# Aníbal Lotocki medical malpractice trial

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261020-anbal-lotocki-medical-malpractice-trial
> Updated: 2026-10-20T19:48:09.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2.

Former surgeon Aníbal Lotocki is undergoing legal proceedings in Buenos Aires before the 17th Criminal and Correctional Oral Court. The trial involves allegations of serious injuries sustained by five women following aesthetic procedures. During his testimony, Lotocki addressed the use of various aesthetic products, noting that “methacrylate was the star of the moment” during the 1990s.

The legal proceedings also encompass the alleged manslaughter of Cristian Zárate, who died in April 2021 following surgery at the Centro Médico Conde (CEMECO). Several other individuals are being judged in connection with Zárate’s death, including plastic surgeon Daniel Enrique Zambrano García, anesthesiologist Santiago Luis Olguín, plastic surgeon Polansky Peláez Hoyos, and medical center director Andrea Isabel Torelli. Additionally, Florencia Krzeczek faces accusations of allegedly concealing Lotocki’s telephone number to obstruct investigators.

## Claims

- Defense lawyers claim Maradona's death was an acute and unpredictable heart attack. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The prosecution has requested a 12-year prison sentence for Leopoldo Luque. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Diego Maradona died in November 2020 from cardiorespiratory arrest and pulmonary edema. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The prosecution alleges Luque's actions or omissions could have led to death. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Defense lawyers argue Leopoldo Luque is being used as a scapegoat. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Leopoldo Luque is the primary defendant in the trial regarding Diego Maradona's death. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The trial involves seven healthcare professionals. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The trial has been ongoing since April. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Hotesur and Los Sauces corruption trial is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 23. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Cristina Kirchner and Máximo Kirchner are among the 19 defendants in the unified corruption case. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The court authorized virtual participation for defendants during the initial corruption trial hearing. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Three complainants are testifying before the 17th Criminal and Correctional Oral Court in Buenos Aires. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Argentina legal proceedings: Maradona death trial and Kirchner corruption cases

Argentina faces major legal milestones: the Maradona negligence trial enters closing arguments, while the Hotesur and Los Sauces corruption trial involving the Kirchner family is set to begin.

30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anbal-lotocki-trial-continues-with-complainant-testimonies

### 2026-10-07: Aníbal Lotocki testifies in Buenos Aires regarding aesthetic surgery injuries

Former surgeon Aníbal Lotocki testified in Buenos Aires regarding injury allegations from five women, discussing the prevalence of methacrylate in 1990s aesthetic procedures.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anbal-lotocki-testifies-in-buenos-aires-regarding-aesthetic-surgery-injuries

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