Paquita la del Barrio

Born

1947-04-02

Died

2025-02-17

Birthplace

Alto Lucero, Veracruz, Mexico

Biography

Francisca Viveros Barradas, known by her stage name as Paquita la del Barrio (Alto Lucero, Veracruz, April 2, 1947-Xalapa, Veracruz, February 17, 2025), was a Mexican singer of the ranchero genre and other traditional Mexican styles. She is known for her song "Two-legged Rat."