The Spanish government made a formal request to the Eurogroup on Monday for up to €62 billion ($77 billion) in financial aid for its troubled banking sector.
"I have the honor to write to you, in the name of the Spanish government, to formally request financial assistance for the recapitalization of the Spanish banks that require it," wrote Economy Minister Luis de Guindos, in a letter to Eurogroup president Jean-Claude Juncker.
