Carlos Büsser

Carlos Alberto César Büsser (10 January 1928 – 29 September 2012) was an Argentinian admiral who commanded Argentine forces during the 1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands, and forced the surrender of the Governor of the Falkland Islands, Rex Hunt. He also served as the Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Argentine Republic.

Early life Carlos Alberto César Büsser was born in Rosario, Argentina, on 10 January 1928. He joined the Argentine Navy on 17 January 1947, and graduated from the Escuela Naval Militar in 1951. He earned a degree in business administration. He married Delia.

Career Büsser supported Isaac Rojas during the Revolución Libertadora in 1955. He was close to Emilio Eduardo Massera, who represented the navy in the National Reorganization Process after overthrowing President Isabel Perón in 1976. He served as Under Secretary of Public Information. He was promoted to Rear Admiral on 31 December 1979.

Büsser was one of the Argentinian commanders for the invasion of the Falkland Islands. He was made head of the 5th Marine Battalion. Governor Rex Hunt met with Büsser, demanding that the Argentinians leave, before surrendering. From 20 September 1982 to 15 December 1983, he was Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He retired from active duty on 1 April 1984.

Later life In 2009, Büsser was arrested for alleged human rights abuses at Port Belgrano Naval Base in the 1970s. He was accused of participating in the torture and disappearance of three people. Büsser was not convicted for any crimes, but was under house arrest until his death. He died in Buenos Aires on 29 September 2012.