Influencer Valeria Diniz sparks outrage after asking a candy-seller boy to make an 'L' gesture
What happened
According to reports from O Globo, Tribuna do Norte and Terra, influencer Valeria Diniz asked a boy selling candy to make an 'L' gesture and refused to buy his sweets. The episode drew public criticism online. The sources do not describe the gesture's meaning in detail.
When it started
O Globo's article link is dated 30 October 2026. The other outlets' publication dates were not provided.
How it spread
The reports say the influencer made the request on a street in Fortaleza, Ceará, and then declined to buy the candy. The sources do not give a full account of the exchange beyond what the headlines describe.
Why it matters
O Globo reports that residents have started a fundraiser (vaquinha) for the boy's family. The sources do not say whether the influencer has responded to the criticism.
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