permitting me to address it at such a difficult time, in which two friendly countries. one extra-continental and the other belonging to Latin America, find them- selves in open conflict within the framework of the American continent over the Malvinas Islands. 107. We should like to state that El Salvador’s posi- tion has been and still is that the Malvinas Islands belong within the territorial jurisdiction of the Argen- tine Republic and that. consequently, Argentina should exercise sovereignty over them. This position has been reiterated by El Salvador both in the region:rl body, GAS, and in this world Organization, the United Nations. 108. Thus for US it is a problem that comes under the heading of decolonizntion, and we therefore con- IO sider that the colonial redoubt in the American hemi- sphere should cease to exist. 109. From this standpoint, the dc .ji/c’tc~ occupation carried out by the Argentine Republic on 2 April is in accordance with its dr,ir/,-0 title. We cannot accept the idea that an occupation resulting from a usurpa- tion carried out in 1833 by the United Kingdom in the Malvinas Islands should give rise to any lawful claim to them. Indeed, the claim of the Argentine Republic to the Malvinas Islands is an intrinsic right inherent in Argentina’s act of gaining independence from the metropolitan country. Therefore, Argentina has inherent rights and it is not legally possible for any Power to deny those sovereign rights, which are essen- tially imprescriptible. I IO. Chronologically, we are in the presence of two dr ,firtsto events: the first taking place in the last century when Great Britain forcibly occupied the Mal- vinas Islands, and the second on 2 April of this year. I1 1. It is in the light of these circumstances that 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or declaration from El Salvador regarding the conflict over the Malvinas Islands between Argentina and the United Kingdom. The language used suggests a strong stance in support of Argentina's claim to the islands, citing historical and legal arguments. The text does not mention economic, environmental, or social issues related to the conflict, but rather focuses on the political and territorial aspects.

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