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Venice Braces for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding
Some Venetians are concerned about the impact the three-day event—which includes 80 private jets and more than 30 private water taxis—will have on their city.
For months, however, protests against the event have taken place in the city, intensifying in recent days with the “No Space for Bezos” campaign—which refers to his aerospace investments —over the social and environmental impacts of the wedding, which will occupy much of the historic lagoon center that's already under pressure from high tourist flow. Not to mention the luxury yachts coming to Venice, with moorings already planned between the Maritime Station, Punta della Dogana, San Basilio, and Riva degli Schiavoni. Over the years, in fact, Venice has successfully handled international events even more impactful than this one, such as the G20 Economy, the G7 Justice, bilateral state meetings, and the Art, Architecture, and Cinema Biennials.
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