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Accomplished engineer from Caguas to replace Saca as LUMA CEO

By THE STAR STAFF

LUMA Energy, the private operator of the island’s electric power transmission and distribution system, announced Wednesday the appointment of Puerto Rican engineer Janisse Quiñones as the company’s chief executive officer, a position she will assume on March 30.

“Returning to Puerto Rico to serve at this pivotal moment is both a professional honor and a deeply personal commitment,” Quiñones said in a written statement. “Strengthening and modernizing the island’s electrical system is essential for economic growth, public safety, and quality of life.”

The company indicated that, as part of the leadership transition, current LUMA CEO Juan Saca will serve as an adviser to Quiñones and the board of directors to facilitate the change process.

Quiñones, a native of Caguas and a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, is a mechanical engineer with experience in the electrical sector and emergency management. She has held leadership positions at electric and gas utility companies in the United States, including Pacific Gas & Electric and National Grid.

She most recently served as CEO and chief engineer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the largest public water and power utility in the United States.

Quiñones also served in the U.S. Coast Guard for more than two decades, retiring with the rank of commander specializing in emergency and disaster management.

“It has been a privilege to lead LUMA as president and chief executive officer for nearly three years,” Saca said. “I am convinced that LUMA’s future is bright under the leadership of such an outstanding executive as Janisse.”

By THE STAR STAFF

Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) Executive President Luis González Delgado and Authentic Independent Union (UIA by its initials in Spanish) President José Cajigas Romero announced Wednesday an agreement to begin a formal negotiation process regarding the Classification and Compensation Plan, thus calling off the strike called by the union.

“I am a career employee of the Authority. I have been employed here for the past 15 years and have held various positions within the corporation,” González Delgado said in a written statement. “Therefore, I sympathize with the feelings of our employees, and I have always sought to ensure that they not only have better working conditions but also the necessary tools to perform their jobs more efficiently.”

The meeting between the two parties took place on Wednesday at the Department of Labor and Human Resources with the participation of a mediator. There, the UIA leadership and PRASA management discussed the workers’ demands and agreed to begin a series of meetings to negotiate the terms of the plan.

As agreed, once an agreement is reached between the parties, it must be submitted again to the Financial Oversight and Manage-

ment Board for evaluation according to established procedures.

As part of the agreement, PRASA will make payments corresponding to Feb. 25, 26 and 27. For its part, the UIA agreed not to carry out any concerted actions such as strikes or demonstrations while negotiations are underway.

“Reaching this agreement is a good start to a relationship that will benefit the Authority’s employees and the people of Puerto Rico,” Cajigas Romero said in a written statement. “We reiterate our commitment to maintaining open communication and a goodfaith dialogue while both parties are engaged in this process.”

PREPA retirement system asks bankruptcy court to keep pension charge in place, block local court suit to repeal it

By THE STAR STAFF

The retirement system for employees of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) is urging the federal Title III bankruptcy court to block an attempt by consumers to restart a class-action lawsuit that seeks to invalidate the energy regulator’s provisional “Pension Charge,” a fee added to electricity bills to pay for PREPA retirees’ pensions.

In a filing submitted Tuesday, the PREPA Employees Retirement System (SREAEE by its initials in Spanish) argued that allowing the local court case to proceed would jeopardize crucial pension funding and disrupt PREPA’s ongoing restructuring under the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), the federal law governing Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy-like process.

The underlying lawsuit — filed in the Puerto Rico Court of First Instance — asks a judge to declare the pension charge illegal, stop its collection, and order refunds, interest, penalties and attorneys’ fees.

Petitioners said that 100% of the money collected from the charge flows directly to SREAEE. The charge was approved by the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) as a temporary rider on

In a filing submitted to the federal Title III bankruptcy court this week, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Employees Retirement System argued that allowing a local court case that seeks to invalidate the island energy regulator’s provisional “Pension Charge” -- a fee added to electricity bills to pay for authority retirees’ pensions -- to proceed would jeopardize crucial pension funding and disrupt the authority’s ongoing restructuring. (Facebook via Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica)

electricity bills while the regulator completes a long-term rate-setting process.

The SREAEE says that because the charge funds retiree pensions, any order halting or nullifying it would cause “immediate, irreparable harm” to thousands of former PREPA workers who depend on monthly pension checks.

The case moved toward a class certification hearing in 2025, but defendants — including

the SREAEE — asked to dismiss it, arguing that PREPA and other parties were missing. The plaintiffs then amended their complaint to add PREPA.

Once PREPA was named as a defendant, the Financial Oversight and Management Board invoked PROMESA’s automatic stay, which halts litigation that could affect PREPA’s restructuring. The local court subsequently froze the case.

Petitioners then filed an “urgent motion” in federal court asking for a carveout from the automatic stay so the class action could resume.

In its opposition, the SREAEE says the request has no legal basis. It argues that the lawsuit directly targets a PREPA-related revenue mechanism, making it inseparably linked to the Title III case; that any injunction or refund order would disrupt PREPA’s finances during a delicate restructuring process; that rate-setting and pension-funding issues fall first within the PREB’s jurisdiction, not the court’s; that the lawsuit is premature, because the pension charge is part of a provisional fee and the agency has not issued a final rate order and that the case may ultimately be dismissed, making it inefficient and inappropriate to lift the stay.

The filing emphasizes that the pension charge exists to stabilize funding for retiree

pensions — one of the central challenges in PREPA’s bankruptcy, now in its ninth year.

Consumers argue that the charge has produced more than $180 million in collections and constitutes an unconstitutional taking. They say the federal court should act quickly so the state court can rule on their claims.

But the SREAEE counters that consumers’ alleged economic harm is reversible, while pensioners would face catastrophic and immediate consequences if the revenue stream were halted.

They also challenged plaintiffs’ reliance on a 2019 First Circuit case, arguing the pension charge is part of PREPA’s rate structure — not a separate trust — and therefore falls squarely within the Title III court’s jurisdiction.

The Title III court will decide whether to modify the automatic stay, a rare step reserved for situations where outside litigation would not interfere with the restructuring. The SREAEE maintains that the case at hand does the opposite.

If the court denies the motion, the local class action will remain frozen unless and until PREPA’s Title III process concludes or the PREB issues a final rate ruling that changes the legal landscape.

Governor submits 6 prosecutor appointments to Legislature

By THE STAR STAFF

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón has submitted six new appointments to the Puerto Rico Senate for evaluation, according to records filed this week with the Senate Secretariat.

She also issued two additional appointments to an examining board whose members assume their roles immediately, as they do not require legislative confirmation.

The governor designated attorneys Natalí G. Díaz Matos, Verónica Ortiz Gil de Lamadrid and Emanuel Ramos Martínez as Assistant Prosecutors I. She also recommended the promotions of attorneys Juan Ayala, Melvin Pérez and Frances Bravo to the position of Assistant Prosecutor II.

According to information gathered by the STAR, Díaz Matos is a graduate of Inter-American University School of Law, where she completed her juris doctor between 2017 and 2020 and previously served as treasurer of ANED (the acronym for the student organization associated

with the Puerto Rico Bar Association).

She has professional experience with the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company, or PRIDCO, and has represented the island prosecutor’s office in criminal proceedings, including serving as the prosecuting attorney in a 2025 case before the Bayamón Superior Court.

Ortiz Gil de Lamadrid brings significant experience from her role as a special prosecutor at the island Justice Department, where she has handled cases involving domestic violence, sexual abuse and child abuse since 2021.

Her background also includes legal practice at Watts Guerra LLC, paralegal work in New York, experience in the insurance sector, and key participation in post-Hurricane Maria disaster-recovery logistics across 55 municipalities.

She has also appeared in domestic-violence proceedings before the Bayamón Superior Court.

Ramos Martínez studied at the University of Puerto Rico between 2012 and 2021, and

has served on the Revista Jurídica at the law school, demonstrating experience in legal research and academic analysis.

His professional profile reflects a strong academic foundation, though fewer publicly documented prosecutorial roles prior to this appointment.

In the two appointments that take effect immediately, Alan M. Cruz Nieves and Salvador López Cardec were appointed to the Examining Board of Automotive Technicians and Mechanics.

The board was created under Act No. 40 of May 25, 1972, which regulates the automotive technician profession -- defined as individuals with full knowledge and mastery of the technical processes required to diagnose, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions,

and other essential vehicle components. The law also defines automotive mechanics as practitioners skilled in repairing and adjusting key systems such as electrical, bodywork, radiator systems and catalytic exhaust systems.

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón made a half-dozen new appointments this week to fill Assistant Prosecutor I and II positions. (X via x.com/Justicia_PR)

PREB extends deadlines to resolve disputes between PREPA and clean energy project developers

By THE STAR STAFF

Puerto Rico’s accelerated push toward renewable energy advanced this week as the Puerto Rico En ergy Bureau (PREB) issued new directives, granted confidential treatment to multiple filings and extended negotiation deadlines amid ongoing disputes between the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) and several proponents of renewable energy project developers.

The actions are part of a broader effort following Ex ecutive Order OE‑2025‑047, signed on Sept. 22, 2025 by Gov. Jenniffer González Colón. The order expanded Puerto Rico’s energy emergency declaration and autho rized extraordinary measures to accelerate the review and approval of renewable energy and energy‑storage projects eligible for federal Investment Tax Credits under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA). In response, the PREB issued guidelines on Sept. 26, 2025, directing PREPA to expedite the acquisition process for renewable resources.

After initial procedural delays, the PREB approved a group of renewable and storage projects on Dec. 30, 2025, instructing PREPA to negotiate contracts with selected pro ponents and submit draft agreements for final regulatory review within 10 business days. A subsequent order on Jan. 16 of this year reinforced the timeline by establishing Feb. 15 as the deadline for completing negotiations and requiring PREPA to submit updated status reports every five days until the negotiation process concluded.

On Feb. 6, 2026, the PREB ordered PREPA to notify project proponents that were not selected in December that they had three days to submit improved pricing proposals for their previously submitted projects. The PREB emphasized that, pursuant to its Jan. 16 Resolution, contracts were still expected on or before Feb. 15 unless both parties requested an extension.

One of the earliest responses came from Yabucoa Energy LLC, which filed a motion on Feb. 18 explaining that it had never received a formal determination on its proposal but had been invited through the Power Advo cate platform to submit improved pricing. Yabucoa stated that it requested clarification from PREPA on Feb. 9 and provided revised pricing at that time. The company added that its filing was intended to keep the PREB informed of

the status of its shovel‑ready battery energy storage project. Yabucoa requested provisional confidential treatment for its correspondence, which it said included commercially sensitive information. The PREB later granted the request and allowed 10 days for Yabucoa to submit a supporting legal memorandum.

Meanwhile, PREPA filed a motion on Feb. 20 describ ing its progress with three unnamed project proponents. PREPA reported that negotiations with Proponents 1 and 2 were ongoing, but it had been unable to reach agree ment with Proponent 3. PREPA submitted a draft contract with comments for the PREB’s review, asserting that the proponent’s requested changes substantially deviated from the Tranche 4 model contract. PREPA asked the PREB for guidance on how to resolve the outstanding issues and requested confidential treatment for certain exhibits, citing the presence of deliberative materials.

On Feb. 23, Proponent 3 filed its own motion, claiming that it had participated diligently in negotiations and had submitted revisions and improved pricing, but arguing that PREPA had not provided a complete record to the PREB. The proponent asked regulators to intervene by addressing disputed contractual provisions and reviewing its proposed revisions. The PREB noted, however, that the motion lacked supporting documentation.

In a follow‑up filing on Feb. 26, Proponent 3 argued that PREPA’s earlier submission included only its revisions to the Energy Storage Services Agreement and excluded its revisions to the Purchase Power and Operation Agreement, its improved pricing offer, and responses to PREPA’s com ments. Proponent 3 contended that those omissions left the record incomplete and requested that the PREB direct PREPA to meet with it immediately to address remaining contractual issues and explore alternative proposals.

PREPA submitted another motion on Feb. 27, reporting that Proponent 1 had failed to respond to a key inquiry and had not provided adequate justification for proposed con tract changes, making finalizing negotiations impossible. PREPA submitted the draft contract with comments and again requested guidance. In contrast, PREPA informed the PREB that it had reached substantial agreement with Proponent 2 and submitted a minimally redlined contract for review.

On March 2, Yabucoa Energy filed the required legal memorandum supporting its request for confidential treatment.

After reviewing the filings, the PREB granted confiden tial designation to all the referenced exhibits. The PREB acknowledged that PREPA had been unable to reach an agreement with Proponent 1 and granted both parties an additional three days to attempt a resolution, stating that if no agreement was achieved, there would be nothing for the PRE to rule on. It also confirmed that Proponent 2 had reached agreement with PREPA and that the submitted contract was under review.

Regarding Proponent 3, the PREB found potential for progress and ordered PREPA and the proponent to meet within three days to attempt to resolve outstanding mat ters. The PREB instructed PREPA to submit any resulting agreement immediately after the meeting or within the same three‑day period. Regulators also reminded PREPA that it must notify the PREB even if negotiations fail and warned that noncompliance could result in fines under Article 6.36 of Act 57‑2014.

With Puerto Rico’s renewable energy transition tied to both local policy mandates and federal incentives, the coming days will be pivotal in determining whether the accelerated contracting timeline can be met.

Man killed after armed individuals forced their way into ambulance

By THE STAR STAFF

A62 year old man was killed Wednesday morning inside an ambulance, after armed individuals forced their way into the emergency vehicle and shot him a second time, according to police.

The victim, Ramón Ramos Nicole, had been released from prison in January after serving a

25 year sentence for rape and robbery. He had recently returned to live at the Las Margaritas public housing complex in Santurce, where the attack occurred.

The initial shooting was reported at 8:51 a.m., when Ramos Nicole was struck by gunfire on the grounds of the housing complex. Municipal para medics arrived and began treating him, placing him inside an ambulance to stabilize his condition.

However, while medical personnel were attending to him, armed assailants stormed into the ambulance and shot him again, killing him on the scene. Investigators said some residents in the community had viewed Ramos Nicole with suspicion following his release.

Authorities are examining multiple possible motives, including the possibility of revenge.

Agents from the Barrio Obrero Precinct, mu

nicipal police officers, and personnel from the Intelligence Division and the Criminal Investiga tions Corps responded to the scene. Preliminary accounts indicate that witnesses saw one or two individuals running from the ambulance imme diately after the shots were fired.

The killing marks the 84th homicide reported so far this year five fewer than during the same period last year, according to reports.

Congress splits over Iran war as Senate faces a vote

By ROBERT JIMISON and MEGAN MINEIRO

Adivided Congress is deeply split over the Trump administration’s large-scale military campaign against Iran on the eve of a Senate vote on the matter, after President Donald Trump and top officials have offered a head-snapping series of shifting justifications for the conflict.

Members of the House and Senate emerged from classified briefings with top administration officials on Tuesday with divergent assessments of the case they had made for war, falling almost entirely along party lines.

Democrats said the president and his team had failed to articulate an imminent threat to justify acting without consulting Congress, while Republicans largely rallied behind the president’s decision — though some warned their support could waver should the conflict expand.

“I am truly worried about mission creep,” Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the minority leader, said as he exited a classified briefing with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Gen. Dan Caine, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He said the closed-door meeting was “very unsatisfying” and that the administration had “different answers every day” about why the president ordered the strikes on Iran.

Republicans largely praised the operation, which they said prior presidents had been unwilling to initiate to eliminate the threat posed by Iran. Some warned that a prolonged military campaign could risk eroding that backing.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters amid closed-door briefings for members of Congress on the ongoing conflict with Iran, at the Capitol in Washington, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. A divided Congress was deeply split over the Trump administration’s large-scale military campaign against Iran on the eve of a Senate vote on the matter, after President Trump and top officials have offered a head-snapping series of shifting justifications for the conflict. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

“I’ve never felt better about how this ends,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who emerged from the briefing before it concluded lauding the administration’s actions and rationale.

The partisan rift was on display ahead of a Senate vote expected on Wednesday, and a similar one planned in the House on Thursday, on measures that would curb Trump’s power to continue using military

force in Iran without explicit authorization from Congress. Both were expected to fail given almost unanimous Republican opposition.

But the debate was likely to give voice to a deep well of anxiety and uncertainty on Capitol Hill about Trump’s decision, without consulting the legislative branch, to start what he and his advisers have characterized as a potentially open-ended conflict in the Middle East.

As he arrived for a second day of closed-door meetings with lawmakers on Tuesday, Rubio said the United States was preparing to intensify attacks on Iran in the coming days. He warned Americans in the region about the risk of retaliatory strikes, urging them to leave as airports closed and embassy staff members were evacuated.

A day after asserting that the decision to strike Iran was driven primarily by Israel’s plan to attack the country, leaving U.S. interests vulnerable to retaliation, Rubio walked back that rationale. He said Tuesday that Trump had determined that the threat posed by Iran’s growing weapons arsenal constituted an imminent danger to Americans in the region.

But in a legally mandated letter to Congress, Trump asserted that he ordered the sweeping airstrikes to advance national interests and eliminate Iran as a global threat, contradicting his own officials’ claims of an imminent threat. The letter said the attack aimed to “neutralize Iran’s malign activities.”

Several lawmakers exited the closeddoor briefing expressing deep skepticism about the rationale.

“We got no additional information on what the imminent threat was,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said. “There were a lot of references to the 47 years of Iran being a problem. That is not imminent. That is in the past. Imminent means immediate threat to the U.S.”

Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., said that administration officials had “pushed back on the idea that Israel was calling the timing. But then they kind of said that Israel was calling the timing. So it was all very incoherent.”

Republican leaders struggled to echo the administration’s conflicting explanations. On Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters after an initial classified briefing for congressional leaders with Rubio that the “great concern” was that, in the wake of an Israeli attack, U.S. troops would have been the target of Iranian retaliatory attacks.

“We would have suffered staggering losses,” Johnson said. “And if we had waited to respond, before acting first, then those losses would have been far greater.”

But on Tuesday, he echoed Rubio’s new explanation, telling reporters: “This is really a very simple matter. It’s about the building of ballistic missiles. That’s what Iran was engaged in. And they were doing it at a speed and at a scale that was exceeding the ability of our regional allies to respond appropriately. This created an imminent and serious threat.” He made no mention of Israel.

Still, even as they prepared to vote against the measure to rein in Trump’s war powers, some Republicans suggested their position could shift if the military action expanded or dragged on.

“I will be a no for now, but if this thing goes beyond a few weeks, I’m going to have a lot more concerns,” Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said after the briefing Tuesday. She added that her concerns would grow if U.S. troops were deployed on the ground in Iran, but noted, “That’s not where we are today. That’s not what I heard in the briefing.”

Trump says he will endorse in Texas Senate race

By TIM BALK and REID J. EPSTEIN

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would soon pick a candidate to endorse in the Texas Senate primary runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton — and called on whomever he doesn’t pick to drop out. In a social media post, Trump did not specify when he’d announce an endorsement but stressed that Republicans must hold on to the seat in November.

The winner off the runoff, set for May 26, will face James Talarico, a state lawmaker and seminarian who won the Democratic primary, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett. “We’re about to take back Texas,” he said in a statement Wednesday, projecting confidence about a seat Democrats are hoping to flip in a bid to take control of the Senate.

The Texas Senate primaries were the marquee contests Tuesday night, but there were other notable races in the state: Rep. Al Green, a brash 11-term Democrat known for acts of protest at Trump’s State of the Union speeches, was headed to his own runoff with a newcomer to Congress, Rep. Christian Menefee, according to The Associated Press.

The generational clash between Green, 78, and Menefee, 37, comes after the two representatives were effectively drawn in the summer into the same Houston-area district. A third Democrat on the ballot, Amanda Edwards, prevented either candidate from reaching the outright majority needed to advance to a general election under Texas’ electoral system. Their runoff was taking shape just as the dust was settling from the Democratic Senate primary. Crockett, who conceded Wednesday after a race marred by voter confusion, said in a statement that the party “must remain united because this is bigger than any one person.”

Earlier Wednesday, it had not been clear whether Crockett would concede immediately after The Associated Press called the race for Talarico or whether a last-minute legal fight over Dallas County’s voting procedures would slow

Democrats’ pivot to the general election. Crockett had told supporters at her elec tion party Tuesday night that people had “been disenfranchised” in Dallas County.

called Talarico and left him a voicemail message congratulating him on his victory. Talarico received the message around 6:30 a.m. local time, according to his campaign.

The New York Times, Crockett wrote that she would not commit to campaigning with Talarico, and that party officials needed to ensure every primary vote was counted or risk alienating her supporters.

lican race in Texas, Cornyn, the embattled incumbent, was headed for a May runoff against Paxton, the state’s scandal-plagued attorney general, after neither candidate won the outright majority needed to ad vance under the state’s electoral system. Rep. Wesley Hunt finished a distant third. — Dallas voting: After new rules about locations caused voter confusion in Dallas County, the ballot-counting process was plunged into uncertainty by a pair of court rulings Tuesday. First a state district judge ordered county polling stations to remain open for two extra hours. Then the Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked the lower-court ruling and ordered that officials separate any ballots that came in during the extended period.

— Photo finish in North Carolina: The primary race for the state Senate seat in North Carolina held by Phil Berger, widely considered the most powerful Republican elected official in the state, remained too close to call Tuesday night, according to The Associated Press.

— Gonzales investigation: The House Ethics Committee said Wednesday it would investigate Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas, who is in a runoff for his House seat after allegations that he had coerced a sexual relationship with a staff member who later died by suicide. Gonzales failed to get 50% of the vote in a Republican primary against Brandon Herrera, a hardline conservative, YouTuber and gun rights advocate.

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Trump struck Iran because he sensed weakness

By ROSS DOUTHAT

Let’s think about the Iran war in the light of Donald Trump’s career to date. What has made him so historically significant, so effective as a politician in spite of all his sins and faults, so enduring and dominant in the American political landscape? One thing especially: an incredible instinct for the weaknesses of enemies and rivals, a willingness to tear away what looks like strength to reveal the rot beneath, an eye for the main chance and an appetite for conquest.

The Republican establishment in 2016 offered a case study in the vulnerabilities that he exploits: a party elite that had been discredited by the Iraq War and the financial crisis but didn’t fully realize it, a cadre of politicians who were easily unmanned by insults and braggadocio, a long list of names who staked out high-minded opposition and then inexorably bent the knee.

The same pattern prevailed in his defeat of Hillary Clinton’s complacent campaign and then his post-2020 comeback against a political establishment that constrained him for a while but allowed itself to be hollowed out by radicalism. And the scene at his second inaugural, where lords of industry who once participated eagerly in the resistance lined up to pay him homage, was the perfect capstone: He had taken their measure all along. Which left only the world to conquer.

It was obvious enough in Trump’s first term that he was not really a dove or an isolationist. But the second term has made it clear that the recurring Trumpian arguments for foreign policy

“Let’s think about the Iran war in the light of Donald Trump’s career to date,” writes New York Times columnist Ross Douthat. (Shannon Lin/The New York Times)

restraint should be understood primarily as rhetorical bludgeons against his neoconservative and liberal opponents that, having served their purpose, can be discarded when new opportunities appear. Likewise his impulse for deal making should be understood as just one means of power projection, whose pleasures are milder than the thrill of seeing geopolitical rivals humiliated or captive or simply dead.

Finally, Trump senses a window of opportunity created by advances in military technology, with the earlier strikes on Iran and the raid in Venezuela as proofs of concept, which make it possible to conduct a kind of fatal surgery on an adversary’s leadership class. It’s not shock and awe; it’s drone strike and assassinate. The hope is that this new combination can produce a more tractable elite without the necessity of Iraq-style occupation and counterinsurgency.

Obviously there is more to the story here than just Trump’s instincts. But I think it makes sense to put them at the center of the story, rather than Israeli influence or Saudi pressure (real as those are), the residual power of a baby boomer conservatism that took shape during the Iran hostage crisis or the supposed tendency of right-wing nationalists to look abroad for splendid little wars when domestic politics aren’t going their way.

Put another way, the reason that some of these forces matter is that they dovetail with Trump’s instincts. Trump identifies with the Israelis and Saudis and is a baby boomer for whom the idea of settling unfinished Cold War business, from Tehran to Havana, has a special historical appeal. He is the key agent here, the central historical character, and the right-wing nationalism he leads and shapes is clearly just being brought along for the ride, voicing much less enthusiasm and more obvious dissension than George W. Bush’s conservative movement ever showed during his Middle East wars.

Take away Trump’s raw instinct, his belief that he has taken the measure of the world in the same way he once took the measure of the Republican establishment, and the pro-war coalition — already a minority of the country in most polls — would unravel tomorrow.

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So what does his eye for weakness see in Iran? First, a regime that has seen its networks of regional power ruthlessly dismantled over the past few years, primarily by Israeli operations, and that has the same government as in the 1980s but a drastically different domestic situation — with far less religious zeal and far less legitimacy for the clerical regime. (Note that this sense of Iranian weakness is a very different rationale for war from the argument about imminent military danger that Trump’s subordinates feel obliged to offer to Congress and the press.)

Second, Trump senses a larger weakness in the quasi-axis arrayed against the American imperium. During Joe Biden’s administration it felt as if Russia, Iran and China were all acting in a kind of loose concert, probing and testing and attacking. But these powers are not actually allied with one another, and when one is imperiled, the others do not necessarily rush to its defense. Still less are they loyal to their client states, whether in Latin America or the Middle East. So the Russian quagmire in Ukraine becomes an opportunity to knock off the Assad regime in Syria. The Chinese and Russians do not bestir themselves in defense of Venezuela (or, tomorrow, Cuba). And Iran in its weakness doesn’t have a powerful authoritarian alliance to back it up. It’s just a wobbly dictatorship that, if toppled, leaves the anti-American world order weaker than before.

And therein lies one obvious potential future, in which the Iran war is the moment when the Trumpian instinct for weakness finally and fatefully misjudges. This is the pattern of many historical conquerors: The long run of success yields the inevitable hubris, and the grand career ends with a grand debacle and would-be successors reaching for the knife.

I imagine that Trump thinks (or intuits, if you prefer) that he can avoid that fate as long as he never fully invades a country, that the high-tech air-war strategy inherently limits the downside risks of hubris.

But the dark path here — a half-collapsed Iran fighting a decentralized war against its neighbors, a suppurating crisis that will be blamed on Israel by the further right and left alike — seems bad enough to pin Trump down in Bush territory for the remainder of his term. “We destroyed their nuclear program” will not be enough of a justification in his own coalition, let alone the country as a whole.

No. Success now requires some version, however unique to the Iranian situation, of the Venezuelan endgame, in which a somewhat friendlier regime holds power and conducts negotiations and keeps the lid on chaos.

I think Trump believes that’s what this war will achieve. Soon we’ll know if his instincts have one more victory in them or if nemesis is finally here.

Avanza en Morovis la reconstrucción de su plaza pública

con $5.2 millones de inversión

POR EL STAR STAFF

MOROVIS – La alcaldesa de Morovis, Carmen Maldonado González, informó que los trabajos de remodelación de la plaza pública Juan Evangelista Rivera continúan tal como proyectado. “El 12 de septiembre de 2025 informamos sobre el inicio del proyecto, y queremos que el público moroveño y los visitantes sepan del progreso del proyecto. La misión es promover actividades comerciales, cívicas y culturales, comp parte de los programas de recuperación”

La obra, que tendrá un costo de $5,274,084, tiene su origen en $5,214,999.33 de los fondos de recuperación CDBG-DR (Community Development Block Grant), bajo el Programa de Revitalización de la Ciudad, mientras que $59,084.67 corresponden a fondos de la Agencia

federal para Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA).

“En resumen, el proyecto consiste en mejoras a la plaza, para promover mayor actividad comercial, cívica y cultural. Se trabaja en las mejoras geométricas, pintura, reparaciones de piso, añadir fuente e iluminación, paisajismo, nueva concha acústica y techo de membrana tensada. Definitivamente vamos a potenciar el flujo de visitantes, lo que redundará en beneficios para los comerciantes ubicados en el centro urbano moroveño”, detalló la alcaldesa.

Las labores de mejoras, que se espera se concluyan a fines de este año, crearán 118 empleos, 54 de ellos de forma directa, dependiendo de las condiciones climáticas. “Esta plaza, frente a nuestro Centro de Gobierno Rafael Hernández Colón y Casa Alcaldía, desde siempre, ha sido corazón y punto de encuentro de nuestra gen-

te. Con este proyecto arquitectónico le añadimos vida y proyección al centro urbano, creando un espacio moderno, inclusivo y funcional, que a la vez honra nuestra historia y tradiciones”, añadió la alcaldesa.

Todo listo para la 18ª edición del Puerto Rico Open

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RÍOGRANDE – Con todo listo para el inicio del Puerto Rico Open 2026, la directora ejecutiva de la Compañía de Turismo de Puerto Rico (CTPR), Willianette Robles Cancel, anunció junto al director del torneo, Matt Truax, los detalles finales de la 18ª edición del evento, durante un recorrido previo al comienzo de la competencia en el Grand Reserve Golf Club de Río Grande.

El torneo, que se celebrará del 5 al 8 de marzo de 2026, forma parte del calendario oficial del PGA TOUR y de la FedEx Cup, proyectando a Puerto Rico como sede de eventos deportivos de alto nivel y reafirmando el crecimiento del turismo deportivo en la Isla.

“En la Compañía de Turismo estamos entusiasmados con el inicio de la 18ª edición del Puerto Rico Open, un evento que impulsa el turismo deportivo en la Isla, en línea con la visión de la gobernadora Jenniffer González Colón. Este torneo proyecta un impacto económico estimado de

$12 millones, alrededor de 2,500 cuartos/noche y cerca de 2,000 empleos locales, fortaleciendo a Puerto Rico como destino de clase mundial y reafirmando que contamos con la infraestructura y el talento para celebrar eventos deportivos de gran magnitud”, expresó Robles Cancel.

El Puerto Rico Open 2026 contará con una bolsa de premios de $4 millones, recaudos contributivos estimados en $700,000, una inversión de $1.8 millones en producción televisiva y un presupuesto operativo local de aproximadamente $2 millones.

Este año, el Puerto Rico Open vuelve a recibir destacados jugadores del PGA Tour, incluyendo al boricua Rafa Campos. En representación del talento de la Isla también participarán los puertorriqueños Chris Nido, Evan Peña y Reinaldo Simoni, quienes tendrán la oportunidad de competir ante su público en uno de los escenarios más importantes del golf profesional.

“Celebrar la 18ª edición del Puerto Rico Open es motivo de gran orgullo, ya que el torneo se ha consolidado

como una plataforma de exposición global para Puerto Rico y para las futuras estrellas del golf, jugadores que encuentran en Puerto Rico un escenario excepcional para adelantar sus carreras. Más allá del golf, este evento ofrece entretenimiento para toda la familia, donde residentes y visitantes pueden disfrutar juntos de una experiencia inolvidable”, expresó Matt Truax, director del Puerto Rico Open.

El Puerto Rico Open posiciona a la Isla en el mapa mundial del golf con aproximadamente 19 horas de cobertura en vivo a través del Golf Channel, proyectando a la Isla en múltiples mercados internacionales y alcanzando millones de televidentes.

En sus 18 años de trayectoria, este torneo ha consolidado a Puerto Rico como sede de eventos deportivos de calibre mundial. Este año regresa a su escenario frente al mar, enmarcado por las montañas de El Yunque, integrando además una oferta familiar con gastronomía y entretenimiento en vivo.

By MANOHLA DARGIS

The mix of yuks and the yucks in “Scream 7” aren’t as tasty as other great tastes that taste great together, but after 30 years, this seemingly unkillable series hasn’t entirely bled out. That’s about the only genuine surprise in this latest addition to a franchise that started in 1996 and has been regularly exhumed, refurbished and exploited, leading to hits and misses as well as a TV spinoff, spoofs (“Scary Movie”), conventions, merchandise and scholarly deep dives. In genre terms, the “Scream” movies are commonly classed as slasher movies, even if the franchise’s apparent indestructibility aligns it with other cinema undead.

“Scream 7” arrives amid a light fog of nostalgia (much like its opening scene) simply because it serves as somewhat of a reunion for some of the cycle’s more frequent participants, including writer Kevin Williamson and star Neve Campbell. (Both

with big picture windows, but she’s a modern woman and a fan, and so she rattles off a few films, Craven’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street” included. Slam, bam, goodbye, ma’am.

Campbell’s character, Sidney Prescott, turned out to be made of tougher stuff and managed to successfully, if temporarily, vanquish the creepy stranger, Ghostface. One of the genre’s more enduringly iconic masked villains, Ghostface carved out his place in horror’s annals with an apparently endless supply of well-honed knives, a black robe and an eerie white mask that evokes Edvard Munch’s 1893 expressionist painting, “The Scream.” It’s hard to keep a good ghoul down, so it’s no surprise that Ghostface is back for more slaughter and more jousting with the redoubtable Sidney in “Scream 7,” which at once revisits the franchise’s greatest hits, tries to reenergize its formula and suggests possible future additions.

skipped No. 6, though his name was still attached.) Williamson also directed this movie (he shares a writing credit with Guy Busick), his first time in that capacity, and he’s brought along some other friends, notably Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard and David Arquette. They’re joined by the customary support team of fresh and familiar faces, who together fulfill the usual franchise duties by cracking wise, arousing suspicion and dying in an elaborately lurid fashion.

A large part of the ghoulishly ticklish fun of the first “Scream” was how nimbly director Wes Craven balanced genuine scares with the self-reflexive wit of Williamson’s inaugural screenplay. By the time that the first movie opened, the slasher genre seemed to have entered its senescence, its glory gory days of the 1970s safely past. A new subgenre era started soon after Drew Barrymore’s character answers the phone, and a creepy-sounding stranger asks her what her favorite scary movie is. She might be alone in a large, isolated house

The results are, by turns, amusing and lightly scary, though never truly surprising. Sidney has settled down in Pine Grove, a generic small town so quaintly old-fashioned that it even has a movie theater on its main drag. (There’s a horror flick on the marquee, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” a hat tip to another slasher series.) At least outwardly, Sidney seems to have a happy life, complete with a husband, Mark (Joel McHale), and a teenage daughter, Tatum (Isabel May). Two other children are conveniently away visiting a relative, presumably because they’re too young to meet the kind of entertainingly disgusting death that this series requires. Tatum’s circle of friends, on the other hand, easily meet the slasher age requirement.

