No space for Bezos: Venice crashes the wedding party
India, June 19 -- As Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (61) and Lauren Sanchez (55) prepare for their dreamy Venetian wedding this month, the city is buzzing but not with wedding bells. This week, nearly 300 young Venetians staged a protest near the iconic Rialto Bridge, Aperol spritz in hand and signs reading "No Space for Bezos". Their gripe? That the ultra-rich are turning Venice into their playground, while everyday residents are pushed, out. The protestors have threatened to block canals with inflatables, claiming the wedding is just another symbol of a city that's becoming more postcard. "Let Venice be remembered for standing up, not for 27 outfit changes," said one protester. City officials, meanwhile, are all in. Venice's mayor called the backlash "a disgrace," and planners insist the celebration will benefit local vendors and artisans. HTC...
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