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he executive director of the Convention District Authority, Mariela Vallines Fernández announced Monday that the documentary “3000 Reasons” about the life of baseball hero Roberto Cemente is among the nominations for the Emmy Award.

“I receive with joy and great pride the Emmy Award nomination for the documentary ‘3000 Reasons’ an initiative of the Convention and Entertainment District Authority produced by Play Media Group that will leave a permanent tribute dedicated to the legacy of our hero Roberto Clemente Walker,” said Vallines Fernández.

The executive director of the PRDCA stressed that “every time the Convention District Authority sponsors an effort like this, we seek to export the best of Puerto Rico to the world.

The documentary “’3000 Razones’ proved to be an excellent investment to perpetuate the legacy of Roberto Clemente and at the same time, continue to solidify the positioning of the island among the first options for the production of multitudinous events, tourism and sports.

Nominated in the category of Historical Documentary, “3000 Razones” was recorded entirely in Puerto Rico with the special participation of Matino Clemente (brother of Roberto), Luis Rodríguez Mayoral (close friend of Roberto), licensed Osvaldo Gil Bosch who hired Roberto to direct the national team, Luis Ramos (Photographer of hit 3000) as well as the former baseball players, Peruchín Cepeda, Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez, Carlos Delgado and Edwin Rodríguez, among others. The production given to Ilia Arroyo, Tere Miranda and Griselia Cruz and in the direction Lorenzo Valdez Lamar managing to masterfully intertwine the stories told;

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some lived with Roberto and others with the admiration and learning that the Puerto Rican star left in greatest baseball players in the country.

“The opportunity has been a blessing to produce this special historical piece with a team of professional friends from the industry, it is gratifying to know that we have left this global legacy as a family educational tool,” said Ilia Arroyo, General and Executive Producer.

“Through his heart-driven performances, Roberto Clemente became a hero without a cape for his country and the world. The production of ‘3000 Reasons’ allowed us to discover corners never imagined of a humanist Clemente where unique facts are revealed that perpetuate his immortality,” said Tere Miranda, executive producer.

The documentary premiered on September 30, 2022, the same day that 50 years ago the legendary Puerto Rican baseball player, Roberto Clemente Walker, achieved the iconic feat of 3,000 “hits” in the big leagues.

esearchers from the Ponce Research Institute (PRI) of Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) will conduct a study that will learn about the challenges faced by cancer patients and survivors, as well as their caregivers in Puerto Rico. This initiative, supported by a $5,603,516 grant from the National Cancer Institute, aims to improve the quality of life for those battling cancer by promoting mental health and reducing the stigma associated with mental health services.

“Cancer patients and their caregivers often face a number of challenges that go beyond their physical health. Emotional strain, stress, and difficulties accessing appropriate mental health services are common problems. To address these issues, a team of PRI researchers has embarked on a community-based, participatory research initiative. This initiative includes training community leaders in preventive psycho-oncology, designing a screening program to identify emotional and psychosocial support needs, as well as educational activities to help cope with stress. In addition, access to specialized Psycho-Oncology services offered by Ponce

Health Sciences University will be facilitated,” explained Dr. Eida Castro, associate professor and one of the principal investigators of the study with Dr. Guillermo Armaíz.

“This community intervention seeks to address all stages of mental health prevention, from early detection to the provision of specialized psycho-oncology mental health services. Our goal is to improve the quality of life of cancer survivors and their caregivers by providing the necessary support to face the emotional challenges that come with the battle against cancer,” said Dr. Armaíz, who added that the training of community leaders as psycho-oncology mental health promoters will contribute to the promotion of mental health in the communities that will benefit from this effort.

Ponce Health Sciences University is a university focused on the disciplines of Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Nursing and Dental Medicine. Since 1977, they have developed highly trained professionals in the field of health care. His educational center in San Juan offers a master’s degree in Medical Sciences, a master’s degree in Educational Psychology, and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. It also has a course in St. Louis, MO.

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Manufacturers support changes to municipal business taxes

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he Manufacturers Association on Tuesday supported a bill that would establish a process for paying business taxes to cities, known in Spanish as “patentes municipales.”

The Association made its remarks during a public hearing of the Senate Legal and Economic Development Committee, chaired by the Senate President José Luis Dalmau Santiago.

The measure, which was introduced at the request of the Association, seeks to establish a new regulatory scheme for the administration of the payment of municipal licenses in Puerto Rico; to create the Municipal Business Taxes Fund; to establish public policy regarding the future of the sales and use tax; and for other related purposes.

“The bill’s purpose is to simplify the payment of municipal license fees, and it is a bill aligned with the Board’s fiscal plan. In essence, it seeks to simplify processes for the benefit of the business sector. These simplified steps would represent an economy in the procedures,”

highlighted the senator and author of the measure, Joanne Rodríguez Veve.

According to the Association’s Treasurer, Kenneth Rivera, the permit problem is its slowness. “If I get 19 in

two days and the number 20 takes six months, it takes a while for the person to open their business. I want people to start operating their stores as soon as possible.”

The senator said language will be placed in the bill to make sure the money from the business taxes is transferred to the cities and is not kepo in the proposed Municipal Business Taxes Fund.

Meanwhile, the Mayors Association rejected the bill In a written statement to the committee, the mayors requested that remarks from the Municipal Revenue Collection Center (CRIM) and several municipalities be considered.

In addition, the mayors indicated that they are concerned about the fiscal impact that the municipalities would have if the bill is approved.

“We understand that the bill deserves further analysis. Our position is that municipal (business tax funds) should be under the entire municipal jurisdiction and regulated and administered by the municipalities. As it is written, municipal autonomy is grossly violated,” reads the statement.

According to the Manufacturers Association Vice President Yandia Pérez, the municipalities will not suffer losses since the bill could benefit businesses.

Health Fair Event/Protest Still Scheduled for October 14

By RICHARD GUTIÉRREZ richardsanjuanstar@gmail.com

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uring a press conference on Tuesday, Dr. Carlos Díaz Vélez, president of the Puerto Rico College of Physicians and Surgeons, confirmed that the event scheduled for Saturday, October 14th, is proceeding as planned.

This event will serve as a peaceful protest against health insurance providers while offering a variety of health services to the public. Additionally, it is intended to be a family-friendly occasion for everyone to enjoy.

“Everyone is invited to this event except health insurance providers. We call upon the government to rein in these uncontrollable entities,” Díaz Vélez said.

While it may not sound like a typical protest, the association considers it a new form of peaceful protest. “While this event may not resemble an emergency room, we

are offering a wide range of services and enjoyable activities for people. We want this event to bring the people of Puerto Rico together, as our slogan suggests: ‘We are all patients.’ We want this to be seen as a positive initiative. We are not here to incite arguments but to promote positivity,” Diaz Vélez emphasized.

One of the many services provided at the event will be dental health services.

The president of the Puerto Rico Dental Association, Raúl Ortíz, also spoke at the press conference, saying, “We have decided to join these efforts because we believe it’s a way to provide our services while raising awareness about the importance of healthcare providers. In the dental field, we will have dental chairs, colleagues, dental assistants, and even screenings for mouth lesions to potentially detect mouth cancer at an early stage.”

DiazVélez emphasized that this is not a political event, stating, “We are indifferent

to political parties. We invite the governor and Jennifer Gonzalez; regardless of your political affiliation or religion, we are all patients in one way or another.”

The president of the association reiterated that the event will have support from approximately 12 different municipalities, some even providing transportation to residents from distant areas like Mayaguez. Data will be collected

throughout the event, as there will be blood donations and various health tests, to raise awareness of the state of public health on the island.

“We sincerely hope that political parties do not receive funding from health insurance companies because, if they do, the system will remain unchanged.

We firmly reject political investments in this matter,” Diaz Vélez concluded.

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CRIM says repeal of personal property tax, property tax exemptions to hurt cities

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he executive director of the Municipal Collection Center (CRIM), Reinaldo Paniagua Látimer, stated Tuesday that the proposed repeal of the inventory tax, as suggested by the Financial Oversight and Management Board, will directly impact the pockets of 800,000 citizens as it will repeal exemptions to property taxes.

“Neither the people nor the municipalities benefit; on the contrary, what they accept is a mortal blow because the taxpayer will continue paying the same or perhaps higher prices, and a powerful economic blow is expected for the municipal coffers,” he said.

“This suggestion that the FOMB makes, through its executive director, to not just eliminate the inventory tax without a clear idea, a clear solution of how you are going to do it in a way that they mention in a neutral way that does not there are losses for the municipalities; He goes further and suggests the elimination of the personal property tax in its entirety, it is a negative in all its areas,” he said.

He said cities will not be able to take the blow of eliminating personal property tax in its entirety, which constitutes $490 million for the municipalities in the last tax cycle.

About 60% of the houses that are registered in the CRIM, or 800,000 structures, enjoy exemption for being their main residence. So, of those 777,000 people to be exact, 586,000 something; They do not pay absolutely anything and those who are above the tax value of $15 dollars, will pay something, because they are over the limit. Those who do not pay are going to be forced to pay and those who pay are going to be forced to pay more, he said.

As the STAR first published, the Financial Oversight and Management Board said it supports the repeal of the inventory tax and of personal property taxes, which is the tax generally imposed on certain assets that can be touched and moved, such as cars, livestock, or equipment as long as alternatives to eliminate them are revenue neutral.

The FOMB made its remarks in a letter to House Speaker Rafael Hernandez concerning House Bill 1692, which proposes a new methodology to calculate the inventory tax, and House Bill 1798, which also proposes changes to the

Executive director of the Municipal Collection Center Reinaldo Paniagua Látimer. inventory and personal property taxes. The FOMB Puerto Rico’s relatively heavy reliance on inventory and personal property tax is an outlier compared to that of U.S. states.

“The Oversight Board considers the repeal of the inventory to be a significant step toward improving the business climate of Puerto Rico, as it could allow businesses to build up inventory without a tax penalty,” the Board said. The tax has been eliminated in 36 states while 14 states have inventory taxes lower than Puerto Rico.

“That said, any effort by the Government to eliminate the inventory tax in Puerto Rico must be budget-neutral for both the Commonwealth and the municipalities. The inventory tax accounts for $237 million of the total $447 million of personal property tax collections and constitutes a significant source of revenue for municipalities,” the Board said in the September 29 letter.

Repealing or reforming inventory taxes would disproportionately affect certain municipalities— particularly 13 municipalities where more than 10% of their general fund budget comprises such revenues.

After reviewing the Bills and having analyzed the tax system and ways it can be improved, the Oversight Board made a number of recommendations regarding the process contemplated by the Bills. The Oversight Board supported having a commission or group assess potential options for

Governor proposes freezing collection of inventory tax

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he governor Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia reiterated onTuesday that his proposal before the Legislative Assembly is to freeze the collection of the inventory tax for several years.

“What I favor is the proposal that the CRIM (Center for Municipal Revenue Collection) submitted to the Legislature and that is being worked on by the president of the House, Rafael “Tatito” Hernández together with the minority leader of the NPP, (Carlos) Johnny Méndez. What that proposal does is that it freezes the amount charged for inventory to any merchant at the level at which it has been paying it. This

works as an incentive for the trade to increase its inventory, because the additional inventory that the trade acquires will be tax-free,” the governor said to questions from the press.

“Another change that is being made is that it is paid only once a year, not twice a year and there are also some technical aspects that are being addressed. That is the proposal that I favor,” he added.

Pierluisi Urrutia maintained that the alternative that the Fiscal Control Board presented in the letter of response to the House president to eliminate or reduce the exemptions to residential movable property does not have his support.

“It’s unnecessary. What we are talking about here is a tax on businesses, not a tax on individuals,” he said.

reform and to propose reforms for the Legislature to consider and adopt. As part of that approach, the Oversight Board believes a temporary freeze of the inventory tax to allow a commission or group time to identify a sound approach that eliminates the inventory tax and maintains municipal revenues.

It also suggested a number of factors that should be carefully considered before implementing a temporary freeze. First, the Government should establish a base period to determine the tax liability during the freeze. Second, the freeze period should be long enough to allow time for the commission or group to thoroughly develop long-term permanent options and provide recommendations, and third, the commission or group should be provided with very clear steps to guide it and take into account the uneven impacts that the freeze will have on certain municipalities. Finally, the Government should clearly specify consequences if inventory tax replacement or other structural reform recommendations are not enacted to avoid the circumstance where taxpayers that have built up inventories during the freeze period face significant tax liabilities when the inventory tax is reinstated.

With these considerations in mind, the Board said House Bill 1798 is closer than HB 1692 to meeting the criteria because it includes a base period, a five-year freeze period; different calculations for existing and new firms; and a 7-member board with a timeline to provide a recommendation for a permanent reform.

“However, we recommend that HB 1798 be amended either to encourage the permanency of the reform or to reduce the impact on taxpayers and CRIM without significantly reducing revenues.

One option to amend HB 1798 would be to include a “hold harmless” provision for those municipalities which are heavily dependent on inventory tax for revenues,” the Board said.

One option for reform is Puerto Rico’s real property tax system given that the tax is currently constrained due to exemptions and exonerations. Further reform of the real property tax system may provide the revenue needed to make up for and thus eliminate personal property taxes.

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Safety first at Aguadilla’s signature beaches

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ompared to many states, going to the beach is a common practice in Puerto Rico as the island is small enough so that for most people, the nearest “playa” is no more than 30 minutes away. However, while beaches may be beautiful, they are also part of nature, and nature can be unpredictable.

In addition to that, some beachgoers ride boats and jet skis, vehicles that can be very dangerous for people who are in the water simply bathing. The municipality of Aguadilla has taken this into consideration and its mayor, Julio Roldán Concepción, has announced the installation of maritime buoys at the popular Crashboat and Breakwater beaches, which will demarcate the areas for bathers and separate them from the water vehicles that visit the beaches.

Roldán pointed out that “Aguadilla has a series of areas and beaches of great interest to those who visit.”

“It is our duty as a municipal administration to offer the people of Aguadilla and those who visit us the enjoyment of these places, considering safety as the first element,” he said. “It is for this reason we undertook the task of holding conversations with the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources and the United States Army Corps of Engineers to receive their recommendations on the acquisition and installation of the buoys.”

“Crashboat and Breakwater are two of the beaches where hundreds of people come every weekend,” the mayor continued. “On these beaches, where a variety of events and beach activities are held, especially during the summer season, we have observed a significant increase in maritime vessels that use as anchorage the same areas where bathers come to spend a day with their family. This raised the flag with the members of our Maritime Unit, who expressed the urgent need to place [the buoys] to avoid a risky environment for all those involved.

The safety of our visitors and residents is of utmost importance, and these new maritime buoys seek to address this concern effectively.”

With an approximate cost of $45,000, the buoys will establish a clearly delimited space for bathers and another for boats, resulting in bathers enjoying the crystal-clear waters and golden sand without worries. At the same time, the boaters will be able to operate safely without interfering with the activities of those who visit the Aguadilla sands.

“The safety and comfort of our visitors and residents are of utmost importance to us,” Roldán said. “With the installation of these maritime buoys, we are taking concrete measures to ensure a safe and pleasant environment on our beaches, promoting a balance between recreational activities on the water and responsible navigation.”

Mothers Against War calls for cease-fire in Israel/Palestine

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“C The organization Mothers Against War condemned both Hamas’ actions and Israel’s blockade of Palestinians.

easefire. Zero wars.” With these words, the organization Mothers Against War expressed on Tuesday its deep concern for civilian casualties in the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

“We aspire to a peaceful and harmonious coexistence among people. Wars hinder this goal,” said Sonia Santiago Hernandez, a spokeswoman for the group. She highlighted the plight faced by the 2 million Palestinians living in precarious conditions in an area of just 140

square miles.

The organization condemned both Hamas’ actions and Israel’s blockade of Palestinians. “This is not a war, it is a genocide,” they stressed, echoing the words of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who expressed concern about the situation in Gaza.

Santiago Hernández ended with a strong message: “We urgently call on the international community to intervene courageously, addressing the health and food needs in Palestine. Motherhood symbolizes life, while war brings death. That is why we fight for peace.”

Senator promotes women participation in sports

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s part of her commitment to promote equal participation of women in sports, the senator for the District of Carolina, Marissa ‘Marissita’ Jiménez, announced the allocation of over $15,000 for the development of basketball clinics in that municipality offered by players of the National Women’s Superior Basketball (BSNF by its Spanish initials) and in coordination with the Department of Recreation and Sports.

“Our goal is to encourage the participation of young women in the discipline of basketball, for this, and in conjunction with the BSNF board we have developed a series of clinics focused on basketball technique and skills which will be provided by BSNF

players including the Carolina Giants team in the Carolina public housing complexes, as an initial phase and then throughout the District,” the Senator said in a written statement.

“The budget allocation recommendation is aimed at holding these clinics beginning this October and extending until the start of the new BSNF season in 2024. The north is to encourage the participation of women in sport and attract attention to women’s superior basketball, where our athletes have shown class to compete on the best stages in the world,” added the Senator.

The statements of the Senator for the New Progressive Party were given during the final series game between the Carolina Giants and the Athenians of Manatee held Monday at the Guillermo Angúlo Coliseum.

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Among American Jews, ‘you see a lot of broken spirits’ after attacks

By JENNA RUSSELL, ELIZA FAWCETT, VIK JOLLY and ROBERT CHIARITO

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he deadly attacks and kidnappings in Israel this weekend shocked Jews across the United States, leading to tightened security at American synagogues, the cancellation of some holiday celebrations and a sense of horror and helplessness amid concern for relatives and fears of more violence to come.

The brutal assault by Hamas, which killed more than 900 Israelis and prompted retaliatory strikes that have killed nearly 700 Palestinians, comes amid a disturbing stream of antisemitic speech and attacks in the United States and globally, which have put synagogues and Jewish institutions on edge.

“You see a lot of broken spirits wandering around right now,” said Jonathan Celestino, 26, an employee of the Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center in Chicago, “because so many people are hurt, scared and concerned.”

The small but diverse Jewish community in America — numbering about 7.5 million in 2020, or 2.4% of the U.S. population — has long been polarized over how to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In more recent months, American Jews have also been split over the farright Israeli government’s push to limit judicial authority.

But many Jewish leaders said the targeted killing of hundreds of civilians by Hamas and the threats to kill kidnapped hostages had brought a sense, at least for now, of unity.

At Congregation Beth Elohim in Park Slope, Brooklyn, a Reform synagogue, Rabbi Rachel Timoner has long criticized the Israeli government and its occupation of Palestinian territories. Just weeks ago, she recalled in an interview Monday, she delivered a Rosh Hashana sermon that described loyalty to Israel as “standing with Israelis against this government.” It drew a standing ovation, she said.

But an hour before she was set to deliver another sermon Saturday morning, reports emerged of the attack

by Hamas, the Palestinian faction that controls Gaza. She quickly understood, in the midst of her horror, what her message must be.

“Now is a time to stand unequivocally with Israel and Israelis,” she recalled telling her congregants, “and to say to our Israeli family that we are grieving with them, and we are praying now that Israel will defeat Hamas.”

Rabbi Motti Seligson, a spokesperson for Chabad, a global network of strictly observant Jewish congregations, said he was celebrating the Jewish holiday of Simhat Torah in Brooklyn on Saturday with visitors from Israel — some of whom had to travel home and report for military duty after the attacks.

He said it was a time for Jews to “double down on

Pro-Israel demonstrators rally in midtown Manhattan on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. being Jewish,” and pray and light candles for Israel.

Prayer was a response across the country, including at a vigil on Monday evening in Providence, Rhode Island, where Stephanie Hague, chief policy officer at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, said it felt like one small way to show support for Israel.

“It feels like one of the only things we can do,” she said. “It feels like we’re so far away.”

In Los Angeles Sunday night, a vigil drew some 2,000 people to the Stephen Wise Temple, where attendees gripped each other’s shoulders, hugged and swayed to music in the cavernous worship hall. There was applause when speakers reminded them to stay strong and support Israel, including monetarily.

A handful of attendees cloaked themselves in the Israeli flag as the evening drew to a close.

“The people here, they want to help,” said Miriam Zlotolow, 78, a retiree who immigrated to the United States from Israel when she was 21. “They want to draw strength from each other.”

For many Jews, the distress was heightened by connections to friends, relatives or colleagues in Israel, some still missing or unaccounted for Monday.

Rabbi David Wolpe, a visiting scholar at Harvard Divinity School, described obsessively watching the news in recent days while keeping in constant contact with friends in Israel. “I know any number of people whose kids have been mobilized and who spent nights in safe houses, who’ve lost friends or have had friends kidnapped,” he said.

Like others, he said he feared what lay ahead, and the

likelihood that the toll would grow. “As a human being, and as a rabbi, the last thing I want to see is innocents dying for the decisions of their leaders,” he said.

At Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, a school founded by American Jews, the mood was solemn Monday, said Ronald Liebowitz, the university’s president, who spent part of the day roaming the campus and talking to students. Many were grieving on behalf of a well-known emeritus professor, Ilan Troen, whose daughter and son-in-law were killed in the attack while protecting their 16-year-old son, who survived.

While he is preparing for the possibility of growing tension between campus groups that hold opposing views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Liebowitz said he sensed the usual campus debates had been placed on hold.

“Politics, at least here, seem to be set aside for now,” he said. “No one I know is looking at those issues of politics now. They’re looking at the savagery of these attacks.”

