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Ricky Martin set to marry partner in Spain
by GoPride.com News Staff
Sat. November 5, 2011  7:12:42 AM : 3 Comments - continue the discussion
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Singer Ricky Martin is reportedly planning to marry his long-term partner, Carlos Gonzalez Abella, after receiving Spanish citizenship. 

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Puerto Rican pop star Ricky Martin to marry in Spain 
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    According to the Spanish Newspaper El Pais, the 39-year-old Martin applied for a Spanish passport with the intention of using the country's same-sex marriage laws to wed his partner of four years. 

    Martin, who came out in 2009, is the father to three-year-old twin boys Matteo and Valentino. 

    The Latino pop star was not asked to renounce his Puerto Rican or US citizenship, which is uncommon.

    Last year Martin told CNN's Larry King, ""I can go to Spain. I have many friends in Spain. And get married. And make it very beautiful and symbolic. But… I [can't] do it in the backyard of my house. I want to have that option. I don't want to be a second class citizen anymore. I pay my taxes. Why can't I have that right?"

    Spain passed legislation allowing same-sex marriages in 2005.

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    gotta love Spain, and Ricky!
    Posted by LifeLube - gay, sexy, healthy on Sat, 11/5/2011 10:51 AM
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    Yay!!!
    Posted by Sandra211 on Sat, 11/5/2011 12:33 PM
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    congrats Ricky man talk about a sexi! couple!
    Posted by tonylm123 on Sat, 11/5/2011 12:39 PM
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