to heighten tensions in the region and hinder the peace efforts of the Contadora Group, Noting also with deep concern the mining of the main ports of Nicaragua, 1. Condemns and calls for an immediate end to the mining of the main ports of Nicaragua, which has caused the loss of Nicaraguan lives and injuries to nationals of other countries as well as material damage, serious disruption to its economy and the hampering of free navigation and commerce, thereby violating international law8 / . . . S/16270/Add.13 English Page 3 2. Affirms, the right of free navigation and commerce in international waters and calls on all States to respect this right by refraining from any action which would impede the exercise of this right in the waters of the region; 3. Reaffirms the right of Nicaragua and of all the countries of the region to live in peace and security and to determine their own future free from all foreign interference and intervention; 4. Calls on al.1 States to refrain from carrying out, supporting or promoting any type of military action against any State of the region as well as any other action that hinders the peace objectives of the Contadora Group; 5. Expresses its firm support to the Contadora Group for the efforts it has so far carried out and urges it to intensify these efforts on an immediate basis1 6. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council informed of the development of the situation and of the implementation of the present resolution; 7. Decides to remain seized of the matter. The Security Council then voted on the draft resolution (S/16463), which received 13 votes in favour to 1 against (United States of America), with 1 abstention (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), and was not 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a resolution by the United Nations Security Council addressing the mining of the main ports of Nicaragua, which has led to various consequences such as loss of lives, injuries, and economic disruption. The resolution condemns the mining, calls for its cessation, and emphasizes the importance of free navigation and commerce. It also reaffirms the right of Nicaragua and other countries in the region to live in peace and security, and supports the Contadora Group's efforts to promote peace in the region. Given the focus on the mining of ports and the impact on the economy and security of the region, I hypothesize that the most fitting category is International trade and Transport and communication.

**Category**
International trade, Transport and communication