MADRID (AP) — A southeastern province is considering becoming the second region to ask for funds to help repay creditors and settle outstanding bills at a time when Spain is trying to avoid a sovereign bailout.
The region of Valencia on Friday said it would be the first to tap a fund designed to help out Spain’s 17 semi-autonomous regions. Murcia government leader Ramon Luis Valcarcel said his region is now considering doing the same.
Recommended Stories
Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.