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Hundreds of people filled the streets and water channels of Venice to protest the marriage of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez on the last day of their millions of dollars.
That Amazon founder61, and the bride, 55, get married in a private ceremony On the remote San Giorgio San Giorgio Island on Friday.
All weekends, Activists came out against marriage, which they said added to the chronic problems of outourism, floods caused by climate change, and spiral costs for the local population.
On Saturday, the demonstrators were seen gripping the placard that read: “Kisses yes, Bezos not”, “No Bezos, No War”, and “118,000 Italian shops killed by Amazon”.
Others gathered at the famous Rialto bridge in the city, where they wrapped the banner that read: “There is no room for bezos”.
Placard Read: ‘Money Cannot Buy Style’. Pic: Ap
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The couple’s marriage is estimated to be the price between £ 34 million and £ 41 million, taking over several places throughout the city.
The newlywed lives in a safe luxury hotel at the Grand Canal, where rooms are worth £ 3,400 per night, while 200 guests take over other luxury accommodations, complete with their groups and security teams.
City officials have defended agreeing to host the fourth richest wedding in the world, quoting the old tradition of welcoming, emperor, and ordinary visitors.
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Bezos and Sanchez are seen as married couples
Bezos donated £ 850,000 (one million euros) to three environmental research organizations dedicated to preserving VeniceWhere the sick infrastructure is under increased pressure from cruise ships, extreme weather, and more tourists.
But Venice activist Flavio Cogo said: “We want Venice free, which is finally dedicated to its citizens.
“The donation was just misery and was only intended to cleanse the conscience of Bezos.”
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The star went to Bezos-Sanchez’s wedding
Fellow protesters Martin Vergnano said: “We are here to continue to damage the plans of these rich people, who collect money by exploiting many other people … While the condition of the city remains dangerous.”
The demonstrators claimed they forced the relocation of the last party on Saturday from the original location which was kept secret to Arsenal, a former medieval shipyard.
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Bezos and Sanchez were seen blowing kisses for many people and the press before their last celebration.
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