The Latest: Spain extends social spending through September
(WorldNews Spain)

MADRID — The Spanish government is extending through September social spending to help families weather the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Utility companies cannot cut gas, electricity or water supply even if citizens fail to foot their bills until Sept. 30. Mortgage payments will remain frozen for those who can`t afford to pay their dues. Home rentals will be extended without changes in their conditions for six additional months, government spokeswoman María Jesús Montero announced Tuesday. Tenants who qualify can apply for discounts on their rents or delays in payments if their landlords own 10 or more properties. A U.N. report published this week says the COVID-19 crisis...