About us
Stories of the Americas told from within.
PanamericanWorld is an independent bilingual digital media platform telling the stories shaping Latin America, the Caribbean, and their connections across the Americas.
From business and startups to travel, culture, people, and sports, we go beyond headlines to explore the ideas, places, and people transforming the region.
Original stories. Regional voices. A broader perspective on the Americas.
Who we are?
With roots in Toronto and Panama and contributors across the region, PanamericanWorld brings together journalists, writers, and storytellers with different backgrounds and perspectives.
What connects us is a shared belief: there are extraordinary stories across Latin America and the Caribbean that remain overlooked, unheard, or misunderstood.
We find those stories and bring them to a global audience.
Business & Economy
Ideas, industries, investment, innovation and the economic forces transforming the Americas.
Startups
Founders, technology, venture capital and the entrepreneurial ecosystems reshaping Latin America and the Caribbean.
Travel & Culture
Destinations, traditions, food, music, art and the people behind the extraordinary cultural diversity of the region.
Sports
Beyond scores and statistics, we tell the human stories behind athletes, teams, victories, defeats and sporting culture.
Beyond the Headlines
Latin America and the Caribbean are often viewed from the outside. We prefer to tell their stories from within.
Our journalists and contributors connect with entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, innovators, travelers, and communities across the region to uncover the stories behind the headlines.
We are interested not only in what happened, but why it matters, who is changing things, and what their stories tell us about the Americas today.
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Meet The Team
Orrin Benn
Publisher
Miguel Gómez
Chief Editor
Journalist, blogger, and university professor in Cuba. PhD in Communication Sciences. Sports enthusiast, chess player, and a devoted, tireless reader.
Janina V. Walters
Translator
Afro-Panamanian born in Panama City, graduated from the Languages and Business career of the University of Bordeaux III France, Authorized Spanish-English-French Public Translator of the Republic of Panama.
Richie Gómez
Web Manager
Web Developer, Audiovisual Producer, and Entrepreneur. Had the opportunity to work with leading advertising agencies and production companies, both in Panama and internationally.