Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77

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FILE – Paquita La Del Barrio performs at the 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Nov. 21, 2013, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP), File

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UPDATED: February 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM CST

Paquita la del Barrio captivated audiences with songs of heartbreak and betrayal.

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Originally Published: February 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM CST

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“RIP Paquita la del Barrio, the feminist icon from Mexico who sang what others were afraid to say,” wrote Apple Music.

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