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Trump uses support for Israel to revive travel ban talk

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ormer President Donald Trump, while addressing the fighting in Israel on Monday, attempted to stoke fear of attacks taking place on U.S. soil and suggested that a travel ban like the one he implemented as president could stop such violence.

Trump’s comments, at a campaign rally in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, echoed the antiMuslim rhetoric that he successfully tapped during his 2016 presidential run, harnessing sentiments that have lingered in the post 9/11 era.

While discussing a series of surprise attacks launched over the weekend by Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that controls the Gaza Strip, Trump promised to “stand strongly with the state of Israel” and said, to cheers, that he had “imposed a strict travel ban to keep radical Islamic terrorists” out of the United States.

He called to “reimpose the travel ban on terror-afflicted countries.”

“The bloodshed and killing that we saw this

Former President Donald J. Trump at a campaign event in Wolfeboro, N.H., on Monday. Mr. Trump suggested his administration’s travel ban kept “radical Islamic terrorists” out of the United States.

week will never, ever be allowed to happen on American soil,” he said. “Except for the fact that we have now allowed tens of thousands of probable terrorists into our country.”

He claimed, without evidence, that the “same people that attacked Israel” are entering the United States through its southern border, a similar message asserted by at least two other Republican presidential candidates — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy — over the weekend.

During his 2016 campaign,Trump called for a “total and complete shutdown” of Muslims entering the United States.

The order that his administration imposed shortly after taking office in 2017 banned travel into the United States for people from seven countries, most of them predominantly Muslim, though the order went through several iterations that changed the final list of countries. Iran, one of the affected countries, has funded Hamas.

Trump earlier revived discussions of a travel ban in July, saying in Iowa that he would impose a travel ban “even bigger than before.”

Police fatally shoot driver who crashed into Chinese Consulate in San Francisco

By LIVIA ALBECK-RIOKA and ALEXANDRA STEVENSON

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olice fatally shot a driver who crashed into the visa office at the Chinese consulate in San Francisco on Monday afternoon, the San Francisco Police Department said.

Officers responded to a crash near Geary Boulevard and Laguna Street about 3 p.m., where they “found that the vehicle had come to rest in the lobby of the Chinese Consulate,” according to a statement from the Police Department.

The shooting took place after the officers made contact with the suspect, police said.

Officers and paramedics who arrived at the scene rendered aid before transporting the suspect to a nearby hospital, where the person died, police said.

Images circulating on social media showed part of the consulate building covered with a white tarp and cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape. Another video posted to social media appeared to show people running from the building, where the car, a blue Honda, remained.

The investigation into the episode is con-

tinuing, and authorities have not released the name of the suspect. The Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco said in a statement that the driver had crashed into an area where consular documents are handled, “posing a serious threat to the life and safety of staff and people on site.”

“Our embassy severely condemns this violent attack and reserves the right to pursue responsibilities related to the incident,” the consulate said.

The episode occurred weeks before San Francisco is to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, where diplomats are hoping that China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, will meet with President Joe Biden. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the majority leader, is in China this week leading a bipartisan congressional delegation that is meeting with top leaders.

Schumer met with Xi on Monday and said he hoped for a “peaceful coexistence” with the United States. The Biden administration has been trying in recent months to stabilize its relationship with Beijing amid rising geopolitical tensions over the status of Taiwan, which China considers a part of its territory, and trade between the two countries.

On Chinese social media, people responded to the news with shock and anger.

News of the accident was the most popular

topic on Weibo, China’s Twitter-like service, and discussions about it garnered nearly 100 million views.

The fatal shooting took place after the driver crashed into the visa office and posed “a serious threat to the life and safety of staff and people on site,” according to the Chinese Consulate General.

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Why tugboats are key to the $19 billion overhaul of Kennedy Airport

By PATRICK McGEEHAN

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o turn New York City’s outmoded Kennedy Airport into a collection of gleaming, modern terminals connected by smooth, untangled roadways, you must start with one of nature’s most basic building blocks: tons and tons of rocks.

But JFK, set hard against Jamaica Bay and surrounded by dense neighborhoods and congested highways, is not the easiest place to deliver hundreds of truckloads of stone each day. So, the pathway to unlocking the future of international air travel in New York will be on the water.

Barges, pushed and pulled by tugboats, have started wending over a series of waterways, carrying the basic ingredients of the $19 billion project that officials hope will transform the long-maligned airport. Overhauling JFK, one of the world’s busiest airports, is replete with engineering challenges, like how to circumvent metropolitan region’s overburdened roadways.

The journey these mounds of rocks and sand are taking is a daylong float down the Hudson River, through NewYork Harbor, under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, past Coney Island and across the bay to a makeshift dock at the western edge of the airport.

In essence, they are arriving at the airport through a side door, not the front door.

After trips as long as 125 miles from quarries as far away as Catskill, New York, the rocks do land in dump trucks, but those trucks stay on JFK’s 5,000-acre campus rather than adding to the congestion on the roads of southeast Queens.

Rick Cotton, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs Kennedy, estimated that the scheme could eliminate as many as 300,000 truck trips to and from Kennedy over the course of the project. Those trips would have spanned 1.5 million miles, he said.

“The level of difficulty seemed huge, but the payoff also seemed huge,” Cotton said.

The Port Authority’s ultimate aim, Cotton said, is to transform the much-maligned Kennedy into “a world-class, knock-your-socks-off gateway to the United States of America.” Two massive terminals are being built to replace smaller ones that have been demolished. The Port Authority is also realigning the airport’s tangle of roadways and upgrading its electrical systems.

The project will require so much concrete that the Port Authority contracted with

The new Terminal 1 at Kennedy International Airport is one part of a $19 billion reconstruction.

Modern Efficient Transport and Supply to set up a dedicated plant at the airport that could produce at least 720,000 cubic yards of concrete — enough to fill 218 Olympic swimming pools — for the builders. wThe contract calls for the company, known as METS, to provide the concrete, crush some of the debris so it can be reused on site and ferry materials to and from the airport on its barges, including unusable debris from the demolition.

All the importing and exporting will happen around a pair of floating platforms that METS has set up in Bergen Basin, a forlorn tributary of Jamaica Bay. On a damp morning in late September, a barge piled with rocks — to be used for drainage — bobbed alongside a floating platform where the airport property met the water. It had been brought down the river from a quarry by one of three METS tugboats. The crews operating the tugs spend three weeks straight aboard them, between breaks, said Billy Haugland, CEO of Haugland Group, a Long Island company affiliated with METS. “They’re a breed of their own,” Haugland said of the mariners. “We have a wide range of personalities and industries that we’re navigating in.”

On the Bergen Basin platform, four workers in hard hats and orange life vests managed the operation. One of them sat in the cab of a towering green machine, topped with three American flags, whose articulated arm ended in a giant clamshell bucket.

The machine took bites off the floating pile and deposited them in a metal hopper on

the platform. The rocks fell onto a conveyor belt angled toward the sky that would take them to another conveyor belt and then a third before they dropped into a truck on the shore.

Haugland’s workers had only recently begun making the long hauls from up the Hudson. He said they could load and unload as many as four barges a day, each of which could hold more than the capacity of 150 trucks.

To make way for the mounds of rock and other materials that will come off the barges, the Port Authority cleared more than 12 acres that held dilapidated buildings and industrial equipment that were no longer needed at the airport.

“We’re just getting started here,” said Teresa Rizzuto, the airport’s general manager.

“Come back in two years and you’ll see mounds and mounds.”

On outgoing barges, soil may go to a recycling facility on the New Jersey coast and metal to a scrapyard in Newark, New Jersey, Haugland said. He also hopes to find a taker somewhere upstate for asphalt millings, the remnants of torn-up roads, he said.

The first phases of the new terminals are scheduled to open in 2026. They are expected to be completed two to three years later.

Curbing additional traffic and pollution was the main reason the airport’s managers chose to take this less-traveled path. But using barges across Jamaica Bay instead of trucks on the Van Wyck Expressway is not without its complications.

Last month, a tugboat could not reach the airport for the public unveiling of the barge operation because a storm was kicking

up swells as high as 7 feet in the bay, said Bill Haugland, whose company is operating the barges.

Cotton said he anticipated that the overwater delivery system might be less predictable than the alternative. But, he said, it fit with the agency’s environmental goals and its desire to be a good neighbor to the communities that surround the airport.

Environmental activists said they had no objection to using all those waterways as a passage for barges laden with rocks or contaminated soil, so long as it was done carefully.

“Transport of materials by barge on the river is commonplace and almost always presents no problem,” said John Lipscomb, patrol boat captain for Riverkeeper, a clean-water advocacy organization in New York. “It’s a great way to keep a zillion trucks off the road.”

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Amazon launches first Project Kuiper satellites into space

By NEAL E. BOUDETTE

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n a space race between two businesses started by Jeff Bezos, his e-commerce company, Amazon, beat his rocket company, Blue Origin, to orbit.

Two Amazon prototype satellites were launched on top of an Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Friday. They are part of Project Kuiper, a communications constellation that is to eventually consist of more than 3,200 satellites. It will compete with SpaceX’s Starlink and other space-based internet services.

Liftoff of the rocket occurred at 2:06 p.m. Eastern time.

The rocket’s upper stage then separated from the booster several minutes into flight, carrying the satellites toward orbit.

In a news release, United Launch Alliance, the company that provided the Atlas V rocket to space, said the launch was successful, indicating that the rocket delivered the two satellites to the desired 311-mile-high orbit. On Friday evening, Amazon said in a statement that it had made contact with both satellites in orbit less than an hour after the launch.

After deployment of the solar panels and tests of the spacecraft’s systems, the satellites are to beam internet connections from space to the company’s flat, square antennas for consumers on the ground.

“This is Amazon’s first time putting satellites into space, and we’re going to learn an incredible amount regardless of how the mission unfolds,” Rajeev Badyal, a vice president of technology for Project Kuiper at Amazon, said in a statement from the company before the launch.

Amazon is building satellites and Bezos’ other com-

A photo provided by United Launch Alliance shows the company’s Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2023. pany is building rockets, so why isn’t one flying on the other?

That is because Blue Origin has yet to launch anything into orbit.

Although its suborbital space tourist rocket New Shepard has made many flights, the New Glenn rocket that it has been developing for more than a decade to take payloads like Kuiper satellites to orbit is at least three years behind schedule. Its debut flight is penciled in for next year.

In April last year, Amazon announced a gigantic purchase of up to 83 launches, the largest commercial purchase of rocket launches ever. That includes 27 from Blue Origin and the rest from two other companies, Arianespace of France and United Launch Alliance of the United States. The contracts with the other companies also rely on new rockets that have not yet flown: the Ariane 6 from Arianespace and the Vulcan from United Launch Alliance.

Amazon also previously announced that it was buying from United Launch Alliance nine launches of the venerable Atlas V rockets. Atlas V

has flown for more than two decades but is being retired because it relies on Russian-made rocket engines.

The two satellites, KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat-2, comprise what Amazon calls the Protoflight mission for Kuiper. They were planned to ride as the payload for the first launch of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket in May. But during a test of a Vulcan upper stage, a leak of hydrogen ignited in a fireball. In July, Tory Bruno, CEO of United Launch Alliance, said that the company was working on a fix and that the first flight of Vulcan was still expected before the end of the year.

In August, Amazon announced that it was switching rockets, from the Vulcan to an Atlas V. That was the second rocket switch for the Protoflight. Amazon originally planned to launch KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat- 2 on smaller rockets from ABL Space Systems, but ABL has also experienced delays.

Officials at Blue Origin, Arianespace and United Launch Alliance have said they expect to meet the schedule of Kuiper launches.

The Federal Communications Commission, which regulates satellite communications to the ground, approved Amazon’s network in 2020. It gave the company a deadline to launch half of its 3,236 satellites by July 2026, with the full constellation to be deployed by July 2029.

A pension fund that owns Amazon stock sued Amazon in August for not buying any launches from SpaceX, which has launched Falcon 9 rockets 70 times this year, and has contracts with other competitors to its Starlink service.

The complaint, filed by the Cleveland Bakers and Teamsters Pension Fund, said Amazon’s board approved the launch contracts after only cursory reviews and did not take any actions to protect Amazon from conflicts of interest for Bezos as the owner of Blue Origin and also CEO of Amazon at the time.

“For a year and a half, Bezos was free to identify and negotiate with launch providers for Amazon, while also free to negotiate against Amazon on behalf of Blue Origin,” the lawsuit said.

Blue Origin not only will provide New Glenn launches to Amazon but also profits from the Vulcan launches, because United Launch Alliance is buying Blue Origin’s BE-4 engines to power the booster stage of the Vulcan rockets.

An Amazon spokesperson said in a statement, “The claims in this lawsuit are completely without merit, and we look forward to showing that through the legal process.”

The lawsuit also recapped years of animosity between Bezos and Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX. “Given their bitter track record, Bezos had every reason to exclude Musk’s SpaceX from the process entirely,” the lawsuit said. “And Bezos, it must be assumed, could not swallow his pride to seek his bitter rival’s help to launch Amazon’s satellites.”

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Marketmind: ‘Remarkable’ US Markets Surf Crosscurrents A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan U.S. stocks have surfed through multiple crosscurrents over the past week - from the blistering spike in Treasury yields to the Middle East shock at the weekend - but they remain on board amid what the IMF sees as “remarkable” U.S. economic strength.

With third-quarter earnings set to stream in later this week, Wall St stock indices hit their highest in almost three weeks on Monday having rallied back from early losses over the last two sessions. Stock futures are higher once again ahead of the bell today.

The initial market jolt from the weekend attacks on Israel seemed to dissipate quickly as a modest pop in oil prices levelled off far below recent highs. U.S. crude hovered just above $86 per barrel on Tuesday, still off almost 10% from the peaks of late September and down 5% year-on-year.

As cash Treasury markets returned from Monday’s Columbus Day holiday to a week of heavy long-term debt auctions, they were also greeted with rekindled optimism about the Federal Reserve’s policy rate trajectory.

Specifically, the typically hawkish Dallas Fed boss Lorie Logan suggested the recent tightening in bond markets may have done the Fed’s work for it and lessened the need for another policy rate hike. Fed futures tend to agree and now see only about a one-in-four chance of further rate rise.

“If long-term interest rates remain elevated because of higher term premiums, there may be less need to raise the fed funds rate,” said Logan, referring to creeping risk premia on holding long-term Treasury bonds.

Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson chimed: “I will remain cognizant of the tightening in financial conditions through higher bond yields and will keep that in mind as I assess the future path of policy”.

Ten-year U.S. Treasury yields are set to kick off Tuesday’s U.S. trading day at some 4.65% - almost a quarter of a percentage point below the peak set just after Friday’s blowout September jobs report.

It was that exceptional U.S. economic strength the International Monetary Fund spotlighted in its latest World Economic Outlook, released at the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Marrakesh on Tuesday.

While the IMF cut its growth forecast for China and the euro area, it left its overall global forecast unchanged due to what it called the “remarkable strength” of the U.S. economy.

The Fund upgraded both its 2023 and 2024 U.S. growth forecasts by 0.3 and 0.5 percentage points respectively to 2.1% and 1.5% annual clips.

China’s ongoing struggles were amply illustrated by the latest worrying twist in its ongoing property bust on Tuesday which saw its main benchmark stock indices fall again.

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And once again reports suggest the Chinese fiscal policy response will be modest at best.

Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday that Beijing was looking to increase its budget deficit and is weighing the issuance of at least 1 trillion yuan ($137.1 billion) of additional

sovereign debt for spending on infrastructure.

The after-hours report was enough to lift European infrastructure stocks, however, and the euro also got a lift. The dollar was easier more generally on the softer Fed view.

U.S.-listed shares of Chinese firms, including Alibaba Group Holding, JD.com and Baidu, rose between 1.1% and 2.4% ahead of the U.S. bell.

Elsewhere, PepsiCo edged 0.8% higher ahead of the beverage maker’s third-quarter results and Unity jumped 6.4% after the video-game software maker said its CEO John Riccitiello would retire.

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Israel retakes towns from Hamas fighters and moves to control border

By PATRICK KINGSLEY and ISABEL KERSHNER

Gobierno de Puerto Rico

DEPARTAMENTO DE RECURSOS NATURALES Y AMBIENTALES

AVISO AMBIENTAL INTENCIÓN DE EMITIR PERMISO DE OPERACIÓN PARA SISTEMA DE INYECCIÓN SUBTERRÁNEA El peticionario, Lechonera El Mojito, cuya dirección postal es PO Box 370788, Cayey, PR 00736, ha solicitado al Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales (DRNA) la Renovación del Permiso de Operación UIC-17-18-0005-RG para un (1) Sistema de Inyección Subterránea (SIS) Clase VII. Esto 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).

El SIS 001 consiste en un Tanque de Retención en hormigón con dimensiones de 21.0 pies con 3.0 pulgadas de largo, por 20.0 pies con 10.0 pulgadas de ancho, por 9.0 pies con 8.0 pulgadas de profundidad y un volumen de 23,936 galones. El sistema séptico estará localizado en la Lechonera El Mojito, Bo. Guavate, PR-184, Km. 32.9, Cayey, Puerto Rico.

Luego de realizada la evaluación correspondiente de los documentos sometidos, el DRNA tiene la intención de emitir la renovación del permiso de referencia para dicha instalación, 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 forma tal que el público interesado pueda someter sus comentarios con relación al(los) mismo(s). El permiso contiene las condiciones y prohibiciones necesarias para cumplir con los requisitos reglamentarios aplicables establecidos en el RCIS y en la LFAPS. El público puede evaluar copia de la solicitud de permiso que sometió el peticionario ante el DRNA, el borrador del permiso y otros documentos relevantes en la Oficina Regional de Guayama (ORG) del Departamento, localizada en el Bo. Algarrobo, Carr. PR-3, Km. 136.0, Guayama, Puerto Rico. También puede adquirir copia de dichos documentos ($0.50 por hoja) en dicha oficina entre las 8:00 am y las 4:30 pm de lunes a viernes.

La dirección postal de la Oficina Regional del DRNA, es Ave. Los Veteranos, Número 2000, Guayama, PR 00784; mientras que la dirección de la Oficina Central del DRNA es PO Box 11488, San Juan, PR 00910.

Las partes interesadas o afectadas pueden enviar sus comentarios a las direcciones antes indicadas o solicitar una vista pública por escrito al Director(a) de la Oficina Regional de Guayama y a él (la) Sectetario(a) del DRNA, respectivamente.

Los comentarios por escrito o la solicitud de vistas públicas 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 los motivos o las 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 emiten o deniegan los permisos, si el(la) Secretario(a) determina que dicha vista es necesaria o apropiada.

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srael said Tuesday that its military had regained control over towns near the Gaza Strip, four days after Palestinian gunmen launched a devastating cross-border assault, as the country girded for the next phase of what Israeli officials have warned will be a crushing campaign against Hamas militants.

Israel’s government approved the call-up of an additional 60,000 reservists, raising the total number mobilized over the last three days to 360,000, the most in such a short period since the country’s founding. The call-ups have touched nearly every corner of the country of 10 million, already awash in grief and anger over the deaths of more than 900 people in the attacks that began Saturday.

With the border nearly secured, the scale of the horror unleashed on towns and villages near Gaza was slowly coming into grim focus: In one kibbutz a mile and a half from Gaza, New York Times journalists saw Israeli soldiers carrying slain residents on stretchers, and more than a dozen bloated bodies lying on the ground.

It is not yet clear if or when Israel will order a ground invasion of Gaza, an impoverished coastal enclave ruled by Hamas. But the Israeli military said Tuesday that its airstrikes against the coastal strip would be “bigger than before and more severe” because of the scale of the Palestinian incursion. The Israeli military said it had recovered the bodies of around 1,500 Palestinian assailants since Saturday morning.

Israeli bombardments since Saturday have leveled mosques, a marketplace and other civilian areas, according to United Nations officials. Health officials in Gaza said Tuesday that 765 Palestinians have been killed and 4,000 others have been wounded in the last four days, though it was unclear how many were civilians.

Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, an Israeli military spokesperson, declined to say whether the military’s actions would be affected by the presence of what is believed to be around 150 Israeli hostages who were abducted to Gaza on Saturday. Hamas on Monday threatened to kill a hostage each time Israel strikes Gaza without warning.

Here’s what else to know: — President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks on the attacks in Israel on Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Eastern time, according to White House officials. The White House released a joint statement Monday from Biden and other world leaders expressing “steadfast and united support” for Israel and the “unequivocal condemnation” of Hamas.

— At least 11 U.S. citizens have been killed in the fighting, Biden said, and more are still unaccounted for.

— The United Nations’ top human rights official condemned the “horrifying mass killings” and executions allegedly committed by Palestinian armed groups. At the same time, he warned that Israel’s announcement of a “complete siege” of Gaza would exacerbate the “already dire” humanitarian conditions there.

— Israel has asked the United States for more weapons, including precision-guided munitions for combat aircraft and interceptors for its Iron Dome missile defense system. Hamas has fired thousands of rockets at Israel since Saturday, putting a strain on Israel’s defenses. Israel has struck more than a thousand targets in Gaza in retaliation.

Residents of Kfar Aza, Israel rest at the Shefayim Hotel in nearby Shefayim, Israel after their evacuation on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.

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An Israeli Border Police officer and others take shelter after a rocket siren sounded in Jerusalem, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.

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Putin offers muted response to attack on Israel. That speaks volumes.

