Mauro P. Porto

Mauro P. Porto is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Communication at Tulane University's School of Liberal Arts. He holds a Ph.D. from University of California, San Diego and specializes in political communication with a focus on Brazil.

His research analyzes media's role in democratization processes, examining political dimensions of journalism, telenovelas, political advertising, and social media. His 2023 book 'Mirrors of Whiteness' explores how media representations fostered middle-class resentment and fueled Brazil's conservative revolt (2013-2018).

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on media-power-democratization relationships, particularly analyzing how media representations influence political polarization and democratic accountability in Latin America.

Dr. Porto teaches courses on Media Industry Analysis, Brazilian TV and Culture, Comparative Political Communication, and Media and Democracy in Latin America. His research employs critical discourse analysis and political economy approaches.