Bezos' lavish nuptials in Venice later in June could be disrupted by angry locals set on jumping in the city's canals to stop it.

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.

Italian protesters are planning to disrupt billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos’ wedding to Lauren Sanchez in Venice next week. No Space for Bezos activists last week launched a campaign using banners and signs to make their feelings known about the star-studded event coming to town.