Jesús Silva, Spain’s former ambassador to Jamaica, passed away on October 5, 2025, at 63 after suffering a stroke.
Born in Seville in 1962, Silva served as ambassador to Jamaica from 2005 to 2010, strengthening diplomatic ties and increasing Spanish hotel investments. He was later appointed Spain’s consul general in Guadalajara, Mexico, after a term in Cape Town, South Africa.
Silva was also recognized for his role as ambassador to Venezuela from 2017 to 2020, navigating tensions with the Maduro administration. He held several key diplomatic posts, including in Panama and Argentina.
Silva, fluent in multiple languages, is survived by his wife and three children.
