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Former House Speaker Jarabo honored in funeral ceremony at Capitol
By THE STAR STAFF
Past and present members of the Puerto Rico government gathered at the Capitol in Puerta de Tierra on Wednesday, along with family members and other well-wishers, to bid a heartfelt final farewell to one of the island’s revered political leaders, former Speaker of the House of Representatives José Ronaldo “Ronny” Jarabo Álvarez, who died Sunday at age 85.
“Today we are called together by the duty to pay tribute to a man who gave his all to Puerto Rico: Ronny Jarabo,” Gov. Jenniffer González Colón posted on social media.
“Ronny was an exemplary public servant. His brilliant mind, his eloquence, his ability to listen and engage in dialogue, and his integrity profoundly marked this institution,” wrote the governor, who was among the many in attendance at the ceremony. “He was a man firm in his ideas, yet always respectful of differences. He knew how to build bridges where others saw barriers, and he left an indelible mark on legislative work.”
The funeral service was held in the Constitution Rotunda at the Capitol, where Jarabo forged his legacy as a statesman.
“As Speaker of the House, his leadership transcended party lines and inspired many inside and outside the chamber,” González Colón added in the post. “Today, rather than bidding him farewell, we remember his legacy.”
“To his wife, his children, and his entire family, I extend my solidarity,” the governor wrote. “May they find solace in the love and deep respect that Ronny instilled in all of us who knew him.”
Gov. Jenniffer González Colón said “Ronny was an exemplary public servant. His brilliant mind, his eloquence, his ability to listen and engage in dialogue, and his integrity profoundly marked this institution.” (Facebook via Gregorio Matias)
Among those paying their respects to Jarabo were fellow members of the Popular Democratic Party (PDP), the longstanding political collective of which he was a leading light.
“Today, the president of the Puerto Rico Mayors Association, Jorge “Georgie” González, along with Mayor Pedro Rodríguez of Trujillo Alto, Senator Marially González, and Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández, among other officials and citizens, received
the funeral procession of former Speaker of the House of Representatives José Ronaldo “Rony” Jarabo Álvarez,” the Mayors Association, which groups the island’s PDPaffiliated mayors, posted on social media. “They also paid their respects to his widow, Madeline Rolón, and his family. May he rest in peace.”
Officials from the Popular Democratic Party paid tribute to one of their leading lights. (Facebook via Asociación de Alcaldes)
Engineers Assn. calls for further evaluation of reciprocity bill
By THE STAR STAFF
The Engineers and Surveyors Association of Puerto Rico (CIAPR by its initials in Spanish) expressed concerns Wednesday over legislation that would allow professionals from other jurisdictions to work in Puerto Rico without required local licenses. The CIAPR acknowledged the intent of Senate Bill 0006, which has been approved by the Legislature, to promote labor mobility on the island. The entity also expressed confidence in Gov. Jenniffer González Colón’s commitment to advancing Puerto Rico’s economic development and safeguarding the public interest.
However, after a thorough analysis of the bill, the CIAPR said the measure has significant deficiencies that require careful
evaluation and public discussion. One major issue is that the measure would allow professionals from other states and countries to practice in Puerto Rico without having to validate their credentials.
“Our association reiterates its commitment to modernizing and streamlining processes, but we will not compromise on quality, safety, or professional equity,” CIAPR President Carlos Fournier Morales stated. “We trust that the governor will consider these concerns with the seriousness and commitment that she has always demonstrated.”
If the governor signs the bill into law, it would automatically grant licenses if the examining boards do not respond within 30 days. The provision could weaken the control and oversight mechanisms essential for ensuring professional quality, the CIAPR noted.
Additionally, it facilitates the recognition of licenses in minor emergency situations, which could result in hasty decisions made without thorough consideration. The bill also permits provisional practice on the island without requiring proof of current professional liability insurance or bonds, leaving both professionals and the public vulnerable, the professional association pointed out.
Furthermore, it does not require foreign professionals to meet the formal and continuing education standards imposed on local professionals, creating an unequal playing field for engineers and surveyors in Puerto Rico who adhere to all legal and regulatory requirements.
The CIAPR reaffirmed its willingness to collaborate with both the executive and legislative branches to develop a model that
Engineers and Surveyors Association of Puerto Rico President Carlos Fournier Morales (fournierpresidente.com)
encourages responsible labor mobility while protecting the interests of professional engineers and surveyors, as well as the people of Puerto Rico.
Governor submits nominees to head PRITS, Office of Financial Institutions
By THE STAR STAFF
Gov. Jenniffer González Colón has officially submitted nominees to lead the Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service (PRITS) and the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions to the island Senate. The confirmation process for the appointments will take place during the second yearly legislative session, which is set to commence on Aug. 18. Notably, the appointments are expected to take effect during the legislative recess, enabling both officials to assume their roles immediately.
Martín Jiménez has been appointed as chief innovation and information officer for the Puerto Rico government, as well as executive director of PRITS. With over 23 years of expertise, Jiménez has distinguished himself as a leading adviser in information technology systems, security and strategy. He is the founder of Nexgen Systems, where he oversaw numerous technology strategy projects. His previous roles include serving as technology director for the Municipality of San Juan, managing cybersecurity projects in the private
sector, and holding key positions at MMM Holdings and Cybertech Solutions Group. Jiménez’s credentials include an associate’s degree in information systems management and computer science, a bachelor of science in business, and a master’s in business administration.
Mónica Rodríguez Villa has been appointed as the commissioner of financial institutions. Before the appointment, she held the position of deputy commissioner of financial institutions and served as the assistant commissioner for the Non-Depository Examination Division. Rodríguez Villa also oversaw the Third Party Management Department at Firstbank and provided legal counsel at Banco Santander. Her educational background includes an associate’s degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland, a bachelor’s degree in justice systems from Sacred Heart University, and a juris doctor from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law.
Additionally, González Colón has nominated Lylybeth Echeandía Fuster to serve as a member of the board of the State Insurance Fund Corp.
Vieques receives $2.5 million for infrastructure in FY 2026
By THE STAR STAFF
Vieques Mayor José “Junito” Corcino Acevedo announced Wednesday that the island municipality received $2.5 million for the implementation of critical infrastructure projects.
“Today, we are delighted with the arrival of $2.5 million in funding for permanent construction and critical projects, among others,” Corcino Acevedo said in a press release. “This allocation is vital for the continued development of our municipality. We want to thank the Speaker of the House of Representatives and our representative, Carlos ‘Johnny’ Méndez, for this achievement,
which represents so much for our people.”
Joint Resolution No. 11 -2025 allocates $15 million in funds from the Joint Budget Resolution for fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026 with the objective of providing funds to semi-public entities and institutions, such as municipalities and private entities whose activities or services promote the development of programs and social welfare, health, education, culture, and to improve the quality of life on the island.
“Since January 2021, we have embarked on an aggressive program to rehabilitate and reconstruct our infrastructure, including roads and bridges, sports and recreational facilities, and areas of
community interest,” the mayor noted. “We are doing this with the goal of improving the quality of life for all Vieques residents. With this allocation, for which we also recognize the efforts of the Office of Management and Budget, we will have a fund to continue this social interest work.”
The mayor added that in the coming days he will be outlining the parameters for the use of the newly allocated funds.
The bill’s preamble states that it “seeks not only to strengthen existing nonprofit organizations, but also to foster the creation of new community initiatives capable of responding in an innovative and sustainable manner to the social challenges facing Puerto Rico.”
Gov. Jenniffer González Colón
Hatillo mayor criticizes ownership transfer of Camuy Caves
By THE STAR STAFF
Hatillo Mayor Carlos Román Román has firmly criticized House Joint Resolution 147, which seeks to transfer the Camuy River Caves National Park to the Municipality of Camuy.
The park encompasses a vast network of natural limestone caves and underground waterways spanning the municipalities of Camuy, Hatillo and Lares.
“Upon learning of this development, we immediately reached out to the mayor of Lares,” Román emphasized in a radio interview. “Neither of us, as mayors with vested interests in this ecological and tourism treasure, received any notification. There were no public hearings conducted, which is unacceptable.”
“This bill blatantly disregards the interests of the people of Lares and Hatillo, facilitating a completely covert transfer,” the Popular Democratic Party (PDP)-affiliated mayor added.
“We have been kept in the dark. The district representative, who is supposed to advocate for the interests of Hatillo, Camuy, and Quebradillas, never contacted me.”
Former PDP Sen. Ramón Ruiz Nieves also expressed serious concerns about the resolution, pointing out critical flaws in the process leading up to its submission.
The Camuy River Caves National Park encompasses a vast network of natural limestone caves and underground waterways spanning the municipalities of Camuy, Hatillo and Lares.
“The mechanism for this transfer via a joint resolution is alarming,” said Ruiz Nieves, who chaired the Senate Government Committee during the inspection of the park’s conditions after Hurricane Fiona. “Public hearings and memoranda that should have informed this decision were completely ignored. There are no accompanying memoranda supporting this
resolution; it’s being rushed through without due diligence. We must question the true intent behind this.”
The former senator challenged whether Camuy has the financial capability to invest over $30 or $35 million in ecotourism development or if “we should instead focus on a $3.5 million initiative to revive and reopen
a park that historically drew over 150,000 visitors each year.”
In a stern rebuttal, Camuy Mayor Gabriel “Gaby” Hernández Rodríguez insisted that Román has shown a complete lack of concern for the park for the past 30 years.
“The caverns have remained closed for nine years, and no actionable solutions have been proposed. For four years, I have been working diligently with [the Department of] Natural Resources to reopen the caverns sustainably and fully, but that has not materialized,” he stated. “Our objective is to manage the Cave Park as a municipal entity to ensure its transformation. This transition will involve a partnership with either the private sector or a non-profit organization. It is imperative that any partner possesses the necessary financial resources to meet the park’s demands.”
In the past, the government proposed transferring the management of the caves to a private operator. However, in 2023, the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority unequivocally informed the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources that it does not endorse pursuing a public-private partnership for the Camuy River Caverns project. The initiative was meant to rehabilitate, operate, and manage the natural tourist attraction.
Loíza mayor releases updated coastal erosion analysis
By THE STAR STAFF
Loíza Mayor Julia Nazario Fuentes on Wednesday released the most recent analysis of the coastal erosion situation in the northeastern municipality, for the benefit of the communities, the media, and government entities, both state and federal.
“The municipality of Loíza faces one of the most urgent environmental crises in Puerto Rico: coastal erosion.
With 23 kilometers of coastline, Loíza is not only a cultural and historical enclave, but also a territory highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the intensification of atmospheric phenomena,” Nazario Fuentes said in a written statement. “The combination of storm surges, rising sea levels, and coastline migration have accelerated beach loss and jeopardized critical infrastructure, the safety of the population, and the local economy, which is heavily dependent on tourism and fishing.”
According to the 2020 Census, Loíza has a population of 23,693, of which 10.6% are over 65 years of age, a group especially vulnerable to displacement and impacts from natural disasters. Furthermore, the per capita income in Loiza is $9,335, well below the Puerto Rican average of $12,914, and 48.2% of the population lives below the poverty line, which limits its capacity to recover from extreme events.
The analysis presents a comprehensive mitigation approach based on resilient infrastructure, natural ecosystem protection,
Loíza Mayor Julia Nazario Fuentes
and strategic planning, in collaboration with government agencies, academic institutions and community organizations. The Puerto Rico Coastal Research and Planning Institute (CoRePI-PR), led by Dr. Maritza Barreto Orta, has identified significant changes to the Loíza coastline following Hurricane Maria in 2017. Key findings include:
• 42% erosion and 58% accretion on the municipality’s beaches
• 2.77 kilometers (km) of coastline with migration of the water line inland, affecting areas such as Punta Maldonado, La Posita, Playa Aviones, Playa Monte Grande and Parcelas
• 1.47 km of coastline with beach migration inland, altering the limits of the maritime-terrestrial zone (MTZ).
• Significant reduction in beach width in sectors such as Playa Aviones (-28.37 m) and Playa Las Tres Palmitas (-21.55 m) in 2018
• Increased vulnerability to tsunamis and coastal flooding events, requiring urgent mitigation measures.
“These data demonstrate the need for structured intervention to curb erosion and protect coastal communities,” the mayor added. “We now present the ongoing projects, studies in progress, and planning efforts we have undertaken to address this challenge in Loíza.”
