,” said Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., a retired head of the U.S. military’s Central Command. “Hamas will try to create dilemmas for the Israelis — putting them near command posts, rocket launching sites and ammo dumps — as long as they can.”

The three generals all predicted a lengthy fight, possibly taking months.

“I do not think Hamas will fold,” Schwartz said. “They want to kill Israeli soldiers, and I expect there to be brutal fighting.”

Yair Golan, a former deputy chief of staff in the Israeli military who helped rescue partygoers at a music festival that was attacked Oct. 7, said the hostages have to

People view an installation showing a Sabbath table set for those taken hostage by Hamas militants in the Oct. 7 attacks, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. be a priority as Israel conducts the war against Hamas.

“You have to fight to release the hostages — not doing so means a breaking of trust on the part of leadership, of the fundamental contract between the government and the people,” he said. “An Israeli citizen, anywhere in the world, needs to know they have a home.”

Golan, like other analysts and former military officials, believes diplomacy will play an important role in securing the release of the hostages. Already four hostages have been released as the United States and Qatar try to broker complicated deals.

But considerable hurdles remain.

Hamas has asked for a cease-fire, but Israel has refused. There are also thorny issues involving the transfer of relief supplies and whether some hostages were being treated as military personnel rather than civilians, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

U.S. officials say the Israelis do not know where all the hostages are at any given time. They are being held in different places, not just by Hamas but other groups including Palestinian Islamic Jihad, an armed group in Gaza, and can be moved at any time, they said.

Yaakov Peri, a former head of Shin Bet, the Israeli security service, said Hamas was not negotiating seriously. The terrorist group was just trying to buy time and delay

the ground assault, he said.

“They know the issue of hostages is a very sensitive issue,” he said. “They’re trying to take advantage of the political situation. They’re dealing with the hostages as a bargaining card.”

American officials said the priority remains seeking the hostages’ release through diplomatic channels, rather than a highly risky commando raid into Gaza’s dense urban environment.

Another senior U.S. official said the presence of hostages has imposed some limitations on Israel’s military planning — taking off the table options like flooding portions of the vast network of underground tunnels where many of the hostages are being held. But the official noted that if any hostages are killed, either by the captors or by Israeli strikes, Hamas loses leverage.

Israel’s expanding ground operations have complicated efforts to release the hostages, but U.S. officials say the more limited incursions, at least initially, align with advice Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin conveyed to his Israeli counterparts in recent days to mitigate risks to the hostages and civilians in the enclave.

As a result, U.S. officials said Israel was taking the hostages’ safety more into account than it was in the initial invasion planning, while acknowledging they still remain in serious danger.

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Venezuela tries to squash opposition campaign before it even starts 2024.

María Corina Machado, the leading opposition candidate, celebrates with supporters after hearing preliminary results of a primary election in Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 22, 2023.

By GENEVIEVE GLATSKY

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t seemed like a small glimmer of hope for supporters of democracy, after years of authoritarian rule.

The election of an opposition candidate to challenge Venezuela’s president, which followed on a commitment from the government to hold free and fair elections next year, led to cautious optimism among Venezuelans and international observers about the possibility of establishing a path back to democracy.

But now the government of President Nicolás Maduro is taking aim at the opposition election held this month, raising con-

cerns that Maduro will resist any serious challenge to his 10-year hold on power even as his country continues to suffer under international sanctions.

The opposition primary in Venezuela, a South American nation of roughly 28 million people, took place with no official government support. Instead, the vote was organized by civil society, with polling stations in homes, parks and the offices of opposition parties.

More than 2.4 million Venezuelans cast ballots, an impressive number that suggests how engaged voters could be in the general election that is supposed to take place in

But in the days that followed, the president of the Maduro-controlled Legislature has claimed that voter turnout was inflated and called the organizers “thieves” and “scammers,” and the election a “farce.”

“The primaries sent a clear message that the Venezuelan people are, in essence, profoundly democratic,” said Tamara Taraciuk Broner, who researches Venezuela for the Inter-American Dialogue, a Washington-based research organization. “And if they have the option to vote, they will express themselves through the vote. And that is a huge challenge to those in power.”

Venezuela’s attorney general’s office announced last week that it was investigating 17 members of the national and regional commissions that oversaw the balloting, based on allegations of violating electoral functions, identity theft, money laundering and criminal association.

If the attorney general files criminal charges, the defendants would face a trial and possible imprisonment.

And on Monday, the Venezuelan Supreme Court issued a ruling effectively annulling the primary. But since the government played no role in the election, it is not clear what the practical effect will be or what the ruling will mean.

“All effects of the different phases of the electoral process conducted by the National Primary Commission are suspended,” the ruling said.

Juan Manuel Rafalli, a constitutional lawyer in Venezuela, said the attorney general’s office will likely ask the primary’s organizers to hand over documents that it will use to try to invalidate the election results or to call for a new one.

“They have unleashed all the judicial apparatus that they control to try to annul what happened,” Rafalli said. “Don’t look for a legal explanation for this because you won’t find one.”

Maduro assumed power in 2013, following the death of Hugo Chávez, who had led a socialist-inspired revolution in the late 1990s. Under Maduro, Venezuela, whose vast oil reserves made it one of Latin America’s wealthiest nations, has been in an economic free fall, which has set off a humanitarian crisis. About 7 million Venezuelans — one quarter of the population — have left the country.

The Maduro government and the opposition signed an agreement last month that was intended to move the country toward free and fair elections, including allowing the opposition to choose a candidate for next year’s presidential contest.

María Corina Machado, a center-right candidate and former member of Venezuela’s Legislature, won with 93% of the vote, in a 10-candidate race.

But Maduro’s government has barred her from running for office for 15 years, claiming that she did not complete her declaration of assets and income when she was a legislator. It is a tactic commonly used by Maduro to keep strong competitors off the ballot.

Machado is a veteran politician, nicknamed “the Iron Lady” to reflect her adversarial relationships with the governments of Maduro and Chávez. If Machado were allowed to run, some analysts say, she could likely defeat Maduro.

But her hard-line positions and insistence on holding members of the Maduro administration criminally responsible for human rights abuses could also make it less likely that the government would allow her to assume power.

“It is a contradiction to sign an agreement and then, in the days that follow, they proceed to violate the first points of the agreement,” she said in a speech Thursday, referring to the investigations of the organizers of the primary.

The Biden administration has lifted some sanctions on Venezuela’s crucial oil industry in response to some of Maduro’s recent overtures, which have included accepting Venezuelans that have been deported from the United States and releasing a handful of political prisoners.

But the administration also expects Venezuela to reinstate candidates prohibited from participating in the national election or face the restoration of sanctions.

The U.S. State Department said it was aware of the Venezuelan high court’s decision regarding the opposition primary and urged the Maduro government to abide by its agreement to hold a credible election next year.

“The United States and the international community are closely following implementation of the electoral road map, and the U.S. government will take action if Maduro and his representatives do not meet their commitments,” the statement read.

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Why Oslo still has relevance

By SERGE SCHMEMANN

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few days after Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated on Nov. 4, 1995, I remember an Israeli acquaintance telling me that however terrible the circumstances of his death, it had established Rabin as a martyr for peace. As a result, the Oslo peace process he had begun, named after the city where it was secretly hatched, had become irreversible.

It certainly seemed that way at the time. I had just arrived as a correspondent in Israel, and an aura of hope still hung over the pair of agreements signed in 1993 and 1995, which granted the Palestinians a degree of self-government and, more important, started a peace process meant to reach a permanent settlement within five years.

The handshake on the White House lawn in 1993 between Rabin, a gruff, chain-smoking warrior-politician who had led Israel in great military victories, and his archenemy, Yasser Arafat, the leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization who had dedicated much of his previous life to “uprooting the Zionist entity from our land,” had become something of an icon for how even the most intractable conflict could be resolved.

My interlocutor’s prophecy soon proved tragically wrong. Seven months after Rabin’s death, following a spate of Palestinian suicide bombings and a controversial

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Israeli military operation in southern Lebanon, a 46-yearold critic of the Oslo accords named Benjamin Netanyahu won the first of his many political victories. In fits and starts, the Oslo process ground to a halt, and the Israeli “peace camp” that had championed it disintegrated.

Now, in view of the terrible carnage in Israel and the Gaza Strip, that handshake 30 years ago seems almost a sad footnote in the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But I believe the hopes briefly raised by those agreements still hold relevance.

The wisdom of Oslo is a credit to the negotiators, who came to recognize the validity of each other’s guiding narratives: of Israel’s return to a promised land after an unspeakable tragedy; and of the Palestinians’ dispossession and humiliating occupation. These narratives could not necessarily be reconciled, but the negotiators were able to escape the zero-sum feuding over who was in the right and acknowledge the other’s yearnings, history and grievances.

Uri Savir, a principal Israeli negotiator during Oslo, described his initial exchange with the chief Palestinian negotiator, Ahmed Qurei, in his book “The Process”: “I believe we’ve arrived at the root of the problem,” he recalled Qurei, better known as Abu Ala, saying. “We have learned that our rejection of you will not bring us freedom.

You can see that your control of us will not bring you security. We must live side by side in peace, equality and cooperation.” Savir and Qurei emerged close friends from the negotiations. (Savir died last year; Qurei in February).

Oslo was never meant as a final settlement; it did not even make mention of a “Palestinian state.” It was intended to begin a process in which both sides would gather the confidence and trust to tackle the real obstacles to a settlement — the Palestinians’ claim to a right to return to homes from which they were driven in 1948; how to share Jerusalem, which both claimed as their sacred capital; and what to do about the Jewish settlements multiplying on occupied Palestinian lands.

In retrospect, the absence of an agreement on the ultimate goal — Palestinian statehood, or what is now known as the “two-state” solution — may have been a fatal error. Arafat was assailed by a broad array of Palestinians, ranging from Islamic groups to intellectuals, for making major concessions in exchange for a vague prospect.

Extremist groups reverted to suicide bombings, which Arafat failed to stop, to undermine the agreements.

In the 1996 electoral campaign following Rabin’s death, Netanyahu attacked Shimon Peres, Rabin’s partner and often guide in the Oslo negotiations, for “subcontracting” Israeli security to the Palestinians. Jewish settlements in occupied territories continued to expand, and the peace process was further undermined by provocative Israeli

actions such as Ariel Sharon’s visit to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem in 2000, which contributed to the Palestinian uprising known as the second intifada.

By 2002, Arafat was isolated in his headquarters in Ramallah, surrounded by Israeli forces; two years later he was dead of a sudden ailment that has never been conclusively explained, leaving the Palestinian Authority in the hands of Mahmoud Abbas, an aging and ineffective leader who lost control over Gaza in 2007 to Hamas. That prompted an Israeli and Egyptian blockade of the densely populated enclave, leaving its 2.1 million residents, the majority of them refugees or descendants of refugees driven from their homes after the creation of Israel in 1948, in ever worsening conditions.

The question now is whether the terrifying new eruption of death and destruction in Gaza will harden hatreds on both sides, or whether it will eventually lead Israelis and Palestinians back to the realization of Oslo, that occupation and rejection cannot lead to peace. The battle is still unfolding, and the severity of the carnage and destruction will shape much of what follows. If Hamas is driven from power, the Israeli objective, the question is whether the Palestinian Authority would be capable of filling the vacuum; and if not, who then? Much depends also on whether West Bank Palestinians or Hezbollah in Lebanon are sucked into the fray, or remain on the sidelines, responding to pressure from the United States and others. Much will depend, too, on the intensive soul-searching that is inevitable in Israel when the guns fall silent, and whether the Israeli public will allow Netanyahu and the religious-nationalist extremists in his Cabinet to stay in office.

However it plays out, the root of the problem identified by the Palestinians and Israelis in what is still the closest they have come to an accommodation remains the same: the Palestinians will gain freedom only when Israelis find acceptance and security, and Israelis will achieve that “bitahon,” the broad Hebrew term for security that so pervades Israel’s consciousness, only when the Palestinians have sovereignty over their lives.

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De camino a Fortaleza medida para traspaso de facilidades deportivas al Municipio de San Juan POR EL STAR STAFF

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AN JUAN – Rumbo a la Fortaleza medida del representante Víctor Parés la cual transfiere la titularidad de ciertas áreas recreativas en San Juan para que el Municipio se haga cargo del mantenimiento de las mismas, así como su rehabilitación y desarrollo.

Se trata de la Resolución Conjunta de la Cámara 413 la cual ordena al los departamentos de Transportación y Obras Públicas y Recreación y Deportes a traspasar la titularidad de los parques, incluyendo cuatro canchas de tenis, centro comunal y canchas de baloncesto en las urbanizaciones Quintas de Cupey y El Remanso, entre otras.

“La administración de la Ciudad de San Juan busca hacerse cargo de múltiples facilidades deportivas con el propósito de de-

sarrollarlas para el disfrute de los residentes de las comunidades de El Remanso, Alturas del Remanso, Quintas de Cupey, Villas de Paraná, El Escorial y Quintas de Cupey Gardens. Esta medida crea una nueva estructura para la creación de una verdadera red de recreación y deportes en esta área de San Juan”, dijo el Representante por el Distrito #4 de San Juan.

La medida fue aprobada en el Senado y la Cámara. Ahora pasa a la Fortaleza para la evaluación del Gobernador.

“Nuestro norte es rehabilitar la infraestructura recreativa en San Juan que por ocho años se abandonó. Esta medida es parte del esfuerzo del Alcalde y sus legisladores para que nuestras comunidades tengan los parques, las canchas y los centros comunales que merecen, modernos y bien cuidados para el disfrute de todos y el desarrollo de nuestra niñez”, añadió el Representante por el Partido Nuevo Progresista.

Departamento de Educación anuncia centro de llamadas para atender necesidades de Educación Especial POR CYBERNEWS

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AN JUAN – En el inicio del Mes de la Educación Especial y para continuar implementando herramientas que mejoren la prestación de servicios, la secretaria del Departamento de Educación, Yanira Raíces Vega, anunció la creación de un Centro de Llamadas que operará de lunes a viernes en horario de 7:30 a. m. a 4:30 p. m. El propósito del call center es atender las necesidades de los participantes del programa y sus padres o encargados, con el fin de agilizar la tramitación de las solicitudes presentadas y dirigirlas a las áreas correspondientes para una respuesta más eficaz.

“Equeremos que el call center sea esa línea directa de ayuda. Muchos de los padres no pueden llegar hasta los Centros de Servicios y con esta nueva herramienta podemos solucionar sus situaciones o aclarar sus dudas de manera directa”, indicó Raíces Vega en declaraciones escritas.

Por su parte, la secretaria asociada interina de la Secretaría Asociada de Educación Especial, Noelia Cortés Cordero, expresó que el call center – un esfuerzo dirigido por el profesor Ángel Tardy- será una herramienta valiosa para proveer una respuesta más ágil.

“Estamos trabajando de manera constante para poder satisfacer las necesidades de los participantes del programa y de sus padres, madres o encargados. Nuestro mayor interés es ser entes facilitadores ante la prestación de servicios y la ayuda necesaria. Nuestra exhortación es que se comuniquen al Centro de Llamadas para poder ayudarles en su necesidad. Esta iniciativa forma parte del grupo de trabajo que hemos conformado con profesionales para mejorar los servicios que se brindan en el Programa de Educación Especial”, expresó Cortés Cordero.

Aquellos que necesiten asistencia pueden comunicarse

al 1-787-773-6207. De igual forma se anunció, que también podrán comunicarse vía correo electrónico a PadresEE@de.pr.gov.

