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Venice Braces for Bezos–Sánchez Nuptials as Anti-Capitalist Protests Loom

City officials defend the privately financed celebration as a multimillion-euro boost for Venice despite accusations of favoritism and corruption.

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Overview

  • The ceremony has been postponed to June 26–28 to allow for final logistical and security preparations.
  • A fleet of nine yachts and reservations at top-tier hotels will accommodate around 250 high-profile guests, from Hollywood stars to tech moguls.
  • No Space for Bezos, backed by Anpi and left-wing collectives, vows to block access to the Abbazia della Misericordia by land and water on June 28.
  • Governor Luca Zaia and Mayor Luigi Brugnaro argue the event will inject millions into Venice’s economy and showcase the city’s hospitality.
  • Police are developing extensive security measures to protect guests’ privacy and manage protests in a city already grappling with overtourism challenges.