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By THE STAR STAFF
Cayey Mayor Rolando Ortiz Velázquez relayed long‑stan ding concerns over potable water service in several rural communities to federal officials on Monday, joining a delegation of Puerto Rico mayors participating in the “Technical Mission in Washington,” an initiative of the Puerto Rico Mayors Association aimed at strengthening municipal advocacy in the U.S. capital.
Ortiz Velázquez met with Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Ad ministration Executive Director Gabriella Boffelli as part of a series of scheduled meetings with federal agencies, members of Congress and nonprofit organizations. The mayor said the conversation focused in part on chronic water service instability affecting sectors such as Cercadillo and Lapa, where residents have endured years of irregular service from the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) despite consistently paying their monthly bills.
“We raised the issue of the potable water crisis in several sectors of Cayey,” Ortiz Velázquez said. “These communities have lived with unstable service for years. Families pay diligently, yet the service remains unreliable. We asked Director Boffelli for federal support to help address this situation.”
The mayor noted that recent high‑profile water system failures including breaks in the Northern Superaqueduct, persistent drought conditions and service disruptions in the San Juan metropolitan area have drawn significant media attention. While that visibility is welcome, he argued that mountain towns
facing similar or worse conditions have not received equitable coverage or urgency.
He pointed to the case of Morovis, which as previously reported by the STAR sued PRASA in federal court over chronic service deficiencies, an action that resulted in a court‑supervised agreement between both parties.
The Cayey mayor’s visit to Washington is part of a broader effort by Puerto Rico’s municipal leaders to secure federal collaboration on infrastructure, community development and essential services.
By THE STAR STAFF
The University of Puerto Rico (UPR) is inviting high school students, university students, parents and the general public to participate in UPR Fest 2026, a free event that will bring together, for the first time in one space, the academic offerings and university experience of the system’s 11 campuses.
The event will be held this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UPR Río Piedras Campus. During the event, attendees will be able to learn about the undergraduate and graduate programs offered by all 11 campuses, speak directly with admissions staff and faculty, receive guidance on admission requirements, academic and research opportunities, and com plete their application for admission and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the support of specialized staff.
UPR Fest also will feature the participation of the campu ses’ official mascots, an alumni area, student services, student
entrepreneurs, a store with items and memorabilia from the different units, artisans, food trucks and spaces designed for family enjoyment.
Additionally, a “Prepa Justas” zone, organized by student associations, will be set up where visitors can participate in games, challenges and recreational activities. The event will also feature a picnic area and performances by various musical groups on the main stage.
“We want every visitor to experience firsthand the impact of our campuses and find the path that best aligns with their academic and professional aspirations,” UPR President Zayira Jordán Conde said.
UPR Vice President of Student Affairs Jonathan Muñoz Ba rreto said the event “aims to support students through concrete steps in their university journey.”
“There, they can find guidance, complete applications, clarify doubts about financial aid, and learn firsthand about the services that support their transition to university life,” he said.
By THE STAR STAFF
An immigrant -- described by witnesses as apparently Haitian -- was violently arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents over the weekend in San Juan’s Barrio Obrero, in an incident captured by security cameras and shared widely on social media. The footage shows the man leaving the Econo supermarket on Avenida Borinquen around 9 a.m., carrying supplies he had just purchased, when federal agents intercepted him.
The supermarket administrator who released the videos said the man, who reportedly lives nearby, had just paid for his groceries and stepped outside when an unmarked federal vehicle blocked his path. Realizing what was happening, he attempted to flee, but several additional ICE vehicles arrived, and multiple agents chased him down Martino Street before forcing him to the ground.
“They have no mercy. They threw him to the ground violently. It shouldn’t be like this,” the administrator said in the recording, adding that supermarket employees were left in tears after witnessing the arrest.
The supermarket administrator who released the videos said the man, who reportedly lives nearby, had just paid for his groceries at the Econo in Barrio Obrero and stepped outside when an unmarked federal vehicle soon blocked his path. (Screenshot Facebook video via WAPA TV/July 12, 2026)
The videos, reposted by the Jonathan Djcachu Hernandez page -- which frequently alerts communities about ICE activity -- also show the administrator lamenting the broader climate of fear: “It’s so hard to see what we’ve seen … God, have mercy on what we’re going through.”
The American Civil Liberties Union of Puerto Rico has been warning for months about what it describes as a rise in aggressive ICE interventions on the island, including operations in public spaces and residential neighborhoods. The organization argues that the tactics sow fear among immigrant communities and raise concerns about due process and excessive force.
Federal authorities have not released information about the man’s identity, immigration status, or the reason for the arrest. The STAR was unable to determine the fate of the individual shown in the video.
The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of ICE nationwide, following several high-profile cases involving the deaths of Mexican nationals during or after federal interventions in the mainland United States (see related story on page 5). Civil rights advocates say the Barrio Obrero arrest underscores the need for transparency and oversight as federal operations expand in Puerto Rico.
Community members in Barrio Obrero expressed shock at the level of force used, noting that the man appeared to be going about his daily routine.
“It’s not fair,” the supermarket administrator said in the video. “We need to understand the times we’re living in.”
By THE STAR STAFF
Spokespeople for the “Alianza Voces por los Animales” (Alliance of Voices for Animals) demanded earlier this week that authorities investigate an alleged case of cruelty against several animals reported in Cayey.
Reportedly, several dogs were found with wires tightly
bound around their waists, near their hind legs.
“Animals are sentient beings capable of experiencing pain, fear, and suffering. Acts of this nature cannot be normalized or go unpunished,” Vivian Godoy, a spokesperson for the alliance, said in a written statement. “Violence against animals deserves a firm response from the state and from society as a whole.”
Claribel Pizarro, also representing the alliance, urged
agencies with jurisdiction -- including the Puerto Rico Police and entities responsible for enforcing Law 154 -- to conduct a diligent investigation and ensure that anyone responsible is held accountable under the law.
She also called upon the public and all those who love, respect, and protect animals to cooperate with authorities by providing any information that might help clarify the facts.
By THE STAR STAFF
House of Representatives Government Committee
Chairman Víctor Parés Otero asked LUMA Energy on Monday to relocate its Monacillo commercial office to the Señorial Plaza Shopping Center, given the private operator’s intention to move the office to another location.
“LUMA Energy has expressed its intention to move its commercial service office from its operations center in Monacillo, Río Piedras, to another location, allegedly because its current location is the company’s main operations center,” noted Parés, the San Juan District 4 lawmaker. “Our suggestion is simple: move it to the Señorial Plaza in Cupey, an ideal space with ample parking, in a central area, recently renovated, and with the necessary requirements to serve the general public.”
According to LUMA data, the office in question receives between 30,000 and 40,000 clients every year. The average number of daily visits exceeds 110 people, making it one of the busiest offices on the island.
In a letter sent on July 2 to LUMA President and CEO Janisse Quiñones, the New Progressive Party legislator highlighted Señorial Plaza’s central location, deeming it “strategic due to its easy access from major transit routes and, above all, its proximity to the Monacillo area and the communities that traditionally receive services at this office.”
“We believe that a location with these characteristics significantly contributes to maintaining accessibility and convenience for thousands of citizens,” Parés said.
LUMA management announced the possible relocation of the Monacillo service office in early 2026.
By THE STAR STAFF
The Financial Oversight and Management Board has approved a limited, $2 million pilot program for the Municipal Revenue Collections Center (CRIM by its acronym in Spanish) to begin updating Puerto Rico’s Digital Cadaster, or property register -- far short of the $6.8 million and 214 temporary hires the agency originally sought.
In a July 10 letter to CRIM Executive Director Javier García Cintrón, the oversight board said it now has “a better understanding” of the cost structure behind CRIM’s proposal to identify ownership information for more than 56,000 properties and modernize the cadaster. CRIM currently manages over 1.3 million properties with 347 career employees and 56 temporary workers; the initial request would have increased its workforce by 54%.
The oversight board noted that recent adjustments to CRIM’s Classification and Remuneration Plan pushed projected annual costs for the proposed expansion to roughly $9.4 million. Still, stronger-than-expected property tax collections this year mean CRIM
expects to close fiscal 2026 with a $2.3 million operating surplus -- funds the board is now allowing the agency to tap for a smaller-scale launch.
The approved pilot is intended to test CRIM’s operational model, validate assumptions about property ownership identification, and measure performance before any broader rollout. The oversight board framed the effort as a chance for CRIM to “demonstrate results in a controlled manner and build the evidentiary foundation for future investment.”
CRIM must now deliver, within 30 days, a detailed work plan outlining the pilot’s scope, timeline, milestones and expected impact on collections; a hiring plan for provisional staff; and signed MOUs with participating municipalities covering reimbursement caps, performance metrics and compliance requirements.
The pilot must show measurable progress in ownership identification, title investigations,
appraisals and registration of updated information in the Digital Cadaster. At its conclusion, CRIM will be required to submit a results report to the oversight board.
If the agency fully uses the reserved funds, meets performance standards, and seeks to expand, it will need to submit phased requests for additional municipalities. Each expansion would require separate board approval before any new hiring.
The oversight board emphasized that all Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act, or PROMESA, requirements and CRIM’s certified fiscal year 2027 budget remain in force. It also underscored the importance of an accurate cadaster as a cornerstone of municipal revenue collection.
The letter was signed by Robert F. Mujica Jr., the board’s executive director, and copied to multiple municipal leaders and officials. The San
By THE STAR STAFF
The Department of Public Safety (DSP by its initials in Spanish) is moving to strengthen emergency communications with a new multimillion-dollar investment in mobile satellite technology designed to keep first responders connected when traditional networks fail.
DSP Secretary Arthur Garffer announced
the purchase of 74 FirstNet miniCRD portable systems, a $3,019,805 initiative that will expand the agency’s operational capacity during hurricanes, earthquakes, widespread power outages, or any event that disrupts commercial communication networks.
The FirstNet miniCRD units function as autonomous mobile cellular towers equipped with integrated satellite connectivity. Garffer said the technology allows responders to
quickly reestablish communications in areas where conventional systems are down, ensuring uninterrupted coordination during critical incidents.
The devices will be available to all DSP bureaus, municipal governments, and first‑response personnel. They are expected to support rescue operations, remote communities and regions especially vulnerable to communication failures.
Because the systems can be transported by vehicle or helicopter, the DSP will be able to deploy them rapidly to any affected zone, reinforcing public safety and emergency management operations.
Garffer emphasized that the investment is intended to ensure seamless interagency coordination during high-risk events and to strengthen the government’s ability to respond effectively to emergencies of significant magnitude.
By THE STAR STAFF
The environmental organization Amigxs del Mar issued a warning Monday about the potential environmental and community impact of three luxury mega-hotel projects proposed for development in Loíza, arguing that the large - scale construction threatens fragile coastal ecosystems and could displace long-standing residents.
The projects -- Loíza Ocean, Loíza Piñones and Loíza River City -- are part of the Puerto Rico 230 initiative led by Ora World, a company seeking to build more than 10 mega hotels across Puerto Rico. Amigxs del Mar spokesperson Gabriela Vélez said the developments are tied to
U.S. cardiologist and philanthropist John Sancan Nelson, who, she said, has created separate corporations for each proposed site.
“... For each of the 12 locations they want to build in Puerto Rico, they create a new corporation,” Vélez said. “We’ve already identified many of those corporations linked to him.”
She added that Loíza Ocean already has an approved coastal boundary (“deslinde” in Spanish) and Loíza Piñones has an approved permit.
Developers intend for the three structures to be interconnected and to include attractions such as a zipline and a helipad. Vélez emphasized that the scale of the projects threatens several community response centers in the area and
could intensify pressure on coastal resources.
As part of its advocacy efforts, Amigxs del Mar created the Puerto Rico Coastal Map, a digital tool designed to highlight hotel developments that the group says pose risks to the island’s coastal zones.
Loíza Mayor Julia Nazario Fuentes publicly opposed the Ora World proposals, noting that one of the projects could displace residents who have lived in the area for decades.
“We will not endorse any project that is not aligned with our natural environment, with the idiosyncrasies of a coastal town, or that continues to damage our beaches,” she said. “We will not support any project that is not ecological and environmentally friendly.”
The projects remain under evaluation as environmental groups and community organizations call for greater transparency and public participation in the permitting process.
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By JACEY FORTIN, HEATHER BEASLEY DOYLE and MIRIAM JORDAN
Afederal immigration agent shot and killed an individual in a vehicle on Monday in the coastal city of Biddeford, Maine, according to the state attorney general’s office. Nearly eight hours later, details remained scant, and federal authorities had not provided any information about the fatal encounter.
The state’s governor, the city’s mayor and other officials said they were seeking details, and demanded a full investigation of the killing. It was the second fatal shooting in a week involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent firing into a vehicle.
Social media video shot early Monday showed agents surrounding a still body at an intersection in a residential neighborhood of Biddeford, next to a car with bullet holes in the windshield, as local police officers arrived at the scene.
Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, said in a phone interview Monday that “we have gotten reports that ICE officers shot through a car window, and the individual in the car was killed.”
Liam LaFountain, the mayor of Biddeford, called for “a full, thorough and transparent investigation into this fatal incident,” in a statement, adding, “We will get answers, but we do not have them yet.”
Maine’s attorney general, Aaron M. Frey, said in a statement Monday afternoon that according to initial reports, a deportation officer was “conducting an enforcement operation related to a final order of removal when the subject attempted to flee in a vehicle in the direction of the officer and was fatally shot.”
Two advocacy groups, the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition and Presente! Maine, said in a joint statement that a 26-year-old Colombian man had died in the encounter. Project Relief, another immigrant advocacy organization, said the man had a partner and a young child.
The source of the advocates’ information was unclear, and could not be immediately confirmed with the authorities.
The shooting came amid an aggressive ramp-up of immigration arrests across the country in recent weeks. Daily arrests of immigrants in the United States doubled in the last week of June and have continued to climb.
Last week, federal immigration agents killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican
and so we have no video evidence of what occurred in this case.”
As of 3 p.m., Homeland Security officials had not provided any information despite repeated requests for comment.
Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, said in a statement that the Maine State Police and other agencies were consulting with federal officials “to determine the facts of what occurred this morning.” Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, called for “a full and impartial investigation.”
The state, which has an aging population, has in recent decades welcomed immigrants who have helped breathe new life into the economy, and now represent about 5% of the population.
In the early 2000s, Maine received a large influx of refugees from Somalia, and it has since resettled people fleeing conflict in other African countries and the Middle East.
It has also attracted a growing number of immigrants from Latin America, many of whom live in Biddeford, a working-class town on the coast.
construction worker and father of three who had lived in the country for more than 30 years without legal status. Salgado Araujo was not the initial target of the officers who pursued his vehicle in Houston, and as in Maine, it appeared that the agents were not using body cameras.
In Maine, a statewide enforcement surge began in January. Residents of Biddeford, a city of roughly 22,000 about 20 miles south of Portland, said that ICE agents had been there frequently in recent months.
People who live near the intersection where the shooting took place on Monday said that it happened at about 7:15 a.m. In interviews, several reported hearing gunfire, then seeing a body on the ground next to a car.
Mia Covino, 26, who lives nearby, said that she heard four or five gunshots and dropped to the floor inside her home. She then peeked from her window, she said, and saw two law enforcement agents in plain clothes and green vests in the street, as well as a white car slowly spinning in circles in the intersection.
One of the agents was holding onto one of the car’s door handles, Covino said, “yelling, ‘He tried to run me over.’” The other agent was telling his colleague “to stop, to relax, to calm down,” she added.
Another vehicle, which appeared to belong to the federal agents, bumped into the circling car and stopped it, Covino said, adding that agents then pulled a man from the driver’s seat and onto the ground. He was covered in blood, she said.
Mary Hayes, who also lives nearby, said she looked outside at about 7:30 a.m., after seeing social media posts about the shooting. She saw a white car with the driver‘s side window blown out, she said, and bullet holes in the windshield.
There was also a woman on her knees, screaming, Hayes said, alongside a young girl with a pink backpack who was being comforted by another child.
“I heard agony,” Hayes said. “I heard a howl that came from your soul, that your whole life had just changed and it was never going to be the same.”
At a news conference in Portland on Monday, Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said that he had spoken with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “The person who was shot was the target of the arrest warrant, based upon his immigration status,” King said.
“Different facts may come out, but apparently, there are no cameras involved,” he added. “Body cameras were not on the agents,
Talla Fall, who is originally from Senegal, said he lives near where the shooting took place and works at a McDonald’s nearby. ICE agents have been in the neighborhood “every day, every week,” he said.
Hundreds of immigrants were detained during the January enforcement surge, which ICE called “Operation Catch of the Day,” a reference to the state’s commercial seafood and lobster industry.
“Everyone thought the surge was over, but ICE has been present — and in larger numbers,” said Anna Welch, founding director of the refugee and human rights clinic at the University of Maine School of Law.
The incident on Monday, she said, “raises serious concerns about what kinds of protocol and training agents are getting to ensure that violence doesn’t escalate to the point of someone being shot in the head.”
By OLIVIA DÍAZ
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., likely died on Saturday from a tear in his aorta, officials said, hours after returning to the United States from Ukraine and months before he was to face reelection.
Graham’s office said Sunday that a preliminary report from Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Washington indicated that the senator had died from an aortic dissection, though that determination was subject to additional testing.
Graham, who was chair of the Budget Committee and formerly led the Judiciary Committee, became a household name in Republican politics and was among President Donald Trump’s closest and most loyal allies in the Senate. He died two days after his 71st birthday, and as he was seeking a fifth term.
