Asela Mera de Jorge
Asela Altagracia Mera Checo de Jorge (December 28, 1933 – June 14, 2007) was a Dominican politician, women's rights activist, and member of the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD). She served as the First Lady of the Dominican Republic from 1982 to 1986 during the presidency of her husband, Salvador Jorge Blanco. Asela Mera was known for her focus on social issues, women's rights, and prison reform during her tenure as first lady.
Asela Mera Checo | |
|---|---|
| 51st First Lady of the Dominican Republic | |
| In role August 16, 1982 – August 16, 1986 | |
| President | Salvador Jorge Blanco |
| Preceded by | Ana Elisa Villanueva |
| Succeeded by | Rosa Gómez de Mejía (2000) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Asela Altagracia Mera Checo December 28, 1933 Villa González, Santiago Province, Dominican Republic |
| Died | June 14, 2007 (aged 73) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Political party | Dominican Revolutionary Party |
| Spouse |
Salvador Jorge Blanco
(m. 1957) |
| Children | Orlando Jorge Mera Dilia Leticia Jorge Mera |
| Relatives | Patricia Villegas (daughter-in-law) Orlando Jorge Villegas (grandson) Margarita Luna de Espaillat (cousin-in-law) |
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