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Venice protesters rally against US ambassador’s superyacht tour

Al Jazeera Saturday 18 July 2026, 03:37 UTC 1 min read
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Venice protesters rally against US ambassador’s superyacht tour Venice protesters rally against US ambassador’s superyacht tour Protesters clashed with police in Venice outside US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s superyacht after he arrived as part of his Freedom 250 Coastal Diplomacy Tour of Italy. The visit has drawn criticism from activists angry at the disruption created by the security surrounding the billionaire’s arrival. Published On 18 Jul 2026

Venice protesters rally against US ambassador’s superyacht tour Venice protesters rally against US ambassador’s superyacht tour Protesters clashed with police in Venice outside US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s superyacht after he arrived as part of his Freedom 250 Coastal Diplomacy Tour of Italy. The visit has drawn criticism from activists angry at the disruption created by the security surrounding the billionaire’s arrival. Published On 18 Jul 2026
Venice (LOCATION) US (LOCATION) Tilman Fertitta’s (PERSON) Freedom 250 Coastal Diplomacy Tour of Italy (ORG)
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