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flag Timor-Leste’s parliament banned lifetime pensions for officials after student protests over luxury car purchases in a poor nation.

flag In September 2025, Timor-Leste’s parliament unanimously approved ending lifetime pensions for current and former lawmakers, presidents, prime ministers, and cabinet ministers, following mass student-led protests over a $4.2 million plan to buy SUVs for MPs. flag The demonstrations, which drew thousands in Dili and included clashes with police, were fueled by anger over lavish spending in a nation where over 40% live in poverty. flag Protesters demanded accountability and called for funds to be redirected to health, education, and agriculture. flag The new law, which repeals a 2006 pension policy, now awaits President Jose Ramos Horta’s signature. flag The country, independent since 2002, continues to grapple with high unemployment, inequality, and dependence on oil revenues.

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