In an election that some have called a "coronation" of a dictator, Venezuelans are seeking to end the economic crisis facing the country.

Nicolas Maduro, has been unable to manage a crisis which, for ordinary citizens, has led to shortages food and medicine. But he is likely to be returned as president.

Luisa Ortega, was dismissed from office last year after she denounced constitutional reforms promoted by President Nicolas Maduro as a breach of democracy.

Venezuela's opposition coalition has refused to recognize the results of gubernatorial elections where the ruling socialists won a surprise majority.

Venezuela is going to the polls for the first time since President Maduro's consitutional reforms, a test of his hold on the country