5
(b) Nationals of third countries employed by the United States Forces, who are assigned to the defense sites and who are not
habitual residents of the Republic of Panama.
(c) Other categories of persons which could be agreed upon as exceptions by the two Governments.
This term includes personnel on temporary duty and civilian crew members of aircraft and vessels of the United States Forces which are in transit or visiting on official business.
For the purpose of this definition, presence in connection with employment by the United states Forces shall not be considered as
residence in the Republic of Panama.
(5) Dependents: The spouse and children of members of the
Forces or of the civilian component, and other relatives who depend on them for their subsistence and who habitually live with them under the same roof.
ARTICLE II
Non-intervention Principle
The members of the Forces or the civi liaz. component, dependents, and designated contractors of the United States Forces shall respect the laws of the Republic of Panama and shall refrain from any activity inconsistent with the spirit of this Agreement. Especially, they shall abstain from all political activity in the Republic of Panama as well
as from any interference in the internal affairs of the Republic.
The United States shall take all measures within its authority to ensure that the provisions of this Article are fulfilled.

TIAS 10032