Overview

• Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez will marry at the Abbazia della Misericordia in Venice from June 26 to 28 after organizers postponed the original dates for logistical reasons.
• The No Space for Bezos coalition, joined by groups such as Anpi and Extinction Rebellion, plans a peaceful canal blockade on June 28 to protest elite privilege and business practices.
• Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro and Veneto Region President Luca Zaia have defended the event and criticized the planned demonstrations as harmful to the city’s hospitality image.
• Preparations include five super-yachts, about 30 private water taxis and roughly 250 high-profile guests, with costs estimated between $10 million and $30 million.
• Opponents contend that the lavish celebration exacerbates economic inequality in Venice and poses risks to its cultural heritage and environmental integrity.