After an overlong opener that’s heavy on the meta-madness, Williamson settles into a groove with a story that riffs on the first film while gleefully amping its ick factor. The plasma flows more easily than the movie does amid the unnerving noises, shadowy rooms, pop-culture nods, self-aware winks and disposable characters, some of whom have apparently never watched a single horror movie or have ignored (naughty, naughty) the genre’s important lifesaving lessons. The youngsters are generally charming, though much of this movie’s enjoyment comes from just watching Campbell and Cox sync up like B-movie versions of Joan Crawford and Eve Arden in “Mildred Pierce,” just a couple of dames sitting and running down memory lane with laughs, shrieks and the kind of skill set that every woman should have.

‘Scream 7’: Rated R for slasher movie horror. Running time: 1 hour, 54 minutes. In theaters.

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US dollar surge since start of war on Iran unlikely to last, say FX strategists

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The U.S. dollar’s bounceback since the start of the U.S.-Israel war ⁠with ⁠Iran may be short-lived due to lingering doubts about the ⁠safe-haven appeal of U.S. assets, according to FX strategists polled by Reuters who broadly still expect two Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year.

Traders have been positioned short the dollar - meaning they expect it to fall - since December, with the currency down against a basket of currencies around 12% since the start of 2025. The greenback is up about 1.5% since Monday, in large part as short positions were covered, with surging oil prices triggering the move.

pect euro-dollar and various dollar crosses to trade choppily this year,” said Jane Foley, head of FX strategy at Rabobank.

“But is the dollar as safe as it used to be? Probably not, because if it was, we wouldn’t be having this ⁠debate ⁠over the last year or so in ⁠the first place,” she said.

The dollar rally this week has not been a typical “flight to safety” one, given short dollar positioning ahead of the war, which began early on Saturday.

“We had highlighted two weeks ago that some deleveraging signals were appearing in ⁠our flows data, perhaps partially linked to U.S.-Iran risk. It was therefore not surprising to see more such deleveraging Monday,” JP Morgan FX strategists wrote in a note this week.

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“Were dollar shorts to be more broadly covered back to flat ... this would imply support worth +1.5-2% to the dollar from current levels, though much of that depends on the trajectory of the new conflict.”

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Interest rate futures are no longer pricing a June Fed rate cut, lending some near-term support to ⁠the dollar, though contracts ⁠are still priced for roughly two cuts by year-end.

Most FX strategists in the monthly Reuters poll, which was almost entirely conducted this week after the first missiles dropped, broadly stuck to calls for the dollar to weaken.

Poll medians from 60 analysts showed the euro up about 2% to $1.18 at end-March. It was then predicted to rise to $1.19 in three months and $1.20 in six - medians broadly unchanged from last month.

“We haven’t changed our stance. We’re still continuing to ex-

Asked how positioning would shift by end-March, about half the currency strategists in the survey, 21 of 45, said there would not be much change, or shorts would increase. While 19 said net shorts ⁠would decrease, only five predicted a reversal to net longs.

While stocks have sold off across the globe this week, traditional safe-havens such as ⁠U.S. Treasuries have underperformed and gold, though still up about 20% this year, has slipped. Brent crude has jumped nearly 15% since Friday on concerns about supply disruptions and is now up around 37% in 2026.

Most emerging market currencies have broadly declined, particularly in Asia, hit by higher oil prices and rising bond yields. Survey medians suggest that weakness is likely to persist in coming months.

“EM and Latam currencies are suffering from risk-off exacerbation with the double whammy of higher oil and the new jump in real yields ... For now, more defensiveness is likely before any attempt of dip-buying,” said Alejandro Cuadrado, global head of FX and Latam Strategy at BBVA.

Markets also remain cautious given widespread uncertainty over which U.S. tariffs will eventually apply and when. Concerns about central bank independence have been only partly eased since Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next Fed Chair.

Forecasts a year out are reflecting heightened uncertainty. While the year-ahead median showed the euro strengthening to $1.21, the range of forecasts was about 18 cents, ⁠the joint-widest in Reuters polls since October.

US campaign in Iran is ‘far from over,’ Joint Chiefs chair says

By GREG JAFFE

Adevastating air campaign is pounding the Iranian military and leaving it nearly incapable of mounting any resistance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Wednesday.

“They are toast, and they know it, or at least soon enough, they will know it,” Hegseth said of the Iranian government and military.

Hegseth appeared alongside Gen. Dan Caine, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who offered a more modest assessment of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran that began Saturday.

“It’s still very early,” Caine said. “But the balance is shifting. We’ve always got to remember that these operations are complex, dangerous and far from over.”

So far the U.S. military has hit more than 2,000 targets, a barrage that appears to have severely degraded Iran’s ability to fight back by firing missiles at Israel, U.S. bases or other American allies in the region. The number of ballistic missiles fired by Iran is down 86% from the first day of fighting, Caine said.

The Iranian military’s ability to fire one-way attack drones, among its most potent weapons, also appears constrained. Such launches are down 73% from the opening days of the conflict, Caine said.

The destruction of Iran’s air defense should allow the Pentagon to bolster its attack by shifting away from standoff missiles, which are expensive and in relatively short supply, and using

Men pray in Tehran on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the site of a police station that was destroyed by a U.S.-Israeli airstrike. The U.S. military has hit more than 2,000 targets, a barrage that appears to have severely degraded Iran’s ability to fight back by firing missiles at Israel, U.S. bases or other American allies in the region. (Arash Khamooshi/The New York Times)

cheaper and more plentiful precision-guided gravity bombs.

“The throttle is coming up,” Caine said.

Hegseth and Caine declined to address responsibility for a strike on an Iranian girls’ school Saturday, which killed at least 175 people, many of them students. “All I can say is that we’re investigating, and that we, of course, never target civilian tar-

gets,” Hegseth said, adding that an investigation into the strike was continuing.

Many of the victims were attending class at the Shajarah Tayyebeh school, in the southern town of Minab, according to local health officials and Iranian state media. Several videos and images verified by The New York Times showed that at least half of the two-story building was destroyed in the explosion.

Hegseth also played a video of a U.S. attack submarine sinking an Iranian vessel in the Indian Ocean with a torpedo, the first such sinking of an enemy ship by U.S. forces since World War II. In total, the United States has destroyed 20 Iranian ships.

“We’ve taken control of Iran’s airspace and waterways without boots on the ground,” Hegseth said. “We control their fate.”

It remains murky, though, exactly how much longer the bombing will continue or how the war will end. Caine said the U.S. military’s objectives were clear: “Dismantle Iran’s ability to project power outside of its borders, both today and in the future.”

Less clear is what it will take to make that goal a reality. President Donald Trump has suggested that the goal of the operation is to replace the current Iranian government with one that is more moderate or, at a minimum, more willing to accede to his demands regarding nuclear enrichment, its missile capabilities and its funding of proxies in places like Lebanon and Yemen.

Spain’s leader, rejecting Iran war, escalates long feud with Trump

By JASON HOROWITZ

For more than a year, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain has positioned himself as the leader of Europe’s left-wing resistance to President Donald Trump. As Trump scaled up deportations, Sánchez gave migrants a pathway to residency. As the president championed American tech companies, Sánchez sought to restrict them. And this past weekend, Sánchez refused to let American warplanes use Spain as a launchpad for strikes on Iran, leading Trump to threaten to end trade with Spain.

On Wednesday, those tensions came to a head as Sánchez gave a special address to the nation in which he condemned the campaign against Iran and reiterated his refusal to participate, despite Trump’s threats of economic retaliation.

“We are not going to be accomplices to something that is bad for the world, simply because of fear of reprisals from some,” Sánchez said in the televised speech.

“It’s not even clear what the goals are of those who launched the first attack,” Sánchez added, referring to the United States and Israel.

Sánchez’s address from the Moncloa Palace in Madrid escalated the standoff between Trump and his most vocal Euro-

pean critic, who has sought a path different from the leaders of Britain, France and Germany, who issued a joint statement promising to help in defensive actions against Iran.

The speech came less than a day after Trump held a freewheeling briefing in the Oval Office, during which he threatened to inflict economic pain on Spain and dismissed Spanish restrictions on U.S. warplanes.

“We could use the base if we want,” Trump said. “We could just fly in and use it.”

President Emmanuel Macron of France called Sánchez on Wednesday to express solidarity, the French presidency said.

The contretemps between Washington and Madrid is the latest example of how Sánchez, facing political strife at home, has sought to distinguish his policies from those of Trump.

Sánchez has lamented Trump’s “unjustified and unfair” tariffs. He has described Trump’s plans to move Palestinians from the Gaza Strip as “immoral” and described Israel’s conduct there as “genocide.”

Spain, alone among NATO members, rejected Trump’s demand that they spend 5% of their budget on defense, with Sánchez calling the idea “incompatible with our worldview.” In July, he buddied up with some of Trump’s most prominent critics, including Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva.

Sánchez has also implicitly criticized Trump’s crackdown on immigrants — “Some leaders have chosen to hunt them down and deport them through operations that are both unlawful and cruel,” he wrote in a New York Times essay in February — and called the U.S. abduction of the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, a “terrible precedent” that promoted the “law of the jungle.”

For Sánchez, Trump is not only an ideological foe but a useful foil as the prime minister faces growing domestic problems.

Opinion polling shows that Sánchez is seen unfavorably by more than half the country. He controls less than half the seats in the Spanish parliament, hasn’t passed a budget in years, is losing regional elections and enduring corruption scandals. Sánchez has turned to foreign policy “to gain political leverage within Spain,” said Pablo Simón, a political analyst.

Trump’s reaction to Spain’s restrictions on U.S. warplanes, and the global attention it attracted, was “exactly what Sánchez wanted,” said Ramón González Férriz, an author and a columnist at El Confidencial, a Spanish news website. “He has been looking to create an open confrontation with Donald Trump,” who is unpopular in Spain, González Férriz added.

US opens military action in Ecuador against ‘terrorist organizations’

By ERIC SCHMITT and LUIS FERRÉSADURNÍ

The United States and Ecuador have launched joint military operations against “designated terrorist organizations” in the South American country, the Pentagon said Tuesday night, in what appeared to be a major expansion of the U.S. military’s unilateral strikes against boats in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific that the Trump administration has accused of carrying drugs.

U.S. Special Forces soldiers are advising and supporting Ecuadorian commandos on raids across the country against suspected drug shipment facilities and other drug-related sites, according to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss operational matters.

The Americans are not believed to be participating in the actual raids, but are helping the Ecuadorian troops plan their operations, and are providing intelligence and logistics support, the official said.

land security secretary, in Ecuador. Last year, Noboa sought to allow the United States to establish military bases in Ecuador, a measure that was resoundingly defeated by Ecuadorians in a referendum last November.

On Monday, after meeting with Donovan, Noboa said in a post on the social platform X that Ecuador was “launching a new phase against narco-terrorism and illegal mining.”

“In the month of March, we will conduct joint operations with our regional allies, including the United States,” he wrote. “The security of Ecuadorians is our priority, and we will fight to achieve peace in every corner of the country.”

Also attending the meeting was Rear Adm. Mark A. Schafer, the top commander of U.S. Special Forces in Latin America.

In a 30-second video released by the military’s Southern Command, a helicopter is seen taking off in early morning or dusk, flying over an area, then picking up soldiers. The U.S. official said the video depicted the first in what was expected to be a series of raids across the country, some with U.S. advisers nearby assisting, some with Ecuadorian forces only. In this instance, involving mostly Ecuadorian forces, the official said, it was unclear what the mission’s objective was or whether it was successful.

“The operations are a powerful example of the commitment of partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to combat the scourge of narco-terrorism,” the United States Southern Command said in a statement, which did not provide other details about the operations.

The White House did not immediately comment on the military activity. In a visit to Ecuador last September, Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly implied that the United States and Ecuador might conduct joint strikes.

Across Latin America, cartels have battled each other and authorities to produce cocaine and smuggle it to the United States. Ecuador, the world’s largest exporter of the drug, does not produce it, but serves as a trafficking route for criminal groups operating in Colombia and Peru.

On Monday, Southern Command posted footage of a visit by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the head of the command, with President Daniel Noboa and senior Ecuadorian officials in Quito, the capital, “to discuss

security cooperation and reaffirm the United States’ strong commitment to supporting the nation’s efforts to confront narco-terrorism and strengthen regional security.”

Donovan, whose command overseas operations in Latin America, said in a statement Tuesday that “we commend the men and women of the Ecuadorian armed forces for their unwavering commitment to this fight, demonstrating courage and resolve through continued actions against narco-terrorists in their country.”

Ecuador has emerged as a key South American ally of the United States since President Donald Trump returned to power in 2025 and kicked off a contentious campaign against supposed drug trafficking boats in Latin America.

Since early September, the United States has killed at least 150 people in 44 known strikes against boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific that the Trump administration has said, without providing evidence, are carrying drugs.

Legal specialists on the use of lethal force have said the strikes are illegal, extrajudicial killings, because the military cannot deliberately target civilians who do not pose an imminent threat of violence, even if they are suspected of engaging in criminal acts.

Noboa, who has centered his presidency on the use of military force to fight cartel violence that has led to a record number of homicides in the country, has sought to build a close alliance with Trump.

He has hosted Rubio and Kristi Noem, the home-

The raids come barely three weeks after Gen. Dan Caine, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, convened military leaders from around the Western Hemisphere in Washington to press for further coordination to fight drug trafficking and transnational criminal groups in the region. Since taking office, the Trump administration has made border security and drug interdiction a top priority of its national security policy.

March 5, 2026

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO

In re: THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERTO RICO, as representative of THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO, et al., Debtors.1

PROMESA

Title III No. 17 BK 3283-LTS (Jointly Administered)

NOTICE OF ENTRY OF ORDER GRANTING MOTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO FOR AN ORDER, PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTION 105 AND FEDERAL RULE OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE RULE 2002, (A) MODIFYING CERTAIN DEADLINES PERTAINING TO THE SPECIAL EDUCATION OFFER, AND (B) ESTABLISHING NOTICE PROCEDURES IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED SPECIAL EDUCATION INFORMATION REQUESTS THIS NOTICE RElATES TO (I) EACH MEMBER OF A FAMIlY UNIT (EACH INDIVIDUAllY A “ClAIMANT” AND TOGETHER “ClAIMANTS”), WHICH, FOR PURPOSES OF THE SPECIAl EDUCATION ClAIM PROCEDURES, SHAll INClUDE (A) CHIlDREN WHO WERE STUDENTS ENTITlED TO RECEIVE SPECIAl EDUCATION SERVICES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (THE “DOE”), BUT CONTEND THEY DID NOT RECEIVE SUCH ADEQUATE SPECIAl EDUCATION SERVICES DURING THE PERIOD UP TO AND INClUDING OCTOBER 31, 2016 (“CHIlDREN”) AND (B) lEGAl GUARDIANS, INClUDING, BUT NOT lIMITED TO, MOTHERS, FATHERS AND CARETAKERS OF SUCH STUDENTS WHO WERE ENTITlED TO RECEIVE SPECIAl EDUCATION SERVICES FROM THE DOE DURING THE PERIOD UP TO AND INClUDING OCTOBER 31, 2016 (“lEGAl GUARDIANS” AND TOGETHER WITH CHIlDREN, A “FAMIlY”), WHO TIMElY AND APPROPRIATElY FIlED PROOFS OF ClAIM IN THE TITlE III CASE OF THE COMMONWEAlTH (THE “COMMONWEAlTH’S TITlE III CASE”), EITHER THROUGH ClAIMS FIlED ON THEIR OWN BEHAlF, OR THROUGH ClAIMS FIlED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNSEl, WHICH REMAIN PENDING FOR RESOlUTION BEFORE THE TITlE III COURT, AND (II) ARE A PARTY TO THE CIVIl lITIGATION CAPTIONED ROSA lYDIA VÉlEZ AND OTHERS V. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CIVIl CASE NO. KPE-1980-1738 (THE “SPECIAl EDUCATION lITIGATION”), PENDING BEFORE THE SUPERIOR COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE OF SAN JUAN (THE “COMMONWEAlTH COURT”), OR TO ONE OF SEVERAl lITIGATIONS THAT WERE CONSOlIDATED WITH THE SPECIAl EDUCATION lITIGATION (THE “CONSOlIDATED SPECIAl EDUCATION lITIGATIONS”).

THIS NOTICE DOES NOT APPlY TO ANY ClAIMANT WHO HAS PREVIOUSlY RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED THIS SETTlEMENT OFFER PURSUANT TO THE SPECIAl EDUCATION ClAIM PROCEDURES. THE DEADlINE TO RESPOND (“RESPONSE”) TO THIS NOTICE IS APRIl 15, 2026 (THE “MODIFIED SUBMISSION DEADlINE”.)

Starting on February 13, 2025, a Settlement Offer of $25,000.00 was proposed to each Family, collectively. Responses to the proposed Settlement Offer were due by June 3, 2025.

The June 3, 2025 deadline to respond to the Settlement Offer proposed in accordance with the Special Education Claim Procedures disseminated by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has been extended to April 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) for certain parties, as further detailed below. Please review this notice carefully.

IF YOU FIlED A PROOF OF ClAIM IN CONNECTION WITH THE SPECIAl EDUCATION lITIGATION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU SHOUlD READ THIS NOTICE CAREFUllY AND DISCUSS IT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN ATTORNEY, YOU MAY WISH TO CONSUlT ONE.

If you have any questions, please contact Kroll by emailing puertoricoinfo@ra.kroll.com or by phone at (844) 822-9231 (toll free for U.S. and Puerto Rico) or (646) 486-7944 (for international callers), available 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) (Spanish available).

