Lista Tascón is a controversial list containing the personal information of millions of Venezuelans who signed a petition for a recall referendum against President Hugo Chávez between 2003 and 2004. It has historically been used by the Venezuelan government to discriminate against political opponents in employment and public services.

Always download the latest UPD directly from the Contraloría General. Verify names using both the search function and the RIF number. And remember: When in doubt, request an official solvency certificate rather than relying solely on the PDF.

The list was later integrated into a more sophisticated software program called the Maisanta Database , which included comprehensive voter data used for further political profiling.

Hosts various PDF versions of the historical list and research papers detailing its 12+ years of application. Human Rights Watch

Several Venezuelan procurement lawyers have reported a spike in 2025 cases where companies used a 2023 PDF to clear a vendor. When the Contraloría audited the contract, they used the valid on the contract signing date.

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