East Timor presidential candidate Francisco Guterres casts his ballot during the second and final round of East Timor's presidential election in Dili, East Timor, April 19, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

East Timor president candidate Francisco Guterres shows his inked finger after casting his vote during the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 19, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

East Timor president candidate Francisco Guterres casts his vote during the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 19, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

Former East Timor independence fighter Jose Maria de Vasconcelos, popularly known as Taur Matan Ruak, (L) is greeted by East Timor's President Francisco Guterres (R) following his swearing in ceremony as the country's new prime minister in Dili, East Timor June 22, 2018. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

East Timor President Francisco "Lu Olo" Guterres delivers a speech as he dissolves parliament, at his presidential office in Dili, East Timor, January 26, 2018. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca 

The new President of East Timor Francisco Guterres Lu'Olo (C) is accompanied by the Parliament Speaker Aderito Hugo da Costa (R) as the outgoing President Jose Maria Vasconcelos walks behind during presidential inauguration ceremony in Dili, East Timor, May 20, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca 

Francisco Guterres Lu'Olo (C) takes his oath as the new president of East Timor during his inauguration ceremony in Dili, East Timor, May 19, 2017. Picture taken May 19, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca 

The new President of East Timor Francisco Guterres Lu'Olo (C) walks with spouse Cidalia Lopes (R) and the Parliament Speaker Aderito Hugo da Costa (L) during presidential inauguration ceremony in Dili, East Timor, May 19, 2017. Picture taken May 19, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca 

Francisco Guterres Lu'Olo (C) takes his oath as the new president of East Timor during his inauguration ceremony in Dili, East Timor, May 19, 2017. Picture taken May 19, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca 

East Timor presidential candidate Francisco Guterres of the FRETILIN party shows his ink marked finger after he casts his ballot during the presidential election in Dili, East Timor March 20, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

East Timor presidential candidate Francisco Guterres of the FRETILIN party casts his ballot during the presidential election in Dili, East Timor March 20, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

East Timor presidential candidate Francisco Guterres (L) of the FRETILIN party is seen with former president and resistance hero Xanana Gusmao during a campaign rally ahead of next week's elections in Tasi Tolu, Dili, East Timor March 17, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

A police officer stands guard as supporters of presidential candidate Francisco Guterres of the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor (FRETILIN) party ride through the street during a campaign rally ahead of next week's elections, in Dili, East Timor March 17, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

Supporters of presidential candidate Francisco Guterres of the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor (FRETILIN) party cheer at a campaign rally ahead of next week's elections, in Tasi Tolu, Dili, East Timor March 17, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

East Timor presidential candidate Francisco "Lu Olo" Guterres casts his ballot during the second round of the presidential election in Dili, East Timor April 16, 2012. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) (POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

East Timor's presidential candidate Francisco "Lu Olo" Guterres shows his inked finger after casting his ballot during the second round of presidential election Dili, East Timor April 16, 2012. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

East Timor's presidential candidate Francisco "Lu Olo" Guterres displays his ballot during the second round of presidential election Dili, East Timor April 16, 2012. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

East Timor's presidential candidate Francisco "Lu Olo" Guterres casts his ballot during the second round of presidential election Dili, East Timor April 16, 2012. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Supporters for East Timor presidential candidate from Fretilin party Francisco "Lu Olo" Guterres chant slogans during a rally in Dili April 12, 2012. East Timor will hold the second round of the presidential elections April 16, 2012. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

A supporter for East Timor presidential candidate from the Fretilin party, Francisco "Lu Olo" Guterres, is seen with his face painted to show his support, during a rally in Dili April 12, 2012. East Timor will hold the second round of the presidential elections April 16, 2012. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

East Timor presidential candidate from Fretilin party Francisco "Lu Olo" Guterres arrives to lead a presidential campaign in Dili April 12, 2012. East Timor will hold the second round of the presidential elections on April 16, 2012. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

East Timor's presidential candidate Francisco "Lu Olo" Guterres shows off his inked finger after casting his ballot during the presidential election in Farol, Dili March 17, 2012. Polling stations opened in East Timor on Saturday in a presidential election seen as a key test of stability in Asia's youngest and poorest nation. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

East Timor's presidential candidate Francisco "Lu Olo" Guterres shows his ballot during the presidential election in Farol, Dili March 17, 2012. Polling stations opened in East Timor on Saturday in a presidential election seen as a key test of stability in Asia's youngest and poorest nation. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

People walk past a poster of presidential candidate Francisco Guterres of Fretilin Party in Dili March 15, 2012. East Timor's third presidential election is scheduled on March 17, 2012. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Supporters shout slogans from a truck during a campaign rally for Fretilin Party's presidential candidate Francisco Guterres in Dili March 14, 2012. East Timor's presidential election, scheduled for March 17, 2012, will be the country's third presidential election. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Supporters sit on top of a car during a campaign rally for Fretilin Party's presidential candidate Francisco Guterres in Dili March 14, 2012. East Timor's presidential election, scheduled for March 17, 2012, will be the country's third presidential election. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

