Venice protest planned for US ambassador’s superyacht visit

Activists in Venice are preparing to protest the upcoming visit of the US ambassador to Italy, who plans to arrive on his 117-meter superyacht. The protesters are concerned that the ambassador intends to dock the massive vessel within the delicate lagoon city, a move they strongly oppose.

The planned demonstration aims to mirror the disruption caused during Jeff Bezos's wedding festivities last year. "We ruined the party for Jeff Bezos’s wedding last year – this year let’s ruin the ambassador’s tour!" declared Stella Faye, a 28-year-old researcher and activist, at a recent meeting of around 40 demonstrators.

This action highlights a growing tension between environmental preservation and the presence of large luxury vessels in Venice's sensitive ecosystem. The activists are mobilizing to ensure their voices are heard and to prevent what they see as a potential threat to the city's heritage and environment.

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We ruined the party for Jeff Bezos’s wedding last year – this year let’s ruin the ambassador’s tour!