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Updated 99-11-26

Information on the situation for homosexuals in Panama:

Legal

Homosexuality is legal in Panama, or at least homosexuality is not mentioned in the law. Surprisingly little information was found.

In 1998, Panamanian gays launched their own political party, The Association of Panamanian Homosexuals, claiming to represent 75,000 citizens.

If you have any further information on the current situation in Panama, please contact me
 

Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female
Panama ? ? ?
No information on the age of consent was found.
Suffrage is 18 and compulsory.

Further information on the situation in Panama can be found at:

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Expedia.com: Panama

Panama.Net

Lonely Planet Guide: Panama

Precidencia de la República de Panamá
 

The Panama Canal - with transition information for the return on Dec. 31, 1999
 

Statistics:

Republic, N. & S. America
Area: 75,517 km²
Population: 2.78 mill.
Capital: Panama City
Currency: balboa
Independence Day: Nov. 3

ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s):
.pa
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