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Paquita la Del Barrio: 5 Things to Know About the Late Mexican Singer


The late ‘Rata de doe patas’ hitmaker died when she was 77 years old. Learn more about Paquita’s life and music career.

Image Credit: WireImage 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 as in her hit “Rata de doe patas” — Paquita was an inspiration to millions of women across Latin America. While speaking with the Miami Herald in 2008, Paquita got candid about her bold and edgy song lyrics, many of which tell the stories of cheating boyfriends or controversial exes.

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