Jeff Bezos 'not welcome here' - Venice activists on plan to disrupt his wedding

Wedding plans disrupted by activist group

Activists in Venice are planning to disrupt the wedding ceremony of Jeff Bezos, stating that the billionaire entrepreneur and former CEO of Amazon is 'not welcome here'. The group, which has organized protests in the past, is opposed to the wealth inequality they say he represents. They argue that Bezos's presence in the tightly-knit community of Venice would disrupt the cultural and artistic harmony of the area.

Bezos' spokesperson responds

In a statement sent to us, a spokesperson for Bezos said, “We have no information on the wedding plans, but this appears to be a shameful attempt to distract from the incredible success of the Bezos Earth Fund, and to distract from the dangers of climate change.” The Bezos Earth Fund has supported initiatives aimed at mitigating and reversing the adverse effects of climate change.

What's next

The activist group has not disclosed its specific plans regarding the wedding, but community members in Venice anticipate potential disruptions to local events and tourism. When reached for comment, a representative of the group said only, “Jeff Bezos will not be welcome in our community. We will do whatever it takes to send the message that extreme wealth inequality and climate injustice are not acceptable.”