Mayra Mendoza

Mayra Soledad Mendoza (born 26 November 1983) is an Argentine politician. She currently serves as a member of the Buenos Aires Province Chamber of Deputies, having previously served as intendenta (mayor) of Quilmes, the first woman to hold the position. From 2011 to 2019 she served as National Deputy.

She is a member of the Justicialist Party and La Cámpora.

Early life She was born in a radical family. In her teenage years she taught support classes in a community canteen in her town. She began to be part of La Cámpora group since its creation in 2006, becoming in 2011 the only woman on the national leadership table. Previously, in June 2008, she had been appointed as organizational secretary. She also participated in the founding of the Peronist Youth of Buenos Aires Province. She has also served as Secretary for Women in the Justicialist Party.