| Ministerio de Defensa Nacional | |
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| Ministry overview | |
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| Formed | 22 December 1828 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Uruguay |
| Headquarters | Montevideo |
| Minister responsible | |
| Website | National Defense |
The Ministry of National Defense (Spanish: Ministerio de Defensa Nacional) of Uruguay is a ministry of the Government of Uruguay that is responsible for coordinating and executing all civil and military activities aimed at preserving the sovereignty, independence and the peace of the country.[1] It is the administrative and executive body of the Armed Forces of Uruguay.[2]
The Ministry is headquartered in the 8 de Octubre Avenue in Barrio Tres Cruces, Montevideo.[3] The current Minister of Defense is Armando Castaingdebat, who has held the position since March 4, 2024.[4]
- ^ "Plan Estratégico | Ministerio de Defensa Nacional". 2021-04-25. Archived from the original on 2021-04-25. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- ^ "Ley N° 18650". www.impo.com.uy. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- ^ "Día del Patrimonio en el Ministerio de Defensa, con visita guiada y actuación de bandas militares | Ministerio de Defensa Nacional". 2021-10-01. Archived from the original on 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- ^ "Asumió Armando Castaingdebat y dijo que quiere "trabajar más rápido" en la búsqueda de restos de desaparecidos". subrayado.com.uy (in Spanish). 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2024-04-20.