hodies of the mercenaries killed, ahout 10 in all, were moved into Honduran territory. The Government of Nicaraqua note8 with concern that the Honduran authocitiQR have failed to adopt the urqent measures called ear today by the Government of Nicaraqua in its note No, 142, in which it alerted the Government of HonduraR to the presence of a mercenary force of 70 armed men in Honduran territory, stationed in the sector of la Chamuecada, 30 kilometres north-east of Somotillo. Once aqain the Government of Nicaraqua must proteet in the etronqeat and moRt catcqor ical terms at these developmente. Althouqh they have already heen hrouqht to your attention, they have failed to arouae the interest of the Honduran a?lthorit iee. Once aqain Nicarnqua urqes the Government of Honduras not to fall into the trap set by the United States Government an it eeekft to promote conflict. hetween two fraternal peoplee throuqh incidenta nuch ae the one deacrihed and thone which occurred on 13 September. Accordinqly, Nicaraqua aqain streRs*s the imperative need to aqree on effective and lasting mechanisms alonq the common border, on the haeie of the eetahliehment of joint patrol forces that would make it possible to rentore peace and eliminate once and for all the danqaro posed hv the presence on Honduran soil of irteqular forces workinq fat the United States Government, Victor Huqo TINOCO Actinq Minister for Foreiqn AffalrR --s-s r“ .‘.V ,... . - . r,., ..I... b 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic communication between the governments of Nicaragua and Honduras, discussing the presence of a mercenary force on Honduran soil and the potential for conflict between the two nations. The language used is formal and serious, indicating a high level of importance. The content of the text does not appear to be related to economic development, natural resources, agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
International Relations