text: 34,000. we are also achieving the removal of all weapons that have been in civilian hands, burying under concrete over 18,000 rifles which belonged to Political forces. We are pushing hard to conclude negotiations concerning the limitation of military arms and personnel. Nicaragua's success in disarmament has Set an example by destroying weapons such as those 1 today presented to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. We view as a constructive step for all humanity the disarmament agreements which have been reached between the United States and the Soviet Union. But there is something more. Today I should like to proclaim democracy as the heritage of all mankind. None the less, we must be deeply concerned with what it would mean to lose the birth of democracy in Nicaragua, which has already cost so much, because it has been an important step towards peace and stability throughout all of Central America. Were we to lose peace and not consolidate our democracy, we would be erasing one of the great conquests of America. Therefore, from this rostrum, I call upon all democracies the world over to commit themselves to the cause of Nicaraguan democracy. In these five months of our new Government, our people have experienced unprecedented liberty and respect for human rights. In Nicaragua, the people are 1 no longer afraid to live in their homeland. In Nicaragua, they are no longer i, 1 I afraid to work. In Nicaragua, they are no longer afraid of criticizing their i BHS/gt A/45/PV.10 18-20 B (President Barrios de Chamorro) , Government. There is no longer any fear to produce. Small farmers, manufacturers ,j i 1 and merchants, all are free to buy and sell their products freely in the marketplace. Parents no longer fear for their childrens' lives. In Nicaragua, 
analysis: The text appears to be a speech by President Barrios de Chamorro of Nicaragua, focusing on the country's democratization process and the progress made in disarmament. The speech highlights the achievements of the new government in promoting liberty, human rights, and economic freedom. While there are mentions of economic activities such as trade and production, the main emphasis is on the political and social aspects of the country's development.