In a world where breaking news happens 24/7, Bluesky has become essential for following international news in real-time. From the ongoing Venezuela crisis and Maduro conflict to events across Latin America and beyond, here's how to stay informed on Bluesky.
Breaking: Venezuela Crisis January 2026
The situation in Venezuela continues to develop rapidly. On January 3, 2026, major events unfolded involving President Nicolás Maduro. Opposition leader María Corina Machado, who won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, and opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia remain central figures in the ongoing political situation.
To follow this developing story, use the hashtags and keyword alerts outlined below.
Major News Organizations on Bluesky
These news organizations use domain-verified handles, proving they own their domain:
Wire Services & Global News
- @reuters.com – Reuters, global news coverage
- @apnews.com – Associated Press, "Advancing the power of facts, globally"
- @aljazeera.com – Al Jazeera English, international perspective
Reuters Specialized Accounts
- @legal.reuters.com – Reuters Legal news
- @graphics.reuters.com – Reuters Graphics, maps and data visualization
- @reutersinstitute.bsky.social – Reuters Institute, exploring the future of journalism
US News Organizations
- @washingtonpost.com – The Washington Post
- @nytimes.com – The New York Times
- @npr.org – NPR News
Latin America & South America Coverage
Latin America Starter Packs
Find curated lists of journalists and accounts covering Latin America:
- Latin America Packs – 28+ starter packs for the region
- Latino Journalism Network – OCCRP editors, investigative journalists covering organized crime and corruption
- Venezuela journalists in exile – Reporters holding power accountable
- Pro-democracy Latinos – Pro-democracy content creators and personalities
Venezuela-Specific Coverage
For Venezuela news, follow:
- Investigative journalists who cover Venezuelan politics
- Human rights organizations monitoring the situation
- Regional correspondents from major news agencies
- Opposition figures and analysts
Global News Starter Packs
Build your international news feed with these resources:
- Journalism Starter Packs – 1,400+ packs featuring reporters and editors
- News Starter Packs – 2,700+ news-focused packs
- Breaking News Packs – 139+ packs for real-time updates
- Independent Journalism – 51+ packs featuring non-corporate media
Reuters Business Coverage Pack
Reuters created their own starter pack featuring 12 reporters and editors who cover business news globally.
International News Hashtags
Pin these hashtags in Skyscraper for iOS:
Breaking News
- #BreakingNews – Real-time updates
- #WorldNews – Global coverage
- #News – General news discussion
- #Journalism – Reporter perspectives
Region-Specific
- #Venezuela – Venezuela coverage
- #Maduro – Maduro-related news
- #LatinAmerica / #LatAm – Regional news
- #SouthAmerica – South American events
- #Colombia – Colombia news
- #Brazil / #Brasil – Brazil coverage
Global Politics
- #Geopolitics – International relations
- #ForeignPolicy – Policy analysis
- #HumanRights – Human rights coverage
- #Democracy – Democracy movements
Set Up Breaking News Alerts
Stay ahead of developing stories with Skyscraper Tools keyword alerts:
Keywords to Track
- Countries: "Venezuela", "Colombia", "Brazil", "Mexico"
- Leaders: "Maduro", "Lula", specific leader names
- Events: "breaking", "urgent", "developing"
- Topics: "sanctions", "protest", "election"
- Organizations: "UN", "NATO", "OAS"
How It Works
- Visit api.getskyscraper.com/tools
- Create an account
- Add your keywords (countries, leaders, topics)
- Choose hourly or daily email alerts
- Get notified when news breaks
Why Bluesky for International News?
- Verified accounts: Domain-based verification proves authenticity
- Real-time updates: Chronological feed for breaking news
- Global journalists: Reporters from around the world are active
- No algorithm: See all posts, not filtered content
- Growing presence: Major news orgs establishing accounts
Tips for News Followers
- Create custom feeds: Build feeds for specific regions or topics
- Use multiple starter packs: Combine journalism and regional packs
- Set up alerts: Don't miss breaking stories overnight
- Follow wire services: Reuters and AP break news first
- Check verification: Look for domain-based handles
Start Following International News
- Skyscraper for iOS – Pin news hashtags
- Skyscraper Tools – Set up country and leader alerts
- Trending Hashtags – See what's breaking now
- Latin America Packs – Regional journalism
The world doesn't stop. Stay informed on Bluesky.