One of the first things an invading army does is to take control of communications. This is getting more difficult with the way global communications is structured. Every smart phone can record history and transport it for all to see.
India tried to restrict it’s citizens from buying gold. It has failed. Their currency has dropped like a rock and they are desperately trying to salvage their accumulated wealth by converting to gold and silver. Colombians are now trying reverse “free trade” agreements executed with the U.S. American goods are now undermining domestic markets as a result of the QE efforts by the Fed. All the free money is going to show up somewhere. The Columbians are getting mad and are now protesting. Notice that very little is reported on American Network News.
Overall, the markets are now too complex for central planners to control. They focus on solving one issue and three more show up elsewhere. How does the average person guard against this intrusion? Simplify, de-leverage, and most of all, focus on your relationship with Our Heavenly Father.