El anuncio se da en el marco de la celebración del Mes de la Educación Especial, que este año tiene como lema “Con amor y educación, cada diversidad se convierte en una oportunidad”. Durante el mes se realizarán varias actividades de confraternización y de educación sobre las discapacidades y de cómo todos pueden aportar para un mundo más inclusivo. También se reconoce la gran labor de los componentes del programa.

Algunas de las actividades que se estarán realizando son: 10 de noviembre – Día del Maestro de Educación Especial (Ley 142-2004 13 de noviembre – Día del Niño Especial (Ley 88-2019).

Se exhorta a utilizar una camisa o accesorio de color turquesa como símbolo del compromiso con las personas con diversidad funcional.

17 de noviembre – Día del Asistente de Educación Especial 30 de noviembre – Actividad de Cierre del Mes de la Educación Especial

Noche de Halloween en Puerto Rico sin incidentes mayores POR CYBERNEWS

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AN JUAN – La Noche de Halloween en Puerto Rico culminó sin asesinatos ni incidentes graves, informó el miércoles, el comisionado del Negociado de la Policía de Puerto Rico, Antonio López Figueroa.

“Durante la noche de ayer no se reportaron novedades extraordinarias ni asesinatos. Por el contrario, se produjeron múltiples intervenciones en la zona de Carolina,

que culminaron con arrestos”, dijo el comisionado en declaraciones escritas.

López Figueroa afirmó que patrulló durante la noche y colaboró con el Comisionado de la Policía Municipal de Carolina, Rubén Moyeno. “Incidentes separados resultaron en el arresto de tres sujetos en Carolina por parte de los compañeros municipales. Durante estos, se ocuparon armas de fuego ilegales”, señaló el Jefe de la Policía.

El comisionado también indicó sobre la presencia po-

licial: “Se mantuvo presencia de agentes a través de las 13 áreas policíacas y un patrullaje continuo. Las divisiones de Relaciones con la Comunidad y un equipo de agentes de Patrulla de Carreteras se activaron con el fin de brindar protección y celebrar actividades para los niños en un ambiente seguro”.

Con la tranquilidad de la noche anterior, las estadísticas actuales muestran 94 asesinatos menos en comparación con el mismo período del año anterior.

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From an empire of video games to a major movie

By CALUM MARSH

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any times, in many ways, for many reasons, the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie almost never happened. It always came down to Scott Cawthon.

A video game designer in his mid-40s, Cawthon is the sole creator of one of the past decade’s most successful indie franchises, a low-budget point-and-click horror series that has become its own sprawling empire. Five Nights at Freddy’s — or FNaF, as it is known to fans — has thrived under Cawthon’s exacting control over the product; he oversees everything, including graphic novel collections and licensed toys and merchandise.

So when the game was optioned and set to be turned into a major movie, it was only natural that Cawthon wanted to be involved in almost every aspect of the production.

“There is no amount of money you could have offered Scott up front to say, ‘Let us have the rights to FNaF and we’ll invite you to the premiere,’ ” said Jason Blum, the producer of “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” the movie that recently came out in theaters and on Peacock. “He would never, ever have done it.”

It is unusual for an artist without experience in the movie business to be so involved in an adaptation of his work. And Blum acknowledged that Cawthon’s involvement, in everything

from casting the characters to co-writing the script, led to creative disagreements with the studio.

“It was a very, very complicated process,” Blum said. “Sometimes it was difficult. Scott would say this director isn’t going to work or that writer isn’t going to work.”

He accommodated Cawthon’s vision partly because he

Scott Cawthon, the game’s creator, was heavily involved with the writing and casting of “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which opens this week.

believed in it. But Blum, who called Cawthon a genius, said he had also sensed that in important creative matters, he did not really have a choice.

“It became clear that if I pushed it,” Blum said, “he was going to throw me off the movie, too.”

Cawthon’s journey with FNaF began during a period of personal frustration and disillusionment. It was the early 2010s, and Cawthon had been pouring his heart into self-funded indie games that could not seem to find an audience.

These religious-themed titles — like Noah’s Ark and The Pilgrim’s Progress, based on the John Bunyan allegory — were an intensely personal reflection of his Christian beliefs. But despite a generally warm reception from like-minded gamers, they were not generating the kind of income Cawthon needed to support his wife and children.

Their failure provoked a crisis of faith.

“I felt like I’d squandered so many years of my life,” he later told a Christian gaming blog, adding, “I came to the conclusion that I could not have failed so miserably unless God himself had been holding me down.”

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From page 17 is based in Salado, Texas, reluctantly abandoned the Christian market and began working on games with greater commercial appeal.

He began releasing cheap computer titles and free-to-play mobile apps such as Vegas Fantasy Jackpot and V.I.P. Woodland Casino, which might bring in $40 or $50 each month in download fees and ad revenue. He supplemented those projects with computer programming work and retail jobs at Target and Dollar General.

But in 2013 he landed on an idea well outside his wheelhouse. One of his recent projects, a Farmville-like resource-management game called Chipper & Sons Lumber Co., had been ridiculed online because its cheerful beaver protagonist looked unintentionally creepy — “like a scary animatronic,” in the words of one disapproving commenter.

The criticism stung. But Cawthon ultimately embraced it, he said in the blog interview, vowing to “make something a lot scarier than that.”

The result a year later was Five Nights at Freddy’s, a survival-horror game about a security guard at an abandoned pizzeria who is terrorized by bloodthirsty animatronic animals. While the gameplay mechanics were a little crude — players cycle between security camera feeds on the lookout for the creatures, who intermittently leap into the frame like the jump scares of a slasher movie — the grimy look and tense atmosphere helped it become a surprise word-of-mouth hit.

Children especially loved it. In fact, children did not even have to play it to become fans: Popular video game streamers such as PewDiePie and Markiplier racked up hundreds of millions of views shrieking along to FNaF’s over-the-top scares, amplifying its popularity.

The franchise’s mythology, which is only hinted at in what is now a series of nine games, became the subject of endless discussion and debate on online forums. Because of Cawthon’s carefully maintained privacy — he declined to comment for this article — every message board note or email to a fan was fodder for pages of analysis and speculation.

“The fandom is kept alive through fan theories,” said Quinn Quimby, a journalism student in Huntsville, Texas, who is a regular contributor to the fan site FNaF Insider.

An admirer of the series since the second grade, Quimby has grown up alongside the franchise, keeping a keen eye on the way fans have engaged with the lore by offering explanations for things that transpire in the games. “The reason it’s been able to stay so popular so long is because it still has those theories going on all the time,” Quimby said.

“Nothing is out of the question — even that

it’s all a dream.”

Cawthon’s parasocial relationship with his fans has been strained in recent years. In 2021, a Twitter user published a list of more than $40,000 in donations that Cawthon made to high-profile Republican leaders, including Kevin McCarthy, Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump.

Although Cawthon’s Christian beliefs were well known to the FNaF community — some perceived an anti-abortion message in his game The Desolate Hope, which follows a robotic coffee pot in a world of computer viruses — many fans felt betrayed by an artist they had come to idolize.

Cawthon defended himself on Reddit, saying he would not apologize for having “exercised my right, and my duty, as an American citizen.” While he said he “never cared about anyone’s race, religion, gender or orientation,” he was clear about his affiliations: “I’m a republican. I’m a Christian. I’m pro-life.

I believe in God.” He also said that he was happy to be “canceled” and was content to retire anyway.

Since then, Cawthon has posted online only a handful of times. Already averse to interviews, he has not spoken to journalists about his recent FNaF games or the new film.

Despite his public silence, Cawthon was actively involved with “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which stars Josh Hutcherson of the “Hunger Games” movies. Although Cawthon cannot control how people respond to his work, he can guarantee that he is happy with it.

Emma Tammi, the director of “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” said she had worked closely with Cawthon on the movie’s shape and direction; he is credited as a screenwriter.

“We would not be releasing this film if Scott was not satisfied,” Tammi said. “This goes back to how passionately he feels and how protective he is of the fan base. He would not let something out into the world that he didn’t put his stamp of approval on. I wouldn’t be here today without his seal of approval.”

One of the only lengthy interviews Cawthon has given is with popular FNaF YouTuber Lewis Dawkins, who posts under the username Dawko. After an exhaustive discussion about the making of the games and their accompanying lore, Cawthon addresses the movie, which at the time was still in preproduction. He sounds almost pleading.

“I don’t always get things just right,” he said in 2018, speaking to Dawko but also to the fans at large. “I’ve been writing this script. It doesn’t mean the movie’s going to be perfect.”

“But I hope everybody at least believes that my No. 1 goal is to make sure that I don’t let anybody down,” he continues. “A lot of people enjoy these characters and these games, and that means the world to me.”

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Panel says that innovative sickle cell cure is safe enough for patients

Ashley Valentine, a co-founder of the national advocacy group Sick Cells, at her parents’ home in Lisle, Ill. on Dec. 26, 2022.

By GINA KOLATA

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panel of experts said earlier this week that a groundbreaking treatment for sickle cell disease was safe enough for clinical use, setting the stage for likely federal approval by Dec. 8 of a powerful potential cure for an illness that afflicts more than 100,000 Americans.

The Food and Drug Administration had previously found that the treatment, known as exa-cel and jointly developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals of Boston and CRISPR Therapeutics of Switzerland, was effective. The panel’s conclusion on Tuesday about exa-cel’s safety sends it to the FDA for a decision on greenlighting it for broad patient use.

Exa-cel frees patients from the debilitating and painful effects of this chronic, deadly disease. If approved, the Vertex product would be the first medicine to treat a genetic disease with the CRISPR gene-editing technique.

It could also be the first of a series of new options to cure the excruciating illness. By Dec. 20, the FDA will decide on a second potential cure for sickle cell, a gene therapy devised by the company Bluebird Bio of Somerville, Massachusetts.

Sickle cell disease is caused by a gene mutation that makes blood cells misshapen, so that they resemble sickles or crescents. It affects millions of people worldwide, most of whom have African ancestry. The misshapen cells get stuck in blood vessels, causing strokes, organ damage and episodes of agonizing pain as muscles are starved of oxygen.

Sickle cell’s toll starts early in life. Evelyn Islam of Milwaukee, now 8, had 22 blood transfusions and had to have her spleen removed before she was 3. “Gene therapy is our last hope for a cure,” said her mother, Melissa Nicole Allen.

But the new gene therapies will come too late for many.

Ashley Valentine, a co-founder of the national advocacy group Sick Cells, had to take three months off from work in

2016 to help her brother Marqus deal with symptoms of sickle cell. When he had a hip replacement in 2018, her father ended up accepting a layoff from his job to help care for him.

“And that’s just us,” she said.

Marqus died in 2020, at age 36, from a stroke caused by sickle cell.

New treatments like the one that was endorsed on Tuesday are expected to cost millions of dollars per patient, though Vertex has not yet said what it will charge. But lifelong care for patients with the disease is also enormously expensive, costing the health care system an estimated $3 billion a year.

It’s not yet clear how many people will seek the new therapies. They are not easy to endure and come with hardships for patients, who will have to undergo chemotherapy and spend more than a month in the hospital. Family members are affected, too — they may need to take time off work during the most intensive phase of the treatment.

Additionally, most Americans with sickle cell are Black and may not trust a health care system that has often failed to provide the most basic preventive and therapeutic care for those with the disease. Some with sickle cell are anxious about undergoing a medical treatment that is on the cutting edge of biotechnology.

But for doctors who have spent years watching patients suffer, and many parents who have seen their children endure years of agony, there is elation at what lies ahead.

“We are finally at a spot where we can envision broadly available cures for sickle cell disease,” said Dr. John Tisdale, director of the cellular and molecular therapeutics branch at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and a member of the advisory committee.

Dana Jones of San Antonio wants her daughters Kyra, 18, and Kami, 20, to have a chance at one of the new therapies. Both had strokes that left them with learning disabilities — injuries that could probably have been avoided if they had been given a screening test and treatment long known to prevent 9 out of 10 strokes in children with the disease. Kyra is now in intensive care as doctors try to control her pain.

Dana Jones is overwhelmed by the possibility that her daughters could be cured.

“It is my prayer that Kami and Kyra can be cured of this awful disease and finally be able to truly live,” she said.

A new treatment and a new technology The cause of sickle cell has been known for nearly 70 years, but research lagged, a situation many say occurred at least in part because so many patients were Black and from poor and working-class families.

There are a number of treatments to reduce sickle cell’s impact. Some patients are able to get bone marrow transplants that can cure the condition. But that requires finding a donor and, after the transplant, taking drugs to prevent the body from rejecting the foreign cells.

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DEPARTAMENTO DE RECURSOS NATURALES Y AMBIENTALES

AVISO AMBIENTAL SOBRE INTENCIÓN DE RENOVAR PERMISO DE INYECCIÓN SUBTERRÁNEA El peticionario, Luis A. González González, cuya dirección postal es PO Box 613 Isabela, PR 00662, ha solicitado a la Oficina Regional de Arecibo del Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales (DRNA) el Permiso de Construcción y Operación para una facilidad de inyección subterránea (FIS) Clase V C-1 bajo las provisiones del Reglamento para el Control de la Inyección Subterránea (RCIS) del Programa para el Control de la Inyección Subterránea (PCIS) y la Ley Federal de Agua Potable Segura, según enmendada, 42 USC 300f, et seq. (LFAPS).

La FlS consiste un tanque séptico de forma rectangular de 3’ de largo por de 10’ de ancho por 6.5 de profundidad líquida para una capacidad de 1,459 galones que descarga un pozo filtrante de for:na rectangular de 17’ de largo por 10’ de ancho por 7.5 de profundidad liquida para un área de percolación de 340 pies cuadrados, para la disposición de Aguas Sanitarias y de limpieza provenientes del Restaurante Sonido del Mar ubicado en la PR 466 Km 7.5 Int. Norte Bo, Bajuras Isabela, Puerto Rico.

Luego de realizada la evaluación correspondiente de los documentos sometidos, el DRNA tiene la intención de otorgar los permisos de construcción y operación para la instalación en conformidad con el RCIS y de la LFAPS. Esta notificación se hace para informar que el DRNA ha preparado el borrador del permiso de operación de forma. tal que el público interesado puede someter sus comentarios con relación al mismo. El borrador de permiso contiene las condiciones y prohibiciones necesarias para cumplir con los requisitos reglamentarios aplicables.

El público puede evaluar copia de las solicitudes de permiso que sometió el peticionario ante el DRNA, los borradores de permiso y otros documentos relevantes en la Oficina Regional de Arecibo del DRNA situ.1da en la Avenida San Patricio #44 Marginal Car. #2 Km. 80.6 en Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Copia de dichos documentos pueden adquirirse ($0.50 por pliego) en el antes mencionado lugar entre las 8:00 am y las 4:30 pm de lunes a viernes o escribiendo a la siguiente dirección: Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales, San José Industrial Park, 1375 Ave. Ponce De León, San Juan PR 00926.

Las partes interesadas pueden enviar sus comentarios al Sr. Moisés Soto Pérez, Director Regional, Oficina Regional de Arecibo, o solicitar una vista administrativa a la Secretaria del DRNA a la dirección postal indicada anteriormente. Los comentarios por escrito o la solicitud de vista pública deberán ser sometidos no más tarde de treinta (30) días a partir de la publicación de este aviso. La fecha límite para someter comentarios puede ser extendida si se estima necesario o apropiado para el interés público. La solicitud para una vista pública debe señalar la razón o razones que en la opinión del solicitante ameritan la celebración de esta. De realizarse una vista pública, los interesados o afectados tendrán una oportunidad razonable para presentar evidencia o testimonio sobre si se emite o deniega el permiso, si la Secretaria determina que dicha vista es necesaria o apropiada.

