In Chapter 3 of Baldur's Gate 3, you finally arrive at the titular Baldur's Gate. The city itself is in lock down due to the Absolute threat and the influx of refugees. Even your heroics — or notorious reputation — has little bearing here.
Baldur's Gate 3: Stop The Presses Quest Walkthrough
Someone's been spreading lies about you in BG3. Be sure they don't make it to print by completing Stop the Presses at Baldur's Mouth Gazette.