A supporter gestures during presidential candidate Francisco Guterres' campaign in Dili March 14, 2012. Gutteres is from the Fretilin Party. East Timor's presidential election, scheduled for March 17, 2012, will be the country's third presidential election. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Supporters chant slogans and hold up three fingers to represent the candidacy number of presidential candidate and Revolutionary Front of Independent East Timor (FRETILIN) party leader Francisco "Lu Olo" Guterres, during a campaign rally at the district of Liquisa March 10, 2012. East Timor's presidential election, scheduled for March 17, will be the country's third presidential election. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Supporters chant slogans and hold up three fingers to represent the candidacy number of presidential candidate and Revolutionary Front of Independent East Timor (FRETILIN) party leader Francisco "Lu Olo" Guterres, during a campaign rally at the district of Liquisa March 10, 2012. East Timor's presidential election, scheduled for March 17, will be the country's third presidential election. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Supporters of presidential candidate and Revolutionary Front of Independent East Timor (FRETILIN) party leader Francisco "Lu Olo" Guterres, hold posters of him during a campaign rally at the district of Liquisa March 10, 2012. East Timor's presidential election, scheduled for March 17, will be the country's third presidential election. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

East Timor Fretilin's President Francisco Guterres shows his ink-stained finger after casting his vote during the parliamentary elections in Dili June 30, 2007. East Timorese voted on Saturday in a parliamentary election that could put the impoverished, young country on a new path after communal violence last year. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timor Fretilin's President Francisco Guterres (C) and his wife Cidalia cast their votes during the parliamentary elections in Dili June 30, 2007. East Timorese voted on Saturday in a parliamentary election that could put the impoverished, young country on a new path after communal violence last year. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timor's newly elected President Jose Ramos-Horta (L) shakes hands with Parliament Chairman Francisco Guterres after his swearing-in ceremony in Dili May 20, 2007. Nobel peace laureate Ramos-Horta took the oath of office at a simple ceremony in Dili on Sunday, succeeding Xanana Gusmao as leader of the young nation. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timor's newly elected President Jose Ramos-Horta (2nd R) is sworn in as former President Xanana Gusmao (L) and Parliament Chairman Francisco Guterres (2nd L) watch in Dili May 20, 2007. Nobel peace laureate Ramos-Horta took the oath of office at a simple ceremony in Dili on Sunday, succeeding Xanana Gusmao as leader of the young nation. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timor's newly elected President Jose Ramos-Horta (R) stands with Parliament Vice-Chairman Francisco Xavier (L-R), former President Xanana Gusmao and Parliament Chairman Francisco Guterres after his swearing-in ceremony in Dili May 20, 2007. Nobel peace laureate Ramos-Horta took the oath of office at a simple ceremony in Dili on Sunday, succeeding Xanana Gusmao as leader of the young nation. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timorese cast their ballot at a polling station in Baucau, May 9, 2007. Voting in East Timor's presidential run-off officially ended on Wednesday, as poll officials reported only minor glitches in the contest between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

Officials from the National Election Commission count ballots in Dili May 9, 2007. Voting in East Timor's presidential run-off officially ended on Wednesday, as poll officials reported only minor glitches in the contest between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Officials from the National Election Commission count ballots in Dili May 9, 2007. Voting in East Timor's presidential run-off officially ended on Wednesday, as poll officials reported only minor glitches in the contest between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

An East Timorese election official writes a vote at a polling station in Baucau May 9, 2007. Voting in East Timor's presidential run-off officially ended on Wednesday, as poll officials reported only minor glitches in the contest between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

An East Timorese election official shows a ballot during vote counting at a polling station in Baucau May 9, 2007. Voting in East Timor's presidential run-off officially ended on Wednesday, as poll officials reported only minor glitches in the contest between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

An East Timorese election official shows a ballot with a vote for Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta during vote counting at a polling station in Baucau May 9, 2007. Voting in East Timor's presidential run-off officially ended on Wednesday, as poll officials reported only minor glitches in the contest between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

An East Timorese election official shows a ballot with a vote for Parliament Chief Francisco Guterres with writing saying "Good morning Fretilin", during vote counting at a polling station in Baucau May 9, 2007. Voting in East Timor's presidential run-off officially ended on Wednesday, as poll officials reported only minor glitches in the contest between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

An East Timorese election official shows a ballot with a vote for Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta during vote counting at a polling station in Baucau May 9, 2007. Voting in East Timor's presidential run-off officially ended on Wednesday, as poll officials reported only minor glitches in the contest between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

