Julia Mena

Julia de la Cruz Mena Rivera (born 3 April 1950 ) is a Nicaraguan politician.

Background and earlier career
Her profession was as a school teacher.

She was a deputy in National Assembly of Nicaragua from 1990 to 1995 and also served as first vice president of National Assembly. She was a member of the Independent Liberal Party.

Vice President of Nicaragua (1995-1997)
In 1995 National Assembly elected her as Vice President following resignation of Virgilio Godoy for the remainder of the term until January 1997.

Later career
Later she joined Sandinista National Liberation Front, and has served as their deputy, and also as Mayor of Granada as a Sandinista.