Background

On November 14, 1980, Ms. Rosa Lydia Vélez and eight other plaintiffs (the “Original Plaintiffs”), initiated litigation against the Puerto Rico Department of Education (the “DOE”) on behalf of a class of minors and parents of minors who participated in the DOE’s Special Education Program. Following decades of litigation and a multitude of procedural events, the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (the “Supreme Court”) determined that parents, guardians and caregivers of children enrolled in the Special Education Program in Puerto Rico, along with children, could present claims for damages in the Special Education Litigation. The Supreme Court issued a public edict explaining how to present claims and instructing any party who was seeking to prove his or her damages pursuant to the Special Education Litigation to do so on or before October 31, 2016.

On May 3, 2017, the Financial Oversight and Management Board for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (the “Oversight Board”) issued a restructuring certificate pursuant to PROMESA Sections 104(j) and 206, and filed a voluntary petition for relief for the Commonwealth pursuant to PROMESA Section 304(a), commencing a case under Title III, therefore. Shortly thereafter, the Commonwealth Court issued a judgment declaring the damages phase of the Special Education Litigation2 stayed pursuant to the Commonwealth’s Title III case.

Pursuant to an order, dated January 18, 2022 [ECF No. 19813] (the “Confirmation Order”), the Modified Eighth Amended Title III Plan of Adjustment for the Commonwealth or Puerto Rico, et al., dated January 14, 2022 [ECF No. 19784] (as amended, supplemented, or modified, the “Plan”), was confirmed by the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico (the “Court”).

The Effective Date of the Plan occurred on March 15, 2022, and the Notice of (A) Entry of Order Confirming Modified Eighth Amended Title III Plan of Adjustment of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, et al. Pursuant to Title III of PROMESA and (B) Occurrence of the Effective Date [ECF No. 20349] (the “Effective Date Notice”) was filed and served in connection therewith.3

On May 24, 2018, a master proof of claim, Proof of Claim No. 29477, was filed on behalf of all plaintiffs in the Special Education Litigation who agreed to be represented by Lead Counsel, Mr. José E. Torres Valentín (“Torres Valentín”) of Torres Valentín Estudio Legal, LLC (the “Vélez Master Claim), asserting liabilities arising from the complaint filed in the Special Education Litigation. In addition, approximately, 1,345 proofs of claim (the “Other Special Education Claims,” and together with the Vélez Master Claim, the “Special Education Claims”), were filed in the Commonwealth Title III Case by claimants who are parties to either the Special Education Litigation or the Consolidated Special Education Litigations, but who had opted not to be represented by Lead Counsel. In total, approximately 1,346 proofs of claim were filed by or on behalf of approximately 18,667 Claimants in the Special Education Litigation.

On February 10, 2025, the Commonwealth Court entered the Order Granting Motion of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for An Order, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Section 105 and Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure Rule 2002, Regarding Notice Procedures in Connection with Proposed Special Education Settlement [ECF No. 28846] (the “Special Education Procedures Order”), approving the dissemination and form of a Settlement Offer (the “Settlement Offer”) to (i) each Family who timely and appropriately filed a proof of claim in the Commonwealth’s Title III Case, either through claims filed on their own behalf, or through claims filed by their respective counsel, which remain pending for resolution before the Title III Court and (ii) are a party to the Special Education Litigation or the Consolidated Special Education Litigations. Settlement Offer

The Settlement Offer proposes each Family who properly and timely filed a proof of claim in the Commonwealth Title III Case on their own behalf, or through claims filed by their respective counsel, asserting liabilities in connection with the Special Education Litigation shall be granted an allowed claim collectively against the Commonwealth in the amount of $25,000.00, which such allowed claim will be treated in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Plan. Each Family will be granted an allowed claim in the amount of $25,000.00 collectively, with such amount to be distributed pro rata amongst the members of the Family associated with the relevant Special Education Claim and who accept the Settlement Offer. The Settlement Offer amount is not proposed on an individual basis to each member in the Family associated with the relevant Special Education Claim. Pursuant to the Plan, each Family will be treated as a holder of an allowed general unsecured claim, held against the Commonwealth, in Class 58 (CW General Unsecured Claims) and be entitled to recover its pro rata share of the CW GUC Recovery up to the GUC Recovery Cap. See Plan §§ 1.181, 1.261, 1.285, 62.1. Thus, the amount each Family will actually receive may NOT equal $25,000.00. By agreeing to accept the $25,000.00 allowed claim, Claimants agree to release the Commonwealth, including its agencies, related entities constituting the central government, as listed at ECF No. 2828, and its covered territorial instrumentalities, approved by the Oversight Board at its September 30, 2016 meeting (ECF No. 1299-15 in Case No. 17-3567), together with their respective current or former board members, directors, principals, agents, officers, employees, advisors and professionals, from any claim or cause of action, whether known, unknown, asserted or assertable directly or derivatively, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, in law, equity or otherwise, and whether asserted or unasserted, that arose, in whole or in part, prior to the Plan Effective Date, including, without limitation, claims arising from or relating to the Special Education Litigation. By choosing to reject the $25,000.00 allowed claim, Claimants forego the right to share pro rata in the recovery for a Family’s allowed general unsecured claim of $25,000.00 against the Commonwealth, and instead, will retain the right to pursue the claim in connection with the Commonwealth’s claims reconciliation process.

Unanimous acceptance of the Settlement Offer by all Claimants in a Family is not required. Each Claimant in a Family who chooses to accept the Settlement Offer will receive their pro rata share of the distribution in connection with the Settlement

Offer. Any Claimant in a Family who chooses to reject the Settlement Offer will forgo their ability to share pro rata in the distribution in connection with the Settlement Offer, and instead, will retain their right to pursue their claim in connection with the Commonwealth’s claims reconciliation process.

Modification of the Submission Deadline

Pursuant to the Order Granting Motion of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for an Order, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Section 105 and Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure Rule 2002, (A) Modifying Certain Deadlines Pertaining to the Special Education Offer, and (B) Establishing Notice Procedures In Connection with Proposed Special Education Information Requests [ECF No. 30518] (the “Modification Order”), the deadline for submitting a response to the Settlement Offer has been extended to 11:59 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) on April 15, 2026 (the “Modified Submission Deadline”).

IF YOU FIlED A PROOF OF ClAIM IN CONNECTION WITH THE SPECIAl EDUCATION lITIGATION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU SHOUlD READ THIS NOTICE CAREFUllY AND DISCUSS IT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN ATTORNEY, YOU MAY WISH TO CONSUlT ONE.

If you have any questions, please contact Kroll by emailing puertoricoinfo@ra.kroll.com or by phone at (844) 822-9231 (toll free for U.S. and Puerto Rico) or (646) 486-7944 (for international callers), available 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) (Spanish available).

When You Should Submit A Response

1. You did not previously submit any Response to the Settlement Offer.

2. You previously submitted a rejection to the Settlement Offer but now wish to submit an acceptance to the Settlement Offer. When You Should NOT Submit a Response

1. You should not submit a Response if you have previously accepted the Settlement Offer. All prior acceptances are final and a Response will not be considered if you have previously submitted an acceptance to the Settlement Offer.

2. You should not submit a Response if your claim is deemed resolved and allowed against the Commonwealth 3. The following Responses will not be counted:

a. Any Response that does not contain an election to accept or reject the Settlement Offer.

b. Any Response by the same family member that contains elections to accept and reject the Settlement Offer.

c. Any Response that is unsigned.

d. Any Response that is illegible or contains insufficient information to permit the identification of the Claimant.

e. Any Response that fails to include both the Claimant’s name and contact information requested in the Response.

f. Any Response that is received by Kroll after the Modified Submission Deadline.

g. Any Response submitted by a party that does not hold a Special Education Claim.

h. Any Response submitted by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmission other than Kroll’s dedicated online portal.

The Modified Submission Deadline is intended only to allow those Claimants who have not already accepted the Settlement Offer additional time to do so. For the avoidance of doubt, Claimants who have previously submitted a Response accepting the Settlement Offer will be deemed to have accepted the Settlement Offer and their Response accepting the Settlement Offer shall supersede any subsequent submission or revocation. For the avoidance of doubt, Claimants who have previously responded as rejecting the Settlement Offer are permitted to supersede and revoke any prior Response with an acceptance on or before the Modified Submission Deadline.

Where and How to Respond to the Settlement Offer

Upon completion of the below Settlement Offer form, every Response to the Settlement Offer should be submitted to Kroll. There are two methods that you can use to submit your Response to the Settlement Offer to Kroll:

1. Online Portal. To submit your Response electronically, you must complete and submit your Response to the Settlement Offer through Kroll’s dedicated, online portal (the “Online Portal”). To submit your Response through the Online Portal, access the Commonwealth’s restructuring website at https://cases.ra.kroll.com/puertorico, click on the “Settlement Offer” section of the website on the left-hand navigation panel and follow the instructions to submit your Response.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You will need your Unique ID# provided to you in your individualized Notice of Settlement Offer. To the extent you have not received a Unique ID# from Kroll, please contact Kroll by emailing puertoricoinfo@ra.kroll.com or by phone at (844) 822-9231 (toll free for U.S. and Puerto Rico) or (646) 486-7944 (for international callers), available 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) (Spanish available) to retrieve your Unique ID#.

2. By Mail. To submit your Response by mail, you must complete and mail your Response to the Settlement Offer to Kroll in the return envelope provided or otherwise by regular mail, overnight courier, or hand delivery to the following address: PUERTO RICO SETTlEMENT OFFER PROCESSING

C/O KROll RESTRUCTURING ADMINISTRATION llC (F/K/A PRIME ClERK llC) 850 THIRD AVENUE, SUITE 412 BROOKlYN, NY 11232

To arrange for hand delivery of this Response, please send an email to puertoricoinfo@ra.kroll.com (with “Puerto Rico Response to Settlement Offer” in the subject line) at least 24 hours before your arrival at the address above and provide the expected date and time of your delivery.

You must deliver your Response to the Settlement Offer in the manner described above. If you are submitting the Response using the Online Portal you should NOT also submit a paper copy of the Response.

The Online Portal is the sole manner in which Responses will be accepted by electronic or online transmission. Responses submitted by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmission will not be counted. Further, as provided for in the Special Education Claims Procedures, counsel representing one hundred (100) or more Claimants have the option to submit a Master Response in lieu of submitting Responses through Kroll’s Online Portal or via mail or hand-delivery in accordance with the Special Education Claims Procedures.

The Response must actually be received by Kroll no later than the Modified Submission Deadline, April 15, 2026. IF YOU FAIl TO RESPOND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS NOTICE OR IF YOUR FAMIlY REJECTS THE SETTlEMENT OFFER, THE DEBTOR MAY OBJECT TO YOUR PROOF OF ClAIM PURSUANT TO THE PROCEDURES ESTABlISHED FOR THE COMMONWEAlTH TITlE III ClAIMS RECONCIlITATION PROCESS.

If you have any questions, please contact Kroll by emailing puertoricoinfo@ra.kroll.com or by phone at (844) 822-9231 (toll free for U.S. and Puerto Rico) or (646) 486-7944 (for international callers), available 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) (Spanish available).

1 The Debtors in these Title III cases, along with each Debtor’s respective Title III case number listed as a bankruptcy case number due to software limitations and the last four (4) digits of each Debtor’s federal tax identification number, as applicable, are the (i) Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (the “Commonwealth”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17-BK3283 (LTS)) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3481), (ii) Employees Retirement System of the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (“ERS”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17-BK-3566 (LTS)) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 9686), (iii) Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority (“HTA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17-BK-3567 (LTS)) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3808), (iv) Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (“COFINA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17-BK-3284 (LTS)) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 8474), (v) Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (“PREPA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17-BK-4780 (LTS)) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3747), and (vi) Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority (“PBA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 19-BK-5523 (LTS)) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3801). On October 30, 2024, the Title III case for the Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (“COFINA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17-BK-3284- LTS) was closed.

2 Unless otherwise defined in this Notice or the Motion, capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Special Education Claim Procedures.

3 Any party in interest wishing to obtain copies of the Confirmation Order, the Plan, and related documents should contact Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC (“Kroll”), by telephone at (844) 822-9231 (toll free for U.S. and Puerto Rico) or (646) 486-7944 (for international callers), available 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) (Spanish available), or by email at puertoricoballots@ ra.kroll.com, or may view such documents by accessing either https://cases.ra.kroll.com/puertorico/ or the Court’s website, https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/. Please note that a Public Access to Court Electronic Records (“PACER”) (http://www.pacer.psc. uscourts.gov) password and login are needed to access documents on the Court’s website.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA REGIÓN JUDICIAL DE AGUADILLA SALA SUPERIOR MUNICIPIO DE ISABELA

Demandante V. ADQUISICIÓN DE PROPIEDAD UBICADA EN EL BO. GUAYABO, ISABELA, PR 00662; CATASTRO NÚM.: 003088-073-07-001; JUAN ALMODOVAR TORO (TITULAR SEGÚN EL CRIM); TEODORO FELICIANO PAREDES, PETRA ARROYO FELICIANO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS (TITULARES SEGÚN EL REGISTRO DE LA PROPIEDAD); BANCO DE LA VIVIENDA DE PUERTO RICO (CONDICIÓN RESTRICTIVA A SU FAVOR SEGÚN EL REGISTRO DE LA PROPIEDAD); POSEEDORES Y/O PERSONAS CON INTERES DE NOMBRE DESCONOCIDO LOS CUALES SE NOMBRAN BAJO LOS NOMBRES

FICTICIOS LARRY DOE, MARY DOE, MIKE DOE Y LUCY DOE

Demandado

Núm. Caso: AG2025CV01808. NUM. CASO ADMINISTRATIVO: IS-76. Sobre: EXPROPIACIÓN FORZOSA (IN REM). PROCEDIMIENTO SUMARIO (LEY 114 DE 2024). EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: JUAN ALMODOVAR TORO; TEODORO FELICIANO PAREDES, PETRA ARROYO

FELICIANO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS; POSEEDORES

Y/O PERSONAS CON INTERES DE NOMBRE

DESCONOCIDO LOS CUALES SE NOMBRAN BAJO LOS NOMBRES

FICTICIOS LARRY DOE,

MARY DOE, MIKE DOE Y LUCY DOE.

POR LA PRESENTE se le notifica que la parte demandante ha presentado ante este Tribunal Demanda de expropiación sumaria (IN REM) contra usted, solicitando al Tribunal que conceda la expropiación de la propiedad que se describe a continuación: “URBANA: Predio de terreno ubicado en la carretera cuatrocientos setenta y tres (473), kilómetro cero punto cinco (0.5) interior, Urbanización Corchado, Barrio Pueblo de Isabela, identificado en el plano como Solar Uno (1), con una cabida superficial de quinientos diecinueve punto siete mil seiscientos cuarenta y cinco (519.7645) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el Norte, con Sucesión Segunda Jiménez y con Miguel Calvente; al Sur, con Carmelo Pérez; al Este, con carretera municipal; y al Oeste, con Carlos Vega. Contiene estructura de cemento y hormigón.” Descripción según el Registro De La Propiedad.

“Urbana: Solar: REMANENTE DE LA URBANIZACION

MANUEL CORCHADO JUARBE. BARRIO GUAYABOS de Isabela. Cabida: 530 Metros Cuadrados. Linderos: Norte, con parcela número 216; Sur, con Carmelo Pérez Ramos; Este, con camino número 7; y Oeste, con la parcela número 40.” Catastro número 003-088073-07-001. Datos de inscripción- Consta inscrita al Folio 1 del Tomo 106 de Isabela, Finca 5,273, Registro de la Propiedad, Sección de Aguadilla. Entidad expropiante: Municipio de Isabela, por virtud de la Ley General de Expropiación Forzosa, aprobada el 12 de marzo de 1903, según enmendada, 32 L.P.R.A. § 2901, y el Artículo 1.008(c) de Ley Núm. 107 del 14 de agosto de 2020, según enmendada, conocida como el Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, 21 L.P.R.A. §7001. Representa a la parte demandante el abogado cuya información se consigna de inmediato: Lcdo. Moisés Rodríguez Torres R.U.A. Núm. 17201 P.O. Box 1661, Isabela, Puerto Rico, 00662 Tel / Fax: (787) 872-1277 moisesrod2001@gmail.com

Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva dentro de los treinta (30) días a partir de la publicación de este Edicto a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación

responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Se le apercibe que de usted no presentar su alegación responsiva a la Demanda 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. Este edicto deberá ser publicado una vez por semana durante tres (3) semanas sucesivas en un periódico de circulación general diaria, para que comparezcan si quieren alegar su derecho. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, hoy día 30 de enero de 2026. SARAHI REYES PÉREZ, SECRETARIA. ARLENE GUZMÁN PABÓN, SUBSECRETARIA.

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO BAUTISTA REO PR CORP.

Plaintiff V.

J.A.M.A. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; ANTONIO MOLINA SANTOS, HIS WIFE AIDA CECILIA MACHARGO CHARDÓN, AND THEIR CONJUGAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIP; THE ESTATE OF ABRAHAM JIMÉNEZ RIVERA FORMED BY, JOHANNE JIMÉNEZ RIVERA, MARANGELY JIMÉNEZ RIVERA, LINDA JIMÉNEZ RIVERA; NELLY RIVERA CANO, BY HERSELF AND AS MEMBER OF THE ESTATE OF ABRAHAM JIMÉNEZ RIVERA

Defendants Civil No.: 16-cv-2901. (SCC). COLLECTION OF MONIES, EXECUTION OF PLEDGE AND FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE. NOTICE OF SALES.

