José Huerta
José Huerta | |
|---|---|
Huerta in April 2018 | |
| Minister of Defense of Peru | |
| In office 2 April 2018 – 24 June 2019 | |
| President | Martín Vizcarra |
| Prime Minister | César Villanueva Salvador del Solar |
| Preceded by | Jorge Kisic Wagner |
| Succeeded by | Jorge Moscoso |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 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 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Peru |
| Branch/service | Peruvian Army |
| Rank | General |
José Huerta (15 June 1948 – 24 June 2019) was a Peruvian politician who served as Minister of Defence from 2 April 2018 until his death.