Outgoing East Timor President Xanana Gusmao holds his son Daniel Gusmao as he lines up to vote during the presidential election in Dili on May 9, 2007. A presidential run-off poll in tiny East Timor got off to smooth start on Wednesday, an EU observer said, as voters faced a choice between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

An East Timorese woman shows her ink-stained finger after casting her ballot for the presidential election in Baucau, east of the East Timor capital of Dili, May 9, 2007. A presidential run-off poll in tiny East Timor got off to a smooth start on Wednesday, an EU observer said, as voters faced a choice between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

An East Timorese woman holds her identity card as she waits to cast her ballot during the presidential election in Baucau, east of the East Timor capital of Dili, May 9, 2007. A presidential run-off poll in tiny East Timor got off to a smooth start on Wednesday, an EU observer said, as voters faced a choice between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timorese line up to vote during the presidential election in Dili on May 9, 2007. A presidential run-off poll in tiny East Timor got off to a smooth start on Wednesday, an EU observer said, as voters faced a choice between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Francisco Guterres.
REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

An East Timorese woman lines up to vote during the presidential election in Dili on May 9, 2007. A presidential run-off poll in tiny East Timor got off to a smooth start on Wednesday, an EU observer said, as voters faced a choice between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Francisco Guterres.
REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timor's president candidate from Fretilin party Francisco Guterres, known as Lu Olo, is surrounded by journalists after casting his vote at a polling station in Dili, East Timor May 9, 2007. A presidential run-off poll in tiny East Timor got off to a smooth start on Wednesday, an EU observer said, as voters faced a choice between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Guterres. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timor's president candidate from Fretilin party Francisco Guterres, known as Lu Olo, shows his ink-stained finger after casting his vote at a polling station in Dili, East Timor May 9, 2007. A presidential run-off poll in tiny East Timor got off to a smooth start on Wednesday, an EU observer said, as voters faced a choice between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Guterres. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timor's president candidate from Fretilin party Francisco Guterres, known as Lu Olo, shows his ink-stained finger after casting his vote at a polling station in Dili, East Timor May 9, 2007. A presidential run-off poll in tiny East Timor got off to a smooth start on Wednesday, an EU observer said, as voters faced a choice between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Guterres. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timor's president candidate from Fretilin party Francisco Guterres, known as Lu Olo, casts his vote at a polling station in Dili, East Timor May 9, 2007. A presidential run-off poll in tiny East Timor got off to a smooth start on Wednesday, an EU observer said, as voters faced a choice between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and former guerrilla fighter Guterres. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

An East Timorese woman walks to the poll station to cast her ballot during the presidential election in Baucau, east of the East Timor capital of Dili, May 9, 2007. Security in East Timor is sufficient to ensure Wednesday's presidential polls go smoothly, the United Nations said ahead of a run-off vote between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and parliament chief Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timorese Prime Minister and presidential candidate Jose Ramos-Horta leaves after voting at a polling station in Baucau, east of the East Timor capital of Dili, May 9, 2007. Security in East Timor is sufficient to ensure Wednesday's presidential polls go smoothly, the United Nations said ahead of a run-off vote between Ramos-Horta and parliament chief Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

An East Timorese woman waits to cast her ballot for the presidential election in Baucau, east of the East Timor capital of Dili, May 9, 2007. Security in East Timor is sufficient to ensure Wednesday's presidential polls go smoothly, the United Nations said ahead of a run-off vote between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and parliament chief Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timorese children sit near Portuguese policeman who are keeping guard during the presidential election in Baucau, 120 km (90 miles) east of Dili, May 9, 2007. Polling stations opened on Wednesday in East Timor for a presidential run-off vote in the tiny nation between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and parliament chief Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timorese line up as they wait to cast their ballots for the presidential election in Baucau, east of the East Timor capital of Dili, May 9, 2007. Security in East Timor is sufficient to ensure Wednesday's presidential polls go smoothly, the United Nations said ahead of a run-off vote between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and parliament chief Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

An East Timorese woman holds her identity card as she waits to cast her ballot for the presidential election in Baucau, east of the East Timor capital of Dili, May 9, 2007. Security in East Timor is sufficient to ensure Wednesday's presidential polls go smoothly, the United Nations said ahead of a run-off vote between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and parliament chief Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timorese Prime Minister and presidential candidate Jose Ramos-Horta shows his ink stained finger after voting at a polling station in Baucau May 9, 2007. Security in East Timor is sufficient to ensure Wednesday's presidential polls go smoothly, the United Nations said ahead of a run-off vote between Ramos-Horta and parliament chief Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

An East Timorese woman holds her identity card as she waits to cast her ballot for the presidential election in Baucau, east of the East Timor capital of Dili, May 9, 2007. Security in East Timor is sufficient to ensure Wednesday's presidential polls go smoothly, the United Nations said ahead of a run-off vote between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and parliament chief Francisco Guterres. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR)