Houssay and Rail1 Prebish. It is a generous country which since its foundation has opened its arms like a mother to take to its breast Frenchmen, Belgians. Dutchmen, Scandinavians, who had fled from the conflicts and problems of the old world in search of a new land. It welcomed Spaniards and Italians who, stricken by poverty at home, emigrated to America, and the English themselves, who became prosperous farmers and ranchers. Argentina offered them all refuge, a new life. an Argentine name and all the prospects of a future in America. It is against that land that Europe has now decreed its economic sanctions. What a world we are living in! 164. The Bolivian Government appeals, in this lofty setting, for peace; it appeals to the civilized conscience of the European peoples-including those of the United Kingdom-who in the past contributed positively to the formation of the cultural make-up of a young America and who today, because of the unacceptable stubborn determination to maintain a colonial enclave, are on the point of causing a grave and lasting breach in relations between Europe and America. 165. The time has come to end this senseless conflict, in which Great Britain’s imperial hankerings threaten to separate permanently a Europe and an America which up to now have lived in peace, co- operation and mutual benefit. 166. Why, after striking its flag in India and in so many former colonies in Africa, is the London Gov- ernment persisting in seeking sovereignty over some Argentine islands at the far ends of the earth? 167. We listened with amazement also to the fal- lacious argument that Argentine forces must be with- drawn and that it is not possible to recognize Argentine sovereignty over the Malvinas “because aggression cannot be rewarded”. We agree: no aggression must 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a plea from the Bolivian Government, addressing the conflict between Europe and America, specifically the UK, over the sovereignty of the Malvinas islands. The text emphasizes the historical context of immigration and cooperation between the two continents and urges an end to the conflict, citing the potential for a "grave and lasting breach" in relations. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on international politics and relations.

**Category**
International trade, Culture