By ANTON TROIANOVSKI

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resident Vladimir Putin of Russia has long cast himself as a friend of Israel and the Jewish people.

He helped establish visa-free travel between Russia and Israel in 2008, presided over the construction of a sprawling Moscow Jewish Museum in 2012 and, side by side with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem in 2020, unveiled a memorial to the victims of Nazi Germany’s siege of Leningrad.

But amid the worst attack on Israel in 50 years, the high regard that Putin has shown for Israel in the past appears remarkably absent. More than three days after the start of the incursion by Hamas, there has been no message of condolence from the Kremlin, even though Putin previously published such notes of sympathy in the wake of terrorist attacks in Israel.

And he has not yet called Netanyahu, even though he spoke with Israeli leaders at least 11 times in 2022 and developed a close relationship with Netanyahu over more than a decade of meetings and phone calls.

Instead, Putin’s spokesperson on Monday struck a neutral stance, saying that Russia was “extremely concerned” and calling for an immediate halt to the fighting.

On Russian state television and in the pro-Kremlin blogosphere, commentators reacted to the attack on Israel with thinly veiled glee, casting it as a revelation of Western weakness and as the start of a war that could sap Western support for Ukraine.

The stark shift sheds light on one consequence of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine: the sharp decline in the relationship between Moscow and Israel over the past year and a half, one that some Jewish leaders fear also presages a rise in antisemitism inside Russia.

It is also the latest conflict in a region where Moscow has played a major role but where it is now unwilling or unable to wield much influence. That played out dramatically last month in the Caucasus region, where Russia did not even seem to try to stop Azerbaijan from seizing control of the Armenianpopulated breakaway enclave of NagornoKarabakh — a stinging defeat for Armenia, Russia’s military ally.

While Moscow’s support for the Palestinian cause dates to Soviet times, Putin balanced that by forging strong ties to Israel. So the Kremlin’s arms-length stance toward Israel in recent days “is definitely a manifestation of a deteriorating relationship,” said Pinchas Goldschmidt, who served as the chief rabbi

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Jerusalem in 2020. of Moscow for nearly 30 years until being forced to flee the country last year because, he said, he refused to support the war in Ukraine.

Goldschmidt spoke by phone from Israel, where he had just attended the funeral of an Israeli soldier slain in the fighting Saturday. He said the deceased, Yuval Ben Yaakov, was the son of another former Moscow rabbi. He added that many Jewish leaders had once seen Putin as an ally in keeping the memory of World War II alive, but when the Russian president started falsely equating Ukraine’s current government to Nazi Germany to try to justify an invasion, “that’s when the Jews said: ‘We’re not part of it.’”

There are clear geopolitical reasons for Putin’s shift on Israel. In the Middle East, where Russia has long tried to play a kingmaker role and build relations with all major powers, Moscow now finds itself beholden to Iran — Israel’s bitter enemy — as one of its primary arms suppliers for the war in Ukraine.

And unlike in years past, when Putin sought ways to cooperate with Western countries, he now appears to see little incentive to try to work with them to broker an end to the fighting in Israel as Russian forces are being pummeled by Western weaponry in Ukraine.

But there are also, perhaps, more personal reasons. Putin appears stung that Israel and Jewish leaders around the world are not backing his false narrative about Ukraine’s being run by “Nazis.” In recent months, he has repeatedly lashed out at President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine for heading a Nazi government despite being Jewish.

In June, Putin claimed that his “many Jewish

friends” had told him that Zelenskyy was “a disgrace to the Jewish people.”

There have been signs since last year that the relationship was fraying. Russia cracked down on the Jewish Agency, an Israeli nonprofit that was a mainstay of Jewish life in Russia and helped Russian Jews move to Israel. In June, Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Israeli ambassador to claim that Israel’s envoy to Ukraine was complicit in “whitewashing” Nazi crimes. (Some Ukrainian independence fighters fought alongside Nazi Germany against the Soviet Union in World War II, the foundation of Putin’s spurious claims that Ukraine’s current leaders are Nazis.)

“No one in the Kremlin is rushing to show sympathy to the victims” of Hamas’ incursion into Israel, said Alexander Gabuev, director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center. “This also shows you the emotional attitude — ‘grievance’ is the right word.”

He added that the Russian propagandists casting the incursion as a boon for Russia may have a point. The Kremlin “passively is a beneficiary for now, at least,” of the fighting, Gabuev said — if only because senior officials in Washington may have less time to focus on how best to support Ukraine.

The Kremlin’s grievance — even Schadenfreude — has played out on Russian state television in recent days. Many commentators taunted the tens of thousands of Russian Jews who had fled to Institution Israel after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine — in some cases to avoid being drafted into the Kashable LLC Russian army — and who

now found themselves in the middle of another war.

“Let’s watch him go into Gaza now with a weapon in hand,” one talk show guest said of a Russian tech tycoon, Arkady Volozh, who had relocated to Israel and spoken out against the invasion of Ukraine.

Others on television crowed about the weekend’s military and intelligence failures

by Israel and its Western allies, while predicting that the developments could play into Russia’s hands by distracting the West from supporting Ukraine.

“The image of the invincible Israeli fortress has just collapsed,” said Olga Skabeyeva, a talk-show host on the Rossiya-1 channel. Referring to the warships that the United States is now moving closer to Israel, she added, “Are U.S. aircraft carriers next?”

For all of Putin’s apparent frustration that Israel has not endorsed his rationale for invasion, Netanyahu’s government has been cautious in its support for Ukraine, drawing the ire of Kyiv, as well. Experts say Israel has been keen not to overly antagonize Russia given Moscow’s close ties to Iran, to limit the blowback against Jews still in Russia and to preserve the communications between the Israeli and Russian militaries operating in Syria that allow their forces to avoid coming into conflict there.

Israel has not participated in Western sanctions against Russia, and has refused to provide weapons to Ukraine because, Netanyahu has said, they could end up in Iranian hands. In June, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry claimed that the Israeli government was ignoring the suffering of Ukrainian Jews while opting for “a path of close cooperation with the Russian Federation.”

But in recent days, Zelenskyy has cast those criticisms aside and embraced Israel’s cause. In a speech to NATO on Monday, he said that Russia and Hamas, the Palestinian faction that controls Gaza, represented “the same evil.”

“The only difference is that there is a terrorist organization that attacked Israel, and here is a terrorist state that attacked Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said.

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Damage and distress’: Trump sues over Russia dossier in London

By MARK LANDER

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onald Trump has claimed in a lawsuit in a London court that Christopher Steele, a former British intelligence officer, inflicted “personal and reputational damage and distress” on him by leaking a dossier detailing unsavory, unproven accounts of links between him and Russia during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Lawyers for Trump argue that Steele’s firm, Orbis Business Intelligence, breached British data protection laws with the dossier, which triggered a political earthquake when it was published just before Trump’s inauguration in 2017.

The lawsuit, the first filed by Trump in Britain related to the dossier, could offer the former president more favorable legal terrain than the United States. Last year, a federal judge in Florida threw out his lawsuit claiming that Steele, as well as Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee, was involved in a concerted plot to spread false information about Trump’s ties to Russia.

In a court filing last month, Trump’s lawyers said he was “compelled to explain to his family, friends, and colleagues that the embarrassing allegations about his private life were untrue. This was extremely distressing” for him, the filing said, asserting that Steele had presented the claims in a “sensationalist manner” that was “calculated to cause tremendous embarrassment” to Trump. He is asking for unspecified compensation.

The High Court Judge Matthew Nicklin has scheduled a two-day hearing on Oct. 16 and 17, at which arguments will be heard and lawyers for Steele’s firm will move to throw out the case, which was originally filed in November 2022.

In a witness statement, Steele accused Trump of “numerous public attacks upon me and Orbis.” He said the former president had initiated “frivolous and abusive legal proceedings” against him and his firm in the United States, a conclusion echoed by the Florida judge’s ruling.

A spokesperson for Trump did not respond to requests for comment, and neither did his British lawyers, while Steele declined to comment.

Trump’s foray into the British courts co-

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the National Cattle Congress fairground in Waterloo, Iowa, Oct. 7, 2023. Trump has claimed in a lawsuit in a London court that Christopher Steele, a former British intelligence officer, inflicted “personal and reputational damage and distress” on him by leaking a dossier detailing unsavory, unproven accounts of links between him and Russia during the 2016 presidential campaign. mes as he is facing a raft of criminal and civil charges in the United States, on accusations ranging from election interference to inflating the value of his real estate assets — all of which he has denied. He has experienced a string of legal setbacks in courtrooms from New York City to South Florida.

But in London, Trump is the plaintiff, and legal experts said his lawyers were trying to seize an advantage from Britain’s comparatively tight controls on personal data. Winning a claim that his data had been compromised, these lawyers said, would be easier than winning a claim of defamation.

“It avoids the obvious hurdles of a U.K. defamation claim,” said Jay Joshi, a media lawyer with the London firm Taylor Hampton. These include the statute of limitations for defamation, normally a year, and the fact that the dossier was published in the United States, not Britain. “Trump is clearly seeking some form of vindication,” Joshi said.

In 2020, Aleksej Gubarev, a Russian technology entrepreneur who was cited in the dossier, lost a defamation suit against Steele. But in another case that year, two Russian oligarchs, Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven, won damages of 18,000 pounds

($22,900) each from Steele’s firm after they argued that allegations about them in the dossier violated data-protection laws.

The court ruled that Orbis had “failed to take reasonable steps to verify” claims that Fridman and Aven, who controlled Alfa Bank, had made illicit payments to President Vladimir Putin of Russia, though the judge dismissed several other claims.

Trump’s lawyers are making a similar claim that Steele’s firm did not confirm the claims about him. Among other things, they said, Trump did not bribe Russian officials to advance his business interests.

“The claimant did not engage in unorthodox behavior in Russia and did not act in a way that Russia authorities were provided with material to blackmail him,” the lawyers said. “The personal data is not accurate. Further, the Defendant failed to take all reasonable steps to insure the personal data was accurate.”

Trump is being represented by Hugh Tomlinson, a leading London media lawyer who specializes in defamation, privacy and data protection. Among his former clients is King Charles III, then the Prince of Wales, for whom Tomlinson argued successfully that a British tabloid should not be allowed to publish his private diaries, which contained astringent comments about the 1997

handover of Hong Kong to China.

The Steele dossier grew out of an opposition research effort to dig up information about Trump, funded by Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic Party. Their law firm, Perkins Coie, contracted with a Washington research firm, Fusion GPS, which in turn hired Steele, an expert on Russia, to research Trump’s business dealings in the country.

Steele shared some of the memos with the FBI and journalists; they first came to light in January 2017 when BuzzFeed published 35 pages.

His findings have been largely discredited by the FBI and others who have investigated Trump’s relationship to Russia.

Relying on anonymous sources, the dossier asserted that there was a “well-developed conspiracy of coordination” between the Trump campaign and the Russian government, and that Russian officials had a blackmail tape of Trump with prostitutes.

For much of his information, Steele relied on Igor Danchenko, a Russian researcher who told federal investigators that some of the claims were rumors that he had not been able to confirm. Danchenko was later indicted on a charge of misleading federal investigators, but he was ultimately acquitted.

The FBI concluded that one of the most explosive allegations in the dossier — that Trump’s lawyer, Michael Cohen, had met with Russian officials in Prague during the 2016 campaign — was false.

In his witness statement, Steele said he wrote the memos on a computer that was not connected to a network and was equipped with security that prohibited any third party from extracting data stored on it. He also said that Orbis no longer held any copy of the dossier on its systems by the end of the first week of January 2017.

Steele has not denied sharing the dossier with journalists. But he rejected the contention that he has sought to promote its contents since then.

“I declined to provide any media interviews for three and a half years after the publication of the dossier by BuzzFeed, despite being asked multiple times by major international media organizations,” he testified.

“If I had wanted to ‘promote’ the dossier as Mr. Trump suggests, I obviously would have taken up those media opportunities.”

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The hidden moral injury of ‘OK Boomer’

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ourners gathered around San Francisco City Hall this week to remember U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, one of the most formidable politicians of her generation. Her passing meant not just the end of her political career, but also the end of a furious argument over her age and condition. Why did she stay in the Senate for so long? And even so, as one argument ends, others continue: about Joe Biden, Mitch McConnell, Donald Trump and many others.

I can’t remember the last time our country had a longer or more agonizing conversation about age. It kicked off in the most morally troubling way possible, in the early days of the pandemic, when a number of politicians, celebrities and even ordinary people minimized the severity of the disease in language that diminished the value of older Americans.

Notoriously, in March 2020, Dan Patrick, lieutenant governor of Texas, went on Tucker Carlson’s television show and suggested that senior citizens should be “willing to take a chance” on their survival to preserve the American economy. In New York, nursing home deaths were deliberately concealed, an act that publicly minimized the magnitude of the loss.

Right-wing influencer Candace Owens dismissed the seriousness of COVID-19, because, in her words, “people think it’s novel that 80-year-olds are dying

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at a high rate from a flu.” I heard similar sentiments from members of my own community throughout the lockdowns. I can’t tell you how many times someone said, when an older person died, “How much time did they have left anyway?”

This debate unfolded as the term “OK Boomer” was taking off, both as a silly mockery of tech-ignorant grandparents and an angry battle cry against an older generation that younger Americans believe failed them.

Worse still, they just won’t get out of the way.

It’s impossible to ignore the advanced age of key American leaders. Biden is 80. Trump is 77. McConnell is 81. Chuck Grassley is 90. Feinstein was 90 when she died in office. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was 87. Age was on 76-year-old Mitt Romney’s mind when he announced that he wouldn’t seek reelection to the Senate. “At the end of another term, I’d be in my mid-80s. Frankly, it’s time for a new generation of leaders,” he said.

I don’t equate all these situations. Some of the sentiments expressed at the start of the pandemic were monstrous. Concerns about aging and often infirm leaders at the highest levels of American politics, in all three branches of government, are far more understandable and much less grotesque than asking senior citizens to court death in the midst of a pandemic. The generational dismissiveness inherent in “OK Boomer” lies somewhere in between. Nonetheless, there is a common theme — a shift to viewing older people in America not as assets but, rather, as obstacles. They’re barriers to our own dreams and ambitions.

One column is insufficient for teasing out all the reasons for this shift, but I want to explore one aspect that bothers me greatly. The centrality of work and career to our sense of self and identity — especially in America’s educated classes — is damaging old and young alike. In 2019, Derek Thompson popularized the term “workism” in The Atlantic to describe how our careers have “morphed into a religious identity.” Earlier this year, he summed up the “history of work” like this: “from jobs to careers to callings.”

In January, the Pew Research Center released a startling report describing parents’ priorities for their children. An extraordinary 88% said financial independence was extremely or very important. The same percentage placed the same priority on their kids having careers they enjoy. In contrast, only 21% said it was extremely or very important for their children to get married. A mere 20% said it was extremely or very important for their kids to have children.

Workism tells older Americans who might think otherwise that their job is core to who they are. Likewise, workism tells younger Americans that their job will define them. It is core to who they’re becoming. Read in this way, it is easy to see why older Americans are reluctant to simply “step aside.” If they feel able — and it’s easier to feel able when your job centers on your

mind rather than your body — then the demand to leave is an attack on their essential identity.

At the same time, for those who are seeking to forge their identity, the obstacle of aging leadership can be maddening. Young professionals do seek mentorship, of course, but all too often, mentors are seen as valuable only so long as they keep giving. And then, when they’ve given all they can, they must decrease, so that their proteges can increase and take their place in the sun.

It’s necessary to think hard about our first answers to a deceptively simple question: “Who are you?” If my honest first response is “I am a columnist” more than a husband, a father or a grandfather, then when I get older I will wrap my arms around that identity and refuse to let go. If that first answer is centered on faith and family, then the sunset of my career will not be the sunset of my purpose. I will be more willing to release that which I value less because I still preserve that which I value most.

The Romney Christmas card is legendary in some niche circles in Washington. Every December, he sends out a simple picture of his growing family. You can Google it and see it expand, year by year. First, he and his five sons could field a Romney basketball team.

Then, when the sons married and had children, they could field a Romney football team. But that picture is also a declaration — this is who I am.

Skeptics might claim that Romney let go of his power because holding it would be hard. In these polarized times, he was vulnerable to a challenge from the Utah right. Perhaps, but it’s also true that he retains immense purpose, and the picture captures that purpose. An ethos that locates our meaning in those relationships can tell the young to value the wisdom and experience of the old and tell our nation’s older generations that great blessings can flow from the end of even the most rewarding careers.

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En búsqueda de jóvenes destacados en los municipios E l Programa Desarrollo de la Juventud (PDJ), adscrito al Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio (DDEC), anunció la convocatoria para seleccionar a jóvenes sobresalientes en cada municipio de Puerto Rico y reconocerlos con el Premio Joven Destacado Municipal 2023.

El premio consiste en que los alcaldes seleccionen a un joven de su municipio, tomando en consideración el liderazgo, servicio comunitario, emprendimiento o destaque académico, además de que su ejemplo haya sido una inspiración para la juventud de su pueblo.

“Invitamos a los alcaldes a identificar un joven ejemplo de su municipio que haya resaltado por sus valores y ejecutorias en beneficio de la comunidad. De esta manera llevamos el mensaje de que la responsabilidad comunitaria es un compromiso de todos. La selección de este joven en cada pueblo ejemplariza este

esfuerzo”, declaró Manuel Cidre Miranda, secretario del DDEC. Los alcaldes deben enviar el formulario, que previamente recibieron del PDJ, a juventud@ddec.pr.gov e incluir los datos del joven seleccionado como: foto digital (estilo “profile”), tarjeta de identificación (ID) con foto y una carta de recomendación del alcalde que indique en qué se destaca el joven. Además, debe enviar unabiografía de la persona elegida, con un máximo cuatro párrafos. Cabe resaltar que los documentos no se deben entregar personalmente, no se aceptarán.

“Buscamos que sean los alcaldes quienes destaquen las capacidades de estos jóvenes que son un ejemplo para los demás residentes de sus municipios.

Todos los municipios tienen jóvenes sobresalientes que se encuentran dando el máximo por sus comunidades y Puerto Rico. Con esta inicia demostramos que hay es-

peranza y que los jóvenes estamos interesados en reescribir la historia de Puerto Rico”, comentó Jorge Pagán, director del PDJ. Los requisitos consisten en que el joven esté entre las edades de 13 a 29 años y haya sido residente de su municipio por los últimos cinco años.

La fecha límite de radicación es el 8 de noviembre de 2023.

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USCA Film Fest, el festival de cine más grande y duradero de la región, anunció su 17ª edición, que tendrá lugar del 18 al 25 de octubre de 2023 en el cine Caribbean Cinemas de Plaza Guaynabo. Reconocido por su profunda dedicación a una variedad de géneros cinematográficos, desde ciencia ficción y aventuras hasta humor negro y animación, el festival invita al público a sumergirse en un universo de historias emocionantes y creativas.

Zoilo Rodríguez, director del festival, destacó: “Desde nuestros inicios hemos evolucionado y ampliado su horizonte para abarcar una diversidad de géneros cinematográficos. Pero más allá de simplemente presentar películas, LUSCA se ha convertido en una plataforma esencial que da voz a cineastas de diversas culturas y estilos, creando un puente entre narradores y audiencias. En cada edición, reafirmamos nuestro compromiso de ser un punto de encuentro donde el

cine internacional de calidad se celebra y se da a conocer a un público más amplio”.

Uno de los eventos más esperados del festival será la celebración del 50º aniversario del icónico filme “The Exorcist”. Esta obra maestra, que definió el estándar para las películas modernas de exorcismo y horror sobrenatural, regresará a la gran pantalla, ofreciendo a las nuevas generaciones la oportunidad de experimentar su magia en el cine. Aunque el festival abarca una amplia variedad de géneros, el homenaje a “The Exorcist” es particularmente especial este año, dada su conexión temática con la temporada de octubre y su relevancia perdurable en la cultura cinematográfica.

A esto se suma la proyección especial de “Beetlejuice” por su 35º aniversario, reviviendo en la gran pantalla su innovadora combinación de humor, visuales excéntricos y narrativa característica. Además se

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a Federación de Béisbol de Puerto Rico colaborará con el Departamento de Educación para introducir el Baseball5, versión urbana de béisbol y sóftbol impulsada por la World Baseball Softball Confederation, en las escuelas del país.

“La secretaria del Departamento de Educación avaló nuestra propuesta y autorizó el inicio de las orientaciones a los educadores físicos sobre el Baseball5”, indicó el presidente federativo, doctor José Quiles Rosas en declaraciones escritas.

En agosto, Quiles Rosas designó al vicepresidente ingeniero Carlos Príncipe como coordinador de Baseball5, quien ya inició un programa de desarrollo, certificando a 34 técnicos y árbitros con el apoyo de la WBSC. Este deporte se promovió en la Copa Olímpica en el Centro de Convenciones por el Comité Olímpico de Puerto Rico. Se distribuyeron 300 folletos con reglas y se contó con la participación de cuatro equipos.

Cabe destacar que el Baseball5, creado en 2017 por la WBSC, será parte de los Juegos Olímpicos de la Juventud de Dakar 2026.

lanza el concurso Never Trust The Living Sweepstakes, donde los aficionados a participar tienen la oportunidad de ganar un viaje para dos personas con todo pago a Chicago y sumergirse en el mágico mundo de Beetlejuice en su gira de Broadway.

