Last Tuesday, in Madrid, Planeta-Casa de América de Narrativa announced Jorge Volpi as the winner of the fifth edition of the award. Members of the jury were present for the announcement.

Ana Botella, Madrid's mayor; Jorge Volpi, award winner, and José Creuheras, Grupo Planeta VP.

Ricardo Sabanes, Grupo Planeta International Division; Imma Turbau, Casa de América general director; Ana Botella, Madrid's mayor; Jorge Volpi, award winner; José Creuheras, Grupo Planeta VP; Carmen Posadas, Clara Sánchez and Alberto Manguel, authors and members of the jury, and Carlos Revés, Grupo Planeta editorial director.