Eurico Guterres

Eurico Guterres's public record is defined by his role in the violence surrounding East Timor's independence, not by achievements that would typically be celebrated. The sole honour he received, an Indonesian state award in 2021, was met with widespread outrage from East Timorese leaders, Australian politicians, and human rights organizations, who saw it as an insult to the victims of the 1999 violence. His legacy, such as it is, remains deeply controversial and is a subject of historical study rather than admiration.