a specific mandate to that end from the Council itself; and thirdly, the Government of Mexico appeals once again to the parties for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for resumption of the search for a nego- tiated solution within the framework of the United Nations. 121. The President of Mexico, Mr. Jod LGPez Portillo. has stated time and again his support fol the efforts made by the Secretary-General and ‘.-is expressed his confidence in the capacity of the United IO -L Nations to live up to its responsibilities at such a serious time, when war has reached the shores of Latin America. He has emphasized that the United Nations means all of us, all the peoples of the world, and that we must work together so that the Organiza- tion is not left in isolation, devoid of our political support. I22. The hostilities taking place in the South Atlan- tic must be stopped, as must all kinds of threat or coercion, which only tend to worsen the crisis in inter- regional terms. This conflict should not provoke a resurgence of colonial attitudes and wars of domina- tion, which we thought were things of the past. Let us make sure that this crisis does not become a per- verted and anachronistic version of the North-South dialogue. 123. In no case are there grounds for invoking Arti- cle 51 of the Charter to justify the use of force, since this would presuppose that the question of sovereignty had been resolved in the eyes of all parties and this, of course, is what caused the dispute in the first place. It is up to the Security Council and the Security Coun- cil alone to take the necessary measures to maintain or restore international peace and security. 124. The key difference between the modern inter- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech by the President of Mexico, addressing a conflict in the South Atlantic region. The language used is formal and official, and the content focuses on international relations, sovereignty, and the role of the United Nations in maintaining peace and security. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather emphasizes the importance of finding a negotiated solution to the conflict.

**Category**
International Relations, Humanitarian aid and relief