A former Air Force lawyer who had served in the Air Force Reserve, Graham also developed a reputation as a foreign policy hawk who vehemently defended Israel and Ukraine. Hours before he died, the senator had returned to Washington after a trip to Ukraine, where he said he had reached agreement with colleagues in both parties and the White House on imposing sanctions targeting buyers of Russian oil.
Here’s what to know about the end of Graham’s life: Emergency workers were called to his home.
Graham’s office did not provide any further details about what happened in the moments leading up to his death. But the medical examiner’s preliminary finding said he suffered a tear in the main artery that carries blood from the heart, “stemming from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease,” or a gradual weakening and hardening of the arteries.
According to recordings of dispatcher calls obtained by The New York Times, emergency workers responded Saturday night to a call about a person experiencing chest pains at the senator’s Capitol Hill address. The recordings did not name Graham, who had returned from Ukraine hours earlier, but responders could be heard saying they were administering CPR to a person suffering from cardiac arrest.
According to the recordings, the emergency call for help came from a woman in Baltimore who was not identified. She informed responders that the house’s door was open, but emergency crews could be heard saying they needed the police to
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) speaks at the BMW manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, S.C., June 30, 2026. Graham likely died on Saturday night, July 11, 2026, from a tear in his aorta, officials said, hours after returning to the United States from Ukraine and months before he was to face reelection. (Will Crooks/The New York Times)
assist a forced entry.
Trump said in an interview Sunday that he had spoken with Graham not long before the episode, and gotten no inkling that there was anything amiss.
“Other than being tired, he was fine,” Trump said. He said early reports of a possible heart attack made sense. “That would just be a quick end. And maybe that’s not the worst way to go.”
The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement Graham was declared dead at 10:23 p.m. at George Washington University Hospital.
He had just returned from Ukraine.
In his last public act, on Friday, Graham announced during a visit to Ukraine that he had reached agreement among a bipartisan group of senators and the White House on his longstalled effort, resisted by Trump, to impose sanctions targeting buyers of Russian oil.
It was a fitting end to the senator’s career on Capitol Hill, where he had long been a proponent of U.S. military intervention
against adversaries abroad, particularly Russia. Last year, he had pressed for new, harsher sanctions on countries that did business with Moscow, but he pulled back amid Trump’s opposition.
“I have never been more optimistic than I am today that we have the formula to end this war,” Graham said Friday in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital. “Help Ukraine be more lethal. Let those supporting Russia to know there’s going to be a price to be paid if you keep doing it. And to try to find an off-ramp — not to humiliate Putin, but to end this war so that Ukraine will thrive and survive.”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine said Friday that he was grateful to Graham, posting a photo of the two shaking hands in Ukraine.
His trip to Ukraine came just days after Graham had traveled to Ankara, Turkey, for the NATO summit.
Graham’s sister is appointed to finish his Senate term.
Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina said Monday that he would appoint Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to finish his Senate term, after Graham’s death Saturday.
Standing next to Nordone at a news conference, McMaster said it was his duty under the law to select someone “to serve in the place of this irresistible man, this irreplaceable man, this extraordinary man, for the remainder of his term.”
“Lindsey took care of his little sister in years long departed,” McMaster said at a news conference held at the Statehouse in Columbia, South Carolina. “It’s my honor to ask his little sister, Darline Graham, to finish his work for him now.”
Nordone accepted the appointment, saying it would be a “privilege to get to finish” some of her brother’s work over the next several months.
Plans are underway to honor him.
Trump announced on social media Sunday that he would order flags to be flown at half-staff until Saturday evening in honor of Graham.
Arrangements on Capitol Hill have yet to be announced, but Sen. Tim Scott, his fellow South Carolina Republican, suggested in an interview on CBS’ “Face the Nation” that GOP leaders were planning to find ways of honoring Graham in the coming week.
It was not known whether he would lie in state in the Capitol, as his close friend and former Sen. John McCain of Arizona did in 2018 after his death from a malignant brain tumor.
By BRET STEPHENS
Igrew up in a conservative movement that thought it had gotten the better of its worst ideological impulses.
True, there were the usual Father Coughlin throwbacks, people like Pat Buchanan, who were against free trade, sympathetic to Vladimir Putin, down on the Jews and inveterately hostile to immigration, legal or otherwise. There were outright bigots and conspiracy theorists and militia types and their assorted followers, avid or furtive. And there was an outsize share of moralizing hypocrites, inevitable among people too fond of speaking in the name of religion and character.
But that wasn’t the conservatism of the Bushes or John McCain or Mitt Romney, pragmatic men who, whether you agreed with them or not, operated on the center-right side of the liberal-democratic tradition. They were the conscience of the Republican Party, maintaining its decency by occasionally calling out the bad guys on their own side.
That was until the moment the GOP chose to delete its conscience by becoming the party of Donald Trump. A similar moment may soon be upon Democrats if they aren’t careful.
Barring a political miracle, the party will next year have a new member of Congress, Darializa Avila Chevalier, who, the day after the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, celebrated the event in Times Square. Another probable future representative, Claire Valdez, vowed on July 4 to “fight for liberation from Palestine to Puerto Rico.” A would-be U.S.
senator, the Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, offered an alternative take on Michelle Obama’s famous line about going high when your opponent goes low: “When they go low, we don’t go high,” he said. “We take them to the mud and choke them out.” (El-Sayed is a doctor.) In Wisconsin, a democratic socialist, Francesca Hong, is the polling favorite in the race for the Democratic nominee for governor; in 2021 she said that “police exist to uphold white supremacy” and should be abolished; more recently, she has said her “perfect world would be a world without prisons.”
conservatives; socialism among progressives) can seem fresh and appealing to younger voters; that even middle-of-the-road voters still often prefer the most extreme or uncouth candidate on their side to the most moderate candidate on the other; and that policy positions ultimately count for less than sheer charisma, the aura of being a “fighter,” even if you accomplish little of substance.
All this is especially true when the more ideologically extreme candidates are energetic, unstuffy, authentic, and able to stir up an audience. Zohran Mamdani, the New York mayor, is emblematic of the type; so was Graham Platner, the Maine Democrat, at least until allegations about his past behavior finally caught up with him.
What all this means for mainstream Democrats is that they resemble a national army under attack from an insurgency: They offer order and predictability when they need to be shocking and surprising; they seek to win by delivering incremental victories while their guerrilla opponents promise political transcendence. Unless something changes, those dynamics tend to set the army up for disaster.
What could change the dynamics? It would help if a Democratic leader stood up to make the case that democratic socialists are neither liberals nor progressives, at least in any honest sense of those words. They are atavists, blasts from a discredited and discarded past.
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Against this tide, the position of many mainstream Democrats is to dodge the ideological fight with the left while warning that, outside of deep-blue districts like those in New York City, democratic socialism is an electoral loser that only provides Trump with political ammunition. In Michigan, Haley Stevens, El-Sayed’s opponent in the Democratic primary, is campaigning on the argument that “no one wants Abdul to win more than the Republicans” — that is, that Republicans see him as the more beatable opponent come November.
I remember the same case being made by mainstream conservatives against Trump when he was running in 2016: A vote for him in the Republican primary, so the argument went, was tantamount to a vote for Hillary Clinton in the general election. Then he won.
What mainstream Republicans like me missed then is what I fear mainstream Democrats miss now: that ideas older voters know have long been discredited (“America first” among
Socialism as a political program was born in the 19th century and died in the 20th (including in Sweden). Democracy requires a clearly defined citizenry, an idea that becomes meaningless if a country pursues a lax or open-border policy of the kind advocated by democratic socialists. The brainstorms of the far left, like the billionaire surtax on the ballot in California, have failed repeatedly wherever they’ve been tried (including in France). And “justice for Palestine” surely can’t mean taking sides with the killers and rapists of Hamas while insisting that the only nation-state on earth with no right to exist is the Jewish one. The word for that is antisemitism, the politics of the double standard toward Jews, which is yet another terrible idea from a terrible past.
Is there a rising Democrat who will give this speech — the one that says that Democrats stand for freedom and fairness, not radicalism and self-righteousness; the one that never disdains tradition even if it seeks to improve it; the one that knows that utopianism is no substitute for pragmatism, and that purity is not superior to compromise?
That Democrat needs to stand up now, before his party gets swept away by the flood it vainly believes will soon recede.
S AN JUAN – El presidente ejecutivo de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA), Luis Reinaldo González Delgado, informó que la corporación realizará durante esta semana trabajos programados de mantenimiento y mejoras operacionales en varias regiones de Puerto Rico como parte del plan de modernización de la infraestructura de agua potable.
“Estas iniciativas forman parte de los esfuerzos continuos que estamos llevando a cabo para atender el rezago histórico en la infraestructura y aumentar la confiabilidad de los sistemas de producción y distribución de agua potable”, expresó González Delgado en declaraciones escritas.
En la región sur, brigadas instalarán unos 630 pies de tubería en Villalba el lunes 13 y martes 14 de julio, trabajos que no requerirán interrupciones del servicio.
Mientras, en la región metropolitana se realizarán labores el martes en la estación de bombas Finca Rosso 1, en Bayamón, que podrían provocar bajas presiones temporeras en sectores de Bayamón y Guaynabo. Además, durante la madrugada del miércoles se limpiarán los clarificadores del Superacueducto, lo que también podría afectar la presión del servicio para algunos abonados.
Según la AAA, en la región oeste la planta de filtros Montaña, en Aguadilla, operará en baja producción el martes 14 y jueves 16 de julio por labores de mantenimiento, con posibilidad de bajas presiones o interrupciones temporeras en Aguadilla, Aguada y Moca. También el martes se limpiará el tanque Cruz Voladoras, en Moca, aunque se realizarán ajustes para evitar afectaciones al servicio.
En la región norte, el martes se lavará un sedimentador de la planta de filtración de
Quebradillas, lo que interrumpirá el servicio en sectores de Quebradillas y Camuy hasta que concluyan los trabajos. Ese mismo día también se instalará una válvula en el sector Boquillas de Manatí, donde podrían registrarse interrupciones temporeras. Por su parte, en la región este se reemplazarán equipos en la estación de bombas Cejas 4, en Comerío, el miércoles 15 de julio, con posibles bajas presiones o interrupciones en Parcelas El Verde.
González Delgado indicó que las labores permitirán fortalecer la confiabilidad de los sistemas y destacó que las mejoras realizadas recientemente en Carraízo y la planta Sergio Cuevas ya producen resultados en la operación del servicio. Asimismo, exhortó a los abonados que puedan verse afectados a almacenar agua suficiente para sus necesidades esenciales y recomendó hervir el agua durante tres minutos si presenta turbidez una vez se restablezca el servicio.
Contralora revela que PRITS dejó sin uso plataforma de $130 mil y detecta fallas en planificación y ciberseguridad
SANJUAN – La contralora de Puerto Rico, Carmen Vega Fournier, reveló el lunes que el Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service (PRITS) mantiene fuera de operación una plataforma digital por la que desembolsó 130,000 dólares y señaló deficiencias en la planificación estratégica, la rendición de cuentas y la supervisión de la ciberseguridad en el gobierno.
“A los funcionarios y a los empleados del PRITS, les exhortamos a velar por el cumplimiento de la ley y la reglamentación aplicables, y a promover el uso efectivo, económico, eficiente y ético de los recursos del Gobierno en beneficio de nuestro Pueblo”, expresó Vega Fournier en el informe de auditoría.
El Informe de Auditoría OC-27-04 examinó, entre otros asuntos, el desarrollo de la plataforma Electronic Eligibility Engine (E3), creada para permitir el intercambio de información entre agencias y agilizar la evaluación de ciudadanos que solicitan ayudas económicas del gobierno. La primera fase del proyecto fue contratada por 232,000 dólares y el desarrollador entregó una versión funcional en junio de 2023, por la que PRITS pagó 130,000 dólares. Sin embargo, al cierre de la auditoría el sistema no esta-
ba disponible para las agencias ni había sido utilizado para el propósito para el que fue diseñado.
El informe también concluyó que PRITS continúa sin elaborar el Plan Estratégico de Innovación y Tecnología que exige la Ley 75-2019 para dirigir la política pública tecnológica del Gobierno. Aunque la agencia indicó que su estrategia estaba distribuida entre distintos documentos internos, la Oficina del Contralor determinó que ninguno sustituye el plan requerido por ley.
Otra de las deficiencias señaladas fue el incumplimiento con la obligación de informar oportunamente el desempeño de la agencia. El informe anual corres-
pondiente al año fiscal 2024 se entregó con 153 días de atraso a la gobernadora y 184 días después del término legal a la Asamblea Legislativa, lo que limitó que ambas ramas evaluaran a tiempo el progreso de los proyectos y el cumplimiento de los objetivos institucionales.
En materia de ciberseguridad, la auditoría encontró que PRITS tampoco había establecido un mecanismo formal para exigir a las agencias la entrega de sus programas de ciberseguridad, según dispone la Ley 402024. Como resultado, al 24 de octubre de 2025 solo la Oficina de Gerencia y Presupuesto había sometido oficialmente su programa, situación que, según el informe, limita la capacidad del Gobierno para evaluar vulnerabilidades, verificar el cumplimiento de estándares uniformes y fortalecer la protección de sus sistemas digitales. Entre las recomendaciones, la Oficina del Contralor instó a PRITS a completar la segunda fase de la plataforma E3 para ponerla en funcionamiento, preparar el plan estratégico requerido por ley, cumplir con la entrega oportuna de sus informes anuales y establecer un mecanismo formal para revisar los programas de ciberseguridad de las entidades gubernamentales.
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Sam Neill, the versatile New Zealand screen actor who appeared in more than 150 productions over a fivedecade career, and who was perhaps best known for his star turn as the adventuresome paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant in the “Jurassic Park” series, died Monday in Sydney. He was 78.
His family announced the death in a post on Instagram but did not provide further details. Neill was diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma in March 2022 and had been treated for it for years. His family said in the statement that he was “cancer free” when he died.
Born in Northern Ireland and raised in New Zealand, Neill, whose acting career began in the late 1960s, combined a credible Everyman quality with rugged good looks and a hard-to-place accent. He was cast in dozens of productions spanning genres, formats and continents.
Neill first came to international attention with the 1979 Australian period drama “My Brilliant Career” playing a frontier rancher. Critics heralded him for nuanced portrayals, describing his “cryptic brusqueness” in one role and his “avuncular suavity tinged with a dignified sadness” in another.
His credits included the New Zealand films “The Piano” (1993) and “Hunt For the Wilderpeople” (2016); the Hollywood blockbusters “Jurassic Park” (1993) and its sequels, and “Thor: Love and Thunder” (2022); and two seasons of the British television series “Peaky Blinders.”
“I’d like to think I’m able to suggest ambiguities and complexities in the people I play, because I think all of us have hidden aspects or contradictory qualities,” he told The Dominion Post, a New Zealand newspaper, in 2007. “I think that’s what makes us interesting as human beings, and that’s what makes human beings interesting to play.”
With few exemplars of international actors from a New Zealand background to follow, Neill said he had never set himself specific goals, allowing him to ricochet almost aimlessly from one project to the next.
“I never had a map, you know,” he told The Dominion Post in 2016. “There was no one else here that I knew of that had ever had a screen career.”
Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese, mourned Neill, who he said had “starred in so many beloved Australian stories” and “earned a special place in Australian hearts.”
“Wry and dry, thoughtful and laconic, Sam fought illness with the same dignity, humor and conviction that gave strength to his every performance,” Albanese wrote on social media.
Nigel John Dermot Neill was born to Dermot Neill, a New Zealander who served as a British army officer, and his English wife, Priscilla (Ingham) Neill, on their kitchen table in Omagh, a town in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, on Sept. 14, 1947.
At 7, he relocated with his family to New Zealand’s bucolic South Island, where he attended Cashmere Primary School before boarding at Medbury School and Christ’s College, one of New Zealand’s toniest schools, in Christchurch. There, he was a “very ordinary student” who was “irredeemably lazy,” he wrote in his 2023 memoir “Did I Ever Tell You This?”, and who appeared in a handful of school productions.
Neill faced obstacles among his new classmates: a childhood stutter; what he perceived to be an embarrassingly grand British accent; and the name “Nigel,” which he had been given at birth. “To land in a pretty rough playground in a New Zealand primary school with a plum in the voice and Nigel for a name was asking for trouble,” he wrote.
At 11, he changed his name to Sam, taking inspiration from characters in Western movies. It was, he added, “probably the best decision I made in my life. Sam is easy to say, sounds friendly, sounds a bit blokey and has a touch of the Labrador about it.”
He attended the University of Canterbury in Christchurch before transferring to the University of Victoria in Wellington, where he graduated in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in English literature. “Acting was about the only thing that I was good at in school,” he later told The Chicago Tribune.
He began work as a stage actor, performing initially with the Downstage Theater Company for 35 New Zealand dollars a week and a nightly plate of lasagna. He then traveled the country with the New Zealand Players Drama Quartet, performing Shakes-
peare and other great theatrical works to schoolchildren.
Seeking more stable employment, Neill joined New Zealand’s National Film Unit, a publicly owned production company, where he directed a series of documentary shorts. During this time, he appeared in “Ashes,” a 1975 short film, and as the lead in the 1977 thriller “Sleeping Dogs,” which would become New Zealand’s highest-grossing film at the time.
While promoting “Sleeping Dogs” in Australia, Neill was cast in “My Brilliant Career,” for which he was paid roughly three times his National Film Unit salary. It would be the first in a string of Australian productions for him. Neill quickly acquired an agent, quit his job in New Zealand and moved to Sydney. British movie and stage star James Mason, an early admirer, also offered to help establish his international career.