Completed and ongoing projects:
• Parcelas Suárez (USACE -- CAP 14, 2020): Stone revetment of a 1,050-linear-foot stretch of Parcelas Suárez. The project was executed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to protect the coastal zone from erosion and minimize storm surge impacts
•Suárez (10th Street) and Colobó plots: Installation of a “RipRap” process on stone and planting of coastal vegetation for a hybrid approach to erosion protection.
Trump faces the biggest test yet of his second-term political power
By TYLER PAGER
President Donald Trump has gotten almost everything he has wanted from the Republican-controlled Congress since he took office in January.
GOP lawmakers approved his nominees, sometimes despite their doubts. They ceded their power over how federal dollars are distributed, impinging on constitutional authority. And they have cheered his overhaul of the federal bureaucracy, even as he has bypassed the legislative body’s oversight of federal agencies.
But now, Trump is pressuring Republicans to fall in line behind his domestic policy bill, even though it has elements that could put their party’s hold on Congress in greater peril in next year’s midterm elections. Fiscal hawks are appalled by estimates that the bill would add at least $3.3 trillion to the country’s ballooning debt, while moderate Republicans are concerned about the steep cuts to the safety net.
Yet Trump is still getting his way — at least so far. The Senate narrowly passed the bill Tuesday, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. The bill now heads back to the House, where the president can only lose three votes, and where anger among both moderates and conservatives about changes made by the Senate is running high.
Getting the bill through the House may be the biggest test yet of Trump’s second-term political power. If he gets the bill over the finish line, it will be another legislative victory and a vivid demonstration of his continuing hold over the party.
The process of driving the legislation forward has exposed deep divisions among congressional Republicans, as well as concern about the huge political risks of supporting the bill. In the end, fear of crossing Trump kept defections in the Senate to a
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) leaves a Senate Republican luncheon as the Senate holds a “vote-arama” to pass President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Monday, June 30, 2025. President Donald Trump is pressuring Republicans to fall in line behind his sprawling domestic policy bill, even though it has elements that could put their party’s hold on Congress in greater peril in next year’s midterm elections. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)
barely manageable level.
Other presidents have asked sacrifices of their own parties while seeking to take advantage of congressional majorities. President Bill Clinton’s tax increase and spending reduction budget in 1993 helped lead to Democrats losing control of the House the following year. Passage of President Barack Obama’s health care bill in 2010 contributed to a Republican wave in elections that fall, with Democrats losing control of the House and losing six seats in the Senate.
Current elected Republicans were no doubt aware of the history, but still stuck by Trump.
Trump has always prioritized his agenda and legacy over the broader Republican Party, and he is deploying his usual playbook of public bullying and political threats to keep lawmakers in line. He has repeatedly promised to back primary challengers against lawmakers who vote against the legislation.
“New poll: Anybody I Endorse beats Thomas Massie of Kentucky by 25 points,” Trump wrote on Tuesday on Truth Social, his social media site. “Get ready. Massie is a very bad guy!” (Massie has been among the most vocal critics in the House of Trump’s bill.)
In the Senate, the threats — combined
with sweeteners for Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska — seemed to work. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., announced that he would not run for reelection, a day after Trump threatened to support a primary challenger against him because he opposed the domestic policy bill.
For weeks, Tillis had raised concerns about the consequences of the legislation, particularly the loss of Medicaid coverage. In private meetings, Tillis warned that the bill could lead to significant Republican losses in next year’s midterm elections.
After announcing he would retire, Tillis turned to excoriating Trump’s bill on the Senate floor, almost certainly giving Democrats footage for future campaign ads.
“It is inescapable this bill will betray the promise Donald Trump made,” he said in one speech. “I’m telling the president that you have been misinformed. You supporting the Senate mark will hurt people who are eligible and qualified for Medicaid.”
Polls show that American voters are skeptical of the legislation, and Democrats are already putting plans in place to make the legislation and its cuts a centerpiece of their midterm electoral strategy. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who also voted against the bill, added fuel to the fire for Democrats.
“Republicans now own the debt, and Republicans now own the spending,” he said. “There is no more blaming — ‘Oh, it’s Biden’s fault.’ The deficit is fully, completely owned by Republicans.”
But Trump has now shifted his focus to the other side of the Capitol, ramping up threats against wayward lawmakers there.
“Most House members wake up worried about a primary challenge, and they know that if Trump endorses them, they will almost certainly win and be reelected,” said Alex Conant, a Republican political strategist. “That gives Trump tremendous power. A House member could vote against this bill, but that means they will probably lose their primary. Not a lot of members want to do that.”
Trump’s ironclad grasp on Republican lawmakers stems from his deep support among his political base, which current and former lawmakers say translates into organized support for his priorities in their home states and districts. But some say that this bill could pose a threat to that power.
“The president, his powers are at their zenith right now,” said former Sen. Jeff Flake, a Republican who broke with Trump and then served as ambassador to Turkey in the Biden administration. “But it’s only downhill from here, and then you’ve got the voters to contend with. And that’s different depending on what state or district you’re in.”
He added: “If you’re just worried about reelection, that’s something I would certainly consider before I voted for this bill.”
Even amid his pressure campaign, Trump seems aware of the delicate political dynamics that could accompany a decision to slash Medicaid and food assistance programs.
“When you do cutting, you have to be a little bit careful, because people don’t like necessarily cutting if they get used to something,” he said in an interview on Fox News last week.
He added: “You also have to get elected.”
But it does not seem to bother him too much, because the current version of the bill still has deep cuts, and Trump expects it on his desk by Friday. When asked for his message to Republicans who were not yet supportive of the legislation, Trump said: “I think it would be very wise for them to get on board. I really do.” The San Juan Daily
Sean Combs acquitted of sex trafficking but found guilty on lesser charges
By BEN SISARIO and JULIA JACOBS
Sean Combs, the hip-hop mogul who crafted a business empire around his personal brand, was convicted Wednesday of transporting prostitutes to participate in his drug-fueled sex marathons, but acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, the most serious charges against him.
Though Combs, 55, still faces a potential sentence of as much as 20 years in prison, he and his lawyers were jubilant after the acquittals on the more severe charges in an indictment that accused the famed producer of coercing women into unwanted sex with male prostitutes, aided by a team of pliant employees.
Combs had faced a possible life sentence. Under the transportation charges, set by the federal Mann Act, each of the two convictions carries a maximum term of 10 years, and the judge could set lesser sentences to run concurrently.
After the verdict was read in U.S. District Court in lower Manhattan, Combs put his hands together and mouthed “thank you, thank you” at the jury of eight men and four women. Later, he dropped to his knees, apparently in prayer, and started a round of applause. His supporters and family began clapping and whistling for his legal team, who embraced each other at the conclusion of the eight-week trial.
“Mr. Combs has been given his life by this jury,” Marc Agnifilo, Combs’ lead lawyer, said in court following the verdict.
Lawyers for Combs, who had been held in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his arrest in September 2024, immediately began efforts after the verdict to secure his release until the sentencing. But the government has sought to continue to keep him detained, and Judge Arun Subramanian was scheduled to hear motions from both sides on the issue Wednesday evening.
The government’s case, which drew blanket news coverage and attracted an extraordinary degree of attention and commentary on social media, accused Combs of years of physical and emotional abuse.
Prosecutors argued that he had coerced two women to take part in sexual marathons with hired men, fueled by drugs and sometimes lasting days, which Combs would direct and sometimes film. According to the government, the two women at the heart of the case, who had been in yearslong romantic relationships with the executive, took part in the sexual encounters in part out of fear that Combs would beat them, revoke financial support or humiliate them by leaking explicit sex tapes.
But Combs long maintained his innocence, and his lawyers argued that his sexual arrangements were consensual, even as they admitted that he had been violent with the women.
At trial, Combs’ lawyers challenged the government’s narrative about the two women: Casandra Ventura, a singer known as Cassie, and a woman who testified under the pseudonym “Jane.” They presented troves of text messages between Combs and each of his former girlfriends in which the women sometimes appeared willing and even excited
about taking part in the sex sessions, undercutting the government’s argument that the women had been coerced.
The defense also chipped away at the government’s characterization of his employees as being part of a criminal organization, arguing that the various assistants and bodyguards whom prosecutors had pointed to were simply doing their jobs and were not part of a nefarious conspiracy.
Federal officials did not comment on the specifics of the verdict but defended their decision to bring the charges in a case that the defense had mocked as an effort to criminalize private, consensual sexual conduct.
“Sex crimes deeply scar victims, and the disturbing reality is that sex crimes are all too present in many aspects of our society,” said a statement released by Jay Clayton, interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Ricky J. Patel, special agent in charge of the New York field office of Homeland Security Investigations.
Long celebrated as a visionary music executive, Combs played a pivotal role in making hip-hop a global pop force, and his Gatsbyesque penchant for spectacle turned him into a pop culture icon and a tabloid fixture. But Combs had his legacy upended in 2023 by a lawsuit filed by Ventura, a former girlfriend and a singer on his record label.
The lawsuit accused him of raping and physically assaulting Ventura, and of coercing her into highly orchestrated, drug-dazed sexual encounters with hired men, an accusation that introduced the term “freak-offs” into the public lexicon. Combs quickly settled the suit — for $20 million, Ventura testified — but it precipitated a criminal investigation into his conduct.
Ventura was the star witness in a case that centered on sex, wealth and power, as prosecutors put forward a narrative of a commanding executive who deployed underlings to fulfill his every desire and guard his reputation.
Using a federal law written to target organized crime syndicates like the Mafia, prosecutors portrayed Combs as
Sean Combs in New York on July 18, 2005. Combs was acquitted on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution after an eight-week federal trial.
(Chester Higgins Jr./The New York Times)
the kingpin of a racketeering conspiracy made up of a rotating set of employees who helped him commit crimes. The core of the government’s case relied on accounts of nights of sex and drugs in hotels across the country, which Ventura and another woman said often involved men hired through escort services who were flown in for their gatherings.
Prosecutors called 34 witnesses over 28 days. Combs did not take the stand; the defense rested after 25 minutes, after making the bulk of its case through vigorous cross-examination of witnesses. In a closing statement dripping with sarcasm, Agnifilo appealed to the jury’s emotions in casting Combs as a successful but flawed man whose sex life was unconventional but not criminal.
The success of that approach was considerable given the impact of the emotional testimony the jury heard from Ventura and Jane, who described a pattern of manipulation and control that led them to repeatedly appease the music mogul, even though sex with male escorts often left them feeling disgusted and used, and frequently suffering from urinary tract infections.
“He brought the concept to me when I was 22, and I would do absolutely anything for him and I did,” Ventura testified. “And it never stopped our whole relationship. And it was expected of me, and it made me feel horrible about myself.”
Ventura recounted beatings at the hands of Combs that gave her black eyes, a swollen face and bruises on her body.
Several times, jurors watched security footage of Combs, wearing only a towel and socks, brutally beating Ventura in the hallway of a Los Angeles hotel in 2016. She did not report the assault at the time, and by the time the footage became public, the statute of limitations had expired.
Much of the prosecution’s case tracked with the allegations of Ventura’s lawsuit, but it also expanded to encompass two other women with accounts of sexual abuse. One woman, who was known in court by the pseudonym “Mia,” said Combs sexually assaulted her multiple times while she was working as his personal assistant.
The biggest revelation at the trial was the story of Jane, a social media influencer who began to date Combs in secret in 2021. During more than 24 hours of testimony, Jane said she agreed to the extreme sexual demands because she wanted to please her boyfriend, but she eventually felt obligated to continue out of fear that Combs would stop paying the $10,000 monthly rent for the home where she lives with her child.
Jane recalled feeling stunned by the similarities when she read Ventura’s lawsuit in 2023, texting Combs at the time, “I feel like I’m reading my own sexual trauma.”
She could not be reached for comment after the verdict. Ventura’s lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, said: “We’re pleased that he’s finally been held responsible for two federal crimes, something that he’s never faced in his life. He’s still faces substantial jail time.”
In addition to the prison time, Combs faces dozens of lawsuits in which other women and men have accused him of sexual abuse stretching back years. He has denied the accusations in the suits.
Solar industry says Senate plan would cede production to China
By IVAN PENN
After the first Trump administration imposed tariffs on imported solar panels, companies opened or announced plans for new U.S. solar panel factories, reviving a manufacturing business that had largely withered away.
Those plans accelerated under the Biden administration, which offered generous tax incentives to manufacturers and developers of solar farms.
But now solar manufacturers fear that the Republican policy bill, which is still working its way through Congress after the Senate passed it Tuesday, would end the nascent revival and hand China virtually complete control of solar panel production.
