Venezuelan journalists in Spain have expressed cautious optimism regarding recent negotiations initiated by Timoteo Zambrano and Dinorah Figuera. However, the Association of Venezuelan Journalists in Spain is conditioning its participation in any dialogue on concrete guarantees. These guarantees specifically include the release of imprisoned journalists currently held in Venezuela. The association is also demanding an end to the ongoing censorship of the press within the country. They seek verifiable assurances that media freedom will be respected before engaging in further discussions. This stance underscores the critical importance of press freedom as a prerequisite for meaningful political negotiation in Venezuela. The group believes these conditions are essential for a fair and transparent dialogue process.