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Timor-Leste elections

Timor-Leste’s Independence Hero Xanana Gusmao Returns to Power as PM

Timor-Leste’s Independence Hero Xanana Gusmao Returns to Power as PM

By Gantry Meilana
In parliamentary elections in May, the veteran leader capitalized on widespread discontent with the outgoing Freitilin government.

Scenes From Timor-Leste’s Parliamentary Election

Scenes From Timor-Leste’s Parliamentary Election

By Sacha Shaw
A parliamentary election and the climax of a month of independence celebrations came and went last weekend in Asia's youngest nation.
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.

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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 Vote Highlights Young Nation’s Political Impasse

Timor-Leste Vote Highlights Young Nation’s Political Impasse

By Fernando da Costa
Can the presidential election, Timor-Leste's fifth since its independence in 2002, break a years-long political deadlock?
Does Timor-Leste’s Upcoming Election Herald a More Inclusive and Progressive Democracy?

Does Timor-Leste’s Upcoming Election Herald a More Inclusive and Progressive Democracy?

By Li-Li Chen
Next week's election will feature more female candidates than ever, but their impact on the country's patriarchal cultural norms remains to be seen.

Facebook: Strengthening Timor-Leste’s Democracy

Facebook: Strengthening Timor-Leste’s Democracy

By Corinda Hollis
The recent elections are the first real opportunity to look at the public-facing use of social media by political parties.

Timor-Leste Finally Has a Government. Now What?

Timor-Leste Finally Has a Government. Now What?

By Guteriano Neves
The victorious coalition was face an uphill battle in delivering on campaign promises.

Timor-Leste: A Nation Waiting for a Government

Timor-Leste: A Nation Waiting for a Government

By John Dennehy
The country has ground to a standstill after the collapse of its minority government. Will new polls bring stability?
Can Timor-Leste’s Next Government Pursue Much-Needed Budget Cuts?

Can Timor-Leste’s Next Government Pursue Much-Needed Budget Cuts?

By Guteriano Neves
It's politically risky, but budget cuts are needed to tackle low productivity, inefficient public spending, and the trade deficit.

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