7 strated that the Sandinistu movement. representing the aspirations of the people of that strife-torn coun- try. had nlready been labeled an enemy even before the attainment of statehood. Suffice it to say that hnd that action been implemented, it would have left the proud. war-weary people of Nicaragua with no option but to die in defence of their motherland. since the indomitable spirit that had sustained them and had won for them their humanity and dignity could nevel have been suppressed. It was out of that realizntion that an effective and meaningful dialogue between the Sandinista Government and the Carter Adminis- tration. aimed at rend.justing and improving relations between the two countries. became possible. 76. It is indeed regrettable that that dialogue and that tolerance of the Sandinista Government have not been maintained by the new Administration in Wash- ington. Apart from lhe evidence supplied by Com- mander Daniel Ortegn Snilvedr>i. the Co-ordinator of the Governing Juntcl of National Reconstruction of Nic;iri\gu:l. in his statement in the Council on 25 March [2.Wth 111oc tin,cJ 1. there have been other reports delding with the examination of various options for use in Nic>~r:~gui~. among them one providing for A block- ade or an invasion for which appropriations of several millions are reported to have been made. Those reports have not been denied by senior officials in Washington, nor has the intent-namely. the destabilization 01 destruction of the Nicaraguan Government-been refuted. Evidence ostensibly showing the extent of the Nicaraguan menace has also been produced. evidence that includes aerittl reconnaissance photos to prove that the Nicaraguan military forces are being expanded. Needless to say. the taking of those photographs constituted a flagrant act of aggression, since such flights hod knowingly violated the ilerial space of LI trovercign State. It is also worth noting that the evi- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or analysis of the situation in Nicaragua, discussing the actions of the Sandinista government and the United States government. It mentions the labeling of the Sandinista movement as an enemy, the importance of dialogue and tolerance, and the reports of military aggression and invasion. The text does not seem to be related to economic development, natural resources, or any other specific sector, but rather focuses on the political and international relations aspects.

**Category**
International relations, Politics