Over the next years, Neill appeared in feature films in Europe and North America before making his Hollywood debut, playing the Antichrist in “Omen III: The Awakening” in 1981. He was nominated for two Emmys, for the 1998 miniseries “Merlin” and the 2017 documentary “New Zealand: Earth’s Mythical Islands,” which he narrated, and three Golden Globes, for performances in the television series “Reilly: Ace of Spies” (1983), “One Against the Wind” (1992) and
“Merlin.”
He was made an Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2007, making him eligible for a knighthood. In 2009, he declined the honor, telling The Sydney Morning Herald: “All modesty aside, I find the idea of a title for myself just too grand at this time of my life.”
Neill eventually reneged on this decision, in 2022 becoming “Knight Companion,” allowing him to be styled Sir.
Despite his international success, he maintained close ties to New Zealand, spending most of his time in Central Otago, where from 1993 he began making wine under the label Two Paddocks. His wines were generally well regarded by critics, but he attempted to take a democratic approach to pricing, telling The Guardian: “I’d hate to think my wine was only being drunk by property developers.”
“I take great pride in the wine that we make,” he told The Australian Financial Review in 2018, adding: “People are taking the wine seriously, as they should, and that has taken a while. People tend to underestimate actors. They say, ‘He is an actor, what would he know?’”
In recent years, Neill also became known for an idiosyncratic social media presence, mostly focused around his winery near Clyde, New Zealand, and its animal inhabitants, which were often named after thespians. Over the years they included a pig named Anjelica Huston, a cow named Helena Bonham Carter and a resplendent cockerel named Michael Fassbender.
Neill is survived by his siblings — Michael, an academic, and Juliet, a drama teacher — and his children, including a son from his 11-year relationship with actress Lisa Harrow and two daughters from his marriage to makeup artist Noriko Watanabe, from whom he separated in 2017.
Neill would become one of his nation’s most famous citizens. But he wrote in his memoir that he had never quite shaken the terrified child who had made the long journey from Northern Ireland.
“My exterior is undoubtedly Sam the New Zealander,” he wrote. “You might even recognize him. But inside, somewhere very deep, there lives a small shy boy who sounds very different, and his name is not Sam. It is Nigel.”
Tech shares weighed on U.S. stocks on Monday after President Donald Trump announced that he would reinstate a blockade on Iranian ports in the latest escalation of U.S.-Iran hostilities that sent oil prices jumping and dampened risk appetite.
Investors stared down what promised to be an eventful week packed with earnings, economic data and congressional testimony from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.
Among the three major U.S. stock indexes, the techladen Nasdaq led the losses, followed by the S&P 500. The Dow’s drop was cushioned by rising energy stocks, which were boosted by spiking crude prices due to restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
“The market’s first impulse is to look through (geopolitics) and wait and see,” said Ross Mayfield, investment strategy analyst at Baird in Louisville, Kentucky. “It seems like a lot of the weakness is concentrated in the memory space, which has been ongoing for the last six weeks or so, with incredibly volatile moves, a pause in the parabolic upswing of the memory and semi names.”
Amid the ongoing AI fervor of recent months, chip stocks have tended to take the lead through rally and selloff. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index was a clear underperformer, with constituents Sandisk, Marvell Technology and Western Digital down between 6.5% and 12.3%.
U.S.-listed shares of South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix sank 6.1% after rising more than 12% on Friday in their Nasdaq debut.
The U.S. and Iran exchanged heavy airstrikes over the weekend, marking a sharp escalation in the scale and reach of attacks and prompted Trump to revive the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, raising concerns about the path forward for peace negotiations. Crude prices surged 8.5%, fueling worries that strained supply and upward energy price pressures could broaden into long-term, systemic inflation.
Warsh is due to sit for his first semiannual testimony before Congress this week, during which the new head of the central bank will be questioned regarding the inflationary effects of the U.S.-Iran war and the Fed’s likely course of action.
Markets are pricing in at least one 25-basis-point rate hike by year-end, according to LSEG data.
To that end, the Labor Department is expected to release its consumer (CPI) and producer (PPI) price indexes this week, which will give markets and the Fed a glimpse at the extent to which the on-again-off-again U.S.-Iran war affected price growth in June.
The Commerce Department’s June retail sales data will provide insight into how well the consumer, who accounts for about 70% of the U.S. economy, is weathering the price squeeze at the gasoline pump and elsewhere.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 136.25 points, or 0.26%, to 52,500.76, the S&P 500 lost 51.60 points, or 0.68%, to 7,523.79 and the Nasdaq Composite lost
371.75 points, or 1.41%, to 25,911.51.
Among the 11 major sectors of the S&P 500, tech shares suffered the biggest percentage loss, while energy led the gainers.
Major financial firms Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo were all slated to report quarterly results on Tuesday, marking the unofficial start of second-quarter earnings season.
“I wonder if the market is going to really start to revolt a little bit at the deluge of corporate issuance to fund this AI capex that has been called into question for a couple of years now,” Mayfield added. “It’ll be interesting to see
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Analysts currently expect aggregate second-quarter S&P 500 earnings growth of 23.7% year on year, up from the 19.2% estimates as of April 1, according to LSEG. Declining issues outnumbered advancers by a 1.57-to1 ratio on the NYSE. There were 126 new highs and 147 new lows on the NYSE.
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By ERIC SCHMITT, JENNY GROSS, LEO SANDS and RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA
After another night of attacks, the United States and Iran appeared to be reverting to the heightened conflict that existed before their ceasefire, as they exchanged incendiary rhetoric and President Donald Trump said he was reinstating the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Trump has also formally notified Congress that fighting with Iran resumed, a recognition that the truce is breaking down and one that stokes a struggle over vital war powers. Congress has directed the president to either end the war or seek approval to continue it, but Trump insists he has the sole authority to make that call. The notification letter, dated Friday, was obtained by The New York Times on Monday.
Trump said the United States would take control of the disputed Strait of Hormuz, charging a 20% fee on all goods passing through it. He had lifted the blockade last month after the two countries reached a truce, which has been threatened by repeated strikes by both sides.
Trump told Fox News that the United States would charge other countries for keeping the strait safe. “We are going to guard it, and we’re
Mourners in Mashhad, Iran, during Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. With much of their leadership killed in the war, Iran’s conservatives have sought to fill the void and intensify the fight against the United States. (Emile Ducke/The New York Times)
going to get paid for guarding it,” he said. The suggestion, which would amount to an expansion of the military conflict, echoed previous threats that had not come to pass.
The United States “will be reimbursed, at the rate of 20% on all cargo shipped, for any and all costs necessary to do the job of pro-
viding safety and security to this very volatile section of the World,” Trump later wrote on social media.
Hours earlier, Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, was among the Iranian officials calling for revenge against the United States over the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing it as “the right of the Iranian nation,” according to the state broadcaster.
The upswell in rhetoric came after Iran’s military said early Monday that it launched another barrage of strikes aimed at U.S. military assets in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. Hours earlier, U.S. forces said they had launched more strikes on Iran aimed at stymieing its ability to attack commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest exchange caps a nearly weeklong flare-up of hostilities as the United States and Iran tussle over control of the strait, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas passed before the war.
Iranian attacks and threats against shipping all but halted traffic through the strait in March, causing global fuel shortages. It rebounded somewhat after the truce but has remained far below prewar levels.
Soon after Trump said the blockade would be reinstated, the price of Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed to $83 a barrel, up from $76 Friday. Here’s what else to know:
— Strait of Hormuz: Shipping dropped again over the weekend through the waterway after Iran attacked a Cypriot-flagged container ship that it accused of “violating” its conditions for transiting the waterway, setting off the latest exchange of hostilities. Just 14 ships passed through the waterway Sunday, the fewest in a month, according to Kpler, a maritime data firm.
— U.S. allies: Jordan’s air defense systems intercepted four missiles from Iran on Monday, the official Petra news agency reported, citing Jordan’s armed forces, which said there were no casualties or material damage in the attacks. Kuwait’s army said its air defenses intercepted hostile aerial targets, and Bahrain said it also fended off Iranian missile and drone attacks.
— U.S. attacks: The U.S. military’s Central Command said its latest wave of strikes had hit “dozens of targets” early Monday local time, including Iranian air-defense systems, and missile and drone capabilities.
— Market volatility: Oil prices rose and global stock markets fell after the Iranian and U.S. attacks over the weekend. In the United States, the average price of gasoline was $3.87, according to AAA motor club, up 7 cents compared with a week ago.
By MARK LANDLER
President Emmanuel Macron of France declared Monday that Europeans were ready to defend their continent, “with blood, if necessary,” as he convened more than 25 leaders for a robust show of support for Ukraine.
On the eve of Bastille Day, France’s national holiday, the leaders met to cement plans for a multinational force, known as the coalition of the willing, which they would deploy in the aftermath of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia to reinforce the Ukrainian army and stabilize the country.
Setting the stage for that gathering, Macron earlier on Monday gave what amounted to his farewell address to France’s military. It was the last of these annual speeches by Macron before he steps down from the presidency next May, and he used it to showcase how far France, and Europe, had come in defending itself.
“The message we are sending to the world is this,” Macron said. “Yes, peace is our aim. Yes, we cherish freedom and the law. And yes, we are
ready to fight to defend them, always and at the cost of blood if necessary.”
The comments reflected a broader effort among European leaders to project strength as the United States is stepping back from its role as the guarantor of European security, leaving Europe more vulnerable to threats from a hostile Russia. Europe is still relatively underprepared for a major conflict, but it has significantly scaled up its military expenditure over the past decade, partly under pressure from President Donald Trump.
Macron emphasized the growth in France’s military budget during his nearly 10 years in office — from 32 billion euros, or $37 billion, in 2017 to 57 billion euros, or $65 billion, this year. Spending will have doubled by the time he leaves office, Macron said, given a budget increase approved by parliament.
Speaking in characteristically grand terms, Macron described strategic autonomy as “this independence of analysis, in decision and in action, this freedom at heart, this ambition for our country,” adding that it “makes France great.”
It was a contrast to Macron’s first year as pres-
ident. That year, Gen. Pierre de Villiers, the chief of France’s general staff — the nation’s highestranking military officer — abruptly resigned after a clash with the new president over his government’s plans to cut military funding. It left a residue of bitterness between Macron and France’s military commanders that took years to fully disappear.
In convening the leaders of the other countries, Macron hopes to seize on the new momentum behind Ukraine, which has scored battlefield gains against Russia and won fresh respect, even from Trump. Trump recently approved licenses for Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air-defense systems — something President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine had long sought.
To help Ukraine accelerate the development of a homegrown air defense industry, France said Monday that it was joining eight other European countries — including Britain and Germany — to form a so-called Anti-Ballistic Coalition.
“We believe the protection of Europe requires a global solution of integrated missile defense architecture to deter and defeat future missile
threats — developed through collective effort, technological openness, and trusted industrial cooperation,” the members of the coalition said in a joint declaration.
Antiballistic missiles were expected to be a key focus at the meeting, which Zelenskyy attended. In addition to the licenses to manufacture Patriots, France and Spain are speeding the development of a new generation of interceptors that would be deployed to Ukraine to stop a barrage of Russian ballistic missiles.
European leaders have been heartened by Trump’s warmer approach toward Ukraine, both at the Group of 7 leaders’ meeting in Évian-lesBains, France, last month and the NATO summit last week in Ankara, Turkey. Trump’s support is viewed as crucial because Europe’s planned postwar force will still rely on the United States’ protection against potential attacks on its troops by Russia.
The coalition, which was launched by France and Britain in 2025, now comprises 37 countries, with the recent addition of Moldova and North Macedonia.
By ANDREW E. KRAMER
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday a shake-up of his top leadership, including the dismissal of the prime minister, in a personnel overhaul that comes as momentum in the war has shifted in Ukraine’s favor.
Zelenskyy said the personnel changes were needed to focus the government’s work on high-priority foreign and domestic policies, including relations with the United States, membership talks with the European Union, securing sufficient supplies of weaponry for the army, and supporting cities and towns near the front line.
“Ukraine is changing its political strategy,” Zelenskyy said in a statement about the overhaul. He said he would designate an official to oversee each priority policy.
Zelenskyy said that Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, a 40-year-old former minister of economy who had led a team of mostly young politicians in Zelenskyy’s government, would step down as prime minister.
“The Cabinet of Ministers needs to be renewed,” Zelenskyy said.
In the statement, he did not mention any other personnel changes. Earlier, Zelenskyy had said he planned changes in the diplomatic service in order to focus diplomacy on securing military supplies from allies. In the statement, he said he would also replace leaders of law enforcement agencies.
Political analysts will be watching two popular generals seen as potential rivals for the presidency in postwar elections, both of whom now work in Zelenskyy’s administration.
Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, a former director of military intelligence, is currently chief of staff, and Gen. Valery Zaluzhny is ambassador to Britain. Whether Zelenskyy keeps them inside the administration, and in which capacity, will partly define Ukraine’s postwar political lineup.
Zelenskyy said he would work with parliament, which must approve ministerial changes, on the overhaul. Zelenskyy’s political party, Servant of the People, holds a majority in parliament but has sometimes struggled to pass
legislation or win confirmations, as lawmakers don’t always vote along party lines.
Zelenskyy last reshuffled the Cabinet in July 2025, after a year and a half of gradual losses along the front line and as Ukraine suffered electrical blackouts as Russia hammered the country’s power grid.
He has replaced individual ministers in scandals over mismanagement and corruption, including a minister of national unity and minister of energy who were implicated by anticorruption investigators in a kickback scheme.
The current political reshuffle comes after a shift in the tide in the war. Ukraine’s strategy of fighting with drones both on the front line and to hit targets deep in Russia is yielding results.
The Russian army is enduring huge casualties from exploding drones. U.S. and Ukrainian officials estimate about 30,000 of its soldiers a month are killed or injured just to maintain a mostly static front line. Russia is making slow gains in the eastern Donbas region but some months has a net loss of territory as Ukraine advances elsewhere.
Ukraine is also mass producing long-range
By KITTIPHUM SRINGAMMUANG, EPHRAT LIVNI and MUKTITA SUHARTONO
More than two dozen people were killed when a fire broke out at a bar in Bangkok late Sunday night, spreading quickly and apparently sending patrons fleeing toward the bathrooms at the back of the venue, where they died, officials said. Dozens of others were injured.
The blaze broke out while a band was play-
ing at the venue. Atipat Wijan, a producer and member of the Totsakan Band, said he was near the stage when he first smelled something burning. He was not alarmed, thinking it was a breaker that might have tripped.
But then he saw smoke near the performers, which included his girlfriend, a singer in the band. Within moments, he said, there were flames.
“I tried to go back to get my girlfriend, but the fire was too strong,” Atipat said, his voice cracking. Then came a massive blast
that knocked him to the ground.
“When the explosion went off, I didn’t see anyone running out,” he said. “People just lay on the floor, screaming for help. I couldn’t do much. I didn’t see any sprinklers going off to stop the fire.”
Videos posted on social media showed people rushing out of the bar, called Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao, as the fire engulfed it. The initial details offered by officials were similar to the account from Atipat, who said he had spoken with emergency medical workers.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the scene, in the Lat Phrao district in northern Bangkok, the Thai capital, early Monday and spoke to reporters.
“Smoke filled the air, and people ran. Most of the victims ran into the restrooms at the back of the building, which didn’t have clear fire escape doors,” he said, noting that this was based on an initial assessment.
Two of the musicians — including Atipat’s girlfriend — were among at least 27 victims of the fire. No other details, including the cause of death, were immediately available about the victims. A forensics team had arrived on the scene to begin an investigation.
The location of the victims’ bodies has raised questions about the venue’s layout and its safety precautions. The Bangkok governor, Chadchart Sittipunt, said that there may have been a table blocking one of the fire exits.
He said there would be an inquiry into the
Yuliia Svyrydenko, prime minister of Ukraine, gives an interview in her office in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Svyrydenko would step down amid a broader shake-up in Ukraine’s senior leadership. (Brendan Hoffman/The New York Times)
exploding drones that have incapacitated about a quarter of Russia’s oil refining capacity. Ukraine claimed to have struck more than 90 ships in the Sea of Azov in the past week, in what would be a major security lapse for Russia in the sea.
venue’s compliance with legal requirements, including permitting, and said that the owner was apparently among those injured in the blaze. Chadchart said a contact center would be established for the victims and their relatives.
Chadchart said that, based on plastic chairs and tables in the venue that were still intact after the fire, it seemed the flames spread quickly along the ceiling.
“It only took 10 or 15 seconds for the flame to spread across the entire room,” said Atipat, whose band regularly performed at the venue.
The fire was extinguished in less than an hour, local news media reported. More than 60 people with injuries were taken to nearby hospitals.
With more than 30 million international visitors a year, Bangkok was the world’s most visited city last year, according to Euromonitor International, a data firm. The city is know for fun, spice and sun, but it also has a reputation for danger because of generally low safety standards.
A string of fires at Bangkok nightclubs has raised concerns about lax enforcement of building codes and safety measures. In 2009, nearly 70 people, including foreign revelers, died at a fire at the Santika club on New Year’s. Investigators later determined that the building did not have enough working emergency exits nor was firefighting equipment adequate.
In August 2022, about 20 people died from a fire at a nightclub in Chonburi province, southeast of Bangkok. The club was found to have been swathed in flammable material used for soundproofing and lacked proper licenses.
By JEFF SOMMER
Caterpillar is known for its yellow construction machinery, not for artificial intelligence. But it also makes powergeneration turbines, and as AI data centers consume increasingly large amounts of electricity for their operations, Caterpillar’s stock has soared.
Like scores of other companies, it has become a backdoor bet on AI. The Caterpillar stock surge is just one of myriad ways in which AI has been fueling the stock market, propelling the retirement accounts of millions of investors to their best quarterly returns in years.
