Xanana Gusmão
Salsinha was involved in the failed 11 February 2008 coordinated assassination attempts on Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão and President José Ramos-Horta although he denied the intent to actually kill the President. Major Reinado led the attack on José Ramos-Horta and was killed by Ramos-Horta's personal security guards. Lt. Salsinha led the simultaneous attack on Xanana Gusmão but was able to escape to the Ermera region where he has support.