“This is going to put people out of business,” said Mike Carr, the executive director of Solar Energy Manufacturers for America, which represents more than 15 companies and 6,100 manufacturing workers. “This is going to devastate the industry.”
Modern solar panels were developed at Bell Labs, AT&T’s research arm, in the 1950s. The United States was the leading manufacturer of panels as recently as the 1990s, but lost its lead over time. Production shifted first to Japan, then to Germany and ultimately China, which now makes a large majority of the world’s solar panels and the components and raw materials that go into them.
Various presidents have tried to bring back manufacturing with the help of fede -
ral aid and tariffs on imported solar panels.
The most recent effort to help the industry was President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. That law offered hundreds of billions of dollars in tax incentives for individuals and businesses to buy solar panels, along with electric vehicles and other clean energy technologies, to stimulate the domestic manufacturing of those products.
Now those incentives are under threat. In particular, manufacturers are worried about provisions in the Senate’s ver-
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The Inflation Reduction Act included credits for solar projects regardless of where the panels used in them came from. But it offered an additional 10% credit to developers who used panels with a minimum amount of domestic content, a benefit that industry executives said raised demand for products made in the United States.
The Senate-approved bill would end that credit on Dec. 31, 2027; one provision would extend it for companies that began construction within a year of the bill’s enactment.
Talon PV, a company based in Houston, plans to build two factories to make the cells that are the building blocks of solar panels, said Adam S. Tesanovich, the CEO. But if Congress ultimately eliminates the tax incentives, it could jeopardize those projects.
“It kind of pulls the rug out from under us on the business plan,” Tesanovich said.
Local Republican officials have urged leaders in Congress to retain the tax incentives that have helped their communities attract solar manufacturing plants, creating thousands of jobs.
Officials in Georgia noted in a letter to the Senate majority leader, John Thune,
R-S.D., that their state was home to factories owned by South Korean solar manufacturer Hanwha Qcells.
“One of my top priorities as chairman of Whitfield County has been to maintain our status as the manufacturing hub of Georgia,” wrote Jevin Jensen, the chair of the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners. “Qcells’ investments in our county have supported these objectives by delivering thousands of high-quality jobs in the area for hardworking families.”
Jensen asked Thune to “support improvements to the bill that will promote American energy and manufacturing dominance in a way that continues the resurgence of manufacturing in Whitfield County.”
Qcells has invested about $3 billion in solar panel manufacturing operations in Georgia, making the company one of the nation’s leading producers of the renewable energy equipment.
“Billions of dollars are in the pipeline, innovation is taking root, and tens of thousands of solar jobs across the country are proving that,” said Danny O’Brien, Qcells’ president of corporate affairs. “The solar panels installed on our roofs and powering our businesses and communities will come from China, threatening our national security, limiting our ability to power the AI race and setting back the re-industrialization of critical parts of our economy.”
The solar manufacturers face steep political challenges. Though some Republicans want the federal government to keep supporting solar manufacturing, other conservatives, the fossil fuel industry and President Donald Trump are pushing for broad and deep cuts to clean-energy incentives.
Carr said cutting solar incentives now would undermine efforts by the Trump administration to wrest some manufacturing capacity away from China, which dominates solar panel production and other clean energy technologies like lithium-ion batteries used in electric cars and energy storage.
After several years of progress in building solar manufacturing, often in predominantly conservative states, Carr said it would be a tragedy to go backward.
“We’ve been telling senators that it would give the entire industry over to China, starting in 2027,” he said.
A worker inspects a solar panel at the Qcells solar panel factory in Dalton, Ga., on Nov. 22, 2023. Solar manufacturers fear that the Republican policy bill will end a nascent revival and hand China virtually complete control of solar panel production. (Christian Monterrosa/The New York Times)
S&P 500, Nasdaq close up on Vietnam trade deal, tech stocks
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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed up on Wednesday, lifted by gains in tech stocks and news of a trade agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam that helped ease concerns about an extended trade war.
Nasdaq rose, boosted by Nvidia, Apple and Tesla. Investors will look ahead to the non-farm payrolls report on Thursday for clues on how soon the Federal Reserve could lower borrowing costs.
Trump’s massive tax-and-spending bill headed to the U.S. House of Representatives for possible final approval after the Senate passed the legislation. Nonpartisan analysts
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“Employment softening and inducing the Fed to lower rates would be a positive. But if it softens too much, that would be a negative for growth and profits.”
Investors have been watching whether President Donald Trump’s administration continues to make progress on trade, said Michael Arone, chief investment strategist at State Street Global Advisors in Boston.
“There is some relief in regards to progress on trade. The deal with Vietnam was welcomed news,” Arone said.
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The Trump administration has teased that a deal with India is also coming soon, but has said others may not be ready by July 9.
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Tesla rose, bouncing after a drop early this week, even as the electric vehicle maker posted a big drop in secondquarter deliveries. Some traders said the numbers were less severe than analysts’ bleak forecasts. The stock has shed more than 20% this year.
Centene tumbled after the health insurer said it had withdrawn its 2025 earnings forecast after data showed a significant drop in expected revenue from its marketplace health insurance plans.
say it will add $3.4 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.
Markets opened lower after data showed U.S. private payrolls fell unexpectedly in June and job gains in the prior month were smaller than initially thought.
A weakening economy
“is a very mixed bag”, said Jim Awad, senior managing
The focus is on the more comprehensive non-farm payrolls report on Thursday, a day earlier than usual, with markets closed on July 4 for Independence Day. The reading is expected to show U.S. job growth cooled in June and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%, according to a Reuters poll of economists.
“Investors are likely expecting this will push the Fed towards cutting rates sooner rather than later,” Arone said.
The U.S. dollar will remain weak over the coming months, a Reuters poll of FX analysts forecast, caught in a tangle of mounting U.S. debt concerns, erratic tariff policies and rising interest rate cut expectations.
Growing unease over President Donald Trump’s onagain off-again tariffs, and a tax-cut and spending bill that is expected to add $3.3 trillion to the national debt, have led to a scurry of investor outflows from dollar-denominated assets in recent months.
Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
By ERIKA SOLOMON and SANAM MAHOOZI
Iran’s president has enacted a law to suspend cooperation with the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, Iranian state media reported Wednesday, in a move that will shut out international inspectors from overseeing the country’s contested nuclear program.
The decision will further strain relations between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency, which were already at a low point since the start of the 12-day war with Israel and the United States that battered Iran’s nuclear facilities and brought calls from Israel for renewed sanctions on Iran.
Iran could feel that it needs to start work on building a weapon as a deterrent to future attacks, experts have warned. But Iran’s move to cut ties with the IAEA may also be a tactic to gain leverage in new negotiations with the Trump administration over the future of the Iranian nuclear program.
A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, Tammy Bruce, said Iran’s suspension was “unacceptable” at a time it has “a window of opportunity to reverse course and choose a path of peace and prosperity.”
“Iran cannot and will not have a nuclear weapon,” she told reporters.
Iran has repeatedly insisted that its nuclear program is for civilian purposes. The IAEA has said that while it had no evidence that Iran was building a weapon, the country was stockpiling around 882 pounds of highly enriched uranium, which could enable the government to build 10 bombs.
It is unclear how badly the strikes
damaged Iran’s nuclear program. President Donald Trump insisted it was “obliterated,” while Rafael Grossi, the IAEA director-general, said that Iran could begin enriching uranium again in a “matter of months.”
One of the IAEA’s main purposes is to monitor the nuclear activity of countries that have signed on to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and to try to prevent the building of nuclear weapons. Iran is a party to the treaty. Israel, which is widely believed to have nuclear weapons but has never confirmed it, is not.
The IAEA said that it was aware of the reports that Iran was suspending its cooperation and that it was waiting for further official information.
Iran’s hawkish parliament passed the law last week. But it had not been clear whether the president, Masoud Pezeshkian, considered a political moderate, would put the law into effect or try to block it.
There has been widespread outrage in the Iranian government since the
IAEA issued a declaration last month that Iran was not complying with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations. The agency released its findings the day before Israel launched its June 13 attack. Iranian officials argue the censure gave Israel political cover for its strikes.
Iranian officials also accused Grossi of saying only after Israel began its strikes that there was no evidence of a systematic effort to build nuclear weapons. In fact, that assessment was in the report Grossi delivered to the agency’s board in May, before the attack.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called on Germany, France and Britain to reimpose sanctions on Iran in response to the new law under a provision in the 2015 deal that limited the country’s uranium enrichment.
The deal was agreed to by the Obama administration, the other four permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, the European Union and Germany. Trump pulled the United States out during his first term, but European countries have continued to adhere to it.
Under a so-called snap back provision in the agreement, sanctions can be reimposed if Iran is found to have vio-
lated the nuclear provisions.
“There’s justification for snap back. But I don’t think we’re there yet,” said Sanam Vakil, the director of the Middle East and North Africa program at Chatham House in London. “Iran is trying to calibrate the escalation. It doesn’t have too many cards to play, but this is the first opening salvo.”
German Foreign Ministry spokesperson Martin Giese called the new law a “disastrous signal.”
“Iran’s cooperation with the IAEA is essential for a diplomatic solution,” he told reporters Wednesday, urging Tehran to reverse course.
Iranian lawmakers have stipulated two conditions for resuming cooperation, according to Iranian state media: that the safety of its nuclear program and scientists is secured, and an acknowledgment of what it says is its right under international law to enrich uranium.
Whether those conditions have been met would be decided by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, which shapes the country’s security and foreign policy.
During the war, Iranian lawmakers also threatened to pass a law that would withdraw Iran from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. The agreement requires transparency over its nuclear program and a commitment not to build a nuclear bomb.
By focusing on its relationship with the nuclear watchdog, Iranian officials appear to have put that threat aside.
Trump has said that negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program could resume as soon as this week, but Iran’s foreign minister said they could start only if the United States guaranteed that it would not attack the country during talks. “In order for us to decide to reengage, we will have to first ensure that America will not revert back to targeting us in a military attack during the negotiations,” the minister, Abbas Araghchi, told CBS News.
Under its agreement with Iran, the IAEA is supposed to inspect the nuclear facilities that Iran has publicly declared, including those at Natanz and Fordo, which the United States bombed. Israeli officials say there may be secret nuclear sites that Iran has not disclosed.
Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations nuclear watchdog, in Vienna on May 10, 2024. Iranian officials have criticized Grossi for saying that there was no evidence of a systematic effort to build nuclear bombs only after Israel began its military attacks. (Hilary Swift/The New York Times)
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Pause in US weapons deepens Ukrainian concerns as Russian attacks grow
By CONSTANT MÉHEUT
Afew months ago, Oleh Voroshylovskyi, the commander of a Ukrainian unit tasked with shooting down Russian drones attacking Kyiv, received a coveted American weapon to aid in their mission — a Browning machine gun capable of firing rounds at targets over a mile away.
Not only would it help the unit target Russian drones at higher altitudes, it also symbolized U.S. support for Ukraine in the war against Russia.
But after the Trump administration’s announcement Tuesday of a pause in the delivery of some air defense interceptors and other weapons to Ukraine because of dwindling U.S. stockpiles, Voroshylovskyi is no longer sure about the United States’ continued support.
“This will have a serious impact on combat effectiveness,” he said in a telephone interview Wednesday.
Among the munitions being withheld are missiles for U.S.-designed Patriot air defense systems, precision artillery rounds and other missiles that Ukraine fires from its Americanmade F-16 fighter jets. Although it is unclear how many weapons were included and how soon the pause will be felt on the battlefield, the signal seems clear: Washington is disengaging from the war.
“Ukraine is no longer a priority, no longer at the center of the U.S. foreign policy,” Solomiia Bobrovska, a member of the Ukrainian defense and intelligence parliamentary committee, said in a telephone interview Wednesday. “At least Trump is very honest about this
with the Ukrainians.”
In a sign of its concern, Ukraine summoned the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv’s deputy chief of mission, John Ginkel, on Wednesday to discuss “U.S. military assistance and defense cooperation.”
“The Ukrainian side emphasized that any delay or slowing down in supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities would only encourage the aggressor to continue war and terror, rather than seek peace,” Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
It’s unclear how deeply the pause in U.S. deliveries will affect Ukraine, which is now getting weapons from Europe and making its own.
