which was certainly not the case for the heavily indebted developing countries, and still less the case for the Latin American countries. When the democratic Governments of heavily indebted developing countries asked for economic co-operation to enable their peoples genuinely to enjoy their economic rights, it did not mean that they had assigned economic and social rights priority over civil and political rights; on the contrary, the facts showed that, despite their meagre resources, despite the enormous burden of debt servicing, despite the scourge of terrorism and drug trafficking, the countries of Latin America respected the rule of law, freedom, political pluralism, trade union rights and freedom of opinion, and held regular and honest elections. 47. Why did the developing countries of Latin America still wish to preserve democracy in spite of their economic difficulties? It was because the political class and the people of Latin America and other democracies were convinced that trying to ensure the survival of the people and the satisfaction of its basic needs without being concerned about civil and political freedoms was an option which would not withstand the test of history, as recent events in Central and Eastern Europe had shown. In the modem world, the indivisibility of political and economic rights was self-evident. It was therefore no coincidence that the united Nations General Assembly had adopted the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights on the same day and in the same resolution. 48. The indivisibility and interdependence of human rights had one essential aspect which should not be forgotten: the link between the economy and the individual, the human person. The Charter of the United Nations and all the international hvunan rights instruments recognized the primacy of the human 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the relationship between economic development and human rights, particularly in the context of heavily indebted developing countries and Latin America. It highlights the importance of preserving democracy and civil and political freedoms despite economic difficulties, and emphasizes the indivisibility of economic, social, and cultural rights and civil and political rights. The text also references international instruments and the United Nations Charter, indicating a focus on international relations and human rights.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education