Personalities and institutions mourn the death of María Cristina Camilo “Maíta”, a pioneer of Dominican broadcasting

Santo Domingo.– The passing of María Cristina Camilo Rodríguez, affectionately known as “Maíta”, at the age of 107, has sparked a wave of reactions in the country. Communicators, politicians, artists, and institutions have expressed their sorrow at the death of the first female radio announcer and television presenter in the Dominican Republic.

Her passing has generated deep sorrow in Dominican society, where she is remembered as a woman who broke barriers in communication and the arts, leaving an indelible mark on radio, television, and national culture. The Minister of Culture, Roberto Ángel Salcedo, stated: “We bid farewell with deep sorrow to María Cristina Camilo, an icon of national radio and television, who paved the way with her voice, elegance, and professionalism for countless women in the media”. From the institutional sphere, the Ministry of Women highlighted her contribution as a cultural reference: “Her voice not only accompanied generations, but also marked a true commitment to our culture”, while the Minister of Women, Mayra Jiménez, added: “I join the mourning that overwhelms Dominican culture for the death of María Cristina Camilo, a prominent figure in communication and national art”. The former Minister of Economy, Juan Ariel Jiménez, stated: “Today the country loses a glory of art, a person who inspired to see generations and generations”. The geologist and commentator Osiris de León summarized the national sentiment: “Maria Cristina Camilo, a pioneer of Dominican communication, dies at the age of 107. Her invaluable legacy will remain in the culture and the media”. Communicator Lissette Selman highlighted its historical relevance: “107 years of coherence, dignity, excellence, service, sowing and reference, education and finesse…”.

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Other communicators and personalities also expressed their sorrow, including Elizabeth Mateo, Quique Antún, Tony Guevara and Félix Reyna, who remembered her influence and the legacy she leaves for future generations of women in the media. Due to the significance of her figure and the impact of her legacy, expressions of sorrow and recognition towards María Cristina Camilo are expected to continue in the coming days, reflecting the magnitude of her influence on Dominican communication and culture.