This is the second pause since President Donald Trump returned to office. In March, the White House briefly halted all military aid to Ukraine after a tense meeting between Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Since then, signs of the Trump administration’s disengagement have multiplied, from echoing Kremlin talking points to pushing Ukraine down the list of priorities at last week’s NATO summit in The Hague.
It is a particularly precarious time for Ukraine, because Russia is pounding the country every few days with large-scale air assaults intended to break its air defenses. Moscow now regularly sends hundreds of drones in a single night followed by powerful ballistic missiles that only Patriot missiles can intercept.
On Wednesday, the Kremlin lauded Washington’s halt in weapons supplies to Ukraine and argued that the move could help bring about an end to the fighting.
“As far as we understand, this decision is due to empty warehouses: low stockpiles of weapons at the warehouses,” Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, told Russian news agencies. “But in any case, the less weaponry gets sent to Ukraine, the sooner the end of the special military operation is,” he said, using Russia’s official term for the war.
Ukraine has eight Patriot systems, six of which are operational, largely to protect Kyiv, the capital, a prime target of Russian attacks. But ammunition is running low
and the pause will make it significantly harder to protect the city, Bobrovska said.
“That’s a huge problem,” she said.
She said the pause in other weapons deliveries, such as artillery rounds, would be easier to manage, given that Ukraine is increasing domestic production and receiving more supplies from its European partners. Zelenskyy said last week that Ukraine’s defense industry was now providing more than 40% of the weapons the country is using in the war.
After the United States halted all weapons deliveries to Ukraine in March, analysts estimated that Ukraine could keep up the fight for four to six months. The Trump administration lifted that pause after about a week, and arms shipments resumed.
Still, Trump has not approved any new military aid package for Ukraine, and all of the current deliveries stem from commitments made under the Biden administration. The United States has committed to delivering as much as $11 billion in weapons and equipment to Ukraine this year.
Calculating that the Trump administra-
tion is unlikely to pledge any further military aid, Ukraine has shifted to another strategy, saying that it was ready to purchase American weapons rather than receive them as donations. Zelenskyy said in April that he was ready to buy 10 Patriot systems for about $15 billion.
At last week’s NATO summit, Trump suggested that he was open to sending more Patriots to Ukraine, though it was unclear whether he meant batteries or only ammunition, and whether they would be donated or sold.
To compensate for the drop in U.S. weapons deliveries, Ukraine has recently launched joint arms production programs with European allies including Britain, Denmark and Norway. Under that initiative, weapons will be manufactured in those countries or in Ukraine, with allies providing the funding and Ukraine contributing technical expertise.
Mr. Voroshylovskyi insisted that Ukraine could endure the latest pause in U.S. deliveries — though at a steep cost.
“We’ll find weapons,” he said. “It will be harder. Many more people will die.”
A bombed building in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region in Ukraine, May 29, 2025. The Trump administration announced on Tuesday a pause in the delivery of some air defense interceptors and other weapons to Ukraine because of dwindling U.S. stockpiles. (Tyler Hicks/The New York Times)
The less discussed but very important measure in Trump’s terrible bill
By LYDIA POLGREEN
Journalist Michael Kinsley once defined a political gaffe as when a politician inadvertently speaks the truth. On Tuesday morning, Vice President JD Vance posted a classic of the form on the social platform X, part of an attempt during an all-night effort to get the Senate, a chamber his party controls by a comfortable margin, to pass President Donald Trump’s misbegotten domestic policy agenda.
“The thing that will bankrupt this country more than any other policy is flooding the country with illegal immigration and then giving those migrants generous benefits,” Vance wrote. “The OBBB fixes this problem. And therefore it must pass.”
“Everything else — the CBO score, the proper baseline, the minutiae of the Medicaid policy — is immaterial compared to the ICE money and immigration enforcement provisions,” he continued.
Vice President JD Vance arrives at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025, prepared to cast a tiebreaking vote in the Senate on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and domestic policy bill. Senate Republicans were racing on Tuesday morning to lock down the votes to pass the legislation, after an all-night session of voting and negotiating with holdouts left Trump’s agenda hanging in the balance. (Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times)
The bill contains about $45 billion for new immigrant detention centers and nearly $30 billion to supercharge Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose masked agents have been hunting down immigrants in the country without legal permission, sometimes suiting up in tactical gear fit for an assault on Fallujah to round up day laborers in hardware store parking lots.
In truth, that $75 billion is small beer compared with the true heart of the bill: extending roughly $3.8 trillion of tax cuts enacted in 2017 with some changes, in an ove -
rall package that would overwhelmingly benefit wealthy Americans. This bonanza comes at the cost of slashing Medicaid and food stamps for the poorest Americans. The latest Congressional Budget Office score found that the bill would cause “7.6 million more Americans to be uninsured at the end of a decade, while reducing federal spending on health care by more than $800 billion,” my New York Times newsroom colleagues reported, a relative drop in the bucket compared with the overall price tag of the tax cuts. The latest CBO estimate found that the bill would still add $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.
Trump ran on and won the 2024 election with a pledge to round up and deport immigrants lacking permanent legal status who have been accused of serious crimes. This proposition, according to some polls, still commands majority support. But as his vast program of deportation has ensnared people who have no criminal records, shredded due process to expel people to foreign prisons, seen the temporary detainment of U.S. citizens and begun constructing a prison camp in the fetid Everglades to disappear still more, support for the deportation regime has slumped. More than half of Americans said ICE has “gone too far” in one recent poll. In another, 61% opposed the $45 billion for detention centers.
So here comes Vance with a new proposition: You can only have more of these deportations you may not
even want if you sell out your neighbors’ health care and food stamps to keep giving the plutocrats a tax break.
The bill has already been stripped of pretty much all its supposedly populist economic elements. Tiny bits of populist tinsel cling to this superannuated Christmas tree — as far as I can tell, that consists mainly of tax-free tips for some workers — but its main ornament is what Republicans have long pressed on an unwilling citizenry: extending huge, deficit-exploding tax cuts for the richest Americans and the companies that feed their wealth.
Indeed, Vance’s statement illuminated the real truth of Kinsey’s quip. A true Washington gaffe is always a confession, and Vance’s is this: Trumpist populism offers its adherents nothing but the demonization and expulsion of immigrants. In return, generations of Americans will be left sicker and deeper in debt.
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CAGUAS – Un total de 25 maestros de ciencias de escuelas públicas y privadas fueron reconocidos el miércoles por su compromiso con la educación científica, como parte del programa Amgen Biotech Experience, durante una ceremonia celebrada en el Centro de Creación y Recuperación de Negocios INTECO en Caguas.
“El programa Amgen Biotech Experience tiene como objetivo educar y adiestrar a los maestros en biotecnología para su crecimiento profesional y el desarrollo académico de sus estudiantes”, expresó Héctor Ayala del Río, director del programa en Puerto Rico, en declaraciones escritas.
SAN JUAN – La Destilería Serrallés fue reconocida durante la convención anual de la Cámara de Mercadeo, Industria y Distribución de Alimentos (MIDA)
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La iniciativa, impulsada por la Fundación Amgen en alianza con la Universidad de Puerto Rico en Humacao, ha beneficiado a más de 800 maestros y 80,000 estudiantes en la isla. El programa ofrece talleres educativos, materiales de laboratorio y experiencias prácticas sobre métodos científicos usados en biotecnología.
Sylnés Centeno, directora de Asuntos Corporativos de Amgen Puerto Rico, destacó que esta herramienta busca fortalecer la educación en ciencias y preparar a futuros profesionales en las disciplinas STEM, mediante el uso de recursos y conocimiento especializado en biotecnología.
A nivel mundial, el programa Amgen Biotech Experience ha impactado a más de un millón de estudiantes en 18 países, ofreciendo experiencias educativas sobre
por su trayectoria de 160 años, su legado empresarial y su aportación al desarrollo económico de Puerto Rico.
Este homenaje fue otorgado por MIDA como parte de su compromiso de resaltar a empresas que han de-
SAN JUAN – El Departamento de Educación
anunció el miércoles que ya comenzó a reflejarse en la nómina el ajuste salarial al nuevo mínimo de 11.00 dólares por hora para 1,621 empleados no docentes, como parte del cumplimiento con el salario mínimo federal.
“Con esta nueva etapa damos otro paso afirmativo hacia la estabilidad y la equidad dentro del De-
el desarrollo de medicamentos y productos farmacéuticos mediante técnicas científicas aplicadas en el campo de la biomanufactura.
jado una huella significativa en la isla.
La distinción destaca la excelencia de la destilería en la industria y su rol en la historia empresarial puertorriqueña, como una de las compañías más longevas y representativas del sector de manufactura local.
partamento”, expresó el secretario Eliezer Ramos Parés en declaraciones escritas.
El ajuste aplica a personal estatal y federal, regular y transitorio, distribuidos en varias regiones escolares. La medida responde a la Carta Circular 144-17 y cumple con la Ley 3-2017, que procura el funcionamiento del gobierno ante los desafíos fiscales.
Por su parte, el presidente del Sindicato Puertorriqueño de Trabajadores, Israel Marrero Calderín,
agradeció la gestión y el ambiente de colaboración con el Departamento. “Reconocemos y agradecemos el beneficio que representa este ajuste para cientos de trabajadores”, sostuvo.
Según la secretaria auxiliar de Recursos Humanos, Francés Pelet, la medida busca aumentar la productividad, retener talento y fortalecer la cultura institucional. Esta acción se suma a otras iniciativas como la otorgación de permanencia a más de 700 maestros y 800 enfermeros escolares.
Neil Sedaka executed one of pop’s great comebacks. Now, he just plays.
By BOB MEHR
After the man in a dark cashmere sweater and tortoiseshell glasses sat down at a piano and leaned into the microphone, his first words were a declaration: “Sedaka’s back … again!”
It was late March and the lounge at Vitello’s — an oldschool Italian restaurant in the heart of Studio City, California — was packed for a show by the irrepressible 86-year-old singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka. He had booked a series of semiregular Sunday night appearances here to mark the golden anniversary of his professional resurrection.
Fifty years ago, Sedaka completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in pop music. A smiling star of the teen idol era, he’d made his name with run of hummable hits — “Oh Carol,” “Calendar Girl,” “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen,” “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” — but his bubbly tunes, sung in a high tenor, were soon swept away, first by the arrival of the Beatles and then by the turmoil of the 1960s.
In the difficult years that followed, Sedaka lost his fortune, his record deal and his sense of self. At his lowest, he would walk down the street and people would ask: “Didn’t you used to be Neil Sedaka?”
In the early ’70s, Sedaka exiled himself to England, where he gradually rebuilt his career, playing small clubs as he rediscovered his muse and a new group of collaborators. A fellow piano man and avowed fan, Elton John, eventually midwifed his return to the American charts in 1975, helping release the hit LP “Sedaka’s Back,” which has just been reissued in a deluxe vinyl package.
Onstage at Vitello’s, Sedaka introduced the songs that heralded his second coming — “Laughter in the Rain,” “Bad Blood,” “Love Will Keep Us Together” — and beamed as he recounted his journey from the top to the bottom and back again.
“You see,” he said, a note of pride in his lilting Brooklyn accent, “I’m a survivor.”
On a sunny summer morning a few weeks later, Sedaka settled into his office in the expansive West Hollywood apartment that he and his wife of nearly 63 years, Leba, have called home since 1976, for a video interview. He remains a furious ball of showbiz energy, telling stories, dropping names and singing snatches of his songs with an infectious zeal.
It was a combination of precocious charm and prodigious talent that landed the Brooklyn, New York-bred Sedaka
writer collection “Emergence,” flopped. At the suggestion of his booking agent, Sedaka moved to England that fall, where he could earn a living playing a circuit of working men’s clubs, including the Batley Variety Club near Leeds. “I sang all the old hits for them, that’s all they knew,” he said. “But the people were very nice, so I started to put some of the new songs in.”
At the Batley, Sedaka was approached by the music manager Harvey Lisberg with an offer to work up material at Strawberry Studios, where his clients — Graham Gouldman, Lol Crème, Kevin Godley and Eric Stewart, soon to become the hit pop band, 10cc — could back him, in hopes of reviving his recording career.
The Sedaka/10cc collaboration produced immediate chemistry, and a couple of hit albums in the U.K., including “Solitaire” from 1972 and “The Tra-La Days Are Over” the next year. Gaining momentum, he was soon playing bigger venues in England, though he remained without a U.S. label. Fate intervened backstage at a Bee Gees concert when Sedaka met Elton John.