Huge sums being funneled into AI infrastructure have bolstered returns in a vast range of stocks around the world. Capturing those gaudy AI returns while diversifying sufficiently to minimize the pain of potentially severe downturns is becoming a significant challenge. If the enormous expectations for AI aren’t met, those remarkable portfolio returns could suddenly vanish.
AI is still at an early stage of development, but enthusiasm for the technology is already a dominant force in the markets, and not just in the United States. In much of the world, “AI is the only story in town,” said Indrani De, head of global investment research for stock market index provider FTSE Russell. Building a broader portfolio is a major challenge.
US stock funds
Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds — as well as the workplace-based retirement plan trusts based on them — are how most people in the United States invest. Morningstar, a financial services company, has been providing quarterly fund returns to The New York Times for decades. The latest report provides a window on how the stock and bond markets — and the AI trade — have affected real people so far.
For the three months ending June 30, the average fund investor in domestic stocks gained 14.8%. That was the best quarterly return since 2020, when the stock market rebounded after a fierce decline set off by the COVID-19 pandemic and recession, Morningstar data shows. In the second quarter of that year, domestic equity funds gained 22.4%.
This time around, the market staged a second-quarter recovery as well — from a market decline set off when the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. The month of March was particularly fraught in the mar-
Near the midpoint of the year, stocks and bonds both report good returns. But the global stock market has become highly concentrated, our columnist says. (Peter and Maria Hoey/The New
kets, with the S&P 500 falling 5.1% and the price of Brent crude oil soaring 30%, according to FactSet. A series of temporary ceasefires set off a strong rally, though trading has been choppy in recent weeks during periodic bursts of fighting around the Persian Gulf.
Viewed as a whole, the U.S. stock market has experienced a rolling AI rally, shifting focus on different groups of stocks but retaining its power. First to ascend in the market were Big Tech stocks in the so-called Magnificent Seven, comprising Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla. As the rally spread, traders bid up stocks that designed, produced or were in other ways connected to semiconductors — the silicon chips needed to run AI. A variety of other shares gained, too, including equipment and generator companies like Caterpillar, utility companies and even fossil fuel companies like Exxon Mobil, which help to sate the voracious appetite of AI data centers for electric power.
In fact, practically wherever you look, AI is a factor — though not always a favorable one. Software stocks, like Oracle, Salesforce and even Microsoft (also a major developer of AI data centers), were pummeled on fears that AI agents may make many of their profit centers irrelevant. That interpretation of the implications of AI is open to question. The point is that for better and for worse, you can’t easily avoid AI in the stock market.
A global view
Take international stock funds. They returned 12.8% in the three months through
June, according to Morningstar. Over 12 months, international stock funds did even better, with a 26.8% return — 3.6 percentage points ahead of domestic stock funds.
You might think that this is the result of diversification away from AI, but you would be wrong. Instead, it reflects the global strength of the AI trade. For example, if you hold an index fund, like the Vanguard Total International Stock Fund (as I do, in a workplace retirement account), you will find that its top five holdings are all AI-adjacent. These include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, ASML and Tencent.
Global stock markets have tended to move like synchronized swimmers lately, with their higher correlations connected to the Middle East war — and, increasingly, by the cascading effects of the AI trade.
Fixed income
Bond fund returns were not nearly as spectacular as those generated by stocks. That’s the proper order of things in traditional investing. Bonds are generally far less riskier than stocks and therefore produce more modest rewards. On the other hand, they often, but not always, provide a buffer when the stock market declines.
One major exception to the role of bonds as a solid form of portfolio insurance tends to crop up in periods of high inflation. That was the case in 2022. The problem is that bond yields, or interest rates, move in the opposite direction of bond prices. In 2022, interest rates rose, bond prices fell, and bond fund investors lost money. That’s worth keeping in mind now.
Inflation has been running higher than most central banks — and many consumers — find comfortable, and it’s quite possible that interest rates will be rising in the months ahead. Bond buyers who intend to stick with their holdings for decades should be fine, but it still makes sense to be careful. If you think that you may need to cash in your bonds, or bond funds, over the next few years, you might be better off with short-term holdings, like Treasury bills, bank certificates of deposits or money market funds.
For the quarter through June, most bond funds shrugged off a modest rise in interest rates. Taxable domestic bond funds rose 1.8%. And they gained 5.1% over 12 months — compared with an average annualized return of 3.2% for a major investment-grade bond benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggre-
gate Bond Index.
Target-date 2035 retirement funds — aimed at those planning to leave the workplace in that year — returned 9.4% for the quarter and 16.5% over 12 months. Retirement income funds, aimed at those already in retirement and presumably holding a high proportion of bonds, returned 5.1% for the quarter and 10% for the year.
If you can, diversify
Those are all high returns, historically speaking. Whether they can be sustained is a big question. There are reasons to doubt it.
On the positive side, corporate earnings are sizzling. Unlike in the dot-com era, when the market assigned lofty values to loss-making firms, many of the tech giants in the current market are generating enormous profits. Nonetheless, stock prices are already high, and signs of irrational exuberance abound. The SpaceX initial public offering, for example, commanded a $2 trillion-plus market value that can scarcely be justified by traditional earnings metrics, as I have noted. Geopolitical stresses, natural disasters and new leadership at the Federal Reserve amid a surge in inflation all increase the risk of market declines.
Focusing mainly on the AI-driven rise in stock prices, Bank of America’s stock strategists, led by Savita Subramanian, project a decline of about 4% for the S&P 500 for the remainder of the year. “It’s a matter of valuations,” she said on Monday. That would be a tiny decline, given the gains of recent years, but it’s a decidedly bearish view for a major firm on Wall Street, where bullish takes on the stock market prevail.
Betting against AI in the stock market has been costly in recent years, and momentum still seems to be strong. Even in an environment of rich share prices, abandoning the stock market because it’s risen too high would be a difficult move to make. It’s not one that I’d advocate because it’s impossible to predict short-term market movements accurately and because I think it’s wise to stick with the stock market for the long haul.
Nonetheless, I’m spreading my bets as widely as I can, investing in global markets that are, admittedly, too closely tied to the U.S. market for comfort, and holding plenty of cash and bonds, too.
AI has driven global markets relentlessly higher but there will inevitably be setbacks. The eventual faltering of the AI trade may now be the market’s greatest risk.
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By RAYMOND ZHONG and FLÁVIA MILHORANCE
Over centuries, the Amazon’s hundreds of Indigenous societies have built up an abundance of knowledge about the rainforest’s thousands of plant species and how to use them.
This vast library of botanical know-how is under growing threat from climate change, according to a new study in the journal Nature.
In the coming decades, global warming could kill off roughly 30% of the Amazon’s useful plant species within the communities that use them, the study found. These areas could suffer such extensive losses even if nations manage to restrain worldwide warming to moderate levels, the study found, showing how vulnerable the region’s flora are to higher temperatures and sharper swings between deluge and drought.
The species at risk include yoco, a woody vine that the Secoya people of the northwest Amazon make into a strong, fingertingling morning brew. Ibapichuna, a deepviolet fruit that is cooked by the Cubeo people of Colombia to prepare an after-dinner drink. And wingimonkawe, a tree whose bark is processed by the Waorani people of Ecuador to treat infected wounds.
“This pool of species and cultural richness is part of who we are as humanity,” said Jordi Bascompte, a professor of ecology at the University of Zurich who worked on the study. It is also a deep well of scientific possibility that has barely been tapped, he added. Within the Amazon’s cornucopia may lie the next wonder compound, the next medical breakthrough akin to quinine, the malaria treatment that was first isolated from the bark of a rainforest tree.
Climate change driven by industrialized nations is already having major effects on the Amazon, with consequences that spill well beyond the forests’ borders.
Wildfires have devastated huge areas in recent years. Droughts are becoming more intense. Scientists are working to understand whether the Amazon could soon cross a tipping point that causes swaths of forest to transform into grasslands once too many trees have died off or been razed to make room for pastures and crops. Because these trees release so much moisture into the atmosphere, such a vast degradation could disrupt weather patterns far and wide.
Within the Amazon, the damage cuts to
the heart of how the region’s Indigenous peoples live.
“Climate change has clearly been noticed on a large scale,” said Yadira Kasent, the deputy mayor of the canton of Morona in Ecuador. For Kasent’s people, the Shuar, native plants are central to daily life: the fruits and tubers they eat, the barks and succulents with which they treat stomach conditions and other ailments, the leaves they use as cosmetics.
“We’ve learned to live alongside them, and their use has been passed down over time for countless needs,” Kasent said.
To understand how this knowledge might be imperiled in a warmer future, the new study’s lead author, Rodrigo Cámara Leret, first set out to catalog it all: Which plant species have been used by which Amazonian societies, and how?
Dr. Cámara Leret, an assistant professor in the Department of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany at the University of Zurich, hit the archives. He scoured books, scholarly papers and field reports. He combed 1950s monographs on fish poisons, studies from the ’60s and ’70s on the hallucinogenic brew known as ayahuasca, and modern inventories of plants used by midwives and traditional healers.
He read the chronicles of some of the earliest Europeans to travel the Amazon: missionaries, explorers, naturalists commissioned
by colonial powers. He trudged through archaic language and untangled species names from the time before biological classifications were standardized.
All in all, Cámara Leret drew upon 700 sources, from the 1500s to the present, to build a database of more than 90,000 references to services provided by specific plants. He found that Amazonian societies had made use of at least 5,800 or so species, or roughly a third of the 15,600 seed-plant species that are known to grow in the region.
Among the plant services he documented, three-quarters were found to be associated with just one Amazonian culture, making them exceptionally vulnerable to being lost.
The next step for Cámara Leret and his colleagues was to assess the possible fates of these species as humans continue heating the planet over the next half century. Using computer models, the researchers found that, for 82 Indigenous societies whose plant use is well documented, the environments where these communities live could become unsuitable for 28% to 34% of the plant species they use, depending on how much the world does to curb warming.
Many of these threatened plants live in the lowland rainforest, where no hills or mountains offer refuge from a hotter climate, Cámara Leret said. Even if some pockets of
forest remain shielded from heat and drought by geographic happenstance, they may be too far away for many species to establish themselves without help from humans, said Hans ter Steege, a professor of ecology at Utrecht University in the Netherlands.
“The climate is changing so fast now that species will not be able to reach those safe sites in the time that they have,” ter Steege said.
Many communities in the Amazon are already working to stop their botanical riches from sliding into oblivion.
Kasent, the deputy mayor in Ecuador, has proposed an ordinance that would classify ancestral knowledge as intangible heritage and allow it to guide local environmental planning. She is also working on a project to bring back endemic fruit species that have disappeared and to create opportunities for local women to sell them at scale.
Oreme Ikpeng is a director of the Xingu Seeds Network, a project to collect native seeds and restore degraded forests in the Xingu River Basin of the Amazon. Since the network was started two decades ago, he has already seen marked shifts in the climate of the Xingu territory, Ikpeng said.
Wildfires, once rare, have cut into seed production. Warmer temperatures limit the hours that seed collectors can work.
One tree species, the cumaru, is used by Indigenous people for cosmetics and medicine. Its growth is shaped by the delicate balance of water and sun, and as that balance shifts, the tree responds by producing smaller or fewer fruits, Ikpeng said.
At first, the elders in his community, the Ikpeng, could scarcely believe that such changes could unfold within their lifetimes, he said.
“For us, the forests, rivers, animals, everything was infinite,” he said. “No one thought it was possible to destroy it.”
A view of insects on a plant in the Rio Unini Extractive Reserve, in the Amazonas state of Brazil, on April 19, 2025. (Victor
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE AGUADILLA
CARMELO
PEREZ ALDARONDO Peticionario EX PARTE
Civil Núm.: AG2026CV00803.
Sobre: EXPEDIENTE DE DOMINIO (RECTIFICACIÓN DE CABIDA). EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, S.S.
A: PERSONAS
IGNORADAS Y DESCONOCIDAS A QUIENES PUDIERA
PERJUDICAR LA INSCRIPCIÓN DEL DOMINIO A FAVOR DE LA PARTE PETICIONARIA EN EL REGISTRO DE LA PROPIEDAD DE LA FINCA
QUE MAS ADELANTE SE DESCRIBIRÁ, Y A TODA PERSONA EN GENERAL QUE CON DERECHO PARA ELLO DESEE
OPONERSE A ESTE EXPEDIENTE.
POR LA PRESENTE, se les notifica para que comparezcan, si lo creyeren pertinente, ante este Honorable Tribunal dentro de los veinte (20) días contados a partir de la última publicación de este edicto a exponer lo que a sus derechos convenga en el expediente promovido por la parte peticionaria para corregir la cabida e inscribir su dominio sobre la finca que se describe a continuación: RÚSTICA: Predio-A radicado en el Barrio Guayabos del término municipal de Isabela, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de TRESCIENTOS TRECE PUNTO OCHENTA Y DOS TREINTA Y TRES METROS CUADRADOS (313.8233 M.C.) EQUIVALENTES A CERO PUNTO CERO
SIETE NOVENTA Y OCHO
CUERDAS (0.0798) cuyos lindes son: al NORTE, Yahdiel González Rosado; al SUR, Calle Pascua (Municipio de Isabela); al ESTE, Acceso Existente y al Oeste, Gregorio Medina Ramos. Dicha descripción es el resultado de una mensura realizada recientemente que arrojó una cabida mayor a la que surge del Registro de la Propiedad con la siguiente descripción registral: URBANA: Remanente, Parcela de terreno situada en el barrio Guayabo de Isabela, Puerto Rico, que lleva el núme-
ro ciento cincuenta y siete (157) de la Urbanización Semi-Rural Manuel Corchado Juarbe, con cabida de CIENTO CUARENTA Y UNO PUNTO VEINTE METROS CUADRADOS (141.20 M.C.). En lindes por el NORTE, con solar número (2) previamente segregado; por el SUR, con el camino número dos (2), por el ESTE, con uso público, por el OESTE, CON LA PARCELA NUMERO CIENTO CINCUENTA Y NUEVE (159). Contiene una estructura dedicada a vivienda. Consta inscrita en el Registro de la Propiedad, Sección de Aguadilla, bajo la finca número 5,227 B, del sistema Karibe. Catastro: 003088-435-06-000. Usted deberá presentar su posición a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www. poderjudicial.pr/index.php/tribunal-electronico/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación en la Secretaría del Tribunal, y notificar copia de la misma a los abogados de la parte peticionaria, quienes son: LCDO. GIL G. VILLANUEVA HERNÁNDEZ
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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. Se le informa, además, que el Tribunal ha señalado vista en este caso para el 12 DE FEBRERO DE 2027, A LAS 11:15 DE LA MAÑANA, mediante videoconferencia, a la cual usted puede comparecer asistido(a) 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, a fin de que comparezcan si quieren alegar su derecho. Toda primera mención de persona natural y/o jurídica que se mencione en el mismo, se identificará en letra tamaño diez (10) puntos y negrillas, conforme a los dispuesto en las Reglas de Procedimiento Civil, según enmendadas. Se le apercibe que de no comparecer los interesados
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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. POR ORDEN DE ESTE TRIBUNAL, expido la presente bajo mi firma y sello oficial, en Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, hoy 8 de junio de 2026. SARAHÍ REYES PÉREZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL.
ARLENE GUZMÁN PABÓN, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE CAROLINA
BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO
Demandante Vs. ESTHER NOEMI RIVERA
RODRIGUEZ; VICTOR MANUEL MUJICA
RIVERA, TAMBIÉN
CONOCIDO COMO VICTOR MUJICA III, SU ESPOSA MARIA
MAGDALENA APONTE
TORRES Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES QUE AMBOS COMPONEN
Demandados Civil Núm.: CA2019CV02747. (407). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO (EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA). EDICTO DE SUBASTA. Al: PÚBLICO EN GENERAL. A: ESTHER NOEMI
RIVERA RODRIGUEZ; VICTOR MANUEL MUJICA RIVERA, TAMBIÉN CONOCIDO COMO VICTOR MUJICA III, SU ESPOSA MARIA MAGDALENA APONTE TORRES Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE BIENES GANANCIALES QUE AMBOS COMPONEN; ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORPORATION, POR TENER HIPOTECA EN GARANTÍA DE PAGARÉ A SU FAVOR POR LA SUMA DE $119,500.00; MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP, POR TENER AVISO DE DEMANDA ANOTADO A SU FAVOR POR LA SUMA DE $89,272.31.
