Paquita la del Barrio

Francisca Viveros Barradas or simply known as Paquita la del Barrio (April 2, 1947 – February 17, 2025) was a Mexican singer, actress, and feminist. She was born in Alto Lucero, Mexico.

In 2021 she ran for State Congress in Veracruz for the Citizens' Movement party. [1]

The Univision series, Paquita la del Barrio, was inspired by her life.[2]

She also received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards[3]

Paquita died on February 17, 2025 in Xalapa, Mexico from problems caused by a pulmonary embolism and diabetes at the age of 77.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Paquita la del Barrio quiere ser diputada en Veracruz". Los Angeles Times (in Spanish). 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  2. ↑ "Univision Announces 'Paquita La Del Barrio' Series: Watch the Trailer". Billboard. 2018-05-14. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
  3. ↑ Flores, Griselda (August 26, 2021). "Paquita la del Barrio to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  4. ↑ Ginestra, Mauricio (17 February 2025). "The Music World Mourns the Loss of Paquita la del Barrio, the Iconic "Warrior of Bolero," at 77". The Latin Times. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
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