Federico Castillo Yanes

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Castillo and the second or maternal family name is Yanes.

Federico Castillo Yanes (died 13 April 2013)^[1] was a Salvadoran military officer who served as the Minister of National Defense of El Salvador from 1 July 1977 until his resignation on 15 October 1979.

General Federico Castillo Yanes
Minister of National Defense
In office 1 July 1977 – 15 October 1979
President	Carlos Humberto Romero
Preceded by	Carlos Humberto Romero
Succeeded by	José Guillermo García
Personal details
Born	El Salvador
Died	13 April 2013 San Salvador, El Salvador
Occupation	Military officer
Military service
Allegiance	El Salvador
Branch/service	Salvadoran Army
Rank	General
Battles/wars	1979 Salvadoran coup d'état

Biography

Federico Castillo Yanes was born in El Salvador and became officer in the Army.^{[citation needed]}

He was appointed as Minister of National Defense by President Carlos Humberto Romero on 1 July 1977.^[2] He resigned and left for exile on 15 October 1979 following the overthrow of President Romero.^[2][3]

Castillo Yanes died in San Salvador, El Salvador, on 13 April 2013.^[1]

See also

• Minister of National Defense of El Salvador