Chicha Press (Prensa Chicha in Spanish) is a
Peruvian nickname for sensationalist
tabloid newspapers that first emerged in the 1980s.[1] 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 1960s.[2] The concept of Chicha press became a central part of the national culture in 2000 when it was popularized by
Alberto Fujimori to discredit opponents of his government in the general elections of 2000.[3][4][5]
Characteristics
These newspapers usually share these features:[citation needed]
Use slang in headlines and/or news items
Sometimes portray females in bikini / partially nude on its front page
A focus on murder, rape ("crónica roja") and local showbiz ("farándula").
Are designed to appeal to the less educated segment of the Peruvian population.
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":