Argentine goldsmith creates roses from Falklands war weapons

Juan Carlos Pallarols places roses he made with spent munitions from the Falklands war on a desk at his studio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. The 74-year-old Argentine goldsmith known for crafting the presidential batons, collects old ammunition from the 1982 Falklands war to craft roses which he will send to the Argentine and British war cemeteries on the islands in an effort to build a bridge of peace and understanding between the nations.

Trump Organization cancels business talks in 3 countries

The Trump Organization has cancelled talks over possible projects in Brazil, Argentina and India as the president-elect pulls back from deal-making less than three weeks before taking office. Trump lawyer Alan Garten said Wednesday that the company has cancelled a “memorandum of understanding” to continue discussions with local partners over possible office towers in Rio de Janeiro.

Judge indicts former Argentine president in corruption case

In this Dec. 9, 2015 file photo, Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez pushes her hair back after unveiling a bust of her late husband, and former president, Nestor Kirchner, at the presidential palace in Buenos Aires, Argentina. An Argentine judge indicted Fernandez on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, in a corruption case involving public works.