“At the present time the attitude assumed by the Government of the United States cannot be ignored. By its open support for the extra-continental Powel which is the aggressor against an American country, it has revealed its lack of neutrality in this conflict.” 34. My Government, in saying this, is abiding by anti-imperialist principles and the principles of non- alignment of our revolution, and we do not hesitate in denouncing colonialism and neo-colonialism, which regrettably continue to exist today in the world and, in this particular case, in our continent. In addition, we believe that the maintenance of anachronistic colonial enclaves, such as those represented by the Malvinas Islands and their dependencies. disturbs international peace and conflicts with the fundamental principles of contemporary international law. 35. It is important to make quite clear to the Coun- cil and to the international community the position of the United States on this problem. We would only refer to the words of the representative of the sister Argentine Republic, Mr. Eduardo Rota, when he spoke to the Co-ordinating Bureau of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries: “But there is also another fact which, because of its singular importance, its seriousness and its treacherousness, deserves to be highlighted as a precedent. I am referring to the attitude of the United States Government, which gained for the United Kingdom the time needed for the punitive fleet to reach its destination. It then went back on its own promises of impartiality, lied with regard to our proposal, deceived its own public opinion and is now providing economic and military support to the colonialist aggressor. “The facts make it perfectly clear that the United Kingdom did not wish to shoot without first having / 4 the consent. support and direct complicity of the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech made by a government representative, likely from Argentina, addressing the conflict between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Malvinas Islands. The text discusses the attitude of the United States government and its support for the United Kingdom, and the author emphasizes the need for international recognition of Argentina's sovereignty over the islands. The text does not mention specific economic or environmental issues, but rather focuses on international politics and diplomacy.

**Category**
International trade, Politics