29 SEP 2023 Anaís Rodríguez Vega Secretaria Este anuncio se publicó conforme a lo requerido por la Ley Sobre Política Pública Ambiental, ley Núm. 416 del 22 de septiembre de 2004, según enmendada. El costo del Aviso Público es sufragado por la entidad peticionaria.

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DEPARTAMENTO DE RECURSOS NATURALES Y AMBIENTALES

AVISO AMBIENTAL INTENCIÓN DE RENOVAR PERMISO DE INYECCIÓN SUBTERRÁNEA El peticionario, Primera Iglesia de Bautista de Campo Rico, cuya dirección postal es Apartado 1135, Canóvanas, Puerto Rico, 00729, representado por el Sr. Miguel Agosto Tolentino, Presidente de la Junta Directiva de dicha iglesia, ha solicitado al Área de Calidad de Agua (ACA) del Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales (DRNA), la renovación del Permiso de Operación UIC-14-15-0030 para el sistema de inyección subterránea (SIS) Clase VII, bajo las disposiciones del Reglamento para el Control de la Inyección Subterránea (RCIS) y la Ley Federal de Agua Potable Segura, según enmendada 42 USC 300f et seq. (LFAPS).

El SIS consiste de un tanque de retención de 4.75 pies de ancho por 10 pies de largo por 8.5 pies de profundidad líquida, con una capacidad total de 6,040 galones, para el almacenamiento exclusivamente de aguas usadas provenientes de los baños y cocina. El referido SIS estará en la Primera Iglesia Bautista de Campo Rico localizada en Carretera PR-185, Km 4.1, en el Barrio Campo Rico en Canóvanas, Puerto Rico.

Luego de realizada la evaluación correspondiente de los documentos sometidos, el DRNA tiene la intención de renovar el permiso de operación para la instalación antes mencionada en conformidad con los requisitos del RCIS y de la LFAPS. Esta notificación se hace para informar que el DRNA, ha preparado el borrador del permiso de operación de forma tal que el público interesado pueda someter sus comentarios con relación al mismo.

El permiso contiene las condiciones y prohibiciones necesarias para cumplir con los requisitos reglamentarios aplicables.

Copia de la solicitud de permiso de operación que sometió el peticionario ante el DRNA, el borrador del permiso y otros documentos relevantes estarán a la disposición del público para ser examinados, a petición del interesado mediante el envío de un correo electrónico a la siguiente dirección: inyeccionsubterranea@drna. pr.gov o visitando el ACA, cuya oficina está localizada en el Piso 3 Ala A del Edificio de Agencias Ambientales Cruz A. Matos, Carretera PR-8838, Km 6.3, Sector El Cinco, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. Copia de dichos documentos pueden adquirirse en el ACA, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes o escribiendo a la siguiente dirección: Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales, San José Industrial Park, 1375 Avenida Ponce de León, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00926. Las partes interesadas o afectadas pueden enviar sus comentarios por escrito al Sr. Ángel R. Meléndez Aguilar, Gerente Interino del ACA, o solicitar una vista pública por escrito a la Secretaria del DRNA, a la dirección postal o correo electrónico antes indicado.

Los comentarios por escrito o la solicitud de vista pública deberán ser sometidos al DRNA no más tarde de treinta (30) días a partir de la fecha de publicación de este aviso. La fecha límite para someter comentarios puede ser extendida si se estima necesario o apropiado para el interés público. La solicitud para una vista pública deberá señalar la razón o las razones que en la opinión del solicitante ameritan la celebración de la misma. De realizarse una vista pública los interesados o afectados tendrán una oportunidad razonable para presentar evidencia o testimonio sobre si se emite o deniega el permiso, si la Secretaria determina que dicha vista es necesaria o apropiada.

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From page 19 In recent years, a number of biotechnology companies have tried novel approaches. While Bluebird Bio is advancing its gene therapy technique, Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics focused on the gene-editing system CRISPR-Cas9, which can home in on specific areas of DNA and turn genes on or off. CRISPR has allowed researchers to disable genes to assess their importance in biomedical research. But until now it has not been used as a treatment for patients with a genetic disease.

To treat sickle cell, CRISPR snips a piece of DNA in bone marrow stem cells. That frees a blocked gene to make a form of hemoglobin that normally is produced only by a fetus. The fetal gene directs the production of hemoglobin that does not form into the sickle shape. In clinical trials, patients no longer had the complications of sickle cell disease and no longer needed blood transfusions.

But there is a concern that CRISPR could inadvertently snip a piece of DNA in the wrong part of a patient’s genome.

That might disrupt a gene and cause a blood cancer.

No such issues have turned up in the clinical trials, but the Vertex trial involved only 44 patients, and just 30 have been followed for at least 16 months.

The company did extensive comparisons of patients’ DNA with that of people in large databases asking how likely such CRISPR misfires could be.

Vertex said it plans to follow clinical trial patients for 15 years. The company’s data were sufficiently reassuring that the expert committee said on Tuesday it saw no reason to hold the treatment back.

There can always be additional studies, noted committee member Alexis Komor, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of California, San Diego. But, she said, that would be “expecting perfection at the expense of progress.”

Dr. Joseph Wu of Stanford said, “We all agree that the benefits outweigh the risks. These patients are quite sick and this is a good therapy.”

Scot Wolfe of the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School said, “We want to be careful not to let the perfect be the enemy of the good.”

“There is a huge unmet need,” he added.

If it’s safe, who gets it?

Vertex estimates that 20,000 people could be eligible for its treatment, and says Medicaid and private insurers have suggested a willingness to pay for it.

“There is almost no way they could not pay,” said Dr. David Williams, chief of the division of hematology and oncology at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Williams, who has consulted for Vertex and Bluebird Bio, added that insurers pay “$3 million a pop” for other gene therapies produced by Bluebird Bio for the diseases thalassemia and adrenoleukodystrophy. With sickle cell, and its large number of Black patients, he said, there is an issue of “equity in access and the tremendous medical need.”

Some people with the disease may not be eligible, depending on the FDA’s decisions. They could include young children with sickle cell and older patients whose bodies have been so damaged that the treatment could pose heightened risks.

Kevin Wake of Kansas City, Missouri, hopes he is not too old, at 55, or too damaged. He has had three strokes caused by the disease.

The treatments, though curative, are difficult.

Patients first have eight weeks of blood transfusions followed by a treatment to release bone marrow stem cells into their bloodstream. The stem cells are then removed and sent to the companies to be treated. Next, patients receive intense chemotherapy to clear their marrow for the treated cells. The treated cells are infused back into the patients, but they have to remain in the hospital for at least a month while the new cells grow and repopulate their marrow.

That treatment “cannot be delivered at most hospitals,” said Dr. Alexis Thompson, chief of the division of hematology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, who consults for Vertex.

Another issue is how quickly Vertex can ramp up production. Each patient’s cells must be treated individually in a sterile environment, an arduous prospect.

Stuart Arbuckle, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Vertex, is confident. “We are launch ready,” he said. But he added that he did not expect a huge wave of patients immediately.

“This is a pretty big decision for a patient to go through,” Arbuckle said.

One of the Vertex clinical trial patients, Marie-Chantal Tornyenu, 22, who is a senior at Cornell University, said patients also had to be prepared for “mental adjustment” after treatment.

Tornyenu said she no longer had the pain crises that plagued her, especially in high school when she was hospitalized nearly every month.

But she has spent much of her life taking precautions and worrying about pain and complications from sickle cell.

Those habits are hard to break.

“It’s a major learning curve from having sickle cell my whole life,” she said. “I’m still struggling with that mindset — ‘sickle cell is you.’”

Kyra Jones hugs her mom, Dana Jones, at their home in San Antonio, Texas, on Aug. 23, 2020. The vote by an advisory committee may lead to the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the first treatment for humans that uses the CRISPR gene-editing system.

The San Juan Daily Star LEGAL NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO

LIME HOMES, LTD. Plaintiff V.

ANGEL LUIS OYOLA MERCADO, LYMARI COLON MARTINEZ, THE CONYUGAL PARTNETSHIP COMPOSED BY ANGEL LUIS OYOLA MERCADO AND LYMARI COLON MARTINEZ; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY OF PUERTO RICO

Defendants Civil No.: 16-03093-JAG. Re: MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND COLLECTION OF MONIES. NOTICE OF SALE.

TO: ANGEL LUIS OYOLA MERCADO, LYMARI COLON MARTINEZ, AND THE CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP COMPOSED BY THE TWO, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY OF PUERTO RICO AND ALL PARTIES THAT MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY.

WHEREAS: Judgment in favor of Plaintiff was entered for the principal sum of $253,938.03 of principal balance, plus interest at a rate of 6.50% per annum since March 1st, 2015. Such interes will continue accrue until debt is paid in full in accordance with the tenets od 28 U.S.C. sec 1691. An additional deferred balance of $30,294.18 does not accrue interest at this time. In addition, the defendant owe Plaintiff late charges in the amounting to 5.000% of any and any payments or installments in arrears over fifteen (15) days since the installment is due. Defendants also owe Plaintiff all of the advances made by Plaintiff pursuant to the provision or dispositions of the mortgage note and mortgage deed. Defendant also owe the Plaintiff an amount equivalent to 10% ($27,500.00) of the original principal balance as liquidated amount to cover the costs, expenses and attorney fees. The record of the case and of the proceedings may be examined by the interested parties at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardon Ave. Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, or by accessing the electronic court records by internet accessing https://ecf.prd.uscourts.gov.

WHEREAS: Pursuant to the terms of the aforementioned

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judgment and the order of execution thereof, the undersigned SPECIAL MASTER, 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 at the Hallway benches in front of Courtroom # 1 of the United States district Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Federal Building Office 150, 1st, Floor, 150 Carlos Chardon Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918 the following property belonging, describe in Spanish as follows: URBANA: Solar radicado en el Desarrollo El Valle, Segunda Fase Residencial Prados Urbanos, localizado en el Barrio Cañabon del término municipal de Caguas, Puerto Rico, que se describe en el plano de inscripción con el número, área y colindancias a continuación. Solar número 28 del bloque K, área del solar 412.50 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, con terrenos propiedad de Los Prados Urbanos S. en C. por A., S.E., en una distancia de 15.00 metros; por el Sur, con la calle Paseo de la Palma Real, en una distancia de 15.00 metros; por el Este, con el solar número 27 del bloque K, en una distancia de 25.70 metros; y por el Oeste, con el solar número 29 del bloque K, en una distancia de 25.70 metros. En dicho solar enclava una casa construida en concreto y bloques de hormigón para fines residenciales, la cual consta de cuatro cuartos dormitorios, dos y medio baños, doble marquesina, sala, comedor, cocina, family room y demás dependencias.

Servidumbre Telefónica. Franja de terreno de un metro con cincuenta y dos centímetros de ancho por quince metros de largo por su colindancia Sur. The property is identified as land number 58075, recorded at page number 63 of volume number 1699, in the Registry of the Property, Section of Caguas I. Physical Address: Los Prados (Desarrollo El Valle) K-28, Caguas, PR 000725. WHEREAS: This property is subject to the following junior liens and/or attachments described in English: Mortgage: As guarantee of promissory note to benefit of Doral Bank, or on its order, for the amount of $68,750.00, interest ay 6 ½ % annual, due date on February 1, 2036, as stated deed number 7, authorized in San Juan, on January 17, 2006 before Lisa Margarita Santiago Ruiz, Public Notary, registered at page 63 of volume 1699 of Caguas, land 58075, inscription 3rd. Tax Lien: In favor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Department of Finance, for the amount of $58,340.93, constituted by Certification dated January

Thursday, November 2, 2023 24, 2008, presented on March 10,2008 and annotated to page 63 of volume 1699 of Caguas, land 58078, Annotation A, and also annotated at page 95, order 368, of the book 44 of Tax Liens of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Tax Lien: In favor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Department of Finance, for the amount of $47,402.03, constituted by Certification dated August 13 2009, presented on September 15, 2009 and annotated to page 63 of volume 1699 of Caguas, land 58078, Annotation B and also annotated at page 120, order 471, of the book 44 of Tax Liens of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with holders thereof.

It is understood that potential bidders acquire the property subject to any and all senior liens that encumber the property. It is understood that potential bidders acquire the property subject to any and all 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 lien. THEREFORE, the FIRST PUBLIC SALE shall be held on DECEMBER 6TH , 2023, AT 2:30 PM. The minimum bid that will be accepted in the first public sale is the sum of $275,000.00. In the event that said first public sale does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a SECOND PUBLIC SALE shall be held on the DECEMBER 13T, 2023 AT 2:30 PM and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $183,333.33.

If said second public sale does not result in the adjudication and sale of the property, a THIRD PUBLIC SALE shall be held on the DECEMBER 20TH, 2023 AT 2:30 PM and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $137,500.00. Upon confirmation of the sale, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens that are attached to the property referred to above.

For further particulars, reference is made to the judgment entered by the Court in this case, which can be examined in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 12th of October 2023. Beatriz Vazquez Solis, Special Master.

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

LIME HOMES, LTD. Plaintiff V.

JUAN SANTANA GONZALEZ, MADELINE ROSA FIGUEROA, AND THE CONJUGAL PARTERSHIP COMPOSED

BY THEM

Defendants Civil No.: 17-1927. JAG. Re: MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE IN REM. NOTICE OF SALE.

TO: JUAN SANTANA GONZALEZ, MADELINE ROSA FIGUEROA, AND THE CONJUGAL PARTERSHIP COMPOSED

BY THEM , AND ALL PARTIES THAT MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY.

WHEREAS: Judgment in favor of Plaintiff was entered for the principal sum of $174,873.74 of principal balance of the mortgage note, plus interest at a rate of 7.00% per annum since January 1st, 2015, over said balance. Interest will continue to accrue until the debt is paid in full in accordance with the tenants of 28 U.S.C. sec 1691.

In addition, the defendant owes Plaintiff late charges amounting to 5.000% of any and any payments or installments in arrears over fifteen (15) days since the installment is due. The defendant also owes Plaintiff pursuant to the provisions or dispositions of the all of the mortgage note and mortgage deed. advances made by Plaintiff pursuant to the provision or dispositions of the mortgage note and mortgage deed. The defendant also owes the Plaintiff an amount equivalent to 10% of the original principal balance as liquidated amount to cover the costs, expenses and attorney fees. The record of the case and of the proceedings may be examined by the interested parties at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardon Ave. Hato Rey, Puerto Rico or by internet accessing https://ecf.prd. uscourts.gov. WHEREAS: Pursuant to the terms of the aforementioned judgment and the order of execution thereof, the following property belonging to Defendants will be sold at a public auction: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número 15 del bloque VI-AK de la Urbanización jardines de Country Club, situado en el Barrio Sabana Abajo del término municipal de Carolina, Puerto Rico, con un área de 300.38 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE,

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21 con 22.25 metros con el solar número 14; por el SUR, con 25.25 metros con el solar número 16; por el ESTE, en 13.50 metros con la calle número 41; y por el OESTE, en 13.50 metros con el solar número 2.

