Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Manuel Rivas, former OMSA director, passes away

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Santo Domingo, R.D. Manuel Rivas, who served as the former director of the Metropolitan Office of Bus Services (OMSA), a well-known figure in the field of public transportation and state administration of the Dominican Republic, has passed away.

So far, family members have not offered details about the causes of death, nor have they informed about the funeral acts that will be held, so it is expected that an official statement will be issued in the coming hours. Manuel Rivas held the position of director of the OMSA during a period marked by important public debates regarding the management of public transportation, remaining a figure of national relevance.
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Different personalities and sectors have begun to express messages of solidarity upon his death, while further information is awaited from his relatives.

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