Secretario de Guerra

"Secretario de Guerra" was the official title used in some Spanish-speaking countries, including Mexico, for the government official responsible for overseeing the national army and military affairs. This role is equivalent to what many countries now call the Minister of Defense. The secretario managed military policies, defense strategies, and the operation of armed forces, ensuring national security and organization of military resources. The position was integral to the government's leadership on matters related to national defense and military administration.