'Kisses yes, Bezos No,' protesters say, as Bezos wedding stirs controversy in Venice
Summary
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez got married in Venice, Italy, over a three-day event, which included many celebrities. The wedding triggered protests from local residents who are upset about issues like the city's overtourism and the impact of the event on the environment and community.Key Facts
- Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez had their wedding in Venice, Italy, over three days.
- Hundreds of local residents and protesters marched against the wedding.
- Protesters used slogans like "Kisses Yes, Bezos No" to show their anger.
- The wedding had around 200 celebrity guests on a private island.
- Protesters said the event highlighted issues like overtourism and high housing costs in Venice.
- Bezos donated 1 million euros to three environmental groups in Venice, but some protesters viewed this as an attempt to calm public anger.
- The protest forced the relocation of a wedding party to a different venue in Venice.
- The city officials argued the event fits Venice's tradition of being open to visitors.
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