“He told me he was a big fan, that he’d bought all my early records,” Sedaka said. A few days later John turned up at Sedaka’s Mayfair apartment. “Elton came in dressed in all his regalia, and he sat and played, ‘Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,’ which he’d just written. Then he asked: ‘What have you been doing?’ and I played him ‘Laughter in the Rain’. He said, ‘That’s a hit! We’ve got to get you on my label.’”
a scholarship to Juilliard, but he gave up his classical pursuits after hearing the Penguins’ 1954 hit “Earth Angel,” and instead learned his trade as a pop songwriter in the style of the Brill Building. “Chopin, Bach, Beethoven, I played a lot of that at Juilliard, so it had an influence,” Sedaka said. “At the Brill Building, we were taught hooks, and how to deliver hooks in the right manner, in the right style, with the right harmonics.”
Along with his songwriting partner Howie Greenfield, Sedaka wrote the Connie Francis hit “Stupid Cupid,” before stepping out as a solo artist, making the Top 20 with “The Diary” in 1958. Over the next five years, Sedaka sired a succession of smashes, becoming RCA’s second biggest star behind Elvis Presley. But his fortunes started to wane in 1963, and in 1966 the label dropped him. Worse, he discovered that his mother’s boyfriend, who had been managing him, had run through his savings.
Sedaka was back to plugging his songs and playing piano on other artist’s recording sessions. “I would come into a session, and they would say, ‘Neil Sedaka?! What are you doing here?’” he recalled. “But I had a wife and two kids, so every penny counted. And it was still a way of expressing myself as a musician.”
The latter half of the ’60s saw Sedaka effectively sidelined as pop rapidly evolved from beat music to psychedelia, country-rock to the singer-songwriter movement. “I missed it. I missed it with a vengeance,” he said. “I listened to the radio and thought what do I have to do? No more of the tra-la-las and do-be-dos, which I was the king of. I wanted to be an artist that fit into the culture of the time.”
His first attempt at a comeback, the 1971 singer-song-
John’s company compiled the best of his recent albums on “Sedaka’s Back,” as the star began a personal campaign on Sedaka’s behalf. “I was so committed to relaunching his career,” John recalled in 2009, “that he used to call me ‘the most expensive publicist in the world!’”
In early 1975, just as Sedaka prepared to play a threenight stand at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, “Laughter in the Rain” reached No. 1 in the U.S. After 12 long years, he was back on top of the charts, on top of the world, kick-starting a triumphant year that included the Captain & Tennille’s version of “Love Will Keep Us Together” rising to become a Grammy winner. “It was a wonderful moment,” he said, as his eyes glistened at the memory.
At the end of Sedaka’s show at Vitello’s — as the PA blasted his own music — he rose from the piano bench and started to work the room: shaking hands with the men in the audience, kissing their wives, miming to the songs and dancing his way through the crowd.
“My voice isn’t what I used to be,” he admitted, noting he’s a perfectionist. “It was very hard for me, but it was wonderful. You could feel the love in the room.”
His last major compositional effort, a 2016 piano concerto called “Manhattan Intermezzo,” was a return to his earliest roots. (Billy Joel, another piano-based songwriter, did something similar in 2001.) “I’m very proud of that,” he said. “Classical is good for the soul — but not so good for the pocketbook.”
In the end, Sedaka doesn’t seem worried about his legacy. “I was born to make music, that was my purpose in life — to spread joy, and to make myself happy,” he said, smiling. “And I’ve done that.”
Neil Sedaka at his home in West Hollywood, Calif., on June 25, 2025. At 86, the singer and songwriter is seeing his albums reissued as he occasionally takes the stage to celebrate his decades-old resurrection. (Philip Cheung/The New York Times)
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Your cat’s food probably comes from thailand. Tariffs may change that.
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI
Over nearly 60 years and two generations, Chatchai Lertviwatkul’s family business in Thailand was transformed from a manufacturer of leather gloves to a producer of pet food and treats, with a third of its products shipped to the United States from a modest factory on the outskirts of Bangkok.
So when Lertviwatkul learned in April that President Donald Trump wanted to impose a 36% tariff on goods from Thailand, he was stunned. What would that mean for his company, S.I.P. Siam Inter Pacific, and the country’s pet food export industry?
After a decade of rapid growth, Thailand is now the biggest overseas supplier of pet food to the United States, accounting for more than one-third of all imported cat and dog food.
As Thailand and dozens of other countries near the end of a 90-day rollback of punishing tariffs to negotiate a permanent deal, Lertviwatkul, 52, said the shock had worn off, but the future of the company’s American business remained unclear.
“We need to see how the Thai government will negotiate,” he said, speaking above the hum of a factory churning out lickable cat treats for a Canadian customer and mint-flavored dog snacks in the shape of a toothbrush. “We need to wait and see,” he added. “There’s nothing much we can do.”
Trump’s tariffs are causing upheaval in supply chains and global trade. Businesses in Southeast Asia are scrambling because of the fluctuations in tariffs with the United States and America’s messy trade war with China. With so much volatility in trade policies, some companies are looking to shift their focus away from the United States.
If the July 9 deadline comes and goes with no deal and Thailand’s tariffs return to the 36% rate announced on what Trump called “Liberation Day,” Lertviwatkul, who produces food and treats that American brands sell, said he would temporarily halt supplying U.S. customers.
“We need to pause shipping to the U.S. unless something changes,” he said. “Our customers can’t increase the prices that much at retail.”
Before the announcement, Lertvi-
Workers pack dental treats for dogs at Siam Inter Pacific in Bangkok on June 11, 2025. After rapid growth, Thailand is the biggest overseas supplier of pet food in the United States. Volatility in policy has some importers looking elsewhere.
(Rebecca Conway/The New York Times)
watkul expected a tariff of around 10% to 15%, never double or triple that. The three-month pause has given his company time to talk to customers and cut costs.
But, he said, even a 10% “baseline” tariff that Trump has left in place has proved challenging to weather. Any significantly higher rate would force Lertviwatkul to shift the company’s focus to customers in Asia.
Pet food is one of Thailand’s most significant and fastest-growing export industries. The annual value of its pet food exports has nearly doubled in the past five years, to $2.5 billion, according to the Kasikorn Research Center in Bangkok. It has piggybacked on the country’s robust seafood and food processing industry, using fish and meat byproducts for wet food and treats for pets.
The pet food industry started to grow rapidly during the first Trump administration, when many companies wanted to diversify operations away from China. When spending on pets spiked during the pandemic, companies added manufacturing capacity in Thailand to meet the surge in demand.
Purina, the pet food subsidiary of Nestlé, invested $150 million on a new factory making cat food in eastern Thai-
land three years ago. Mars Petcare, the company behind pet food brands like IAMS and Pedigree, expanded one of its Thai manufacturing facilities in 2021.
Zuru, a conglomerate in Hong Kong that makes a range of consumer goods including toys and beauty products, started building a pet food production site on Thailand’s eastern seaboard late last year.
The plant, about the size of four football fields, is Zuru’s first pet food factory. The company plans to consolidate all of its
manufacturing, including the products it outsources to other firms, in the country. Production is scheduled to start early next year.
Previously, it had worked with pet food manufacturers in China, the United States and Europe. Thailand was the best option, however, for centralizing its pet food business, the company said, because of the wide availability of raw materials and talent. Many large pet food brands have established research and development hubs in Thailand.
Zuru makes its toys in China, but Thailand was the better option for pet food — regardless of tariffs — because of the country’s supply chain.
“Thailand was really the only serious consideration,” said Alistair King, cofounder of Zuru’s pet care business. King, 26, said Zuru was weighing where to set up its factory before Trump was elected, and committed to Thailand shortly after he won. At the time, the tariff for imported pet food from Thailand was zero, compared with 25% for goods from China. While it remains to be seen whether the White House will lower the tariff for Thailand, the expectation is that the rate will be lower than the levy on Chinese goods.
It also does not make economic sense to try to manufacture wet pet food in the United States because Trump put tariffs on aluminum, which inflates the cost of making cans.
“The more relevant thing, I think, for Thailand is how it is relative to other countries on the tariffs,” King said.
175-70-R13 4x- $199 .00
175-65-R14 4x- $229 .00
165-65-R14 4x- $219 .00
185-65-R14 4x- $220 .00
205-70-R14 4x- $289 .00
175-65-R15 4x- $232 .00
185-65-R15 4x- $238 .00
195-50-R15 4x- $252 .00
195-65-R15 4x- $269 .00
215-70-R15.......4x- $324 .00
235-75-R15 4x- $379 .00
265-70-R15 ...... 4x- $529 .00
205-55-R16 4x- $289 .00
195-45-R16 ...... 4x- $295 .00
205-60-R16 4x- $309 .00
215-70-R16 4x- $379 .00
235-70-R16 4x- $399 .00
205-40-R17 4x- $296 .00
205-50-R17 4x- $316 .00
205-45-R17 4x- $309 .00
215-45-R17 4x- $318 .00
225-45-R17 4x- $369 .00
225-65-R17 4x- $386 .00
225-60-R17 ...... 4x- $384 .00
225-50-R18 4x- $476 .00
225-55-R18 ...... 4x- $484 .00
225-40-R18 4x- $389 .00
225-45-R18 ...... 4x- $388 .00
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Demandante V. JOSE A. CENTENO
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: TB2023CV00298. (Salón: 702). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - REGLA 60. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO ENMENDADA. Natalie BONAPARTE SERVERANATALIE.BONAPARTE@ORF-LAW. COM.
A: JOSE A. CENTENO. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 19 de marzo de 2024, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 26 de junio de 2025. Notas de la Secretaría: POR ORDEN DEL TRIBUNAL SE ENMIENDA. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 26 de junio de 2025. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. SANDRA BÁEZ HERNÁNDEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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Demandante V.
ORLANDO A. ALAMO FELIX
Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: CA2024CV02973. (Civil: 406). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. NATALIE BONAPARTE SERVERANATALIE.BONAPARTE@ORF-LAW. COM.
A: ORLANDO A. ALAMO FELIX.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 20 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 23 de junio de 2025. En Carolina, Puerto Rico, el 23 de junio de 2025. KANELLY ZAYAS ROBLES, SECRETARIA. MARICRUZ
APONTE ALICEA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAGUAS SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS
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Demandante V. JONATHAN G. SANTIAGO BURGADO
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: CY2024CV00426. (Salón: 701). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. NATALIE BONAPARTE SERVERANATALIE.BONAPARTE@ORF-LAW. COM. A: JONATHAN G
SANTIAGO BURGADOALTURAS DE CANTERAS CARR 170 KM1 HM6,
CAYEY PR 00737; PO BOX 375030, CAYEY PR 00737.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 24 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 24 de junio de 2025. En Caguas, Puerto Rico, el 24 de junio de 2025. IRASEMIS DÍAZ SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. ENEIDA ARROYO VÉLEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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SERVICES, LLC COMO AGENTE DE ACE ONE FUNDING, LLC
Demandante V. DONALD G. DE JESUS RODRIGUEZ
Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: BY2024CV04849. (Salón: 500-A). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. NATALIE BONAPARTE SERVERANATALIE.BONAPARTE@ORF-LAW. COM.
A: DONALD G. DE JESUS RODRIGUEZURB SIERRA BAYAMON 92-11 CALLE 78 APT 10, BAYAMON PR 00961.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 24 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted en-
terarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 26 de junio de 2025. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 26 de junio de 2025.
ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. CARMEN M. PINTADO NIEVES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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Demandante V. KEVIN J. SANTANA PIZARRO
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: VB2024CV00521. (Salón: 500-A). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. NATALIE BONAPARTE SERVERANATALIE.BONAPARTE@ORF-LAW. COM.
A: KEVIN J. SANTANA PIZARRO - RES VILLAS DE MANATI ED 2 APT 17, VEGA BAJA PR 00693; PO BOX 1803 VEGA BAJA PR 00693; 298 MADISON ST #2 PASSAIC NJ 070554125.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 24 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y,
siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 26 de junio de 2025. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 26 de junio de 2025.
ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. CARMEN M. PINTADO NIEVES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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Demandante V. MARICELYS ALICEA GUZMAN
Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: BY2024CV04833. (Salón: 500-A). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. NATALIE BONAPARTE SERVERANATALIE.BONAPARTE@ORF-LAW. COM.
