I am a Ph.D. student in the History department, where I research the role of transnational capital in urban development in Latin America. I am also a member of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies–CLACLS, and Adjunct Professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where I teach courses on Latin American History. I am into digital tools, and anything related to teaching interests me.

• Research Interests: History of Capitalism; Urban History; Transnational History; History of Transportation; Riots and Rebellions in Latin America.
• Degrees Conferred: M.Phil in History, The Graduate Center; M.A. in Social History, Universidade Federal da Bahia; B.A. in History, Universidade Federal da Bahia.
• Major Field: Latin American History
• Minor Field: Urban History / History of Capitalism

Contact: rdavisportela@gradcenter.cuny.edu