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 ​October that the U.S. is in