Edwin Alberto Donayre Gotzch | |
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| Member of Congress | |
| In office 26 July 2016 – 3 May 2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Luis Iberico Núñez |
| Constituency | Lima |
| Commanding General of the Peruvian Army | |
| In office 5 December 2006 – 5 December 2008 | |
| Preceded by | César Reinoso Díaz |
| Succeeded by | Otto Guibovich Arteaga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1952 Ayacucho, Peru |
| Political party | Alliance for Progress |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Peru |
| Branch/service |  Peruvian Army |
| Rank | General |
General Edwin Donayre (born January 8, 1952) is a Peruvian politician, a former Congressman and a retired military officer who is wanted by the police on corruption charges.
Donayre previously served as Commanding General of the Peruvian Army, commander of the Center Military Region, the Southern Military Region, and the 2nd Infantry Brigade. He assumed the role of commanding general on December 5, 2006, replacing General César Reinoso, who resigned amid accusations of corruption. During his tenure, Donayre was accused of corruption and obstructing inquiries into human rights violations. He was also at the center of an international controversy when a video surfaced in the media showing him making anti-Chilean remarks at a private party. He retired on December 5, 2008, and was replaced by General Otto Guibovich.