The diplomatic group is mourning the passing of Jesús Silva, former Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica, who reportedly died on October 5, 2025, after struggling a stroke.
Silva, who was born in Seville in 1962, served as Spain’s ambassador to Jamaica from 2005 to 2010, the place he performed a key function in strengthening bilateral relations between Kingston and Madrid.
On the time of his passing, Silva was serving as Consul Basic in Guadalajara, Mexico, after finishing a time period as Consul in Cape City, South Africa.
The Spanish Ministry of Overseas Affairs confirmed his demise in an official assertion, remembering Silva as a distinguished diplomat who represented his nation with “dedication, professionalism, and deep dedication to worldwide cooperation.”
Silva additionally made international headlines throughout his tenure as Spain’s Ambassador to Venezuela, the place he notably supplied refuge to opposition chief Leopoldo López on the Spanish Embassy in Caracas.
His passing has been met with tributes from colleagues and authorities officers throughout a number of nations, together with Jamaica, the place he’s remembered for his heat, professionalism, and efforts to strengthen Spanish-Caribbean relations.
Might he relaxation in peace.