A: MARICELYS ALICEA GUZMAN.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 24 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 26
de junio de 2025. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 26 de junio de 2025. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. MARILYN COLÓN CARRASQUILLO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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Demandante V. RAFAEL D. VEGA COLON
Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: BY2024CV04873. (Salón: 500-A). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. NATALIE BONAPARTE SERVERANATALIE.BONAPARTE@ORF-LAW. COM. A: RAFAEL D. VEGA COLON. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 24 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 26 de junio de 2025. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 26 de junio de 2025. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. MARILYN COLÓN CARRASQUILLO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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COMO AGENTE DE FAIRWAY ACQUISITIONS FUND, LLC
Demandante V. MARIELA RODRIGUEZ SANCHEZ
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: BY2024CV05051. (Salón: 500-A). Sobre: ___________. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. NATALIE BONAPARTE SERVERANATALIE.BONAPARTE@ORF-LAW. COM. A: MARIELA RODRIGUEZ SANCHEZ. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 24 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 26 de junio de 2025. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 26 de junio de 2025. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA MARILYN COLÓN CARRASQUILLO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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Demandante V. HARRYS J. SANTOS DIAZ
Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: NJ2024CV00151. (Salón: 500-A). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. OSVALDO L. RODRÍGUEZ FERNÁNDEZ - NOTIFICACIONES@ ORF-LAW.COM. A: HARRYS J SANTOS
DIAZ - BO CEDRO ABAJO
CARR 152 KM18.2 INT, NARANJITO PR 00719; HC 75 BOX 1691 NARANJITO PR 007190000.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 24 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 26 de junio de 2025. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 26 de junio de 2025. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. CARMEN M. PINTADO NIEVES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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Parte Demandante Vs. VÍCTOR BIENVENIDO AQUINO AQUINO; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA REPRESENTADO POR EL SECRETARIO DE LA VIVIENDA Y DESARROLLO URBANO (HUD)
Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: SJ2025CV03357. (508). Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA “IN REM”. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS E.E.U.U., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.
A La Parte Demandada: VÍCTOR BIENVENIDO AQUINO AQUINO SUS ÚLTIMAS DIRECCIONES
CONOCIDAS: URB. PARCELAS HILL BROTHERS, 31 CALLE 15, SAN JUAN, PR 00924-3044, URB. CLUB MANOR, 276 CALLE MARIANO ABRIL, SAN JUAN, PR 00926. Queda usted notificado que en este Tribunal se ha radicado demanda sobre ejecución de hipoteca por la vía ordinaria en la que se alega que se adeuda las siguientes cantidades $98,804.25 de principal, más intereses sobre dicha suma al 3.125% anual desde el 1 de octubre de 2024 hasta su completo pago, más $240.10 de recargos acumulados, más la cantidad estipulada de $10,800.70 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados, así como cualquier otra suma que contenga el contrato del préstamo, incluyendo pero sin limitarse a gastos de mantenimiento, inspecciones y otros adelantos “corporate advances”. La propiedad que garantiza hipotecariamente el préstamo es la siguiente: RÚSTICA: Parcela marcado con el número 31 en el plano de parcelación de la Comunidad rural Hill Brothers del Barrio Sabana Llana, Sector Rio Piedras del término municipal de San Juan, con cabida de 548.39 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE: con la calle K de la comunidad; por el SUR: con la parcela número 32-A de la comunidad; por el ESTE: con la calle número 15 de la comunidad; y por el OESTE: con la parcela número 31-A de la comunidad. Es el remanente de esta finca luego de deducida la segregación de 46.10 metros cuadrados, finca 29969, según inscripción segunda. Edificación: Casa residencial construida en concreto y bloques de concreto de 39 pies, 6 pulgadas de largo, por 21 pies de largo con 3 cuartos dormitorios, sala, comedor, cuarto de baño, balcón y marquesina. Esta propiedad tiene facilidades individuales de contadores para agua y luz, según consta de la Escritura núm. 78, otorgada en San Juan, el 28 de junio de 1986, ante el notario Isidro A. Escalera Figueroa, inscrita al folio 251 vuelto del tomo 587 de Sabana Llana, finca 24057, inscripción segunda. Inscrita al folio 251 del tomo 587 de Sabana Llana, Finca 24057. Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección V. La hipoteca y su modificación constan inscritas al tomo Karibe de Sabana Llana, Finca 24057. Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección V. Inscripción octava y novena. La demandante es la tenedora por endoso en blanco, por valor recibido y de buena fe del referido pagaré objeto de la presente acción. La parte demandada deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Admi-
nistración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del Tribunal. Se le advierte que si no contesta la demanda, radicando el original de la contestación en este Tribunal y enviando copia de la contestación a la abogada de la Parte Demandante, Lcda. Belma Alonso García, cuya dirección es: PO Box 3922, Guaynabo Puerto Rico 00970-3922, Teléfono y Fax: (787) 789-1826 correo electrónico: oficinabelmaalonso@gmail.com, dentro del término de treinta (30) días de la publicación de este edicto, excluyéndose el día de la publicación, se le anotará la rebeldía y se le dictará Sentencia en su contra, concediendo el remedio solicitado sin más citarle ni oírle. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y el sello del Tribunal, hoy 4 de junio de 2025, en San Juan Puerto Rico. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. FERNÁNDEZ DEL VALLE, LUZ E., SUB-SECRETARIA.
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[1] NPR, INC. Y; [2] OLGA LYDIA PÉREZ RODRÍGUEZ
Demandantes V. [1] VANNESSA DEL CARMEN DÍAZ ALVELO; [2] CARLOS OSVLADO DÍAZ ALVELO, POR SÍ Y COMO REPRESENTANTE DE LA SOCIEDAD DE GANANCIALES, COMPUESTA POR LOURDES LÓPEZ FALCÓN Y ESTE; [3] LOURDES LÓPEZ FALCÓN, POR SÍ Y COMO REPRESENTANTE DE LA SOCIEDAD DE GANANCIALES, COMPUESTA POR CARLOS OSVALDO DÍAZ ALVELO Y ESTA; [4] LEDA SORAYA DÍAZ ALVELO; [5] MARISOL DÍAZ BATALLA; [6] CARLOS ESTEBAN DÍAZ RAMOS [7] JOSÉ FEDERICO DÍAZ DÍAZ; [8] MARINE DÍAZ DÍAZ Y; [9] JOSÉ FEDERICO DÍAZ
ZAYAS
Demandados
Civil Núm.: SJ2024CV08650. Sobre: ACCIÓN RESCISORIA Y SENTENCIA DECLARATORIA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS
UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: CARLOS ESTEBAN DÍAZ RAMOSDIRECCIÓN POSTAL: CARR. 794, KM. 8.02, AGUAS BUENAS, PUERTO RICO 00725. POR LA PRESENTE, se le emplaza y requiere para que notifique a: LCDO. DANIEL E. GARAVITO
MEDINA
ESTUDIO LEGAL MV & GM PO Box 13741 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00908-3741 estudiolegalmvgm@gmail.com Tel. 787.620.8828 abogados de los demandantes, cuya dirección es la que aquí se indica, con copia de su alegación responsiva a Primera Demanda Enmendada y Sentencia Declaratoria dentro de los treinta (30) días de haber sido publicado el emplazamiento por edicto que se acompaña, excluyéndose el día de la publicación. En dicha demanda la parte demandante en el caso de epígrafe solicita una sentencia en su contra por diferentes causas de acción, y que se dicte sentencia por dichas causas de acción. Se le apercibe que, si dejare de responder, la parte demandante podrá solicitar que se le anote la rebeldía, se concedan los remedios solicitados en la Primera Demanda Enmendada y Sentencia Declaratoria. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y Sello del Tribunal, hoy, día 15 de abril de 2025. IRASEMIS DÍAZ SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. MARIEL CRUZ RODRÍGUEZ, SUBSECRETARIA.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE PONCE SALA SUPERIOR DE PONCE MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC.
Demandante V. FULANO DE TAL, COMO POSIBLE HEREDERO DESCONOCIDO CON POSIBLE INTERES EN LA SUCN DE CESAR DOMINGO FIGUERAS RODRIGUEZ Y OTROS
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: PO2024CV00744. (Salón: 406 - CIVIL SUPERIOR). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO Y OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. ANDRÉS SÁEZ MARREROPRSERVICE@TMPPLLC.COM. A: WILLIAM FIGUERAS ALVARADO, CESAR
FIGUERAS ALVARADO, FULANO DE TAL Y FULANA DE TAL COMO MIEMBROS DE LA SUCESION DE CESAR DOMINGO FIGUERAS RODRIGUEZ. (Nombre de las partes que se le
notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 20 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 01 de julio de 2025. En Ponce, Puerto Rico, el 01 de julio de 2025.
CARMEN G. TIRÚ QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA. EREINA AGRONT LEÓN, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE HUMACAO SALA SUPERIOR DE HUMACAO
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT A/C/C LA ADMINISTRACION DE HOGARES DE AGRICULTORES
Demandante V. JOSEPH TORRES RODRIGUEZ Y OTROS
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: HU2024CV01289. (Salón: 206). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO Y OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. JUAN C. FORTUÑO FASJCFORTUNO@FORTUNO-LAW. COM.
A: JOSEPH TORRES RODRIGUEZ, BERMARIE RODRÍGUEZ MUÑOZDIRECCION: URB VERDE MAR, 669 CALLE 5, HUMACAO, PR 00741; URB VERDE MAR 669 CALLE 5, PUNTA SANTIAGO PR 00741. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 26 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de
los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 27 de junio de 2025. En Humacao, Puerto Rico, el 27 de junio de 2025. EVELYN FÉLIX VÁZQUEZ, SECRETARIA. ARSENIA MARTÍNEZ SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA
CENTRO JUDICIAL DE ARECIBO SALA SUPERIOR DE MANATÍ
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT A/C/C LA ADMINISTRACION DE HOGARES DE AGRICULTORES
Demandante V. ERICKSON GUZMAN Y OTROS
Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: AR2024CV01901. (Salón: 102 SALA SUPERIOR). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO Y OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.
JUAN C. FORTUÑO FASJCFORTUNO@FORTUNO-LAW. COM.
A: SUCESIÓN DE OLIVERO GUZMÁN VEGA COMPUESTA POR SU HEREDERO CONOCIDO COMO ERIKSON GUZMÁN; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS Y/O PARTES CON INTERÉS EN DICHA SUCESIÓN - BARRIO SELGAS, PARCELA 69-C, CALLE MANUEL CINTRON #27, FLORIDA PR 00650; PO BOX 416, FLORIDA PR 00650.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 02 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los
términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 25 de junio de 2025. Notas de la Secretaria: ENMENDADA A FINES DE NUEVA NOTIFICACION POR EDICTO A PETICION ATRAVEZ DE MOSION POR LA PARTE DEMANDANTE. n Manatí, Puerto Rico, el 25 de junio de 2025. VIVÍAN Y. FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA. ÁNGELICA AYALA RIVERA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN MARIBEL
CARDONA RAMIREZ
Demandante V. BRAULIO SOSA DIAZ
Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: SJ2025RF00467. (Salón: 708 RF). Sobre: DIVORCIO - RUPTURA IRREPARABLE. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. MARIA D. PAGAN HERNANDEZMARILUPAHE@YAHOO.COM.
A: BRAULIO SOSA DIAZ. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 24 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos
de este caso, con fecha de 24 de junio de 2025. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 24 de junio de 2025. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. EMELY RAMÍREZ ALGORRI, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO, POR SI, COMO CUSTODIO DE LOS EXPEDIENTES DE DORAL MORTGAGE CORP (HOY CERRADO POR EL FDIC) Y EN REP DE MARIA SOCORRO TORRES CARABALLO Y OTROS
Demandante V. FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO COMO CUSTODIO LOS RECORDS DE DORAL MORTGAGE, CORP (HOY CERRADO POR EL FDIC) Y OTROS
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: SJ2025CV01418. (Salón: 503 CIVIL). Sobre: CANCELACIÓN O RESTITUCIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. ANTONIO A. HERNÁNDEZ ALMODÓVAR - AHERNANDEZ@ RMMELAW.COM. A: JOHN DOE, RICHARD DOE. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 30 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 30 de junio de 2025. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 30 de junio de 2025. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. GÉNESIS PIZARRO QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC
PARTE DEMANDANTE VS. LA SUCESIÓN DE JORGE OSVALDO PÉREZ DIAZ, Y OTROS
PARTE DEMANDADA
CIVIL NÚM.: SJ2025CV00973 (604). SOBRE: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE. UU. ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R. SS. A: LA SUCESIÓN DE JORGE OSVALDO PÉREZ DÍAZ, COMPUESTA POR YOEL MAX PÉREZ CORDERO, JORGE RAMÓN PÉREZ BERA, LUZ NANETTE PÉREZ BERA, FULANO DE TAL Y FULANA DE TAL COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS CON INTERÉS EN LA SUCESIÓN
Quedan emplazados y notificados de que en este Tribunal se ha radicado una demanda de EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. Se le notifica que deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https:// unired.rarnajudicial.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 demandante: Lcdo. Andrés Sáez Marrero 623 Ponce de León Avenue, Executive Building Ste. 1100A-2, San Juan, PR 00917 Tel. (561) 338-4101 Correo electrónico: asaez@tmpllc.com Se le apercibe y notifica que si no contesta la demanda radicada en su contra dentro del término de treinta (30) días de la publicación de este edicto, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia concediendo el remedio solicitado en la demanda, sin más citárseles, ni oírseles. Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, a 27 de junio de 2025. GRISELDA RODRIGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIO (A). MARIA I COLON RIVERA, SECRETARIA SERVICIOS A SALA,
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Demandante V. ORIENTAL BANK Y OTROS
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: MT2025CV00332. (Salón: 102 SALA SUPERIOR).
