The Loan Danilo Peña case, which revolves around the abduction of a six-year-old boy, is currently undergoing a crucial preliminary hearing in Corrientes. The seven accused, along with ten others implicated in diverting the investigation, have made more than 300 attempts to delay or obstruct the public trial that is now underway. Their legal teams, comprising both private lawyers and public defenders, leveraged extensive legal tactics including seeking house arrest, habeas corpus, and attempting to halt the investigation completely.

Among the defendants, the former municipal official María Victoria Caillava and her husband, former naval captain Carlos Guido Pérez, have been heavily scrutinized. These two have even attempted to escalate their appeals to the Supreme Court in a bid to terminate the investigation that has captivated public attention since it shocked the nation in mid-2024. However, their appeals were rejected by the Federal Chamber of Criminal Cassation, highlighting the challenges the defense faces in this high-profile case.

The repeated legal maneuvers by the accused reflect the gravity and sensational nature of the case, which has drawn significant public scrutiny and media coverage. As the trial proceeds, it underscores issues related to judicial efficiency, the complexities involved in criminal investigations, and the lengths to which defense attorneys might go to protect their clients in a case that resonates deeply with the Argentine society, given its disturbing implications regarding child safety and legal accountability.