Explainer-Why is the Trump administration putting pressure on Venezuela?

WASHINGTON, Dec 16 – Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will hold closed, classified briefings for all U.S. senators and representatives on Tuesday about the Trump administration’s strategy toward Venezuela. President Donald Trump’s objectives remain unclear to many lawmakers, even after 3-1/2 months, more than 20 deadly U.S. strikes on boats off the South American nation and a massive buildup of military force in the Caribbean. Below is a ?look at the ?mix of issues that appear to be contributing to the pressure campaign. DRUGS The Trump administration informed Congress in October that the U.S….