Contiene una casa de concreto armado y bloques para fines residenciales. The property is identified as land number 10,074, recorded at page number 183 of volume number 262, in the Registry of the Property, Section of Carolina I. Physical Address: AK – 41 St. Jardines de Country Club Development, Carolina, PR 00983. Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with holders thereof. It is understood that potential bidders acquire the property subject to any and all senior liens that encumber the property. It is understood that potential bidders acquire the property subject to any and all 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 their cancellation. The present property will be acquired free and clear of all junior liens. WHEREAS: Pursuant to the terms of the aforementioned judgment and the order of execution thereof, the undersigned SPECIAL MASTER, 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 at the Hallway benches in front of Courtroom # 1 of the United States district Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Federal Building Office 150, 1st, Floor, 150 Carlos Chardon Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918 the following property belonging, describe in Spanish as follows: WHEREAS: For the purpose of the FIRST PUBLIC SALE shall be held on DECEMBER 6TH, 2023, AT 3:15 PM. The minimum bid that will be accepted in the first public sale is the sum of $176,758.90 and no lower offers will be accepted. In the event that said first public sale does not produce a bidder and the property is not adjudicated, a SECOND PUBLIC SALE shall be held on the DECEMBER 13TH, 2023, AT 3:15 PM and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $117,839.26. If said second public sale does not result in the adjudication and sale of

the property, a THIRD PUBLIC SALE shall be held on the DECEMBER 20TH, 2023, AT 3:15 PM and the minimum bid that will be accepted is the sum of $88,379.45. WHEREAS: The sale to be made by the appointed Special Master is subject to confirmation by the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the deed of conveyance and possession to the property will be executed and delivered only after such confirmation. San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 12th of OCTOBER 2023. BEATRIZ VÁZQUEZ SOLIS, SPECIAL MASTER.

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

TRIANGLE REO PR, CORP. Demandante V.

ANTARTICA ICE PLANT CORP.; CARLOS E. PERDOMO CHEYNE, SU ESPOSA EREIDA FRANCO ECHEVARRIA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: DCD2014-2531.

(702). Sobre: REGLA 35.4 DE PROCEDIMIENTO CIVIL; COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

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

YO, EDGARDO ELÍAS VARGAS SANTANA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #193, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Bayamón, al público en general, POR LA PRESENTE HAGO SABER: CERTIFICO Y HAGO SABER: Cumpliendo con un Mandamiento de Subasta de Bienes Muebles Embargados del Secretario de este Tribunal, venderé en pública subasta al mejor postor en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos, en la dirección abajo indicada, el día 10 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, los bienes muebles que se describen en Inventario de Bienes Embargados, y que se describen a continuación: 1. Planta eléctrica Kane Caribbean Inc. (John Deere Series 400 6076AF030 RG6076A571375); 2. Henry VogtMacherer Co. No.38485 Serial 38485, año 1992; 3. Pick up GMC color oro, tablilla 709-033, Marbe-

te 036612785; 4. Finger Yale Lifttruck Serie #AS1011963116 Modelo GLC070VXNGSF092; 5. Tanque donde se almacena el hielo; 6. Máquina para preparar las bolsas de hielo; 7. Máquina para transportar el hielo (correa de mover bolsas); 8. Camión International Modelo 4700 año 1996 (4X2), t 9. tablilla H41470 VIN 1NTSCAAM8VH441930; 10. Camión International tablilla H50478 VIN 1HTSCAAM5YH217923; 11.

Hielera de 1 puerta; 12. Hielera de 2 puertas. Los bienes muebles antes identificados fueron embargados el pasado 16 de abril de 2023, mediante Orden y Mandamiento de Embargo de este Tribunal, y entregados al Sr. Miguel Matías, representante de la parte demandante.

La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante, hasta donde sea posible, el importe de la sentencia dictada el pasado 29 de septiembre de 2014, la cual los balances han sido actualizada al 21 de septiembre de 2023, por las siguientes cantidades: $38,002.94 de principal, más $63,243.62 de intereses acumulados hasta el 21 de septiembre de 2023, más los que continúen acumulándose hasta el pago total y completo de la deuda, más la cantidad de $4,540.56 por recargos. Conforme lo ordenado por el Tribunal, la subasta antes indicada se llevará a cabo en la siguiente dirección física: 140 calle 3A, Hermanos Dávila, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables. Los bienes muebles antes relacionados se encuentran libres de cargas y gravámenes. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación y que las cargas preferentes, si alguna, continuarán subsistentes; entiéndase que el rematante los acepta y quedan subrogados en la responsabilidad de este sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad para ejecutar se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Para la publicación de este edicto en un periódico de circulación general una sola vez, y para la colocación del mismo en tres sitios públicos visibles del municipio en que se celebre la subasta, libro el presente en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy 20 de octubre del 2023. Edgardo Elías Vargas Santana, Alguacil Auxiliar Placa #193, Alguacil Del Tribunal De Primera Instancia, Sala De Bayamón.

DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE PONCE SALA SUPERIOR

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

VIRGILIO GUZMAN GORDIAN, POR SI Y EN LA CUOTA VIUDAL USUFRUCTUARIA DE LA SUCESION DE GLORIA GRAU SANTIAGO; LA SUCESION DE GLORIA GRAU SANTIAGO COMPUESTA POR FULANO Y FULANA DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DE LA SUCESION; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Demandados Civil Núm.: PO2022CV00467.

Sala: 406. 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 PONCE, 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 29 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 2:45 DE LA TARDE, en su oficina sita en el local que ocupa en el edificio del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE PONCE, SALA SUPERIOR, todo derecho, título e interés que tenga la parte demandada de epígrafe en el inmueble de su propiedad que ubica en: #5 CALLE 2, COMUNIDAD CERRILLO, PONCE, PUERTO RICO 00731 y que se describe a continuación: RÚSTICA: Parcela marcada con el número cinco en el plano de parcelación de la Comunidad Rural Cerrillos, Barrio Cerrillos del término municipal de Ponce, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de cuatrocientos dos punto treinta metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con parcela número dos de la comunidad; por el SUR, con calle número dos de la comunidad; por el ESTE, con parcela número seis de la comunidad; y por el OESTE, con parcela número cuatro de la comunidad. La propiedad anLEGAL NOTICE tes relacionada consta inscrita ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO al Folio 203 del Tomo 2060 de

22 Ponce, finca número 59,506, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Ponce, Sección Primera.

El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $128,663.79.

Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 6 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 2:30 DE LA TARDE. 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 $85,775.86.

Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 13 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 2:30 DE LA TARDE. 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 $64,331.89. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura de hipoteca número 39 otorgada en Ponce, Puerto Rico, el día 31 de enero de 2007, ante el Notario Carlos A. Surillo Pumarada, inscrita al folio 203 del tomo 2060 de Ponce, inscripción cuarta, modificada en cuanto a su principal que será de $128,663.79, en cuanto a su pago mensual de principal e interés será por la cantidad de $845.23, en cuanto a su vencimiento que será el primero (1ro) de diciembre de 2048, y en cuanto al tipo mínimo en caso de ejecución que será de $128,663.79, según consta de la escritura de modificación de hipoteca número 756, otorgada el día 19 de diciembre de 2018, en San Juan, Puerto Rico, ante la Notario Público Maricarmen Carrillo Justiniano, inscrita al Tomo Karibe de Ponce, finca 59,506, inscripción quinta, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Ponce, Sección Primera. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido contra la parte co-demandada, ascendente a la suma de $126,137.07 por concepto de principal, desde el 1ro de noviembre de 2020, más intereses al tipo pactado de 6.875% anual que continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Además, Virgilio Guzmán Gordian, por sí y en la cuota viudal usufructuaria de la Sucesión y La Sucesión de Gloria Grau Santiago 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 $13,400.00. Además, Virgilio Guzmán Gordian, por sí y en la cuota viudal usufructuaria de la Sucesión y La Sucesión de Gloria Grau Santiago se comprometió a pagar una suma equivalente a $13,400.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca y una suma equivalente a $13,400.00 para cubrir intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley. Por razón de dicho incumplimiento, y al amparo del derecho que le confiere el Pagaré, el demandante ha declarado tales sumas vencidas, líquidas y exigibles en su totalidad. Que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al Procedimiento incoado estarán de manifiesto en la SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE PONCE, SALA SUPERIOR durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad en un estudio de título efectuado a la finca antes descrita. Por la presente se notifica a los acreedores desconocidos, no inscritos o presentados que sus 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,

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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 Ponce, Puerto Rico, hoy día 19 de octubre de 2023.

MIGUEL A. TORRES AYALA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #560, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE PONCE, SALA SUPERIOR.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

JUANA ALEJANDRO DIAZ; JOSE MANUEL GARCIA TORRES; LA SUCESION DE ROBERTO ALEJANDRO DIAZ COMPUESTA POR CARMEN JULIA ALEJANDRO DIAZ T/C/C CARMEN J. GONZALEZ Y JUANA ALEJANDRO DIAZ; FULANO Y FULANA DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM)

Demandados Civil Núm.: CG2022CV04303.

Sala: 701. 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 CAGUAS, SALA SUPERIOR, en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor en efectivo, cheque certificado en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América el día 29 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 9:45 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 AC-10 CALLE PRAGA, URBANIZACION CAGUAS NORTE, CAGUAS, PR 00725-2263 y que se describe a continuación:

URBANA: Solar marcado con el número diez del Bloque “AC” de la Urbanización Caguas Norte, situada en el Barrio Bairoa de Caguas, con una cabida superficial de trescientos veintidós metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, en catorce metros, con los solares número ocho y doce; por el SUR, en catorce metros, con la calle número veinticuatro; por el ESTE, en veintitrés metros, con el solar número nueve; y por el OESTE, en veintitrés metros, con el solar número once. Enclava una casa residencial para una familia. La propiedad antes relacionada consta inscrita al Folio 260 del Tomo 969 de Caguas, finca número 33,230 (antes 7,651), Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección Primera. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta del inmueble antes relacionado, será el dispuesto en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es decir la suma de $118,150.00.

Si no hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 6 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 9:45 DE LA MAÑANA. En la segunda subasta que se celebre servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado en la primera subasta, o sea la suma de $78,766.67.

Si tampoco hubiere remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 13 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 9:45 DE LA MAÑANA. Para la tercera subasta servirá de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado para el caso de ejecución, o sea, la suma de $59,075.00. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura número 330 otorgada en Caguas, Puerto Rico, el día 28 de junio de 2006, ante el Notario Sergio Ortiz Atienza, la cual consta inscrita al Folio 225 del Tomo 1,671 de Caguas, Finca número 33,230, inscripción 9na y última, Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección Primera. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido contra la parte demandada ascendente a la suma de $97,418.07 por concepto de principal, desde el 1ro de septiembre de 2018, más intereses al tipo pactado de 7.45% anual que continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Además, la parte co-demandada, Juana Alejandro Díaz, José Manuel García Torres y La Sucesión de Roberto Alejandro Díaz 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 crédi-

tos accesorios y adelantos hechos en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca; y las costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado equivalentes a $11,815.00. Además, la parte co-demandada, Juana Alejandro Díaz, José Manuel García Torres y La Sucesión de Roberto Alejandro Díaz se comprometió a pagar una suma equivalente a $11,815.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca y una suma equivalente a $11,815.00 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 CAGUAS, SALA SUPERIOR durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate.

La propiedad no está sujeta a gravamen anterior y/o preferente según las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad.

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 Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy día 23 de octubre de 2023. ÁNGEL GÓMEZ GÓMEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAGUAS, SALA SUPERIOR.

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ORIENTAL BANK Demandante Vs.

SUCESION DE ÁNGEL ANDRÉS SANTIAGO RODRIGUEZ Y SUCESIÓN DE LILLIAM RODRIGUEZ ARROYO T/C/C MILKA LILLIAM RODRIGUEZ T/C/C MIRTA LILLIAM RODRIGUEZ ARROYO T/C/C MILTA LILLIAM RODRIGUEZ, COMPUESTAS POR SUS HEREDEROS CONOCIDOS ANA MARILYS SANTIAGO RODRÍGUEZ T/C/C ANA MARILIS SANTIAGO RODRÍGUEZ Y ÁNGELO SANTIAGO RODRÍGUEZ; SUCESIÓN DE CARMEN LILLIAM SANTIAGO RODRÍGUEZ; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERES EN DICHAS SUCESIONES

Demandados Civil Núm.: PO2022CV00478.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO ANUNCIANDO PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe, funcionario del Tribunal de la Sala Superior de Ponce, Puerto Rico, por la presente anuncia y hace saber al público en general que en cumplimiento con la Sentencia dictada en este caso con fecha 1ro de agosto de 2023, y según Orden y Mandamiento del 28 de septiembre de 2023 librado por este honorable Tribunal, procederé a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor, y por dinero en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal con todo título derecho y/o interés de la parte demandada sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: RÚSTICA: Parcela macada con el número setenta y uno (71) en el plano de parcelación de la Comunidad Rural Cristina del Barrio Amuelas, del término municipal de Juana Díaz, con una cabida superficial de cero cuerdas con dos mil setecientos veintiocho diezmilésimas de otra, equivalente a mil setenta y dos metros cuadrados. En lindes: por el

NORTE, con la calle número seis de la comunidad; por el SUR, con la parcela ciento dos de la comunidad; por el ESTE, con la calle número uno de la comunidad; y por el OESTE, con la parcela número setenta y dos de la comunidad. FINCA NUM. 9,469, inscrita al folio 182 del tomo 249 de Juana Díaz, sección I de Ponce. Dirección Física: Lot 71, Las Trinitarias St. Cristina Comm. Juana Diaz, PR 00795. Se anuncia por medio de este edicto que la PRIMERA SUBASTA habrá de celebrarse el día 29 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi oficina sita en el edificio que ocupa el Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Ponce. Siendo ésta la primera subasta que se celebrará en este caso, será el precio mínimo aceptable como oferta en la Primera Subasta, eso es el tipo mínimo pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca para la propiedad, la suma de $133,300.00. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta primera subasta por dicha suma mínima, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 6 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar antes señalado en la cual el precio mínimo serán dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $88,866.66. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta segunda subasta por el tipo mínimo indicado en el párrafo anterior, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en el mismo lugar antes señalado el día 13 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la cual el tipo mínimo aceptable como oferta será la mitad (1/2) del precio mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $66,650.00. Si se declare desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo mínimo de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor. Con el importe de esta venta se habrá de satisfacer el balance de la sentencia dictada en este caso el cual consiste en el pago de $103,382.94 de principal, más intereses convenidos al 4.8750% anual más recargos hasta su pago, más el pago de lo pactado en la sentencia para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. Se dispone que una vez celebrada la subasta y vendido el inmueble relacionado, el alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial a los nuevos dueños dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la celebración de la Subasta. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocu-

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

Si se anula la venta, el comprador tendrá derecho a la devolución del depósito de la venta judicial menos los honorarios y costos incurridos en el proceso de venta judicial. No tendrá ningún otro recurso contra el acreedor hipotecario ejecutante ni la representación legal de éste. Por la presente, también se notifica e informa a Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal, personas desconocidas que puedan tener derechos en la propiedad o título objeto de este edicto.

La Venta en Pública Subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga y gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la Primera, Segunda y Tercera Subasta, si eso fuera necesario, a los efectos de cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha Subasta. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría de este Tribunal durante horas laborables y para la concurrencia de los licitadores expido el presente Edicto que se publicará en un periódico de circulación diaria en toda la Isla de Puerto Rico por espacio dos (2) semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana y se fijará, además, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Alcaldía y la Colecturía de Rentas Internas del Municipio donde se celebrará la Subasta y en la Colecturía más cercana del lugar de la residencia de la parte demandada. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente que firmo y sello, hoy día 13 de octubre de 2023.

MANUEL MALDONADO, ALGUACIL, SALA SUPERIOR DE PONCE.

