The original list is from 2003-2004. While some websites still offer search functions, they are likely based on that outdated data and should be treated with suspicion. Official government searches do not exist.
The origin of the list is intrinsically linked to the words of Hugo Chávez himself. On October 17, 2003, during an edition of his program Aló Presidente , Chávez warned that those who signed against him were signing against the homeland and the future, and that they would remain registered for history, having to provide their name, surname, signature, ID number, and fingerprint. In February 2004, the president announced that he had signed a document requesting the National Electoral Council (CNE) to hand over copies of all the petition forms to denounce an alleged "mega-fraud" by the opposition. Subsequently, Deputy Luis Tascón collected photocopies of the signatures and published a database on his website with more than who supported the petition, along with their ID numbers.
: The list was compiled and published online by National Assembly deputy Luis Tascón
The publication of the list led to what many human rights organizations describe as a "political apartheid": Mass Dismissals lista tascon pdf upd
The term represents one of the most polarizing and defining chapters in modern Venezuelan political history. Originating between 2003 and 2004, it refers to a published database containing the names, national identity numbers ( cédulas ), and signatures of millions of citizens who petitioned for a recall referendum against then-President Hugo Chávez.
Since you haven't provided the specific text of the report, I assume you are referring to the infamous , a pivotal document in Venezuelan political history. The mention of "PDF upd" likely refers to the digital dissemination or updated archives of this list that circulated online.
Aunque el contexto político ha evolucionado, la Lista Tascón sigue siendo un recordatorio de cómo la tecnología puede ser instrumentalizada para la persecución política y la discriminación. The original list is from 2003-2004
Always check the metadata of the PDF. Right-click > Properties. The "Creation Date" must be within the last 90 days for it to be a valid UPD.
The list was later integrated into a more comprehensive software known as the Maisanta Database
Decades after its initial release, queries for updated PDF versions of the list remain highly relevant for several distinct reasons: Documenting systemic state bias. The origin of the list is intrinsically linked
have noted that original list-based discrimination has evolved into more sophisticated political control systems. Post-2024 Election Purges:
Access to government-subsidized food programs, social welfare benefits ( Misiones ), and micro-loans was restricted exclusively to individuals whose names were cleared from the dissident database.
The Tascón List (Lista Tascón) is a database containing the names of over 3 million Venezuelan citizens who signed a petition in 2003–2004 requesting a recall referendum against then-President Hugo Chávez. Published online by Deputy Luis Tascón, the list was used to identify signatories, leading to widespread allegations of political discrimination. Key Details on the Tascón List
If you are looking for a recent or updated PDF of the Lista Tascón (a list of Venezuelan citizens who signed a petition for a recall referendum against Hugo Chávez in 2004, later used for political discrimination), please note that:
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