The vallenato and tropical music scene in Mexico is in shock following the sudden death of Francisco Javier 'Paco' Silva, the leader and founder of the iconic group La Tropa Colombiana. The death, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, April 12, 2026, has sparked a wave of reactions on social media due to the unexpected nature of the event. A posthumous tribute is planned in Monterrey to honor his career. Paco Silva leaves an indelible legacy with hits that defined the 90s, such as 'Los caminos de la vida', '20 años', and 'El gallo moro', which resonate with even greater force after his passing. 'There was no time for anything,' recounted Garcia, visibly moved. Details of the funeral and tribute For those wishing to say their final farewell to this music legend, it has been confirmed that the funeral service will be held on Sunday in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. According to his manager, Adrian Garcia, the musician was in Nuevo Laredo with his wife when he suffered a massive heart attack. The wake began at 1:00 PM at a private residence located at Bruno Salinas Street, number 5642, in the Loma Bonita neighborhood. However, the artist's body will not remain there for long, as it is scheduled to be transported to the city of Monterrey at 2:00 PM on the same Sunday. What has made this event go viral is that just 20 minutes before his death, Silva was sending WhatsApp messages, checking pending work tasks, including a collaboration with El Gran Silencio and a charity event for children with autism.
