Farewell to "The Most Expensive Man": Funeral honors for Carlos Batista Matos begin this Tuesday

Santo Domingo. – The remains of the renowned journalist and art chronicler Carlos Batista Matos will be displayed starting this Tuesday at 5:00 in the afternoon at the Blandino funeral home, located on Abraham Lincoln Avenue, in the National District. The funeral honors will continue on Wednesday from 10:00 in the morning until 10:00 at night. Subsequently, on Thursday at 10:00 in the morning a Mass will be officiated, and the burial is scheduled for 11:00 in the morning of that same day. According to information provided by his family, Batista Matos was found dead in his apartment in the El Vergel sector, where he resided in the capital. The news was confirmed by his youngest daughter, generating great sorrow in the journalistic and artistic circles of the country.

A life dedicated to communication and culture

Born on December 30, 1950, in Vicente Noble, Barahona province, Carlos Batista Matos stood out from a young age for his vocation for communication, cultural analysis, and entertainment journalism. He received academic training in International Relations, graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors, which reflected his broad vision and interest in social and cultural issues.

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He began his professional career at the evening newspaper Última Hora, where he worked as an editor of shows and of the magazine “La Tarde Alegre”. There he also consolidated his column “Escenario”, recognized for its critical, direct and analytical style, which made him a respected figure in cultural journalism. Later, he made the jump to television with the program Con los Famosos, broadcast by Color Visión since 1998, a space that positioned him as one of the main voices of entertainment in the Dominican Republic. He also participated in projects such as Bachatas Urbanas and had a constant presence in the coverage of the Casandra Awards from their inception. Nicknamed in the media as “The Most Expensive Man” and “The Most Beautiful Man,” Batista Matos distinguished himself for his strong support of the Dominican cultural industry and the promotion of new talents.