Andrés Avelino Abreu Vargas, automotive pioneer, dies

automotive industry entrepreneurship Avelino Abreu SAS Dominican Republic business ACOFAVE

Andrés Avelino Abreu Vargas, a prominent figure in the Dominican Republic's automotive and business sectors, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026. He was the founder of Avelino Abreu SAS, a company he established in 1968 starting with the commercialization of MAN trucks.

Under his leadership, the organization expanded to represent 19 international brands, including Audi, Volkswagen, Bentley, SEAT, Subaru, Hino, Hyster, Kumho, and Motul. The company's portfolio covers passenger and commercial vehicles, buses, tires, lubricants, and equipment for the agro-industrial and construction sectors.

Beyond his own company, Abreu Vargas was a key leader in the national business community. He served as the president of the Association of Vehicle Manufacturer Dealers (ACOFAVE) and was a member of the Board of Directors of Banco Popular Dominicano for over three decades.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, September 19, at the Avelino Abreu SAS headquarters in Santo Domingo, followed by interment at the Puerta del Cielo cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Fundación Proyecto Hombre.

Entities

ACOFAVE · Andrés Avelino Abreu Vargas · Asociación de Concesionarios de Fabricantes de Vehículos · Avelino Abreu SAS · Banco Popular Dominicano · Dominican Republic · Santo Domingo

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[● 4 SOURCES] Andrés Avelino Abreu Vargas died on Thursday, September 17, 2026 noticias31.com.do · elpregonerord.com · www.diariolibre.com · ensegundos.do
[● 3 SOURCES] Abreu Vargas was a former president of the Association of Vehicle Manufacturer Dealers (ACOFAVE) elpregonerord.com · www.diariolibre.com · ensegundos.do
[● 3 SOURCES] He served on the Board of Directors of Banco Popular Dominicano for over 30 years elpregonerord.com · www.diariolibre.com · ensegundos.do
[● 3 SOURCES] Abreu Vargas began his business career in 1968 with the sale of MAN trucks elpregonerord.com · www.diariolibre.com · ensegundos.do
[● 2 SOURCES] Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Santo Domingo noticias31.com.do · www.diariolibre.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The family requested donations to the Fundación Proyecto Hombre in lieu of flowers noticias31.com.do · www.diariolibre.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The company currently represents 19 international brands elpregonerord.com · www.diariolibre.com · ensegundos.do