Walter Astudillo

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

Walter Enrique Astudillo Chávez (born 5 September^{[citation needed]} 1961) is a Peruvian retired military general who served as Minister of Defence from 2024 to 2025.

Major general Walter Astudillo
Official portrait, 2024
Minister of Defence
In office 13 February 2024 – 10 October 2025
President	Dina Boluarte
Prime Minister	Alberto Otárola Gustavo Adrianzén Eduardo Arana
Preceded by	Jorge Chávez Cresta [es]
Personal details
Born	(1961-09-05) 5 September 1961 (age 64)[citation needed] Nepeña District, Peru
Education	Chorrillos Military School
Occupation	Military General
Military service
Allegiance	Peru
Branch/service	Peruvian Army
Years of service	Until 2020
Rank	Major General

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]