Venice protests Bezos’s lavish wedding, angering locals. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro, a conservative entrepreneur, leads the city since 2015.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding in Venice on June 27, 2025, sparked significant protests against wealth disparity and the impact of mass tourism on local residents. Activists rallied under the 'No Space for Bezos' banner, criticizing the couple's extravagant celebration amid rising living costs in the city.
Local protests erupted in Venice during Jeff Bezos's wedding to Lauren Sanchez, highlighting frustrations over overtourism and worker exploitation. The grassroots group The People's Union USA initiated month-long boycotts of Amazon, Starbucks, and Home Depot, citing unfair labor practices and inequality. Demonstrators expressed concerns about the city's transformation into a playground for the wealthy.