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The San Juan Daily Star NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA tomo 139 de Naranjito, Registro SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYA- de Barranquitas. Dirección FísiMÓN ca: COMUNIDAD GUADIANA, LOTE 154, NARANJITO, PR ORIENTAL BANK 00719. Se anuncia por medio Demandante Vs. de este edicto que la PRIMERA SUCESIÓN DE SUBASTA habrá de celebrarse ROBERTO ORTIZ el día 27 DE NOVIEMBRE DE ORTEGA Y SUCESIÓN 2023, A LAS 10:15 DE LA MADE ANGELITA FEBUS ÑANA, en mi oficina sita en el TAÑON COMPUESTAS edificio que ocupa el Tribunal de Puerto Rico, Sala POR SUS HEREDEROS Superior Superior de Bayamón. Siendo CONOCIDOS ARELIS ésta la primera subasta que se ORTIZ FEBUS, celebrará en este caso, será el ROBERTO ORTIZ FEBUS precio mínimo aceptable como oferta en la Primera Subasta, Y MORAIMA ORTIZ eso es el tipo mínimo pactado FEBUS; SUCESION DE en la Escritura de Hipoteca VIVIANA MORALES para la propiedad, la suma de $69,600.00. De no haber FEBUS COMPUESTA POR SUS HEREDEROS remanente o adjudicación en primera subasta por dicha CONOCIDOS LUIS RAUL esta suma mínima, se celebrará una ORTEGA MORALES, SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 4 YULIANA ORTEGA DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023, A MORALES T/C/C JULIANA LAS 10:15 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar antes señaORTEGA MORALES, lado en la cual el precio mínimo ANTONIO ORTEGA serán dos terceras (2/3) partes MORALES E IRIS del tipo mínimo pactado en la BETHZAIDA ORTEGA escritura de hipoteca, la suma MORALES; FULANO DE de $46,400.00. De no haber o adjudicación en TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL remanente esta segunda subasta por el COMO HEREDEROS tipo mínimo indicado en el páDESCONOCIDOS rrafo anterior, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en el misY/O MIEMBROS CON mo lugar antes señalado el día INTERES DE DICHAS 11 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023, A SUCESIONES LAS 10:15 DE LA MAÑANA, en Demandados la cual el tipo mínimo aceptable Civil Núm.: BY2022CV00669. como oferta será la mitad (1/2) Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO del precio mínimo pactado en la Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTE- escritura de hipoteca, la suma CA. EDICTO ANUNCIANDO de $34,800.00. Si se declare PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TER- desierta la tercera subasta se CERA SUBASTA. El Alguacil adjudicará la finca a favor del que suscribe, funcionario del acreedor por la totalidad de la Tribunal de la Sala Superior de cantidad adeudada si ésta es Bayamón, Puerto Rico, por la igual o menor que el monto presente anuncia y hace saber del tipo mínimo de la tercera al público en general que en subasta, si el tribunal lo estima cumplimiento con la Sentencia conveniente. Se abonará dicho dictada en este caso con fecha monto a la cantidad adeudada 11 de agosto de 2023, y según si ésta es mayor. Con el imOrden y Mandamiento del 2 de porte de esta venta se habrá octubre de 2023 librado por de satisfacer el balance de la este honorable Tribunal, proce- sentencia dictada en este caso deré a vender en pública subas- el cual consiste en el pago ta al mejor postor, y por dinero de $55,287.92 de principal, en efectivo, cheque certificado más intereses convenidos al o giro postal a nombre del Al- 7.0000% anual más recargos guacil del Tribunal con todo hasta su pago, más el pago de título derecho y/o interés de la lo pactado en la sentencia para parte demandada sobre la pro- costas, gastos y honorarios de piedad que se describe a con- abogados. Se dispone que una tinuación: RÚSTICA: Parcela vez celebrada la subasta y venmarcada con el número ciento dido el inmueble relacionado, el cincuenta y cuatro en el plano alguacil pondrá en posesión jude parcelación de la comuni- dicial a los nuevos dueños dendad rural Guadiana del barrio tro del término de veinte (20) Guadiana del término municipal días a partir de la celebración de Naranjito con una cabida de la Subasta. Si transcurren superficial de trescientos cin- los referidos veinte (20) días, cuenta punto cero cero metros el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin cuadrados. En lindes por el necesidad de ulterior procediNORTE, con la parcela núme- miento, que se lleve a efecto el ro ciento cincuenta y tres de la desalojo o lanzamiento del ocucomunidad; por el SUR, con la pante u ocupantes de la finca parcela número ciento cincuen- o de todos los que por orden o ta y cinco de la comunidad; por tolerancia del demandado/deuel ESTE, con la calle número dor la ocupen. El Alguacil de cuatro de la comunidad; por el este Tribunal efectuará el lanOESTE, con la parcela núme- zamiento de los ocupantes de ro ciento sesenta y ocho de la ser necesario. Si la subasta es comunidad. FINCA NÚMERO: adjudicada a un tercero y luego 9,527, inscrita al folio 44 del se deja sin efecto, el tercero a

Thursday, November 2, 2023 favor de quién se adjudicó la subasta solo tendrá derecho a la devolución del monto consignado más no tendrá derecho a entablar recurso o reclamo adicional alguno (judicial o extrajudicial) contra el demandante y/o el acreedor y/o inversionista, dueño pagaré y/o su abogado.

Si se anula la venta, el comprador tendrá derecho a la devolución del depósito de la venta judicial menos los honorarios y costos incurridos en el proceso de venta judicial. No tendrá ningún otro recurso contra el acreedor hipotecario ejecutante ni la representación legal de éste. Por la presente, también se notifica e informa a Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal, personas desconocidas que puedan tener derechos en la propiedad o título objeto de este edicto.

La Venta en Pública Subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga y gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la Primera, Segunda y Tercera Subasta, si eso fuera necesario, a los efectos de cualquier persona o personas con algún interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha Subasta. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría de este Tribunal durante horas laborables y para la concurrencia de los licitadores expido el presente Edicto que se publicará en un periódico de circulación diaria en toda la Isla de Puerto Rico por espacio dos (2) semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana y se fijará, además, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Alcaldía y la Colecturía de Rentas Internas del Municipio donde se celebrará la Subasta y en la Colecturía más cercana del lugar de la residencia de la parte demandada. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente que firmo y sello, hoy día 18 de octubre de 2023. MARIBEL LANZAR VELÁZQUEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA #735, SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMÓN.

Demandante Vs.

SUCESIÓN DE HÉCTOR TOMÁS MATÍAS VÉLEZ COMPUESTA POR SU VIUDA MYRTA DALIA VÁZQUEZ ROMÁN T/C/C MIRTA DALIA VÁZQUEZ ROMÁN, POR SÍ; SUS HEREDEROS CONOCIDOS JOLIMALIS MATÍAS T/C/C JOHMALIS MATÍAS VÁZQUEZ, JUAN MATÍAS VÁZQUEZ, JORGE MATÍAS VÁZQUEZ, JOMYRVA MATÍAS VÁZQUEZ, HÉCTOR MATÍAS LEÓN, RALPHY MATÍAS LEÓN T/C/C RALPHI MATÍAS LEÓN Y JUDITH MATÍAS LEÓN; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERÉS EN DICHA SUCESIÓN; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA

Demandados Civil Núm.: PO2021CV00791.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO ANUNCIANDO PRIMERA, SEGUNDA Y TERCERA SUBASTA. El Alguacil que suscribe, funcionario del Tribunal de la Sala Superior de Ponce, Puerto Rico, por la presente anuncia y hace saber al público en general que en cumplimiento con la Sentencia dictada en este caso con fecha 18 de octubre de 2022, enmendada nunc pro tunc el 10 de agosto de 2023, y según Orden y Mandamiento del 5 de octubre 2023 librado por este honorable Tribunal, procederé a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor, y por dinero en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal con todo título derecho y/o interés de la parte demandada sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: RÚSTICA: Parcela número diez (10) situada en el Sector Quebrada del Agua del Barrio Canas del término municipal de Ponce, con una cabida superficial de mil quinientos veintiocho punto ochocientos treinta y uno (1528.831) metros cuadrados, y en lindes por el NORTE, en treinta y uno punto cero veinticinco (31.025) metros, con la parcela A, dedicada a uso público que la separa de la carretera municipal de Quebrada LEGAL NOTICE del Agua; por el SUR, en seis ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO (6.00) metros, con la finca prinDE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- cipal de la cual se segregó; por NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA el ESTE, en cincuenta y siete SALA SUPERIOR DE PONCE punto cuatrocientos dieciocho BANCO POPULAR DE (57.418) metros, con la parcela PUERTO RICO Y SUN número nueve (9); y al OESTE, en seis (6) alineaciones distinWEST MORTGAGE tas que suman setenta y uno COMPANY, INC. COMO punto quinientos treinta y siete AGENTE DE SERVICIO (71.537) metros, con un camino privado. Hoy día la parcela A es

parte de la carretera municipal Quebrada del Agua. En dicha parcela enclava una estructura de cemento, la cual consta al día de hoy de tres (3) cuartos dormitorios, sala, comedor, cocina y servicio sanitario. FINCA NÚMERO: 2,105, inscrita al folio 199 del tomo 1121 de Ponce, sección II de Ponce.

Dirección Física: BARRIO CANAS, SECTOR QUEBRADA, PARCELA 10, PONCE PR 00732. Se anuncia por medio de este edicto que la PRIMERA SUBASTA habrá de celebrarse el día 29 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi oficina sita en el edificio que ocupa el Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Ponce. Siendo ésta la primera subasta que se celebrará en este caso, será el precio mínimo aceptable como oferta en la Primera Subasta, eso es el tipo mínimo pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca para la propiedad, la suma de $150,000.00. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta primera subasta por dicha suma mínima, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 6 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar antes señalado en la cual el precio mínimo serán dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $100,000.00. De no haber remanente o adjudicación en esta segunda subasta por el tipo mínimo indicado en el párrafo anterior, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en el mismo lugar antes señalado el día 13 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en la cual el tipo mínimo aceptable como oferta será la mitad (1/2) del precio mínimo pactado en la escritura de hipoteca, la suma de $75,000.00. Si se declare desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo mínimo de la tercera subasta, si el tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor. Con el importe de esta venta se habrá de satisfacer el balance de la sentencia dictada en este caso el cual consiste en el pago de $183,543.58 de principal, más intereses convenidos al 7.00% anual más recargos hasta su pago, más el pago de lo pactado en la sentencia para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. Se dispone que una vez celebrada la subasta y vendido el inmueble relacionado, el alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial a los nuevos dueños dentro del término de veinte (20) días a partir de la celebración de la Subasta. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocu-

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pante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del demandado/deudor la ocupen. El Alguacil de este Tribunal efectuará el lanzamiento de los ocupantes de ser necesario. Si la subasta es adjudicada a un tercero y luego se deja sin efecto, el tercero a favor de quién se adjudicó la subasta solo tendrá derecho a la devolución del monto consignado más no tendrá derecho a entablar recurso o reclamo adicional alguno (judicial o extrajudicial) contra el demandante y/o el acreedor y/o inversionista, dueño pagaré y/o su abogado. Si se anula la venta, el comprador tendrá derecho a la devolución del depósito de la venta judicial menos los honorarios y costos incurridos en el proceso de venta judicial.

No tendrá ningún otro recurso contra el acreedor hipotecario ejecutante ni la representación legal de éste. Por la presente, también se notifica e informa a los Estados Unidos de América por éstos contar con un pagaré a favor del “ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development” por la suma de $225,000.00, intereses al 7% anual y a vencer el 2 de febrero de 2092, según consta de la escritura #138, otorgada en Sn Juan, el 27 de marzo de 2009, ante la Notario Ana V. Piñero Pares, inscrito al folio 200 del tomo 1121 de Ponce, finca #2,105, inscripción 7ma. Además, se notifica e informa a Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal, personas desconocidas que puedan tener derechos en la propiedad o título objeto de este edicto. La Venta en Pública Subasta de la referida propiedad se verificará libre de toda carga y gravamen posterior que afecte la mencionada finca, a cuyo efecto se notifica y se hace saber la fecha, hora y sitio de la Primera, Segunda y Tercera Subasta, si eso fuera necesario, a los efectos de cualquier persona o personas con ALGÚN interés puedan comparecer a la celebración de dicha Subasta. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes.

Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría de este Tribunal durante horas laborables y para la concurrencia de los licitadores expido el presente Edicto que se publicará en un periódico de circulación diaria en toda la Isla de Puerto Rico por espacio dos (2) semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana y se fijará, además, en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Alcaldía y la Colecturía de Rentas Internas del

Municipio donde se celebrará la Subasta y en la Colecturía más cercana del lugar de la residencia de la parte demandada. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente que firmo y sello, hoy día 13 de octubre de 2023. MANUEL MALDONADO, ALGUACIL, SALA SUPERIOR DE PONCE. ***

GUEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL I. MARÍA COTTO AMARO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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ISLAND PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO COMO AGENTE DE DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- FAIRWAY ACQUISITIONS NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA FUND, LLC SALA DE PATILLAS LEGAL NOTICE

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

JACQUELINE VALENTÍN CINTRÓN

Demandado Civil Núm.: PA2023CV00106.

Salón: 306. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO ORDINARIO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: JACQUELINE VALENTÍN CINTRÓN CACAO BAJO CARR 755 K0 H4, PATILLAS, PR 00723 / HC 65 BOX 6482, PATILLAS, PR 007239364.

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 a los abogados de la parte demandante, el Lcdo.

Kevin Sánchez Campanero cuyas direcciones son: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección kevin. sanchez@orf-law.com, y a la dirección notificaciones@orflaw.com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en Guayama, Puerto Rico, hoy día 14 de septiembre de 2023. En Patillas, Puerto Rico, el 14 de septiembre de 2023.

MARISOL ROSADO RODRÍ-

Demandante Vs.

JOANIS E. NIEVES NEGRÓN

Demandado Civil Núm.: CI2023CV00018.

Salón: 100. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO ORDINARIO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: JOANIS F. NIEVES NEGRON 36 CALLE OBREROS, CIALES, PR 00638.

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 secretaria del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en Ia 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 Sanchez Campanero cuyas direcciones son: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección kevin.sachez@orf-law. com, y a la dirección notificaciones@orf-law.com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en Ciales, Puerto Rico, hoy día 30 de agosto de 2023. En Ciales, Puerto Rico, el 30 de agosto de 2023. VIVIAN Y. FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. SANDRA I. MALDONADO VEGA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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The San Juan Daily Star

Thursday, November 2, 2023

A: RG MORTGAGE MIDLAND CREDIT FIRSTBANK PUERTO do usted tener interés en este Toste, Parada 37, San Juan, cantidad adeudada si ésta es de Sabana Llana. Anotación RICO, SS. o quedar afectado por el Puerto Rico, al mejor postor en igual o menor que el monto del B (así consta). Se notifica al A: RG MORTGAGE CORPORATION; JUAN MANAGEMENT PUERTO RICO; JUAN DEL PUEBLO caso remedio solicitado, se le empla- pago de contado y en moneda tipo de la tercera subasta, si el acreedor posterior o a su suY JUANA DEL PUEBLO Y za por este edicto que se publi- de los Estados Unidos de Amé- tribunal lo estima conveniente. cesor o cesionario en derecho CORPORATION ÚLTIMO DEL PUEBLO Y JUANA RICO, LLC COMO DEL PUEBLO COMO AGENTE DE MIDLAND CUALESQUIER PERSONA cará una vez en un periódico rica, cheque de gerente o giro Se abonará dicho monto a la para que comparezca a prote- TENEDOR CONOCIDO DESCONOCIDA CON de circulación diaria general de postal a nombre del Alguacil del cantidad adeudada si ésta es ger su derecho si así lo desea. CUALQUIER TENEDOR POSIBLES TENEDORES Y FUNDING, LLC les advierte a los interesa- DESCONOCIDO FULANO Parte Demandante Vs. CUALESQUIER PERSONA POSIBLE INTERÉS EN Puerto Rico. Usted deberá pre- Tribunal; todo título, derecho o mayor. Dicho remate se llevará Se sentar su alegación responsiva interés de la parte demandada a cabo para con su producto dos que todos los documentos DE TAL. LUIS A ROSA DESCONOCIDA CON LA OBLIGACIÓN CUYA a través del Sistema Unificado sobre la siguiente propiedad: satisfacer a la parte demandan- relacionados con la presente POR LA PRESENTE, se le emParte Demandada POSIBLE INTERÉS EN CANCELACIÓN POR de Manejo y Administración de URBAN: Apartamento Número te el importe de la Sentencia acción de ejecución de hipote- plaza y se le notifica que una Civil Núm.: NG2023CV00055.