También habrá un Sing-A-Long & Dress Up Party de “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, promoviendo la interacción y diversión del público. Durante algunas proyecciones, los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de participar en trivias sobre las películas, con premios. Y como parte de las sorpresas, el “Never Trust the Living Sweepstakes” ofrecerá la oportunidad de ganar un viaje a Chicago y entradas para ver el musical “Beetlejuice” en su gira por Broadway.

Entre las películas que brillarán en el festival, destaca ‘Deep Sea’, una animación que ha batido récords en China y ha sido proyectada en festivales de renombre mundial. Para más información: luscafilmfest.com

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Harvey Awards to induct 6 new hall of fame members

By GEORGE GENE GUSTINES

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he Harvey Awards, which celebrates comic books, will be adding six members to its hall of fame. They will be inducted at New York Comic Con on Oct. 13.

Five of the six inductees are well regarded for their superhero work. They are Marv Wolfman and George Pérez (who is being inducted posthumously), who transformed some of DC’s sidekicks into the fan favorite New Teen Titans; Chris Claremont, who turned the mutant X-Men into a popular franchise; Walt Simonson, who is known for his work on Marvel’s Thor; and Louise Simonson, who co-created the preteen heroes Power Pack.

John Lind, a chair of the Harvey Awards steering committee, noted that these creators have shaped some of the most revered story lines of the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. Their works “have become the cornerstones of the comic book industry and remain a virtual master class for modern-day creators on how to craft compelling and innovative superhero narratives,” he wrote in an email.

Walt Simonson, reflecting on his time in the industry, said in an interview that his work on Manhunter from 1973-74, with Archie Goodwin, was a sentimental favorite.

It was near the beginning of his career and was critically lauded. “When that strip ended, all the editors knew who I was and all the other freelancers knew who I was, and I really never had to go look for work again,” he said.

The Harvey Awards were established in 1988 and each year recognizes achievements in comic books.

Louise Simonson, who began her career as an editor in 1974, said, “I think it is very cool that they’re giving it to us at the same time.” In addition to helping create Power Pack, she was also one of the creators who worked on the bestselling “The Death of Superman” in the 1990s.

The Simonsons, who are married, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first date next year. They collaborated on several issues of X-Factor, a comic book series about the original five X-Men. They also each made an appearance in the 2011 movie “Thor.” (Their relationship, they recalled, ignited from a phone call. He loved her voice; she told him, “You draw great hands.”)

The sixth honoree, Bill Griffith, created the free-spirited Zippy the Pinhead, an underground comics character that later became a newspaper strip. The character first appeared in 1971 and became a weekly feature in the underground newspaper The Berkeley Barb in 1976. Zippy soon achieved national syndication and fresh installments continue to come out. “Griffith’s influence continues to cast ripples throughout contemporary American humor,” Lind wrote.

The Harvey Awards began in 1988 and were named after Harvey Kurtzman, the cartoonist who created and founded Mad magazine. In addition to the hall of fame honors, the awards recognize several categories of comics, like book of the year, best international book, best manga and best adaptation. The book awards nominees are determined via a survey of about 200 industry professionals, librarians, educators and creators who submit candidates for each of the categories. The selections are tallied and pulled into a ballot, which is then open to a vote by all industry professionals, creators and librarians.

Why I keep watching in-flight meltdowns

By AMANDA HESS

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n September, a 10-second TikTok kicked off weeks of debate. A wobbly camera stared down the center aisle of an airplane. A short story appeared, overlaid in white text: “I was seated next to a mom who had a baby in her lap and a toddler beside her. It was a lot. I offered to switch seats with the dad, who was a few rows up, so he could be with his family. He says ‘Great, thanks’ AND SENDS OVER ANOTHER SMALL KID TO SIT WITH THE MOM. He enjoyed a kid-free flight.”

The video was accompanied by a note — “A little sunday rage for ya” — and a soundtrack of women screaming. It has been viewed 6.6 million times.

The dispatch, posted by Kristine Sostar McLellan, a co-founder of the postpartum care company One Tough Mother, felt like an episode in a long-running internetwide reality show — a show about people who are bad on airplanes, at least according to the social media users who surveil them. TikTok videos and Reddit threads are always beckoning me into a cramped seat, asking me to scrutinize random travelers and litigate their disputes. I don’t fly much anymore, but I think about flying all the time.

The plane, in 2023, has become a stage for viral Dramatic footage of in-fight meltdowns can create comedies of manners. In recent months, I’ve watched a tabloid fixtures, but the offending flyers are often unidenwoman extend both of her arms to block the seat in front tifiable. They appear as cursed images: a curtain of hair of her from reclining. I read about a guy who grounded a grazing the tray table behind it; a wandering hand snaking plane because he didn’t get his first-choice meal. I saw an through a seat crack to lift someone else’s window shade; adult man lose it over a screaming baby — and scream a naked foot propped on an armrest. An in-flight incident once required the involvement of Alec Baldwin to make a back.

There’s something about the airplane that makes splash. Now the plane itself is the star. even a minor dispute feel like a big deal. Tabloids regularly Continues on page 18 repackage anonymous Reddit threads about the quirks of seat switching, seat reclining, seat back grabbing, service animals or the choreography of deplaning. The New York Post will scrape a dispute directly from Reddit and give it a headline in the style of a personal essay, like: “I left my wife behind at the airport and I’m not sorry — Especialistas: she needs to learn time management.” (And I’ll Tipos de servicios: .REPARACIÓN read it!) McLellan’s video has been squeezed through dozens of online news sites, fueling .Instalación stories on the “deadbeat dad” who ducked his .Venta Automatizando su Hogar y Negocio duties midair, the “TikTok mom” who exposed him and the debate it raised over the division of labor between mothers and fathers.

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No matter how often you fly, the social geography of the airplane feels anxiously familiar. In a plane, distinctions of class and status are made explicit. And in economy, every row presents another hierarchy, with more fortunate passengers filling the window and aisle seats and suckers squeezed in the middle. Airlines are squeezing us, too, pinching legroom and inventing new cabin strata even as delays rise.

Many viral plane scenarios involve litigating the circumstances under which passengers ought to relinquish their seats to accommodate separated families, a debate that has been supercharged by new seat selection fees. Once airlines have emptied our pockets, it is easy to assure ourselves that we don’t owe each other anything.

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Some say that since 2020, people have forgotten how to act in public, but I think these stories point to deeper issues. A few years ago, viral plane videos often featured masks and the people who refused to wear them. They ranted and flailed as police officers and crew members peeled them from their seats. These videos dramatized a broader tension between personal entitlement and the common good.

The mask mandate has lifted, but the

question lingers: Do we live in a society, or a marketplace? Many in-flight squabbles are proxy battles over white privilege, male entitlement, and the accommodation of mothers and children. They are about our literal place in society.

As travel becomes increasingly uncomfortable, it makes sense that more and more passengers will be pushed to their breaking points.

Some scream. Others post. When people are at the mercy of the airlines, they cling to the little things they feel they can control: the seat assignment, the armrest and their phones, where they can conjure a virtual lounge offering comfort and affirmation. TikTok surveillance is a passive-aggressive strategy for one-upping a seatmate. But it can be a way

to reclaim some self-respect, by reaching outside the artificial hierarchy of the plane and appealing to a higher moral authority.

On a flight, everyone is competing for ever-scarcer resources, and yet their fates are connected. When a baby cries, everyone hears it. When one passenger acts out, they are all grounded. In March, former football player and ESPN personality Desmond Howard posted a video to Twitter about his white seatmate, who accused Howard of being “sick” and asked a flight attendant to remove him from the plane.

The white man, Howard said, had tried to appeal to his superior American Airlines status in order to get his way. Mid-flight, Howard pulled out his phone and recounted the story in a video he posted to Twitter.

Then he turned the camera onto the man who tried to boot him. There he was, the elite traveler, stuck in his seat like everyone else.

A Guatemalan art gallery reaches out to the world

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sk Stefan Benchoam about the mission of his gallery, Proyectos Ultravioleta, and he starts on a long story of Guatemalan politics, full of dates and details, and more than a little despair.

Barely stopping for a breath, he starts with the end of the Spanish colonial period and the beginning of independence, through the exploitation of both land and people by the United Fruit Co., a U.S. corporation that once controlled vast sections of the country’s soil, and how threats against it served as an excuse for a CIA-backed coup in 1954.

He soars through the violent dictatorships and civil war that followed before a U.N.brokered peace process in 1996. The tale ends in 2023, with Guatemala’s recent presidential election, which was marked with political maneuvering, and death threats, meant to under-

mine the winning candidate.

It is important to know all of that, Benchoam said, to understand his position on the role of artists today: to be moderators of public dialogue when communication between different social factions feels impossible, to be advocates for equity and stability, and to be the conscience of a country.

“It’s like, how do you resew the fabric of a country that’s been through such hardship if it’s not in the public space, and if it is not through art and artistic practices?” he said.

Proyectos Ultravioleta, in Guatemala City, has positioned itself as a forum where that exchange can take place. Its goal, Benchoam said, is to help sustain the voices and careers of artists in a country where “there are more fingers in my right hand than collectors” willing to pay reasonable prices for fine art.

To that end, it has developed a business model of selling art on the road. The gallery, which returns to Frieze London this year, is one of the few commercial dealers in Guatemala — and looking wider, in Central America overall — that has a consistent presence at international fairs held outside the country.

“Why do we go to art fairs?” Benchoam said. “Not because we want to, necessarily, but because in our industry, that’s the point where most people converge.”

The strategy has been successful almost from the start. In 2016, the first year Proyectos Ultravioleta took a chance by renting a spot at Frieze London, it won the fair’s juried Stand Prize, awarded to the best booth by an emerging gallery. It won again in 2019.

That recognition has led to considerable attention and sales to customers beyond the

usual fairgoers, including to museums such as Tate Modern in London. The gallery has expanded its reach and is now a regular at major events such as Art Basel Miami Beach; Artissima in Turin, Italy; and Arco in Madrid. Foreign sales, Benchoam said, account for about 90% of its business.

Being the only Guatemalan gallery at fairs has been an advantage. People are curious and want to hear Proyectos Ultravioleta’s story.

“We’re always, in a way, kind of the underdog,” he said.

As its presence in other countries has grown, the gallery’s own outlook has become more global, too. It still focuses on exporting Guatemalan artists, but has expanded its roster to include artists from other places.

The gallery works with artists at different career levels, although many are established in Guatemala and recognized for producing difficult work.

Among them is Regina José Galindo, known for performance pieces, such as “La Sombra (The Shadow),” which addressed the cycle of military violence. Galindo arranged for a German Leopard tank from World War II to chase her around a dirt field until she passed out. The work was documented via video and still photography.

Another example is Jorge de León, who does paintings and drawings but built a reputation with offbeat performance pieces, such as “Swoosh,” for which he had a tattoo of the Nike logo tattooed on his foot, just where it would be if he were wearing the company’s sneaker.

Such works are extreme, but they do get a dialogue going about corruption and foreign

influences, as do the objects and installations created by other artists who are crucial to the gallery and entrenched in the country’s political conversation. They include Edgar Calel, Hellen Ascoli, Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa and Benchoam, who also makes highly charged objects.

Ramírez-Figuero, a painter and performance artist whose work is frequently autobiographical, has been with Proyectos Ultravioleta since its early days, when, he said, it was more like a bunch of artists throwing parties and selling their wares any way they could than the formal commercial gallery it has become.

His family left Guatemala in the 1990s, when he was a child, during the civil war. He returned in 2008 with dreams of building a career as a professional artist. The market was almost nonexistent at the time, especially for work about the plight of refugees, and he assumed he would have to leave again.

But his connection with Proyectos Ultravioleta has linked him to a variety of collectors.

As the gallery evolved, so did his professional standing. He now has work in the collection of the Guggenheim Museum in New York and recently had a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in Medellín, Colombia.

He credits much of his success to his affiliation with Proyectos Ultravioleta and those early sales he made. “Before that I never really thought about making a push to move to a more central place in the art world because it didn’t seem possible economically,” he said.

“It allowed me to live in Guatemala, be a full-time artist and really dedicate myself to what I do,” he said.

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LUZ CELENIA PAGANPEREZ PO Box 560807 Guayanilla, PR 00656 Tel. (787)835-2799 Peticionaria Vs.

Ex-parte

Civil Núm.: GY2023CV00004.

SOBRE: EXPEDIENTE DE DOMINIO. EDICTO. El Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, a Juan Borrelí, Josefina Irizarry, Rafael Borrelí y Ermitania Gil y/o sus herederos, a todo el que tenga derecho real sobre el inmueble descrito en la Petición de Expediente de Dominio, a las personas ignoradas a quienes pueda perjudicar la inscripción solicitada, así como los colindantes, causahabientes o herederos y en general a toda persona que desee oponerse. Por la presente se le notifica que comparezca, si creyera que le conviene, a este Honorable Tribunal, dentro de veinte (20) días a partir de la publicación de este Edicto, el cual se publicará por tres (3) veces y exponer lo que a sus derechos convenga en el expediente promovido por los peticionarios para adquirir el dominio de la siguiente propiedad: RUSTICA: Predio de terreno situado en el Barrio Quebrada Honda del término municipal de Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, con una cabida de Veintiséis Mil Seiscientos Cuarenta y Uno punto Nueve Mil Cuatrocientos Treinta y Nueve Metros Cuadrados (26,641.9439 m.c.) equivalentes a Seis punto Siete Mil Setecientos Ochenta y Cuatro Cuerdas (6.7784 cdas.), y en colindancias por el Norte, con Luis Rodríguez Pagán; por el Sur, con Sucesión Delfina Pérez; por el Este, Luis Rodríguez Pagán y en parte con Eligio Pagan; y por el Oeste, con Sucesión Juan Santiago. Contiene una estructura dedicada a vivienda. Debe notificar con copia de sus alegación a la representación legal de prominentes, Lcdo. Joseph Brocco Santiago,

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

Plaintiff V.

JOHN DOE AND RICHARD ROE as those unknown persons who may be the holders of the lost mortgage note or have any interest in this proceeding,

Defendants CIVIL NO. 23-01031 JAG. ACTION FOR CANCELLATION OF LOST MORTGAGE NOTE (MFC Investment, Inc. d/b/a Vernet). SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION.

TO: JOHN DOE AND RICHARD ROE

Unknown holders of a promissory note of $416,000.00 executed on December 18, 2009,

by MFC Investment, Inc. d/b/a Vernet, as acknowledged by affidavit number 18,094 sworn before JaimeSantosMirabal, and secured by a voluntary mortgage in favor of the plaintiff created by Mortgage Deed No. 11 executed on December 18, 2009, before Notary Public Jaime Santos Mirabal, over the following property, described in the Spanish language as: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Urbanizacion Industrial Caguas Oeste de Caguas. Lote: Nave Cuatro: con un area de construccion bruta de cinco mil cuatrocientos sesenta y seis punto cuarenta y dos pies cuadrados (5,466.42 p/ c) y un “Mezzanine” de dos mil setecientos cincuenta y ocho punto cincuenta y seis pies cuadrados (2,758.56 p/c). Colindando por el SUR, con la pared entre las naves tres y cuatro; por el NORTE, con la pared exterior del lado Norte; par el ESTE, con puerta de acceso al area de estacionamiento y a la zona de carga y descarga; par el OESTE, con pared exterior del lado Oeste, con puerta de acceso a pasillo comun y a los servicios sanitarios. El local tiene acceso al estacionamiento, el cual consta con rampa de acceso y estacionamiento para impedidos, areas de carga y descarga y tendra uso industrial y/o comer-

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cial. Como parte esencial del local se incluye el usa en comun de los estacionamientos para automoviles en las areas alrededor del edificio. Participacion en los elementos comunes: Corresponde a este local en los gastos de conservacion, administracion, ganancias y derechos y en los elementos comunes generates del Condominio, un porcentaje de veinticinco punto siete por ciento (25.07%).

Estacionamientos: Bordeando el edificio antes descrito en su colindancia Este, que es el frente y en las colindancias Norte y Sur se encuentran los espacios de estacionamientos de uso comun. En la parte Este, cada uno de los cuatro locales (naves) ubicados en el edificio, tienen facilidades para carga y descarga. Elementos comunes generales, areas y facilidades comunes generales: Las areas y facilidades comunes generates que pertenecen en comun proindiviso a los titulares de los locales en proporcion que se indica son los siguientes: El terreno donde enclava el edificio segun descrito y las verjas.

Los estacionamientos sobre el terreno, asi como tambien las vias de accesos o “drive way” existentes alrededor del edificio. Los cimientos de techo, paredes maestras, columnas, vigas, paredes de carga y que sostienen y/o dividen las areas y facilidades comunes del edificio. Las escaleras que dan acceso al edificio. Las tubenas de aguas potable. Las tubenas de desague pluvial de los techos.

Las tubenas de descarga sanitaria. Las tubenas y cables de alimentacion electrica primaria y secundaria y dos subestaciones electricas. Las tubenas y sistemas de alarmas de fuego.

Las tubenas y gabinetes con manguera para apagar incendios. El pasillo posterior, los servicios sanitarios comunes y el area de almacenaje para efectos de limpieza y mantenimiento. Las aceras. Las areas verdes. Las verjas alrededor de la propiedad. En el elemento comun denominado “techo” no se pueden instalar equipos que excedan una carga de quince libras par pie cuadrado, de igual manera en el “Mezzanine” de cada local no se puede instalar equipos que representen una carga en exceso de las cien libras par pie cuadrado.

The aforementioned Mortgage Deed is duly recorded at the Karibe System ofCaguas, property number 63,170, fourth inscription. Pursuant to the Order for Service by Publication entered on 08/23/2023 by the Honorable Jay A. GarciaGrecjon/, United States District

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21 Judge (Docket No._4), you are hereby SUMMONED to appear, plead or answer the Complaint filed herein no later than thirty (30) days after publication of this Summons by serving the original plea or answer in the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, and serving a copy to counsel for plaintiff Pedro Jaime Lopez Bergollo, Esq., at SBA District Office for the District of PR & USVI, 273 Ponce de Lean Ave., Suite 510, Plaza 273, San Juan, PR 00917-1930, telephone numbers (787) 7665269:his Summons shall be published by edict once a week for six (6) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Island of Puerto Rico. Should you fail to appear, plead, or answer to the Complaint as ordered by the Court and noticed by this Summons, the Court will proceed to hear and adjudicate this cause against you based on the relief demanded in the Complaint.

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, summons is issued pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1655, Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(e) and Rule 4.5 of the Rules of Civil Procedure for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

In San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 24th day of August, 2023. ADA I. GARCIA-RIVERA, ESQ., Clerk Of The Court. By: Ana Duran, Deputy Clerk.

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FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO

Parte Demandante Vs

LOURDES CABALLERO ORTÍZ, LA SUCESIÓN DE EDUARDO VÁZQUEZ COLÓN COMPUESTA POR KAIRA TAIMÍ VÁZQUEZ MELÉNDEZ T/C/C KAIRA T. VÁZQUEZ MELÉNDEZ, EDWARD JEORGE RYAN VÁZQUEZ CABALLERO, MICHELLE VÁZQUEZ VÁZQUEZ, EDUARDO VÁZQUEZ CABALLERO, PREFERRED MORTGAGE CORPORATION, POPULAR FINANCE, INC., DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA Y EL CENTRO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (“CRIM”), JOHN DOE Y MARY DOE

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: VB2021CV00476.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO

Y EJECUCION DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, ESTADO LIBRE Y ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO; SS., Y AL PUBLICO EN GENERAL:

A: LOURDES CABALLERO ORTÍZ, LA SUCESIÓN DE EDUARDO VÁZQUEZ COLÓN COMPUESTA POR KAIRA TAIMÍ VÁZQUEZ MELÉNDEZ T/C/C KAIRA T. VÁZQUEZ MELÉNDEZ, EDWARD JEORGE RYAN VÁZQUEZ CABALLERO, MICHELLE VÁZQUEZ VÁZQUEZ, EDUARDO VÁZQUEZ CABALLERO, JOHN DOE Y MARY DOE COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE EDUARDO VAZQUEZ COLON.

El Alguacil que suscribe, anuncia y hace constar que en cumplimiento de Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de VEGA BAJA, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, de contado y por moneda del curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América. Todo pago recibido por el (la) Alguacil por concepto de subastas será en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del (de la) Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Todo derecho, título, participación e interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: RÚSTICA: Solar de forma irregular marcado con el número cuatro del bloque C (C-4), en el Plano de Inscripción final del Proyecto Villa de Los Pescadores, localizado en el Barrio Yeguada del término municipal de Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de cuatrocientos treinta punto dieciséis (430.16) metros cuadrados, en lindes: por el NORTE, con el solar siete, en trece punto ochenta y siete metros lineales; por el SUR, con la Calle número dos, en veintitrés punto noventa metros lineales; por el ESTE, con el solar número tres, en veinticinco metros lineales; y por el OESTE, con el solar número cinco en diecinueve metros lineales.Enclava una estructura residencial de una Planta construida de hormigón reforzado y bloques de

hormigón. Dicha unidad consiste de tres dormitorios, sala, comedor, cocina, baño y marquesina. Inscrita al folio “170” del tomo “319” de Vega Baja.

