Julia Huesa

CFR Staff

Julia Huesa

Research Associate, Latin America

Julia Huesa is a research associate for Latin America 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

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

Lebanon

What Is Hezbollah?

The Iran-backed Shiite militia was considered the most powerful non-state group in the Middle East, but an Israeli military campaign against Hezbollah in 2024 has considerably weakened it.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors October 29, 2024

United States

U.S. Disaster Relief at Home and Abroad

The U.S. government responds to scores of disasters each year in coordination with foreign, state, and local partners, but more frequent and severe storms, fires, and floods are straining resources.

Backgrounder by Diana Roy, Amelia Cheatham and Rocio Cara Labrador October 23, 2024

Latin America

Can Amazon Countries Save the Rain Forest?

The Amazon Rainforest plays a critical role in global climate health, but accelerating deforestation continues to raise alarm. How are the region’s governments responding?

Backgrounder by Diana Roy October 22, 2024

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