Julia Huesa

CFR Staff

Julia Huesa

Special Assistant and Research Associate to the Senior Vice President, Director of Studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg Chair

Julia Huesa is the special assistant and research associate to the senior vice president, director of studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg chair at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Before joining CFR, she worked as a legal analyst at Pollock Cohen LLP, a plaintiff-side impact litigation firm. She holds a BA in social studies from Harvard College.

China Strategy Initiative

China in Latin America: November 2024

This month, Peru and Brazil hosted the APEC and G20 leaders' summits, respectively, where Chinese President Xi Jinping met with a host of Latin American leaders. During the APEC summit, Peru and China unveiled the Port of Chancay and signed an upgraded free trade agreement. Trump's re-election could result in increased U.S. attention on Chinese engagement with Latin America. The United States and Canada scrutinize Chinese investment in Mexico with the 2026 USMCA review looming.

Article by Steven Holmes and Julia Huesa November 26, 2024 China Strategy Initiative
China Strategy Initiative

China in Latin America: October 2024

This month, Argentina’s President Javier Milei changed tack on China, announcing plans for a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Colombia resolved to join the BRI and Brazil backed out. Mexico explored incentives for companies shifting their supply chains from China, and tariffs on low-cost products from Chinese e-commerce platforms.

Article by Julia Huesa and Steven Holmes November 1, 2024 China Strategy Initiative
China

China in Latin America: September 2024

This month, China’s engagement with Latin America primarily focused on trade and investment, highlighted by Brazil’s announcement of an interministerial working group to explore the South American country’s entry into China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Article by Steven Holmes and Julia Huesa September 27, 2024 China Strategy Initiative
Venezuela

Will Maduro Hold on to Power in Venezuela’s 2024 Election?

The closely watched elections on July 28 will determine whether incumbent President Nicolás Maduro wins a third term or allows a democratic transition.

Expert Brief by Shannon K. O'Neil and Julia Huesa July 16, 2024 Latin America Studies Program

Latin America

Mercosur: South America’s Fractious Trade Bloc

Three decades after its founding, Latin America’s largest trade bloc continues to seek new global agreements. The recent conclusion of a deal with the European Union could help, but it faces roadblocks.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors December 12, 2024

Trade

What Are Tariffs?

U.S. Presidents Trump and Biden have both turned to tariffs to support local industries amid economic confrontation with China. Here’s how these taxes work and how they’ve been used historically.

Backgrounder by Andrew Chatzky, Anshu Siripurapu and Noah Berman November 26, 2024 Renewing America

International Criminal Court

The Role of the ICC

The International Criminal Court was created to bring justice to the world’s worst war criminals, but debate over the court still rages.

Backgrounder by Claire Klobucista and Mariel Ferragamo November 22, 2024

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