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 ...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — 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.

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. She was one of the most renowned voices in popular music, ranchera ...

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

After settling in Mexico City, Paquita met and married Alfonso Martínez. The marriage lasted until his death in 1997. ... El Barrio de los Faroles, under the name Paquita la del Barrio.

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.

Paquita la del Barrio, the emblematic Mexican singer-songwriter known for her anthemic ranchera ballads, died on Monday at her home in Veracruz. She was 77. Her family confirmed the news on social ...