What does the cryptic crossword clue "Managed US pop goddess, old hand in Mexico (8)" mean?

The definition is "hand in Mexico". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAN (synonym="RAN") + CHER (synonym="CHER") + O (synonym="O") = RANCHERO; definition: "hand in Mexico" The answer is RANCHERO.

Managed US pop goddess, old hand in Mexico (8)

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