UPDATE 1-U.S. intelligence on Venezuela 'very good,' acting defense chief says

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan dismissedconcerns about a potential intelligence failure on Venezuela like the one that preceded the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, and said top U.S. officials had held talks at the Pentagon on Friday.President Donald Trump's strategy on Venezuela has come under growing scrutiny as President Nicolas Maduro remains in power, raising questions about the way ahead for opposition leader Juan Guaido, who the United States and some 50 countries recognize as