MEXICO CITY (AP) — 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.

Paquita la del Barrio, the Grammy-nominated Mexican singer known for boleros and songs about women empowerment and against machismo, has died, according to a statement on her official social media ...

Back in September of 2021, during the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Miami, Paquita la del Barrio - all 4 feet, 11 inches of her - struggled to reach the too-high microphone set up for her to ...

Paquita la del Barrio, the unapologetic queen of bold lyrics and fearless storytelling, sadly passed away on February 17 at the age of 77. A trailblazer in Latin music, she gained fame for her ...

VERACRUZ, MEXICO (KABC) -- Paquita la del Barrio, the legendary Mexican singer and songwriter best known for her bold personality and powerful lyrics, has died. She was 77. According to a ...

Paquita Rodriguez, who has lived through two world wars, two dictatorships and the Spanish Civil War, asked for the same ...

At the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards, Paquita la del Barrio was honored with the Trajectory Award, which reflected the impact and importance of her legendary career. When she walked up to the ...

By Natalia Cano Hundreds of people participated in a heartfelt posthumous tribute to the iconic Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio on Friday (February 21). Her remains were transferred to her ...

By , Mar. 11, 2025 Paquita la del Barrio, one of Mexico's most beloved and iconic female artists, died at the age of 77 from a heart attack Feb. 17. According to billboard.com, hundreds gathered for a ...

Throughout her multi-decade career, Paquita la del Barrio was known for working with the greats of música mexicana like Juan Gabriel, Joan Sebastian, and Jenni Rivera. Before her passing this ...