Walter Astudillo
Walter Astudillo | |
|---|---|
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
Walter Enrique Astudillo Chávez was born in San Jacinto. He graduated from the Chorrillos Military School in January 1983.[1]
Career
Military
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
Astudillo was appointed Minister of Defence on 13 February 2024.[2]
References
- ^ 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.