
Farewell to Paquita la del Barrio: The Voice of the Brokenhearted
On February 17, 2025, the world bid farewell to Paquita la del Barrio, the iconic Mexican singer known for her unapologetic lyrics and fearless stand against machismo. Born Francisca Viveros Barradas on April 2, 1947, in Alto Lucero, Veracruz, Paquita rose to fame with her powerful songs that resonated with those who had suffered heartbreak…