Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding in Venice has sparked protests from various groups who believe it highlights the growing wealth inequality. Activists, including housing advocates and anti-cruise ship campaigners, have come together under the slogan "No Space for Bezos." Their demonstrations include unfurling banners at famous Venetian sites and launching a float down the Grand Canal depicting Bezos with fake money. Local activists initially planned to block guests from the venue, but later modified their tactics, claiming success in forcing organizers to change the wedding location to a more secured area.
Their wedding has drawn protests by groups who view it as a sign of the growing disparity between the haves and have-nots.
About a dozen Venetian organizations... have united to protest the multi-day event under the banner 'No Space for Bezos'.
The British publicity firm that announced the stunt said it wasn't a protest of the wedding 'but against unchecked wealth, media control, and the growing privatisation of public spaces.'
The local activists had planned a more organized protest for Saturday, aiming to obstruct access to canals with boats to prevent guests from reaching a wedding venue.
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