the territory of the islands. 119. Thot British obstinacy and prevurication--a combination of imperialist haughtiness and ninotcenth- century arrogance that so singularly characterizes the present Government of the United Kingdom-finally led to the aggression that today so poignantly affects the world and is shattering peace and security in the Americas. 140. That action means a flagrant violation of the most basic principles of international law. of the Charter of the United Nations and of the terms of Security Council resolution 502 (1982). which was sponsored by the United Kingdom itself. It further implies an attempt to return to the obsolete stage of gunboat diplomacy and colonial methods that are unacceptable in our era. 141. At a time when in every part of the world there is an increasing demand that there be no break in the negotiating process with regard to the Mal- vinas, the British Government. with the shameless support of North American imperialism, is seeking to seize by force that which by law does not belong to it. Cuba repudiates this intolerable aggression and reiterates its solidarity with the Argentine people. who are fighting to defend their sovereignty. 142. As was stated in the I May declaration of the Revolutionury Government of Cuba: “The total hypocrisy of the so-called inter-Amer- icnn system forged by the United States imperialists to serve their own interests is revealed now when, after a direct attack of which a country of Latin America is the victim, the North American Govern- ment *joins the aggressors and offers them its unre- stricted military and political support. The true nature of the Inter-American Treaty of Rcciprocnl Assistance is thus laid bare and. once again. the peoples of Latin America and the Carribbeun are made aware of who their historical enemy is.” 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a political statement or declaration, likely from the Cuban government, condemning the British aggression towards the Malvinas Islands (Falkland Islands) and expressing solidarity with Argentina. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues related to the conflict, but rather focuses on the political and international implications of the situation.

**Category**
International relations, Politics