Explainer-Why Is the Trump Administration Putting Pressure on Venezuela?


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By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) – 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…