While Paquita la del Barrio, whose real name was Francisca Viveros Barradas, was not originally from Mexico City, she made this central area of the country’s capital her “second home ...

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Francisca Viveros Barradas, better known as "Paquita la del Barrio," has died at the age of 77. The famous Mexican singer was known for her not-so-romantic songs directed ...

Paquita la del Barrio, the legendary Mexican singer known for her hit song "Rata de Dos Patas," has passed away at the age of 77.

MEXICO CITY, 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.

Mexican singer-songwriter Paquita la del Barrio, famous for songs such as “Rata de dos patas”, “Tres veces te engañé” and “Cheque en blanco”, died Monday. She was 77. Her official ...

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Francisca Viveros Barradas, better known as "Paquita la del Barrio," has died at the age of 77. The famous Mexican singer was known for her not-so-romantic songs directed ...

She began to perform in 1970 under the name Paquita la del Barrio at a restaurant in Mexico City, and got her big break in 1986 after appearing on a television show. That led to a recording contract.

Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award at 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards, dies at 77 in Mexico.