Yo, HÉCTOR L. PEÑA RODRÍGUEZ, ALGUACIL, PLACA #278, Alguacil de este Tribunal, a la parte demandada y a los acreedores y personas con interés sobre la propiedad que más adelante se describe, y al público en general, HAGO SABER: Que el día 10 DE AGOSTO DE 2026, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina, sita en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Carolina, Carolina, Puerto Rico, venderé en Pública Subasta la propiedad inmueble que más adelante se describe y cuya venta en pública subasta se ordenó por la vía ordinaria al mejor postor quien hará el pago en dinero en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del o la Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Carolina durante horas laborables. Que en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación en la primera subasta a celebrarse, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA para la venta de la susodicha propiedad, el día 17 DE AGOSTO DE 2026, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA y en caso de no producir remate ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el 24 DE AGOSTO DE 2026, A LAS 10:30 DE LA MAÑANA en mi oficina sita en el lugar antes indicado. La propiedad a venderse en pública subasta se describe como sigue: URBANA: PROPIEDAD HORIZONTAL: Apartamento número Mil Seiscientos Dos (1602) de concreto armado y bloques de hormigón, de uso residencial que radica en el CONDOMINIO PLAZA DEL MAR, localizado en la Carretera Estatal número Ciento Ochenta y Siete (187), Barrio Cangrejo Arriba, Municipio de Carolina, Puerto Rico. Es de forma irregular y está localizado en el décimo sexto piso del Edificio. Su puerta principal está al lado Sur y le da acceso al vestíbulo o corredor de uso común que conduce al ascensor y a las escaleras y al exterior del Edificio. Colinda por el Norte, en cincuenta pies ocho pulgadas (50’8”), con el espacio exterior del Edificio con vista al Océano Atlántico; por el Sur, en cincuenta pies ocho pulgadas (50’8”), con el corredor que cursa de Este a Oeste en el propio piso; por el Este, en veintinueve pies (29’), con el apartamento número Mil Seiscientos Uno (1601) y el espacio exterior; y por el Oeste, en veintinueve pies (29’), con el apartamento número Mil Seiscientos Tres (1603) y el espacio exterior. Tiene una cabida superficial de
MIL CUATROCIENTOS TRES PUNTO CINCUENTA Y SEIS (1,403.56) PIES CUADRADOS, equivalentes a CIENTO TREINTA PUNTO CUARENTA Y CUATRO (130.44) METROS CUADRADOS aproximadamente, incluyendo el área de balcón que está localizado al lado Norte. Se compone de sala-comedor, un vestíbulo, un balcón corrido al Norte, tres dormitorios con sus closets, tres closets para ropa blanca, dos baños y cocina con área de lavandería. A este apartamento le corresponde un porcentaje de participación igual a cero punto seis ocho seis cinco dos cinco porciento (0.686525%) en los elementos comunes generales del Condominio. A este apartamento le corresponde área común limitada, un espacio de estacionamiento para un automóvil en el sótano marcado con el número Setenta y Cuatro (74), así como un área de almacenamiento en el sótano, marcado con el número Cuarenta y Siete (47) en los planos del Condominio. La escritura de hipoteca se encuentra inscrita al folio 219 del tomo 987 de Carolina Norte, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Primera, finca número 38,557, inscripción cuarta. La dirección física de la propiedad antes descrita es: Condominio Plaza Del Mar 3001, Avenida Isla Verde, Apartamento 1602, Carolina, PR. La Subasta se llevará a efecto para satisfacer a la parte demandante la suma vencida de $119,411.23 de principal, más intereses sobre dicha suma al 4.125% anual, desde el día 1ro de agosto de 2023, hasta su completo pago, más recargos acumulados, más la cantidad de $18,000.00 estipulada para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado, así como cualquier otra suma estipulada en el contrato de préstamo, todas cuyas sumas están líquidas y exigibles. Que la cantidad mínima de licitación en la primera subasta para el inmueble será la suma de $161,316.87 y de ser necesaria una segunda subasta, la cantidad mínima será una equivalente a 2/3 parte de aquella, o sea la suma de $107,544.58 y de necesitarse una tercera subasta la cantidad mínima será la mitad del precio pactado, es decir la suma de $80,658.44. Modificada la hipoteca de la inscripción 4ta, en cuanto al principal, el cual se cancela parcialmente en la suma de $18,683.13 para un nuevo principal que será por $161,316.87, con intereses del pago 1 al 60 al 2% anual; del pago 61 al 72 al 3% anual; del pago 73 al 84 al 4% anual; del pago 85 al 328 al 4.125% anual, vencedero el día 1 de noviem-
bre de 2041, según la escritura número 232, otorgada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el día 18 de julio de 2014, ante el notario Roberto Luis Varela Rios, e inscrita al folio 121 del tomo 1045 de Carolina Norte, finca número 38,557, inscripción 7ma. De declararse desierta la tercera subasta se adjudicará la finca a favor del acreedor por la totalidad de la cantidad adeudada si esta es igual o menor que el monto del tipo de la tercera subasta, si el Tribunal lo estima conveniente. Se abonará dicho monto a la cantidad adeudada si esta es mayor. La propiedad se adjudicará al mejor postor, quien deberá satisfacer el importe de su oferta en moneda legal y corriente de los Estados Unidos de América en el momento de la adjudicación y que las cargas y gravámenes preferentes, si los hubiese, continuarán subsistentes, entendiéndose que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. La propiedad hipotecada a ser vendida en pública Subasta se encuentra afecta a a los siguientes gravámenes posteriores: Hipoteca en garantía de un pagaré a favor de Associates International Holding Corporation, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $119,500.00, con intereses al 11.682% anual, vencedero el día 29 de mayo de 2023, constituida mediante la escritura número 357, otorgada en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, el día 24 de abril de 2008, ante el notario Félix R. Figueroa Cabán, e inscrita al folio 219 vuelto del tomo 987 de Carolina Norte, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Primera, finca número 38,557, inscripción 6ta. Aviso de Demanda de fecha 5 de septiembre de 2024, expedido en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Carolina, en el Caso Civil número CA2024CV102971, sobre Ejecución de Hipoteca IN REM, seguido por MTGLQ Investors, LP, contra Esther Noemi Rivera Rodríguez y Víctor Manuel Mujica Rivera (cotitular Registral), por la suma de $89,272.31 más intereses y otros gastos, anotado el día 12 de septiembre de 2024, al tomo Karibe de Carolina Norte, Registro de la Propiedad de Carolina, Sección Primera, finca número 38,557, Anotación B y última. La propiedad a ser vendida en pública subasta se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravámenes posteriores. Podrán concurrir como postores a todas las subastas los titulares de créditos hipotecarios vigentes y posteriores a la hipoteca que se cobra o ejecuta, si alguno
o que figuren como tales en la certificación registral y que podrán utilizar el montante de sus créditos o parte de alguno en sus ofertas. Si la oferta aceptada es por cantidad mayor a la suma del crédito o créditos preferentes al suyo, al obtener la buena pro del remate, deberá satisfacer en el mismo acto, en efectivo o en cheque de gerente, la totalidad del crédito hipotecario que se ejecuta y la de cualesquiera otro créditos posteriores al que se ejecuta pero preferente al suyo. El exceso constituirá abono total o parcial en su propio crédito. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto para conocimiento y comparecencia de los licitadores, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Carolina, Puerto Rico, a 12 de junio de 2026. HÉCTOR L. PEÑA RODRÍGUEZ, ALGUACIL, PLACA #278, ALGUACIL DEL TRIBUNAL, SALA SUPERIOR DE CAROLINA.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE AGUADILLA
FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO
Demandante Vs. SUCESION DE LUIS MIGUEL LABOY ALVARADO COMPUESTA
POR YIMARA AIME
MARRERO FELICIANO, LUIS MANUEL LABOY TORO; DAVID MIGUEL LABOY FLORES Y ELIZABETH MARIE
LABOY FLORES; CRIM Demandados
Civil Núm.: AG2025CV01625. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO; EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS. A: SUCESION DE LUIS MIGUEL LABOY ALVARADO COMPUESTA POR YIMARA AIME
MARRERO FELICIANO, LUIS MANUEL LABOY TORO; DAVID MIGUEL LABOY FLORES Y ELIZABETH MARIE LABOY FLORES; CENTRO DE RECAUDACIONES DE INGRESOS MUNICIPALES (CRIM): Y AL PÚBLICO EN GENERAL:
El Alguacil que suscribe, certifica y hace constar que en cumplimiento de Mandamiento
de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Aguadilla en el área del sótano al final del pasillo, procederé a vender en pública subasta y al mejor postor, por separado, de contado y por moneda de curso legal de los Estados Unidos de América. Todo pago recibido por el (la) Alguacil por concepto de subastas será en efectivo, giro postal o cheque certificado a nombre del (de la) Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia. Todo derecho, título, participación e interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: RUSTICA: Predio radicado en el Barrio Mora del término municipal de Isabela, Puerto Rico, identificado en el plano de inscripción con el número 1, compuesto de 592.727 metros cuadrados. En lindes al NORTE, en 27.872 metros, con el solar 2, del plano de inscripción; al SUR, en 31.465 metros, con Carretera Municipal; al ESTE, en 15.00 metros, con Domingo Pérez; y al OESTE, en 27.00 metros, con calle de uso público. Esta es la descripción del remanente luego de las segregaciones efectuadas, según consta de la escritura número 169, otorgada en Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, el día 18 de junio de 2004, ante el notario Eric Milán Barreto, e inscrita al folio 119 del tomo 475 de Isabela, finca número 23,408, inscripción 2da. Consta inscrita al folio 198 del tomo 429 de Isabela, finca número #23,408, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección de Aguadilla. La propiedad objeto de ejecución está localizada en la siguiente dirección: Lot 1 Sahara St. Mora, Isabela PR 00662. Se informa que la propiedad a ser ejecutada se adquirirá libre de cargas y gravamen posterior, una vez sea otorgada la escritura de venta judicial y obtenida la Orden y Mandamiento de cancelación de gravamen posterior. (Art. 51, Ley 210-2015). En relación a la finca a subastarse, se establece como tipo mínimo de licitación en la Primera Subasta la suma de $144,001.00, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la Escritura de Hipoteca #121, otorgada en Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, el día 29 de junio de 2019, ante el notario Orlando Maldonado Rivera, e inscrita al tomo Karibe de Isabela, finca #23,408, Inscripción 6ta. La PRIMERA SUBASTA, se llevará a cabo el día 4 DE AGOSTO DE 2026 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en mis oficinas sitas en el Tri-
bunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Aguadilla, en el área del sótano al final del pasillo, el tipo mínimo para la primera subasta es la suma de $144,001.00. Si la primera subasta del inmueble no produjere remate, ni adjudicación, se celebrará una SEGUNDA SUBASTA el día 11 DE AGOSTO DE 2026 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo sitio y servirá de tipo mínimo las dos terceras partes del precio pactada para la primera subasta, o sea, la suma de $96,000.66. Si la segunda subasta no produjere remate, ni adjudicación, se celebrará una TERCERA SUBASTA el día 18 DE AGOSTO DE 2026 A LAS 10:00 DE LA MAÑANA, en el mismo lugar y regirá como tipo mínimo de la tercera subasta la mitad del precio pactado para la primera, o sea, la suma de $72,000.50. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo, para con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor, a saber: La suma de $124,003.99, más intereses acumulados a razón del 3.75% anual, desde el 1 de marzo de 2025, hasta el presente, y los que se continúen acumulando a razón de su tasa de interés aplicable, hasta su total y completo pago, más una suma de $14,400.10, para costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado todo según pactado. Se condenó, además, a la parte demandada, al pago de los cargos por demora por concepto de mensualidades impagadas, seguros y cualesquiera otros adelantos que se hagan o se hayan hecho, en virtud de las disposiciones de la escritura de hipoteca y del Pagaré. Para más información, a las personas interesadas se les notifica que los autos y todos los documentos correspondientes al procedimiento incoado, estarán de manifiesto en la Secretaría del Tribunal, durante las horas laborables. Este EDICTO DE SUBASTA, se publicará en los lugares públicos correspondientes y en un periódico de circulación general en la jurisdicción de Puerto Rico. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad y que las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los referentes, si los hubiere, al crédito del ejecutante continuarán subsistentes. Se entenderá que el rematante los acepta y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se procederá a otorgar la correspondiente Escritura de Venta Judicial y el Alguacil pondrá en posesión judicial al nuevo dueño, si así se lo solicita dentro del término de veinte (20) días, de conformidad con las disposiciones de Ley. Si transcurren los referidos veinte (20) días, el tribunal podrá ordenar, sin necesidad de ulterior procedimiento, que se lleve a efecto el
desalojo o lanzamiento del ocupante u ocupantes de la finca o de todos los que por orden o tolerancia del deudor la ocupen. Expedido en Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, a 23 de junio de 2026. CAROL CHALMERS SOTO, ALGUACIL REGIONAL #526. ***
LEGAL NOTICE AVISO A ACREEDORES DE DON JUAN JOSE SOLDEVILA BARTOLOME SOBRE FORMACIÓN DE INVENTARIO EN SEDE NOTARIAL ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS E.E.U.U. ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO. SS.
A: ACREEDORES DE DON JUAN JOSE SOLDEVILA BARTOLOMEI
POR LA PRESENTE se les notifica que se ha iniciado la preparación del inventario en sede notarial del caudal relicto del causante Juan José Soldevila Bartolome. Se les requiere para que toda reclamación con los correspondientes comprobantes bajo juramento sea presentada y dirigida al peticionario por conducto de su abogada a la siguiente dirección y dentro del plazo de treinta (30) días contados desde la publicación del presente edicto:
Lcda. Ana Cristina Gómez Pérez PO Box 13762 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00908
Se le advierte que de no responder a este Aviso, los procedimientos para la formación y liquidación del caudal de la causante continuarán sin más citarle ni oirle.
LEGAL NOTICE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Plaintiff V. CARMEN MILAGROS MIRANDA RODRIGUEZ AND MIGUEL MIRANDA RODRIGUEZ AS KNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF SALVADOR SERRANO SERRANO; JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SAID ESTATE
Defendants Civil No.: 26-1277 (RAM). Re: FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE - IN REM. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION.
To: JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF SALVADOR SERRANO SERRANO - -SR. 146, KM. 18.5, FRONT6N WD.,
CIALES, PR 00638; -HC02, BOX 7610, CIALES, PR 00638.
Pursuant to the Order for Service by Publication entered on 05/29/2026, by the United States District Court, you are hereby SUMMONED to appear, plead or answer the Complaint filed herein no later than thirty (30) days after publication of this Summons by serving the original plea or answer in the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, and serving a copy to counsel for plaintiff: Attorney Juan C. Fortuño Fas, at PO Box 3908, Guaynabo, PR 00970, telephone number 787-751-5290, email address: dcfilings@fortuno-law. com. This Summons shall be published by edict only once in a newspaper of general circulation in the island of Puerto Rico. Within ten (10) days following publication of this Summons, a copy of this Summons and the Complaint will be sent to defendant party by certified mail/return receipt requested, addressed to their last known address. Should you fail to appear, plead or answer to the Complaint as ordered by the Court and noticed by this Summons, the Court will enter default against you, as such, proceed to hear and adjudicate this cause against you based on the relief demanded in the Complaint. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, summons is issued pursuant to Fe. R. Civil P. 4(e) and Rule 4.6 of the Rules of Civil Procedure for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 1st day of June, 2026.
ADA I. GARCIA-RIVERA , ESQ., CLERK, U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO. ANA DURAN, DEPUTY CLERK.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAGUAS SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS ORIENTAL BANK
Demandante V. REINALDO FELICIANO BERRIOS
Demandado
Civil Núm.: CG2026CV00292. Sala: 705. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE. UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: REINALDO FELICIANO BERRIOS.
POR MEDIO del presente edicto se le notifica de la radicación de una demanda en cobro de dinero por la vía ordinaria en la que se alega que usted adeuda a la parte demandante, Oriental
Bank, ciertas sumas de dinero, y las costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado de este litigio. El demandante, Oriental Bank, ha solicitado que se dicte sentencia en contra suya y que se le ordene pagar las cantidades reclamadas en la demanda. POR EL PRESENTE EDICTO se le emplaza para que presente al tribunal su alegación responsiva a la demanda dentro de los treinta (30) días de haber sido diligenciado este emplazamiento, excluyéndose el día del diligenciamiento. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www.poderjudicial. pr/index/php/tribunal-electronico/, salvo que 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, sin más citarle ni oírle. El abogado de la parte demandante es: Jaime Ruiz Saldaña, RUA número 11673; Dirección: PO Box 366276, San Juan, PR 00936-6276; Teléfono: (787) 759-6897; Correo electrónico: legal@jrslawpr. com. Se le advierte que dentro de los diez (10) días siguientes a la publicación del presente edicto, se le estará enviando a usted por correo certificado con acuse de recibo, una copia del emplazamiento y de la demanda presentada al lugar de su última dirección conocida: HC 3 Box 36926, Caguas, PR 007229707; Tomas de Castro 1, carretera 761 Km 0 Hm 7, Caguas, PR 00725. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y el sello del Tribunal en Caguas, Puerto Rico, hoy día 28 de mayo de 2026. IRASEMIS DÍAZ SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. LIZ WHARTON ROSA, SUB-SECRETARIA.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA
SALA DE VEGA BAJA
ELBA IRIS RIVERA SANDOVAL EN REPRESENTACIÓN DE LA SUCESIÓN
ABRAHAM RIVERA
CLAUDIO; LUZ MAGALI
RIVERA SANDOVAL, HÉCTOR LUIS RIVERA
SANDOVAL, SUCESIÓN
ÁNGEL RAFAEL RIVERA
SANDOVAL, CARMEN
MARÍA RIVERA, ÁNGEL
RAFAEL RIVERA, WANDA
RIVERA CABRERA,
ABRAHAM RIVERA CABRERA
Demandantes Vs. YOULANGNES RIVERA MERCADO & FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANA DE TAL COMO SUS HEREDEROS
PRESUNTOS DE NOMBRE DESCONOCIDO
Demandada Civil Núm.: SJ2026CV04730. Re: ADMINISTRACIÓN JUDICIAL. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.
