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Yacht Diplomacy Meets Venice Protests | Texas News
When U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta, billionaire owner of the Houston Rockets, arrived in Venice aboard his colossal yacht “Boardwalk” for a flashy “Coastal Diplomacy” event, he didn’t expect a standing ovation — he got a sea of protesters. Hundreds took to the streets, wielding signs and inflatable toys, furious over what they saw as a symbol of American excess and a slap in the face to global democratic values. Police clashed with demonstrators as they tried to get closer to the yacht — a floating fortress with helipads and pools — while protesters chanted “Shame!” The spectacle, meant to…
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