Walter Astudillo
Walter Astudillo | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| Assumed office 13 February 2024 | |
| President | Dina Boluarte |
| Prime Minister | Gustavo Adrianzén |
| Preceded by | Jorge Chávez Cresta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 September 1961 Nepeña District, Peru |
| Education | Chorrillos Military School |
| Occupation |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Peru |
| Branch/service | Peruvian Army |
| Years of service | Until 2020 |
| Rank | Major General |
Walter Enrique Astudillo Chávez (born 5 September 1961) is a Peruvian retired military general who has served as Minister of Defence since 2024.
Early life and education
[edit]Walter Enrique Astudillo Chávez was born in San Jacinto. He graduated from the Chorrillos Military School in January 1983.[1]
Career
[edit]Military
[edit]Astudillo was promoted to Brigadier General in 2011, and then Major General in 2017 before retiring from the army in January 2020.[1]
Minister of Defence
[edit]Astudillo was appointed Minister of Defence on 13 February 2024.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Defensa.com (2024-02-14). "General Walter Astudillo Chávez nuevo ministro Defensa Perú - Noticias Defensa defensa.com Perú". Defensa.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ Saavedra, Narda (2024-02-16). "Walter Astudillo es el nuevo ministro de Defensa: ¿quién es y cuál es su trayectoria?". larepublica.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-05-12.
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