Countries, held at New Delhi a year ago. In their analy- sis of the situation in Central America, the Caribbean and the South Atlantic, the heads of State or Govem- ment observed that Central America was going through a political, social and economic crisis mainly because of the traditional structures of repressive power and national economic structures that encourage poverty, inequality and suffering; which, in turn, have been aggravated by intervention and interference in the activities of the countries of the region since the last century. 29. That analysis was unanimously supported by the international community, with the exception of one of its members, and not the least important: the United States of America, whose viewpoint was expressed recently by the President, according to The New York Times of 20 March 1984, to the effect that the problem of Central America was “a power play by Cuba and fhe Soviet Union, pure and simple”.* 30. It is most disturbing to see at that high level so subjective an analysis of a situation so dangerous for international peace and security. It was particularly upsetting, in that it seemed to be the answer given to President Francois Mitterand, who, speaking coura- geously and objectively of revolutions in the third world, said, according to The New York Times of 22 March: “Their roots lie deep in the legacy of the past. Thus, the peoples of Central America have a long his- tory marked by military oppression, social inequality and the confiscation of economic resources and political power by a few. Today, each of them must be allowed to find its own path toward greaterjustice, greater democracy and greater independence and must be allowed to do so without interference or manipulation.“* Such truths could spring from no better source than such a frank and true ally of the United States. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a press release from a government or international organization, discussing the political, social, and economic situation in Central America. It mentions the crisis in the region, the role of external interference, and the need for the countries to find their own path towards greater justice, democracy, and independence. The text does not mention specific economic or environmental issues, but rather focuses on the broader political and social context.

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