Sobre: CANCELACIÓN O RESTITUCIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.
JEAN PAUL JULIÁ DÍAZJPJULIA@RMMELAW.COM
A: JOHN DOE Y RICHARD DOE.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 26 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 27 de junio de 2025. En Manatí, Puerto Rico, el 27 de junio de 2025. VIVÍAN Y. FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA. CARMEN JULIA ROSARIO VALENTÍN, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE MAYAGÜEZ SALA SUPERIOR DE MAYAGÜEZ LUNA RESIDENTIAL II LLC
Demandante V. SUCESION DE ADORACION ACOSTA ACOSTA Y OTROS
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: MZ2024CV00498. (Salón: 206). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO Y OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.
DELIA M. CASTELLANOS GORRITZ DCASTELLANOS@RMMELAW.COM.
LISA M. APONTE VALDERASLAPONTE@RMMELAW.COM. A: SUCESIÓN DE ADORACIÓN ACOSTA ACOSTA, COMPUESTA POR: CARMEN SOLARES
ACOSTA, EVELYN SOLARES ACOSTA, MARISOL SOLARES
ACOSTA, HÉCTOR LUIS SOLARES ACOSTA Y LA SUCESIÓN DE HILDA SOLARES ACOSTA, COMPUESTA POR: MINERVA COLLAZO SOLARES; FULANITO(A) DE TAL Y SUTANITO(A) DE TAL, COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE HILDA SOLARES
ACOSTA; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD DOE, COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE ADORACIÓN ACOSTA ACOSTA.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 20 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 23 de junio de 2025. En Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, el 23 de junio de 2025. NORMA G. SANTANA IRIZARRY, SECRETARIA. JOSSIE BOBÉ RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE HATILLO UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT A/C/C LA ADMINISTRACION DE HOGARES DE AGRICULTORES
Demandante Vs. NERIS CARMEN
ALMEIDA GERVACIO
Demandados Civil Núm.: AR2024CV02505. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE. UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS.
A: NERIS CARMEN ALMEIDA GERVACIO - URB. CORALES DE HATILLO, PARCELA 22 BLOQUE C, CALLE 6, HATILLO PR 00659; DIRECCIÓN POSTAL: BOX 448, HATILLO PR 00659 Y 1860 SUNSET ST, SUNRISE, FL 33313; 1860 NW 61ST AVE, SUNRISE FL 33313.
POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza para que presente al tribunal su alegación responsiva dentro de los treinta (30) días de haber sido diligenciado este emplazamiento, excluyéndose el día del diligenciamiento. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www. poderjudicial.pr/index.php/ tribunal-electronico/, salvo que el caso sea de un expediente físico o que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del tribunal y notificar copia de la misma al (a la) abogado(a) de la parte demandante o a ésta, de no tener representación legal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. Además, se le apercibe que, en los casos al amparo de la Ley Núm. 57-2023, titulada Ley para la Prevención del Maltrato, Preservación de la Unidad Familiar y para la Seguridad, Bienestar y Protección de los Menores, entre los remedios que el Tribunal podrá conceder se incluyen la ubicación permanente de un (una) menor fuera del hogar, el inciso de procesos para la privación de patria potestad, y cualquiera otra medida en el mejor interés del (de la) menor. (Artículo 33, incisos b y f de la Ley Núm. 57-2023). Se le advierte de su derecho a comparecer acompañado(a) de abogado(a) en los casos que proceda. Se le advierte de su derecho a comparecer acompañado(a) de abogado(a) en los casos que proceda. Representa a la parte demandante, la representación legal cuyo nombre, dirección y teléfono se consigna de inmediato:
BUFETE FORTUÑO & FORTUÑO
FAS, C.S.P.
LCDO. JUAN C. FORTUÑO FAS RUA NUM.: 11416 PO BOX 3908, GUAYNABO, PR 00970
TEL: 787-751-5290, FAX: 787-751-6155
E-MAIL:
ejecuciones@fortuno-law.com
Expedido bajo mi firma y sello
del Tribunal, hoy 27 de junio de 2025. VIVIAN Y. FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. BRENDA LIZ TORRES MUÑIZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE GUAYAMA SALA SUPERIOR DE SALINAS FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO
Demandante V. ROSA I. COLON MEDIAVILLA
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: SA2025CV00051. (Salón: 202 SUPERIOR). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO Y OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.
JOSÉ A. LAMAS BURGOSJLAMAS@LVPRLAW.COM. A: ROSA I. COLÓN MEDIAVILLA.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 25 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 25 de junio de 2025. En Salinas, Puerto Rico, el 25 de junio de 2025. MARISOL ROSADO RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA. BRENDA RAMOS POMALES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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Demandante V. STEPHANY RIVERA MARRERO
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: SJ2024CV11366. (Salón: 506 CIVIL). Sobre:
COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO Y OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.
JOSÉ A. LAMAS BURGOSJLAMAS@LVPRLAW.COM. A: STEPHANY RIVERA MARRERO.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 04 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 25 de junio de 2025. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 25 de junio de 2025. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. MARTHA ALMODÓVAR CABRERA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN ORIENTAL BANK
Demandante V. CUBE LEGAL ADVISORS LLC Y OTROS
Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: SJ2024CV11372. (Salón: 905 CIVIL). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. JUAN C. SALICHS - JSALICHS@ SPLAWPR.COM. SHEILLA E. SANTOS CAMACHOSSANTOS@SPLAWPR.COM. A: CUBE LEGAL ADVISORS LLC. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 27 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla
de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 27 de junio de 2025. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 27 de junio de 2025. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. CARMEN LÓPEZ VILCHES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN EMI EQUITY MORTGAGE, INC. COMO AGENTE DE SERVICIO DE LUNA RESIDENTIAL III, LLC
Demandante V. FIRST BANK PUERTO RICO (ANTES SANA INVESTMENT
MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC., LUEGO DORAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, LUEGO FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION) Y OTROS
Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: SJ2025CV01099. (Salón: 1003 EXPROPIACIONES). Sobre: CANCELACIÓN O RESTITUCIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. DUNCAN R. MALDONADO EJARQUE - EJECUCIONES@CMPRLAW.COM. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. FIRST BANK PUERTO RICO (ANTES SANA INVESTMENT MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC., LUEGO DORAL MORTGAGE CORPORATI - PO BOX 9146 SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO 00908.
A: FIRST BANK PUERTO RICO (ANTES SANA INVESTMENT MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC., LUEGO DORAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, LUEGO FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION), JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES DESCONOCIDOS. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 24 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución
en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 27 de junio de 2025. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 27 de junio de 2025. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. IRMA CLAUDIO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE PONCE SALA SUPERIOR DE PONCE BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO
Demandante V. RICARDO MARTINEZ LUCIANO
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: PO2024CV03014. (Salón: 601 CIVIL SUPERIOR). Sobre: COBRO DE DINEROORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO ENMENDADA.
GINA H. FERRER MEDINA - LAWOFFICES. GINAFERRERMEDINA@GMAIL. COM.
A: RICARDO MARTINEZ LUCIANO.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 16 de mayo de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha
de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 27 de junio de 2025. Notas de la Secretaría: SE ENMIENDA A LOS ÚNICOS EFECTOS DE CORREGIR EL EPÍGRAFE DEL CASO. En Ponce, Puerto Rico, el 27 de junio de 2025. CARMEN G. TIRÚ QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA. JOAN ROSARIO ALBINO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMÓN
BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO Y OTROS Demandante V. SUCESION DE JORGE LUIS BERBERENA MOJICA Y OTROS Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: BY2025CV00541. (Salón: 501). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO Y OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. REGGIE DÍAZ HERNÁNDEZRDIAZ@BDPRLAW.COM.
A: JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO POSIBLES HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LAS SUCESIONES DE JORGE LUIS BERBERENA MOJICA Y ESTHER PRISCILLA CAMACHO MORALES. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 26 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 27 de junio de 2025. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 27 de junio de 2025. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. NEREIDA QUILES SANTANA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE HUMACAO BRENDA LIZ VELAZQUEZ NIEVES
Parte Peticionaria V. LA SUCESION DE DON FLOR VELAZQUEZ RIVERA, COMPUESTA POR EDGAR VELAZQUEZ NIEVES, ILEANA VELAZQUEZ NIEVES
Civil: HU2022CV00362. Sobre: EXPEDIENTE DE DOMINIO, ACCIÓN CONTRADICTORIA DEL DOMINIO, PRESCRIPCIÓN EXTRAORDINARIA DEL DOMINIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. A: TODAS LAS PERSONAS
INTERESADAS QUE TENGAN ALGÚN DERECHO REAL SOBRE EL INMUEBLE OBJETO DE ESTE EXPEDIENTE DE DOMINIO Y A LAS PERSONAS IGNORADAS A QUIENES PUEDA PERJUDICAR LA INSCRIPCIÓN DE DICHO INMUEBLE, JOHN DOE, JANE DOE, RICHARD DOE. (Nombre de las partes a las que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 23 de febrero 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 de 24 de febrero de 2023. En Humacao, Puerto Rico, el 24 de febrero de 2023. IVELISSE C. FONSECA RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA. DALISSA REYES DE LEÓN, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE PONCE SALA SUPERIOR DE
PONCE
BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO
Demandante V. YAMARI JUSINO
RODRIGUEZ
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: PO2024CV02974. (Salón: 601 CIVIL SUPERIOR). Sobre: COBRO DE DINEROORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO ENMENDADA.
GINA H. FERRER MEDINA - LAWOFFICES. GINAFERRERMEDINA@GMAIL. COM. A: YAMARIS JUSINO RODRIGUEZ. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 27 de mayo de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 27 de junio de 2025. Notas de la Secretaría: SE ENMIENDA A LOS ÚNICOS EFECTOS DE CORREGIR EL EPÍGRAFE DEL CASO. En Ponce, Puerto Rico, el 27 de junio de 2025. CARMEN G. TIRÚ QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA. JOAN ROSARIO ALBINO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA
CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMÓN
CÁNDIDO RAFAEL TORRES COLÓN Y OTROS
Demandante V. SYLVIA TORRES DÍAZ
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: BY2025RF00775. (Salón: 501). Sobre: AUTORIZACIÓN JUDICIAL Y OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. JAVIER MONTALVO CINTRÓN - JMONTALVO@ DELGADOFERNANDEZ.COM.
A: SYLVIA TORRES DIAZ. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 26 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 26 de junio de 2025. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 26 de junio de 2025. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. NEREIDA QUILES SANTANA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA
CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAGUAS SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS
ORIENTAL BANK
Demandante V. CARLOS COLLAZO APONTE Y OTROS
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: CG2024CV03917. (Salón: 701). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. JAIME RUIZ SALDAÑA - LEGAL@ JRSLAWPR.COM. A: CARLOS COLLAZO APONTE, FULANADE TAL, Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 25 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual
puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 26 de junio de 2025. En Caguas, Puerto Rico, el 26 de junio de 2025. Irasemis Díaz Sánchez, Secretaria. Eneida Arroyo Vélez, Secretaria Auxiliar Del Tribunal.
