Francisca Viveros Barradas, the beloved Mexican singer known by her stage name Paquita la del Barrio, has died.
“With deep pain and sadness, we sensitively confirm the death of our ‘Paquita la del Barrio’ in her home in Veracruz.
The Veracruz-born singer was known for speaking out against macho culture in songs like “Rata de dos patas” (”Two-legged Rat”).
The Veracruz-born singer was known for speaking out against macho culture in songs like ‘Rata de dos patas’.
In 2021, she ran for political office in the state of Veracruz as a candidate for the Citizen Movement Party (Movimiento Ciudadano).
