Venice Activists Plan Protest Against US Ambassador's Superyacht Visit

Activists in Venice are planning a protest against the visit of the American ambassador's superyacht to the city. The demonstration aims to voice opposition to the presence of the luxury vessel.

27 Jun, 05:00 — 27 Jun, 05:00

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The GuardianMostly Factual62d ago

Venice protest planned for US ambassador’s superyacht visit

Activists aim to repeat disruption of Jeff Bezos’s wedding when billionaire Tilman Fertitta drops anchor Protesters in Venice are planning to disrupt a visit by the billionaire US ambassador to Italy in his 117-metre superyacht, which they fear he plans to dock in the lagoon city. “We ruined the party for Jeff Bezos’s wedding last year – this year let’s ruin the ambassador’s tour!” said Stella Faye, a 28-year-old researcher and activist, at a meeting of about 40 demonstrators on Thursday. Co...

By Catherine Bennett in Venice

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