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Venice Civic Group: "He is a symbol of labor exploitation, tax evasion, and digital capitalism"
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Brugnaro, Mayor of Venice: "There is no problem with 200 guests coming to a city that receives 150,000 tourists daily," he rebutted
Civic Group: "It's like rejoicing over crumbs from a feast for the wealthy"
"The profits go only to a few large corporations and some luxury hotels, while the majority of Venice citizens have to endure traffic control, space intrusion, and inconvenience in daily life"
AP, Reuters "Bezos recently changed the wedding venue as local civic groups have been protesting against the wedding, and on the wedding day, civic groups even announced plans to block guests from entering."
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, changed the venue of his extravagant wedding in Venice, Italy from the city center to the outskirts due to ongoing protests by local civic groups and security concerns ahead of the event.
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The 'Wedding of the Century' That Was Set to Rent Out All of Venice
Bezos and his fianc?e Lauren Sanchez had originally planned to hold their wedding celebration from June 26 to 28 at the grand medieval building 'Scuola Grande della Misericordia' in the Cannaregio district at the heart of Venice.
Dubbed the "wedding of the century," the event was set to host about 200 celebrity guests, including Ivanka Trump, daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump, and her husband Jared Kushner; media mogul Oprah Winfrey; Kim Kardashian; musicians Mick Jagger and Katy Perry; and actress Eva Longoria.
"The party venue was changed to a remote, less accessible area of Venice to prevent security risks and potential protests."
"Around 200 to 250 VIP guests from the entertainment, political, and financial sectors are expected to head to the Arsenale Hall, a massive complex built in the 14th century on the eastern side of the Castello district."
"This location is completely surrounded by water, and access from outside can be blocked by raising the connecting bridges, making it considered a secure venue." (Reuters)
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"No Space for Bezos"
Venice has been suffering from a surge in tourism, leading to noise, loss of privacy, and soaring housing prices. Against this backdrop, when Bezos effectively attempted to rent out the entire city for his wedding, local civic groups and residents pushed back. Since last week, around 12 local civic groups have been staging protests against the wedding.
These groups hung a banner reading "No Space for Bezos" on the iconic Rialto Bridge and posted protest posters throughout the city.
International environmental organization Greenpeace also joined the protests, unfurling a banner in St. Mark's Square featuring a smiling photo of Bezos and the English phrase, "If you can rent Venice for your wedding, you should pay more taxes."
Local civic group 'No Space for Bezos' cheered the Bezos couple's decision.
Leader Tomaso Cacciari: "The news that Bezos fled from 'Scuola Grande della Misericordia' is a great victory for us."
"We are very proud. We are just ordinary citizens, but by joining forces and acting systematically, we ultimately drove one of the most influential people in the world out of the city."
"On the 28th, we will hold additional protests at the canal, bridges, and narrow streets, making this event a nightmare for Bezos and his guests."
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