Judge Fernando Machado Pelloni has been designated to complete the panel that will oversee the trial of former Argentine president Cristina Kirchner and her son Máximo, who face charges of money laundering linked to the Hotesur-Los Sauces case. The Federal Oral Court No. 5 will now consist of judges José Michilini, Adriana Palliotti, and Pelloni, who is known for his work in the General Defender's Office and has a reputation for being low-profile.

Currently, the court is still awaiting to set a date for the oral trial, which has been a significant topic in Argentine politics. This case involves examining the financial transactions of Lázaro Báez and Cristóbal López, prominent businessmen associated with the Kirchners, and the extent to which funds disbursed under their contracts during the Kirchner administration returned to the Kirchner family.

The appointment of Pelloni, who has a mixed record in previous cases, raises questions on how he may influence the trial's proceedings and outcomes, especially considering his previous judgments, which included convictions and acquittals in other high-profile cases. As the judicial process unfolds, the situation remains critical in understanding the implications for Kirchner's political future and its ramifications for the broader Argentine political landscape.