Paquita la del Barrio, Whose Songs Empowered Women, Dies

Paquita la del Barrio, a singer-songwriter whose lyrics took aim at sexism, died in her Veracruz, Mexico, home in February.
The acclaimed Mexican singer died on February 17, 2025. Learn more about Paquita’s music career and her life here.
Following the unexpected passing of Paquita la del Barrio, only her manager and nephew, Francisco Torres, and her grandson, Demian, had spoken publicly about it. Now, one of her three children, Javier ...
Paquita, who died at 77, paved the way for women to break into the world of rancheras and boleros. These are the songs that have made her an icon.