Federico Castillo Yanes
Federico Castillo Yanes (? – 13 April 2013)[1] was a Salvadoran military officer who served as the Minister of National Defense of El Salvador from 1 July 1977 until his resignation on 15 October 1979.
Divisional General Federico Castillo Yanes | |
|---|---|
| Minister of National Defense | |
| In office 1 July 1977 – 15 October 1979 | |
| President | Carlos Humberto Romero |
| Preceded by | Carlos Humberto Romero |
| Succeeded by | José Guillermo García |
| Personal details | |
| Born | El Salvador |
| Died | 13 April 2013 San Salvador, El Salvador |
| Occupation | Military |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  El Salvador |
| Branch/service | Salvadoran Army |
| Rank |  Divisional General |
| Battles/wars | 1979 Salvadoran coup d'état |
Biography
Federico Castillo Yanes was born in El Salvador and became officer in the Army.
He was appointed as Minister of National Defense by President Carlos Humberto Romero on 1 July 1977.[2] He resigned and left for exile on 15 October 1979 following the overthrow of President Romero.[2][3]
Castillo Yanes died in San Salvador, El Salvador, on 13 April 2013.[1]
References
- "FAES expresa su profundo pesar por el fallecimiento del General de Div. Federico Castillo Yanes, Ex Ministro Defensa". Twitter (in Spanish).
- "EXMINISTROS DE DEFENSA". Ministerio de la Defensa Nacional. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- "La Junta Militar salvadoreña decreta el estado de sitio". El País. October 16, 1979. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Carlos Humberto Romero |
Minister of National Defense of El Salvador 1977–1979 |
Succeeded by José Guillermo García (provisional) |
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