Grupo Salinas Invites Youths to Reflect on Freedom Through the Second Annual 'Caminos de la Libertad para Jovenes' Multimedia Contest

Grupo Salinas Invites Youths to Reflect on Freedom Through the Second Annual 'Caminos de la Libertad para Jovenes' Multimedia Contest

MEXICO CITY, April 6 /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 (http://www.ricardosalinas.com/), has officially opened its call for expressions of freedom through its second- annual "Caminos de la Libertad para Jovenes" youth-oriented competition to promote reflection and discussion on this vital human right of modern society.

The contest builds on the success of last year's event, which received more than 2,500 entries from Mexico, Argentina, Costa Rica, Cuba and Uruguay.

This year's event is dedicated to the bicentennial celebration of independence of Latin America, offering participants the opportunity to reflect on the relationship between independence and freedom on national and personal levels.

The contest includes categories of music, photography, fine art, video, essays, narratives and poetry, digital graphics and a specially designed Converse shoe and is open to contestants ages 15 through 25. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Entries will be received until June 15, 2010. Results will be posted at http://www.caminosdelalibertad.com/ on November 5, 2010.

Contest rules and regulations are available at http://www.caminosdelalibertad.com/.

Grupo Salinas holds freedom as one of the most important values of humanity. In a world of increasing authoritarianism, there is nothing more valuable than inviting all Spanish speakers to reflect on the concept of freedom, specifically through "Caminos de la Libertad para Jovenes."

About Grupo Salinas

Grupo Salinas (www.gruposalinas.com) is a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, contributing to building the middle class of the countries where it operates, 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 TV Azteca (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. However, member companies share a common vision, values and strategies for achieving rapid growth, superior results and world-class performance.

For more information, visit http://www.gruposalinas.com/

International Press Contact:
Daniel McCosh
52 55 1720 0059
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

Source: Grupo Salinas; Caminos de la Libertad

CONTACT: Grupo Salinas International Press Contact, Daniel McCosh,
+011-52-55-1720-0059, dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

Web site: http://www.gruposalinas.com/

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