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Should Nicolás Maduro depart from power, the Department of Defense would likely pivot toward stabilizing and supporting a transition to democratic governance, ensuring regional stability, and preventing potential chaos or foreign influence that could threaten U.S. interests.
In practice, the Department of War's role would encompass coordinating with allied nations and regional organizations such as the Organization of American States (OAS) to manage humanitarian aid, security operations, and possibly oversee a transitional authority if circumstances warrant. Such a role would be carefully calibrated to avoid direct military intervention, emphasizing support rather than intervention.