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Venezuela Braces for Rival Protests

Venezuelans are bracing for trouble as both government supporters and opponents of leftist President Nicolas Maduro prepare for mass rallies in a country that has been roiled by violence in recent days. Henrique Capriles, governor of Miranda state and the main opposition leader, said Saturday's anti-government rallies were intended as peaceful protests to show public discontent over high crime, food shortages and other problems facing Venezuela. Pro-government "Chavista...

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