ests of the peoples of the region. Only when intervention by foreign Powers has ceased and peoples may freely choose the path of understanding will that be possible. 124. In conclusion, we are fully confident that the people of Nicaragua will be able to defend the gains made by its Sandinist People’s Revolution and to frus- trate all the imperialist plots and acts of aggression to which it is being subjected. We would also emphasize that the United States, which has had no compunction in committing the most hideous of crimes against peoples, will not be able to reverse the irrevocable march of his- tory. Inevitably the struggle of the peoples of Latin America in El Salvador, Chile, Guatemala, Puerto Rico and other Latin American countries against fascist dicta- torships propped up by the Government of the United States will be crowned with success. 131. Now that that initiative has been extended through the participation of other fraternal countries . inspired by the same intention to seek peaceful solutions-that is, Colombia and Panama-the delega- tion of Ecuador cannot fail to express the hope that those steps will be successful, that the use of force and any foreign interference in the affairs of Nicaragua and all of Central America will be prohibited and that the peoples will be allowed to decide on their own destiny free of violence and pressure of any kind. This is incum- bent upon peace-loving countries that have pledged to ’ fulfil the obligations that flow from the Charter. 13 132. The PRESIDENT: The next speaker is the repre- sentative of Costa Rica. I invite him & take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 133. Mr. ZUMBADO JEMENEZ (Costa Rica) (inter- pretation from Spanish): I am pleased to associate myself 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a statement from a government representative or organization, likely from a Latin American country, discussing the situation in Nicaragua and the region. The text focuses on the political situation, mentioning the Sandinist People's Revolution, imperialist plots, and fascist dictatorships. It also expresses hopes for peaceful solutions and the importance of respecting the sovereignty of nations. Given the context, it seems unlikely that the text is related to economic development, natural resources, or other specific sectors like agriculture, industry, or transport.

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