VOICED : Candidata transexual busca votos para el cambio en Venezuela

Tamara is the first transgender candidate for deputy in Venezuela, facing opposition from both Chavismo and religious radicals. She aims to reconcile the nation and promote LGBT rights. Despite the PCV's human rights plan excluding LGBT issues, Tamara continues to advocate for inclusion. She accuses the Venezuelan state of homophobia and has been waiting over a decade for legal recognition of her gender identity after surgery in 2002.

Who is Tamara and what is significant about her candidacy?

• The first female president of Venezuela

• The first transgender candidate for deputy in Venezuela

• A religious leader in Venezuela

• A famous Venezuelan actress

What is one of Tamara's main goals if she is elected to the National Assembly?

• To promote economic reforms

• To support LGBT rights through legislation

• To increase military spending

• To reduce taxes for the wealthy

What does Tamara criticize about the National Human Rights Plan?

• It does not address environmental concerns

• It is too lenient on crime

• It excludes the LGBT community

• It focuses too much on economic issues

What accusation does Tamara make against the Venezuelan state?

• It is overly supportive of the LGBT community

• It is too focused on international relations

• It is homophobic by action and omission

• It spends too much on education

How long has Tamara been waiting for legal recognition of her gender identity?

• Over 10 years

• 5 years

• 15 years

• 2 years