authorities to send more vessels”, 66. It is worth while to recall that at that time, in Febrti:u.y 1976. Argentina informed the Security Council about the activities carried out by the S/7(/t*/<- Iv~~)II that were violating sovereignty, It also referred to the action that it was obliged to take to defend itself. 67. Today, once again. the presence of British vessels in the area and their unambiguous intention to carry out acts of aggression. 11s stated in the discus- sions in the British Parliament in recent days, in press releases published in that country indicating the will to utilize force and in the statement made by the British Minister himself, who announced that the .!57d111~117w would be moving towards the theatre of these events, confirm this attitude. 68. Unfortunately. there can be no doubt whatever that there is a serious and imminent threat by the United Kingdom to utilize force against Argentina’s islands, waters and mainland. leaving my country no other course than immediately to adopt the necessary measures to ensure its legitimate defence. 69. The system of collective security set forth in the Charter of the United Nations cannot be interpreted in a way that would mean that provisions for legit- imate defence would become inoperable. Sending warships and dispatching landing troops and missiles in compliance with aims that have been debated at great length in the British Parliament and sufficiently publicized by the press of that country not only are measures of intimidation but. indeed, constitute the cffeclive commencement of aggression occurring at a time when my country has made no warlike prepa- rations. The presence of a small number of Argentine workers on San Pedro. in accordance with the provi- sions of a contract entered into by private persons with the knowledge of the British authorities, at no time 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a formal declaration from the government of Argentina, likely in response to a conflict or dispute with the United Kingdom. The language used is formal and official, and the text refers to international law, the United Nations, and the UK's actions in the area. The content suggests a focus on territorial sovereignty, defense, and security, rather than economic, social, or cultural issues.

**Category**
International relations, Security