text: countries as an altcrnativc sourcc’ofmiliti~ry supplies and ;I market for South Americnn exports. ;I trend that had been under way in recent years anyway. 18 “Washington’s backing for Britain is already being regarded in Latin America in racial terms. with the ’ Anglo-American-Europeans’ being seen ;IS con- temptuous of ‘Latins , and this could increase hostil- ity toward the United States in the hemisphere.“* 20 I. That is the assessment of United States officials, according to The N~II* YOI% Tinws. Further on. the article states: “It was recognized, an official said recently, that the United States would pay a price in its relations with the Latin Americans for siding with Britain and offering military assistance, ” ‘We were prepared to pay those costs,’ he said. ‘It was our judgment that if you compromised prin- ciples, the costs would be far greater.’ “+ 202. Those costs are high-politically, socially, psychologically and culturally. Here it says that a major effort has to be made to open new markets fat Latin Americans so that there can be more mature relations and dialogue can begin. 203. As I said yesterday [i&I.], there is a failure to appreciate the cultural values of Latin America and Latin Americans. 204. But this invasion, this loss of life, this aggres- sion against the people of Argentina, which is aggres- sion against Latin America, is taking place in a form which, although it is being told here-in this article, by United States officials-is not being said publicly; the truth is that it has been told to the press, and has leaked out, 205. According to Tlw NCJII* York Tims article: “Aware of the implications of a pro-British pol- icy, the Administration has sought to limit its public support of the British position. Its repeated public 
analysis: The text discusses the political implications of the United States' support for Britain in the Falklands War, highlighting the potential negative impact on US relations with Latin America. The article mentions the need to open new markets and promote dialogue with Latin Americans, suggesting that economic and cultural factors are at play. However, the primary focus is on international politics and diplomacy rather than specific economic or social issues.