Greenpeace protesters unfurl anti-Jeff Bezos flag ahead of Amazon CEO's wedding
Greenpeace activists have joined protests in Venice against Jeff Bezos 's upcoming wedding to Lauren Sanchez.
Demonstrators displayed a flag in St Mark's Square stating, "If you can rent Venice for your wedding you can pay more tax."
The protests highlight local unhappiness with the lavish event and broader concerns about wealth and taxation.
Another group, No Space for Bezos, previously protested by hanging a large banner at the San Giorgio bell tower.
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