Ministry of National Defense (Uruguay)
| Ministerio de Defensa Nacional | |
| Ministry overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 22 December 1828 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Uruguay |
| Headquarters | Montevideo |
| Minister responsible |
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| Website | National 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.