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Furthermore, the U.S. military would likely prepare contingency plans that include peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, or even targeted strikes if there are threats to regional stability, such as illicit drug trafficking or the rise of extremist groups exploiting the power vacuum.
Assessing the Role of Venezuelan Military and Government Members
Determining which members of the Venezuelan military and government would have a role in a post-Maduro Venezuela is a complex process rooted in a series of strategic assessments and intelligence gathering. The administration would follow a multi-step process, including: