Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Rafa Rosario says that with the death of Carlos Batista he lost a great friend

Santo Domingo, RD.- The leader of the group Los Hermanos Rosario, Rafa Rosario was visibly affected during the funeral of the communicator Carlos Batista, where he went on Tuesday night to say goodbye to the person he described as a close friend and a key figure in his personal and professional life. Upon his arrival at the funeral home, the artist spoke with the press in an atmosphere of deep sorrow. In his statements, Rafa Rosario summarized the pain of the loss by recalling the closeness he maintained with the communicator and the number of experiences shared over the years. “Carlos and I were true friends… we traveled a lot, we shared a lot, he was a man with a special grace”, he expressed, while highlighting that his departure leaves a void difficult to fill in the Dominican artistic environment and especially in his personal life. The artist also sent a message of condolence to the communicator's family, in which he acknowledged the unexpected nature of his death. "He left us by surprise... may the Lord put him in a good place and may his light continue to shine," said Rosario, reiterating his solidarity with the deceased's relatives and his wish for peace for his rest.

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Likewise, Rafa Rosario highlighted Batista's professional contributions to his career and that of the Hermanos Rosario, emphasizing his critical and honest role as a journalist. He recalled that he was always present in both favorable and difficult moments, providing observations that helped the group's growth. The wake was also attended by well-known figures of Dominican merengue such as Sergio Vargas, Eddy Herrera and El Cata, who joined the expressions of solidarity over the death of the communicator. Finally, in the midst of the mourning, Rafa stated that he will try to remember him with joy and gratitude for the moments shared, highlighting that his legacy of friendship and support will remain in the memory of those who knew him.

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