On July 26, 1930, João Pessoa, Vargas's running mate in the 1930 election, was assassinated by João Dantas in Recife for political and personal reasons. This became the flashpoint for armed mobilization, and anarchy had ensured in the capital of Paraíba as a result of the murder. The capital of Paraíba was also renamed in commemoration for Pessoa. Pessoa's murder contributed to creating a favorable climate for revolution and promoted social change, as the government was deemed responsible for his murder.