Chicha Press (or "Prensa Chicha" in Spanish) is a Peruvian nickname for sensationalist tabloid newspapers that first emerged in the 1980's.[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 1960's.[2] 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.[3][4]