"Paquita la del Barrio" is the nickname given to singer Francisca Viveros Barradas, famous for hits like "Rata de dos patas" and "Tres veces te engañé." The bio-series that recounts the artist's life shows that in her youth she maintained a close relationship with the Guerrero neighborhood in Mexico City, where the idea of adopting that artistic name in honor of the famous neighborhood originated.
Francisca Viveros Barradas, always known as Paquita la del Barrio, revolutionized the Mexican regional ranchera genre with her unique way of interpreting the lyrics of her songs and her iconic phrase "Are you listening to me, useless?" After her passing at the age of 77 on February 17, 2025, it was revealed that her real name was Francisca Viveros Barradas.
Mexico City has lost one of its most emblematic figures, remembering Paquita la del Barrio as a talented and brave interpreter who left an indelible mark on regional Mexican ranchera music. Her legacy will endure in the memory of her followers and in the history of Latin American music.
