interests of the third world, Those anti-colonialist resolutions proclaim in a clear-cut way, without ambiguity. that peoples that are subject to colonial 0PPreSSiOn may Use all means available to them in order to put an end to that colonial situation. 177. It was for that reason that my country objected to resolution 502 ( 1982), adopted by the Council on 3 April. On that occasion, we made a very clear statement that the intransigent anti-historical attitude of the United Kingdom was going to cause great prob- lems, tribulations, conflicts and painful situations fol the countries represented in the Council, the Western Powers and mankind at large, including the Socialist an’s Eastern Powers, because this is not a problem that is confined to Latin America and Argentina but rather one which is bringing the world to the brink of a conflagration. It is time to appeal for reflection, prudence and calm so that there will be no more of these punitive expeditions in which two thirds of a British naval fleet-by now I should say it is four fifths of its fleet-is dispatched, to attempt to punish. humiliate and confront Argentina, disregarding the fact that there is a Latin American continent that has his- torical and cultural links and that an affront or threat to Argentina is an affront and threat to the dignity. image, rights and aspirations of all Latin American peoples. 178. An attempt has been made to conceal and cloud the colonial problem, It is regrettable that countries that call themselves civilized view Latin American peoples merely in terms of their Governments, of particular rkgimes, regardless of their nature. There are peoples and nations with a history and a social structure that have permanent values. values that cannot be obfuscated, that are not negotiable. are not 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a government representative, likely from a Latin American country, in response to a UN resolution and a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom. The language used is strong and emotive, with a focus on the historical and cultural significance of the region and the need for recognition of the rights and dignity of Latin American peoples. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or scientific issues, but rather addresses the political and colonial aspects of the conflict.

**Category**
Politics, Culture