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Chicha Press (or "Prensa Chicha" in Spanish) is a Peruvian nickname for sensationalist tabloid newspapers that first emerged in the 1980's. The etymology of "Chicha Press" is derived from the name for certain drinks made from corn, which later came to be used by some in Peru describe the culture of Andean migrants to the capital region of Lima during the 1960's. The concept of the Chicha press became a central part of the national culture in 2000 when it was popularized by Alberto Fujimori to descredit opponents of his government in the general elections of 2000.

Characteristics
These newspapers usually share these features:
 * 1) Use slang in headlines and/or news items
 * 2) Sometimes portray females in bikinis or partially nude on its front page
 * 3) A focus on murders, rapes ("crónica roja") and local show business ("farándula").
 * 4) Are designed to appeal to the less educated segment of the Peruvian population.
 * 5) Tabloid format (there has never been a full-size chicha newspaper).

List of Chicha newspapers
This is a partial list of Peruvian newspapers considered "prensa chicha":
 * "Ajá"
 * "El Chino" ("El Chino" is Peruvians' nickname for former president Alberto Fujimori)
 * "El Popular"
 * "El Trome" (Note: owned by ECO, owner of "El Comercio")
 * "El Tío"
 * "El Chato"
 * "El Men"
 * "El Mañanero"
 * "La Chuchi" ("Chuchi" is the name of a TV parody of the ex-congresswoman Susy Díaz)
 * "Más"
 * "La Repúdica" (made directly to attack La República)
 * "Repudio" (made directly to attack La República)
 * "El Matadero"
 * "El Chuculún" (Peruvian slang for sex)