Finca “25,655”. Dirección física: 145 Calle Colirrubia, Villa Los Pescadores, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico 00693. En relación a la finca a subastarse se establece como tipo mínimo de licitación en la Primera Subasta la suma de $85,600.00, según acordado entre las partes Don Eduardo Vázquez Colón, Lourdes Caballero Ortiz y la Sociedad Legal de Gananciales compuesta por ambos adquirieron el inmueble mediante compraventa a Blanco Enterprises, Inc. por precio de $47,700.00. El negocio se dio mediante la escritura número “286”, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 6 de mayo de 1991, ante el notario José E. Valcourt Cruz, finca número “25,655”, inscripción 2da. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo el día 1RO DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA en mis oficinas sitas en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, SALA DE VEGA BAJA. En relación a la propiedad a subastarse, la cantidad mínima de licitación en la Primera Subasta será la suma de $85,600.00. Si la primera subasta del inmueble no produjere remate, ni adjudicación, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA EL DIA 8 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023, LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA en el mismo sitio y servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes del precio pactada para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $57,066.67. Si la segunda subasta no produjere remate, ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA EL DIA 15 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA en el mismo lugar y regirá como tipo de la tercera subasta la mitad del precio pactado para la primera, o sea, la suma de $42,800.00. Dicha Subasta se llevará a cabo, para con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: la suma principal de SETENTA Y CINCO MIL TRESCIENTOS CINCO DOLARES CON NOVENTA Y NUEVE CENTAVOS ($75,305.99), más intereses a razón del SIETE PUNTO CINCUENTA por ciento (7.50%) anual desde diciembre de 2015, hasta el presente, OCHO MIL QUINIENTOS SESENTA DOLARES ($8,560.00), para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, más la cantidad de CUATRO MIL CIENTO CUATRO DÓLARES CON NOVENTA Y SEIS CENTAVOS ($4,104.96) de “piggy back”

suma la cual no acumula intereses y los que se continúen acumulando hasta su total y completo pago. condenándola, además, al pago de cualquier adelanto que haya hecho la parte Demandante. Para más información, a las personas interesadas se les notifica que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal, durante las horas laborables. Este EDICTO DE SUBASTA, se publicará en los lugares públicos correspondientes y en un periódico de circulación general en la jurisdicción de Puerto Rico. 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 continuaran 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. Se procederá a otorgar la correspondiente Escritura de Venta Judicial y el Alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial al nuevo dueño, si así se lo solicita dentro del término de veinte (20) días, de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el Tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del deudor la ocupen. Se informa que la propiedad objeto de ejecución se adquiere libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Expedido en Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a 14 de septiembre de 2023. ALG. FREDDY OMAR RODRÍGUEZ COLLAZO, ALGUACIL.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

SUCESION DE LUIS ALBERTO PEREZ MERCADO COMPUESTA POR FULANO DE TAL Y ZUTANO DE TAL

Demandados CIVIL NÚM.: PO2023CV00074.

(406). SOBRE: COBRO DE DINERO (EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA). EDICTO DE SUBASTA.

Al: PÚBLICO EN GENERAL.

22 A: SUCESION DE LUIS ALBERTO PEREZ MERCADO COMPUESTA POR FULANO DE TAL Y ZUTANO DE TAL;; CENTRO DE RECAUDACION DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (“CRIM”);

ro 206, otorgada en Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, el día 11 de mayo de 2012, ante el Notario Público Javier B. Sepúlveda Rivera, inscrita al folio 192 del tomo 237 de Peñuelas, Registro de la Propiedad, Sección II de Ponce, finca 8517, inscripción 8va. Modificada nuevamente la hipoteca de la inscripción 5ta., modificada también en Yo, MIGUEL A. TORRES AYA- la inscripción 8va. y ahora LA, Alguacil de este Tribunal, en cuanto a que se cancela a la parte demandada y a los parcialmente en la suma de acreedores y personas con $2,198.70 para un nuevo bainterés sobre la propiedad que lance de $47,158.13, el interés más adelante se describe, y será al 7.625% anual, venceal público en general, HAGO dero el día 1ro. de septiembre SABER: Que el día 1RO. DE de 2049, según la escritura NOVIEMBRE DE 2023 A LAS número 304, otorgada en Ma11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi yagüez, Puerto Rico, el día 11 oficina, sita en el Tribunal de de septiembre de 2019, ante el Primera Instancia, Sala Supe- Notario Público Javier B. Serior de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto púlveda Rivera, inscrita al tomo Rico, venderé en Pública Su- Karibe de Peñúelas, Registro basta la propiedad inmueble de la Propiedad, Sección II de que más adelante se describe y Ponce, finca número 8,517, inscuya venta en pública subasta cripción 9na. La dirección física se ordenó por la vía ordinaria de la propiedad antes descrita al mejor postor quien hará el es: La Moca, 260 Lot. Tallaboa pago en dinero en efectivo, Alta 3 Sect., Peñuelas, Puerto giro postal o cheque certificado Rico. La subasta se llevará a nombre del o la Alguacil del a efecto para satisfacer a la Tribunal de Primera Instancia. parte demandante la suma de Los autos y todos los docu- $45,867.44 de principal, interementos correspondientes al ses al 7.625% anual, desde el procedimiento incoado, estarán día 1ro. de julio de 2022, hasta de manifiesto en la Secretaría su completo pago, más la candel Tribunal de Ponce durante tidad de $7,380.00 estipulada horas laborables. Que en caso para costas, gastos y honorade no producir remate ni adju- rios de abogado más recargos dicación en la primera subasta acumulados, así como cuala celebrarse, se celebrará una quier otra suma estipulada en SEGUNDA SUBASTA para la el contrato de préstamo, todas venta de la susodicha propie- cuyas sumas están líquidas y dad, el día 8 DE NOVIEMBRE exigibles. Que la cantidad míDE 2023, A LAS 11:00 DE LA nima de licitación en la primera MAÑANA y en caso de no pro- subasta para el inmueble será ducir remate ni adjudicación, se de $47,158.13 y de ser nececelebrará una TERCERA SU- saria una segunda subasta, la BASTA el día 15 DE NOVIEM- cantidad mínima será una equiBRE DE 2023, A LAS 11:00 valente a 2/3 parte de aquella, DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina o sea la suma de $31,438.76 y sita en el lugar antes indicado. de necesitarse una tercera suLa propiedad a venderse en basta la cantidad mínima será pública subasta se describe la mitad del precio pactado, es como sigue: RUSTICA: Parcela decir la suma de $23,579.07. Si marcada con el número 260 en se declara desierta la tercera el plano de inscripción parcela- subasta se adjudicará la finca ción del SECTOR TALLABOA a favor del acreedor por la totaALTA III, radicada en el Barrio lidad de la cantidad adeudada Tallaboa del término municipal si esta es igual o menor que de Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, con el monto del tipo de la tercera una cabida de 256.225 metros subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima cuadrados. En linderos: Norte, conveniente. Se abonará dicho con calle de la Comunidad; por monto a la cantidad adeudada el Sur, con parcela 258; Este, si esta es mayor. La propiedad con la parcela 259; y por el se adjudicará al mejor postor, Oeste, con la parcela 223. La quien deberá satisfacer el impropiedad se encuentra inscri- porte de su oferta en moneda ta al folio 190 del tomo 237 de legal y corriente de los EstaPeñuelas, finca número 8517, dos Unidos de América en el inscripción primera. Registro momento de la adjudicación y de la Propiedad Sección II de que las cargas y gravámenes Ponce. Modificada la hipote- preferentes, si los hubiese, ca de la inscripción 5ta., en continuarán subsistentes, encuanto a que se amplía por la tendiéndose que el rematante suma de $156.83 para un nue- los acepta y queda subrogado vo principal que será ahora de en la responsabilidad de los $49,356.83, el interés que será mismos, sin destinarse a su al 9.99% anual y plazos men- extinción el precio del remate. suales de $432.78 comenzan- La propiedad a ser vendida en do el día 29 de junio de 2012, pública subasta se adquirirá vencedero el día 29 de abril de libre de cargas y gravámenes 2019, según la escritura núme- posteriores. Podrán concu-

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rrir como postores a todas las subastas los titulares de créditos hipotecarios vigentes y posteriores a la hipoteca que se cobra o ejecuta, si alguno o que figuren como tales en la certificación registral y que podrán utilizar el montante de sus créditos o parte de alguno en sus ofertas. Si la oferta aceptada es por cantidad mayor a la suma del crédito o créditos preferentes al suyo, al obtener la buena pro del remate, deberá satisfacer en el mismo acto, en efectivo o en cheque de gerente, la totalidad del crédito hipotecario que se ejecuta y la de cualesquiera otro créditos posteriores al que se ejecuta pero preferente al suyo. El exceso constituirá abono total o parcial en su propio crédito. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Ponce, Puerto Rico, a 21 de septiembre de 2023. MIGUEL A. TORRES AYALA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #560, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL, SALA SUPERIOR DE PONCE.

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ORIENTAL BANK Demandante Vs.

SUCESION DE JORGE RODRIGUEZ REYES Y SUCESION DE CARMEN IRIS MALDONADO TORRES, COMPUESTAS POR SUS HIJOS REBECCA RODRIGUEZ MALDONADO, JORGE LUIS RODRIGUEZ MALDONADO, DIANA RODRIGUEZ MALDONADO, EDWIN RODRIGUEZ MALDONADO, ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ MALDONADO, ROSAI RODRIGUEZ MALDONADO, HIRAM RODRIGUEZ MALDONADO, GLORIA RODRIGUEZ MALDONADO, ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ MALDONADO, REYNALDO RODRIGUEZ MALDONADO Y JOEL RODRIGUEZ MALDONADO; FULANO DE TAL Y ZUTANO DE TAL, COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS CON POSIBLE INTERÉS DE LAS SUCESIONES DE JORGE RODRIGUEZ REYES Y CARMEN

de veintitrés punto cero cero Sección Primera. La propiedad ta al folio 131 del tomo 130 de SUBASTA el día 15 DE NOIRIS MALDONADO vendida en pública subas- Sabana Llana, Registro de la VIEMBRE DE 2023 A LAS 9:30 TORRES; CENTRO DE (23.00) metros; por el SUR, ataser se adquirirá libre de cargas Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sec- DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo con el solar número Cuarenta y RECAUDACION DE Uno (41), distancia de veintitrés y gravámenes posteriores. EN ción Quinta de San Juan, finca lugar antes mencionado. El preINGRESOS MUNICIPALES punto cero cero (23.00) metros; TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, número 5,673. Dirección Física: cio para la tercera subasta lo (“CRIM”) por el ESTE, con los solares expido el presente Edicto para 907 Calle Sara Isabel Spencer, será 1/2 del precio mínimo de

Demandados Civil Núm.: BY2022CV06538.

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

AL: PÚBLICO EN GENERAL. A: A LA PARTE DEMANDADA; ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO DEPARTAMENTO DE HACIENDA, POR TENER EMBARGO ANOTADO A SU FAVOR POR LA SUMA DE $6,254.71.

Yo, EDGARDO ELÍAS VARGAS SANTANA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #193, Alguacil de este Tribunal, a la parte demandada y a los acreedores y personas con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se describe, y al público en general, HAGO SABER: Que el día 25 DE OCTUBRE DE 2023 A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón, en la oficina del Alguacil de Subastas en el Cuarto Piso, Bayamón, Puerto Rico, venderé en Pública Subasta la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria al mejor postor quien hará el pago en dinero en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del o la Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Bayamón durante horas laborables. Que en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día 1RO. DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 8 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 9:30 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar radicado en la URBANIZACIÓN LOMAS VERDES, situado en el Barrio Minillas de Bayamón. Número del solar: 42 de la Manzana Dos guión G (2-G): Área del solar: TRESCIENTOS UNO PUNTO TREINTA (301.30) METROS CUADRADOS. En lindes por el NORTE, con el solar número Cuarenta y Tres (43), distancia

números Tres (3) y Cuatro (4), distancia de trece punto diez (13.10) metros; y por el OESTE, con la Calle número Veintiuno (21), distancia de trece punto diez (13.10) metros. Enclava una casa de concreto reforzado y bloques de concreto para una familia, que consiste principalmente en sala-comedor, tres cuartos dormitorios, cocina, un baño y balcón. La escritura de hipoteca se encuentra inscrita al Sistema Karibe de Bayamón Sur, Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón, Sección Primera, finca número 11,134, inscripción quinta. La dirección física de la propiedad antes descrita es: Urbanización Lomas Verdes, Calle Elodea, Solar 42, Manzana 2-G, Bayamón, Puerto Rico. La subasta se llevará a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma de $87,400.08 de principal, intereses al 4.00% anual, desde el día 1ro. de abril de 2022, hasta su completo pago, más la cantidad de $9,720.00, estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, más recargos acumulados, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta para el inmueble será la suma de $97,200.00 y de ser necesaria una segunda subasta, la cantidad mínima será equivalente a 2/3 partes de aquella, o sea, la suma de $64,800.00 y de ser necesaria una tercera subasta, la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado, es decir, la suma de $48,600.00. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad hipotecada a ser vendida en pública Subasta se encuentra afecta al siguiente gravamen posterior: Embargo a favor del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico-, Departamento de Hacienda, por la suma principal de $6,254.71, contra Jorge Rodríguez, seguro social número xxx-xx--7913, Caso número SJU-22-027, Certificación del día 16 de febrero de 2022, anotado el día 8 de marzo de 2022 al Asiento 2022-002244-EST del Sistema Karibe, Registro de la Propiedad de Bayamón,

conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, a 27 de septiembre de 2023. EDGARDO ELÍAS VARGAS SANTANA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #193, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL, SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMÓN.

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

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante V.

BERNARDA CINTRON SOLIS; JOSÉ EDUARDO RÍOS CINTRÓN T/C/C JOSÉ RÍOS CINTRÓN; JOSÉ MANUEL RÍOS CINTRÓN

Demandados Civil Núm.: SJ2022CV02518.

(604). Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE GARANTÍAS (IN REM). EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: PUBLICO EN GENERAL.

El Alguacil del Tribunal que suscribe anuncia y hace constar: A. Que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de San Juan, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor de contado y en moneda de curso legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América y cuyo pago se efectuará en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, todo derecho, título o interés que tenga la Parte Demandada en el bien inmueble que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar número ocho guión BF, de la Urbanización Extensión Country Club en el Barrio Sábana Llana de Río Piedras, hoy San Juan, Puerto Rico, con un área de trescientos cincuenta punto cero cero metros cuadrados, en lindes por el NORTE, en veinticinco metros, con el solar número nueve; por el SUR, en veinticinco metros, con el solar número siete; por el ESTE, en catorce metros, con el solar número cuarenta; y por el OESTE, en catorce metros con la calle número cuarenta y tres. Enclava una casa de concreto. Inscri-

Ubr. Country Club, San Juan, la primera, o sea, $32,250.00.

PR. 00924. B. Que los autos y Y PARA QUE ASÍ CONSTE, y todos los documentos corres- para su publicación en un pepondientes al procedimiento riódico de circulación general y incoado están de manifiesto por un término de catorce (14) en la Secretaría del Tribunal días en los sitios públicos condurante las horas laborables forme a la ley, expido la presenbajo el epígrafe de este caso. te bajo mi firma y sello de este C. Que se entenderá que todo tribunal, hoy 27 de septiembre licitador acepta como bastante de 2023 en San Juan, Puerto la titularidad y que las cargas Rico. JUAN A. SANTANA GARy gravámenes anteriores y los CIA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR. preferentes, si los hubiere, al *** crédito ejecutante, continuarán LEGAL NOTICE subsistentes, entendiéndose STATE OF WISCONSIN : CIRque el rematente los acepta y queda subrogado en la respon- CUIT COURT : MILWAUKEE sabilidad de los mismos, sin COUNTY FAMILY COURT destinarse a su extinción el pre- BRANCH. cio del remate. La propiedad a In RE the marriage of: ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteMichelle Abraham riores. D. Que la propiedad se Demandante, encuentra afecta a los siguien-andtes gravámenes posteriores: Eliezer Jose Hernandez Hipoteca en garantía de un Demandado pagaré a favor de Citifinancial Case no. 2023FA004118.

Services of Puerto Rico, Inc., CITACIÓN DE PUBLICACIÓN. haciendo negocios como Citi- EL ESTADO DE WISCONSIN, financial, o a su orden, por la a la persona nombrada arriba suma principal de $35,000.00, como demandado: Se le notificon intereses al 14.24% anual, ca que la demandante menciovencedero el día 19 de julio de nada anteriormente ha presen2021, constituida mediante la tado una Petición de divorcio escritura número 161, otorga- en su contra. Debe responder da en Carolina, Puerto Rico, el con una solicitud por escrito de día 14 de julio de 2006, ante la una copia de la Petición dentro notario Lourdes M. Collazo Al- de los 40 días siguientes al día garín, e inscrita al folio 66 del siguiente de la primera fecha tomo 1,024 de Sábana Llana, de publicación. La demanda finca número 5,673, inscripción deberá enviarse o entregarse al 14ta. E. Dicha subasta se lle- tribunal al: vará a cabo para satisfacer a Clerk of Court, Milwaukee la parte demandante el importe County Courthouse de la sentencia que ha obtenido 901 N 9th Street ascendente a la suma principal Milwaukee, WI 53233 de $63,401.09, más la suma de y al Centro Legal, abogado de $5,404.20, que incluye intere- la demandante, al: ses según pactados, cargos por 611 W National Avenue, demora y otros cargos, que se Suite 103 acumulan diariamente hasta su Milwaukee, WI 53204 total y completo pago, más la Puede tener un abogado que suma de 10% del principal, por lo ayude o lo represente. Si no concepto de costas, gastos y exige una copia de la Petición honorarios de abogado, pacta- dentro de los 40 días, el tribunal dos con en el pagaré y en la es- puede dictar sentencia en su critura de Hipoteca de la parte contra por la concesión de dinedemandante pactados en el pa- ro u otra acción legal solicitada garé y en el contrato de hipote- en la Petición, y usted puede ca. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se perder su derecho a oponerse celebrará el día 1 DE NOVIEM- a cualquier cosa que sea o pueBRE DE 2023 A LAS 9:30 DE da ser incorrecto en la Petición.

LA MAÑANA, en la Oficina del Una sentencia puede ejecutarAlguacil del Tribunal de Prime- se según lo dispuesto por la ra Instancia de San Juan, por ley. Una sentencia que otorga el tipo mínimo de $64,500.00. dinero puede convertirse en De declararse desierta dicha un gravamen sobre cualquier subasta se celebrará una SE- bien inmueble que usted posea GUNDA SUBASTA el día 8 DE ahora o en el futuro, y también NOVIEMBRE DE 2023 A LAS puede hacerse cumplir median9:30 DE LA MAÑANA en el te embargo o incautación de mismo lugar antes menciona- propiedad. Se le notifica que si do. El precio para la segunda las partes de esta acción tienen subasta lo será 2/3 partes del hijos menores, la violación de precio mínimo de la primera, o §948.31 Wis. Stats. se castisea, $43,000.00. De declararse ga con multas y/o prisión. Si desierta dicha segunda subas- usted y la demandante tienen ta, se celebrará una TERCERA hijos menores, documentos

The San Juan Daily Star que establezcan el porcentaje estándar de manutención infantil establecido por el departamento según §49.22(9), Wis. Stats., y los factores que un tribunal puede considerar para modificar ese estándar según §767.511 (1m), Wis. Stats., están disponibles previa solicitud al Secretario del Tribunal. Se le notifica la disponibilidad de información por parte del Comisionado del Tribunal de Circuito según lo establecido en §767.105, Wis. Stats.

Dated: September 20, 2023 Centro Legal, Attorneys for the Petitioner By: Jennifer Morales Wisconsin State Bar No. 1115510 *** STATE OF WISCONSIN : CIRCUIT COURT : MILWAUKEE COUNTY FAMILY COURT BRANCH. In RE the marriage of:

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

cation of that standard under §767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court. You are notified of the availability of information from the Circuit Court Commissioner as set forth in §767.105, Wis. Stats.

Dated: September 20, 2023 Centro Legal, Attorneys for the Petitioner By: Jennifer Morales Wisconsin State Bar No. 1115510

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

ELSA ROMAN MÉNDEZ, JOSÉ MANUEL FLORES DELGADO PARTE PETICIONARIA

EX - PARTE

CIVIL NÚM.: SJ2023CV08364.

