Henrique Capriles is a Venezuelan politician and lawyer, known for his role as a prominent opposition leader. He served as the governor of the state of Miranda and was a candidate for the presidency in the 2012 and 2013 elections, representing the Democratic Unity Roundtable, a coalition of opposition parties. Capriles has been a vocal critic of the government led by Hugo Chávez and later Nicolás Maduro. His political career has focused on advocating for democratic reforms and addressing economic challenges in Venezuela, particularly during a time of significant political and social unrest in the country.