To: DEFENDANTS AND GENERAL PUBLIC.

On July 16, 2018, this Court issued an Opinion and Order (“Opinion and Order”) granting Bautista Cayman Asset Company’s (“Bautista Cayman”) motion for summary judgment, thereby entering a Judgment (“Judgment”), on the same day, in favor of Bautista Cayman now Bautista REO and against J.A.M.A. Development Corporation (“J.A.M.A.”), Antonio Molina Santos (“Mr. Molina”), Aida Cecilia Machargo Chardón (“Ms. Machargo”), the conjugal partnership between

them (“Molina-Machargo”), and Nelly Rivera Cano (“Rivera-Cano” and collectively with J.A.M.A., Mr. Molina, Ms. Machargo, and Molina-Machargo, the “Defendants”). As of the date of the Judgment, Defendants owed the amount of $3,534,246.80, with a per diem of $272.21. Pursuant to the Judgment, Bautista REO is entitled to collect all amounts owed under the loan agreement. On July 9, 2025, this Court issued a Writ of Attachment to be levied over the Properties number 25,159; 25,160 and 25,162, which were attached to cover the deficiency in this case. A deficiency as of January 7, 2025, totaling a sum of no less than $1,651,914.53 remains under the Judgment. The attachments issued by this Court have been presented and levied over the properties described herein in favor of Plaintiff. Accordingly, the attached properties with the following descriptions shall be sold at public auctions to the highest bidder thereof, without an appraisal or right of redemption for the payment and satisfaction of Plaintiff’s judgment: Property Number 25,160: RÚSTICA: Parcela de terreno sita en el barrio Mamey de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, al lado Este de la Carretera Estatal número ochocientos treinta y cuatro (834) con cabida superficial de veintidós cuerdas con cinco mil novecientos cincuenta diez milésimas con cinco mil novecientos cincuenta diez milésimas de otra (22.5950 cdas), equivalentes a ochenta y ocho mil ochocientos siete punto dos mil novecientos un metros cuadrados (88,807.2901 m.c.); en lindes por el NORTE, SUR, ESTE, con la parcela Remanente de Guajana Estates; y por el OESTE, con el área de rodaje de la Carretera Estatal número ochocientos treinta y cuatro (834). Este es el remanente de la finca luego de deducidas varias segregaciones, según consta de la escritura número 78, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 21 de agosto de 1995, ante el notario Edilberto Berrios Dávila, e inscrita al folio 234 del tomo 615 de Guaynabo, al margen de la inscripción 6ta. Property number 25,160 is recorded at page 230 of volume 615 of Guaynabo, Registry of the Property of Puerto Rico, Guaynabo Section. The property is subject to the following liens: By its origin: Right-of-way. By itself: a. Easement in favor of the Municipality of Guaynabo, pursuant to deed number 77, issued in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on August 21, 1995, before No-

tary Public Edilberto Berríos Dávila, and recorded at page 233 of volume 615 of Guaynabo, property number 25,160, 4th inscription. b. Easement of rainwater on this property to serve properties numbers 49,423; 49,424, and 42,944, with a value of $1.00, pursuant to deed number 18, issued in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on September 9, 2005, before Notary Public Antonio J. Santos Pratts, and recorded at the overleaf of page 94 of volume 1690 of Guaynabo, property number 25,160, 11th inscription. c. Attachment in favor of Bautista REO PR Corp., versus J.A.M.A. Development Corp., et al, in the amount of $1,651,914.53, for Collection of Monies, Execution of Pledge and Foreclosure of Mortgage, as per Order dated July 3, 2025, issued at the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, in the civil case number 16-2901 (SCC), filed for record on July 17, 2025, annotated on July 20, 2025, at the Karibe volume of Guaynabo, property number 25,160, Annotation A. Property Number 25,162: “RÚSTICA: Parcela de terreno sita en los Barrios Hato Nuevo y Mamey de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, de cuarenta y ocho cuerdas con seis mil cuatrocientos ochenta y tres diez milésimas de otra (48.6483cdas), equivalentes a ciento noventa y un mil doscientos siete punto mil seiscientos cuarenta metros cuadrados (191,207.1640m.c.), situada al Este del área de rodaje de la prolongación de la Carretera Estatal número ochocientos treinta y cuatro (834), en forma de riñón, en lindes: por el NORTE, ESTE y OESTE, con la parcela remanente de Guajana Estates Inc; a la que envuelve en parte también por el SUR, en parte con la Carretera Estatal número ochocientos treinta y cinco (835); por el Sur, con la Carretera Estatal número ochocientos treinta y cinco (835); y por el ESTE, en su otra prolongación con la Carretera Estatal número ochocientos treinta y cinco (835).” Property number 25,162 is recorded at page 250 of volume 615 of Guaynabo, Registry of the Property of Puerto Rico, Guaynabo Section. The property is subject to the following liens: By its origin: Right-of-way easement. By itself: a. Easement in favor of the Municipality of Guaynabo, pursuant to deed number 77, issued in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on August 21, 1995, before Notary Public Edilberto Berríos Dávila, and recorded at page 253 of volume 615 of Guaynabo, property number

25,162, 4th inscription. b. Easement of rainwater on this property to serve properties numbers 49,423; 49,424, and 42,944, with a value of $1.00, pursuant to deed number 18, issued in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on September 9, 2005, before Notary Public Antonio J. Santos Pratts, and recorded at page 77 of volume 1490 of Guaynabo, property number 25,162, 12th inscription. c. Attachment in favor of Bautista REO PR Corp., versus J.A.M.A. Development Corp., et al, in the amount of $1,651,914.53, for Collection of Monies, Execution of Pledge and Foreclosure of Mortgage, as per Order dated July 3, 2025, issued at the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, in the civil case number 16-2901 (SCC), filed for record on July 17, 2025, annotated on July 20, 2025, at the Karibe volume of Guaynabo, property number 25,162, Annotation A. Property Number 25,159: RÚSTICA: Porción Sur: Parcela de terreno sita en el Barrio Mamey del término municipal de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico con una cabida de 9.4645 cuerdas, equivalentes a 37,199.40 metros cuadrados, identificada con el número 3-2 en el Plano. En lindes por el NORTE, con el área de rodaje de la Carretera. Estatal número 834; por el SUR, con la Parcela remanente propiedad de Guajana Estates Inc.; por el ESTE, con Parcela Remanente propiedad de Guaiana Estates y con área de rodaje de la Carretera 834; y por el OESTE, con Serafín Inclán y con la referida área de rodaje.” Property number 25,159 is recorded at page 220 of volume 615 of Guaynabo, Registry of the Property of Puerto Rico, Guaynabo Section. The property is subject to the following liens: By its origin: a. Right-of-way easement. b. Easement in favor of the Municipality of Guaynabo. By itself: a. Easement in favor of the Municipality of Guaynabo, with a value of $1,000.00, pursuant to deed number 77-A, issued in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on August 21, 1995, before Notary Public Edilberto Berríos Dávila, and recorded at page 223 of volume 615 of Guaynabo, property number 25,159, 4th inscription. b. Easement of rainwater on this property to serve properties numbers 49,423; 49,424, and 42,944, with a value of $1.00, pursuant to deed number 18, issued in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on September 9, 2005, before Notary Public Antonio J. Santos Pratts, and recorded at page 77 of volume 1490 of Guaynabo, property

number 25,159, 11th inscription. c. Attachment in favor of Bautista REO PR Corp., versus J.A.M.A. Development Corp.; et al, in the amount of $1,651,914.53, for the Collection of Monies, Execution of Pledge and Foreclosure of Mortgage, as per Order dated on July 3, 2025, issued at the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, in the civil case number 16-2901 (SCC), filed for record on July 17, 2025, and annotated on July 20, 2025, at the Karibe volume of Guaynabo, property number 25,159, Annotation A. Potential bidders are advised to verify the extent of preferential liens with the holders thereof. It shall be understood that each bidder accepts as sufficient the title and that prior and preferential liens to the one being foreclosed upon, including but not limited to any property tax, liens, (express, tacit, implied or legal), shall continue in effect. It being understood further that the successful bidder accepts them and is subrogated in the responsibility for the same and that the bid price shall not be applied toward their cancellation. The lien executed is the Attachment over the properties number 25,160; 25,162; and 25,159. Said sales to be made by the appointed Special Master is subject to confirmation by the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the deed of conveyance and possession to the properties may be executed and delivered after the judicial sales. Upon confirmation of the sales, an order shall be issued canceling all junior liens, if any. THEREFORE, public notice is hereby given that the appointed Special Master, pursuant to the provisions of the Judgment herein before referred to, will, on the April 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. for Property Number 25,160; for Property Number 25,162 at 10:45 a.m.; for Property Number 25,159 at 11:00 a.m., in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, 350 Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, will sell at public auctions to the highest bidder the properties described herein, the proceeds of said sales to be applied in the manner and form provided by the Court’s Judgment. The records of the case and of these proceedings may be examined by the parties at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court, Federal Building, Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 10th day of February, 2026. AGUEDO DE LA TORRE, AP-

POINTED SPECIAL MASTER. ***

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE CAROLINA

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Demandante V. RAYMOND FÉLIX FRÍAS SANTIAGO, T/C/C RAYMOND FRÍAS SANTIAGO

Demandados Civil Núm.: FCD2016-0403. Sala: 402. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO, EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. AVISO DE SUBASTA. El que suscribe, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Carolina, Carolina, Puerto Rico, hago saber, a la parte demandada y al PÚBLICO EN GENERAL: Que en cumplimiento del Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia expedido el día 5 de marzo de 2024, por la Secretaría del Tribunal, procederé a vender y venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor la propiedad que ubica y se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar radicado en el Barrio Sabana Abajo del término municipal de Carolina, Puerto Rico, marcado con el número #90 del Bloque “R” del piano de inscripción de la Urbanización Villa Venecia, con una cabida superficial de 489.97 metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, en 12.00 metros, con la Calle número #7 de dicha Urbanización; por el SUR, en 26.38 metros, con un área reservada para el futuro Expreso Torrecillas; por el ESTE, en 31.39 metros, con el solar número #89 del Bloque “R” de dicha Urbanización y por el OESTE, en 25.00 metros, con el solar número #91 del Bloque “R” de dicha Urbanización. Enclava una casa de hormigón para una familia. Inscrito al folio 113 del tomo 422 de Carolina, finca número #16,179 Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección Primera de Carolina. Además, el Alguacil que suscribe, hago saber a todos los acreedores que tengan inscritos o anotados sus derechos sobre los bienes hipotecados con posterioridad a la inscripción del crédito del ejecutante, o de los acreedores de cargas o derechos reales que los hubiesen pospuesto a la hipoteca ejecutada y las personas interesadas en, o con dere-

y público en general, EXPIDO para su publicación en los lugares públicos correspondientes, el presente Aviso de Pública Subasta en Humacao, Puerto Rico, hoy 6 de febrero de 2026. JENNISA GARCÍA MORALES, ALGUACIL REGIONAL. WILNELIA RIVERA DELGADO, ALGUACIL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE HUMACAO, SALA SUPERIOR.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS

COMPU-LINK CORPORATION, D/B/A CELINK

Demandante Vs. DORAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION

POR CONDUCTO DEL FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (FDIC); JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES DESCONOCIDOS DEL PAGARE EXTRAVIADO

Demandados

Civil Núm.: CG2026CV00090. Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE COMO POSIBLES TENEDORES

DESCONOCIDOS DEL PAGARE EXTRAVIADO. POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza para que presente al Tribunal su alegación responsiva a la demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días a partir de la publicación de este edicto. En dicha demanda se reclama la cancelación un pagaré otorgado el 12 de noviembre de 1999, a favor de DORAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, por la suma principal de $39,000.00 de principal, con intereses al 9.50% anual, vencedero el 1 de diciembre de 2014. En aseguramiento de dicho pagaré, se constituyó en la misma fecha hipoteca, según consta en la escritura número 1232, otorgada ante el notario Miguel A. Arroyo Díaz e inscrita al folio 109 del tomo 325 de Juncos, finca número 6011, Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección II, inscripción 4ª, sobre el bien inmueble que se describe a continuación: “Rústica: BARRIO CEIBA NORTE de Juncos. Solar: 92. Cabida: 527.35 Metros Cuadrados.

LINDEROS: NORTE, con las

calles número 4 y 5 de la comunidad. SUR, con la parcela número 91 de la comunidad. ESTE, con terrenos propiedad de la Iglesia Movimiento Evangelistico de Amor y Fé. OESTE, con la parcela número 91 de la comunidad.” Finca número 6011, inscrita al folio 95 del tomo 158 de Juncos, Registro de la Propiedad de Caguas, Sección II. 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/TRIBUNALELECTRONICO/[poderjudicial. pr] salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberé presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaria del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente, sin más citarle ni oírle.

Greenspoon Marder, LLP Lcda. Frances L. Asencio-Guido R.U.A. 15,622

TRADE CENTRE SOUTH, SUITE 700 100 WEST CYPRESS CREEK ROAD FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309

Telephone: (954) 343 6273

Frances.Asencio@gmlaw.com

Expedido bajo mi firma, y sello del Tribunal, en Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy 11 de febrero de 2026. IRASEMIS DÍAZ SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. MARTA E. DONATE RESTO, SUB-SECRETARIA.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

MIRNA CELESTE

GALARZA RODRIGUEZ EN REPRESENTACION DE JESUARIEL RICARDO RIVERA DE JESÚS Y AMAIIA YEISLIANIS RIVERA DE JESÚS

Demandantes V. RAYSA MARIE DE JESÚS GALARZA Y JESÚS RIVERA PÉREZ

Demandados Civil Núm.: PO2025RF01060. Sobre: CUSTODIA CON FACULTADES TUTELARES. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: JESUS RIVERA PEREZ - 235 JOCELYN DR. DAVENPORT FL 33897.

POR LA PRESENTE se 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 de! Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC) al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www.pciderjudicial.pr/ index.php/tribunal-electronico/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente.

LCDA. LIZAIDA IRIZARRY ROSARIO Nombre de la abogada de la parte demandante

18,508 Número ante el Tribunal Supremo SERVICIOS LEGALES DE PUERTO RICO INC. PO BOX 331109, PONCE, P.R. 00733-1109 Dirección 787-844-7335 Teléfono lirizarry@servicioslegales.org

Correo electrónico Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, el 9 de diciembre de 2025. CARMEN G. TIRÚ

QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. TANIA M. MELÉNDEZ CRUZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE PONCE SALA SUPERIOR DE PONCE VIRGINIA RONDON

Parte Demandante Vs. ADIEL TOUSSAINT Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: PO2026RF00045. Sobre: CUSTODIA CON FACULTADES TUTELARES. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: ADIEL TOUSSAINT - PARADERO DESCONOCIDO.

POR LA PRESENTE se 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 presentará 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 se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente.

LCDA. MARTA DIAZ PIETRI

Nombre de la abogada de la parte demandante

8,930

Número ante el Tribunal Supremo SERVICIOS LEGALES DE PUERTO RICO INC. PO BOX 331109, PONCE, P.R. 00733-1109

Dirección

787-844-7335

Teléfono madiaz@servicioslegales.org Correo electrónico Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, el 9 de febrero de 2026. CARMEN G. TIRÚ QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA REGIONAL.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA

SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Parte Demandante Vs. UNITED MORTGAGE CORPORATION, FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE

CORPORATION (FDIC) COMO SÍNDICO DE WESTERNBANK OF PUERTO RICO, PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES

SUBSIDIARIA DE ONITY GROUP, INC., FULANO Y MENGANO DE TAL, POSIBLES TENEDORES

DESCONOCIDOS DEL PAGARÉ

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: SJ2026CV00287. (603). Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO POR LA VÍA JUDICIAL. EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS E.E.U.U., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.

A: UNITED MORTGAGE CORPORATION A LA SIGUIENTE DIRECCIÓN: 401 BROADHOLLOW RD. STE 150, MELVILLE, NY 11747-4708, PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES

SUBSIDIARIA DE ONITY GROUP, INC., A LAS SIGUIENTES

DIRECCIONES: 1661 WORTHINGTON RD STE 100, WEST PALM BEACH FL 33409-6493, 1675 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH FL 33401-2132, PO BOX 24738, WEST PALM BEACH FL 334164738.

FULANO Y MENGANO DE TAL, POSIBLES TENEDORES DESCONOCIDOS DEL PAGARÉ.

Queda usted notificado que en este Tribunal se ha radicado demanda sobre cancelación de pagaré extraviado por la vía judicial. El 9 de noviembre de 1979, Filiberto Martínez Cotto y su esposa Rosa Rentas Cañizares constituyeron una hipoteca en San Juan, Puerto Rico, conforme a la Escritura núm. 831 autorizada por el notario Efraín Feliciano González en garantía de un pagaré suscrito bajo testimonio número 8,999 por la suma de $42,450.00, a favor de United Mortgage Corporation o a su orden, devengando intereses al 9 ½% anual y vencimiento al 1ro diciembre de 2009 sobre la siguiente propiedad: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número dieciocho (18) del Bloque AX de la Urbanización Venus Gardens Norte, localizada en el Barrio Sabana Llana del municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico, con un área superficial de cuatrocientos sesenta y cinco metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, con los solares número siete y ocho, en una longitud de quince metros; por el SUR, con la calle número cuarenta y cinco - A, en una longitud de quince metros; por el ESTE, con el solar número diecisiete, en una longitud de treinta y un metros; y por el OESTE, con el solar número diecinueve, en una longitud de treinta y un metros. En este solar enclava una casa de concreto y bloques para vivienda. Afecta a servidumbre de 150 metros a todo lo largo de su colindancia Sur a favor de la Puerto Rico Telephone Company. La propiedad y la escritura de hipoteca constan inscritas al folio 225 del tomo 626 de Sabana Llana, Finca 25,406. Registro de la Propiedad de San Juan, Sección V. Inscripción primera (1ra). La parte demandada deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Administración y Manejo de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del Tribunal. Se le advierte que, si no contesta la deman-

da, radicando el original de la contestación en este Tribunal y enviando copia de la contestación a la abogada de la parte demandante, Lcda. Belma Alonso García, cuya dirección es: PO Box 3922, Guaynabo, PR 00970-3922, 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 12 de febrero de 2026 en San Juan, Puerto Rico. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. KEREN OLIVERAS PADILLA, SECRETARIA DE SERVICIOS A SALA.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

EDGAR HANS

FRANK COMAS

Demandante Vs. SUCESION DE JOHANNA ROSA RICCA DE FRANK TCC JOHANNA R. FRANK, JOHANNA ROSE RICCA, JOHANNA ROSA RICCA, JOHANNA ROSA RICCA COLÓN, JOHANNA R. RICCA COLÓN Y JOHANNA

ROSE MC CONNAUGHY COMPUESTA POR SUS HIJOS EDGAR ANTHONY FRANK RICCA, TCC EDGAR A FRANK STEPHANIE ANN FRANK RICCA, TCC STEPHANIE ANN FRANK Y DESIREE ANN FRANK; JOHN DOE Y RICHARD ROE COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE JOHANNA ROSE MC CONNAUGHY

Demandados Caso Civil Núm. GB2025CV00778. Sobre: CUMPLIMIENTO ESPECÍFICO DE ACUERDO DE LIQUIDACIÓN DE SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS. A: EDGAR ANTHONY FRANK RICCA T.C.C. EDGAR A. FRANK - 13802

E. HILLSIDE DR., SAN ANTONIO TEXAS 78249; STEPHANIE ANN FRANK RICCA T.C.C. STEPHANIE ANN FRANK - 5255

LINCOLN AVE #201, TAMPA FL 33609; DESIREE ANN FRANK

RICA T.C.C. DESIREE ANN FRANK - 11607 MILLSIDE

DR. UNIT, CHARLOTTE, NC 28215.

Queda emplazado y notificado de que en este Tribunal se ha radicado una demanda de Cumplimiento Especifico de Acuerdo a Liquidación de Sociedad de Gananciales. Se les notifica que deberán presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https:// unired.poderjudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberán 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. Jorge García Rondón Rua #12,562

267 Calle Sierra Morena PMB 538 San Juan, PR 00926 Tel: (787) 203-5222

Email: jafgrondon@outlook.com

Se les apercibe y notifica que si no contestan la demanda radicada en sus contra dentro del término de sesenta (30) días de la publicación de este edicto, se les anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia concediendo el remedio solicitado en la demanda, sin más citárseles, ni oírseles. Dentro de los Diez (10) días siguientes a la publicación del Edicto, se le dirigirá a los demandados, por correo certificado con acuse de recibo una copia del emplazamiento y la Demanda al lugar de su dirección conocida a: Edgar Anthony Frank Ricca t.c.c.

Edgar A. Frank 13802 E. Hillside Dr. San Antonio Texas 78249; Stephanie Ann Frank Ricca t.c.c. Stephanie Ann Frank 5255 Lincoln Ave #201 Tampa Fl 33609; Tel. (407)928-3696;

Desiree Ann Frank Rica

t.c.c. Desiree Ann Frank 11607 Millside Dr. Unit, Charlotte, NC 28215. Tel. (910)401-8335

Expedido bajo mi firma y sello de este Tribunal. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, a 6 de diciembre de 2025. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. VIVIAN J. SANABRIA, SUB-SECRETARIA.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA

SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN GERMÁN ONELIA CRUZ SANTIAGO Demandantes Vs. CITIMORTGAGE, INC., NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC h/n/c MR COOPER, FULANO Y SUTANO DE TAL Demandados Civil Núm.: SG2026CV00122. Sala: 200. Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ HIPOTECARIO EXTRAVIADO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, S.S. A: CITIMORTGAGE, INC., NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC H/N/C MR COOPER, FULANO Y SUTANO DE TAL. POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza y requiere para que conteste la demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto, radicando el original de su contestación ante el Tribunal correspondiente y notificando con copia a la abogada de la parte demandante, LCDA. NILDA M. LÒPEZ QUIÑONES, 112 Calle Dr. Veve, Suite 1A, San German, PR 00683, Tel. Oficina: (787) 354-9776, Email: lcdanildalopezquinones@gmail. com. Si no contesta la demanda presentando el original de la contestación ante el tribunal correspondiente, con copia a la parte demandante, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia para conceder el remedio solicitado sin más citarle ni oírle. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA Y SELLO DEL TRIBUNAL. En San Germán, Puerto Rico, a 17 de febrero de 2026. LCDA. NORMA G. SANTANA IRIZARRY, SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL. CAROLINE HERNÁNDEZ VALENTÍN, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR I.

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE CAROLINA

YARELOIS

MELENDEZ OCASIO Demandante V. KENNETH JOEL RIVERA SANTIAGO Demandado Civil Núm.: TJ2026RF00018. Sobre: CUSTODIA, ALIMENTOS Y PATRIA POTESTAD, PODERES TUTELARES. PROYECTO DE EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE. UU., ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS. A: KENNETH JOEL

RIVERA SANTIAGO4816 ROCKVALE DR., KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA

34758.

Por la presente se le emplaza para que notifique a los Lcdos. José M. Fuster Lavín; Janice Albarrán Suárez; Olga Martínez Rodríguez; abogados de Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc., PMB 128, 390 Suite #1, Carretera 853, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00987-8799, Teléfono 752-2960, jmfuster@servicioslegales.org, notificacionescarolina@servicioslegales.org con copia de la contestación a la demanda, radicada por la parte demandante dentro de los treinta días siguientes a la publicación de este edicto, que se publicará una vez en un periódico de circulación general, por orden del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Carolina. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal. Se le apercibe que de no contestar la demanda, copia de la cual se le acompaña, radicando el original de la Contestación ante el Tribunal correspondiente con copia a la parte demandante, se le anotará la rebeldía y se le dictará sentencia concediendo el remedio solicitado sin más citarle ni oírle. EXPEDIDO, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Carolina, hoy día 23 de febrero de 2026. LCDA. KANELLY ZAYAS ROBLES, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. ZORAIDA RIVERA LÁTIMER, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA DE BAYAMÓN SALA ESPECIALIZADA DE VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA

MARIAN A. TORRES MONTALVO

Parte Peticionaria V. ANTHONY FABIAN ESCOTO

Parte Peticionada

Caso Núm.: BY2025MU01629. Sobre: LEY NÚM. 54. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: ANTHONY FABIAN ESCOTO - SE DESCONOCE PARADERO Y/O DIRECCIÓN FÍSICA O

POSTAL.

POR MEDIO del presente edicto se le notifica sobre la expedición de Orden de Protección Ex-parte en su contra y de la Vista Final sobre Orden de Protección señalada para el JUEVES, 9 DE ABRIL DE 2026 a las 9:00 de Ia mañana en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico de Bayamón, Sala Especializada de Violencia Doméstica. POR El PRESENTE EDICTO se le notifica, cita-emplaza y se requiere que comparezca ante el Tribunal de Primera lnstancia de Puerto Rico de Bayamón, Sala Especializada de Violencia Doméstica en la fecha y hora antes indicada. Se le apercibe al Peticionado queen la vista señalada deberá exponer su posición respecto a Ia orden solicitada. De no comparecer a la vista, se podrá expedir la Orden de Protección solicitada en su contra, así como cualquier otro remedio al amparo de la Ley Núm. 54, sin más citarle ni oírle. Nombre de la representación legal de la Peticionaria:

LCDA. MICHELLE HERNÁNDEZ RIVERA

Dirección: PO BOX 3687 BAYAMÓN, PR 00958

Teléfono: 787-740-3144

Correo electrónico: hernandezlegal@hotmail.com

EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy día 23 de febrero de 2026. LCDA. ALICIA

AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. DALIANISE CRUZ CRUZ, SUB-SECRETARIA. LEGAL NOTICE

ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE AIBONITO BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Demandante V. JOSEFINA RIVERA MIGENES; Y LA SUCESión DE POLICARPIO

RODRIGUEZ RIVERA T/C/C POLICARPO RODRIGUEZ RIVERA COMPUESTA POR; MARIA DE LOURDES RODRIGUEZ RIVERA; LOURDES MILAGROS RODRIGUEZ RIVERA; LAURA RODRIGUEZ RIVERA; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL , COMO HEREDEROS DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESION; JOSEFINA RIVERA MIGENES, EN LA CUOTA VIUDAL USUFRUCTUARIA; CENTRO DE RECAUDACión DE INGRESOS

MUNICIPALES; SECRETARIO DE LA VIVIENDA Y DESARROLLO URBANO; ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AmeRICA

Demandados Civil Núm.: AI2025CV00222. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS E.E. U.U., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. Yo, JUAN O. BURGOS BURGOS, Alguacil Regional, Alguacil del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Aibonito, al público HAGO SABER: Que en cumplimiento de un Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que se me libró con fecha de 17 de diciembre de 2025, por la Secretaria de este Tribunal, en el caso de epígrafe, venderé en pública subasta y al mejor postor con dinero en efectivo, cheque de gerente y/o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal o letra bancaria con similar garantía, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada de epígrafe sobre la siguiente propiedad perteneciente a la parte demandada, la cual se describe a continuación: “URBANA: Parcela marcada 1D (así surge): Parcela de terreno ubicada en el Barrio Robles y Cuyón de Aibonito, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de cero punto novecientos dieciséis mil seiscientos setenticinco (0.916675 cdas) cuerdas, equivalentes a tres mil seiscientos dos punto ochocientos ochentinueve mil ciento treinticinco (3602.889135 metros cuadrados y en lindes: por el NORTE, con la parcela marcada 1-C antes descrita; por el SUR, con la parcela marcada 1-E que más adelante se describe; por el ESTE, con franja de terreno uso público marcada con la letra “B” que mas adelante se describe y un camino real; y por el OESTE, con terrenos remanentes de la finca principal de la cual se segrega. Finca Número 7,654 inscrita al folio 149 del tomo 147 de Aibonito Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Barranquitas. Dirección física: Lote D-11 KM 2.5, Carr 722, Bo. Robles y Cuyón, Aibonito, PR 00705. La finca 7,654 está gravada con la siguiente hipoteca cuya ejecución se solicita en la subasta objeto de este edicto: Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor de The Money House, Inc., o a su orden, por la suma principal de $190,000 .00 con intereses al 7% anual, vencedero a la presentación, constituida mediante la escritura número 49, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 26 de marzo de 2008, ante la notario Maria T. Mier Perez, e inscrita al folio 117 del tomo 260 de Aibo-

nito, finca número 7,654 inscripción 13era. La propiedad está afecta a los siguientes gravámenes: A. Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor del Secretario de la Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $285,000.00, con intereses al 7% anual, vencedero a la presentación, constituida mediante la escritura número 50, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 26 de marzo de 2008, ante la notario Maria T. Mier Pérez, e inscrita al folio 117 del tomo 260 de Aibonito, finca número 7,654 inscripción 14ta. B. Aviso de Demanda de fecha 6 de mayo de 2025, expedido en el Tribunal de Primera lnstancia, Sala Superior de Aibonito, en el Caso Civil número Al2025CV00222, sobre Cobro de Dinero y Ejecución de Hipoteca, seguido por el Banco Popular de Puerto Rico; versus Josefina Rivera Migenes; y La Sucesión De Policarpio Rodriguez Rivera t/c/c Policarpo Rodríguez Rivera compuesta por; María de Lourdes Rodríguez Rivera; Lourdes Milagros Rodríguez Rivera; Fulano De Tal Y Sutano De Tal, como herederos de la Sucesión; Josefina Rivera Migenes, en la Cuota Viudal Usufructuaria; Centro de Recaudación de lngresos Municipales; Secretario de la Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano; Estados Unidos De America, por la suma de $358,955.26, más intereses y otras sumas adicionales o en su defecto la venta en Pública Subasta, anotado el dia 18 de agosto de 2025, al tomo Karibe de Aibonito, finca número 7,654, Anotación “A” y última. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Banco Popular de Puerto Rico; por la hipoteca de $190,000.00 total o parcialmente. 1. La venta se llevará a cabo para con su producto satisfacer a Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, total o parcialmente el importe de la Sentencia emitida el 24 de octubre 2025, notificada y archivada en autos el 29 de octubre de 2025. El importe de la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, asciende a las siguientes cantidades: $358,955.26 al 30 de abril de 2025. Dicha cantidad continuará acumulándose a razón del 7% de intereses hasta el pago total de la obligación. Además, en la escritura de hipoteca, las partes pactaron la suma de $19,000.00 para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogados. Asimismo, la parte demandada se comprometió a pagar una suma equivalente a $19,000.00 para cubrir cualquier otro adelanto que se haga en virtud de la escritura de hipoteca y una suma equivalente a $19,000.00 para cubrir intereses adicionales a los garantizados por ley, según pactado. El precio mínimo de

licitación con relación a la antes descrita propiedad y la fecha y hora de cada subasta es como sigue: PRIMERA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 1 DE ABRIL DE 2026 A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA. PRECIO MÍNIMO: $190,000.00. SEGUNDA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 8 DE ABRIL DE 2026 A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA. PRECIO MÍNIMO: $126,666.66. TERCERA SUBASTA: Se celebrará el día 15 DE ABRIL DE 2026 A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA. PRECIO MÍNIMO: $95,000.00. Las subastas de dicha propiedad se llevarán a efecto en mi oficina situada en el local que ocupa este Tribunal en el Centro Judicial de Aibonito, advirtiéndose que el que obtuviere la buena pro de dicha propiedad consignará en el acto del remate el importe de su oferta en moneda legal, en adición a los gastos de la subasta, siendo éste el mejor postor. En cualquier memento luego de haberse comenzado el acto de la subasta el Alguacil podrá requerir de los licitadores que le evidencien la capacidad de pago de sus posturas. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante el título del inmueble y las cargas o gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito del ejecutante, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistiendo, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda responsable de los mismos sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se le apercibe a los tenedores de gravámenes posteriores al que se ejecuta que, para proteger cualesquiera derechos que tengan sobre el inmueble, deberán comparecer a la subasta, pues de no hacerlo así y de no igualar el precio de venta del gravamen hipotecario que se ejecuta, el Tribunal ordenará la cancelación de todos los gravámenes posteriores. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquiere libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Si se declara desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si ésta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo mínimo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si ésta es mayor. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento del caso de epígrafe están disponibles en la Secretaría del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala Superior de Aibonito, durante horas laborables. Para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda persona que tenga interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción del gravamen que se está ejecutando, si alguna, y para la concurrencia de licitadores y para el público en general

el presente edicto se publicará en un diario de circulación general en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico una vez por semana por un término de dos (2) semanas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre cada publicación. Se fijará además, en tres (3) lugares públicos del Municipio donde ha de celebrarse la subasta, estos lugares serán la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía de dicho Municipio. Se notificará a la parte demandada copia del edicto de subasta mediante correo certificado con acuse de recibo a su dirección que obra en autos. Una vez efectuada la correspondiente venta judicial, otorgaré la escritura del traspaso al licitador victorioso, quien podrá ser la parte demandante, cuya oferta podrá aplicarse a la extinción parcial o total de la obligación reconocida por la Sentencia. Colocaré al licitador victorioso en posesión feísima de la Propiedad mediante el lanzamiento de los ocupantes en el término legal de veinte (20) días desde la fecha de la venta en pública subasta. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el Tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante o ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del deudor la ocupen. El Registrador de la Propiedad cancelará, libre de derechos, todo gravamen posterior a la fecha en que se otorgó la hipoteca que ha sido ejecutada mediante esta acción, y procederá a la inscripción de la venta a favor del comprador en subasta libre de todo gravamen posterior a la fecha en que se otorgó la hipoteca que ha sido ejecutada mediante esta acción. Expido el presente edicto bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Aibonito. En Aibonito, Puerto Rico, a 27 de enero de 2026. JUAN O. BURGOS BURGOS, ALGUACIL REGIONAL, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, SALA SUPERIOR DE AIBONITO.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA

CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMÓN XIOMARA

MORALES MUÑIZ

Demandante V. JONNIEL

RIVERA VAZQUEZ

Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: BY2025RF01142. (FAMILIA Y MENORES - SALA DE BAYAMÓN SALÓN 4003).

Sobre: PATRIA POTESTADPRIVACIÓN, SUSPENSIÓN O RESTRICCIÓN). NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR

EDICTO ENMENDADA. MARISEL RODRÍGUEZ LÓPEZ - MARISEL_RODRIGUEZ@ SERVICIOSLEGALES.ORG. A: JONNIEL RIVERA VAZQUEZ. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 15 de diciembre 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 febrero de 2026. Notas de la Secretaría: SE ENMIENDA POR INSTRUCCIONES DE HONORABLE JUEZ MARISOL DIAZ GUERRERO. En Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el 27 de febrero de 2026. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. IRIS M. OJEDA ALICEA, 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 ALEIDA CAMPUZANO

Demandante V. JOHN DOE Y OTROS

Demandado(a)

Caso Núm.: SJ2025CV09238. (Salón: 504 CIVIL). Sobre: USUCAPIÓN. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. DALMARIS BETANCOURT BETANCOURT - DALMABET@ GMAIL.COM.