LA OBLIGACIÓN CUYA Casos(SUMAC), al cual puede D-307. Jardines De Berwind: por la suma de $9,577.97 de ca, así como los de Subasta, demanda ha sido presentada DECRETO JUDICIAL SE Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. acceder utilizando la siguiente Residential apartment of irre- principal, más intereses sobre estarán disponibles para ser en su contra y se le requiere CANCELACIÓN POR SOLICITA EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICdirección electrónica: https:// gular rectangular shape located dicha suma al 6% anual desde examinados, durante horas la- para que conteste la demanda TO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE Civil Núm.: HU2023CV01509.

DECRETO JUDICIAL SE unired.ramajudicial.pr/sumac/, at the third floor in building D of el 1 de octubre de 2022 hasta borables, en el expediente del dentro de los treinta (30) días Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE SOLICITA. salvo que se represente por Jardines de Berwind II Condo- su completo pago, más $17.28 caso que obra en los archivos DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. EMEL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIA- PLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉDO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. RICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE A: LUIS A ROSA. ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL URB VISTA DEL RIO 40 LOS ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO CALLE 1, NAGUABO PR DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

00718; 2144 BO DUQUE, NAGUABO, PR 007183911; 2394 SW 163RD PL, OCALA, FL 34473.

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: 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, Natalie Bonaparte Servera cuya dirección es: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección natalie.bonaparte@orf-law. com y a la dirección notificaciones@orflaw.com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en NAGUABO EN HUMACAO, Puerto Rico, hoy día 27 de septiembre de 2023.

IVELISSE C. FONSECA RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA. KARILIN MORALES FIGUEROA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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EVELYN MARTINEZ RIVERA; AIDA MARGARIGA MARTINEZ RIVERA; DAISY MARTINEZ RIVERA Demandante V.

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO;

derecho propio. Debe notificar con copia de ella a la abogada de la parte demandante la Lcda. Lizbet Aviles Vega, Urb. Los Sauces, Calle Pomarrosa #222, Humacao, PR 00791; (787) 354-0061, dentro de A: JUAN DEL PUEBLO Tel. los treinta (30) días siguientes Y JUANA DEL PUEBLO a la publicación de este EdicCOMO POSIBLES to, apercibiéndole que de no hacerlo así dentro del térmiTENEDORES Y CUALESQUIER PERSONA no indicado, el Tribunal podrá anotar su rebeldía y dictar senDESCONOCIDA CON tencia concediendo el remedio POSIBLE INTERÉS EN solicitado en la Demanda sin LA OBLIGACIÓN CUYA más citarle ni oírle. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y sello de este CANCELACIÓN POR en Humacao, Puerto DECRETO JUDICIAL SE Tribunal, Rico, hoy día 19 de octubre de SOLICITA. 2023. IVELISSE C. FONSECA Por la presente se le notifica RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA. que ha sido presentada en KEYLA PÉREZ FIGUEROA, este Tribunal una Demanda SUB-SECRETARIA. en su contra en el pleito de LEGAL NOTICE epígrafe. En este caso la parte demandante ha radicado una ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO Demanda para que se decrete DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUjudicialmente el saldo de un (1) NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA pagaré hipotecario a favor de CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN DORAL MORTGAGE CORPO- JUAN SALA SUPERIOR. RATION, por la suma principal BANCO POPULAR DE de $27,800.00, con intereses PUERTO RICO al 8 5/8% anual, vencedero el PARTE DEMANDANTE VS. 1 de mayo de 2012, constituida NANCY ELIZABETH mediante la escritura número 245, otorgada en San Juan, GUARDARRAMA Puerto Rico el día 15 de abril RIVERA t/c/c NANCY de 1997, ante la notaría Pylar E. GUARDARRAMA Gomez Velez, inscrita al folio RIVERA t/c/c NANCY 295 del tomo 305 de Humacao, inscripción 3era sobre la pro- GUARDARRAMA RIVERA piedad que se describe a cony SENAIDA FELIZ tinuación: RÚSTICA: Parcela DELGADO marcada con el número 1-A PARTE DEMANDADA del plano de Parcelación de la CIVIL NÚM. SJ2023CV03363 Comunidad Rural Pepita López (604). SOBRE: COBRO DE del Barrio Cataño de Humacao, DINERO y EJECUCIÓN DE Puerto Rico, con una cabida HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDIsuperficial de 0.4280 cuerdas, NARIA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE equivalentes a 1,682.3166 meAMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE tros cuadrados. En lindes por el DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS NORTE, con la parcela númeEL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIAro 02 de la comunidad; por el DO DE PUERTO RICO. SS. SUR, en tres alineaciones que AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASsuman 66.81 metros con los TA. El Alguacil que suscribe lotes identificados en el plano por la presente anuncia y hace como Lote 01, Remanente y constar que en cumplimiento Área Uso Público; por el ESTE, de la Sentencia dictada el 1 de con la Carretera Estatal número agosto de 2023 y notificada el 03; y por el OESTE, con la Par3 de agosto de 2023, la Orden cela 15 de la comunidad. Finca de Ejecución de Sentencia del Número 22,964, inscrita al folio 22 de septiembre de 2023 y el 70 del tomo 502 de Humacao.

Mandamiento de Ejecución del Registro de la Propiedad de 4 de octubre de 2023 en el caso Puerto Rico, Sección de Hude epígrafe, procederé a venmacao. La parte demandante der el día 30 de noviembre de alega que dicho pagaré ha sido 2023, a las 9:00 de la mañana saldado según más detalladaen mi oficina, localizada en el mente consta en la Demanda Tribunal de Primera Instancia, radicada que puede examiCentro Judicial de San Juan, narse en la Secretaría de este Sala Superior, en la Avenida Tribunal. Por tratarse de una Muñoz Rivera, Esquina Coll y obligación hipotecaria y pudien-

minium, which is in turn located at kilometer four point four (4.4) of the 65th Infantry Highway at the Río Piedras Ward of the Municipality of San Juan, which property is located in the Southern portion of the Berwind Country Club Main Farm, property of the Urban Renewal and Housing Corporation. The apartment has a total private area of 1049.37 square feet, being its lineal measurements 31’ by 29’ 11” inches on one side, 9’ 2” by 11’ 7” on another, and 4’ 7” by 3’ 5” on the other side, comprising the total area.

This family unit consists mainly of the following: a combined living-dining area, 4 bedrooms with closets, a balcony facing North, one bathroom with wash basin, water closet and bathtub, an interior hall with linen closet, a laundry area and a kitchen with sin, electric range, oven, refrigerator and hot water heater.

Its boundaries are as follows: by the NORTH, with the exterior yard; by the SOUTH, with the common corridor; by the WEST, with apartment D-306; and by the EAST, with the common interior corridor. Le corresponde a este apartamento un porcentaje en los elementos comunes de 0.0046307%. La propiedad consta inscrita al folio 7 del tomo 503 de Sabana Llana, Finca 20033. Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección V. La hipoteca consta inscrita al folio 167 del tomo 1000 de Sabana Llana, Finca 20033.

Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección V. Inscripción novena (9na). Dirección Física: Cond. Jardines de Berwind II, 1500 Ave. Los Romeros. Apt D-307, San Juan, PR 00926-7012. El tipo mínimo para la primera subasta será de $26,400.00. De no haber adjudicación en la primera subasta se celebrará una segunda subasta, el día 7 de diciembre de 2023, a las 9:00 de la mañana en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será de dos terceras partes del tipo mínimo fijado en la primera subasta, o sea, $17,600.00. De no haber adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una tercera subasta, el día 14 de diciembre de 2023, a las 9:00 de la mañana en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será la mitad del precio pactado, o sea, $13,200.00. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la

de recargos acumulados, los cuales continuarán en aumento hasta el saldo total de la deuda, más la cantidad estipulada de $2,400.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato del préstamo, incluyendo pero sin limitarse a gastos de mantenimiento, inspecciones y otros adelantos “corporate advances”. Surge del Estudio de Título Registral que sobre esta propiedad pesan los siguientes gravámenes posteriores que afecta la propiedad que se pretende ejecutar: a. Hipoteca: Constituida por Nancy Elizabeth Guardarrama Rivera (soltera), en garantía de un pagaré a favor de la Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Vivienda de Puerto Rico, o a su orden, por la suma de $15,000.00, sin intereses y vencedero el 15 de noviembre de 2002, según la Escritura Número 208, otorgada en San Juan, el 15 de noviembre de 2002, ante el notario Mario Voungh Di Frisco Pérez, inscrita al folio 167 del tomo 1000 de Sabana Llana, finca #20033, Inscripción decima (10ma). Nota: Sujeta a condiciones por un término de 8 años. b. Anotación de Embargo en Ejecución De Sentencia: Seguido por Banco Popular de Puerto Rico vs. Nancy Elizabeth Guardarrama Rivera, ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, en el Caso Civil Número KIC 2006-4300, sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, para que se anote embargo y prohibición de enajenar, por la suma de $15,604.96 y otras cantidades, según Orden de Embargo Enmendado de fecha 3 de abril de 2012 y Mandamiento de fecha 4 de abril de 2012. Anotada al folio 206 del tomo 1127 de Sabana Llana. Anotación B. c. Aviso de Demanda: Pleito seguido por Banco Popular de Puerto Rico vs. Nancy Elizabeth Guardarrama Rivera también conocida como Nancy E. Guardarrama Rivera y como Nancy Guardarrama Rivera y Senaida Feliz Delgado, ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, en el Caso Civil Número SJ2023CV03363, sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, en la que se reclama el pago de hipoteca, con un balance de $9,577.97 y otras cantidades, según Demanda de fecha 21 de abril de 2023. Anotada al Tomo Karibe

de la Secretaría del Tribunal, bajo el número de epígrafe y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general en Puerto Rico por espacio de dos semanas y por lo menos una vez por semana; y para su fijación en los sitios públicos requeridos por ley. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante, continuarán subsistentes; entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de estos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate y que la propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores tal como lo expresa la Ley Núm. 2102015. Y para el conocimiento de los demandados, de los acreedores posteriores, de los licitadores, partes interesadas y público en general, EXPIDO para su publicación en los lugares públicos correspondientes, el presente Aviso de Pública Subasta en San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy 19 de octubre de 2023. Juan A. Santana García, Alguacil Auxiliar, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR.

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siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto radicando el original de su contestación a la demanda a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: http://unired/ramajudicial. pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaria del tribunal y copia de la misma a la parte demandante. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda sin citarle ni oírle, o cualquier otro remedio, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente.

LCDA. ELDA MAGALI RODRÍGUEZ CORA RUA 7671: Colegiada Núm. 8924 PO BOX 716 Trujillo Alto, PR 00977-716 Tel. 787-760-8791 / 787-404-4944 lcdaeldamrodriguez@gmail.com Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, el 25 de octubre de 2023. LCDA. KANELLY ZAYAS ROBLES, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. MYRIAM I. FIGUEROA PASTRANA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL,

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FERDINAND PONCE ACEVEDO Demandantes V.

RG MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Demandante Vs JUAN DEL PUEBLO Y RG MORTGAGE JUANA DEL PUEBLO Y CORPORATION CUALESQUIER PERSONA ÚLTIMO TENEDOR DESCONOCIDA CON CONOCIDO Y/O POSIBLE INTERÉS EN CUALQUIER TENEDOR LA OBLIGACIÓN CUYA DESCONOCIDO Y CANCELACIÓN POR FULANO DE TAL DECRETO JUDICIAL SE Demandados SOLICITA Civil Núm.: 2023CV02790.

(404). Sobre: ACCIÓN CIVIL, CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ HIPOTECARIO PREVIAMENTE SALDADO Y EXTRAVIADO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO

Demandados Civil Núm.: TB2023CV00463.

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

Por la presente se le notifica que ha sido presentada en este Tribunal una Demanda en su contra en el pleito de epígrafe. En este caso la parte demandante ha radicado una Demanda para que se decrete judicialmente el saldo de un (1) pagaré hipotecario a favor RG MORTGAGE CORPORATION, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $86.963.00, intereses al 7 1/2% anual, vencedero el 1 de diciembre de 2030. Dicho pagaré fue suscrito el día 7 de diciembre de 2000, ante el Notario Hector Moyano Noriega, garantizado por hipoteca constituida mediante la Escritura número 780, inscripción 5ta sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar 1360 del bloque “M” de Levittown, barrio Sabana Seca de Toa Baja, compuesto de 402.02 metros cuadrados. En lindes: Por el NORTE, en 18.03 metros, con un paseo público; por el SUR, en 5.53 metros, y dos arcos, uno 11.82 metros y otro de 2.43 metros, con el Paseo Duey; por el ESTE, en 17.65 metros, con el solar #1361 y por el OESTE, en 23.65 metros, con el solar #1359. Finca #4296, inscrita al folio 71 del tomo 52 de Toa Baja (Sección II de Bayamón). La parte demandante alega que dicho pagaré ha sido saldado según más detalladamente consta en la Demanda radicada que puede examinarse en la Secretaría de este Tribunal. Por tratarse de una obligación hipotecaria y pudiendo usted tener interés en este caso o quedar afectado por el remedio solicitado, se le emplaza por este edicto que se publicará una vez en un periódico de circulación diaria general de Puerto Rico. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial.pr/ sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio. Debe notificar con copia de ella a la abogada de la parte demandante la Lcda. Lizbet Aviles Vega, Urb. Los Sauces, Calle Pomarrosa #222, Humacao, PR 00791; Tel. (787) 354-0061, dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto, apercibiéndole que de no hacerlo así dentro del término indicado, el Tribunal podrá anotar su rebeldía y dictar sentencia

The San Juan Daily Star concediendo el remedio solicitado en la Demanda sin más citarle ni oírle. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy día 19 de octubre de 2023.

LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. SANDRA I. BÁEZ HERNÁNDEZ, SUB-SECRETARIA.

Puerto Rico, que se describe en el plano de inscripción de la urbanización con el número, área y colindancias que se relacionan a continuación: Solar número 8 de la manzana W, compuesta de 322.00 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con la calle #19, en distancia de 14.00 metros; por el SUR, con el solar #29 en LEGAL NOTICE distancia de 14.00 metros; por ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO el ESTE, con el solar #9, en DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- distancia de 23.00 metros; y NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA por el OESTE, con el solar #7, SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYA- en distancia de 23.00 metros.

