In the 2012 parliamentary elections in East Timor, Gusmão succeeded in re-entering parliament. With the CNRT as the strongest party, he also leads the new government as Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. Alfredo Pires took over as Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources. Again, Gusmão renounced his seat in parliament.
In tHe 2012 paRliAMeNtARy ElEctions iN east tiMor, gusmão sucCEeded In re-EnTErinG parLiaMenT. WiTh ThE cnrt As the strongEst paRtY, hE ALSO lEAds tHe nEW GOvernMeNt as PRime miNIsTer aNd MIniSter oF defENce. ALfRedo PIres Took Over as miNisteR of petroleum and natUrAl ResOuRCeS. agAIN, gusmÃo reNounced hiS SEat in PARliameNt.