that the United Kingdom persists in its rash venture of trying by force to reimpose on our continent an obsolete colonial system. As we have so often said, that action is an aggression which that country has attempted to pass off as self-defence. That con- cept is completely at variance with the spirit of the times. We cannot accept that the concept of self- defence can be used as a pretext for actions designed to reimpose colonialism in our region or to maintain colonialism in Latin America. 25. Our own experience has shown, as we have so often said, that no form of colonialism will last 150 years in Latin America and that no Latin American would endure it, and the Argentines have proved as much. We are faced with this conflict precisely because this is what can be expected when peoples lose patience and colonial Powers run out of excuses. 26. My delegation simply wishes to repeat that we have taken the step of submitting this draft resolution in the hope that it can be voted on this afternoon, in view of the urgent nature of the action which we are asking the Council to take. 27. We have already said that we were placing a very heavy burden on the shoulders of the Secretary- General and that we fully trusted in his experience and abilities. Unfortunately, his efforts have been hampered by the lack of co-operation from one of the parties, which should have co-operated in ensuring the success of the Secretary-General’s efforts, The Secretary-General has reported to us on what he has done, although he has not, of course, been able to give us the full details, but I believe there would be no point in dwelling on those details. 28. My delegation wishes to appeal to the members 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement from a country or organization, discussing a conflict or dispute over colonialism and self-defense. It mentions the United Kingdom, the Secretary-General, and the Latin American region, suggesting that the issue is related to international relations and global politics.

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