MÓN Enclava una casa de una sola BANCO POPULAR DE planta de concreto reforzado y bloques de concreto designado PUERTO RICO para una familia. Inscrita al folio Parte Demandante Vs. 246 del tomo 595 de Bayamón, LA SUCESIÓN DE Finca 27408, Registro de la SOFÍA RIVERA RIVERA Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección I. La hipoteca consta insCOMPUESTA POR FULANO Y MENGANO crita al folio 22 del tomo 1845 (Ágora) de Bayamón, Finca DE TAL, POSIBLES 27408, Registro de la PropieHEREDEROS dad de Bayamón, Sección I. DESCONOCIDOS, Inscripción séptima. Las modificaciones de hipoteca constan SANDRA IVETTE al tomo Karibe de BaVÁZQUEZ RIVERA T/C/C inscritas yamón, Finca 27408, Registro SANDRA I. VÁZQUEZ de la Propiedad de Bayamón, RIVERA POR SÍ Y COMO Sección I. Inscripción décima HEREDERA DE SOFÍA y undécima. La demandante es la tenedora por endoso, por RIVERA RIVERA valor recibido y de buena fe del Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: BY2023CV05408. referido pagaré objeto de la (502). Sobre: COBRO DE presente acción. Se interpela a DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE los herederos para que acepten HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA OR- o renuncien a la herencia de la DINARIA. EMPLAZAMIENTO causante dentro de los 30 días POR EDICTO E INTERPELA- subsiguientes a la fecha que CIÓN. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE fuesen emplazados o requeriAMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE dos que contesten, para darle DE LOS E.E.U.U., EL ESTADO cumplimiento al Artículo 959 del LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUER- Código Civil de Puerto Rico, 31 L.P.R.A. § 2787 entendiéndose TO RICO. si no se expresan dentro FULANO Y MENGANO que, de dicho término, aceptan el DE TAL, POSIBLES caudal relicto; la renuncia se HEREDEROS hará por instrumento público o por escrito judicial. La parte deDESCONOCIDOS DE SOFÍA RIVERA RIVERA, mandada deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través CON IDENTIDAD del Sistema Unificado de AdmiY PARADERO nistración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceDESCONOCIDOS. Queda usted notificado que en der utilizando la siguiente direceste Tribunal se ha radicado ción electrónica: https://unired. demanda sobre ejecución de ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se hipoteca por la vía ordinaria represente por derecho propio, en la que se alega se adeu- en cuyo caso deberá presentar da las siguientes cantidades: su alegación responsiva en la $99,511.07 de principal, más secretaría del Tribunal. Se le intereses sobre dicha suma advierte que si no contesta la al 6.50% anual desde el 1 de demanda, radicando el origifebrero de 2017 hasta su com- nal de la contestación en este pleto pago, más $1,032.36 de Tribunal y enviando copia de recargos acumulados, los cua- la contestación a la abogada les continuarán en aumento de la parte demandante, Lcda. hasta el saldo total de la deuda, Belma Alonso García, cuya más la cantidad estipulada de dirección es: PO Box 3922, $8,000.00 para costas, gastos Guaynabo PR 00970-3922, Tey honorarios de abogados, así léfonos: (787) 789-1826 y (787) como cualquier otra suma que 708-0566, correo electrónico: contenga el contrato del présta- oficinabelmaalonso@gmail. mo, incluyendo pero sin limitar- com, dentro del término de se a gastos de mantenimiento, treinta (30) días de la publicainspecciones y otros adelan- ción de este edicto, excluyéntos “corporate advances”. La dose el día de la publicación, propiedad que garantiza hipo- se le anotará la rebeldía y se le tecariamente el préstamo es dictará Sentencia en su contra, la siguiente: URBANA: Solar concediendo el remedio soliradicado en la Urbanización citado sin más citarle ni oírle.

Bayamón Gardens, situada en EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y el el Barrio Pájaros de Bayamón, sello del Tribunal, hoy, 20 de octubre de 2023 en Bayamón,

Thursday, November 2, 2023 Puerto Rico. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. SANDRA I. BÁEZ HERNÁNDEZ, SUB-SECRETARIA.

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BENITO ROSARIO OLIVERA Y SU ESPOSA YOLANDA BAEZ BAEZ Peticionarios

EX-PARTE

Civil #: BY2023CV05968.

(605). Sobre: EXPEDIENTE DE DOMINIO. EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: OBDULIO ROSADO BAEZ Y/O LA SUCESION PRESUNTA Y DESCONOCIDA COMPUESTA POR A, B Y C; Y LAS PERSONAS IGNORADAS Y DESCONOCIDAS A QUIENES PUDIERA PERJUDICAR LA INSCRIPCIÓN DEL DOMINIO A FAVOR DE LA PARTE PETICIONARIA EN EL REGISTRO DE LA PROPIEDAD DE LA FINCA QUE MÁS ADELANTE SE DESCRIBIRÁ Y A TODA PERSONA EN GENERAL QUE CON DERECHO PARA ELLO DESEE OPONERSE A ESTE EXPEDIENTE POR LA PRESENTE: se les notifica para que comparezcan, si Jo creyeren pertinente, ante este Honorable Tribunal dentro de los veinte (20) días contados a partir de la última publicación e este edicto a exponer lo que a sus derechos convenga en el expediente promovido por la parte peticionaria para adquirir su dominio sobre la finca que se describe más adelante. Usted deberá presentar su posición a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación en la secretaría del Tribunal.

Si usted deja de expresarse dentro del referido término, el Tribunal podrá dictar sentencia, previo a escuchar la prueba de valor de la parte peticionaria en su contra, sin más citarle ni oírle, y conceder el remedio solicitado en la petición, o cualquier otro, si el Tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. El abogado de la parte peticionaria es el Lic. Jaime Rodríguez Rivera,

cuya dirección es #30 Calle Reparto Piñero, Guaynabo, PR 00969-5650, Teléfono 787-7209553. “RÚSTICA: Parcela de terreno de forma irregular, radicada en el barrio Mamey del término municipal de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, compuesta de 1374.035 metros cuadrados, equivalentes a 03496 cuerda.

En lindes por el NORTE: EN 6 ALINEACIONES QUE SUMAN 52.71 metros con calle municipal; por el SUR: en 4 alineaciones que suman 37.42 metros con Sucesión de María Rosado; por el ESTE: en un largo de arco y una alineación que suman 26.89 metros con calle municipal y por el OESTE: en 3 alineaciones que suman 35.46 metros con José Antonio Rosado Cancel. Enclava una estructura para fines residenciales.” Esta finca se formó por agrupación de las dos (2) fincas que se describen a continuación: “RÚSTICA: Predio de terreno sito en barrio Mamey, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico de CUATROCIENTOS SETENTA Y CUATRO METROS CUADRADOS CON TREINTA Y CINCO MILÉSIMAS DE OTRO (474.035 m/c). En lindes por el NORTE con camino municipal; por el SUR: con terrenos de Obdulio Rosado Báez; por el ESTE: con terrenos de Sucesión Maria Rosado y por el OESTE: con terrenos de José Antonio Rosado Cancel.”

“RÚSTICA: Parcela de terreno radicada en el barrio Mamey de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, compuesta de NOVECIENTOS METROS CUADRADOS (900 m/c). En lindes por el NORTE: con Camino municipal; por el SUR: con la sucesión de María Rosado; por el ESTE con Camino Municipal y por el OESTE con Conrado Báez Rosado.”

Este edicto deberá ser publicado en tres (3) ocasiones dentro del término de veinte (20) días, en un periódico de circulación general diaria, para que comparezcan si quieren alegar su derecho. Toda primera mención de persona natural y/o jurídica que se mencione en el mismo, se identificará en letra tamaño 10 puntos y negrillas, conforme a lo dispuesto en las Reglas de procedimiento Civil, 2009. Se le apercibe que de no comparecer los interesados y/o partes citadas, o en su defecto los organismos públicos afectados en el término improrrogable de veinte (20) días a contar de la fecha de la última publicación el edicto, el Tribunal podrá conceder el remedio solicitado por la parte peticionaria, sin más citarle ni oírle. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, a 23 de octubre de 2023. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL.

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ASOCIACIÓN PRO CONTROL DE ACCESO DE LA CALLE MARACAIBO, INC. Parte Demandante V.

SUCN. DE JUAN QUIÑONES ESQUILIN COMPUESTA POR: JOANMARIE QUIÑONES MOLINA Y JUAN CARLOS QUIÑONES SANTIAGO

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: SJ2023CV08132.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO (R. 60). EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL PUEBLO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: JUAN CARLOS QUIÑONES SANTIAGO COMO MIEMBRO DE LA SUCESIÓN DE JUAN QUIÑONES ESQUILÍN.

Por la presente se le notifica que la parte demandante ha presentado ante este Tribunal Demanda contra usted(es), solicitando la concesión del siguiente remedio: Demanda de COBRO DE DINERO, por concepto de cuotas de mantenimientos vencidas y no pagadas por la suma de $1,714.00 al 26 de julio de 2023. Representa a la parte demandante el abogado cuyo nombre, dirección y teléfono se consigna de inmediato: LCDO. MELVYN E. FONTAN LOZADA Colegiado Núm. 15768, RUA: 14519 PO Box 124, Bayamón, PR 00960-0124 Tel. 787-340-6604; Fax 787-261-9168 e-mail: melfonloza@live.com, melvynfontan@gmail.com Se le apercibe que si no compareciera usted a contestar dicha demanda dentro del término de treinta (30) días a partir de haber sido diligenciado este Emplazamiento, 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 secretaria del tribunal. Si usted deje 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. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, a 20 de octubre de 2023. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. ENID DÍAZ RÍOS, SECRETARIA DE SERVICIOS A SALA.

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LILLIAN PEREZ GUTIERREZ Y OTROS Demandante V.

FRANCISCO PACHECO CORTES

Demandado(a) Caso: SJ2023CV03321. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. JORGE GARCIA RONDON JAFGRONDON@GMAIL.COM

A: FRANCISCO PACHECO CORTES.

(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 23 de octubre de 2023, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha 24 de octubre de 2023. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 24 de octubre de 2023.

GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. KAROLYN RIVERA NAVARRO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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

JOHANNA DÍAZ COTTO (DEUDOR HIPOTECARIO); 1212 REALTY CORP. (TITULAR REGISTRAL)

Demandados Civil Núm.: CG2021CV02170.

Sala: 701. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA (VÍA ORDINARIA).

EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El AlLEGAL NOTICE guacil que suscribe por la preESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO sente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUhace CONSTAR: Que en cum-

plimiento de un Mandamiento Registro de la Propiedad de de Ejecución de Sentencia que Caguas, Sección Primera. El le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil tipo mínimo para la primera que suscribe por la Secretaría subasta del inmueble antes del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA relacionado, será el dispuesto INSTANCIA CENTRO JU- en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es DICIAL DE CAGUAS, SALA decir la suma de $60,877.00.

SUPERIOR, en el caso de epí- Si no hubiere remate ni adjugrafe procederá a vender en dicación en la primera subasta pública subasta al mejor postor del inmueble mencionado, se en efectivo, cheque certificado celebrará una segunda subasta en moneda legal de los Esta- en las oficinas del Alguacil que dos Unidos de América el día suscribe el día 5 DE DICIEM28 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023, BRE DE 2023, A LAS 9:15 DE A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA, LA MAÑANA. En la segunda en su oficina sita en el local que subasta que se celebre servirá ocupa en el edificio del TRIBU- de tipo mínimo las dos terceras NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA partes (2/3) del precio pactado CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CA- en la primera subasta, o sea la GUAS. SALA SUPERIOR, todo suma de $40,584.67. Si tamderecho, título e interés que poco hubiere remate ni adjuditenga la parte demandada de cación en la segunda subasta epígrafe en el inmueble de su se celebrará una TERCERA propiedad que ubica en APAR- SUBASTA en las oficinas del TAMENTO E-1, CONDOMINIO Alguacil que suscribe el día VILLA NUEVA APARTMENTS, 12 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023, CAGUAS, PR 00725 y que se A LAS 9:15 DE LA MAÑANA. describe a continuación: PRO- Para la tercera subasta servirá PIEDAD HORIZONTAL E-1: de tipo mínimo la mitad (1/2) del Unidad de vivienda de forma precio pactado para el caso de rectangular ubicada en el Edifi- ejecución, o sea, la suma de cio E dentro del Condominio Vi- $30,438.50. La hipoteca a ejella Nueva Apartments, sito en el cutarse en el caso de epígrafe barrio Turabo del término muni- fue constituida mediante la escipal de Caguas, Puerto Rico, critura número 536 otorgada con un área total de 116.98 en Caguas, Puerto Rico, el día metros cuadrados, equivalen- 30 de noviembre de 2018, ante te a 1259.22 pies cuadrados. el Notario Jesús A. Ledesma El área total del apartamento Amador, la cual consta inscrita está distribuido en 99.83 me- al Tomo Karibe de Caguas, fintros cuadrados de área de es- ca número 63,484, inscripción tructura equivalente a 1074.60 Segunda., en el Registro de la pies cuadrados y un área de Propiedad de Caguas, Sección entrada de marquesina, acceso Primera. Dicha subasta se llea la unidad y área verde en la vará a cabo para con su proparte delantera del apartamen- ducto satisfacer al Demandante to de 17.15 metros cuadrados, total o parcialmente según sea equivalente a 184.62 pies el caso el importe de la Sentencuadrado. La entrada principal cia que ha obtenido contra la está localizada en el lado Norte parte demandada ascendente del apartamento con acceso a a la suma de $60,877.00, la ella a través de una acera de parte demandada, Johanna uso común del condominio. Díaz Cotto, adeuda la suma La estructura del apartamento de $60,176.67 por concepto consta de dos plantas. La pri- de principal, desde el 1ero de mera planta se compone de un octubre de 2019, más intereses balcón, una marquesina para al tipo pactado de 4.75% anual un automóvil, sala, comedor, que continúan acumulándose cocina, área de “laundry”, esca- hasta el pago total de la oblilera que conduce a la segunda gación. Además, la parte deplanta y un closet debajo de la mandada, Johanna Díaz Cotto, escalera. La segunda planta se adeuda a la parte demandante compone de un pasillo provisto los cargos por demora equivade un closet, tres dormitorios lentes a 4.00% de la suma de provistos de un closet cada uno aquellos pagos con atrasos en y un cuarto de baño. Sus colin- exceso de 15 días calendarios dancias son: por el NORTE, en de la fecha de vencimiento; los una distancia de 22’4” con ace- créditos accesorios y adelantos ra y calle de uso común general hechos en virtud de la escritudel condominio; por el SUR, en ra de hipoteca; y las costas, una distancia de 21’10” con el gastos y honorarios de abogaárea de uso común limitado E; do equivalentes a $6,087.70. por el ESTE, en una distancia Además, la parte demandada, de 24’9” con pared medianera Johanna Díaz Cotto, se comque comparte con el aparta- prometió a pagar una suma mento E-2 y en una distancia equivalente a $6,087.70 para de 10’0” con la entrada de cubrir cualquier otro adelanto marquesina del apartamento que se haga en virtud de la esE-2 y por el OESTE, en una critura de hipoteca y una suma distancia de 34’9”con área equivalente a $6,087.70 para común general del condomi- cubrir intereses en adición a los nio denominada “Area Verde garantizados por ley. Que los Número Dos”. PORCENTAJE: autos y todos los documentos Elementos Comunes Genera- correspondientes al Proceles: 3.134%. La propiedad an- dimiento incoado estarán de tes relacionada consta inscrita manifiesto en la SECRETARIA al Tomo Karibe de Caguas, DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMEfinca número 63,484, en el RA INSTANCIA CENTRO JU-

26 DICIAL DE CAGUAS, SALA SUPERIOR durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate.

La propiedad no está sujeta a gravamen anterior y/o preferente según las constancias del Registro de la Propiedad.

