Camila Rojas, Author at No cure Magazine

Bahrain: finance CSR cases expanding inclusion and household financial education

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Bahrain Banking CSR: Driving Financial Inclusion & Education

Camila RojasResponsabilidad social

Bahrain has emerged as a compact yet influential financial center in the Gulf, blending a mature banking landscape, a regulator known for early fintech adoption, and a supportive network of development agencies. This combination opens space for corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs that move beyond simple philanthropy by actively promoting financial inclusion and strengthening household financial skills. Financial inclusion in Bahrain stems from three core advantages: widespread digital and mobile usage, a concentrated presence of retail banks and insurers, and proactive public institutions (including development banks and labor-support bodies) that connect financial services with social policy.Regulatory and institutional enablersCentral and…

Meet the trusted diplomat tasked with turning the US-backed ceasefire into peace for Gaza

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US-Backed Gaza Ceasefire: Meet the Peace Envoy

Camila RojasInternacional

Bulgaria’s Nickolay Mladenov, a veteran diplomat, has stepped into one of the most demanding roles of his career: supervising the sensitive rollout of a US‑brokered initiative aimed at stabilizing Gaza and shaping its governance. His background, network, and standing will face significant scrutiny as he maneuvers through the region’s intricate political landscape.Mladenov’s path to this moment has unfolded over several decades of diplomatic work. In the early stages of his career, he assumed prominent roles within Bulgaria’s government, serving as defense minister at 37 and later taking on the position of foreign minister. His global portfolio broadened through his service…

Brussels, in Belgium: How EU regulation shapes product strategy and market entry

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Product Strategy & Market Entry: The EU Regulatory Impact (Brussels)

Camila RojasEconomía

Brussels serves not only as a prime commercial gateway to the Benelux region but also as Europe’s regulatory nerve center, hosting the European Commission, the Council, and a substantial seat of the European Parliament. This dense policy ecosystem requires companies crafting products for Europe to view regulatory strategy as an essential business function. This article outlines how EU rules influence product planning and market entry, offering concrete steps, illustrations, and practical advice for organizations using Brussels and Belgium as their launchpad into the European market.Why Brussels matters for regulatory-driven market strategyProximity to policy and standards development: Brussels is home to…

Trump and northeastern governors push for massive electricity auction to make tech giants defray costs

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Tech Giants’ Electricity Costs: Trump and Northeastern Governors Propose Massive Auction

Camila RojasEconomía

As electricity demand accelerates across the United States, a new proposal has placed the energy consumption of large technology companies at the center of a broader debate about infrastructure, affordability and responsibility. What began as a technical discussion about grid capacity has evolved into a political and economic question with nationwide implications.The administration of Donald Trump, together with a coalition of northeastern state governors, has urged PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest power grid operator, to consider arranging a dedicated electricity auction to secure new long-term energy resources while shifting more of the financial burden to the technology companies whose rapidly…

Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs

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Why Venezuela’s Resources Matter to America

Camila RojasInternacional

Venezuela’s vast natural wealth has once again entered Washington’s strategic calculations. Beyond oil, the country’s potential mineral resources are being framed as assets of national importance, even as experts warn that turning ambition into reality would be far more complex than political rhetoric suggests.When Donald Trump announced that U.S. companies would be allowed to tap into Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, the spotlight swiftly broadened far beyond petroleum, and policy discussions increasingly began to encompass minerals, metals, and even rare earth elements thought to lie beneath Venezuelan territory, resources considered vital across sectors such as defense, aerospace, clean energy, and consumer…