Paquita la del Barrio, Mexican music legend and feminist icon, dies at 77

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Paquita la del Barrio, whose songs took aim at machismo, dies at 77

The Mexican singing star was known for hits including “Rata de Dos Patas,” in which she likened her former lover to a two-legged rat, a snake and a cockroach.

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Paquita la del Barrio, queen of the breakup 'bolero,' dies at 77

Paquita la del Barrio, the iconic Mexican singer known for her powerful voice and scathing lyrics aimed at unfaithful men, died Monday at her home in Alto Lucero in Veracruz, Mexico. She was 77. Her death was confirmed by her representative in an official statement, citing natural causes, although the newspaper El País reported she died of a heart attack. Paquita la del Barrio, which translates to “Paquita from the Neighborhood,” rose to fame in…

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Francisca Viveros Barradas, known artistically as Paquita la del Barrio, died on February 17, at age 77, at her home in Veracruz, Mexico. The cause of her death was a fulminant heart attack while she was sleeping.The singer became an icon of Mexican popular music with themes that denounced machismo and defended women. Her direct style and passionate performance marked her career. Among her greatest successes are Rata de dos paws, Cheque en blanc…

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Paquita la del Barrio, Mexican musical legend and Grammy nominee, dies at 77

Born Francisca Viveros Barradas, Paquita la del Barrio captivated audiences with songs of heartbreak and betrayal, including anthems like “Rata de dos patas” and “Tres veces te engañé.”

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Paquita La Del Barrio, the Mexican singer known for feminist anthems such as “Tres tiempos te engañé” and “Rata de dos patas,” has died. She was 77 years old. Her death was announced on Instagram on February 17, with a photo of the singer accompanied by a statement confirming that she had died at her home in Veracruz, Mexico, and asking for privacy and respect for the family from both the public and the media. “With deep pain and sadness, we con…

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Iconic Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77

The cause of death of the Mexican singer known for her songs aimed at men has not been revealed.