Henrique Capriles

ModernPoliticianVenezuela1972 — ?

Venezuelan opposition leader, presidential candidate.

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Quick Facts

Born

1972

Country

Venezuela

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score46.1

Henrique Capriles — Complete Timeline

2000 AD

Election as governor of MirandaPolitical Action◆ Major

Capriles was elected governor of Miranda state in 2000 as a member of the opposition party Primero Justicia. He was re-elected in 2004 and 2008, becoming a prominent opposition figure.

GovernorOppositionElection

Impact: regionalconstructive

2012 AD

Presidential candidacy in 2012Political Action◆ Major

Capriles ran as the opposition candidate against Hugo Ch

ElectionOppositionChávez

Impact: national

2013 AD

Presidential candidacy in 2013Political Action◆ Major

After Chávez's death, Capriles ran again in the 2013 snap election against Nicolás Maduro. He lost by a narrow margin of 1.5%, alleging electoral fraud and leading protests.

ElectionFraud AllegationsProtests

Impact: national

2017 AD

Disqualification from public officePolitical Action◆ Major

The Venezuelan government disqualified Capriles from holding public office for 15 years, citing alleged administrative irregularities during his governorship. This barred him from future elections.

DisqualificationOppressionPolitical Ban

Impact: nationaldestructive