Ricardo Martínez Menanteau

Ricardo Martínez Menanteau
Commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army
In office
9 March 2018  9 March 2022
Appointed byMichelle Bachelet
PresidentSebastián Piñera (2018−2022)
Preceded byHumberto Oviedo
Succeeded byJavier Iturriaga del Campo
Personal details
Born (1960-02-24) 24 February 1960
Santiago, Chile
Military service
Allegiance Chile
Branch/service Chilean Army
Years of service1976–present
RankArmy General/Commander-in-chief

Ricardo Martínez Menanteau (born 24 February 1960, Santiago, Chile) is a member of the Chilean military and has held the position of Commander-in-Chief of Chile since 9 March 2018, since being appointed by former president Michelle Bachelet after predecessor, Humberto Oviedo, retired.