A la demandada, YOULANGNES RIVERA MERCADO, y/o a sus presuntos herederos de nombre desconocido Fulano De Tal y Sutana De Tal; y las personas ignoradas y desconocidas que puedan tener algún interés en la herencia del finado Don Abraham Rivera Claudio. POR MEDIO del presente edicto, se le notifica la radicación, por Elba Iris Rivera Sandoval y otros, de una demanda en la que se solicita el nombramiento de administrador judicial de los bienes de la Sucesión de Don Abraham Rivera Claudio. POR EL PRESENTE EDICTO se le emplaza y requiere que conteste la demanda, radicando el original de su contestación ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Vega Baja, y notificándole con copia de dicha contestación a la abogada de la parte demandante, Lcda. Dirma M. Valentín Capeles, al PO Box 79165, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00984-9165, y el teléfono: (787) 667-9199, dentro del término de treinta (30) días siguientes a la fecha de publicación de este edicto; usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Administración y Manejos de Caos (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; 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. Se le advierte que no es posible enviarle a usted por correo certificado con acuse de recibo, una copia del emplazamiento y de la Demanda presentada al lugar de su última residencia conocida dentro de
diez (10) días siguientes a la publicación del edicto, debido a que se ignora el lugar de su domicilio y no se posee una dirección conocida. Para obtener una copia de la Petición y de los documentos relacionados, comuníquese con la Lcda. Dirma M. Valentín Capeles. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y el sello del Tribunal en San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy día 17 de junio de 2026. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, Secretaria. LUISA I. ANDINO AYALA, secretaria. LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS
COOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CREDITO
SAN BLAS DE ILLESCAS
Demandante Vs. JULIO J. ALVARADO
Demandado
Civil Número: CG2026CV01500. 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: JULIO J. ALVARADO. POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza para que presente al tribunal su alegación responsiva dentro de los 30 días de haber sido publicado este emplazamiento. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://www.poderjudicial.pr/ index.php/tribunal-electronico/, salvo que el caso sea de un expediente físico o que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal y notificar copia de la misma al (a la) abogado(a) de la parte demandante o a ésta, de no tener representación legal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. Además, se le apercibe que, en los casos al amparo de la Ley Núm. 57-2023, titulada Ley para la Prevención del Maltrato, Preservación de la Unidad Familiar y para la Seguridad, Bienestar y Protección de los Menores, entre los remedios que el Tribunal podrá conceder se incluyen la ubicación permanente de un (una) menor fuera del hogar, el inicio de procesos para la privación de patria potestad, y cualquier otra medida en el mejor interés del (de la) menor. (Artículo 33, incisos b
TRIBUNAL.
y f de la Ley 57-2023). Se le advierte de su derecho a comparecer acompañando(a) de abogado(a) en los casos que proceda. Lemuel Negrón Colón Abogado de la parte demandante PO Box 801478
Coto Laurel PR 00780-1478 Tel. (787) 840-6719
Email: lemuel.law@gmail.com
Expedido bajo la firma y sello de este Tribunal en Caguas, Puerto Rico a 1 de julio de 2026. IRASEMIS DÍAZ SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. SANDRA J. TRINIDAD CAÑUELAS, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE CAGUAS SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS ISLAND PORTFOLIO
SERVICES, LLC
COMO AGENTE DE FAIRWAY ACQUISITIONS FUND, LLC
Demandante V. JIMMY MONTANEZ CRUZ
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: CG2025CV03371. (Salón: 703). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. NATALIE BONAPARTE SERVERANATALIE.BONAPARTE@ORF-LAW. COM.
A: JIMMY MONTANEZ CRUZ - URB PASEO DEL RIO 240 RIO TALLABOA, CAGUAS PR 00725-9764. (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 mayo 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 07 de julio de 2026. En Caguas, Puerto Rico, el 07 de julio de 2026. IRASEMIS DÍAZ SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. VIONNETTE ESPINOSA CASTILLO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE AGUADA ANGELIMARY SUAREZ GONZÁLEZ Demandante Vs. ANGEL LUIS SUAREZ GONZALEZ Demandado Civil Núm.: AU2026CV00285. Sobre: DESAHUCIO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PR, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS E.E.U.U., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.
A: ANGEL LUIS SUAREZ GONZALEZ - ULTIMA DIRECCIÓN CONOCIDA DE EL DEMANDADO: FÍSICA: BARRIO NARANJO ARRIBA CARRETERA 416, KM 3.4 INT, AGUADA , PUERTO RICO 00602; POSTAL: HC 58 BOX 14391 AGUADA PUERTO RICO, 00602. Por la presente se le emplaza y se le notifica que la parte demandante ha presentado ante este Tribunal una Demanda sobre Desahucio en su contra en el caso de epígrafe. Este Tribunal ha ordenado que se le cite a usted por edicto que se publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general de Puerto Rico. Se le notifica que deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.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 Aguada y enviando copia al representante legal de la parte demandante: Lcda. Krismarie Bonet Lopez, dirección: 2420 Ave. Albizu Campos PMB 109, Rincón PR, 00677. Teléfono (939-2884132), correo electrónico Lcda. krismariebonet@gmail.com. Se le apercibe y notifica que, si no contesta la demanda radicada en su contra dentro del término de treinta (30) días contado a partir de la fecha de la publicación de este edicto, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia en su contra, conforme se solicita en la Demanda, sin más citársele, ni oírsele. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y con el Sello del Tribunal. DADA hoy 2 de julio de 2026, en Aguada, Puerto Rico. SARAHÍ REYES PÉREZ, SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL. NOEMÍ ROMÁN BOSQUES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA
CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR
JORGE R FUSARO MARTÍNEZ
Parte Demandante V. LOURDES LOUBRIEL LUNA; COMPAÑÍA DE SEGUROS DESCONOCIDA
Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: SJ2026CV05464.
Sobre: SENTENCIA DECLARATORIA; INCUMPLIMIENTO DE CONTRATO; DAÑOS. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL PUEBLO DE PUERTO RICO, SS.
A: LOURDES LOUBRIEL LUNA.
Por la presente se le emplaza y se le notifica que el Sr. Jorge R. Fusaro Martínez ha presentado en la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, una Demanda en su contra sobre sentencia declaratoria, incumplimiento de contrato y daños.
Se le apercibe que deberá contestar la Demanda en el término de treinta (30) días desde la fecha en que se publicó el edicto, radicando el original de la Contestación ante la Secretaría del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de San Juan, y notificando copia a la parte demandante, por conducto de su abogada, Lcda. Ayleen James Reyes, cuya información es: Dirección: PO Box 270125, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00928; Tel. (787) 249-5423; email: licenciadajames@gmail.com.
De no contestar la Demanda en dicho término y según lo aquí consignado, se le anotará la rebeldía y se continuarán los procedimientos concediendo el remedio solicitado sin más citarle ni oírle. Extendido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, hoy 7 de julio de 2026. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA. KATYANA FAROKHZADEH LÓPEZ, SUBSECRETARIA.
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE UTUADO SALA SUPERIOR DE UTUADO
LUIS
SERRANO MARTINEZ
Demandante V. EXPARTE
Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: UT2025CV00544. (Salón: 10). Sobre: EXPEDIENTE DE DOMINIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. MIGUEL J. NEGRÓN VIVESLICMNEGRON@GMAIL.COM.
A: PERSONAS IGNORADAS O DESCONOCIDAS A QUIENES PUDIERA PERJUDICAR LA INSCRIPCIÓN DEL DOMINIO A FAVOR DE LA PARTE PETICIONARIA EN EL REGISTRO DE LA PROPIEDAD Y TODA PERSONA EN GENERAL QUE CON DERECHO PARA ELLO DESEE OPONERSE AL EXPEDIENTE. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto) EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 03 de julio 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 06 de julio de 2026. En Utuado, Puerto Rico, el 06 de julio de 2026. DIANE ÁLVAREZ VILLANUEVA, SECRETARIA.
LUZ Y. MONTES PACHECO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE FAJARDO SALA SUPERIOR DE FAJARDO
ANA MARIA PERELES
SANTIAGO Y OTROS
Demandante V. ANGEL LUIS PERELES
SANTIAGO Y OTROS Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: FA2026CV00181. (Salón: 301). Sobre: DIVISIÓN O LIQUIDACIÓN DE LA COMUNIDAD DE BIENES HEREDITARIOS Y OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO.
GEOVANNA I GOMEZ BERRIOSGEOVANNAGOMEZ@YAHOO.COM.
A: ANGEL LUIS PERELES SANTIAGO, 4741
CENTRAL ST SUITE 787, KANSAS CITY, MO 64112;
ANGELA LUISA PERELES
SANTIAGO, 4213 LONG KEY LANE, APTO. 1628, WINTER PARK, FL 32792. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 03 de julio 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 07 de julio de 2026. En Fajardo, Puerto Rico, el 07 de julio de 2026. WANDA SEGUÍ REYES, SECRETARIA. SHEILA ROBLES
HERNÁNDEZ, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL. LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA
CENTRO JUDICIAL DE ARECIBO SALA SUPERIOR DE HATILLO NORMA MEDINA NIEVES
Demandante V. LUZ MARÍA RÍOS Y OTROS
Demandado(a)
Caso Núm.: MO2025CV00080. (Salón: 101 CIVIL - CRIMINAL). Sobre: IMPUGNACIÓN O NULIDAD DE TESTAMENTO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. NELSON ESTEBAN VERA SANTIAGO - VERASANTIAGOLAW@ GMAIL.COM. A: LUZ MARIA RIOS, VICTOR NUÑEZ, GLADYS IRIS NUÑEZ RÍOS, LUZ VALLE, MARTA VALLE.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 26 de junio de 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 30 de junio de 2026. En Hatillo, Puerto Rico, el 30 de junio de 2026. VIVIAN Y. FRESSE GONZÁLEZ, SECRETARIA. SUHAIL SERRANO MOYA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL. LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE CAROLINA SANDRA ESTHER
RIVERA PONCE DE LEON
Peticionaria
EX PARTE
Civil: CA2026CV01498. EXPEDIENTE DE DOMINIO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EEUU, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: LUIS FRANCIS COLON COLIDANTE DE LA PETICIONARIA
Bbarrio Barrazas Carretera 8856 km 2.3
Sector Negro Pagan, Carolina, PR 00987
Por el presente edicto se notifica a ANGEL. MARIA, LUZ E ISRA EL CALO PAGAN como herederos de María M. Pagan Morales y que son partes con posible interés en este caso que la peticionaria ha presentado un recurso de expediente de dominio sobre la siguiente propiedad: “RÚSTICA: Predio de terreno radicado en el BARRIO BARRAZAS del término municipal de CAROLINA, PUERTO RlCO, compuesto de diecinueve mil seiscientos cincuenta y uno punto noventa u cinco metros cuadrados (19.651.95) equivalentes a cinco cuerdas. En lindes por el NORTE en dos alineaciones que suman ciento cuarenta y cuatro punto veinticinco metros con la carretera PR-8856; Por el SUR en noventa y uno punto setenta y cinco metros con el Sr. Luis Francis; por el Este en varias alienaciones que suman doscientos seis punto ochenta metros con el Sr. Mizraim Esquilín García y por el Oeste en doscientos trece punto sesenta metros con María M. Pagán Morales, Josué Pagán Morales y Brunilda Pagán Morales.” POR LA PRESENTE, se le emplaza para que presente al
Tribunal su Alegación Responsiva dentro de los treinta días (30) contados a partir de la publicación de este edicto. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la secretaría del tribunal. 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. La abogada de la demandante es la Lcda. Annette Rivero Marín (RUA 11147), con dirección en:
VILLA CAROLINA
Calle 69 bloque 129 #29 Carolina, PR 00985 Teléfono (787) 757-2970 annetteriverolaw@outlook.com Se le apercibe que de no comparecer, se podrá dictar sentencia concediendo los remedios solicitados. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA Y EL SELLO DEL TRIBUNAL. DADA en CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, hoy día 24 de junio de 2026. LCDA. KANELLY ZAYAS ROBLES, SECRETARIA. DELIANGELY NEGRÓN COLÓN, SECRETARIA.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMÓN JESÚS MANUEL
ORTIZ HERNÁNDEZ
Demandante V. OLGA ELISA GAVILÁN LÓPEZ
Demandada Civil Núm.: BY2026RF01099. Sala: 3006. Sobre: DIVORCIO POR RUPTURA IRREPARABLES SIN HIJOS. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PR, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS E.E.U.U., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.
A: OLGA ELISA GAVILÁN LÓPEZ - Última dirección conocida de la demandada: 1965 Urb. María Graciela, Ruta 1 J.A. Saldívar, Asunción, Paraguay.
POR LA PRESENTE se le emplaza y se le notifica que la parte demandante ha presentado ante este Tribunal una Demanda sobre Divorcio por Ruptura Irreparable en el caso de epígrafe en su contra. Este Tribunal ha ordenado que se le cite a usted por edicto que se
publicará una sola vez en un periódico de circulación general de Puerto Rico. Se le notifica que deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired. 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 Bayamón y enviando copia al representante legal de la parte demandante: Lcda. María Kristina Olmeda Arévalo, dirección: PO BOX 2224, Bayamón, Puerto Rico, 00960. Teléfono: 787-702-3385, correo Electrónico: maria.k.olmeda@gmail. com o lcda@oa-lawpr.com. Se le apercibe y notifica que, si no contesta la demanda radicada en su contra dentro del término de treinta (30) días contado a partir de la fecha de la publicación de este edicto, se le anotará la rebeldía en su contra y se dictará sentencia en su contra, conforme se solicita en la Demanda, sin más citársele, ni oírsele. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y con el Sello del Tribunal. DADA hoy 2 de julio de 2026, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA DEL TRIBUNAL. WILMARY RODRÍGUEZ RIVERA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIM ERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE CAROLINA RAISA SANTIAGO RODRÍGUEZ
Demandante Vs. DAVID APONTE CRUZ
Demandado Civil Núm.: FAL2017-0090. Sobre: ALIMENTOS. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EEUU, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: TOMAS VILLALONGA DIAZ T/C/C TOMAS VILLALONGA - 702 N 8TH ST #318, READING, PA 19604.
Por el presente edicto se notifica a Tomas Villalonga Diaz t/c/c Tomas Villalonga que la parte demandada ha presentado en su contra una SOLICITUD DE ALIMENTOS A PARTE INDISPENSABLE. POR LA PRESENTE, se le emplaza para que presente al Tribunal su Alegación Responsiva dentro de los treinta días (30) contados a partir de la publicación de este edicto. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsive 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. 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. La abogada del demandante es la Lcda. Annelise Rivera Rivero (RUA 20194), con dirección en: 129-29 Ave. Roberto Clemente Carolina, PR 00985 Teléfono (787) 757-2970 lcdariverarivero@gmail.com
Se le apercibe que, de no comparecer, se podrá dictar sentencia concediendo los remedios solicitados. EXTENDIDO BAJO
MI FIVA Y EL SELLO DEL TRIBUNAL de CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, hoy día 24 de junio de 2026. LCDA. KANELLY ZAYAS ROBLES, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. AMELIA Z. GARCÍA BRIONES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL. LEGAL NOTICE
TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE SAN JUAN SOCIEDAD DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR JOSÉ FRANCOIS SOTO CHARRATRE Y EDNA MARGARITA PALOU ELOSEGUI Demandantes Vs. DORAL MORTGAGE CORP. Y FULANOS DE TAL Demandados Civil Núm.: SJ2025CV10624. (603). Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ HIPOTECARIO EXTRAVIADO. EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO.
A: LAS PERSONAS IGNORADAS Y DESCONOCIDAS A QUIENES PUEDA PERJUDICAR LA CANCELACIÓN DEL PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO EN EL REGISTRO DE LA PROPIEDAD DE LA FINCA QUE MÁS ADELANTE SE DESCRIBIRÁ Y A TODA PERSONA EN GENERAL QUE CON DERECHO PARA ELLO DESEE OPONERSE A SU CANCELACIÓN.
