| Born / Place | June 20, 1946, in Laleia village, East Timor |
| Education | Dare seminary, Dili |
| Family | Married, two children |
| Power Points | After pulling a Nelson Mandela, Gusmao is nothing if not pragmatic. The ex-prisoner went from supporting autonomy for his homeland to promoting outright independence. Seen as a unifier beyond petty politicking, Gusmao must protect Timorese interests amid an international presence. He may be the nation's best hope to heal its old wounds and new divisions.
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