A: JOHN DOE, RICHARD DOE, JANE DOE, PRESUNTOS HEREDEROS DE JULIA MAISONET RIVERA, A SU VEZ, PRESUNTA HEREDERA DE JOSEFINA MAISONET RODRÍGUEZ; ZUTANO, MENGANO Y PERENCEJO, OTROS PRESUNTOS HEREDEROS DE JOSEFINA MAISONET RODRÍGUEZ O PARTES

CON INTERÉS. (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 febrero de 2026, 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 febrero de 2026. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 25 de febrero de 2026. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. GÉNESIS PIZARRO QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: AG2025CV01291. (Salón: 602). Sobre: EXPEDIENTE DE DOMINIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. DAVID VILLANUEVA MATÍAS - LIC. DAVIDVILLANUEVA@OUTLOOK. COM. A: SUCESION DE ANA FELICIANO CRESPO COMPUESTA POR HECTOR GRAJALES FELICIANOCARRETERA 459 KM 2.3, BARRIO CAMASEYES, AGUADILLA, PR 00603. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 23 de febrero de 2026, 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 2026. En Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, el 24 de febrero de 2026. SARAHÍ REYES PÉREZ, SECRETARIA. NILDA TORRES ACEVEDO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA

CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAROLINA SALA SUPERIOR DE CAROLINA BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO

Demandante V. LA SUCN ANTONIO ARCHILLA BATISTA

COMP POR: RAY ARCHILLA SALIVA Y OTROS

Demandado(a)

Caso Núm.: CA2023CV00225. (Cvil: 401). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO Y OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO ENMENDADA.

DUNCAN R. MALDONADO EJARQUE - EJECUCIONES@CMPRLAW.COM.

A: FULANO DE TAL Y MENGANO DE TAL, LOS POSIBLES HEREDEROS

DESCONOCIDOS DE ANTONIO ARCHILLA

BATISTA Y GLADYS

SALIVA FELICIANO POR SI Y COMO HEREDERA DE ANTONIO ARCHILLA

BATISTA. JOHN DOE Y JANE DOE LOS

POSIBLES HEREDEROS

DESCONOCIDOS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE GLADYS

SALIVA FELICIANO. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)

EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 05 de febrero de 2026, 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 febrero de 2026. Notas de la Secretaría: SE ENMIENDA A LOS FINES DE CUMPLIR CON LA ORDEN DICTADA POR LA HONORABLE JUEZ DIANA CONDE RODRIGUEZ EL 17 DE FEBRERO DE 2026. En Carolina, Puerto Rico, el 26 de febrero de 2026. KANELLY ZAYAS ROBLES, SECRETARIA. ROSA M. VIERA VELÁZQUEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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MARIELIZ

ARROYO FIGUEROA

Demandante V. MARIA V. ARROYO

FIGUEROA; ELIEZER ARROYO FIGUEROA; JOSE V. ARROYO FIGUEROA

Demandados

Civil Núm.: BY2025CV05130.

Sala: 703. Sobre: LIQUIDACIÓN DE COMUNIDAD DE BIENES HEREDITARIOS COMPENSACIÓN ENTRE HEREDEROS NOMBRAMIENTO DE ADMINISTRADOR. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE. UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.

A: MARIA V. ARROYO FIGUEROA. POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE EDICTO se le notifica de la radicación de una DEMANDA DE LIQUIDACIÓN DE COMUNIDAD DE BIENES HEREDITARIOS en la cual la demandante solicita se proceda a liquidar cualquier participación en la comunidad de bienes hereditarios de Sucesión de la Sra. María Virginia Figueroa Martínez. La parte demandante solicita del Tribunal que declare HA LUGAR la Demanda y se dicte Sentencia a su favor. POR EL PRESENTE EDICTO se le emplaza y requiere para que conteste la Demanda radicando el original de su contestación, a

través del Sistema Unificado de Administración y Manejos 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 Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Caguas y enviando copia de dicha contestación a la abogada de la parte demandante, la Lcda. Michele M. Silva Marrero, 20 Ave. Luis Muñoz Marín PMB 263, Caguas, P.R. 00725, Tel. (787) 668-6517, msilvamarrero@ gmail.com dentro del término de treinta (30) días siguientes a la fecha de publicación de este Edicto; si dejare de así hacerlo, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia contra usted concediendo el remedio solicitado sin más citarle ni oírle.

EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y el sello del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Centro Judicial de Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy 13 de noviembre de 2025. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. CARMEN M. PINTADO, SUB-SECRETARIA.

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ORTIZ TORRES

Demandante V. LISA YVETTE ÁLAMO

Demandado(a)

Caso Núm.: SJ2025RF01388.

(Salón: 703 RF). Sobre: DIVORCIO - RUPTURA IRREPARABLE. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. YESSICA M. GUARDIOLA MARRERO - LCDAGUARDIOLA@ GMAIL.COM.

A: LISA YVETTE ALAMO.

(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)

EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 05 de febrero de 2026, 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 febrero de 2026. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 25 de febrero de 2026. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. CARMEN J. CASTRO SERRANO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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FRANCHELYS COLON GIRAUD Y OTROS

Demandante V. HECTOR ORLANDO RAMOS SANTIAGO

Demandado(a)

Caso Núm.: GM2025RF00360. (Salón: 304). Sobre: PATRIA POTESTAD - PRIVACIÓN, SUSPENSIÓN O RESTRICCIÓN. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. INES M. PEREZ VALENTINIMPEREZ@SERVICIOSLEGALES. ORG. SERVICIOS LEGAL DE PUERTO RICO - NOTIFICACIONESGUAYAMA@SERVICIOSLEGALES. ORG.

A: HECTOR ORLANDO RAMOS SANTIAGO. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)

EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 23 de febrero de 2026, 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 2026. En Guayama, Puerto Rico, el 24 de febrero de 2026. Marisol Rosado Rodríguez, Secretaria. Elizabeth Rivera Rivera, Secretaria Auxiliar Del Tribunal.

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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO

RICO. IN RE: ASOCIACION HOSPITAL

DEL MAESTRO, INC. DEBTOR

CASE NO. 25-03780 (ESL)

CHAPTER 11

NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR FILING OF ADMINISTRATIVE

EXPENSE CLAIMS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on March 3, 2026, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico (the “Court”), having jurisdiction over the chapter 11 case (the “Chapter 11 Case”) of the above-captioned debtor and debtor in possession (the “Debtor”), entered an order (the “Administrative Expense Bar Date Order”) [Docket No. 158] establishing April 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (AST) (the “Administrative Expense Bar Date”) as the deadline by which all persons or entities (including, without limitation, individuals, partnerships, corporations, joint ventures, trusts, and governmental units) must file requests for the allowance of an administrative expense claim under section 503(b) of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. §§ 1011532 (the “Bankruptcy Code”) (an “Administrative Expense Claim”) against the Debtors’ estates that may have arisen during the period from the Petition Date through and including February 28, 2026. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Administrative Expense Bar Date Order. Pursuant to the terms of the Administrative Expense Bar Date Order, and except as provided therein or herein, each person or entity (including, without limitation, individuals, partnerships, corporations, joint ventures, trusts, and governmental units) that holds or wishes to assert an alleged Administrative Expense Claim against the Debtor’s estate that may have arisen during the period set forth in the preceding paragraph must file a request for allowance of such Administrative Expense Claim (a “Payment Request”) on or before the Administrative Expense Bar Date. Pursuant to the terms of the Administrative Expense Bar Date Order, the Administrative Expense Bar Date DOES NOT apply to the following claims: a. Administrative Expense Claims that (a) have been previously paid by the Debtors in the ordinary course of the Debtors’ business or otherwise or (b) have been allowed by order of the Court; b. Administrative Expense Claims previously filed with the Court; c. Administrative Expense Claims held by a person or entity that filed a motion requesting allowance of such Administrative Expense Claim

prior to the date hereof, unless the parties agree that the motion shall be withdrawn and the claimant shall instead be permitted to file an Administrative Expense Claims pursuant to the procedure described herein; d. Administrative Expense Claims of any professional retained and employed by the Debtor or the Committee pursuant to sections 327, 328, or 1103 of the Bankruptcy Code, including any ordinary course of business professionals retained, pursuant to an order of this Court approving the employment of ordinary course business professionals, for compensation, indemnification, or reimbursement of costs and expenses relating to professional services performed and expenses incurred on and after the Petition Date; e. claims for fees payable to the Clerk of this Court; f. fees payable to the Office of the United States Trustee under 28 U.S.C. § 1930(a)(6) or accrued interest thereon arising under 31 U.S.C. § 3717; and g. Administrative Expense Claims arising on or after February 28, 2026. A CLAIMANT OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CLAIMANT SHOULD CONSULT HIS OR HER ATTORNEY IF THE CLAIMANT HAS ANY QUESTIONS, INCLUDING WHETHER SUCH CLAIMANT SHOULD FILE A PAYMENT REQUEST. NEITHER THE DEBTOR’S ATTORNEYS, NOR THE CLERK OF THE COURT CAN ADVISE THE CLAIMANT WHETHER THE CLAIMANT SHOULD FILE A REQUEST FOR PAYMENT.

All Payment Requests in respect of Administrative Expense Claims that arose between the Petition Date and February 28, 2026, must be filed so as to be actually received Debtor, at the following addresses on or before the Administrative Expense Bar Date: By paper At the Bankruptcy Clerks Office José V. Toledo Federal Building & US Courthouse 300 Recinto Sur Street Room 109 San Juan, PR 00901 Via Electronic Filing Either by accessing the CM/ ECF or at the Court’s website at https://www.prb.uscourts. gov/?q=electronicproof-claimand-related-documents Each Payment Request must: (i) be signed by the claimant or, if the claimant is not an individual, by an authorized agent of the claimant; (ii) be written English; (iii) denominate the claim in lawful currency of the United States as of the Administrative Expense Bar Date; and (iv) include supporting documentation (or, if such documentation is voluminous, include a summary of such documentation) or an explanation as to why such documentation is not available. Documentation should include both evidence of the nature of the adminis-

trative expense claim asserted as well as evidence of the date on which the administrative expense claim arose. ANY PARTY PURPORTEDLY HOLDING AN ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE CLAIM AGAINST THE DEBTORS THAT IS REQUIRED TO FILE A PAYMENT REQUEST, BUT FAILS TO DO SO PROPERLY OR TIMELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE BAR DATE ORDER, SHALL NOT, ABSENT FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT, PARTICIPATE IN ANY DISTRIBUTION IN THIS CHAPTER 11 CASE ON ACCOUNT OF SUCH ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE CLAIM OR, IN THE EVENT THAT THE CHAPTER 11 CASES ARE CONVERTED, IN ANY CASE UNDER CHAPTER 7 OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE. The Debtor reserves its rights to dispute, or to assert offsets or defenses against, any Administrative Expense Claim and nothing contained in the Administrative Expense Bar Date Order or this Notice shall preclude the Debtor from objecting to any filed claim on any grounds. THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS NOTICE DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE AN ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE CLAIM OR THAT THE DEBTOR OR THE COURT BELIEVE YOU HAVE AN ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE CLAIM. This Notice is only a summary of the Administrative Expense Bar Date Order. All parties in interest should carefully review the Administrative Expense Bar Date Order itself and the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico for additional information regarding the filing and treatment of Administrative Expense Claims in the Chapter 11 Cases.

Dated: March 3, 2026

Respectfully submitted, San Juan, Puerto Rico Lugo Mender Group, LLC

Attorneys for Debtor 100 Carr. 165 Suite 501

Guaynabo, P.R. 00968-8052

Tel.: (787) 707-0404

Fax: (787) 707-0412 wlugo@lugomender.com

/ S/ Wigberto Lugo Mender Wigberto Lugo Mender USDC-PR 212304 wlugo@lugomender.com

S/ Alexis A. Betancourt Vincenty Alexis A. Betancourt Vincenty USDC-PR 301304 a_betancourt@lugomender. com

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ESTADO

NAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE COMERÍO

PHALANX CAPITAL SERIES 5 REAL ESTATE LLC

Demandante Vs. GILBERTO PÉREZ NIEVES, ELISA LÓPEZ CABRERA Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR AMBOS

Demandados Civil Núm.: B3CI2015-00404. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO; EJECUCIÓN DE PRENDA Y EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE. UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PR, SS. AVISO DE VENTA EN PÚBLICA SUBASTA. Yo, ANDRÉS VÁZQUEZ SANTIAGO, Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Comerío, a la parte demandada y al público en general les notifico que, cumpliendo con un Mandamiento que se ha librado en el presente caso por el Secretario del Tribunal de epígrafe con fecha de 7 de marzo de 2025, y para satisfacer la Sentencia dictada el 18 de septiembre de 2015 y notificada el 24 de septiembre de 2015, procederé a vender el día 22 DE ABRIL DE 2026, A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en mi oficina, localizada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Comerio, al mejor postor en pago de contado y en moneda de los Estados Unidos de América, cheque certificado y/o giro postal, todo título, derecho o interés de la parte demandada sobre el siguiente bien mueble: Pagaré Hipotecario por la suma principal de $273,036.70 a favor de Banco Santander Puerto Rico, con intereses a razón de 9.25% anual y vencimiento a la presentación, garantizado mediante hipoteca constituida en primer rango en virtud de la Escritura #43, otorgada en Bayamón, Puerto Rico el día 26 de septiembre de 2012, ante el Notario Público Félix R. Santiago Rodríguez, sobre una propiedad perteneciente a los demandados, la cual consta inscrita al Folio #78 del Tomo #70 de Barranquitas, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Barranquitas, Finca #2,957. Simultáneamente con la venta del Pagaré Hipotecario anteriormente descrito se procederá a vender el siguiente bien inmueble que lo garantiza: RÚSTICA: Predio de terreno localizado en el Barrio Quebradillas, del término municipal de Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, compuesto de ochocientos treinta y un metros cuadrados, con ocho mil setecientos no-

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venta y cinco diezmilésimas de otro (831.8795 m/c), equivalentes a cero punto dos mil ciento diecisiete diezmilésimas de cuerda (.2117 cdas.). En lindes NORTE, con terrenos de Iris Ríos; SUR, con Uso Público; ESTE, con un predio segregado anteriormente; OESTE, con solar segregados, descrito en el Plano de Inscripción. Es el Remanente de esta finca luego de varias segregaciones, según consta de la escritura número 8, otorgada en Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, el día 23 de marzo de 2006, ante el Notario Juan Antonio Núñez García, e inscrito al folio 57 del tomo 258 de Barranquitas, inscripción 14ta. Consta inscrita al Folio Setenta y Ocho (78) del Tomo Setenta (70) de Barranquitas, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Barranquitas, Finca Número Dos Mil Novecientos Cincuenta y Siete (2,957). Dirección Física: Carr. 152 Km.

8.7, Bo. Quebradillas, Barranquitas, PR. Con el importe de dicha venta se habrá de satisfacer a la parte demandante las cantidades adeudadas, según la Sentencia dictada en el caso de epígrafe, por el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Comerío. La PRIMERA SUBASTA se llevará a cabo el día 22 DE ABRIL DE 2026, A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en la cual el tipo mínimo será de $273,036.70. De no haber adjudicación en la primera subasta, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA, el día 29 DE ABRIL DE 2026, A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será de dos terceras (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo fijado en la primera subasta, o sea, la cantidad de $182,024.46. De no haber adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA, el día 6 DE MAYO DE 2026, A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar, en la cual el tipo mínimo será la mitad (1/2) del tipo mínimo fijado en la primera subasta, o sea, la cantidad de $136,518.35. A la propiedad no le afectan gravámenes preferentes. A la propiedad le afecta el siguiente gravamen (a ejecutarse): Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor de Banco Santander de Puerto Rico, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $273,036.70, con intereses al 9.25% anual, vencedero a la presentación, constituida mediante la escritura número 43, otorgada en Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, el día 26 de septiembre de 2012, ante el notario Félix R. Santiago Rodríguez, e inscrita al folio 138 vuelto del tomo 268 de Barranquitas, finca número 2,957, inscripción 20ma. A la propiedad no le afectan gravámenes posteriores. Se le advierte a los licitadores que la adjudicación se hará

al mejor postor, quien deberá consignar el importe de su oferta en el mismo acto de la adjudicación en moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica en efectivo, cheque certificado o giro postal a nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal, y para conocimiento de la parte demandada y de toda(s) aquella(s) persona(s) que tenga (n) interés inscrito con posterioridad a la inscripción de los gravámenes que se están ejecutando, que los mismos serán eliminados del Registro de la Propiedad, y para conocimiento de los licitadores y el público en general, y para su publicación en un periódico de circulación general, una vez por semana durante el término de dos (2) semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, y para su fijación en tres (3) lugares públicos del municipio en que ha de celebrarse la venta, tales como, la Alcaldía, el Tribunal y la Colecturía, y se le notificará además a la parte demandada y a su abogado o abogada vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo siempre que haya comparecido al pleito. Si el (la) deudor (a) por Sentencia no comparece al pleito, la notificación será enviada vía correo certificado con acuse de recibo a las últimas direcciones conocidas. Se les advierte a todos los interesados que todos los documentos relacionados con la presente acción de ejecución de hipoteca, así como la de la subasta, estarán disponibles para ser examinados en la Secretaría del Tribunal. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titulación y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes, si los hubiere al crédito de ejecutante, continuarán subsiguientes entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Y para conocimiento de la parte demandada, de los acreedores posteriores, de los licitadores, partes interesadas y público en general, expido el presente Aviso para su publicación en los lugares públicos correspondientes. Librado en Comerío, Puerto Rico, a 24 de febrero de 2026. ANDRÉS VÁZQUEZ SANTIAGO, ALGUACIL PLACA #998.

