Paquita originally grew up on a family ranch in Veracruz, Mexico, where she would sing as she did errands, she told the El Paso Times in 2019. She performed as part of the Pepe Aguilar Y Familia Presentan Jaripeo Sin Fronteras 2019 at the Don Haskins Center.

In unflinching ballads that spoke of the pain men can cause women, the Mexican singer often relied on what she learned in her own relationships.

Famed Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died. She was 77. Paquita, whose real name is Francisca Viveros Barradas, was known for her outgoing personality and bold lyrics. The news was confirmed by a statement posted on her official Instagram account. She died at her home in Veracruz, Mexico.

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, known for her powerful voice and fierce defense of women, died at her home in Veracruz early Monday at the age of 77. Her passing was announced on her official social media accounts and confirmed by her representatives to The Associated Press.

Francisca Viveros Barradas, best known by her stage name Paquita la del Barrio, has died. She was 77. The Grammy-nominated singer known for hit songs like “Rata de dos Patas,” a song about a scorned woman calling out her cheating ex, died in her home in Veracruz, Mexico.

Mexican singer Francisca Viveros Barradas, widely known as Paquita la del Barrio, has died, according to a statement on the beloved entertainer’s social platforms.

Feb. 17 (UPI) -- Famed Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio has died at age 77, her staff said Monday. "With deep sorrow and sadness, we confirm the sensitive death of our beloved 'Paquita La Del Barrio' in her home of Veracruz," read a portion of a translated statement on Instagram .

The ones tasked with honoring Paquita La Del Barrio at the 2025 Premios Lo Nuestro were the Aguilar Dynasty: Pepe, Leonardo, and Ángela, who took the stage to perform some of the