Mauricio Ruiz is a writer and journalist who has lived in the US, Belgium, Mexico and Norway. His work has appeared in Words Without Borders, Catapult, The Common, The Rumpus, Electric Literature, JMWW, River Teeth, Literal Magazine, among others. 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. He has received fellowships from OMI writers (NY), Société des auteurs (Belgium), Jakob Sande (Norway), Can Serrat (Spain), and the Three Seas' Council (Rhodes). His second book, Silencios al sur, was published in early 2017, and his work has partially been translated into Dutch and French. Mauricio Ruiz can be followed on Twitter and Instagram.
Known for the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia, Hard Rock International has recently unveiled plans for the new Hard Rock Hotel […]
After 30 years of abandonment, Dona Chica’s Palace, in Palmeira, located on the outskirts of Braga, Portugal, is undergoing a remarkable transformation into a luxurious five-star […]
As the sizzling summer heat blankets Portugal’s golden coastline, locals and tourists alike flock to the country’s picturesque beaches, seeking refuge and relaxation, often overlapping the […]
TAP Air Portugal has launched a new range of ’80s and ’90s-inspired sportswear and accessories. Called ‘Air-pparel’, the clothing line consists of lightweight athletic shorts, breathable […]
The Portuguese government has made public its red lines for TAP airlines’ privatisation, namely that Lisbon remain a hub airport for the carrier, protecting TAP Air […]
After a boom in the number of people moving to Portugal under the ‘golden visa’ program, some expats are choosing to leave the country, especially Americans. […]
Lufthansa and Air France -KLM have been the main candidates for the takeover of Portuguese airline TAP Air since the government announced its privatisation last year. […]
As European leaders discuss ways of countering foreign interference, information manipulation and attacks on democracy, particularly from Russia and China, Portugal is about to become the […]
An alternative to Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport has been talked about since 1969, since the airport will soon not be able to sustain the increasing passenger […]
April 25: A Revolution ornamented with carnations started with music The carnation revolution that took place on April 25 1974 impressed the world because violence was […]
Last month’s summary firing of two Portuguese airline chiefs may have been illegal, Portugal’s Finance Minister has revealed, in what is just the latest twist of […]