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.
Career.
Military.
Astudillo was promoted to Brigadier General in 2011, and then Major General in 2017 before retiring from the army in January 2020.
Minister of Defence.
Astudillo was appointed Minister of Defence on 13 February 2024.