Ministry of National Defense (Uruguay)

Ministry of National Defense
Ministerio de Defensa Nacional
Ministry overview
Formed22 December 1828 (1828-12-22)
JurisdictionGovernment of Uruguay
HeadquartersMontevideo
Minister responsible
  • Sandra Lazo
WebsiteNational 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. It is the administrative and executive body of the Armed Forces of Uruguay.

The Ministry is headquartered in the 8 de Octubre Avenue in Barrio Tres Cruces, Montevideo.