A tribute to late Mexican singer Paquita La Del Barrio stands at a dessert stand at Mercado Martínez de la Torre, Mexico City, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/)

Paquita la del Barrio died in her hometown of Veracruz, Mexico. Famed Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio has died at 77. The Award-winning singer, who rose to prominence for her Mexican style ranchera music,

Paquita La Del Barrio, a singer-songwriter whose lyrics took aim at sexism, died in her Vera Cruz, Mexico, home.

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77. MEXICO CITY — 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.

The remains of the singer were transferred to her restaurant in the Guerrero neighborhood, the historic downtown area, for a final tribute.

The “Rata de dos patas” singer started performing under the name Paquita la del Barrio in 1970 at a Mexico City restaurant. In 1986, she got her big break after performing on

We remember Paquita la del Barrio, who sang about romantic heartbreak and the pain of infidelity, spitting out insults with relish, and empowering a whole generation of women. Our correspondent in Mexico explains what she meant to her fans.

Música Mexicana legend Paquita la del Barrio died in her home in Veracruz, Mexico, announced in a heartfelt statement released via her official Instagram page on Feb. 17. She was 77. “A unique and inimitable artist who leaves an indelible mark in the hearts of all those who knew her and enjoyed her music

The singer-songwriter behind classics like "Tres Veces te Engañé" and "Rata de Dos Patas" received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards.

The remains of the singer were transferred to her restaurant in the Guerrero neighborhood, the historic downtown area, for a final tribute.

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. Her passing ...

Born Francisca Viveros Barradas in 1947 in Veracruz, Mexico, the singer was known for songs such as "Tres Veces te Engañé" (Three Times I Cheated on You) and "Rata de Dos Patas" (Two-Legged Rat).