terday [236&h nzcrtin,~] of his initiatives and efforts to find a negotiated, balanced solution. We who have heard the representative of Argentina and who are mindful of the course of events are sure that any peace effort will be doomed to failure as long as the United Kingdom persists in its equivocal stand. 161. Despite the efforts of the Secretary-General, his professional skill and his impeccable impartiality, the situation has become worse. The prospects for a peaceful settlement seem to be receding. In the last few hours rivers of blood have been shed by both sides. The news of the escalation of the conflict should move the world and mobilize all peoples in a supreme effort for peace, On the one hand there is Argentina, with its right to full sovereignty over the islands, and alongside it the whole Latin American continent, outraged by this extra-continental aggres- sion striking at its beaches. On the other hand stands the United Kingdom, with the European Community, acting like a traditional colonial regional organism against our America, which we hope can still be called the continent of hope. 162. We listened with amazement to certain British sources, in a new attack on America’s respect- ability, referring to the concept of “Argentine machis- mo’ ’ . We regret to have to observe that the constant escalation of preparations and warlike actions by Great Britain smack far more of “machismo”, since, in order to defend an internal political position, it is striking international attitudes which do no credit to its history. 163. The Argentine Republic is u cultured and civilized country of which all Latin Americans are proud, It is the land of thinkers and statesmen. of artists and experts, of professionals, workmen and farmers, It is the land of Alberdi and Sarmiento, of Ricardo Rojas and Jorge Luis Borges, of Bernard0 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or a speech about a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom, specifically regarding the Falkland Islands. The language used is emotive and accusatory, with a focus on the actions and motivations of both countries. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or scientific issues, but rather addresses the conflict as a matter of sovereignty, colonialism, and international relations.

**Category**
Culture, International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief