Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests

Published: 6/28/2025
Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's lavish wedding in Venice sparked protests against over-tourism, climate change, and capitalism. Despite criticism, the city's officials view the high-profile event as beneficial for Venice's tourism industry. While the wedding attracted A-list celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Kim Kardashian, concerns about Venice losing its local identity persist due to increasing tourism and rising property prices pushing residents out.