Names on a List

Episode 10  |  What was the Tascón List? 

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In 2004, Hugo Chávez faced a recall referendum that threatened to remove him from power. 

But as millions of Venezuelans signed to demand a vote, their names were turned into a political weapon. The infamous Tascón List exposed citizens—and helped transform democracy into a system of loyalty and fear. 

This is the story of the 2004 recall referendum, the Bolivarian Missions, and the blacklist that divided Venezuela.