Career
He was the mayor of Matamoros, Tamaulipas from 2008 to 2010. As of 2014 he served as Deputy of the LIX Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Tamaulipas as replacement of Baltazar Hinojosa Ochoa. The United States. Attorney" General’ s Office announced on November 10, 2014, that Silva was accused in a federal indictment for money laundering, bank fraud, public fund theft, and other financial charges.
According to court documents, Silva transferred the ill funds from Mexico to United States. banks.
lieutenant is alleged that he lied about his bank statements and falsified documents.