People in Venezuela are voting in a presidential election, called after
the death of Hugo Chavez.
Acting President Nicolas Maduro, chosen by Mr Chavez as his successor,
is running against Henrique Capriles, currently governor of Miranda state.
Mr Capriles narrowly lost to Mr Chavez in elections last October.
On the eve of polls opening, he accused Mr Maduro of breaking election
laws by continuing its campaign on state television.
Mr Maduro, aged 50, whose campaign has focused on his close
relationship to Mr Chavez, was shown visiting the tomb of the late leader, a
move Mr Capriles, 40, said was "violating all the electoral norms".
The BBC's Will Grant in Caracas says both candidates have to some
extent broken the media silence they are supposed to have maintained since
campaigning officially ended on Thursday.
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