Jorge Omar Godoy | |
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| Born | 17 January 1946 Mar del Plata, Argentina |
| Allegiance |  Argentina |
| Service/ | Argentine Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Chief of Staff of the Argentine Navy |
Admiral Jorge Godoy is a former Chief of Staff of the Argentine Navy, being in office until December 2011. [1]
Jorge Godoy was born on January 17, 1946, in Mar del Plata, Argentina. He is married to former María Laura Valdivia Lúpiz and they have two children. [2]
In December 2011, Godoy retired upon being charged with domestic espionage against politicians, civic activists, and human rights organizations. According to the accusation, Godoy is culpable because the practice was widespread and continuous across the Navy. [3] Article 248 of the Argentine Penal Code forbids military intelligence agencies from investigating citizens, and from operating within the domestic sphere. [4] As of August 2012, Godoy has been convicted and is awaiting sentencing. [5]
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