After struggling at first to hang a massive “No Space for Bezos” banner, complete with a drawing of his inarguably phallic Blue Origin rocket in the center, a handful of speakers roused the crowd of around 300 Venetians,

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.

No Space for Bezos’ activists plan to disrupt Jeff Bezos’ wedding to Lauren Sanchez in Venice next week by blocking narrow roads and canals.