Singapore | East Timor independence leader Jose Ramos-Horta has likely fallen just shy of a majority in the country’s presidential election but is expected to romp home in a second round of voting on April 19.
The almost certain return to power by the 72-year-old Nobel Laureate has cemented the kingmaker reputation of the country’s first president and former resistance leader Xanana Gusmao.
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Emma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
