Grupo Salinas Announces Call for the Entries for Sixth Annual 'Caminos de la Libertad' Essay Contest on the Topic of Freedom

Grupo Salinas Announces Call for the Entries for Sixth Annual 'Caminos de la Libertad' Essay Contest on the Topic of Freedom

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast growing and technologically advanced companies deeply committed to the modernization of the countries in which they operate--created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego (www.ricardosalinas.com), announces the call for entries for the Sixth Annual "Caminos de la Libertad" essay contest. The competition is open to entrants from around the world who submit unpublished original texts written in Spanish on the topic of freedom.

The "Caminos de la Libertad" award was launched in September 2004 at the behest of Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego, Chairman of Grupo Salinas, to foment discussion on the topic of freedom.

Winners of the essay contest will be awarded US$15,000 for first place; US$10,000 for second place, and US$5,000 for third place. This year there will also be a special category for students from accredited institutions; the winner will be awarded US$5,000.

Essays that qualify for Honorable Mention will be published together with the winners in a special bound edition to commemorate the competition.

Entries should be between 5,250 and 14,000 words, and will be accepted until March 15, 2011.

Caminos de la Libertad has grown into an increasingly ambitious intellectual and academic program. Beyond an essay contest, Caminos de la Libertad is an international effort that includes symposiums, conferences, round-table discussions and the Internet (www.caminosdelalibertad.com) to emphasize the importance of freedom around the world.

Grupo Salinas holds the belief that it is only through freedom that we can build a more prosperous and equitable Mexico.

For further information, visit www.caminosdelalibertad.com.

About Grupo Salinas

Grupo Salinas (www.gruposalinas.com) is a group of dynamic, fast growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, building the Mexican middle class, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies. These companies include: TV Azteca (www.tvazteca.com.mx ; www.irtvazteca.com), Azteca America (www.aztecaamerica.com), Grupo Elektra (www.grupoelektra.com.mx ), Banco Azteca (www.bancoazteca.com.mx), Afore Azteca (www.aforeazteca.com.mx), Seguros Azteca (www.segurosazteca.com.mx) and Grupo Iusacell (www.iusacell.com). Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently, with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings.

Grupo Salinas International Media Contact:
Daniel McCosh
011 52 55 1720 0059
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

SOURCE Grupo Salinas; Ricardo Salinas; Caminos de la Libertad

Grupo Salinas; Ricardo Salinas; Caminos de la Libertad

CONTACT: Daniel McCosh, +011-52-55-1720-0059, dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

Web Site: http://www.caminosdelalibertad.com

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