En este caso los demandantes radicaron demanda para can-
celar judicialmente el saldo a favor de Doral Mortgage Corp. o a su orden por la suma de $132,100.00, con intereses a razón del 8.5% anual, vencedero el primero (1) de enero de 2022; todo ello según consta de la escritura número 77 de fecha 30 de diciembre de 1991, ante el notario público Edwin Rosas Noya. Inscrita al folio 11 del Tomo 236 de Monacillos Este, Finca 5,088. Grava la propiedad con la siguiente descripción: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número dieciséis (26) del Bloque “S-8” de la Urbanización Quintas del Norte del Señorial, ahora Urbanización Paraná, situada en el Barrio Monacillos de Río Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de mil cero ochenta y siete punto cincuenta y ocho metros cuadrados (1.087.58 m.c.) en lindes por el Norte, en dos alineaciones, una de siete punto cincuenta y cinco metros (7.55 m.) y otra de catorce punto ochenta y nueve metros (14.89 m.) con los solares veintidós y veintitrés (22 y 23) del Bloque S-1, por el Sur, en dieciséis metros (16 m.) con la calle 8, por el Este en sesenta y cuatro punto cero nueve metros (64.09 m.) con el solar número quince (15) y por el Oeste, en cincuenta y cuatro punto treintiséis metros (54.36 m.) con el solar número diecisiete. Inscrita al folio siete (7) del tomo ciento sesenta y tres (163), finca número cinco mil ochenta y ocho (5088) de Monacillos Este y El Cinco. Número de Catastro de la propiedad es número uno uno cuatro guión cero dos cero guión nueve uno cinco guión tres siete guión cero cero uno (114-220-915-37-001). La parte demandante alega que dicho balance ha sido satisfecho totalmente y el pagaré se le ha extraviado. Por tratarse de una obligación hipotecaria transferible por endoso y pudiendo usted tener interés en este caso o quedar afectado, se le emplaza por este Edicto a publicarse una vez en un periódico en Puerto Rico y se le requiere para que radique en este Tribunal su contestación a través de SUMAC al cual accederá en http://united.ramajudicial.pr salvo que se represente por derecho propio en cuyo caso radicará la contestación en la Secretaría del Tribunal y notificará con copia al Lodo. José Francois Soto, G.P.O. Box 362712, San Juan, P.R. 009362712; jfs@microjuris.com; todo ello dentro de 30 días siguientes de haberse publicado el Edicto. De no contestar dentro de dicho plazo este Tribunal podrá anotar la rebeldía y dictar Sentencia como se solicita sin más citarle ni oírle. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL expido el presente Edicto por Orden del Tribunal bajo mi firma y sello, hoy 22 de junio de 2026. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLAZO, SECRETARIA REGIONAL.
publicación. 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: https://www.poderjudicial.pr/index.php/tribunalelectronico/, salvo que el caso sea un expediente físico o que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva en la Secretaría del Tribunal y notificar copia de la misma al (a la) abogado(a) de la parte demandante o a ésta, de no tener representación legal. Si usted deja de presentar su alegación responsiva dentro del referido término, el tribunal podrá dictar sentencia en rebeldía en su contra y conceder el remedio solicitado en la demanda, o cualquier otro, si el tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende procedente. Además, se le apercibe que, en les casos al amparo de la Ley Núm. 57-2023, titulada Ley para la Prevención del Maltrato, Preservación de la Unidad Familiar y para la Seguridad, Bienestar y Protección de las Menores, entre los remedios que el Tribunal podrá conceder se incluyen la ubicación permanente de un (una) menor fuera de su hogar, el inicio de procesos para la privación de patria potestad, y cualquier otra medida en el mejor interés del (de la) menor. (Artículo 33, incisos b y f de la Ley Núm. 57-2023). Se le advierte que de no comparecer en autos dentro del término de los treinta (30) días siguientes a partir de la publicación de este Edicto, se le anotará la Rebeldía y se dictará Sentencia concediendo el remedio solicitado, sin más citarle ni oírle, debiendo radicar el original de su contestación en este Tribunal, enviando copia a la abogada de la parte demandante: Lcda. Adela Surillo Gutiérrez, Bufete Collazo & Surillo, LLC, PO Box 11550, San Juan, PR 00922-1550; Teléfono: (787) 625-9999. Para publicarse conforme a la Orden dictada por el Tribunal en un periódico de circulación general. EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, expido el presente Edicto que firmo y sello en Fajardo, Puerto Rico, hoy 22 de junio de 2026. WANDA I. SEGUÍ REYES, SECRETARIA. LINDA I. MEDINA MEDINA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE AGUADA ISLAND PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC COMO AGENTE DE LUNA CHICA, LLC
Parte Demandante Vs. ANTONIO R
GONZALEZ FELICIANO
Parte Demandada
Civil Núm.: AU2026CV00043. 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: ANTONIO R GONZALEZ FELICIANOHC 56 BOX 4687 AGUADA 00602-8641.
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, Natalie Bonaparte Servera cuya dirección es: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección natalie. bonaparte@orf-law.com y a la dirección notificaciones@orflaw.com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en AGUADA, Puerto Rico, hoy día 14 de mayo de 2026. SARAHÍ REYES PÉREZ, SECRETARIA. NOEMÍ ROMÁN BOSQUES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE GUAYNABO ISLAND PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC COMO AGENTE DE ACE ONE FUNDING, LLC
Parte Demandante Vs. JEAN C HUERTAS URBINA
Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: GB2025CV01085. 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: JEAN C HUERTAS URBINA - BO SANTA ROSA III 3 CALLE MARTA ORTIZ, GUAYNABO PR
00971.
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, 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 y a la dirección notificaciones@orflaw.com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, hoy día 19 de mayo de 2026. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. GRISELLE OLIVIERI GAZTAMBIDE, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMÓN SALA DE RELACIONES DE FAMILIA Y MENORES ERICA RESTO COLÓN
Demandante Vs. JULIO CESAR ROMÁN RODRÍGUEZ
Demandada Civil Núm.: BY2026RF00789. Sobre: DIVORCIO (RUPTURA IRREPARABLE). EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: JULIO CESAR ROMÁN RODRÍGUEZ5575 GARDEN GROVE, WINTER PARK, FL 327927363.
Por la presente se le emplaza para que notifique, con copia de la Contestación a la Demanda radicada por la parte demandante dentro de los treinta (30) 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 Familia y Menores de Bayamón a: LCDO. DIÓGENES PERERA
JIMÉNEZ
RUA #6084
dlperera@servicioslegales.org notificaciones-bayamon@ servicioslegales.org
SERVICIOS LEGALES DE PR INC APARTADO 2699
BAYAMON PR 00960 (787) 785-3858 ext. 1606
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. 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 correspondiente dentro de los treinta (30) días de haber sido diligenciado este Emplazamiento, si la citación se hiciera en la isla de Puerto Rico; excluyéndose el día del diligenciamiento, apercibiéndose que en caso de no hacerlo así podrá dictarse Sentencia en rebeldía en contra suya, concediendo el remedio solicitado en la Demanda. EXPEDIDO, bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal Superior de Puerto Rico, Sala de Bayamón, hoy día 22 de junio de 2026. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. ISABEL C. SOUCHET BURGOS, SUB-SECRETARIA.
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ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL GENERAL DE JUSTICIA TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE MAYAGÜEZ
MICHELLE M
FERNANDEZ RAMIREZ V. JAIME X ZAPATA FERRER Caso Núm.: MZ2026RF00278. Sobre: ALIMENTS Y OTROS. NOTIFICACIÓN - CITACIÓN PARA VISTA POR EDICTO ENMENDADA.
A: SR JAIME X ZAPATA FERRER - DIRECCIÓN: 5661 E GUNNINSON PL DENVER CO 80224. Se le requiere que comparezca ante el (la) Examinador(a) de Pensiones Alimentarias LIC KIANI M. RODRIGUEZ HERNANDEZ para que muestre causa por la cual no deba dictarse sentencia, resolución u orden, según lo solicitado en la Petición presentada por la parte CON INTERES en relación con su obligación de prestar alimentos a favor de los (las) menores habidos entre las partes: ________ (iniciales del (de los) menores). La Vista se celebrará: por videoconferencia. Fecha: 19/AGOSTO/2026 Hora: 10:30 de la mañana.
Por ser este un procedimiento expedite de alimentos, se le advierte, que de estar debidamente citado(a) y no comparecer a la vista, el (la) Examinador(a), conforme dispone el Art. 13 inciso C. de la Ley Orgánica de la ASUME, podrá celebrar la vista en su ausencia y recomendar que se dicte orden de pensión alimentaria o filiación. Se incluye copia de la Petición. Usted deberá llenar en su totalidad la Planilla de lnformación Personal y Económica (PIPE) (OAT 435) y entregarla a este Tribunal en un término de cinco (5) días antes de la Vista ante el (la) Examinador(a). La Planilla deberá ser juramentada antes de Expedido bajo mi firma y sello del Tribunal, en Mayagüez, Puerto Rico el 25 de junio de 2026. LIC NORMA G. SANTANA IRIZARRY, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. SRA. JACQUELINE SANTIAGO ORTEGA, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
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ESTADO libre ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE MAYAGüEZ SALA SUPERIOR MICHELLE MARIE FERNANDEZ RAMIREZ
Demandante Vs. JAIME XAVIER ZAPATA FERRER
Demandado Civil Núm.: MZ2026RF00278. (301). Sobre: CUSTODIA EXCLUSIVA, RELACIONES PATERNOFILIALES Y ALIMENTOS. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO.
A: JAIME XAVIER ZAPATA FERRER5661 E GUNNISON PL, DENVER, COLORADO 80224 USA. POR la presente se le notifica que se ha presentado una Demanda, copia de la cual se le incluye conjuntamente con el presente Emplazamiento por Edicto. Por la presente se requiere a usted para que dentro de los treinta (30) días de haberse publicado el edicto, presente en el Tribunal correspondiente el original de la contestación a la demanda y notifique copia de la misma a la abogada de la parte demandante, Lcda. Brenda L. Cruz González, Servicios Legales de PR, Inc., PO Box 839, Mayagüez, PR, 00681-0839, teléfono: 787832-7620, fax 787-831-2600, con los siguientes correos electrónicos: notificaciones_mayaguez@servicioslegales.org y/o blcruz@servicioslegales.org. Usted deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a través del sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial.pr/sumac/, salvo que se presente 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 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. EXPEDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA Y EL SELLO DEL TRIBUNAL, en Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, hoy 1 de junio de 2026. LCDA. NORMA G. SANTANA IRIZARRY, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. MIGDALIA SÁNCHEZ SANTIAGO, SUBSECRETARIA.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE CAROLINA
VICTOR MANUEL
TORRES VINUEZA
Demandante Vs. YESENIA
BURGOS GUZMAN
Demandada Civil Núm.: CA2026RF00224. Sobre: DIVORCIO (RUPTURA IRREPARABLE). EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS E.E.U.U., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A LA PARTE
DEMANDADA: YESENIA BURGOS GUZMAN, CUYA ÚLTIMA DIRECCIÓN
CONOCIDA ES: COND. METROMONTE APT A-216, CAROLINA PR 00987.
Por la presente se le notifica que ante la Sala Superior del Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Carolina, Puerto Rico, se ha presentado una Demanda sobre Divorcio por Ruptura Irreparable en la cual usted figura como parte demandada. Se le advierte que si no contesta la Demanda, radicando el original de la contestación en este Tribunal a través del Sistema Unificado de Manejo y Administración de Casos (SUMAC), al cual puede acceder utilizando la siguiente dirección electrónica: https://unired.ramajudicial. pr/sumac/, salvo que se represente por derecho propio, en cuyo caso deberá presentar su alegación responsiva a la secretaría del Tribunal y enviando copia de la contestación a la abogada de la Parte Demandante, Lic. Deciree E. Díaz Laviena, cuya dirección postal es: PO Box 29292 San Juan, PR 00929, teléfono (787) 2081182, correo electrónico lcda. diazlaviena@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. Por la presente se le apercibe quede no comparecer a formular alegaciones dentro de treinta (30) días contados a partir de la fecha de la publicación de este Edicto, se le anotará la rebeldía y se dictará sentencia de acuerdo con lo solicitado en la Demanda, sin más citarle ni oírle. EXPEDIDO bajo mi firma y el sello del Tribunal, hoy 24 de junio de 2026, en Carolina, Puerto Rico. LCDA. KANELLY ZAYAS ROBLES, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. ZORAIDA RIVERA LÁTIMER, SUB-SECRETARIA. LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE BAYAMÓN ISLAND PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC COMO AGENTE DE LUNA CHICA, LLC
Parte Demandante Vs. OMAR MOLINA RIVERA
Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: BY2026CV00160. Sala: 703. 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: OMAR MOLINA
RIVERA - URB CAMPO ALEGRE C7 CALLE LAUREL, BAYAMON PR 00956-4453; 5466 LOGAN CAVE AVE, WIMAUMA FL 33598-2440.
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, Natalie Bonaparte Servera cuya dirección es: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección natalie.bonaparte@orf-law.com y a la dirección notificaciones@
orf-law.com. EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en BAYAMON, Puerto Rico, hoy día 26 de mayo de 2026. ALICIA AYALA SANJURJO, SECRETARIA. CARMEN M. PINTADO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE CAGUAS
DANIEL THOMAS CRUZ
Demandante Vs. COOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CRÉDITO DE CAGUAS; FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL ASÍ COMO CUALQUIER PERSONA DESCONOCIDA CON INTERÉS EN LA OBLIGACIÓN CUYA CANCELACIÓN POR DECRETO JUDICIAL SE SOLICITA
Demandados Civil Núm.: CG2026CV01966. Sobre: CANCELACIÓN DE PAGARÉ EXTRAVIADO. SALA: 705. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, S.S.
A: FULANO DE TAL Y SUTANO DE TAL. así como cualquier persona desconocida con interés en la obligación cuya cancelación por derecho judicial se solicita. Por la presente, se le notifica que la parte Demandante de epígrafe ha presentado ante este Tribunal una Demanda de Cancelación de Pagaré Extraviado. Dicho Pagaré está garantizado mediante una hipoteca que grava la siguiente propiedad: URBANA: Solar marcado con el número 29 del Bloque D del plano de inscripción de la Urbanización Notre Dame, situada en el Barrio Turabo del Municipio de Caguas, con una cabida superficial de 325.00 m.c. En lindes por el NORTE, en 13.00 metros, con el solar 22; por el SUR, en 13.00 metros, con la Calle 7; por el ESTE, en 25.00 metros, con el solar 28 y por el OESTE, en 25.00 metros, con el solar 30. Finca 15653 inscrita al Folio 195 del Tomo 495 de Caguas. Registro de la Propiedad, Sección Primera de Caguas. El Pagaré hipotecario extraviado es a favor de la Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito de Caguas, o a su orden, por la suma principal de $75,000.00 con intereses al 7.00% anual, vencedero el día 1 de diciembre de 2036, reconocido y suscrito ante Manuel U. Rivera Giménez y garantizado con una hipoteca constituida mediante la Escritura Número
140, en Caguas, Puerto Rico con fecha del 17 de noviembre de 2006 ante el Notario Manuel U. Rivera Giménez. Dicha Hipoteca está inscrita al Tomo 495 del Folio 142 de Caguas, Finca 15653. Registro de la Propiedad, Sección Primera de Caguas. La parte Demandante se encuentra representada por: LCDA. MARIELI LAUSELL
HERNÁNDEZ
RUA 20530 1519 Ave. Ponce de León First Federal Savings, Bldg. Suite 410 San Juan, PR 00919 787-214-1243 lausellhernandezlaw@ gmail.com
Se le apercibe y notifica para que comparezca, si lo creyere pertinente, ante este Honorable Tribunal dentro del plazo improrrogable de treinta (30) días contados a partir de la publicación de este edicto, a exponer sus derechos en el caso promovido por la Parte Demandante para adquirir su dominio sobre la finca antes descrita. Si usted deja de expresarse dentro del referido término, el Tribunal podrá dictar Sentencia, previo escuchar la prueba de valor de la Parte Demandante, sin más citarle ni oírle, y conceder el remedio solicitado en la Demanda o cualquier otro si el Tribunal, en el ejercicio de su sana discreción, lo entiende pertinente. 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. En San Juan, Puerto Rico a 1 de julio de 2026. IRASEMIS DÍAZ SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. LIZ WHARTON ROSA, SUB-SECRETARIA.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN
LUNA
COMMERCIAL II, LLC
Parte Demandante V. IDALIA BORGES
BORGES Y LA SUCESIÓN DE GERARDO ADOLFO
CARLO ALTIERI COMPUESTA POR GERARDO AUGUSTO
CARLO TENNANT, ALEXANDRA BRUNO
CARLO, ALEJANDRO
GEUSSEPPE CARLO
MARQUEZ Y SU ESPOSA
IDALIA BORGES
BORGES
Parte Demandada
Civil Núm.: SJ2026CV00990.
Salón: 905. Sobre: RECTIFICACIÓN DE ERROR DE ASIENTO REGISTRAL AL AM-
PARO DEL ARTÍCULO 214 DE LA LEY DEL REGISTRO DE LA PROPIEDAD INMOBILIARIA DE PUERTO RICO, LEY NÚM. 210 DEL 8 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2015. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE.UU., EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE P.R., SS.
A: IDALIA BORGES
BORGES POR SÍ Y COMO MIEMBRO DE LA SUCESIÓN, GERARDO AUGUSTO
CARLO TENNANT, ALEXANDRA BRUNO CARLO, ALEJANDRO GEUSSEPPE CARLO
MARQUEZ Y SU ESPOSA IDALIA BORGES
BORGES; TODOS MIEMBROS DE LA SUCESIÓN DE GERARDO ADOLFO CARLO ALTIERI.
Se le emplaza y requiere 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), 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, con copia al abogado de la parte demandante: Lcdo. Francisco Fernández Chiqués, a su dirección: Fernández Chiqués, LLC, PO Box 9749, San Juan, PR 00908, Tel. (787) 722- 3040, correo electrónico: ffc@ffclaw.comSe le apercibe que, si dejare de hacerlo, se dictará contra usted sentencia en rebeldía, concediéndose el remedio solicitado en la demanda, sin más citarle ni oírle. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, a 30 de junio de 2026. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, SECRETARIA REGIONAL. DIANA C. PÉREZ SIERRA, SECRETARIA DE SERVICIOS A SALA. LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE HUMACAO SALA SUPERIOR DE HUMACAO ISLAND PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC COMO AGENTE DE LUNA CHICA, LLC
Demandante V. MARK A TOLEDO CRUZ
Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: LP2026CV00017. (Salón: 205). Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO - ORDINARIO. NOTIFICACIÓN DE SENTENCIA POR EDICTO. OSVALDO L. RODRÍGUEZ
FERNÁNDEZ - NOTIFICACIONES@ ORF-LAW.COM. A: MARK A TOLEDO CRUZ, A SU ULTIMA DIRECCION CONOCIDA:
HC 2 BOX 7310, LAS PIEDRAS, PR 007719796; P/C DE LCDO. OSVALDO L. RODRIGUEZ FERNANDEZ.
(Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 04 de julio 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 06 de julio de 2026. En Humacao, Puerto Rico, el 06 de julio de 2026. EVELYN FÉLIX VÁZQUEZ, SECRETARIA. MARÍA DE LOS
A. AMARO SOTO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL. LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA CENTRO JUDICIAL DE SAN JUAN SALA SUPERIOR DE SAN JUAN MOISES NIEVES VELÁZQUEZ
Demandante V. CARMEN
LÓPEZ JIMÉNEZ
Demandado(a) Caso Núm.: SJ2026RF00157. (Salón: 704 RF). Sobre: DIVORCIO - RUPTURA IRREPARABLE. Notificación de sentencia por edicto.
RICARDO AGRAIT DEFILLORAGRAIT@SERVICIOSLEGALES. ORG.
