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. 

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

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

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

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