Bezos Wedding Sparks Outrage in Venice: Locals Say City Is Not for Sale

Jeff Bezos’s extravagant wedding in Venice has sparked widespread backlash from locals and activists, who accuse the billionaire of turning the historic city into a private playground for the ultra-rich. Protesters from the “No Space for Bezos” movement marched through the streets and waterways with banners reading “If You Can Rent Venice, You Can Pay More Tax,” denouncing inequality, overtourism, and environmental disruption. The public outcry forced a last-minute change in the wedding venue amid heightened security. As luxury yachts and private jets flood the city, residents say the soul of Venice is being sold off — and they’re fighting back.