is now beginning. Allow me also to congratulate the representative of Peru on his wise conduct of the work of the Council, which last month had the benefit of his diplomatic tact -and international experience. 74. I thank the members of the Council for granting me this opportunity to convey to the Council once again the Mexican Government’s profound concern at the steadily worsening situation in Central America. It is with apprehension that we see the principles of the Charter and international law being violated with alarming frequency in that region and the persistent tendency to coerce the free exercise of peoples’ right to self-determination. 75. The efforts of the Contadora Group to bring peace to Central America are based on compliance with the principles of international law which guide the con- duct of States. The document containing 21 objectives, signed in September of 1983, emphasizes 12 of those principles. They include the self-determination of peo- 8 ples, non-intervention, refraining from the threat or use of force and the prohibition of terrorism and sub- version. 76. A few days ago, on 28 March, Mr. Miguel de la Madrid, President of Mexico, said in Brasllia that the experience of the Contadora Group shows that: “It is possible for countries bordering on the area of conflict and generally interested in the solution of problems that might eventually involve them to play an active and important role in restoring ‘dialogue and negotiation, thus relieving tension and restoring peace. It is equally important that the countries involved, directly or indirectly, in a regional con- flict should refrain from taking action that could exa- cerbate that conflict, should renounce hegemonistic aspirations and should not engage in interference or destabilization actions.” President de la Madrid also said: “Outsiders are attempting to solve conflicts in Central America. The various paths of development 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a diplomatic issue related to a region (Central America) and the principles of international law, highlighting the importance of respecting the self-determination of peoples and refraining from interference or destabilization actions. This suggests that the text is focused on international relations and diplomacy rather than a specific sector or issue.

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