CARACAS, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Low numbers of voters took part in Venezuela’s regional elections on Sunday while electoral authorities reported “small and isolated difficulties,” in elections that mark the return of opposition politicians after four years’ absence.

During the elections, over 3,000 state governors, mayors and city councils will be chosen across the South American country, which is beset by a long-running recession and hyperinflationveen.

The vote will test the impartiality of Venezuela’s electoral commission, which in May included two opponents among its top five directors, making it the most balanced board in 17 years, its members have said.

The 14,000 polling stations across Venezuela were slated to open by 6:00 a.m. local time (1000 GMT), however a number did not open until midday due to voting officials arriving late.

Some voters complained they did not appear on electoral lists, or that their center had been changed without their knowledge. Others said they had been denied entry to vote because of the way they were dressed.

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