Author: Mauricio Ruiz

Mauricio Ruiz

Mauricio Ruiz is a writer and journalist who has lived in the US, Belgium, Mexico and Norway. He's been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize and Myriad Editions Competition in the UK, as well as the Fish Short Story Prize in Ireland. His work has appeared in Electric Literature, The Rumpus, River Teeth, Literal Magazine, among others. He has received fellowships from OMI Writers in New York, and from the Three Seas Council in Rhodes. His second book, Silencios al sur, was published in early 2017.

“I see the rise of nationalism as something positive” — Steve Bannon at the Eurasian Media Forum in Kazakhstan

27 May 201927 May 2019 Mauricio Ruiz

For Steve Bannon the days of the political elites in Europe are over. “In Europe by Sunday night early morning

European Union In focus Norway Travel Pulse

2019 European Green Capital: What Oslo is doing to cut emissions by 95% in 2030

21 May 2019 Mauricio Ruiz

For a period of my life in my late twenties, back when I had to sit on sales calls and

Diplomatic Bag Economics In focus Kazakhstan News

Astana Economic Forum 2019: World Leaders gather in Kazakhstan to address current economic challenges

18 May 201920 May 2019 Mauricio Ruiz

“As the great Kazakh poet, Abay, once said, ‘While walking slowly, stride confidently,” the IMF’s Managing Director, Christine Lagarde, stated

Diplomatic Bag In focus Kazakhstan News Opinion

EU to Remain an Important Strategic Partner for Kazakhstan After Election

15 May 2019 Mauricio Ruiz

Kazakhstan’s presidential election in June is an important milestone in the country’s democratic development. This was highlighted by Kazakhstan’s ambassador

In focus Lifestyle Portugal

The Best of Portugal 2019: A feast of flavors in Brussels

6 May 20196 May 2019 Mauricio Ruiz

Surrounded by the lines of old chestnut trees at the Cinquentenaire Park in Brussels, the 7th edition of “The Best

In focus Nature Norway Travel Pulse

Discovering the beauty of the West Coast of Norway

24 April 201927 April 2019 Mauricio Ruiz

On the train I sat back and surrendered to the view outside: it took my breath away a second time.

Belgium Cult'Art Flanders History In focus

On a day like this in 1943 an 11-year-old boy jumped from a train in Belgium and escaped deportation to Auschwitz

19 April 201919 April 2019 Mauricio Ruiz

In the autumn of 1928 George Gershwin began writing Embraceable You, a popular jazz song that would become part of

Architecture In focus Literature Nature Norway Opinion Travel Pulse

The Future Library: Why Norway is planting trees of hope for the world’s future generations

18 April 201918 April 2019 Mauricio Ruiz

On Monday April 15th, hundreds of people looked up at the sky in Paris and gazed at the impossible: Notre

Azerbaijan Diplomatic Bag News Opinion

Azerbaijanis Approve President Aliyev’s Policies on Stability, Reforms and Development, French Survey Shows

11 April 2019 Mauricio Ruiz

A year has passed since presidential elections in Azerbaijan. How is the mandate of President Aliyev being perceived by the

Education Lifestyle Opinion Uccle

Educational methods in Brussels – An interview with BEPS International School’s director and Secondary team

8 April 2019 Mauricio Ruiz

The most valuable gift a parent can offer to her child, the one that lasts a lifetime, is education. How