SALA: 606. SOBRE: ExpedienPetitioner -andte de Dominio bajo el Art. 13 de Eliezer Jose Hernandez la Ley 118 del 2022, ProcediRespondent miento expedito. EDICTO. ESCase no. 2023FA004118 TADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRIPUBLICATION SUMMONS CA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO to the person named above LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERas respondent: You are noti- TO RICO. S.S. fied that the petitioner named A: CUALQUIER PERSONA above has filed a Petition for QUE ALEGASE TENER divorce against you. You must respond with a written demand ALGÚN DERECHO REAL for a copy of the Petition within SOBRE EL INMUEBLE 40 days from the day after the QUE SE DESCRIBE MAS first date of publication. The deADELANTE mand must be sent or delivered A: LAS PERSONAS to the court at: IGNORADAS Y Clerk of Court, DESCONOCIDAS Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 N 9th Street A QUIENES PUEDA Milwaukee, WI 53233 PERJUDICAR LA and to Centro Legal, the INSCR1PCION petitioner’s attorney, at: SOLICITADA. 611 W National Avenue, POR LA PRESENTE, se notiSuite 103 fica a ustedes que se ha preMilwaukee, WI 53204 sentado ante este Honorable You may have an attorney help Tribunal una Petición sobre Exor represent you. If you do not pediente de Dominio con el fin demand a copy of the Petition de justificar e inscribir a favor within 40 days, the court may de la parte peticionaria, el domigrant judgment against you for nio a que tiene derecho sobre the award of money or other el inmueble que se describe a legal action requested in the continuación: RUSTICA: Solar Petition, and you may lose your radicado en el Barrio Tortugo right to object to anything that del término municipal de Rio is or may be incorrect in the Piedras, Puerto Rico, con una Petition. A judgment may be cabida superficial de uno punto enforced as provided by law. mil cuarenta y uno metros cuaA judgment awarding money drados (1.1041 m/c), en lindes may become a lien against por el NORTE, con camino veany real estate you own now cina; por el ESTE: con terrenos or in the future, and may also de Don Ramón Ydowatt; por el be enforced by garnishment OESTE: con solar propiedad or seizure of property. You are del señor Ramón Ydowatt y por notified that if the parties to el SUR: con terrenos de la suthis action have minor children, cesión Mario Jiménez Escoda. violation of §948.31 Wis. Stats.

Luego de mensurada el 20 de is punishable by fines and/or junio de 2023 por el agrimensor imprisonment. If you and the Fernando Santiago Rosario la petitioner have minor children, descripción actual de la propiedocuments setting forth the dad es la siguiente: Solar con percentage standard for child residencia construida en masupport established by the dedera con techo de zinc, sobre partment under §49.22(9), Wis. columnas ubicado en el barrio Stats., and the factors that a Tortugo del término municicourt may consider for modifi-

Michelle Abraham

pal de San Juan, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de 137.463 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, en varias alineaciones de 4.837 metros y 6.930 metros con acera que da acceso hacia la carretera PR-873; por el Sur en una alineación de 12.290 metros con terreno el cual se desconoce el dueño; por el Este en varias alineaciones de 0.896 metros, 6.861 metros y 4.694 metros con Wanda I. Flores Román; y por el Oeste en una alineación de 10.429 metros con Nicolas Santos. Se les notifica para que comparezcan, silo creyeren pertinente, ante este Honorable Tribunal dentro de los veinte (20) días, contados a partir de la última publicación de 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 antes descrita. Se les notifica que deberán 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.poderjudicial. pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de San Juan y enviando copia a la parte peticionaria: Lcdo. Ernesto Rovira Gándara, PME 767 1353 Ave. Luis Vigoreaux Guaynabo, P.R. 00966, Tel. (787) 758-3276, correo electrónico: erovira@partnerslegalservicepr.com. 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. Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, hoy día 28 de septiembre de 2023.

Griselda Rodriguez Collado, Sec Regional. F/Hyuam Rivera Villanueva, Secretaria Auxiliar del Tribunal.

A: BETSABETH ESCOBAR DÍAZ COMO MIEMBRO DE LA A: ISRAEL SANTIAGO JR SUCESIÓN DE CARMEN COMO HEREDERO DE LA MARÍA DÍAZ NIEVES FINADA MARIA ROSARIO T/C/C CARMEN DIAZ ROSADO MELENDEZ. NIEVES. (Nombre de las partes a las que se

CUCIÓN HIPOTECA. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.

le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 27 de septiembre 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 3 de octubre de 2023. En Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, el 3 de octubre de 2023. LCDA. LAURA I. SANTA SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. LIRIAM M. HERNÁNDEZ OTERO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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

LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2019-PR1 Parte Demandante Vs

SUCESIÓN DE CARMEN MARÍA DÍAZ NIEVES T/C/C CARMEN DÍAZ NIEVES, COMPUESTA POR: ANDRÉS ESCOBAR DÍAZ; MARÍA ESCOBAR DIAZ; BETSABETH ESCOBAR DÍAZ; FULANO Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO LEGAL NOTICE POSIBLES HEREDEROS ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DESCONOCIDOS; DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUANDRÉS ESCOBAR NAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSGALARZA, POR SÍ TANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE Y COMO CÓNYUGE TOA ALTA SUPERSTITE; CRIM BANCO POPULAR DE Parte Demandada PUERTO RICO Civil Núm.: HU2023CV01042.

Demandante V.

Salón Núm.: 206. Sobre: EJE-

LA SUCESION DE LA CUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA Y FINADA MARIA ROSARIO COBRO DE DINERO. EMPOR EDICTO. ROSADO MELENDEZ Y PLAZAMIENTO ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉOTROS RICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE

Demandado(a) LOS EE. UU., EL ESTADO LICivil: TA2022CV00222. Sobre: BRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO COBRO DE DINERO Y EJE- RICO, SS.

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

Usted deberá radicar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: http://unired.ramajudicial.pr/sumac/, salvo que se presente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá radicar el original de su contestación ante el Tribunal correspondiente y notifique con copia a los abogados de la parte demandante, Lcdo. Roberto C. Latimer Valentín, al PO BOX 9022512, San Juan, P.R. 00902-2512; Teléfono: (787) 724-0230. En dicha demanda se tramita un procedimiento de cobro de dinero y ejecución de hipoteca bajo el número mencionado en el epígrafe. Se alega en dicho procedimiento que la parte Demandada incurrió en el incumplimiento del Contrato de Hipoteca, al no poder pagar las mensualidades vencidas correspondientes a los meses de marzo de 2023, hasta el presente, más los cargos por demora correspondientes.

Además adeuda a la parte demandante las costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado en que incurra el tenedor del pagaré en este litigio. De acuerdo con dicho Contrato de Garantía Hipotecaria la parte Demandante declaró vencida la totalidad de la deuda ascendente a la suma principal de $44,807.96, más intereses a razón del 6.25% anual, desde el 1 de febrero de 2023, hasta el presente, así como todos aquellos créditos y sumas que surjan de la faz de la obligación hipotecaria y de la hipoteca que la garantiza, incluyendo una suma equivalente al 10% de la suma principal ($6,800.00), por concepto de costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado todo según pactado. La parte Demandante presentará para su inscripción en el Registro de la Propiedad correspondiente, un AVISO DE PLEITO PENDIENTE (“Lis Pendens”) sobre la propiedad objeto de esta acción cuya propiedad es la siguiente: URBANA: Solar radicado en la Urbanización Verdemar situada en el Barrio Punta Santiago del término municipal de Humacao, Puerto Rico, marcado con el número cuatrocientos sesenta y cinco con un área de trescientos ocho punto veinte metros cuadrados. En lindes por

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el NORTE, en veintitrés punto cero cero metros con el solar número cuatrocientos sesenta y cuatro de dicha Urbanización; por el SUR, en veintitrés punto cero cero metros con el solar número cuatrocientos sesenta y seis de dicha Urbanización; por el ESTE, en trece punto cuarenta metros con la calle número diecinueve de dicha Urbanización; y por el OESTE, en trece metros cuarenta metros con los solares números cuatrocientos ochenta y uno y cuatrocientos ochenta y dos de dicha Urbanización. Contiene una casa de vivienda de hormigón y bloques de hormigón de una sola planta con marquesina y balcón modelo sencillo.

Consta inscrita al folio 55 del tomo 283 de Humacao, finca número #11,095. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Humacao. SE LE ORDENA a ustedes a que dentro del término legal de treinta (30) días, contados a partir de la fecha de notificación de la presente Orden, acepten o repudien la participación que le corresponda en la herencia de la SUCESIÓN DE CARMEN MARÍA DIAZ NIEVES t/c/c CARMEN DIAZ NIEVES. De no hacerlo dentro de dicho término, se dará la herencia por aceptada. SE LE APERCIBE que de no hacer sus alegaciones responsivas a la demanda dentro del término aquí dispuesto, se les anotará la rebeldía y se dictara sentencia, concediéndose el remedio solicitado en la Demanda, sin más citarle ni oírle. Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal en Humacao, Puerto Rico. A 5 de octubre de 2023. IVELISSE C. FONSECA RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. IVELISSE M. MONCLOVA CRUZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL I.

LEGAL NOTICE ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA REGIÓN JUDICIAL DE ARECIBO SALA DE MANATÍ

DENIS MORALES T/C/C DENISE J. MORALES Demandante V.

JOHN DOE, COMO TENEDOR DESCONOCIDO DEL PAGARÉ

Demandada Civil Núm.: MT2023CV00692.

Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO POR LA VÍA JUDICIAL. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PR, S.S.

A: JOHN DOE COMO TENEDOR DESCONOCIDO DEL

PAGARÉ a favor de Banco IRREPARABLE. MOCIÓN SOPopular de Puerto Rico, el LICITANDO AUTORIZACIÓN PARA EMPLAZAMIENTO cual estaba garantizado POR EDICTO - RADICADA con una Hipoteca en EL 21 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE garantía de un pagaré a 2023 EL TRIBUNAL DICTA LO favor de Banco Popular SIGUIENTE. EDICTO. ESTADO UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, de Puerto Rico, o a PRESIDENTE DE LOS su orden, por la suma EL EE.UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE principal de $165,000.00, ASOCIADO DE PR, SS. con intereses al 6% anual, A: ROBERTO OTONIEL vencedero a la fecha de HERNANDEZ MEJIVAR. presentación, constituido 160 19TH AVENUE, mediante la escritura PATERSON, NJ 07513 78, otorgada en Manatí, (ÚLTIMA DIRECCIÓN Puerto Rico, el día 11 de CONOCIDA). diciembre de 2009, ante Por la presente se le emplaza el Notario Público Juan A. y se le apercibe de que usted Ortiz Martínez e inscrita deberá presentar su alegación al tomo Karibe de Manatí, responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Administración finca número 19912, y Manejo de casos (SUMAC), al Registro de la Propiedad cual puede acceder utilizando de Puerto Rico, Sección la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. de Manatí.

Por la presente se le emplaza y notifica que debe contestar la demanda incoada en su contra dentro del término de treinta (30) días a partir de la publicación del presente edicto. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr/sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio. Si usted deja de presentar y notificar 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. Los abogados de la parte demandante son.

ABOGADOS DE LA PARTE DEMANDANTE: /F/ ALEJANDRA M. RAMOS MUÑOZ Núm. Tribunal Supremo 23,244 Carr. 459 km. 14.0 Int. Barrio Jobos, Isabela, Puerto Rico 00662 P.O. Box 213 Isabela, Puerto Rico 00662 Tel. (787) 616-6869 aramos@licenciadonotariopr.com Expedido este edicto bajo mi firma y el sello de este Tribunal, hoy 5 de septiembre de 2023.

VIVÍAN Y. FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA GENERAL. SARAY SALGADO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal, dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este edicto, que se publicará una vez en un periódico de circulación diaria general, por orden del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de Ponce. De representarse por derecho propio deberá notificar copia de su alegación a la Sra. Nicole Emilia Rodríguez Orta; Dirección Postal: P.O. Box 458, Mercedita, PR 00715; Tel.: 939-274-2421; E-mail: rodriguezortanicole@ gmail.com. Por desconocerse el paradero de la parte demandada, el Tribunal EXIME a la parte demandante de dar cumplimiento con la notificación por correo certificado con acuse de recibo dentro del término de diez (10) siguientes a la publicación del Edicto de copia de la demanda y del emplazamiento según lo dispuesto en las Reglas de Procedimiento Civil de Puerto Rico. Se le apercibe que si dejare de hacerlo se dictará sentencia en rebeldía, concediéndose el remedio solicitado.

Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Ponce, hoy 6 de octubre de 2023. CARMEN G. TIRÚ QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. JESSICA BARLUCEA FIGUEROA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL I.

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBULEGAL NOTICE NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO SALA SUPERIOR DE PONCE DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUSALÓN DE SESIONES 303 NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA NICOLE CENTRO JUDICIAL DE PONEMILIA RODRIGUEZ CE SALA SUPERIOR Demandante V. BANCO POPULAR DE

ROBERTO OTONIEL HERNANDEZ MENJIVAR

Demandado Exp. Núm.: PO2023RF00870.

Sobre: DIVORCIO RUPTURA

PUERTO RICO Demandante Vs.

MARGARITA GINORIO BURGOS

24 Demandados Civil Núm.: PO2023CV02684.

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

A LA PARTE CODEMANDADA: MARGARITA GINORIO BURGOS, A SU DIRECCIÓN CONOCIDA: (A) 1947 GLENDALE AVE., ERIE PA 16510-1221; (B) URB. LAS DELICIAS #3010 CALLE HERMINIO TORRES PONCE, PR 00731.

Por la presente se le(s) notifica que se ha radicado en la Secretaría de este Tribunal una Demanda en Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca en su contra, en la cual se alega entre otras cosas que la parte demandada adeuda a la parte demandante por concepto de hipoteca la suma $43,251.35 por concepto de principal, desde el 1ro de abril de 2023, más intereses al tipo pactado de 6.95% anual que continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación. Además, la parte demandada adeuda a la parte demandante los cargos por demora equivalentes a 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 $6,825.00. Además la parte demandada se comprometió a pagar una suma equivalente a $6,825.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca y una suma equivalente a $6,825.00 para cubrir intereses en adición a los garantizados por ley y cualquiera otros adelantos que se hagan en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca número 432, otorgada en Ponce, Puerto Rico, el día 28 de octubre de 2004, ante el notario Gaddiel Morales Olivera, de la finca número 6,281 (antes 34,712), inscrita al Folio 145 del Tomo 1,092 de Ponce, Registro de la Propiedad de Ponce, Sección Segunda. 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. Este Tribunal ha ordenado que se le(s) cite a usted(es) por edicto que se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general. Por tratarse de una obligación hipotecaria y pudiendo usted tener interés en este

caso o quedar afectando por el remedio solicitado, se le emplaza por este edicto que se publicará una vez en un periódico de circulación diaria general de Puerto Rico. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https:// unired.ramajudicial.pr/sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal y notifique copia de la Contestación de la Demanda a las oficinas de CARDONA & MALDONADO LAW OFFICES, P.S.C. ATENCIÓN al Lcdo.

Duncan Maldonado Ejarque, P.O. Box 366221, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-6221; Tel (787) 622-7000, Fax (787) 6257001, Abogado de la Parte Demandante. Dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto, apercibiéndole que de no hacerlo así dentro del término indicado, el Tribunal podrá anotar su Rebeldía y dictar Sentencia, concediéndose el remedio solicitado sin más citarle(s) ni oírle(s). EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y con el Sello del Tribunal. DADA hoy 6 de octubre de 2023, en Ponce, Puerto Rico. CARMEN G. TIRÚ QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. MARIELY FÉLIX RIVERA, SECRETARIA.

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607-609 CONDADO ST., LLC. Demandante V.

MILDRED EUGENIA PACINI DE LA ROSA, FULANO DE TAL Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandada Civil Núm.: SJ2022CV00775.

(903). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA.

A: LOS CODEMANDADOS DE EPIGRAFE Y AL PÚBLICO EN GENERAL:

El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente anuncia y hace constar que en cumplimiento de una Sentencia en Rebeldía dictada en el caso de epígrafe el 10 de mayo de 2022, notificada el 11 de mayo de 2022, y publicada el 13 de mayo de 2022, una Orden de Ejecución de Embargo emitida el 1 de mayo de 2023 y un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Embargo emitido el día 5 de mayo de 2023, que le ha sido

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dirigido por la Secretaria del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, procederá a vender en subasta, y al mejor postor, por separado, de contado y por moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, y/o giro postal, dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal, o letra bancaria, con similar garantía de todo título, derecho o interés de los demandados de epígrafe sobre el inmueble que adelante se describe. Se anuncia por la presente que la subasta habrá de celebrarse el día 8 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023; A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi oficina localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, sobre el inmueble que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Propiedad Horizontal: Oficina #706. Colinda por el OESTE, en 27’ 2”, con la pared interior que lo separa de la oficina #705; por el ESTE, en igual medida, con la pared interior que lo separa de la oficina #707; por el NORTE, en 15’ 4”, con pared interior que lo separa del pasillo común; y por el SUR, en igual medida, con la pared exterior del edificio hacia su colindancia con la calle denominada “Rolan”. Comprende un área de 423 pies cuadrados, aproximadamente, y tiene su entrada y salida hacia el Norte, por el pasillo común con el cual colinda por ese lado. La oficina descrita se separa del quinto piso del edificio denominado Condominio Condado.

Le corresponde una participación en los elementos comunes equivalente a un porcentaje del 0.016%. FINCA NÚMERO: 4905, inscrita al folio 215 del tomo 151 de Santurce Sur, Registro de la Propiedad, Sede Metropolitana, sección primera de San Juan. Dirección física: 609 Condado St., Suite 706, San Juan PR 00907. La subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al demandante, total o parcialmente, según sea el caso, de la referida sentencia que fue dictada por la suma de $10,046.40 de principal adeudado, más los intereses a razón de $89.62 mensuales, penalidades por retrasos al 10% mensual, intereses legales al 4.25% desde la fecha de la sentencia y aquellos intereses que se continúen acumulando desde el día 31 de noviembre de 2021, a razón de $13.23 diarios; costas, gastos, penalidades, recargos y $1,000.00 por concepto de honorarios de abogados. Esta subasta no tiene fijación de tipo mínimo por tratarse de una ejecución de sentencia por embargo. Y PARA CONOCIMIENTO DE LAS PARTES INTERESADAS y del público en general, se advierte que los autos de este caso y demás instancias están dispo-

nibles para ser inspeccionadas en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia Sala Superior de San Juan, durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, incluyendo el gravamen por las contribuciones sobre la propiedad inmueble adeudadas, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda responsable de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. En testimonio de lo cual, expido el presente aviso, el cual firmo y sello, hoy 5 de octubre de 2023, en San Juan, Puerto Rico. EDWIN E. LÓPEZ MULERO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE SAN JUAN.

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607-609 CONDADO ST., LLC. Demandante V.

LA SOCIEDAD INTERNACIONAL DE INVESTIGADORES PROFESIONALES, INC.

Demandado Civil Núm.: SJ2022CV01381.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA.

A: LOS CODEMANDADOS DE EPÍGRAFE Y AL PÚBLICO EN GENERAL:

El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente anuncia y hace constar que en cumplimiento de una Sentencia en Rebeldía dictada en el caso de epígrafe el 13 de septiembre de 2022, notificada el 14 de septiembre de 2022 y publicada el 23 de septiembre de 2022, una Orden de Ejecución de Embargo emitida el 15 de marzo de 2023 y un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Embargo emitido el día 17 de marzo de 2023, que le ha sido dirigido por la Secretaria del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, procederá a vender en subasta, y al mejor postor, por separado, de contado y por moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, y/o giro postal, dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal, o letra bancaria, con similar garantía de todo título, derecho o interés de los demandados de epígrafe sobre el inmueble que adelante se describe. Se anuncia por la presente que la subasta habrá de celebrarse el día 8

DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023; A LAS 11:30 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi oficina localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, sobre el inmueble que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Propiedad Horizontal: Oficina #505. Colinda por el OESTE, en 28’ 6”, con pared interior que lo separa de la oficina #504; por el ESTE, en igual medida, con pared interior que lo separa de la oficina #506; por el NORTE, en 15’ 5”, con pared que lo separa de parte de la oficina #504 y con el pasillo común; y por el SUR, en igual medida, con la pared exterior del edificio hacia su colindancia con la calle denominada “Rolan”.

Comprende un área de 443 pies cuadrados, aproximadamente, y tiene su entrada y salida hacia el Norte, por el pasillo común con el cual colinda por ese lado. La oficina descrita se separa del quinto piso del edificio denominado Condominio Condado. Le corresponde una participación en los elementos comunes equivalente a un porcentaje del 0.017%. FINCA NÚMERO: 4921, inscrita al folio 60 del tomo 153 de Santurce Sur, Registro de la Propiedad, Sede Metropolitana, sección primera de San Juan. Dirección física: 609 Condado St., Oficina 505, San Juan PR 00907.

La subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al demandante, total o parcialmente, según sea el caso, de la referida sentencia que fue dictada por la siguiente suma: $9,573.72 por concepto de cuotas de mantenimiento vencidas y no pagadas; más la suma de $4,189.28 por concepto de intereses, más la suma de $947.99 por concepto de penalidad, para un total de $14,710.99, más las costas, gastos penalidades, recargos y una suma razonable por honorarios de abogado. Esta subasta no tiene fijación de tipo mínimo por tratarse de una ejecución de sentencia por embargo. Y PARA CONOCIMIENTO DE LAS PARTES INTERESADAS y del público en general, se advierte que los autos de este caso y demás instancias están disponibles para ser inspeccionadas en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia Sala Superior de San Juan, durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, incluyendo el gravamen por las contribuciones sobre la propiedad inmueble adeudadas, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda responsable de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad a

ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. En testimonio de lo cual, expido el presente aviso, el cual firmo y sello, hoy 6 de octubre de 2023, en San Juan, Puerto Rico. EDWIN E. LÓPEZ MULERO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE SAN JUAN.

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607-609 CONDADO ST., LLC. Demandante V.

LUIS ÁNGEL LÓPEZ OLMEDO Y LA SUCESIÓN DE SILVIA MATOS DE LÓPEZ, COMPUESTA POR LUIS ÁNGEL LÓPEZ OLMEDO, SYLVIA LIZZETTE LÓPEZ MATOS Y SYLVIA BEATRIZ LÓPEZ MATOS

Demandado Civil Núm.: SJ2022CV00774.

