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Greenpeace protesters unfurl anti-Jeff Bezos flag ahead of Amazon CEO’s wedding

Protesters unfurl huge anti-Bezos banner in Venice as Amazon billionaire to marry in city
  • Greenpeace activists have joined protests in Venice against Jeff Bezos's upcoming wedding to Lauren Sanchez.
  • Demonstrators displayed a flag in St Mark's Square stating, "If you can rent Venice for your wedding you can pay more tax."
  • The protests highlight local unhappiness with the lavish event and broader concerns about wealth and taxation.
  • Another group, No Space for Bezos, previously protested by hanging a large banner at the San Giorgio bell tower.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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