The remains of the singer were transferred to her restaurant in the Guerrero neighborhood, the historic downtown area, for a final tribute.

In unflinching ballads that spoke of the pain men can cause women, the Mexican singer often relied on what she learned in her own relationships.

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. Her passing ...

Born Francisca Viveros Barradas in 1947 in Veracruz, Mexico, the singer was known for songs such as "Tres Veces te Engañé" (Three Times I Cheated on You) and "Rata de Dos Patas" (Two-Legged Rat).

Paquita la del Barrio, a Mexican songstress known for ... Paquita started her career in Mexico City in the '70s performing at local bars and restaurants. Before her solo career took off, Paquita ...

Paquita la del Barrio, the Mexican singer-songwriter beloved for her blistering critiques of men and machismo culture, died Monday. She was 77. Paquita, whose legal name was Francisca Viveros Barradas, had battled health issues for years. She died at her home in Veracruz, Mexico, according to her representatives.

Famed Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio has died at age 77, her staff said Monday. "With deep sorrow and sadness, we confirm the sensitive death of our beloved 'Paquita La Del Barrio' in her home of Veracruz,

Famed Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio has died at 77. The Award-winning singer, who rose to prominence for her Mexican style ranchera music, died of a heart attack early Monday, her record label Discos Musart confirmed to "Good Morning America."

While Paquita la del Barrio, whose real name was Francisca Viveros Barradas, was not originally from Mexico City, she made this central area of the country’s capital her “second home ...

The cause of death of the Mexican singer known for her songs aimed at men has not been revealed.