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, ...

Paquita la del Barrio, the unapologetic queen of bold lyrics and fearless storytelling, sadly passed away on February 17 at the age of 77. A trailblazer in Latin music, she gained fame for her ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Periodically, the Latinx Files will feature a guest writer. This week, we’ve asked De Los contributing columnist Alex Zaragoza to fill in. If you have not subscribed to our weekly newsletter, you can ...