UN Security Council meeting in New York City concerning anti-Communist invasion of Guatemala

The UN Security Council convened to address the armed invasion of Guatemala by anti-communist rebels. Guatemala's delegate, Dr. Eduardo Castillo Arriola, condemned the invasion as illegitimate aggression, implicating US involvement. The geopolitical tension heightened due to Guatemala's arms purchase from the Iron Curtain. The US and Soviet Union clashed, with the Soviet vetoing a resolution to refer the issue to the Organization of American States. A French resolution calling for peace was unanimously approved, leaving the world to anticipate further developments.

What was the main reason for the United Nations Security Council's emergency meeting?

• A natural disaster in Guatemala

• A trade dispute between Guatemala and Honduras

• A diplomatic visit from the Soviet Union

• An armed invasion of Guatemala by anti-communist forces

Which countries were accused of hosting the invading forces against Guatemala?

• El Salvador and Costa Rica

• Honduras and Nicaragua

• Mexico and Belize

• Panama and Colombia

What recent action by Guatemala caused concern in Latin America?

• Its economic sanctions against neighboring countries

• Its alliance with the Soviet Union

• Its withdrawal from the United Nations

• Its purchase of arms from behind the Iron Curtain

What was the outcome of the Soviet Union's vote on the Brazilian-Colombian resolution?

• The resolution was withdrawn

• The resolution was amended and passed

• The resolution was vetoed by the Soviet Union

• The resolution was passed unanimously

What did the French resolution call for in response to the situation in Guatemala?

• Termination of actions likely to cause bloodshed

• Immediate military intervention

• Economic sanctions against Guatemala

• Support for the Guatemalan government