# Nilton Condori Detention Tests Article 152

> Bolivia's judge must decide if suspended senator Nilton Condori stays jailed under terrorism charges.
- Title: Nilton Condori Detention Tests Article 152 · The Rio Times
- Summary: Bolivia's judge must decide if suspended senator Nilton Condori stays jailed under terrorism charges. Bolivia's judge must rule whether suspended senator…
- Keywords: bolivia, nilton condori, article 152, constitutional law, senator, terrorism charges, preventive detention, road blockades, president rodriago paz, chamber of deputies, unidad alliance, manolo rojas
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/bolivia-nilton-condori-detention-next-steps-2026
- Author: Juan Martinez
- Published: 2026-10-19T07:07:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bolivia, nilton condori, article 152, constitutional law, senator, terrorism charges, preventive detention, road blockades, president rodriago paz, chamber of deputies, unidad alliance, manolo rojas
## Nilton Condori Arrest
Police arrested Condori in El Alto on Sunday 18 October.
## Terrorism Charges
Prosecutors cite public instigation to commit crimes and terrorism.
## Article 152 Protection
Constitution bars preventive detention of legislators during term except when caught in act.
## Next Legal Step
Prosecutors must file formal charge within 24 hours for judge to rule on release or detention.
## Who Requests Detention
Deputy Manolo Rojas will ask for preventive detention as a danger to society.
## Constitutional Debate
Lawyers argue whether Article 152 protects suspended senator from terrorism charges.
## Senate Status
Seat held by Soledad Chapetón, no change to Senate balance.
## Political Reactions
Vice President warns justice must not silence voices; Rojas thanks government for action.
## Public Threat
Condori's supporters threaten nationwide protests if not freed by Monday.
## Travel Impact
US State Department warns roadblocks pose risk to travelers in Bolivia.
## Economic Risk
Jailing a legislator could draw scrutiny from human rights groups over terrorism law.
## Uncertainties
Formal charge date and hearing details remain unknown as of early Monday.
## Historical Precedent
Two former alternate deputies were released after hearings under Article 152.
## What Happens Next
Judge must rule within 24 hours on release or preventive detention for Condori.
## Consequence
Decision could trigger protests or affect government's economic policies in Bolivia.
## Key takeaway

Bolivia's judge must rule whether suspended senator Nilton Condori can be jailed under terrorism charges despite constitutional protections.