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.

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."

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.

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 .

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 media early Monday morning,

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.

Mexican singer Francisca Viveros Barradas, widely known as Paquita la del Barrio, has died, according to a statement on the beloved entertainer’s social platforms.

February 20 was a night to remember as Premio Lo Nuestro honored the legendary Paquita la del Barrio in a grand tribute alongside the Aguilar family. The iconic singer, born Francisca Viveros, passed away on February 17,