Photo montage of Cayetano Rivera looking at the camera with a serious face next to an image of Isabel Pantoja, with a sad expression.
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Cold Water Shock for Isabel Pantoja After the Decision Made by Cayetano Rivera

Cayetano Rivera makes an unexpected turn and his lawyer considers suing Isabel Pantoja over Paquirri's belongings

More than forty years have passed since Francisco Rivera 'Paquirri' passed away, but his inheritance remains a source of discord. On this occasion, Cayetano Rivera has surprised with a decision that could change the course of this dispute. Although he initially stated that he wouldn't fight for his father's belongings, his lawyer has revealed that he might take legal action against Isabel Pantoja.

For years, Cayetano and his brother Francisco have requested the return of Paquirri's personal items, including suits and capes that, according to them, belong to them. However, Isabel Pantoja claimed at the time that these items disappeared after an alleged robbery at Cantora. Now, the Rivera's lawyer, Joaquín Moeckel, has stepped forward and considers that the judicial route is the only solution to clarify this matter.

Problems for Isabel Pantoja after the news from the Rivera brothers' lawyer | Antena 3

Recently, Moeckel has appeared on the program D Corazón, where he has revealed key information about the legal situation of the inheritance. According to the lawyer, Paquirri's belongings have enormous sentimental value for his sons, as both have followed in his footsteps in the world of bullfighting. However, the lack of cooperation from Isabel Pantoja has complicated the recovery of these items.

Cold Water for Isabel Pantoja After the Decision Made by Cayetano Rivera

The inheritance of Francisco Rivera Pérez, known as Paquirri, has been a source of controversy since his death in 1984. His will established that a portion of his personal belongings was to go to his older sons, from his relationship with Carmen Ordóñez. This legacy included bullfighting suits, capes, and other emblematic items from his career as a bullfighter.

However, before these items were delivered to Cayetano and Francisco, Isabel Pantoja reported a robbery at Cantora. Since then, the whereabouts of these items have been a mystery, generating endless speculation and family confrontations.

Montage of Fran and Cayetano Rivera next to the face of Isabel Pantoja
Paquirri's inheritance continues to pit Isabel Pantoja against Fran and Cayetano Rivera | en.edatv.news, Europa Press, Telecinco

The dispute reached its peak in 2020 when Telecinco aired the special Cantora, la herencia envenenada. This program revealed unpublished details about Isabel Pantoja's financial situation and her relationship with her son Kiko Rivera. Although the special focused on the mother-son relationship, it left the role of the older brothers in this story hanging in the air.

In his television appearance, Joaquín Moeckel made it clear that Cayetano and Francisco's patience is reaching its limit. "Francisco and Cayetano Rivera, whom I represent, have always said that these belongings have no economic value, but they do have an incalculable value," stated the lawyer. For the brothers, these items represent much more than mere memories: they are part of their identity and their bond with their father.

A television program discusses Paquirri's inheritance with archive footage and live interviews. Screenshot from 'D Corazón'.
Joaquín Moeckel reveals the new legal steps against Isabel Pantoja | RTVE

Moeckel also revealed that Isabel Pantoja has maintained an evasive attitude regarding the location of the belongings. In recent years, it has been speculated that Kiko Rivera might have key information about their whereabouts. "The last thing was that Kiko Rivera said on a television program that supposedly the stolen or lost belongings were on the estate," Moeckel explained.

Following these statements, the lawyer sent a notarial request to Isabel Pantoja, demanding clarifications about the whereabouts of the goods. "She ignored it. What do I have left? A legal proceeding demanding these belongings from this lady," he concluded.

Questions About a Legal Lawsuit

Despite the possibility of a trial, neither Cayetano nor Francisco wish to take the conflict to that extreme. Moeckel, meanwhile, also considers that suing Isabel Pantoja could create a bigger problem within the Rivera family. "For me, recovering some suits isn't worth it if for that I have to pit a son against a mother," he argued.

The lawyer emphasized Kiko Rivera's difficult role in this matter. If the DJ were to testify in court confirming that the belongings are at Cantora, he would be siding against his mother. "If Kiko Rivera goes to court and says he saw the goods, then he sides against his mother and in favor of his brothers," Moeckel explained.

For now, the possibility of a lawsuit remains in the air. What is clear is that the tension between Isabel Pantoja and the Rivera brothers hasn't diminished over the years. The final decision is in the hands of Cayetano and Francisco, who must evaluate whether to continue with the legal route or seek an extrajudicial solution.

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