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Capriles successfully secured his re-election as Governor of Miranda during the elections of 2012. Capriles had been elected governor in 2008, and his re-election in 2012 was seen as a major victory for the opposition in the face of increasing repression from the Chávez government. Capriles' victory was also seen as a sign of growing discontent with Chávez's government, as Capriles had campaigned on a platform of reform and change.