After years of speculation, the true location of Francisco Rivera ‘Paquirri’'s belongings, including his iconic bullfighting equipment, has finally been revealed. A recent report indicates these items have been securely stored behind bricked walls at the former headquarters of Isabel Pantoja’s fan club, located in Fuenlabrada.
Isabel Pantoja, who has long been embroiled in controversy over the inheritance of Paquirri's estate, previously claimed the possessions had been stolen. Her son, Kiko Rivera, contradicted this narrative, stating he himself has seen the items stashed away at Cantora, her residence, within a room nobody dared to enter. "Isabel Pantoja has alleged over the years they have been stolen, though Kiko Rivera acknowledged having seen them at Cantora in a room no one entered," reported by Telecinco.
Kiti Gordillo, presenting news on the show Fiesta, conveyed the information, asserting everything is stored within the inaccessible confines of the fan club building, safeguarded behind sealed entrances to ward off potential squatters. This unusual decision was allegedly made upon Pantoja's directives, as it seems she preferred to keep the belongings away from their rightful owners—Paquirri's sons, Fran and Cayetano Rivera.
With the new revelations about the location of these possessions, concerns arise about their condition. Considering the years since Paquirri's untimely death and the neglect such items may have suffered, it is reasonable to assume they are not well-maintained. "The items are unlikely to be in good condition considering both the years since the bullfighter's death and the lack of maintenance of objects requiring special care," noted one insider.
Adding layers to this drama, there remains the pressing question of how these heirlooms have been overlooked for so long. Many wonder how it is possible for part of the inheritance of Paquirri's children has remained undiscovered for decades, alongside the fact there is still litigation surrounding these possessions. "It is unknown how it is possible no one has discovered the whereabouts of part of the inheritance of the bullfighter's children, and even more so, how four decades later there is still litigation over what could have been resolved from the start," articulated another source.
The saga of Paquirri's belongings encapsulates not just the personal legacies tied to them, but also the family's historical struggles with squabbles over property and remembrance. With the connection to Isabel Pantoja and Kiko Rivera fluctuated through times of tension and estrangement, the question of rightful ownership remains contentious.
There is expectation and speculation about whether Fran and Cayetano Rivera might seize the opportunity to reclaim their father’s belongings, now with this renewed awareness of where they are located. Meanwhile, the public keeps close tabs on developments as the story continues to unravel, and many hope it will bring resolution to the long-standing conflict within the Rivera family.
Social media is abuzz with opinions and reactions about what the future holds for these significant belongings and what this means for the Rivera family's legacy. Viewers and fans alike are eager to see if this saga might inspire action from the heirs to finally put to rest the unresolved issues surrounding their father's estate.