Bezos and Sanchez arrive in Venice as protesters say their wedding highlights wealth inequality

COLLEEN BARRY and LUCA BRUNO Associated Press
Jun 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025 Updated Oct 1, 2025

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VENICE, Italy — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez arrived in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday ahead of their star-studded weekend wedding, which has galvanized an assortment of protesters.

APTOPIX Italy Venice Bezos Wedding — Amazon multi-billionaire founder Jeff Bezos, right, and Lauren Sanchez arrive by boat at a hotel Wednesday in Venice, Italy.
Luca Bruno, Associated Press

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Italy Bezos Wedding — A large banner against Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' planned wedding is seen Monday in St. Mark Square, Venice, Italy.
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Italy Venice Bezos Wedding — A gondolier escorts tourists along the Grand Canal on Wednesday in Venice, Italy, ahead of festivities in the lagoon city reportedly linked to a wedding celebration for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez.
Luca Bruno, Associated Press

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