Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Star-Studded Venice Wedding Sparks Local Protests

Venice, Italy – The highly anticipated wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice has drawn a galaxy of stars, but also significant local backlash. Celebrities including Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Ivanka Trump were seen arriving by boat, adding to the city’s usual bustling atmosphere. However, the lavish festivities have not been without controversy. A collective of local residents has voiced strong objections, citing "problems and closures caused in the city" by the event. Environmental group Greenpeace also condemned the ecological impact, noting that many guests arrived by private jet, contrasting sharply with Venice's vulnerability to climate change. Despite the protests, local authorities have defended the event, asserting that the city is not "locked down" and emphasizing the millions of euros spent by the couple, highlighting the economic benefits for Venice.