Henrique Gouveia e Melo

Admiral Henrique Eduardo Passaláqua de Gouveia e Melo (; born 21 November 1960) is a retired Portuguese Navy officer and politician. He was the Chief of the Naval Staff, from 2021 to 2024. He was known for his role during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal.

In May 2025, he announced his campaign for president in the 2026 election. He lost the election in January 2026, coming in fourth place.

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