The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to adjudicate a high-stakes territorial dispute involving Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras over the sovereignty of the Sapodilla Islands in the Gulf of Honduras. This legal confrontation underscores the complexities of international law, historical claims, and geopolitical interests. Guatemala asserts its stake in the islands, citing overlapping territorial claims with Belize, while Honduras challenges the validity of Guatemala’s legal interest, arguing it lacks specificity and precision. The case hinges on Article 62 of the ICJ Statute, which requires a well-established legal interest for intervention. Professor Carlos Jiménez Piernas, Legal Counsel for Honduras, emphasized that Guatemala’s claims are not substantiated by the court’s jurisprudence. The outcome of this case will not only determine the fate of the Sapodilla Islands but also set a precedent for resolving disputes where history, geography, and law intersect. The ICJ’s decision will address a fundamental question: in an era of blurred borders, how do nations define and defend their sovereignty?