The National Union of Press Professionals (SNTP) in Venezuela has denounced harassment against a journalist during the initial stages of a new political dialogue. The union considers these actions a serious offense, highlighting that intimidation tactics directly contradict the stated goals of “democratic guarantees” and “human rights” which all parties claim to support in the dialogue process. This incident casts a shadow over the nascent talks and raises concerns about the safety of journalists covering the political situation. The SNTP's statement underscores the importance of a safe environment for the press to operate freely and impartially. Such acts of harassment threaten objective reporting and hinder informed public debate. The organization has called for an immediate investigation into the incident and for assurances that journalists will be protected throughout the dialogue process. This event suggests challenges to press freedom will persist alongside political negotiations.