Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s planned wedding festivities in Venice are prompting stepped up protests from local activists.

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.

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,