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.

Biography Early and personal life Mera was born on December 28, 1933, in Villa González, Santiago Province, just outside of the city of Santiago de los Caballeros. Her siblings were Elida, Alina, Jose Rafael, and Frank Mera.

Later life The new government of President Joaquín Balaguer accused former President Jorge of corruption, which Jorge denied and denounced as politically motivated.

Mera was buried in the Christ the Redeemer Catholic Cemetery (el cementerio Cristo Redentor) on June 15, 2007.