As Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez‘s wedding draws closer, protests have broken out in Venice, citing the “exploitation of the city” as the reason. Activists have launched protests against the Amazon founder for his lavish ceremony,

The Amazon founder and Lauren Sánchez are due to tie the knot next week - as activists say Venice is being turned into an "asset" for the rich and famous.

Protests are planned as the tourism-battered canal city gears up for the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, but many in Venice say the billionaire’s nuptials should be welcomed.