Rio de Janeiro deploys helicopters in extra security after a criminal gang torches 35 buses

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Authorities in Rio de Janeiro are deploying helicopters and other extra security after members of a criminal gang set fire to at least 35 buses in apparent retaliation for the police slaying of one of their key members. The arson attacks late Monday on public transport buses took place in a western section of Rio far from its tourist districts and caused no casualties. But it represents significant defiance of the government. Rio’s state Gov. Cláudio Castro says the city is on “maximum alert” with helicopters and drones reinforcing the police presence on the streets.