Ana Ruiz is a Spanish data journalist. 

She worked at the data desk of El Confidencial from 2022 to early 2025. There, along with the rest of her team, she created data-driven stories illustrated with graphs and maps. 

Ana graduated in Journalism from the University of Málaga. After completing her undergraduate degree, she went on to complete a Master's degree in Journalism and Data Visualisation at the University of Alcalá de Henares (2021–22).

Ana Ruiz Espinar

Basic information

Name
Ana Ruiz Espinar
Title
Data Reporter
Expertise
data journalism, graphics
Country
Spain
City
Madrid
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Supported projects

Arsonist country: Hard Truth About Fires In Portugal

  • Climate
  • Environment

MONCHIQUE / HERMISENDE - In recent decades, forest fires in Portugal and Spain have reached unprecedented levels, with these two countries registering the largest burnt areas in Europe. Intentional arson is one of the main causes of fire. The investigation by Divergente and El Confidencial tried to see the reasons behind. The findings are presented in a variety of formats, from podcasts to text to interactive maps.

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