Visiting married gays from 20 countries not recognized in Panama

VISITING GAY couples who have been officially and legally married in any of  20 countries will not have their union recognized in Panama.

Panama’s Official Gazette posting of Act 7 of 8 May 2014, – the Code of Private International Law of the Republic of Panama, specifies that national authorities do not recognizeformalsame sex unions.

"Marriage between individuals of the same sex is prohibited," says Article 40 of the regulations. Later, the text adds, "foreign law shall not apply if it is contrary to the Panamanian public order."
The consequence is that same-sex married couples in 20 countries that currently allow gay marriage, do not have conjugal rights in the country, said gay rights activist Ricardo Beteta.