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 Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy día 23 de octubre de 2023. ÁNGEL GÓMEZ GÓMEZ, ALGUACIL PLACA #593, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAGUAS.

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JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO MIEMBROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE CARMEN MILAGROS LÓPEZ COLÓN; ET ALS

Demandados Civil Núm.: CG2022CV00903.

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hago saber, a la parte demandada y al PÚBLICO EN GENERAL: Que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el día 23 de marzo de 2023, por la Secretaría del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor la propiedad que ubica y se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar o predio de terreno con una cabida de 192.00 metros cuadrados, en el Barrio Toita, de Cayey, Puerto Rico, y colindante por el frente o Norte, en 12.00 metros con la finca principal, hoy prolongación de la calle Ruiz Belvis de Cayey; por el Este, en 16. 00 metros con solar de dona Angelica Duchesne, por el Sur, en 12.00 metros y por el Oeste, en 16.00 metros con la finca principal de que se segrega propiedad de Santiago Aponte Andino. Finca 4801 inscrita al folio 148 del tomo 555 de Cayey, Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección I. El producto de la subasta se destinará a satisfacer al demandante hasta donde alcance, la SENTENCIA dictada a su favor el día 18 de agosto de 2022 y notificada el 20 de enero de 2023 en el presente caso civil, a saber, la suma de $79,624.05 de principal, más interés al 3.50% anual, que continuaran acumulándose hasta el saldo total desde el 1 de enero de 2020, $76.32 de cargos por atrasos, $8,499.10 de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, más cualquier otro desembolso que haya efectuado o efectúe la parte demandante durante la tramitación de este caso para otros adelantos de conformidad con el Contrato Hipotecario, incluyendo primas de seguro de hipoteca, prima de seguro de siniestro y cargos por demora. La 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 29 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023 A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en la Oficina / Sala de Alguaciles de Subastas del Tribunal, Sala Superior de Caguas, Caguas, Puerto Rico. Que el precio mínimo fijado para la PRIMERA SUBASTA es de $84,991.00. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una SEGUNDA SUBASTA la misma se llevará a efecto el día 6 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023 A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA en la Oficina / Sala de Alguaciles de Subastas del Tribunal, Sala Superior de Caguas, Caguas, Puerto Rico. El precio mínimo para la SEGUNDA SUBASTA será de $56,660.66, equivalentes a dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una TERCERA SUBASTA la

misma se llevará a efecto el día 13 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023 A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en la Oficina/ Sala de Alguaciles de Subastas del Tribunal, Sala Superior de Caguas, Caguas, Puerto Rico. El precio mínimo para la TERCERA SUBASTA será de $42,495.50, equivalentes a la mitad (1/2) del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente; se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor, todo ello a tenor con lo dispone el Articulo 104 de la Ley Núm. 210 del 8 de diciembre de 2015 conocida como “Ley del Registro de la Propiedad Inmueble del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico”. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquiere libre de toda carga y gravamen que afecte la mencionada finca según el Artículo 102, inciso 6. Una vez confirmada la venta judicial por el Honorable Tribunal, se procederá a otorgar la correspondiente escritura de venta judicial y se pondrá al comprador en posesión física del inmueble de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda aquella persona o personas que tengan interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, y para conocimiento de todos los licitadores y el público en general, el presente Edicto se publicará por espacio de dos (2) semanas consecutivas, con un intervalo de por lo menos siete días entre ambas publicaciones, en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico y se fijará además en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio en que ha de celebrarse dicha venta, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía. 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 Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy día 23 de octubre de 2023. ÁNGEL GÓMEZ GÓMEZ PLACA #593, ALGUACIL DE LA DIVISIÓN DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS.

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(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 24 de octubre de 2023, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha 25 de octubre de 2023. En Villalba, Puerto Rico, el 25 de octubre de 2023. CARMEN G. TIRÚ QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA. SANTA MELÉNDEZ RIVERA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 24 de octubre de 2023, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha 25 de octubre de 2023. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 25 de octubre de 2023. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. KAROLYN RIVERA NAVARRO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 24 de octubre de 2023, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted en-

terarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha 26 de octubre de 2023. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 26 de octubre de 2023.

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Díaz plays for gold as PR’s all-time top medal winner at Pan Ams day.

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driana Díaz defeated Canadian Mo Zhang on Wednesday, 4-3, in the table tennis semifinals of the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, ensuring her place in the women’s singles final.

“I’m happy because I’m in the final,” Díaz told the media after the back-and-forth semifinal match.

“I maintained my composure and in the end I was able to achieve it.”

The young woman from Utuado won in seven sets, 11-13, 11-5, 11-7, 7-11, 11-9, 11-13 and 11-6.

“I can’t be so hard on myself,” said Díaz, who turned 23 on Tuesday. “At the end of the day I was able to recover from my mistakes.”

Whether she ends up with gold or silver, Díaz has now won seven medals in Pan American Games competition, the most ever by a Puerto Rican athlete.

Adriana Díaz At press time, she was playing in the final against Bruna Takahashi of Brazil, who blanked American Lily Ann Zhang in the B semifinal, 4-0, earlier in the

Díaz defeated Mexican Yadira Silva, 11-8, 11-7, 11-8, 9-11 and 11-6 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday to secure her seventh medal all-time in the Pan American Games. She said the accomplishment and her stature as a Puerto Rican athlete “motivates me to be a motivation for young people, specifically for girls.”

With the achievement, Díaz surpassed weightlifter Luis Fernando Báez and gymnast Luis Felipe “Tingui” Vargas, who had won six medals each.

Díaz, who still has the women’s team competition pending with her sister Melanie and Brianna Burgos, won her previous medals at the Pan American Games in Toronto 2015, Lima 2019 and Santiago 2023.

In other table tennis results from Tuesday, Puerto Rico’s Daniel González lost to Mexican Maros Madrid and Brian Afanador fell to Cuban Andy Pereira.

Team play in table tennis starts today.

Zverev is fined in new abuse case involving former partner

Alexander Zverev of Germany during a match at the ATP Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo this month.

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lexander Zverev, the German tennis star accused of physically abusing the mother of his child, was ordered by a court in Berlin to pay a fine in the case, his lawyers said earlier this week.

Zverev, 26, was ordered to pay an undisclosed amount of fines by the criminal court on Tuesday for physically abusing and injuring Brenda Patea, a former partner, during an argument in May 2020. The tennis star denied the charges and objected to the fines, which would likely lead to a trial.

Zverev is among the world’s biggest tennis stars and is ranked sixth among men in career earnings. He has been trailed for years by abuse accusations in a case involving another former partner, Olya Sharypova, a Russian former tennis player, who said that Zverev assaulted her in 2019.

Sharypova did not file criminal charges against Zverev.

Officials at the court in Berlin did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday evening.

Lawyers for Zverev said in a statement Tuesday that the tennis player “rejects the accusation made against him,”

by Patea, the mother of his daughter, Mayla.

Patea did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday. It was unclear when she filed charges against Zverev.

The Association of Tennis Professionals, the men’s professional tennis tour, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday about the case. Zverev was scheduled to play in the Paris Masters tournament Wednesday.

Allegations of assault made by Sharypova prompted the ATP to launch a 15-month investigation. The ATP announced in January that there was not enough evidence to substantiate claims made against Zverev. The ATP’s investigation came months after allegations against Zverev had been made public and after complaints from players who called on the ATP to address the matter.

No disciplinary action has ever been taken against Zverev, who was allowed to play throughout the investigation.

Zverev, of Hamburg, Germany, joined the men’s professional tour in 2013 and has since won 21 titles, though

he has yet to win a major tournament. He is ranked No. 9 in the men’s singles tour, after reaching a career-high of No. 2 last year.

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Saudi Arabia is set to be sole bidder for 2034 World Cup

Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar last year. The 2034 tournament is expected to return to the Gulf.

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audi Arabia emerged as the likely winner in the abbreviated race to host soccer’s World Cup in 2034 earlier this week after Australia’s soccer federation announced that it would not bid for the tournament. The decision removed what was the only potential hurdle in the way of Saudi Arabia’s plan to bring the world’s most-watched sporting event back to the Gulf.

Australia announced its decision hours before Tuesday’s deadline set by soccer’s governing body, FIFA, for nations to express an interest in hosting the World Cup. Saudi Arabia made clear its intent to bid weeks ago, and FIFA’s rules — and powerful allies — have all but assured that the kingdom will prevail.

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earlier this month, FIFA announced a truncated bidding timeline for the 2034 tournament, telling interested nations that they had only 25 days to formally express their interest and provide extensive declarations of government backing for a 48-team, multicity event that usually requires billions of dollars and years of planning.

The decision to shorten that timeline to only a matter of weeks was made public on the same day that FIFA formally announced its 2030 World Cup would be shared by countries in Europe, Africa and South America. Soccer federations only found out about the possibility a week before the decision was confirmed.

FIFA’s move to speed up the bidding for 2034 surprised many, coming 11 years before the scheduled start of the tournament and a full three years before the 2034 host was supposed to be decided. FIFA also said only bidders from Asia and Oceania, two of soccer’s six regional confederations, could be considered for selection, and on Tuesday evening it confirmed that Saudi Arabia was the only bidder.

Saudi Arabia had for years been public about its desire to host the World Cup, and it moved fast to secure the tournament after FIFA set the rules this month.

Its de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, declared the kingdom’s

intent to bid within minutes of FIFA’s announcement of the official timeline, and within hours the Saudis had received the backing of Asian soccer’s top leader, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al Khalifa of Bahrain, who announced that “the entire Asian football family” — a group that includes Australia — would “stand united in support” of the Saudi bid.

Australian officials concluded they would have been overmatched if they attempted to challenge Saudi Arabia to secure the votes of the majority of FIFA’s 211 federations. Saudi Arabia has signed agreements in the past year with scores of FIFA’s member nations, committing millions of dollars to projects across Asia and lavishing attention on Africa, where it signed an agreement with the regional governing body and sponsored a new tournament.

Its courtship of soccer leaders has ranged from the high profile to the personal: At an event for soccer officials in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in October, for example, organizers made it known that the Saudi Arabian soccer federation would be picking up the daily laundry tab for delegates.

With little hope of countering the Saudis’ influence and support, the Australian federation announced it was dropping out and would instead pursue other events.

“We wish FIFA and the eventual hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2034 the greatest success for the good of the game and for everyone who loves our sport,” the Australian federation said in a statement on its website.

A final announcement of the 2034 host will be made in the fourth quarter of 2024, FIFA said.

Saudi Arabia has in just a few years grown from an international backwater in sports to one of its major players, using its vast oil wealth to bring top stars to play in its cash-drenched soccer league; secure the biggest fights in boxing; and strike a deal to effectively seize control of global golf. All of the investments are viewed as part of a broader plan to alter perceptions of the kingdom on the global stage, and diversify its economy away from oil.

But inviting the World Cup — and the scrutiny it brings — would be among

its boldest ventures yet.

Its neighbor Qatar spent more than a decade in the global spotlight after winning the hosting rights to the 2022 World Cup, becoming the first Arab and Muslim country to stage the event.

That tournament was not without controversy. For years, the buildup was marked by criticism of the tiny gas-rich state’s treatment of the millions of migrant laborers required to remake the country before the World Cup. Saudi Arabia, while far more established on the world stage than Qatar was, is certain to face similar scrutiny.

Human rights groups wasted little time in criticizing FIFA. Minky Worden, the director of global initiatives at Human Rights Watch, an advocacy group, said FIFA had announced as long ago as 2016 that “human rights due diligence would be conducted in advance of future World Cups.”

“FIFA has effectively eliminated any pressure for Saudi Arabia and MBS to implement human rights reforms, squandering the leverage for labor, press freedom, and civil society protections that exists because Saudi Arabia desperately wants to host the World Cup,” Worden said in an email, using a common abbreviation for the crown prince.

Yet FIFA’s bid requirements were such that they almost matched Saudi Arabia’s current state of readiness. A requirement that bidding nations for the 2034 World Cup should already have a minimum of seven tournament-appropriate stadiums was reduced to four, the exact number available in Saudi Arabia.

Since Saudi Arabia is the only bidder in FIFA’s fast-tracked process, it also will avoid the type of high-stakes politicking that mired the organization in reputation-shredding corruption claims in 2010, when it ran concurrent races for the 2018 and 2022 events, which were secured by Russia and Qatar.

Australia, one of the losing bidders then, had spent more than $30 million in largely public money and secured only one vote, an outcome that scarred the soccer and political officials involved.

Memories of that bitter and expensive failure led to the decision to walk away this time.

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Legal papers regarding money might need to be executed today. Your mind is especially quick and agile, so you can take care of it efficiently, freeing you up for more enjoyable activities, such as getting together with friends or a partner.

Discussions concerning science, psychology, or the occult or metaphysical subjects could dominate your time.

Libra

(Sep 24-Oct 23)

This is a great day to plan new projects. Your mind may be especially quick and full of ideas.

These could prove valuable. Write down ideas that you can’t put to immediate use so you won’t forget them. Books, magazines, conversations, and the Internet may be rich sources of inspiration.

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Social events could put you into touch with intriguing new people who share your interests.

This should be a gratifying experience. Your mind is quick and agile and your curiosity high, so you’ll gain a lot from conversations. Perhaps you’ll even make plans to attend lectures or workshops with your new acquaintances so you can learn more about what interests you all.

Today you might want to spend some time gardening. In fact, you might have a number of tasks to perform around the house and yard, but you may also have friends waiting. You may get your chores done quickly, and even create new and innovative ways of doing them! Interesting conversations feed your curiosity when you spend time with your friends.

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Today you might want to spend some time gardening. In fact, you might have a number of tasks to perform around the house and yard, but you may also have friends waiting. You may get your chores done quickly, and even create new and innovative ways of doing them! Interesting conversations feed your curiosity when you spend time with your friends.

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Your mind could be especially active today. Perhaps you’ll discover a new talent you didn’t know you had, such as writing, drawing or speaking.

Ideas for stories, sketches, or lectures might come thick and fast. Write them down. Computers are particularly useful now. You might have to execute some paperwork concerning money, but this should get accomplished quickly and easily.

Your intuition has been especially high for a while now. Today you could decide to put it to practical use. You might consider a class or workshop that increases your ability to communicate. New friends who share this interest could appear on the scene. Whatever ideas or insights come your way may originate from the higher planes. Write them down.

Your mind should be especially quick and agile today, and your curiosity will be piqued. Your pursuit of intellectual interests could lead to group activities where you meet others interested in the same subjects. A lot of information could come your way. You’ll enjoy discussing it.

New friendships and lines to other possible interests could come your way.

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A number of young visitors could come to your home with news to pass on and information to share. You’ll probably spend most of your day working around the house or yard, which you enjoy very much. Conversations feed your intellect and get your curiosity going. You’ll feel very positive about whatever you choose to do.

You might have a few projects in mind that you’ll want to work on today. Your mind is especially quick and agile, and you have a lot of great ideas that can make your efforts turn out the way you want. Conversations with those close to you may provide even more possibilities. Whatever you choose to work on, you should be pleased with the results.

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Your phone may not stop ringing today. Friends and family may have good news and interesting information to share, so you’ll want to spend a lot of time talking with them. You might learn about some newly released books that interest you. A number of errands might also need to be done, but you’ll have fun doing them.

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Your mind may turn toward intellectual pursuits that you have been too busy to investigate. Today your mind is so quick and your curiosity so high that you won’t resist even if other things interfere. Books, films, websites, or any information on your subject provide fodder for thought. Conversations with friends also prove intriguing.e.

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