A: SRA. CARMEN LOPEZ JIMENEZ. (Nombre de las partes que se le notifican la sentencia por edicto)
EL SECRETARIO(A) que suscribe le notifica a usted que el 30 de junio de 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 06 de julio de 2026. En San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 06 de julio de 2026. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ
COLLADO, SECRETARIA. YANILET ACEVEDO TORRES, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR DEL TRIBUNAL.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA
SALA SUPERIOR DE BAYAMÓN
RCAF ACQUISITION, L.P.
Demandante V. DAVID LAUREANO PIÑEIRO, LOURDES
IVETTE GARCÍA PIÑEIRO Y LA SOCIEDAD LEGAL DE GANANCIALES COMPUESTA POR
AMBOS
Demandados
Civil Núm.: DO2022CV00135. Sobre: EJECUCIÓN DE HIPOTECA POR LA VÍA ORDINARIA - IN REM. EDICTO DE SUBASTA. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, SS. A: LA PARTE DEMANDADA, AL (A
LA) SECRETARIO(A) DE HACIENDA DE PUERTO RICO Y AL PÚBLICO GENERAL:
Certifico y Hago Constar: Que en cumplimiento con el Mandamiento de Ejecución de Sentencia que me ha sido dirigido por el (la) Secretario(a) del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala Superior de Bayamón en el caso de epígrafe procederá a vender en pública subasta al mejor postor en efectivo, cheque gerente, giro postal, cheque certificado en moneda legal de los Estados Unidos de América al nombre del Alguacil del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, en mi oficina ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Bayamón, el 10 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2026 A LAS 9:45 DE LA MAÑANA, todo derecho título, participación o interés que le corresponda a la parte demandada o cualquiera de
ellos en el inmueble hipotecado objeto de ejecución que se describe a continuación: URBANA: Solar Número Cuarenta y Tres del bloque “J” (43-J) de la Urbanización Paseo del Solen el Barrio Higuillar del término municipal de Dorado, Puerto Rico, con una cabida superficial de quinientos cuatro (504) metros cuadrados. En lindes por el NORTE, en distancia de veintiocho metros (28.00 m.) con el solar número Cuarenta y Dos (42) del Bloque “J”; por el SUR, en distancia de veintiocho metros (28.00 m.) con el solar número Cuarenta y Cuatro (44) del Bloque “J”; por el ESTE, en distancia de dieciocho metros (18.00 m.) con la Avenida Principal Oeste; por el OESTE, en distancia de dieciocho metros (18.00 m.) con la calle número dieciséis (16) de la urbanización. En el patio delantero existe además una servidumbre de uno punto cincuenta (1.50) metros a favor de la Puerto Rico Telephone Company y a favor de la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica de Puerto Rico. En este solar enclava una casa para propósitos residenciales. Consta inscrita al folio 192 del tomo 247 de Dorado, finca número 11890, Registro de la Propiedad de Puerto Rico, Sección Cuarta de Bayamón. Propiedad localizada en: Urb. Paseo del Sol, 239 (J-43) Calle Carmo, Dorado, Puerto Rico 00646. La propiedad objeto de ejecución no está gravada por cargas preferentes a la inscripción del crédito ejecutante. Según figura en la certificación registral, la propiedad objeto de ejecución está gravada por cargas posteriores a la inscripción del crédito ejecutante que se describe a continuación: AVISO DE DEMANDA con fecha 18 de julio de 2017 seguida en la Corte de Distrito de los Estados Unidos de América, Distrito de Puerto Rico, en el caso número CV-019809 (PAD), sobre cobro de dinero y ejecución de hipoteca; DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc., demandante v. David Laureano Piñeiro, Lourdes Ivette Garcia Piñeiro, y la Sociedad Legal de Gananciales compuesta por ambos, demandados. Por la misma se reclama el pago de $449,258.50, más otras sumas. Anotada el 14 de septiembre de 2017, al Tomo Digital Karibe de la finca 11890 de Dorado. anotación “A”. AVISO DE DEMANDA con fecha 27 de julio de 2022 seguida en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Bayamón, en el caso número DO2022CV00135, sobre cobro de dinero y ejecución de hipoteca; DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc., demandante v. David Laureano Piñeiro, Lourdes Ivette Garcia Piñeiro, y la Sociedad Legal de Gananciales compuesta por ambos, demandados. Por la misma se reclama el pago de $478,727.77, más otras sumas. Anotada el 16 de junio de 2023, al Tomo Digital Karibe de
la finca 11890 de Dorado. anotación “B”. DESIGNACIÓN DE HOGAR SEGURO a favor de David Laureano Piñeiro y su esposa Lourdes Ivette García Piñeiro, quienes manifiestan que en virtud de la Ley 195 del 13 de septiembre de 2011, Ley del Derecho de la Protección del Hogar Principal y el Hogar Familia, designan esta propiedad como su Hogar Seguro, según consta de la escritura 6 otorgada en San Juan el 28 de mayo de 2024 ante el notario Víctor C. Thomas Santiago. Inscrita el 1 de julio de 2024 al Tomo Digital Karibe de la finca 11890 de Dorado, inscripción 6ª. Se entenderá que todo licitador acepta como bastante la titularidad de la propiedad y que todas las cargas y gravámenes anteriores y los preferentes al crédito ejecutante antes descritos, si los hubiere, continuarán subsistentes. El rematante acepta dichas cargas y gravámenes anteriores, y queda subrogado en la responsabilidad de los mismos, sin destinarse a su extinción el precio del remate. Se establece como tipo mínimo de subasta la suma de $463,815.74, según acordado entre las partes en el precio pactado en la escritura de modificación de hipoteca. De ser necesaria una SEGUNDA SUBASTA por declararse desierta la primera, la misma se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Bayamón, el 17 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2026
A LAS 9:45 DE LA MAÑANA, y se establece como mínima para dicha segunda subasta la suma de $309,210.49 dos tercios (2/3) partes del tipo mínimo establecido originalmente. Si tampoco se produce remate ni adjudicación en la segunda subasta, se establece como mínima para la TERCERA SUBASTA, la suma de $231,907.87 la mitad (1/2) del precio pactado y dicha subasta se celebrará en mi oficina, ubicada en el Tribunal de Primera Instancia, Sala de Bayamón el 24 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2026
A LAS 9:45 DE LA MAÑANA. Dicha subasta se llevará a cabo para, con su producto satisfacer a la parte demandante, el importe de la Sentencia dictada a su favor ascendente a las siguientes cantidades: la suma de $366,592.52 de principal; intereses al 4.50000% anual, los cuales continúan acumulándose hasta el saldo total de la deuda; gastos por mora, los cuales continúan acumulándose hasta el pago total de la deuda; más costas, gastos y honorarios de abogado pactados por el diez por ciento (10%) del principal del Pagaré, todo ello de acuerdo a los términos de la Sentencia dictada, la cual es final y firme. Se notifica a todos los interesados que las actas y demás constancias del expediente de este caso están disponibles en la Secretaría
del Tribunal durante horas laborables para ser examinadas por los (las) interesados (as). Y para su publicación en el periódico The San Juan Daily Star, que es un diario de circulación general en la isla de Puerto Rico, por espacio de dos semanas consecutivas con un intervalo de por lo menos siete (7) días entre ambas publicaciones, así como para su publicación en los sitios públicos de Puerto Rico. Expedido en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, hoy día 2 de julio de 2026. EDGARDO ELÍAS VARGAS SANTANA, ALGUACIL AUXILIAR PLACA #193, ALGUACIL DE SUBASTAS, TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA, CENTRO JUDICIAL DE BAYAMÓN, SALA SUPERIOR.
LEGAL NOTICE
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA SALA DE CAGUAS ISLAND PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC COMO AGENTE DE LUNA CHICA, LLC
Parte Demandante Vs. JOSE R CRUZ FLORES
Parte Demandada Civil Núm.: CG2026CV00304. Sobre: COBRO DE DINERO. EMPLAZAMIENTO POR EDICTO. ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA, EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, EL ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO, S. A: JOSE R CRUZ FLORES - HC 3 BOX 40507 CAGUAS 00725-9723. 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, Natalie Bonaparte Servera cuya dirección es: P.O. Box 71418 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8518, teléfono (787) 993-3731 a la dirección natalie.bonaparte@ orf-law.com y a la dirección notificaciones@orf-law.com. EX-
TENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, hoy día 12 de junio de 2026. IRASEMIS DÍAZ SÁNCHEZ, SECRETARIA. VIONNETTE ESPINOSA CASTILLO, SECRETARIA AUXILIAR.
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EXTENDIDO BAJO MI FIRMA y el sello del Tribunal, en SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, hoy día 27 de abril de 2026. GRISELDA RODRÍGUEZ COLLADO, Secretario(a). Iris Olivo Núñez, Sec. Servicios a Sala.
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By THE STAR STAFF
The Cangrejeros of Santurce and the Leones of Ponce both earned double-digit victories on Sunday in the National Superior Basketball (BSN by its initials in Spanish) league semifinals.
The Cangrejeros defeated the Criollos of Caguas 98-77 at Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey, tying the Group A series at 1-1.
After the first quarter ended tied at 22, the home team prevailed in the second period 2612 and took a 48-34 lead into the intermission.
Santurce gradually extended the lead in the second half to seal the victory.
Ian Clark led the Cangrejeros offense with 16 points. Ángel Matías contributed 14 points, while Isaiah Piñeiro, Devon Collier and Ángel Rodríguez finished with 11 points each. Rodríguez also added eight rebounds and eight assists.
Jezreel de Jesús again led the Leones of Ponce with 31 points and six rebounds.
Travis Trice and Christian “Cuco” López scored 16 points each for the Criollos, while Moses Brown added 11 points and nine rebounds.
Game 3 will be played tonight (8 p.m.) at Roger Mendoza Arena in Caguas.
Meanwhile, at Juan “Pachín” Vicens Auditorium in Ponce, the Leones defeated the Atléticos of San Germán 115-96 to even their
By TARIQ PANJA
Lionel Messi is perhaps the biggest draw in all of sports right now. With him playing in what is almost certainly his final World Cup, each game could be the last on the most vaunted of stages for the 39-year-old Argentine captain.
But in Argentina’s quarterfinal victory over Switzerland on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, big areas of seats were empty.
Though the reason for the vacant seats at a stadium that can accommodate 69,000 fans was not immediately clear, it’s possible that high ticket prices kept some fans away. Seats at this year’s World Cup have been the most expensive in the tournament’s history, costing at least three times more than those at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which to that point had been the costliest ever.
On Saturday night, expensive yellow seats in the middle of the second tier at Arrowhead were empty, and higher up in the third tier, many seats were filled by FIFA volunteers
distinguishable by their lime green jackets. Ticket prices on resale sites, including FIFA’s own, generally hovered between $1,500 and $4,000.
FIFA did not respond to questions about the empty seats. An announcement after the game said that tickets for the tournament’s semifinal games were still available on FIFA’s sales platform, which gives the soccer body a 30% cut of each ticket resold.
Before the tournament began last month, FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, said that pricing at the games in North America reflected domestic market conditions, mainly in the United States, where most of the matches were played.
FIFA also initiated a pricing strategy similar to one used by the hotel and airline industry, in which prices fluctuate with demand. Yet prices for the least popular games did not see the type of significant reduction on FIFA’s sales platforms as they did on third-party websites. FIFA was forced to issue refunds at a tournament last year, the Club World Cup, also held in the United States, when fans who
had paid original prices complained about the steep discounts.
At this World Cup, FIFA has sometimes announced capacity crowds, or close to them, even at games where many seats were visibly empty.
The empty seats in Kansas City represent more of a surprise because of the region’s appetite for soccer, and particularly for the World Cup. Through the first 92 matches of the tournament, Kansas City led all U.S. markets in Fox’s World Cup ratings with an 18 share, which means 18% of all local televisions on at the time of a World Cup game were tuned in to the event.
Fans and politicians have accused FIFA of profiteering and taking advantage of its monopoly over the biggest event in global sports. Even with some unsold tickets, the tournament — the biggest ever with 48 teams playing 104 games, many in cavernous NFL stadiums — has already broken attendance records. FIFA is expecting to generate more than $3 billion in ticket sales this tournament, more than double its previous record.
Group B series at a game apiece.
The Leones trailed by three points after the first quarter but rallied in the second to take a 50-41 lead into halftime. Ponce then extended the lead in the third period to 87-67 en route to a 19-point margin of victory.
The Leones, who led by as many as 28 points, sank 14 three-pointers.
Jezreel de Jesús once again led Ponce with 31 points and six rebounds. Jalen Crutcher added 25 points, Brady Manek finished with 16, Thomas Robinson contributed 15, and TJ Fernández added 13.
André Curbelo was the top performer for San Germán with 26 points and six rebounds. Alex Hamilton, Antonio Gordon and Onzie Branch added 10 points each.
Game 3 will be tonight (8 p.m.) at Arquelio Torres Ramírez Arena in San Germán.
Round of 16
Morocco 3, Canada 0
France 1, Paraguay 0
Norway 2, Brazil 1
England 3, Mexico 2
Spain 1, Portugal 0
Belgium 4, USA 1
Argentina 3, Egypt 2
Switzerland 0 (4), Colombia 0 (3)
Quarterfinals
Thursday
France 2, Morocco 0
Friday
Spain 2, Belgium 1
Saturday
England 2, Norway 1 (AET)
Argentina 3, Switzerland 1 (AET)
Semifinals
(All times Eastern)
Today
France vs Spain, 3 p.m. (FOX, Telemundo, FOX One)
Wednesday
England vs Argentina, 3 p.m. (FOX, Telemundo, FOX One)
Argentina’s games have proved to be some of the most expensive, largely because of Messi, whose name has been on the back of almost every replica jersey worn by Argentina fans at the World Cup. On the eve of the quarterfinal game in Kansas City, some fans resorted to fundraising, setting up stands at the city’s Mill Creek Park to sell Argentine-style steak sandwiches known as choripán, beer and even bootleg versions of the team’s official merchandise.
Charly Botto, from the Paternal neighborhood of Buenos Aires, was doing a brisk business selling hats, flags and jerseys along with his son Lionel, an architecture student. (The 23-yearold was not named for Messi, Botto said.) He estimated that he had made $2,500 selling knockoff jerseys imported from China.
“It obviously helps cover our costs,” Botto said. With at least two games to go for Argentina, their stocks were running low. The younger Botto said they had just four or five jerseys left.
Argentina fans celebrate at Lidia and Luis Peve’s home in Provo, Utah, as Lionel Messi scores a second goal in a World Cup match on June 22, 2026. (Loren Elliott/The New York Times)
By PATRICIA MAZZEI
Alittle more than five hours before kickoff at the World Cup quarterfinal between Norway and England on Saturday, the crew in charge of the pre-match ceremony at the Hard Rock Stadium near Miami faced an unexpected problem.
The England flag — the huge one unfurled before the players took the field — had splotches of mold. Not even 100% recycled polyester, it seemed, could escape the ravages of the South Florida summer heat and humidity.
By now, the flag crew was used to solving problems. It was the sixth match in Miami Gardens, and the 99th match overall in this year’s expanded soccer tournament. The ceremony crews, one at each of the World Cup’s 16 venues, had overcome all manner of logistical obstacles with their giant flags, including at least one flag that was labeled with the wrong country during shipping and another one infested with mice. Each stadium flag measures about 53 meters by 38 meters, or about 174 feet by 125 feet.
On Saturday morning, the Miami crew improvised. Stagehands and supervisors alike grabbed brooms and cleaning solution and were able to brush much of the mold away.
The team worked on a stadium parking lot encircled by broadcast media trailers, with just enough space to stretch out the flag. Though the day was overcast, the National Weather Service had warned that the heat index could peak at 110 degrees, in part because of the humidity.
Then, the 22 stagehands prepared to fold the flag in a way that it could be quickly and easily opened on the field by a small army of volunteer flag bearers. On the rhythmic, repetitive count of “One, two, three — go!” they grabbed the flag in unison from one of its long ends and gathered it in a snaking roll. They hoisted the roll on their shoulders and walked it inside to lay along one of the stadium entrance tunnels, ready for later.
The flags have become instant icons of this World Cup, with fans posting photos of them from the stadium. Transporting the right flag to the right match — there are two of each, just in case, that get shipped in wooden crates — and figuring out how to unfurl and fold them quickly on the field requires careful choreography by ceremony crews that effectively put on a preshow for seven or eight minutes before every single match.
Before the tournament, the Miami crew held two days of off-
site rehearsals to practice with the flag-bearing volunteers, taking account their ages, sizes and physical strengths to figure out who should carry which part of the flag and imbuing them with a sense of responsibility and pride in their assignments. Each flag weighs about 230 kilograms, or 507 pounds (and more if it rains and gets wet). The flag bearers toward the middle handle more weight.
No ceremony is exactly alike. The Saturday quarterfinal involved the use of pyrotechnics, complicating the movements of the flag carriers. At the first match in Miami last month, between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay, the threat of lightning almost kept the team from unfurling the flags at all. During that ceremony, volunteers held onto both flags — rather than stretching them out on the field as they do for most matches — to follow a strict protocol of respect for the sacred script on the Saudi flag.
On Saturday, the flag-bearing volunteers, about 70 people for each flag, lined up in the tunnel. They brimmed with excitement, the novelty of their task apparently not having worn off yet in their sixth match. They posed for photos and showed off the World Cup pins they had collected during the tournament.
Then, it was showtime. Twenty minutes before the 5 p.m. kickoff, the volunteers lifted both flags. At kickoff-minus-17, in show speak, one group started walking in the England flag. The Norway flag was carried in a minute later. At exactly 4:50 p.m., when many television viewers tuned into the match, the volunteers stretched out the flags, held them down with weights and stood respectfully. The national anthems were about to play.
Volunteers
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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