Gay rights in panama

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Panama face legal challenges not experienced by non- LGBTQ residents. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Panama, but same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal benefits and protections available to opposite-sex married couples.

LGBT rights in Panama have seen significant progress in recent years, but challenges persist for both local residents and tourists. While homosexuality is legal in the country, same-sex marriage is not, and there is limited protection from discrimination.