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The Latin American Network at McMaster University (LANMU)

About Entre Mundos

Entre Mundos: Interdisciplinary Latin American Student Journal is the latest initiative of the Latin American Network at McMaster University (LANMU). LANMU, established in 2021, brings together students, staff, and faculty with ties to Latin America and its diasporas. Its mission is to celebrate, recognize, and empower the Latin American community at McMaster, and to act as a hub for disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research and teaching related to Latin America and its diasporas. This Latin American Interdisciplinary Student Journal builds on LANMU’s mandate, providing a space for graduate and undergraduate students across Canada to publish original scholarship, creative work, and commentary on topics connected to Latin America, the Caribbean, and their diasporas.

The Team

From right to left: Valeria Flores Zambrano, Maria Sophia Cohen, Dr. Rodrigo Narro Perez, Dr. Stacy Creech, and Keila Elyasi Gonzalez celebrating the official launch of Entre Mundos at the first event for Latin American Heritage Month on Oct 1st, 2025.

The inaugural organizing committee, made up of PhD Candidate Valeria Flores Zambrano and PhD Student Sophia Cohen Galvao, as well as undergraduate student Keila Elyasi Gonzalez, developed the journal in collaboration with LANMU under the supervision of Dr. Rodrigo Narro Perez (Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Environment and Society (SEES), Faculty of Science) and Dr. Stacy Creech (Postdoctoral Fellow, Faculty of Humanities). By fostering cross-campus collaboration and emphasizing interdisciplinary perspectives, Entre Mundos invites students nationwide to contribute to an evolving scholarly conversation and to help build a community of emerging Latin American and Latinx scholars. 

This project was partially funded by the Student Partners Program of the Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching, Summer 2025.

The journal operates through a collaborative and structured hierarchy designed to ensure both academic rigor and creative innovation. At the top, Faculty Advisors provide guidance and mentorship to the editorial team. The Editor-in-Chief oversees the publication process, working closely with a Communications & Graphics Coordinator to manage outreach and visual design. Editorial Board Members support the Editor-in-Chief in reviewing submissions and coordinating the work of Peer Reviewers, who evaluate articles for quality and clarity. Together, this structure balances mentorship, leadership, and collaboration, offering students hands-on experience in publishing while upholding high editorial standards. 

 

Focus & Scope

Entre Mundos is a student-led, peer-reviewed journal that publishes diverse perspectives and research on Latin America and Latin American communities worldwide. We publish interdisciplinary work by Canadian undergraduate and graduate students exploring the region’s histories, cultures, politics, environments, and scientific contributions. Submissions may include research articles, reviews, commentaries, creative writing, and visual artwork. Our goal is to amplify underrepresented voices, spark critical thinking, and inspire collaboration across disciplines. Current publication schedule is one volume per year. 

Review Guidelines

This journal operates on a double-blind review basis. This means that the reviewers do not know the identity of the author, and the author does not know the identity of the reviewers. The communication between journal and author is mediated by the Editorial Board Member in charge of the reviewing team and the Editor-in-Chief.

Full Guidelines