Belize has taken a proactive stance at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), urging the court to expedite and coordinate hearings on two intertwined territorial disputes. The first involves Guatemala’s longstanding claim over Belizean territory, while the second centers on Honduras’ recent assertion of rights over the Sapodilla Cayes. Notably, Honduras only raised its claim in 1981, following the collapse of the Heads of Agreement talks between the UK and Guatemala. Despite this, Honduras has largely left its claim dormant and chose not to intervene in the ongoing Guatemala-Belize case. Belize’s legal team, led by Ben Juratowitch, KC, argues that holding the hearings back-to-back would allow the ICJ to address both disputes comprehensively, potentially leading to a complete resolution. However, questions remain about how overlapping arguments and Honduras’ push for traditional fishing rights might complicate the proceedings. Belize and Guatemala have found common ground on several points, including the timing of Honduras’ claim and its lack of intervention. The ICJ’s approach will be crucial in determining whether Belize’s strategy succeeds in achieving a clear and final resolution.