(807). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. AVISO DE PÚBLICA SUBASTA.

A: LOS CODEMANDADOS DE EPIGRAFE Y AL PÚBLICO EN GENERAL:

El Alguacil que suscribe por la presente anuncia y hace constar que en cumplimiento de una Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe el 12 de octubre de 2022, notificada el 18 de octubre de 2022 y publicada el 25 de octubre de 2022, una Orden de Ejecución de Embargo emitida el 18 de mayo de 2023 y un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Embargo emitido el día 26 de mayo de 2023, que le ha sido dirigido por la Secretaria del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de San Juan, procederá a vender en subasta, y al mejor postor, por separado, de contado y por moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América, y/o giro postal, dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente o cheque certificado a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal, o letra bancaria, con similar garantía de todo título, derecho o interés de los demandados de epígrafe sobre el inmueble que adelante se describe. Se anuncia por la presente que la subasta habrá de celebrarse el día 8 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023; A LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi oficina localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, sobre el inmueble que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Propiedad Horizontal: Oficina #204. Colinda por el OESTE, en 35’ 8”, con la pared exterior del edificio hacia la Avenida Condado; por el ESTE, en igual medida, con la pared interior que lo separa

d la oficina #205 y con pasillo Civil Núm.: MZ2022CV00856. común; por el NORTE, en 20’, Sala: 207. Sobre: COBRO DE con la pared que lo separa d la DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE oficina #203; y por el SUR, en HIPOTECA (VÍA ORDINARIA).

14’, con pared exterior del edi- EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El Alficio hacia su colindancia con guacil que suscribe por la prela calle denominada “Rolan”. sente CERTIFICA, ANUNCIA y Comprende un área de 546 hace CONSTAR: Que en cumpies cuadrados, aproximada- plimiento de un Mandamiento mente y tiene su entrada y sa- de Ejecución de Sentencia que lida hacia el Este por el pasillo le ha sido dirigido al Alguacil común con el cual colinda en que suscribe por la Secretaría ese lado. La oficina descrita for- del TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA ma parte del segundo piso del INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDIedificio denominado “Condo- CIAL DE MAYAGÜEZ, SALA minio Condado”. Porcentaje en SUPERIOR, en el caso de los elementos comunes del edi- epígrafe procederá a vender ficio de 0.021%. FINCA NÚME- en pública subasta al mejor RO: 4899, inscrita al folio 180 postor en efectivo, cheque cerdel tomo 151 de Santurce Sur, tificado en moneda legal de los Registro de la Propiedad, Sede Estados Unidos de América el Metropolitana, sección primera 28 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023, de San Juan. Dirección física: A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, 609 Condado St., Suite 204, en su oficina sita en el local que San Juan PR 00907. La subas- ocupa en el edificio del TRIBUta se llevará a cabo para con su NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA producto satisfacer al deman- CENTRO JUDICIAL DE MAdante, total o parcialmente, se- YAGÜEZ, SALA SUPERIOR, gún sea el caso, de la referida todo derecho, título e interés sentencia que fue dictada por que tenga la parte demandala suma de $18,132.48, más da de epígrafe en el inmueble las costas, gastos, penalida- de su propiedad que ubica en: des, recargos y honorarios de URBANIZACION ALTURAS abogado. Esta subasta no tiene DE MAYAGÜEZ, LOT 2 SECfijación de tipo mínimo por tra- TOR PITILLO, MAYAGÜEZ, tarse de una ejecución de sen- PUERTO RICO 00680 y que tencia por embargo. Y PARA se describe a continuación: CONOCIMIENTO DE LAS RÚSTICA: Solar identificado PARTES INTERESADAS y del con el Número Dos en el Plano público en general, se advierte De Parcelación, radicado en la que los autos de este caso y Urbanización Alturas de Mayademás instancias están dispo- güez en los Barrios Algarrobo y nibles para ser inspeccionadas Miradero de Mayagüez, Puerto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Rico, con una cabida superficial Primera Instancia Sala Superior de 630.378 Metros Cuadrados, de San Juan, durante las horas equivalentes a .160 cuerdas. laborables. Se entenderá que Colinda por el Norte, en 20.914 todo licitador acepta como bas- metros lineales, con terrenos tante la titularidad del inmueble de Luis Hernández; por el y que las cargas y gravámenes Sur, en 23.189 metros lineales anteriores y los preferentes al (21.720, según Escritura de crédito del ejecutante, incluyen- Hipoteca), con solar marcado do el gravamen por las contri- como Uso Público; por el Oesbuciones sobre la propiedad te, en 25.474 metros lineales inmueble adeudadas, si los (25.946, según Escritura de hubiere, continuarán subsis- Hipoteca), con solar número tentes, entendiéndose que el Uno; y por el Este, 33.314 merematante los acepta y queda tros lineales, con la finca prinresponsable de los mismos sin cipal de la cual se segrega. La destinarse a su extinción el pre- propiedad antes relacionada cio del remate. La propiedad a consta inscrita al Folio móvil del ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre Tomo 1,457 de Mayagüez, finca de cargas y gravámenes poste- número 40,346, en el Registro riores. En testimonio de lo cual, de la Propiedad de Mayagüez. expido el presente aviso, el cual El tipo mínimo para la primera firmo y sello, hoy 5 de octubre subasta del inmueble antes de 2023, en San Juan, Puerto relacionado, será el dispuesto Rico. EDWIN E. LÓPEZ MU- en la Escritura de Hipoteca, es LERO, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR, decir la suma de $115,900.00.

TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INS- Si no hubiere remate ni adjuTANCIA, SALA DE SAN JUAN. dicación en la primera subasta del inmueble mencionado, se LEGAL NOTICE celebrará una segunda subasta ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO en las oficinas del Alguacil que DE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- suscribe el día 5 DE DICIEMNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA BRE DE 2023, A LAS 10:00 DE CENTRO JUDICIAL DE MAYA- LA MAÑANA. En la segunda GÜEZ SALA SUPERIOR subasta que se celebre servirá BANCO POPULAR DE de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes (2/3) del precio pactado PUERTO RICO en la primera subasta, o sea la Demandante Vs. suma de $77,266.67. Si tamHECTOR poco hubiere remate ni adjudiRAMOS IRIZARRY cación en la segunda subasta Demandados

The San Juan Daily Star se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA en las oficinas del Alguacil que suscribe el día 12 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023, A LAS 10:00 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 $57,950.00. La hipoteca a ejecutarse en el caso de epígrafe fue constituida mediante la escritura de hipoteca número 67 otorgada en Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, el día 21 de marzo de 2007, ante el Notario Félix Oscar Rivera Borges, y consta inscrita al Tomo Karibe de Añasco, finca número 10,117, en el Registro de la Propiedad de Mayagüez, inscripción Quinta (5ta).

Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer al Demandante total o parcialmente según sea el caso el importe de la Sentencia que ha obtenido ascendente a la suma de $92,729.85 por concepto de principal, desde el 1ro de junio de 2018, más intereses al tipo pactado de 5.50% anual que continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la obligación.

Además, la parte demandada adeuda a la parte demandante los cargos por demora equivalentes a 4.00% de la suma de aquellos pagos con atrasos en exceso de 15 días calendarios de la fecha de vencimiento; los créditos accesorios y adelantos hechos en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca; y las costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado equivalentes a $11,590.00.

Además, la parte demandada se comprometió a pagar una suma equivalente a $11,590.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca y una suma equivalente a $11,590.00 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 MAYAGÜEZ, SALA SUPERIOR durante las horas laborables. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación del inmueble y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio de remate. La propiedad no está sujeta a gravámenes anteriores y/o preferentes según surge de las constancias del Registro

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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, tales como la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía. Este Edicto será publicado dos veces en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas. Expido el presente Edicto de subasta bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal en Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, hoy día 5 de octubre de 2023.

ALG. IVELISSE FIGUEROA VARGAS, ALGUACIL PLACA #924, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE MAYAGÜEZ, SALA SUPERIOR.

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

FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO

Parte Demandante Vs.

CARLOS ANTONIO DÍAZ ROJAS

Demandado Civil Núm.: DCD2016-1761.

Salón Núm.: (702). Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA Y COBRO DE DINERO. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS.

A: CARLOS ANTONIO DÍAZ ROJAS: Y AL PUBLICO EN GENERAL:

El Alguacil que suscribe, certifica y hace constar que en cumplimiento de Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, por separado, de contado y por moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América.

Todo pago recibido por el (la) Alguacil por concepto de subastas será en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del (de la) Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Todo derecho, título, participación e interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Apartamento número mil tres (1003) del Condominio Portal de Sofía, localizado en el Edificio diez (10) de apartamentos, segundo nivel situado en la Avenida San Ignacio de los Frailes y Río del término municipal de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Este apartamento está construido en hormigón reforzado. Tiene un (1) nivel con su puerta de entrada por el lindero Norte, y por ella se sale al pasillo y a la escalera que conduce al estacionamiento frente a este edificio de apartamentos.

Este apartamento tiene un área total aproximada de mil doscientos ochenta y cinco punto cero setecientos cincuenta y un (1,285.0751) pies cuadrados, equivalente a ciento diecinueve punto tres mil ochocientos setenta y tres (119.3873) metros cuadrados. Linderos: por el NORTE, en treinta y cinco pies y nueve pulgadas (35’9”), equivalentes a diez punto noventa metro (10.90 m.), con pared medianera que lo separa del pasillo que conduce a la escalera que es área común y con pared exterior que lo separa del área exterior común; por el SUR, en treinta y cinco pies y nueve pulgadas (35’9”), equivalentes a diez punto noventa metro (10.90 m.), con pared exterior que lo separa del área exterior común; por el ESTE, en cuarenta y dos pies y once pulgadas (42’11”), equivalente a trece punto cero ocho metros (13.08 m.), con pared medianera que lo separa del apartamento mil cuatro (1004); y por el OESTE, en cuarenta y un pies nueve pulgadas (41’9”), equivalente a doce punto setenta y tres metros (12.73 m.), con pared exterior que lo separa del área exterior común. Este apartamento consta de entrada, pasillo de entrada, cocina, salacomedor, balcón, baño, closet en pasillo, dos dormitorios con

closet, closet de lavandería, dormitorio master con área de lavamanos, closet vestidor y baño. A este apartamento le corresponde el estacionamiento doble número ciento noventa y tres (193) frente a este edificio de apartamentos. A este apartamento le corresponde una participación de cero punto siete mil doscientos setenta y uno por ciento (0.7271%) en los elementos comunes del condominio. Consta inscrito al Folio 11 del tomo 1449 de Guaynabo, finca #46,627 del Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Guaynabo. La propiedad está localizada en la siguiente dirección: Condominio Portal de Sofía, Apto. 1003, Calle Cecilio Urbina, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969. Se informa que la propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravamen posterior, una vez sea otorgada la escritura de venta judicial y obtenida la Orden y Mandamiento de cancelación de gravamen posterior.

(Art. 51, Ley 210-2015). En relación a la finca a subastarse, se establece como tipo mínimo de licitación en la Primera Subasta la suma de $162,444.00, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca #238, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 24 de marzo de 2014, ante el notario Angel L. Rolón Prado, inscrita al folio 11 del tomo 1449 de Guaynabo, finca #46,627, inscripción 4ta y última. La PRIMERA SUBASTA, se llevará a cabo el día 1 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en mis oficinas sitas en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón, el tipo mínimo para la primera subasta es la suma de $162,444.00. Si la primera subasta del inmueble no produjere remate, ni adjudicación, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 8 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo sitio y servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes del precio pactada para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $108,296.00. Si la segunda subasta no produjere remate, ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 15 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar y regirá como tipo mínimo de la tercera subasta la mitad del precio pactado para la primera, o sea, la suma de $81,222.00. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo, para con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: La suma principal de $159,051.49, más los intereses correspondientes a razón de 6% anual, desde el 1ro de enero de 2016 y los que se continúen acumulando

hasta su total y completo pago, más una suma equivalente 5% de cualquier pago que esté en mora por más de quince (15) días desde la fecha de su vencimiento. Más una suma estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado de $16,224.40, más cualquier otra suma que resulte por cualesquiera otros adelantos que se hayan hecho la demandante, en virtud de las disposiciones de la escritura de hipoteca y del Pagaré hipotecario. Para más información, a las personas interesadas se les notifica que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal, durante las horas laborables. Este EDICTO DE SUBASTA, se publicará en los lugares públicos correspondientes y en un periódico de circulación general en la jurisdicción de Puerto Rico. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los referentes, 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. Se procederá a otorgar la correspondiente Escritura de Venta Judicial y el Alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial al nuevo dueño, si así se lo solicita dentro del término de veinte (20) días, de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del deudor la ocupen.

Expedido en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, a 03 de octubre de 2023.

EDGARDO ELÍAS VARGAS SANTANA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #193.

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ISLAND PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC, COMO AGENTE DE FAIRWAY ACQUISITIONS FUND, LLC Demandante Vs.

HUGO DEL RIO SANTIAGO

Demandado Civil Núm.: MV2022CV00162.

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

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A: HUGO DEL RIO SANTIAGO PO Box 1046, MOROVIS, PR 00687.

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. Edwin Serrano cuyas direcciones son: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección edwin.serrano@orf-law.com y a la dirección notificaciones@orflaw.com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en Ciales, Puerto Rico, hoy día 29 de agosto de 2023.

En Ciales, Puerto Rico, el 29 de agosto de 2023. VIVIAN Y. FRESSE QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. SANDRA I. MALDONADO VEGA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Demandante V.

SUCESIÓN DE CARLOS MANUEL LEÓN DE JESÚS; SUCESIÓN DE IRMA MARÍA NEGRÓN SANTIAGO; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE” COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE CARLOS MANUEL LEÓN DE JESÚS; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE” COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE IRMA MARÍA NEGRÓN SANTIAGO; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE

INGRESOS MUNICIPALES 2023, en el presente caso civil, a saber la suma de $50,264.66 (C.R.I.M.)

Demandados Ciivl Núm.: PO2023CV00411.

Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. AVISO DE SUBASTA. El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico, hago saber, a la parte demandada y al PÚBLICO EN GENERAL: Que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el día 8 de septiembre 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 marcado con el número seis (6) de la Manzana P del plano preparado para la Corporación de Renovación Urbana y Vivienda de Puerto Rico, para su proyecto de solares denominado Villa Retiro, radicado en el Barrio Velázquez del término municipal de Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de doscientos cincuenta y tres punto sesenta y nueve (253.69) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con Solar cinco (5) del Bloque P, distancia de veintidós punto treinta y un (22.31) metros; por el SUR, con Solar siete (7) del Bloque P distancia de veintidós (22.00) metros; por el ESTE, con la Calle quince (15) distancia de once punto quinientos cinco (11.505) metros; y por el OESTE, con los Solares dieciséis (16) y diecisiete (17) del Bloque P, distancia de once punto cincuenta (11.50) metros. Sobre el solar se ha construido una estructura dedicada a vivienda que se describe como sigue: Casa de una sola planta, sencilla, compuesta por las siguientes partes, todos los cimientos, pisos, tres paredes de carga en hormigón reforzado, paredes del baño en bloques de hormigón; instalación sanitario, sin incluir accesorios, instalación eléctrica sin incluir alambrado ni accesorios, instalación de agua fría y caliente sin incluir plumas ni accesorios, con un área total deconstrucción de 675.00 pies cuadrados. Inscrita en la finca número 2,404, al folio 245 del tomo 65 de Santa Isabel. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Guayama. La propiedad está ubicada, según pagaré, en: 6 P 15 St. Villa Retiro, Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico. El producto de la subasta se destinará a satisfacer al demandante hasta donde alcance, la SENTENCIA dictada a su favor el día 6 de julio de 2023, archivada en autos y notificada el 13 de julio de

por concepto de principal; generando intereses a razón de 5% desde el 1ro de julio de 2022; cargos por demora los cuales al igual que los intereses continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda reclamada en este pleito, y la suma de $6,272.10 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado; y demás créditos accesorios garantizados hipotecariamente (“Sentencia”). 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 2 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023 A LAS 2:45 DE LA TARDE, en la oficina del referido Alguacil, localizada en el Centro Judicial de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico. Que el precio mínimo fijado para la PRIMERA SUBASTA es de $62,721.00. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una SEGUNDA SUBASTA la misma se llevará a efecto el día 9 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023 A LAS 2:45 DE LA TARDE, en la oficina del referido Alguacil, localizada en el Centro Judicial de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico. El precio mínimo para la SEGUNDA SUBASTA será de $41,814.00, equivalentes a dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo estipulado para la PRIMERA subasta. Que de ser necesaria la celebración de una TERCERA SUBASTA la misma se llevará a efecto el día 16 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023 A LAS 2:45 DE LA TARDE, en la oficina del referido Alguacil, localizada en el Centro Judicial de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico. El precio mínimo para la TERCERA SUBASTA será de $31,360.50, 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

26 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 Ponce, Puerto Rico, hoy día 25 de septiembre de 2023.

ADELLE MORALES, ALGUACIL PLACA #254, DIVISIÓN DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE PONCE.

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

A: JUAN Y JUANA DEL PUEBLO.

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 (1) pagaré hipotecario: pagaré a favor DORAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, por la suma principal de $40,000.00 dólares intereses al 9.95% anual y vencedero el día 1 diciembre de 2019, según consta de la escritura número 878, otorgada el día 30 de noviembre de 2004, ante el notario Eric Hernandez Batalla, e inscrita al folio 1740 del tomo 1793 de Caguas, finca número 20,269, inscripción 12ma; sobre la propiedad que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número seis de la manzana LH de la Urbanización Villa del Rey, Sección Cuarta, situada en el Barrio Cañaboncito de Caguas, Puerto Rico, compuesto de trescientos veintitrés metros cuadrados con cinco céntimas de metro cuadrados, en lindes por el NORTE, con terrenos de Luz Grillo de Santos, distancia de trece metros con cincuenta y un centímetros; por el SUR, con la calle número treinta y uno distancia de trece metros con cuarenta y un centímetros; por el ESTE, con el solar número siete distancia de veintitrés metros con noventicinco centíLEGAL NOTICE metros; y por el OESTE, con el ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO solar número, distancia de veinDE PUERTO RICO TRIBU- ticuatro metros veintitrés centíNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA metros. Enclava una vivienda SALA SUPERIOR DE CA- de concreto para una sola GUAS familia. Finca número 20,269, MARY LUZ inscrita al folio 206 vuelto del MORALES REYES tomo 480 de Caguas, Registro Demandante V. de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección Primera de Caguas. La BANCO POPULAR parte demandante alega que DE PUERTO RICO; dicho pagaré ha sido saldado FIRSTBANK PUERTO según más detalladamente RICO, POR CONDUCTO consta en la Demanda radicaDE SUCESORES da que puede examinarse en la Secretaría de este Tribunal.

EN DERECHO DE Por tratarse de una obligación DORAL MORTGAGE hipotecaria y pudiendo usted CORPORATION, tener interés en este caso o JUAN DEL PUEBLO Y quedar afectado por el remeJUANA DEL PUEBLO dio solicitado, se le emplaza Y CUALESQUIERA por este edicto que se publicará una vez en un periódico de PERSONA circulación diaria general de DESCONOCIDA CON POSIBLE INTERÉS EN Puerto Rico. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva LA OBLIGACIÓN CUYA a través del Sistema Unificado CANCELACIÓN POR de Manejo y Administración de DECRETO JUDICIAL SE Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente SOLICITA dirección electrónica: https:// Demandados Civil Núm.: CG2023CV02768. unired.ramajudicial.pr/sumac,

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salvo que se represente por derecho propio. Debe notificar con copia de ella a la abogada de la parte demandante a la Lcda.

Alyssa Rivera Rivera, a la dirección P.O. Box 19815, San Juan, P.R. 00910. Teléfono 787-4007269, dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto. Se le apercibe que, de no hacerlo así dentro del término indicado, el Tribunal podrá anotar su rebeldía y dictar sentencia concediendo el remedio solicitado en la Demanda sin más citarle, ni oírle.

EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA Y SELLO DEL TRIBUNAL, en Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy a 28 de septiembre de 2023. LISILDA MARTÍNEZ AGOSTO, SECRETARIA. SANDRA J. TRINIDAD CAÑUELAS, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección edwin.serrano@orf-law.com y a la dirección notificaciones@orflaw.com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en Yauco, Puerto Rico, hoy día 30 de agosto de 2023. En Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, el 30 de agosto de 2023. CARMEN G. TRÚ QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. DELIA APONTE VELÁZQUEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

presente el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, conforme al caso de Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria vs. Latinoamericana de Exportación, Inc., 164 D.P.R. 689 (2005), le ordena que en el término de treinta (30) días, haga declaración aceptando o repudiando la herencia de la SUCESION DE SAMUEL CASTRODAD ISOBATS. Se le apercibe que de no expresar su intención de aceptar o repudiar la herencia dentro del término que se le fijó, la herencia se tendrá por aceptada. Los abogados de la parte demandante son: Lcdo.

