56. On 29 October 1983, the Cuban Government had received, from the head of the United States Interests Section in Cuba at Havana, a memorandum stating that the United States had received reports that Cuba was planning to conduct terrorist acts against United States citizens residing abroad; while it was to be hoped that such reports were incorrect, the United States Government could not overlook the possibility that they might be true, and wished it to be known that it would not tolerate any terrorist acts committed against. United States citizens or governmental or private installations abroad. Consequently, the memorandwn continued, the Cuban Government would be held responsible for any terrorist acts which were the result of Cuban instigation, furthermore the United States Government would not hesitate to take appropriate action in the wake of any such acts. 57. On the same day, the Cuban Government had replied that the idea that Cuba had given instructions for the perpetration of terrorist activities against United States citizens abroad was a product of the United States Government's guilty conscience or simply one more crass lie from that Government. Any manifestations of solidarity which Cuba requested were always of a political nature. Acts of terrorism committed against United States citizens in other parts of the world might be a reaction on the part of millions of people throughout the world to the brutal and barbarous acts committed by the United States, but they could not be imputed to Cuba. Cuba had always maintained that innocent people should not be the target of reprisals. 58. The implicit threat to Cuba contained in the United States memorandum did not intimidate Cuba in the least1 if the United States undertook any aggression against Cuba, it would have to contend with the entire Cuban people. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic exchange between the United States and Cuba, discussing the alleged planning of terrorist acts against US citizens abroad. The tone is formal and official, suggesting a government-to-government communication. The content revolves around a threat of retaliation and a denial of responsibility, implying a tense political situation. Given these characteristics, it seems likely that the text is related to international relations or foreign policy.

**Category**
International trade, Culture