Former Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica Jesús Silva has died — report
Spain’s former Ambassador to Jamaica Jesús Silva died on October 5, 2025, after suffering a stroke, Spanish newspaper Diario de Sevilla has reported.
Silva, who was born in Seville in 1962, served as ambassador to Jamaica from 2005 to 2010. During his tenure he strengthened relations between both countries and was particularly instrumental in Spanish hotel investments in the island.
The Diario de Sevilla report said that at the time of his passing Silva was Spain’s consul general in Guadalajara, Mexico, for a few months, arriving in early 2025 after completing his term as consul in Cape Town, South Africa, which began in 2021.
“Among his colleagues he was especially known for his work as ambassador to Venezuela between 2017 and 2020, a period marked by diplomatic tensions that led to his recall for several months due to the confrontation with the Nicolás Maduro regime,” Diario de Sevilla reported.
In addition to his tenure in Jamaica, Silva served at Spain’s embassy in Panama (2010-2014), and consul general in Rosario, Argentina.
In October 2012 Silva was the guest of honour at a luncheon hosted by the Jamaica Observer where he spoke of his five enjoyable years in the island, his brief but wondrous experience as a World Cup broadcaster and several significant investments the Spanish have made in Jamaica.
Silva earned a law degree in 1986 and joined the diplomatic service in 1990. He was fluent in several languages, including German, English, and French, and held various Spanish and foreign decorations, Diario de Sevilla reported.
He was married to Sara de la Lastra and was the father of three children.
