pines), Mr. Rupia (United Republic of Tanzania), Mrs. Coronet de Rodriguez (Venezuela) and Mr. Hoang Bich Son (Viet Nam) took the places reserved for them at the side of the Council chamber. 3. The PRESIDENT: The first speaker is the represen- tative of Spain. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 4. Mr, de PIN&S (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): Sir, until very recently we were colleagues in this very important body of the United Nations, so it comes as no surprise to me that you are guiding these deliberations with such skill and ability. I wish you every success in your important post. 5. I should like to comment briefly on the serious crisis now affecting the Central American region. This crisis, which is closely related to the processes of change in which the region is immersed, in our opinion, stems from profound social and economic imbalances and chronic structural problems which can be resolved only by rneet- ing the just social and political aspirations of their peo- pies, free from any type of foreign interference. 6. My country’s Government views with great concern the escalation of conflicts in the Central American region and, particularly, those in Nicaragua, which have recently been aggravated by the infiltration of armed ele- ments into that country. The concern felt by the interna- tional community at the worsening of the crisis which seriously endangers the peace and security of the entire region is accompanied, in the case of my country, by a profound distress at the untold suffering of some peoples with which we have long-standing and deep historical, cultural and blood ties. 7. The armed actions taking place at the present time inside Nicaraguan territory are clearly aimed at desta- bilizing the Government of that country, The Govern- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech by a representative of Spain at a United Nations Council meeting, discussing the crisis in Central America, particularly in Nicaragua. The speaker mentions social and economic imbalances, structural problems, and foreign interference, suggesting that the crisis is a complex issue with political and social dimensions.

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