Children in Spain Face Worsening Poverty

Patricia Martin struggled to provide for her three children as the street sweeper salary of around 900 euros ( (Dollar) 1,200) earned by her husband each month was not enough. But after his hours were slashed and his income halved two years ago, the family has slipped dangerously towards a life of destitution in their tiny flat in Vallecas, a working class neighbourhood in southern Madrid. The couple is facing eviction for not paying their rent for over a year ...