Guillermo A. Somoza Colombani, P.O. Box 366603, San Juan, PR 00936-6603. Tel. (787) 9190073, Fax (787) 641-5016. Expido este edicto bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal, hoy 13 de septiembre de 2022. Lisilda Martinez Agosto, Secretario General. Jannette Espinosa Castillo, Secretaria Auxiliar.

tencia, 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 05 de octubre de 2023. En Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, el 05 de octubre de 2023.

SARAHÍ REYES PÉREZ, SECRETARIA. ZUHEILY GONZÁLEZ AVILÉS, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 05 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 Sen-

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AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DEMANDADO CANCELACIÓN O ROSARIO T/C/C LYDIA M. DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, Civil Núm. CG2022CV01948. Sobre: EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIA- Sobre: Cobro de Dinero y Eje- RESTITUCIÓN DE PAGARÉ CORDERO, COMPUESTA NOTIFICADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. cución de Hipoteca por la Vía EXTRAVIADO. POR LYMARIS I. MUÑIZ Ordinaria. EMPLAZAMIENTO CIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR A: ANTONIA CORDERO, SANDRA RODRIGUEZ ARROYO - POR EDICTO. Estados Unidos EDICTO. MUÑIZ CORDERO, MARJALIISA COLÓN VILLANUEVA MCOLON@WWCLAW.COM 493 CORN CARACOLES 2, de América Presidente de los JOSE MUÑIZ; FULANO Estados Unidos Estado Libre A: JOHN DOE Y PEÑUELAS, PR 00624-2550. Asociado de Puerto Rico. SS. DE TAL Y SUTANO DE POR LA PRESENTE se le RICHARD ROE COMO TAL COMO POSIBLES A: SAMUEL CASTRODAD emplaza y requiere para que POSIBLES TENEDORES HEREDEROS NOMBRES FIGUEROA T/C/C conteste la demanda dentro de DESCONOCIDOS. DESCONOCIDOS; SAMUEL JOSÉ los treinta (30) días siguientes DIRECCIÓN FÍSICA: CENTRO DE a la publicación de este Edicto. CASTRODAD FIGUEROA, CARRETERA 115 KM Usted deberá presentar su aleRECAUDACIÓN POR SÍ Y POR gación responsiva a través del 24, BARRIO AFMNPE, DE INGRESOS CONDUCTO DE MARÍA Sistema Unificado de Manejo y AGUADA PR 00602; A: MUNICIPALES; Y RAFAELA FIGUEROA Administración de Casos (SUDIRECCION POSTAL: PO ESTADOS UNIDOS DE APONTE MAC), la cual puede acceder BOX 543, AGUADA PR AMÉRICA utilizando la siguiente direc- Por la presente se le emplaza 00602.

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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. Edwin Serrano cuyas direcciones son: P.O.

demanda dentro del término de treinta (30) días a partir de la publicación del presente edicto.

Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Se le apercibe que de no contestar la demanda dentro del término aquí estipulado, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia sin más citarle ni oírle. Por la

A: LYMARIS I. MUÑIZ CORDERO, SANDRA MUÑIZ CORDERO, JOSÉ MUÑIZ; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS NOMBRES

DESCONOCIDOS DE secretaria del Tribunal De no contestar la demanda radicanLA SUCESIÓN DE do el original de la contestación LOS FINADOS ISIDRO ante la secretaria del Tribunal MUÑIZ RIVERA Y LYDIA de Primera Instancia, Sala de MARGARITA CORDERO San Juan, y notificar copia de ROSARIO T/C/C LYDIA M. la contestación de esta a la parte demandante por conducCORDERO.

POR LA PRESENTE, se les emplaza y se les notifica que se ha presentado en la Secretaria de este Tribunal la Demanda del caso de! epígrafe solicitando la ejecución de hipoteca y el cobro de dinero relacionado al pagaré suscrito a favor de First Security Mortgage, Inc. o a su orden, por la suma principal de $172,500.00, con intereses computados sobre la misma desde su fecha hasta su total y completo pago a razón de la tasa de interés de 3.563% anual, la cual será ajustada mensualmente, obligándose además al pago de costas, gastos y desembolsos del litigio, más honorarios de abogados en una suma de $17,250.00, equivalente al 10% de la suma principal original.

Este pagaré fue suscrito bajo el affidávit número 29,613 ante el notario Hector Luis Torres Vila.

Lo anterior surge de la hipoteca constituida mediante la escritura número 156 otorgada el 30 de mayo de 2009, ante el mismo notario público, inscrita bajo la ley 216-2010, al folio 535 del tomo 412 de Camuy, finca número 5,789, inscripción 2da.

La hipoteca grava la propiedad que describe que describe a continuación: “URBANA: Solar radicado en el Barrio Puente del municipio de Camuy, Puerto Rico, marcado con el número treinta y siete del bloque J de la Urbanización Del Carmen, con una cabida superficial de trescientos veinticinco metros cuadrados, en lindes por el NORTE, con el solar número treinta y seis del propio bloque, en una longitud de veinticinco metros; por el SUR, con el solar número treinta y ocho del propio bloque, en una longitud de veinticinco metros; por el ESTE, con terrenos de Enrique López, en una longitud de trece metros; y por el OESTE, con la calle número cinco y en una longitud de trece metros. En este solar enclava una casa de concreto dedicada a vivienda”.

Finca número 5,789, inscrita al folio 96 del tomo 112 de Camuy. Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección II de Arecibo. Se apercibe y advierte a ustedes como personas desconocidas, que deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Administración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede accesar utilizando la siguiente dirección: https://unired.ramajuducial.pr, salvo que se represente por Derechos Propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la

to de su abogada, GLS LEGAL SERVICES, LLC, Atención: Lcda. Yadira López González Dirección: P.O. Box 367308, San Juan, P.R. 00936-7308, Teléfono: 787-758-6550, dentro de los próximos 60 días a partir de la publicación de este emplazamiento por edicto, que será publicado una sola vez en un periódico de circulación diaria general en la isla de Puerto Rico, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia, concediendo el remedio solicitando en la Demanda sin más citarle ni oírle. INTERPELACIÓN: Se les ORDENA a ustedes a que dentro del término legal de TREINTA (30) días, contados a partir de la fecha de la notificación de la presente Orden, acepten o repudien la participación que les corresponda en la herencia de Isidro Muñiz Rivera y Lydia Margarita Cordero Rosario t/c/c Lydia M. Cordero a saber: Lymaris I. Muñiz Cordero, Sandra Muñiz Cordero, José Muñiz; Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal como posibles herederos nombres desconocidos. Se les APERCIBE que de no expresarse dentro de ese término de TREINTA (30) días en torno a su aceptación o repudiación de herencia, la herencia se tendrá por aceptada. También se les APERCIBE que luego del transcurso del término de TREINTA (30) días antes señalado contados a partir de la fecha de la notificación de la presente Orden, se presumirá que han aceptado la herencia de los causantes Isidro Muñiz Rivera y Lydia Margarita Cordero Rosario t/c/c Lydia M. Cordero y, por consiguiente, responden por las cargas de dicha herencia conforme dispone el Artículo 1578 del Código Civil de Puerto Rico de 2020, según enmendado.

Se ORDENA a la parte demandante a que, en vista de que la sucesión de Isidro Muñiz Rivera y Lydia Margarita Cordero Rosario t/c/c Lydia M. Cordero a saber: Lymaris I. Muñiz Cordero, Sandra Muñiz Cordero, José Muñiz; Fulano de Tal y Sutano de Tal como posibles herederos nombres desconocidos; proceda a notificar la presente Orden mediante publicación de un edicto a esos efectos una sola vez en un periódico de circulación diaria general de la Isla de Puerto Rico. Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal hoy 5 de octubre de 2023. VIVIAN Y. FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. YOLANDA RIVERA COLÓN, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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An NBA power broker, growing up and finding peace

By TANIA GANGULI

W

hen Rich Paul considers his life now, he sometimes thinks how far it seems from his childhood, growing up Black in a particularly dangerous part of Cleveland.

For the past two decades, Paul, 42, has been a polarizing force in basketball.

A power broker in a specialized world, he is slim, 5-foot-8 and sharply dressed, often appearing on the margins of photos snapped at marquee events.

Many saw him as LeBron James’ confidant, and later as his agent. But as he built a sports agency, Klutch Sports Group, that rivaled and irritated more established companies, he has worked to separate his identity from that of James’.

Paul is now a courtside fixture at NBA games. He collects art. He lives in Beverly Hills. And he is in a yearslong relationship with Grammy-winning singersongwriter Adele. Paul has helped NBA players shift power away from teams and to themselves, like when he maneuvered a 2019 trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers to join James.

On Tuesday, Roc Lit 101, an imprint of Random House, will publish his memoir, “Lucky Me.” It is a bid by Paul to both own his past — growing up with a mother who battled addiction and acknowledging his own drug dealing — and celebrate the way his difficult upbringing, and in particular his father, prepared him for his future.

Recently, at a restaurant in a five-star hotel in midtown Manhattan, with sculptures of tropical birds in the light fixtures, Paul mused about his hope that athletes would focus on the peace of mind that can come with real financial security, not the fleeting pleasure of social media attention and the temporary financial windfalls that come with it. The idea of finding peace set off another thought.

“I come from a place where every day is chaotic. Every. Day,” Paul said, his voice rising as he began tapping hard on the table to emphasize his words.

“Sirens, all day long. You have to wear headphones. I should have been the inventor of Beats, as many sirens as I had to listen to, and yells and cussing outs

Rich Paul, an NBA power broker and founder of Klutch Sports Group, at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif., in front of Len Trievnor’s “Give Me Five” 1963 limited edition photograph of the heavyweight boxer Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali), Sept. 19, 2023. In a new memoir, Paul, known to many for his long association with LeBron James, details his difficult upbringing and the valuable lessons it taught him. and everything.”

After a moment, he returned to his original point.

“These kids, they just want clout,” Paul said. “I don’t understand it.”

It’s why, he said, he was so passionate about becoming an agent. He had heard so much about players being broke despite initially getting lucrative contracts.

“There’s no line down the street to get to knowledge,” Paul said. “It tells you a lot.”

In thinking about Paul’s memoir, Chris Jackson, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Roc Lit 101, said he was interested in Paul as part of a generation of Black men “whose formative experiences were during that period that was defined by crack cocaine and the post-civil rights cocktail of white flight, urban abandonment and families that really struggled to stay together.

“And how out of that kind of experience of survival, so much was created, and how the entire country was shifted by people who were kind of forged in that.”

The broad strokes of Paul’s backstory have been recounted before, the way his mother had struggled with drug addiction and his father, who had another family, raised him in the family’s corner store. How a chance meeting with James at an airport in Akron, Ohio, turned into a partnership that changed the course of his life.

In the memoir, which was written with journalist Jesse Washington and features a foreword by James, Paul goes further than ever before. He depicts in heartbreaking detail the ways his mother’s absences forced her children to act older than their ages, contrasting those stories with her energy and charisma when she was clean.

“It was therapeutic for me, but at the same time I wanted to make sure that people understood it wasn’t all bad,” Paul said.

He writes that his father taught him discipline and how to run a business.

Not all of his father’s business dealings were strictly legal, but Paul said he always ran them with honor. His father’s

advice is sprinkled throughout the memoir, as are the ways Paul learned to make money and earn respect. Dressing well was always a big part of that.

He writes of the devastation he felt at losing his father, whom he calls his “moral compass,” in 2000, which led to him selling cocaine for the first time. He shares his unease at selling hard drugs, which had shattered his mother, but said that he was swept up by a desire to compete and win.

During lunch in Manhattan, Paul said he hadn’t felt comfortable publicly sharing stories about selling drugs before, though he knew drugs weren’t exclusive to his community.

“I’ve talked about it with clients, just in conversation, and they resonate with it because when you grew up how we grew up it’s in your family,” he said.

Two days later, on a rainy Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn, a car picked Paul up outside a town house to take him from one podcast taping to another.

(Near the end of the first show, Paul had been asked to name his favorite Adele song, but, having some editorial control, he requested a different question.)

During the drive, Paul made phone calls. He pitched a client to a shoe company, and then called a friend to plan where they would watch the Cleveland Browns game later that day.

Suddenly his eyes widened in happiness as he looked at his phone.

“A couple got married in my shoes!” he said. Paul, who has a shoe collaboration with New Balance, showed a photo to a Klutch employee acting as his chief of staff.

He FaceTimed with Adele to see how her morning had gone. Then he chose a different watch and different Klutch Athletics sweatshirt, the clothing brand he has created with New Balance, for the next taping.

Asked if he has a stylist, Paul proudly said no. “I used to style LeBron his rookie year,” he said, adding: “I could be anything. I could be a stylist, music executive, coach.”

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From page 28 James was a teenager when he met Paul, who had a jersey resale business sometimes run out of the trunk of his car.

Soon, James was paying him $48,000 a year, confident Paul was worth the investment. Paul watched James’ career unfold. Then, when James hired Creative Artists Agency, one of the most powerful agencies in sports and entertainment, Paul began working for the agency. He helped recruit clients, saying he knew most agents “couldn’t do it.”

He met business moguls, from Warren Buffett to Jay-Z, and asked plenty of questions. His friendly boldness attracted people.

“Flawlessly confident,” said Rich Kleiman, the longtime manager for NBA star Kevin Durant, and a founder of Durant’s media company, Boardroom. Kleiman was working with Jay-Z when he met Paul, and saw in him hints of JayZ’s self assurance. “There’s a way to be confident where you can make anyone believe you.”

When Paul started Klutch Sports in 2012, nine years after James’ NBA career began, James and three other players immediately became clients.

Chatter quickly followed — in the news media, primarily anonymous — from other agents questioning Paul’s qualifications. He had never received a college degree and they viewed him as a lucky member of a star athlete’s entourage.

Maverick Carter understands. He grew up in Akron with James, has handled his business affairs for years and is CEO of The SpringHill Co., an entertainment and production company he founded with James. For a while, he said, it could seem like his “first name was ‘LeBron’s’ and my last name was ‘friend.’”

“It’s straight-up disrespectful when they say, ‘Rich Paul is only successful because he’s doing this with LeBron,’” James wrote in the foreword to Paul’s memoir. “That’s like saying I don’t demand the same excellence from my partners that I demand of myself, or that Rich’s other clients don’t think for themselves.”

Paul doesn’t argue that he didn’t benefit from his friendship with James. He just thinks that if he hadn’t been a young Black man getting career help from a powerful friend, and an athlete at that, his story would have been framed differently.

Rich Paul, an NBA power broker and founder of Klutch Sports Group, stands next to a mirror at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023. In a new memoir, Paul, known to many for his long association with LeBron James, details his difficult upbringing and the valuable lessons it taught him.

Still, James is entering his 21st NBA season, which means life after LeBron James is in the not-too-distant future for Klutch Sports Group.

The agency now has 198 clients between the NBA, WNBA, NFL and athletes looking for deals related to their name, image and likeness. Klutch has partnered with United Talent Agency, and Paul is the co-head of UTA’s sports division.

The agency still attracts defectors from other agencies, but it experiences ebbs and flows. Three promi-

nent players’ relationships with Klutch ended this year — Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets, Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves and OG Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors.

Some NBA agents have quietly admired what Paul has accomplished, while others find him too aggressive in pursuing clients from other agencies.

Paul said he was proud that many of his clients began their careers with other agents. He sees it as a sign of his superior ability to connect with players.

Rich Paul, an NBA power broker and founder of Klutch Sports Group, at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif., in front of the artist Derek Fordjour’s painting “STRWMN” (2020), Sept. 19, 2023.

“This is one thing my dad always taught us: No matter what somebody else is doing to you or done to you, that don’t mean you follow suit,” Paul said.

“You stay the course. You do what you know is right.”

There are those who don’t like the credit he gets for fostering an era of player empowerment in the NBA. Paul is known for aggressively advocating for his clients’ interests, even if that means demanding a trade while they are under contract, but he doesn’t shy away from telling them to pull back when he finds their wishes unrealistic.

As he navigates the current landscape of athlete management, he worries about the way players and their parents think about branding.

“There’s nothing wrong with being a great basketball player and make all the money you can being a great basketball player,” Paul said. “Because I look at it this way: Being a great basketball player, being able to make four or five, $600 million playing a game of basketball is no different than building a business and selling it.”

Paul’s career has kept him close to superstardom. But recently, his relationship with Adele has thrust him into a spotlight that isn’t always comfortable.

“I try to keep it as private as I possibly can,” he said.

When he and Adele began attending NBA games together, dozens of search engine optimized headlines followed, asking: “Who is Adele’s boyfriend, Rich Paul?” Last month she even referred to Paul as her husband while speaking to a fan.

“I’m in a place now where I’d rather she be happy than me,” Paul said. “Not that I don’t want to be happy, I want it to sound the right way. Just understanding the importance of someone that you are involved with, that you’re dating and that you’re spending your time with, that you may love. You understand the importance of them and their happiness.”

Love has never been an easy subject for him. His parents never told him they loved him, though he says he has no doubt they did.

Now, he said, he makes a point to tell his three children he loves them. It is one lesson he didn’t learn from his father because vulnerability was dangerous when he was growing up.

It is one illustration of how different his life is from the one he lived growing up. But he doesn’t want anyone to forget how it started.

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impersonators 7. "That's more than I need to hear!"

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5. Ceaselessly

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39. "Lawrence of ___"

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Word Search Puzzle #T410EP

65. Letter writer's hugs

Angel

Fleet

Nougat

Sells

Baste

Grape

Plays

Tilde

Barged

Gelds

Bucks

Chaperon Coils

Cubed

Curtains Decree Dismal

Drenched

42. Spanish bear 43. Journals

Facet

Hordes

Humorist Impel

Inciting Jigsaw

Looked Media

Methods Nodes

Payers

Postcode Pound Probe Pupil Rails

React

Sixty Track Tried

Truer

Unwise World

Render Resin

Rickety

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HOROSCOPE 30 Aries

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

(Mar 21-April 20)

A new, exciting neighbor could move in near you. If you’re single, this person might be a potential romantic partner. If you aren’t, you could make a new friend. When you meet, you could hit it off immediately and talk for hours. But don’t monopolize this person’s time. You won’t want to disrupt the moving process. Don’t be shy about seeking this person out later.

Libra

(Sep 24-Oct 23)

New beginnings are heralded today, particularly where travel, education, and legal matters are concerned. Difficult decisions may need to be made. Don’t agonize over them. Whatever you decide should work out beautifully. Think carefully about your plans. Take care of any paperwork that you’ve put off before moving on to more interesting matters.

Taurus

(April 21-May 21)

Scorpio

Gemini

(May 22-June 21)

Sagittarius

(Nov 23-Dec 21)

Cancer

(June 22-July 23)

Capricorn

(Dec 22-Jan 20)

Have you been waiting to execute some paperwork regarding money? If so, you might finally be able to do it today. Your signature on these documents may represent the first step to increased income as well as a whole new life, perhaps even something as subtle as a transformed state of mind. The change could be as monumental as a move to a distant place.

Transformation of your life, even your very being, may have been in the works for some time. Today you could finally see it made manifest. Dreams come true, perhaps in an unconventional and unexpected manner. Don’t move too quickly or eagerly. Think carefully before committing to any plans. Don’t be afraid to consult others.

Have you been concentrating strongly on spiritual studies for a while? Do you meditate regularly? If so, don’t be surprised if insights and revelations come to mind today. Write them down. There will be too many to remember. If you’re inclined toward writing, you might set your ideas down in a book, perhaps with publishing in mind.

Leo

(July 24-Aug 23)

Today you’ll meet a very compatible and exciting circle of new friends. These people may be from foreign countries, or they might be involved in professions in religion, law, or education.

They’ll feel like kindred spirits. You’ll be able to talk with them for hours. Whatever their circumstances, these people could be your friends for life.

Virgo

(Aug 24-Sep 23)

Today an opportunity may come your way that causes you to consider changing your career.

No matter what you’ve been involved with up to now, education could attract you, perhaps involving metaphysical or philosophical subjects.

Is transforming your working life the right thing to do now? Only you know.

(Oct 24-Nov 22)

Your dreams may hold the key to your future financial success. Though the symbols that your unconscious sends could be obscure, it would pay you to try to make sense of them. You may have had experiences in the past that enable you to make practical decisions now, especially concerning money. Make a list of your insights and check them out. You’ll find this useful!

The primary focus today should be on romance and commitment. Have you been thinking about getting married? If so, you could be surprised to learn that your significant other has been thinking the same thing. This could be the end of a long period of uncertainty. It’s apt to prove a very healing experience.

Learning about things that interest you most is something you may want to do today. At work and home, there’s a schedule to tend to. On your own time, you’re free to learn about anything your heart desires. Intellectual growth is something you enjoy. Whether you delve into cooking, astrophysics, or genealogy, you’ll find something new.

Aquarius

(Jan 21-Feb 19)

A new romance is definitely in the air. This could be a renewal of he romance within a current relationship or, if you’re single, someone new and exciting might cross your path. This person could be from a distant place or in a profession such as law or education. Whatever your situation, the feeling is going to persist at least through next month.

Pisces

(Feb 20-Mar 20)

Have you been thinking about moving? Perhaps you’ve even bought a new home. Whatever your situation, you may execute some paperwork today, perhaps an agreement with a realtor or contractor, or maybe escrow papers. This could be frustrating, as the wording of the documents might seem obscure. Get it out of the way. You won’t regret it!

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CARTOONS

Herman

Speed Bump

Frank & Ernest

BC

Scary Gary

Wizard of Id

For Better or for Worse

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