Cristhian José Rotela Valdez

Cristhian José Rotela Valdez is a vice admiral in the Paraguayan Navy who was appointed as the interim commander of the Navy by President Santiago Peña on September 18, 2023. His appointment followed the departure of vice admiral Lucio Benítez Escalante. Rotela Valdez is expected to ascend to the rank of admiral in accordance with military law, which has implications for the retirement of other military officials.