Nicaragua-Honduras border dispute

Nicaragua and Honduras called on the highest court of the United Nations to hear their case of a maritime dispute that almost started a war in 1999. The land being disputed is a Carribbean area that is rich in fish and could possibly have oil and natural gas reserves. Nicaragua maintains that its maritime border extends to 17 degrees north latitude, while Honduras claims its maritime border begins at 15 degrees north latitude. The two countries have been enemies for a long time, especially since the 1980s when the United States offered assistance to the Honduras military to help fight Nicaragua's Marxist government. While relations are still strained between the two countries, the hope is that at the end of this case the two countries will both come out with some kind of gain.

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