merous, thus gravely undermining peace and stability in that country. It is becoming increasingly clear that the ultimate object of these bands, and of their external masters who provide them with material, financial and military support, is to bring down the legitimate Gov- ernment of Nicaragua by military’means. Thus, lately they have not only intensified their assault against the Sandinist Government, but have also adopted new and more hideous methods, threatening Nicaragua’s ter- ritorial integrity, political independence and sover- eignty. These new methods include the mining of that country% territorial waters, the threat of naval block- ade of its coast, and the organization of air raids against both military and economic targets. 53. We must observe with concern that some of the recently introduced methods of aggression are not only resulting in extremely high casualties among civilian populations and causing even greater destabilization of the economy of Nicaragua, but are also seriously endangering international navigation in the whole region. As members of the Council know, incidents resulting in the disruption of maritime traffic have already been reported, and some of them have resulted in injury to innocent seamen, not only from Nicaragua, but from other countries as well. 54. This Council, charged with the primary responsi- bility for international peace and security, must express its grave concern at the deteriorating Central American situation, now seriously threatening regional stability. It must call upon those responsible for the violation of international law to’desist from their injurious activities and to observe strictly the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations requiring all the members of the international community to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or ‘political independence of other States. The Council must also demand the strictest 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a formal statement or resolution from an international organization, likely the United Nations, addressing the situation in Nicaragua. It mentions the violation of international law, the threat to regional stability, and the impact on civilian populations, economy, and international navigation. These concerns seem to be centered around the political and security aspects of the situation, rather than economic development, natural resources, or social issues.

**Category**
International Relations, Security