The now timeless and iconic phrase − pointed at useless men in Paquita la del Barrio's eyes − wasn't just her go-to line belted out in many of her rancheras. It became widely adopted by the tias, ...

Not only did Paquita la del Barrio blaze a trail for women in música mexicana, she also rallied against the misogyny that ran rampant in the genre from the moment she stepped onto the music scene. For ...

"Rata inmunda, animal rastrero, escoria de la vida, adefesio mal hecho." Loosely translating to "filthy rat, creeping animal, scum of life, shoddy monstrosity" in English, these are the opening lyrics ...

Paquita la Del Barrio (real name: Francisca Viveros Barradas) was a force in the bolero and rancheras genres of the Mexican music industry. Known for not pulling any punches in her song lyrics — such ...

Mexico is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved singers, Paquita la del Barrio. NPR's Eyder Peralta has this remembrance of an artist known for excoriating men as she sang about heartbreak.

The vocalist and actress, often called the 'Warrior of Boleros,' was known for powerful feminist anthems that railed against ...

Paquita la del Barrio, the Mexican diva known for her fierce takedowns of cheating men, died Monday. She was 77. The singer’s death was announced on her official X account. The Associated Press ...

Mexican singer-songwriter Paquita la del Barrio, famous for songs such as “Rata de dos patas”, “Tres veces te engañé” and “Cheque en blanco”, died Monday. She was 77. Her official Instagram account ...