provide economic and financial assistance to our enemies. 107. In conclusion, we must support Nicaragua’s appeal to the Governments of the world to give the people of Nicaragua the necessary technical and miftary means to defend itself against the State terrorism unleashed by the United States against the people and the Government of Nicaragua. We are -12 convinced that peace will not be restored to Central America until the United States takes its hands off that region and stops its intervention. 108. Mr. CHAMORRO MORA (Nicaragua) [inter- pret&ion from Spanish]: My Government decided to request the convening of this lofty body in the light of the grave escalation that has taken place in the past few weeks as a result of the acts of aggression waged against my country by a great Power-a permanent member of this Council-in a dirty undeclared but open war. We did so in order fundamentally to denounce the new aspects of this aggression, involving mainly the mining of our ports, in violation of the principles of the Charter, the norms of international law and free international trade and navigation. 109. That is why I wish to take this occasion to put clearly on record the gravity of this situation, which with each passing day is being aggravated as this great Power, the United States of America, seeks to press on recklessly towards its ultimate objective, which, by its own admission, is the overthrow of the people’s Sandinist revolution. I wish also to take this occasion also to refer to certain comments made by some prominent politicians, not just in the United States but also in other countries. 110. With regard to the various acts of aggression, on 28 March the Panamanian ship Homin No. 7 was attacked by Piraiia speed-boats from Honduras, using 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the political and military situation in Nicaragua, with the speaker criticizing the United States for its actions against the country. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is from a political or governmental context. The speaker is calling for economic and financial assistance to be provided to Nicaragua, which suggests that the country is facing economic difficulties as a result of the conflict.

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