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NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA
CENTRO JUDICIAL DE AGUADILLA SALA SUPERIOR DE AGUADILLA ORIENTAL BANK
Demandante V. ZUHEILY SALAS ROMAN
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: AG2024CV01882. (Salón: 603 CIVIL). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. JAIME RUIZ SALDAÑALEGAL@JRSLAWPR.COM. A: ZUHEILY SALAS ROMAN - DIRECCIÓN
RESIDENCIAL: BO. CAMASEYES CARR 459 KM 4 AGUADILLA PR 00603; DIRECCIÓN
POSTAL: PO BOX 2031 ISABELA PR 00662-9031. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 25 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 26 de junio de 2025. En Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, el 26 de junio de 2025. SARAHÍ REYES PÉREZ, SECRETARIA. ARLENE GUZMÁN PABÓN, SECRETARIA
AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO
DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE SAN JUAN
FIRSTBANK
PUERTO RICO
Parte Demandante Vs. GLORIMAR
MIRANDA DIEZ
Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: SJ2024CV03857. (604). Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA (IN REM). EDICTO DE SUBASTA. El suscribiente, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, Sala de San Juan, a los demandados de epígrafe y al público en general hace saber que los autos y documentos del caso de epígrafe estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante horas laborables y que venderá en pública subasta al mejor postor, en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América en efectivo, cheque certificado, o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en mi oficina en este Tribunal el derecho que tenga la parte demandada en el inmueble que se relaciona más adelante para pagar la SENTENCIA por $164,835.65, el cual se compone de un primer principal por la suma de $161,722.76 y un principal diferido por la suma de $3,112.89, más intereses sobre la suma de $161,722.76, computados al 5.5% anual desde el día primero noviembre de 2019, hasta su total pago; más el 5% computado sobre cada mensualidad por concepto de cargos por demora hasta su total pago; más la suma de $18,275.00 garantizada de la hipoteca para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado del acreedor demandante, más cualesquiera otras sumas que por cualesquier concepto legal se devenguen hasta el total y completo pago de esta sentencia hasta el día de la subasta. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: Solar radicado en el Bloque T de la Urbanización University Gardens de Rio Piedras, del termino municipal de San Juan, Puerto Rico, marcado con el numero 3 en el plano de inscripción expedido en el caso numero 79-17G-804 SPL, con una cabida de 201.00 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, en 6.70 metros, con la calle Clemson de la Urbanización; por el Sur, en 6.70 metros con el bloque T de la Urbanización University Gardens; por el Este, en 30.00 metros, con el solar 4; y por el Oeste, en 30.00 metros, con el solar 2. Enclava una casa “Town House” de hormigón armado y bloques tipo vivienda en hilera de dos plantas. Inscrita al folio cuarenta y uno (41) del tomo mil ciento treinta y tres (1133) e Rio Piedras Norte, finca numero treinta y dos mil doscientos treinta y siete (32237), Registro de San Juan II. Dirección física:
270 University Gardens, Th-3 Clemson St. San Juan, PR 00920. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo el día 31 DE JULIO DE 2025, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, y servirá de tipo mínimo para la misma la suma de $182,750.00 sin admitirse oferta inferior. En el caso de que el inmueble a ser subastado no fuera adjudicado en la primera subasta, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 7 DE AGOSTO DE 2025, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, y el precio mínimo para esta segunda subasta será el de dos terceras partes del precio mínimo establecido para la primera subasta, o a sea la suma de $121,833.33. Si tampoco hubiera remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 14 DE AGOSTO DE 2025, A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA y el tipo mínimo para esta tercera subasta será la mitad del precio establecido para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $91,375.00. El mejor postor deberá pagar el importe de su oferta en efecto, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal. Si se declarase desierta la tercera subasta, se dará por terminado el procedimiento, pudiendo adjudicarse el inmueble al acreedor hipotecario dentro de los diez días siguientes a la fecha de la última subasta, si así lo estimase conveniente, por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada conforme a la sentencia, si ésta fuera igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta y abonándose dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta fuera mayor. Se avisa a cualquier licitador que la propiedad queda sujeta al gravamen del Estado Libre Asociado y CRIM sobre la propiedad inmueble por contribuciones adeudadas y que el pago de dichas contribuciones es la responsabilidad del licitador. Que se entenderá por todo licitador acepte como suficiente la titulación y que los cargos y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes en entendiéndose que el rematador los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse su extinción al precio rematante. Todos los nombres de los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o de los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con derecho a exigir el cumplimiento de instrumentos negociables garantizados hipotecariamente con posterioridad al crédito ejecutado, siempre que surgen de la certificación registral, para que puedan concurrir a
la subasta si les convenga o satisfacer antes del remate el importe del crédito, de sus intereses, costas y honorarios de abogados asegurados, quedando entonces subrogados en los derechos del acreedor ejecutante. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Y para conocimiento de licitadores, del público en general y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general diaria en Puerto Rico y en los sitios públicos de acuerdo a las disposiciones de la Regla 51.7 de las de Procedimiento Civil, así como para la publicación en un periódico de circulación general diaria y en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas con antelación a la fecha de la primera subasta y por lo menos una vez por semana. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento indicado estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal durante las horas laborables. (Art. 102 (1) de la Ley núm. 210-2015). Expedido el presente en San Juan, Puerto Rico a 25 de junio de 2025. IRMA D. CARMONA CLAUDIO, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA DE SAN JUAN.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE PONCE SALA SUPERIOR DE JUANA DÍAZ ORIENTAL BANK
Demandante V. KARLA M. RODRIGUEZ GONZALEZ
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: JD2024CV00655. (Salón: 1 SALA SUPERIOR). Sobre: COBRO DE DINEROORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. JAIME RUIZ SALDAÑALEGAL@JRSLAWPR.COM.
A: KARLA M. RODRIGUEZ GONZALEZ - P/C LCDO. JAIME RUIZ SALDAÑA. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 24 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del
término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 25 de junio de 2025. En Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, el 25 de junio de 2025. CARMEN G. TIRÚ QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA. CONSUELO ELAINE RIVERA PADILLA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN
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Demandante V. JOSE LUIS
BRETON CASTILLO Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: SJ2024CV11079. (Salón: 603). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. JAIME RUIZ SALDAÑA - LEGAL@ JRSLAWPR.COM.
A: JOSE LUIS BRETON CASTILLO. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 18 de junio de 2025, este Tribunal ha dictado Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución en este caso, que ha sido debidamente registrada y archivada en autos donde podrá usted enterarse detalladamente de los términos de la misma. Esta notificación se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general en la Isla de Puerto Rico, dentro de los 10 días siguientes a su notificación. Y, siendo o representando usted una parte en el procedimiento sujeta a los términos de la Sentencia, Sentencia Parcial o Resolución, de la cual puede establecerse recurso de revisión o apelación dentro del término de 30 días contados a partir de la publicación por edicto de esta notificación, dirijo a usted esta notificación que se considerará hecha en la fecha de la publicación de este edicto. Copia de esta notificación ha sido archivada en los autos de este caso, con fecha de 25 de junio de 2025. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 25 de junio de 2025. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. ARELYS RIVERA MEDINA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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The San Juan Daily Star
Inter Miami’s loss is sobering signpost for progress of MLS
By FELIPE CARDENAS / THE ATHLETIC
Inside Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba described what it had been like to face the European champion Paris St.-Germain.
“They make you doubt yourself because they control the match and have a lot of players around you — it’s really tough,” Alba said. It was an admission that anyone who watched PSG dismantle Miami, 4-0, last Sunday would agree with. What Alba said next, however, was certainly debatable.
Alba claimed that Miami had controlled the second half after PSG had grown tired. But Miami was never in control of a match that could not have been more one-sided. PSG players showed the MLS team mercy, and perhaps some respect for Lionel Messi, their former teammate, by taking their foot off the gas in the second half.
The French champion coasted past Miami and will face Bayern Munich in Atlanta in a Club World Cup quarterfinal Saturday.
Now, there is no shame in losing to PSG. This is a team that thumped Atlético Madrid, 4-0, in the group stage after routing Inter Milan, 5-0, in the Champions League final in May.
But if Inter Miami was meant to fly the MLS flag on Sunday against PSG, the message the world received was one of surrender.
Before what Miami coach Javier Mascherano would later describe as a blood bath, MLS Commissioner Don Garber called Sunday “a historic day” in a post on the social platform X. “For everyone who’s believed in our league and this sport, this is a moment to celebrate.”
Garber knew that Miami had less
Busquets and Federico Redondo with his exquisite touches and pristine passing. Busquets’ turnover in the 39th minute led to PSG’s second goal, and the rout went on from there.
Mascherano was diplomatic when asked what MLS could do to better compete the next time the Club World Cup is played.
“I’m not the proper person to talk about this,” he said. “I think the people who are involved in the MLS know better than me what they have to do to make the league progress.”
At the start of the competition, though, Mascherano lambasted Miami’s inability to strengthen the squad.
than a slim chance to get a win against PSG. After all, he runs a league that celebrates parity. On Sunday, the flaws and limitations of MLS were on display for the world to see. Miami and MLS have Messi, and that should be celebrated. But there is little evidence to suggest that MLS can compete shoulder to shoulder with elite leagues from around the world.
In 2015, Garber predicted quite the opposite. “I do believe in 10 years’ time or less, people will think of us like Serie A, La Liga, and hopefully the way they think about the Premier League,” Garber said. “If we continue to do things right and stay to our plan.”
Over the past decade, MLS has made considerable progress on and off the field. To land Messi was an accomplishment that shook the soccer world, putting the league on the map. Messi delivered upon his arrival, and the buzz and media fascination with the Argentine’s U.S. adventure went mainstream.
But the Club World Cup didn’t sneak up on MLS. The league knew that FIFA’s ambitious 32-team tournament would be hosted in the United States and that Messi would be the key to its launch.
Miami spent millions of dollars to sign Messi. The team had to cut corners and challenge the league’s strict financial rules to sign Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suárez. On a good night, like what Suárez showed against Palmeiras on June 23, former elite players can still produce a highlight-worthy performance. It makes for a good story, but MLS cannot continue
to rely on splashy signings to make headlines.
The players around Messi may be good enough to rout the Columbus Crew, but they withered under the bright lights against PSG. Miami’s goalkeeper, 38-yearold Oscar Ustari, was working with the Spanish-language broadcaster Telemundo before he joined the side in 2024.
After the match, longtime superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who spent two seasons in MLS with the Los Angeles Galaxy, referred to Messi’s teammates as “statues” and said that Messi is “surrounded by players who run as if they were carrying sacks of cement,” according to Foot Mercato.
In that assessment are some truths, a byproduct of a league that restricts its clubs from filling its rosters with players who can elevate an MLS team beyond its domestic requirements. Miami’s beatdown in Atlanta was preceded by the Vancouver Whitecaps’ 5-0 loss to Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final June 1. A decade after Garber’s bold prediction that his league would compete with the Premier League, the strongest teams in MLS are not even consistently breaking through in their own region.
PSG is owned by Qatar Sports Investments, and the squad is certainly built like a team with limitless funds. It has young and exciting talent across the back line, in midfield, on the wide channels and on the bench. Against Miami on Sunday, PSG attackers Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 24, and Désiré Doué, 20, toyed with Marcelo Weigandt. Midfielder Vitinha, 25, dizzied
“I’ve been saying this for a while now: I’m in charge of preparing the team and to train the players that I’m given,” he said. “I would’ve liked to have new signings, clearly, especially considering this competition. We’re possibly in the most important tournament in this club’s history. It’s a club with little history, but this is the most important tournament they’ve been in.”
Miami advanced from its group against the odds and even claimed a win over Porto. The team overachieved and set the bar low. After the loss to PSG, Messi told DSports Argentina that the 2-2 draw against Palmeiras, which locked Miami in a round-of-16 duel with his former team, remains a point of frustration. The loss to PSG wasn’t a surprise. The goal was to qualify for the second round.
“The game played out as expected,” he said, adding that PSG “is a great team.”
Messi added: “We tried to do our best, and I think we left a positive impression at this Club World Cup. We competed and that’s that. It’s over, and we have to focus on our competition and nothing else.”
It’s quite subjective whether Miami truly impressed, though. Positive spells of play and an upset win over a poor Porto team will soon be forgotten. For the rest of the world, the indelible memory of Miami at this Club World Cup will be the 4-0 loss to PSG, and how constrained MLS clubs are against their free-spending international opponents. Is that really worth celebrating?
“Sooner or later, reality will hit you,” Mascherano said. “But we met our expectations.”
Last Sunday, the flaws and limitations of MLS were on display for the world to see in Inter Miami’s 4-0 loss to Paris St.-Germain. (YouTube via DAZN Football)
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