Leaders of the CPLP, together with Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, paid tribute and expressed their profound respect for the late former President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Francisco Guterres “Lu-Olo”.

Tribute Held at CPLP Executive Secretariat

The tribute was held prior to the official meeting during Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão’s courtesy visit to the CPLP Executive Secretariat in Lisbon.

Government Declares Seven Days of National Mourning

Through an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers held on 22 June 2026, the IX Constitutional Government approved a vote of condolence and declared a seven-day period of national mourning.

A Lifetime Dedicated to National Liberation

Francisco Guterres “Lu-Olo” passed away at the age of 71. Born in Ossu, Viqueque Municipality, he dedicated much of his life to the struggle for national liberation.

Source: Media-GPM