In Venice, residents protest against the planned luxury wedding of the founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos. “Venice is not for sale,” the group said no room for Bezos (no place for Bezos, note). Venice becomes a playground for Super Rich, while the locals could hardly afford life.
The group rolled out a transparent with a Red Cross over the name of the billionaire in the bell tower of the San Giorgio -Church on an island opposite the old city. Here Jeff Bezos (61) and his fiancé Lauren Sánchez (55) want to celebrate their wedding. Moreover, posters with the face of Bezos and a changed Amazon logo. It can be read on stickers that Venice is a living city “not a restaurant that can rent the highest bidder”.
It was not meant to “pick up the crumbs that fall out of the table of a billionaire,” said the activists. Bezos is seen as an oligarch, whose companies are responsible for a disproportionate large amount of emissions. His opponents announced that they were still blocking channels.
They will mobilize against the celebration
Resistance to the pompous wedding comes not only from the left -wing scene in Italy, but also from the locals. These have announced protests for the wedding itself, which is planned between 24 and 26 June. About 250 guests, including celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Katy Perry, are expected to go into space with Sánchez, and Ivanka Trump, the daughter of the American president. The appearance of Lady Gaga has also been announced.
The city rejects the criticism. It is a private festival not to expect any restrictions on the population, said Mayor Luigi Brugnaro (63). Water taxis are reserved for guests, but regularly boat traffic continues. “The income from the sensational event goes into the millions. Everyone who loves Venice will always be welcome.” “I hope that Jeff Bezos will be welcomed with open arms,” said the president of the Veneto region, Luca Zaia.
Source: Krone
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