$450M yacht causes US-Italy tension
The U.S. ambassador to Italy, billionaire Tilman Fertitta, has been cruising the Italian coast for the past two months aboard a luxury yacht worth $450 million, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's independence and to strengthen the relationship between Washington and Rome. This tour, which includes about 13 seaside towns and features a yacht outfitted with luxurious amenities, has faced criticism due to the massive security costs borne by Italian authorities. Some politicians have described it as a "diplomatic vacation" that is excessively expensive for the country's strained budget. The Italian government has confirmed that security has been heightened in accordance with the Vienna Convention, but critics are focusing on the extravagance and the costs of protection, especially in light of local protests against the yacht’s mooring in public spaces during the city festival.
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