Juan Carlos I of Spain to revert Spain to Francoist government in the King's name. In 2008, he was considered the most popular leader in all Ibero-America. Hailed for his role in Spain's transition to democracy, the King and the monarchy's reputation began to suffer after controversies surrounding his family arose, exacerbated by an elephant-hunting trip he undertook during a time of financial crisis in Spain. In 2014, Juan Carlos, citing personal reasons, abdicated in favour of his son, who acceded to the throne as Felipe VI. Juan Carlos was born to Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona, and Princess María Mercedes of Bourbon-Two Sicilies in
Juan Carlos Silva an attempted robbery in Mexico City, only a week after his teammate Salvador Cabañas was shot in the head in a bar. Mexico Juan Carlos Silva Juan Carlos Silva Maya (born 6 February 1988) is a Mexican soccer midfielder. He currently plays for Club Xelajú MC in the Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala. He made his league debut for America on 12 August 2007 against Chiapas in a 6-1 victory at the Estadio Azteca. Silva has represented his country in international competition, competing for Mexico U-17 squad in the 2005 U-17 FIFA World Cup, which Mexico won. He has