VOICED : Oposicion venezolana no quiere dialogo sin fecha para referendo

Venezuelan opposition leader Enrique Capriles insists that dialogue with President Nicolás Maduro's government should not proceed without progress on a recall referendum. Capriles argues that dialogue should not be used by Maduro to buy time. Meanwhile, UNASUR is mediating separate talks with both parties to facilitate direct discussions. The opposition has gathered 1.8 million signatures, far exceeding the required number to trigger a referendum, and protests are planned to demand the Electoral Council's validation of these signatures. Amidst these political tensions, Venezuela is grappling with a severe economic crisis, marked by food and medicine shortages and the world's highest inflation rate.

What actions are being called for by the opposition in response to the electoral council?

What are the current economic conditions in Venezuela as described in the text?