The name of the meeting evokes the skill of a billiard player who demonstrates dexterity by striking the ball against the side cushions of the table in search of a carom. It also alludes to the two shores defining the opposite sides of the Atlantic, marking a geographical division that often influences how a subject is perceived in each space. With the aim of turning this duality into a point of convergence—just like in a carom—we invite this gathering of Latin American scholars from Italy and countries south of the Río Bravo, united by communities of themes or authors.