Paquita la del Barrio (real name Francisca Viveros Barradas) was a Mexican singer born on April 2, 1947 in Alto Lucero, Veracruz.
She began singing in Mexico City in the 1970s performing in small venues and later adopted the stage name Paquita la del Barrio. Paquita’s music was deeply rooted in rancheras, boleros and other traditional Mexican genres. Her songs often voiced strong critiques of machismo and sexism and became anthems for women.
Some of her most famous tracks include "Rata de dos patas", "Tres veces te engañé", and "Me saludas a la tuya". In 2021 she was honored with the Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award.
She passed away on February 17, 2025 at age 77 in Xalapa, Veracruz leaving a legacy as one of Mexico’s most outspoken and beloved voices.