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
TL;DR
- Venetian activists plan to protest US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s superyacht visit.
- The protest aims to disrupt Fertitta's visit with his $450 million yacht, 'Boardwalk'.
- Activists fear the yacht will obstruct the Festa del Redentore, a major Venetian festival.
- The protest echoes a previous disruption of Jeff Bezos’s wedding in Venice.
- Concerns include the perceived takeover of the city by wealthy individuals and arrogance of money.
- Safety concerns are raised regarding police focus on the ambassador rather than the event's smooth running.
- Protesters use the slogan 'Venezia non si USA' ('Stop using Venice'), opposing Fertitta's perceived political alignment.
- Fertitta, an entertainment mogul and funder of Donald Trump’s campaign, is visiting as part of 'Coastal Diplomacy 250'.