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.

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.

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, died of a heart attack early Monday, her record label Discos Musart confirmed to "Good Morning America."

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.

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 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 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