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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. JENNIFER DE JESUS

Demandado(a)

Caso Núm.: PO2025CV02948. (Salón: 604 CIVIL SUPERIOR). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO Y OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. JEAN PAUL JULIÁ DÍAZJPJULIA@RMMELAW.COM.

A: JENNIFER DE JESUS. (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 febrero de 2026, 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 febrero de 2026. En Ponce, Puerto Rico, el 26 de febrero de 2026. CARMEN G. TIRÚ QUIÑONES, SECRETARIA. ELBA SANTOS ORTIZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE AGUADILLA REYNALDO GONZALEZ

T/C/C REINALDO

GONZALEZ ROMAN, IVAN GONZALEZ PEREZ, MARIBEL GONZALEZ

PEREZ, RAQUEL GONZALEZ

EX-PARTE

Civil Núm.: AG2025CV01438. Sobre: EXPEDIENTE DE DOMINIO. EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, S.S.

A: LAS PERSONAS IGNORADAS Y DESCONOCIDAS A QUIENES PUDIERA PERJUDICAR LA INSCRIPCION DEL DOMINIO A FAVOR DE LA PARTE PETICIONARIA

EN EL REGISTRO DE LA PROPIEDAD DE LA FINCA QUE MAS ADELANTE SE DESCRIBIRA Y A TODA PERSONA EN GENERAL QUE CON DERECHO PARA ELLO DESEE OPONERSE A ESTE EXPEDIENTE.

POR LA PRESENTE se les notifica para que comparezcan, si lo creyeren pertinente, ante este Honorable Tribunal dentro de los 20 días contados a partir de la última publicación de este Edicto a exponer lo que a sus derechos convenga en el expediente promovido por la parte peticionaria para adquirir su dominio sobre la finca que se describe más adelante. Deberá usted presentar su posición a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https:// unired.ramajudicial.pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación en la secretaria del Tribunal. Si usted deja de expresarse dentro del referido término, el Tribunal podrá dictar sentencia, previo a escuchar la prueba de valor de la parte peticionaria en su contra, sin más citarle ni oírle, y conceder el remedio solicitado en la petición, o cualquier otro, si el Tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. Rústica: sita en el Barrio Llanadas, Sector Calichosa de Isabela, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de DOS MIL CUATROSCIENTOS TREINTA PUNTO VEINTE (2,430.20) METROS CUADRADOS, equivalente a cero punto sesenta y uno ochenta y tres cuerdas en lindes al Norte, en dos alineaciones a saber; una de catorce punto setecientos sesenta y ocho metros y otra de sesenta punto doscientos veinticinco (60.225) metros con Avelino González y camino sin asfaltar; Sur, en dos alineaciones a saber: una de treinta y cuatro punto ciento noventa y dos (34.192) metros y otra de veintiuno punto cero sesenta y cuatro (21.064) metros con Sucesión de Anastasio Nieves; Este, en treinta y cinco punto ciento sesenta y uno (35.161) metros con el señor Cecilio Nieves Cabrera y por el Oeste, en treinta y nueve punto seiscientos quince (39.615) metros con camino sin asfaltar que da acceso a la carretera cuatrocientos setenta y cinco. Catastro: 026-000-006-89-000. El abogado de la parte peticionaria el LCDO. ISMAEL PEREZ NIEVES, PO Box 534, Isabela, Puerto Rico 00662; Tel: (787) 872-1500. Se le informa, además, que el Tribunal ha señalado vista en este caso para el 26

de junio de 2026, a las 9:00 de la mañana, mediante videoconferencia, a la cual usted puede comparecer asistido por abogado y presentar oposición a la petición. Este edicto deberá ser publicado en tres (3) ocasiones dentro del término de veinte (20) días, en un periódico de circulación general diaria, para que comparezcan si quieren alegar su derecho. Toda primera mención de persona natural y/o jurídica que se mencione en el mismo, de identificar en letra tamaño 10 puntos y negrillas, conforme a lo dispuesto en las Reglas de Procedimiento Civil, 2009. Se le apercibe que de no comparecer los interesados y/o partes citadas, o en su defecto los organismos públicos afectados en el término improrrogable de veinte (20) días a contar de la fecha de la última publicación del edicto, el Tribunal podrá conceder el remedio solicitado por la parte peticionaria, sin más citarle ni oírle. En Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, a 24 de octubre de 2025. SARAHÍ REYES PÉREZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. ARLENE GUZMÁN PABÓN, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE CAROLINA ISLAND PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC COMO AGENTE DE ACE ONE FUNDING, LLC Parte Demandante Vs. CARMEN L RIVERA MARQUEZ Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: LO2025CV00207. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: CARMEN L RIVERA MARQUEZPO BOX 433, CAROLINA PR 00986-0433. POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza y requiere para que conteste la demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), la cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www.poderjudicial.pr/ index.php/tribunal-electronico, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el

tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda o cualquier otro sin más citarle ni oírle, si el tribunal en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. El sistema SUMAC notificará copia al abogado de la parte demandante, Osvaldo L. Rodríguez Fernández cuya dirección es: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 009368518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección notificaciones@ orf-law.com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, hoy día 8 de enero de 2026. LCDA. KANELLY ZAYAS ROBLES, SECRETARIA. MARICRUZ APONTE ALICEA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE GUAYAMA ISLAND PORTFOLIO

SERVICES, LLC

COMO AGENTE DE FAIRWAY ACQUISITIONS FUND, LLC

Parte Demandante Vs. HERMES T VEGA RODRIGUEZ

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: GM2025CV00873. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: HERMES T VEGA RODRIGUEZURB BRISAS DEL MAR F1 CALLE 24, GUAYAMA PR 00784; 932 MICAHS WAY N., SPRING LAKE NC 28390. POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza y requiere para que conteste la demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), la cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https:///www. poderjudicial.pr/index.php/tribunal-electronico, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda o cualquier otro sin más citarle ni oírle, si el tribunal en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. El sistema

SUMAC notificará copia al abogado de la parte demandante, Osvaldo L. Rodríguez Fernández cuya dirección es: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección notificaciones@orf-law.com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en GUAYAMA, Puerto Rico, hoy día 8 de enero de 2026. MARISOL ROSADO RODRÍGUEZ, SECRETARIA. CARMEN J. VEGA RIVERA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE SAN JUAN MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT PUERTO RICO, LLC COMO AGENTE DE MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC.

Parte Demandante Vs. RENE J REYES

Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: SJ2025CV09021. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: RENE J REYESURB ALTS DEL REMANSO M12 CALLE CANADA, SAN JUAN PR 00926-6136.

POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza y requiere para que conteste la demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), la cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www.poderjudicial.pr/index.php/tribunalelectronico, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda o cualquier otro sin más citarle ni oírle, si el tribunal en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. El sistema SUMAC notificará copia al abogado de la parte demandante, Gabriel Ramos Colon cuya dirección es: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 009368518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección gabriel.ramos@ orf-law.com y a la dirección notificaciones@orf-law.com.

EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en SAN

JUAN, Puerto Rico, hoy día 12 de enero de 2026. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. IRIS OLIVO NÚÑEZ, SECRETARIA DE SERVICIOS A SALA.

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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE SAN JUAN MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT

PUERTO RICO, LLC COMO AGENTE DE MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. Parte Demandante Vs. ELIZABETH

SOTO LAUREANO Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: SJ2025CV09027. Salón de Sesiones: 803. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.

A: ELIZABETH

SOTO LAUREANOURB VALENCIA 314 CALLE CACERES, SAN JUAN PR 00923-1906. POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza y requiere para que conteste la demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la publicación de este Edicto. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), la cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www.poderjudicial.pr/index.php/tribunalelectronico, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda o cualquier otro sin más citarle ni oírle, si el tribunal en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. El sistema SUMAC notificará copia al abogado de la parte demandante, Gabriel Ramos Colon cuya dirección es: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 009368518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección gabriel.ramos@ orf-law.com y a la dirección notificaciones@orf-law.com.

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World Baseball Classic to generate multimillion-dollar economic impact in San Juan & PR

By THE STAR STAFF

San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero Lugo presented details Wednesday on the projected economic impact of the 2026 World Baseball Classic Group A opening round, an event to be held from Friday to next Wednesday at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in Hato Rey.

The analysis, commissioned by the municipality and prepared by Advantage Business Consulting, projects a total economic impact of $43.8 million and an estimated fiscal impact of $5.3 million at the state level and $345,000 at the municipal level. “The World Baseball Classic represents much more than a high-level sporting event,” Romero Lugo said. “We are talking about a significant economic boost that will directly impact our small and medium-sized businesses, our tourism industry, and our hardworking people. San Juan is ready to welcome the world and transform this international stage into real economic development, demonstrating that we have the capacity, infrastructure, and leadership to host world-class events.”

The event anticipates an estimated attendance of some 145,000 spectators during five days of competition, which will include a total of 10 games at Bithorn. The stadium has a capacity of 19,125 fans per game, according to the technical analysis included in the report, which supports the projection of a significant economic impact for San Juan and Puerto Rico.

World Baseball Classic

Team Puerto Rico Schedule

Exhibition games in Ft. Myers, Fla.

Tuesday Puerto Rico 5, Boston Red Sox 3

Wednesday Puerto Rico vs. Minnesota Twins

Pool play at Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan Group A

Friday

Puerto Rico at Colombia, 7 p.m. AT

Saturday

Panama at Puerto Rico, 7 p.m. AT

Monday

Cuba at Puerto Rico, 7 p.m. AT/ET

Tuesday

Canada at Puerto Rico, 7 p.m. AT/ET

By LI YUAN

People on social media in China and the West can’t stop comparing Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu, two of the biggest stars at the Winter Olympics. It’s hard not to. Both were born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Both have a parent from China. Both are sports prodigies. In Milan, Liu, 20, became the first American in 24 years to win gold in women’s figure skating, and she added a second gold in the team event. Gu, 22, won one gold and two silvers

The study also projects the creation of 454 jobs related to the demand for services during the event, defined as one person working full-time for a year to meet the increased demand. Likewise, an increase in tourism and commercial activity is anticipated in sectors such as gastronomy, transportation and entertainment.

“The impact of the World Baseball Classic goes beyond sports,” said Joel Pizá Batiz, director of economic development and tourism for San Juan. “This event positions San Juan within the international sports tourism circuit and strengthens strategic sectors of our economy. We will continue to monitor the tournament’s development and the economic activity it generates, reaffirming our commitment to initiatives that promote the sustainable growth of the capital city.”

The tournament is part of a broader strategy aimed at activating iconic spaces and strengthening the nightlife economy in the island capital. That effort also solidifies Hiram Bithorn Stadium as a key venue for global events that continue to attract visitors year-round.

“With the opening of Hiram Bithorn Stadium, we are beginning a new chapter for San Juan,” Romero Lugo said. “The World Baseball Classic is a platform that reaffirms our organizational capacity and our positioning as an international sports destination. We will continue to promote initiatives that connect entertainment, tourism, and economic development to create real opportunities for our people.”

Attendance for the Group A pool play round of the World Baseball Classic is estimated at some 145,000 spectators during five days of competition, which will include a total of 10 games at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in Hato Rey. The stadium has a capacity of 19,125 fans per game.

In Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu, China and America see a mirror image

in freestyle skiing.

The difference: Liu, whose father was a Tiananmen-era dissident who fled China for the United States in 1989, was on Team USA. Gu, who obtained a Chinese passport in 2019, chose to represent China.

In the United States, many people celebrated Liu’s performance as a win for liberty, while some, like former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom and various conservative media figures, have called Gu a traitor. Several politicians have accused her of supporting America’s adversary.

On the Chinese internet, the treatment of the two women was largely reversed. On the Chinese social media platform Weibo, for instance, a user based in Guangdong commented, “Eileen Gu is a hero of China while Alysa Liu is a descendant of an anti-China figure.”

The reaction is both unfortunate and predictable. As the United States and China intensify a geopolitical rivalry that could determine global leadership deep into the 21st century, nationalism on both sides has intensified.

The uncomfortable comparison so many are making between Liu and Gu speaks to more than sport. It exposes questions of heritage, loyalty and identity, thrusting the two athletes into the politics of both countries. Much of the commentary is a proxy for rival nationalism: on the American side, increas-

ingly vocal demands that immigrants prove their allegiance; on the Chinese side, an insistence that Chinese ethnicity demands loyalty and that dissent is betrayal.

The Chinese Communist Party has long advanced an ethnonationalist idea of belonging: that people of Chinese descent, wherever they reside and whatever passport they hold, remain part of the Chinese nation. Under Xi Jinping, who took full power in 2013, this principle has strengthened: Ethnicity has become a bond that carries expectations of loyalty.

Many Chinese people, in and outside the country, who criticize or question official Beijing positions, not only political activists but journalists, too, are invariably labeled sellouts or worse.

This is worth keeping in mind when Americans call Gu a traitor. They’re borrowing the Chinese Communist Party’s vocabulary and adopting its framework of birthplace loyalty.

The ethnonationalist philosophy also explains the scale of China’s investment in athletes of Chinese heritage. Of the 48 players on China’s men’s and women’s Olympic hockey teams in 2022, 22 of them were naturalized athletes with Chinese lineage.

Gu was the most visible example of this recruitment effort. When she switched to represent China in 2019, she became a geopolitical asset for Beijing.

A Beijing city government document published last year showed that the municipal sports bureau planned to pay Gu and one other American-born athlete competing for China a combined $14 million over three years. Their names were later scrubbed from the record after it drew public criticism. The episode offered a rare glimpse into how the state invests in athletic success as a form of soft power.

If Gu’s case illustrates how the state embraces certain members of the Chinese diaspora, Liu’s family story illustrated how it treats others.

Her father, Arthur Liu, was a student activist who ended up on the government’s most wanted list after the Tiananmen crackdown. He fled to the United States, became a lawyer and raised five children as a single father. Alysa is the oldest. She started skating at 5 and became national champion at 13. Arthur Liu said in media interviews that he had been approached about having Alysa represent China but declined out of concerns about the country’s human rights record.

Before the 2022 Beijing Olympics, it was reported at the time, U.S. authorities informed Liu that he and Alysa were targets of a Chinese government-linked surveillance and harassment effort. The U.S. government provided protection for Alysa during the games. She was 16. It was her first trip to China.

Arthur Liu also said he learned that Beijing was aware that his daughter had once posted an Instagram message about the government’s crackdown on the ethnic minority Uyghurs in China.

When Alysa Liu won gold medals in Milan, she became a problem that China’s censorship apparatus could not quite solve. Praise for her skating on the internet in China was often followed by vague warnings, usually from commenters, to “look up her family background and political orientation.” They couldn’t be more specific and had to resort to euphemisms and coded language because references to June 4, 1989, the date of the Tiananmen massacre, are heavily censored. She is sometimes called a “second-generation antiChina figure.”

If parts of China struggle with how to absorb Liu’s story,

Alysa Liu of the United States competes during the women’s figure skating short program at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Feb. 17, 2026. The Olympic athletes are the subject of uncomfortable public comparisons that present online narratives that overlap more than both sides may realize. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Eileen Gu of China waves as she takes the podium after winning the silver medal in the women’s slopestyle ski final at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 9, 2026. (Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times)

parts of the United States struggle to understand Gu’s. Their underlying logic — that identity carries duty — sounds familiar to the ears of many Chinese.

At the same time, some on the American political left risk flattening all criticism of Gu as racism, sidestepping questions about how authoritarian governments deploy athletes and soft power.

Gu grew up with feet in both worlds, but the rivalry between Washington and Beijing has narrowed the space for dual belonging.

She spent most summers in Beijing, her mother’s hometown. She speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and in 2019, at 15, became a naturalized Chinese citizen, joining Beijing’s effort to project national strength on the global stage. It proved to be a lucrative arrangement for both sides. Gu has won six Olympic medals for China and became one of the highest-earning female athletes in the world, with most of her sponsors being Chinese brands and global brands targeting the Chinese market.

Gu has declined to comment on her citizenship status — Chinese law forbids dual citizenship — and on China’s human rights record. Time magazine asked her recently about the treatment of the Uyghur population in Xinjiang. She replied that she did not think it was her business to comment. She was not an expert, she said, and reaching a conclusion would require extensive research and a visit to the region in China.

Her response set off criticism from human rights activists. “Choosing who you represent is a personal decision. No one is a traitor for that,” wrote the Digital Citizens for Human Rights, an account on the social platform X that focuses on China. “You don’t need to speak for power. But you cannot claim innocence while benefiting from it.”

Even on Chinese social media, Gu is a divisive figure. While many Chinese people hail her as a hero and address her adoringly as the “snow princess,” some criticize her for having the privilege of being “a part-time Chinese” — being Chinese when it is profitable and American when it is convenient.

“She gets to have it both ways. Must be nice,” one commenter wrote on Weibo, the Chinese internet platform.

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