Entries by Ben Swann

Ben Swann ON: Breaking, Venezuela Hit With Massive New Sanctions by Trump Admin.

The Bank of England blocked Venezuela’s attempts to retrieve $1.2 billion worth of gold stored as the nation’s foreign reserves in Britain. The self-declared and US-backed ‘president’ Juan Guaido, to supports the alleged move. Meanwhile, the US has announced sanctions against Venezuela’s largest oil company, PDVSA. Ben Swann explains how the US is trying to […]

Ben Swann ON: France’s Fine of Google Is A Joke

Investigative journalist Ben Swann joins Manila Chan to talk about France fining Google €50 million for violating EU privacy laws. They discuss Google’s practices of location tracking, whether or not users can “opt out,” and if laws like these could be enacted in the US. SOURCE

Ben Swann ON: Trump Formally Recognizes New Venezuelan President

US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido has proclaimed himself “acting president” of Venezuela. President Nicolas Maduro responded by accusing the US of orchestrating a coup against his government. Investigative journalist Ben Swann joins News.Views.Hughes to discuss Venezuela’s escalating political crisis, explaining that while Guaido’s claim to legitimacy is within the bounds of Venezuela’s constitution, the US […]

Ben Swann ON: Lack of Media Coverage for Yellow Vests and Brexit

Yellow Vest protests continue to rock France despite the government’s attempts at appeasing demonstrators. Investigative journalist Ben Swann joins News.Views.Hughes to discuss the protests and what’s behind the muted western media coverage thereof. They also discuss the looming Brexit vote in the UK House of Commons. SOURCE