all means, and in the first place by overt and covert military force. It is of great concern to us that this escalation of aggression is taking place simultaneously with the attempts, which began more than a year ago, to solve the crisis in Central America by peaceful means, through the efforts and,,initiatives of the Contadora Group. These efforts and initiatives are based on under- standing and on principles which, if they were allowed to be implemented, would restore to the region sta- bility, peaceful coexistence and co-operation between the States thereof. Those principles would also recog- nize that the States of the region are entitled to self- determination and. to pluralism based on the right of peoplesto choose their social and economic systems in full freedom, without any external pressure or inter- vention. 93. Unfortunately, however,, despite all the effo,rts exerted‘ by the Contadora Group, despite all the agreements approved by all parties in Central America, we are ‘firmly convinced from what is taking place on the scene that the United,States is doing everything possible to place obstacles in the path of peaceful means. Indeed, it is striving to destroythem from their very inception; it is trying to,concentrate on the use of military force in order to undermine the independence of the countries of central America, with Nicaragua at 10 the forefront. Nicaragua has chosen a democratic po- litical system, ensuring economic and social develop- ment in the interest of all the people of the country, without discrimination. It seems, however, that the policy of the revolutionary regime of Nicaragua con- flicts with so-called American interests and that Nic- aragua’s non-alignment is contradictory with the aims of the expanding American hegemony and the imposi- tion of this hegemony on all the countries of the region, 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the political situation in Central America, specifically the conflict between Nicaragua and the United States. The language used is critical of the US's actions and highlights the efforts of the Contadora Group to find a peaceful solution. The text also touches on the principles of self-determination, pluralism, and non-alignment. Given the focus on political tensions and the critique of US policy, it is likely that the category is related to international relations or politics.

**Category**
International relations