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Hundreds of Protesters Clash with Police Over U.S. Ambassador Yacht Arrival in Venice
Demonstrators confronted riot police Friday as U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta moored his 117-meter yacht in St. Mark’s Basin. The protest occurred during his Coastal Diplomacy 250 tour marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Jul 17, 5:26 PM·1m read5 sources
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Hundreds of protesters clashed with riot police in Venice on July 17, 2026, as U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta arrived aboard his 117-meter yacht Boardwalk and moored it in St. Mark’s Basin.
” at the ambassador, the mayor, and the police. Police boats surrounded the yacht during the demonstration. ” The event targeted Fertitta’s visit, which forms part of a “Coastal Diplomacy 250” tour of 13 Italian coastal regions marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
In a separate statement he said, “I like Italians. We Americans respect freedom of speech and the right to peaceful protest. ” She also linked the demonstration to U.S. ” Fertitta is expected to attend the Redentore festival in Venice.
His tour has already included stops in Sicily and Calabria.
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