text: maintenance of peace and security should be accorded by the nations which, as we know, have sought to act in this affair that is causing such distress to all the countries of the world. 246. The Government of Guatemala wishes to reaffirm its solidarity with its sister, the Argentine Republic, as it has done before, and with the noble purpose of its Government to safeguard the territorial integrity of the Argentine nation. 247. It is inconceivable that the colonialist system, which is fortunately in its death throes throughout the world, including our continent, should have sprung to life, allowing a colonialist empire to impose its interests upon our America to the detriment of a Latin American country, whose right to sovereignty over the full extent of its territory has been internationally recognized. 248. We believe that this matter should bi dealt with through negotiations so that the vast majority of the States that make up this international kommu- nity can maintain their faith and belief that interna- tional justice lives and prevails, even when what is at stake are the interests of great Powers which seek to impose their will by means of their military niight. 249. If this does not come about, Latin America will continue to believe that this action against Argen- tina is a serious threat also to it and shakes confidence in the rest of the world among those who might suffer similar treatment if an attempt were made to subject them to similar circumstances. 250, The Government of Guatemala, thrc?ugh me, expresses its confidence in this important body and its conviction that, in the face of the situation created by the breaking off of negotiations, it will fulfil its lofty mission effectively and efficiently, by finding 01 encouraging the parties to find a peaceful and just 
analysis: The text appears to be a diplomatic statement addressing an international conflict, specifically the Falklands War between Argentina and the United Kingdom. The language used emphasizes the importance of international cooperation, justice, and the protection of sovereignty. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or scientific issues.