Influencer Virginia Fonseca Faces Heated Questioning at Brazil's CPI das Bets

Brazilian Senator Questions Virginia Fonseca's Income Sources During Heated CPI Hearing Brasília, Brazil – May 13, 2025 – A recent hearing before Brazil's CPI das Bets (Parliamentary Inquiry Commission on Betting) saw a tense exchange between Senator Soraya Thronicke and influencer Virginia Fonseca. Senator Thronicke questioned Fonseca's income sources, particularly in relation to her involvement with betting advertisements. Fonseca responded by stating: "I already had 30 million followers when I started promoting bets, and I have my own company. My company, WePink, had a turnover of 750 million reais last year." This statement highlights Fonseca's existing business ventures and suggests that her income isn't solely dependent on betting promotions. The exchange underscores the ongoing debate in Brazil around the intersection of influencer marketing and gambling. The public is eager to understand the financial implications of such partnerships, particularly given the potential for misleading advertising and the promotion of potentially harmful activities.