The massive election victory secured by independence hero and former guerrilla leader, Jose "Xanana" Gusmao, in East Timor’s first presidential election, will act as a brake on the Fretilin-controlled government after independence on May 20.Gusmao’s win was expected, but the margin of his victory was uncertain after Fretilin attempted to sabotage him during the election campaign.In fact, he secured over 82 per cent of the vote, compared to some 17 per cent for Francisco Xavier do Amara…
