DoD defends U.S. intelligence gathering in Venezuela

5/3/19

Hemispheric security

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Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan defended U.S. intelligence gathering on Venezuela after U.S.-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido’s effort to inspire mass military defections earlier in the week fell short.

I don’t feel like we have an intelligence gap. I think we have very good reporting,” Shanahan told reporters Friday, when asked about a possible intelligence failure.

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