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Francisco Guterres (Lu-Olo)

Timor-Leste Celebrates Independence Anniversary, New Leader

Timor-Leste Celebrates Independence Anniversary, New Leader

By Gantry Meilana
Former independence fighter Jose Ramos-Horta has pledged to fight poverty and bridge long-standing political divides.

Timor-Leste Chooses President in Runoff Amid Political Feud

Timor-Leste Chooses President in Runoff Amid Political Feud

By Associated Press
Preliminary results for in the race between two former independence fighters, and bitter rivals, may not be known until Wednesday.
Timor-Leste Set for Presidential Runoff Election Next Month

Timor-Leste Set for Presidential Runoff Election Next Month

By Associated Press
Former President Jose Ramos-Horta will face off against current President Francisco Guterres in a second round of voting on April 19.

Observations From the First Round of Timor-Leste’s Presidential Election

Observations From the First Round of Timor-Leste’s Presidential Election

By Li-Li Chen
The election is set for a second-round run off on April 19. But what did we learn from the first round of voting?

Timor-Leste’s New Kingmakers

Timor-Leste’s New Kingmakers

By Bardia Rahmani
How an outlawed martial arts group facilitated a critical shift in Timor-Leste’s political scene.

A New Era of Political Coalitions in Timor-Leste?

A New Era of Political Coalitions in Timor-Leste?

By David Hutt
A look at the state of the country’s politics ahead of upcoming elections.

Timor-Leste’s Personality Politics

Timor-Leste’s Personality Politics

By Khoo Ying Hooi
After months of political deadlock, an early parliamentary election will shape the future of democracy in the young nation.
Why the Return of Partisanship in Timor-Leste is a Good Thing

Why the Return of Partisanship in Timor-Leste is a Good Thing

By David Hutt
Opposition has an important role to play in the young country’s ongoing political development.

After Presidential Elections, What Next for Timor-Leste?

After Presidential Elections, What Next for Timor-Leste?

By Jonas Guterres and Khoo Ying Hooi
The new People's Liberation Party, with its promise of a fresh approach, could make waves in Timor-Leste in the future.

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