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José Huerta
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Huerta in April 2018
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| Minister of Defense of Peru | |
| In office 2 April 2018 – 24 June 2019 |
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| President | Martín Vizcarra |
| Prime Minister | César Villanueva Salvador del Solar |
| Preceded by | Jorge Kisic Wagner |
| Succeeded by | Jorge Moscoso |
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José Modesto Huerta Torres
15 June 1948 Arequipa, Peru |
| Died | 24 June 2019 (aged 71) Santa María de Nieva, Peru |
| Cause of death | Myocardial infarction |
| Occupation | Military |
| Awards | Order of Merit for Distinguished Services in the Commander degree |
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| Allegiance |  Peru |
| Branch/service |  Peruvian Army |
| Rank | General |
José Huerta (born June 15, 1948 – died June 24, 2019) was an important Peruvian politician. He served as the Minister of Defense for Peru from April 2, 2018, until he passed away.
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Who Was José Huerta?
José Huerta was a respected military general and a key figure in Peru's government. He dedicated his life to serving his country, first in the army and later as a government minister. His work helped keep Peru safe and secure.
Early Life and Education
José Huerta was born in Arequipa, Peru, on June 15, 1948. He began his journey at the Chorrillos Military School. He was a top student there, especially in artillery, which is about using large guns and cannons.
He continued his studies in the Soviet Union, learning about anti-aircraft artillery. He also took advanced courses in leadership and national defense. He earned a Master's degree in Defense and National Development. He even studied planning and resource management for defense in Washington, D.C.
A Long Military Career
José Huerta had a very active career in the Peruvian Army. He held many important positions:
- He was an aide to the President of Peru from 1984 to 1985. This means he helped the president with daily tasks.
- He worked as a visiting professor at the School of the Americas.
- He led different military groups and brigades in various parts of Peru.
- He was the Inspector General of the Army from 2001 to 2002. This role is like being a chief checker, making sure everything in the army is working correctly.
He also represented Peru in military meetings with other countries. He worked with armies from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Ecuador.
Serving as Minister of Defense
After a long and successful military career, José Huerta took on a new challenge. From 2004 to 2005, he was the General Director of Policy and Strategy for the Ministry of Defense. This role involved planning how Peru's defense system would work.
Later, from 2011 to 2012, he was the executive director of the Council of South American Defense. This group is part of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) and focuses on defense cooperation among South American countries.
In 2016, he became the Inspector General of the Ministry of Defense. He held this position until January 2018. Then, he was appointed Vice Minister of Defense Policy.
On April 2, 2018, José Huerta became the Minister of Defense of Peru. This was a very important job, as he was in charge of the country's armed forces and national security. He served in this role until his death on June 24, 2019. He passed away from a heart attack while on duty in the Amazonas region of Peru.
See also
In Spanish: José Huerta para niños
