In 2025, Brazilian and international politicians and artists used lies to gain visibility, such as fake pregnancy announcements and fictional candidacies. Some cases were quickly exposed, while others sparked prolonged debates. This retrospective highlights notable incidents.
The year 2025 was marked by various lies from personalities seeking public attention. Federal deputy Nikolas Ferreira claimed the Receita Federal and government aimed to monitor population spending for higher taxes, but the agency already accessed this via PIX since its creation; taxation applied only to those receiving over 50,000 reais monthly, with no declaration obligation.
Surfer Gabriel Medina, 31, deceived followers with a fake pregnancy announcement, posting an ultrasound of a 'surfer baby' and a photo of girlfriend Isabella Arantes with him hugging her belly. It was marketing for the children's character Medina Surfistinha, inspired by the athlete's life.
Actor Dado Dolabella admitted in 2025 to assaulting ex-girlfriend Luana Piovani and another woman in 2008, after years of denial. New assault allegations against Marcela Tomaszewski in 2025 prompted Luana to criticize him again.
Internationally, Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, faces rape accusations from Virginia Giuffre in the 2000s when she was 17; her book includes photos proving the meeting, but he denies involvement. Family, media, and public pressures demand stripping his titles.
Youtuber Felipe Neto announced in April a pre-candidacy for the 2026 presidency, but days later revealed it as marketing for his book club, ended months later.
Gracyanne Barbosa, after becoming a meme for eating many eggs on BBB in January, promoted in November a fake 'designer eggs' brand for Canva, with video, logo, and fake packaging.
