AFP: Families evicted as Spain debt pain hits home
Grim-faced and flanked by riot cops, two bailiffs arrive on Consuelo Lozano’s doorstep in Madrid to evict the latest victim of Spain’s burst property bubble. Police shove away a crowd of her friends and neighbours, dragging off several by the arms and legs. “Sons of bitches! Bastards!” yells the 60-strong crowd, pinned back by a line of riot shields. “Shame! Injustice! Banks are robbers!” A 40-year-old unemployed cleaning lady, Consuelo is the last of her Continue reading AFP: Families evicted as Spain debt pain hits home