text: (Signed) Roberto FLORES BERMUDEZ Permanent Representative Permanent Mission ofHonduras to theUnited Nations /... Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld LibraryA/ 44/ 964 Engli sh Page 2 ANNEX Declaration bv the Cent.ra1 Anerican Governments concerninq the events in the fraternal Republic of Nicaraqua, adopted on 10 Julv 19 90 In response to the seriotts events taking place iu the fraternal Republic of Nicaragua, the Governments of costa Rica, Er salvador, Guatemala and Honduras have agreed to issue the following DECLARATION I. They express their concern at the viofent turn evencs have taken in Nicaragua as a result of the general strike proclaimed in recent days which has Led to paralysis of the country, to confroatatioDs betrr'een different groups and, regrettably, to loss of human life. IL They note with profound concern that this movenent constitutes a threat to the nascent process of democratic institution-bui lding and national reconciliatio! that emerged fron the recent electsions in which the Nicaraguan people gave perfectly clear expression to it6 political wil.1. IIL They state that, in conformity vith the Esquipulas II peace procedure signeal by the forner President of Nicaragua and backed by atl political and social forces in that frat.ernal country, the CeDtral. AmericaD peoptes have opted for dialogue andpolitical negotiations as the appropriate means of bringing about national reconciliation and democrati z ation. IV. In this seDse, they reiterate their firm and resolute support for the constitutional Government of the Republic of Nicaragua under the presidency of I{er Excellency Mrs. Violeta Barrios de Chamorro. V. They urge the various sectors of Nicaraguan society to abandon the violent attitudes lthich have 1ed to this distressing sltuation and to contribute effectively to the creation of a climate which wil.l make possible a negoeiated solution to the present crisis and. the strengthening of democracy in that country.
analysis: This text appears to be a declaration from the Central American governments (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras) regarding the events in Nicaragua. The document expresses concern about the violent events, loss of human life, and the threat to democratic institution-building and national reconciliation. The declaration also reaffirms support for the constitutional government of Nicaragua and urges various sectors of society to abandon violent attitudes and contribute to a negotiated solution. Given the political and conflict-related content, it seems likely that the most fitting category is related to international relations or politics.