punitive expedition had been mounted, and the reso- lution should in no way be understood as authorizing the United Kingdom to use force. I said that, because a British expeditionary force was advancing towards the South Atlantic, a force of overwhelming military capability. No one here objected to the interpretation made by Panama that resolution 302 (1982) in no way authorized the use of force by the United Kingdom. Yet it has resorted to force and is now engaged in an escalation of the use of force, to the detriment of the Argentine nation and of the peoples of Latin America. 203. It has been stated in England that civilized peoples should be grateful to England for this opprcs- sive. aggressive, warlike. unlawful action against Argentina. What we must say is that Latin Amcricnn people are grateful to Argentina; that we are grntcful to it for its sacrifices: that the Argentine people have behaved nobly. as they did in the days of emuncipa- tion to liberate other peoples, as Vcnczucln did with other pooplcs in all the latitudes of America. This is now moving the Latin American conscicncc towards the reaffirmation of its own ctr]tura]. politic:11 itnd economic vnlucs. 18 LIBRARY ’ 2104. I wish to conclude by stating that the Council nlust take clear and categorical action for the cessa- tion of hostilities. But, at the same time, I should like to tell the men and women of Argentina, the mothers and sisters who have lost brothers, sons or fathers that all this sacrifice will not be in vain; that this blood- slhed, grief and tragedy will lead to a new Latin Amer- ica, a united, worthy, active Latin America with a greater awareness of the role it must play so that peace and justice may prevail in the world. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a high-ranking official, likely from a Latin American country, addressing the situation between Argentina and the United Kingdom regarding the Falkland Islands. The text focuses on the conflict, the use of force, and the consequences for the region and its people. It also touches on the theme of unity and solidarity among Latin American nations. Given the content and tone, it is likely that the text falls under a category related to international relations, politics, or conflict resolution.

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