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November 16, 2012

Spain Halts Evictions for Some Homeowners 
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The Spanish government has approved a two-year suspension of evictions
for some of the neediest homeowners unable to pay their mortgages amidst
an economic crisis that has seen hundreds of thousands lose their homes.
Spain's mortgage crisis was thrown into the spotlight after two recent
eviction-related suicides and a growing mass movement that pressured the
government to act. Spain’s finance minister outlined the terms
Thursday. Activists said Thursday’s measures still fail to address the
issue that Spain's homeowners remain saddled with debt even after they
lose their homes.

 

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