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Other Financial Items (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Foreign exchange loss on operations | $ (973) | $ 0
Amortization of debt guarantee | 539 | 1,234
Financing arrangement fees and other costs | (54) | (283)
Others | (213) | (1,590)
Other financial items, net | 4,621 | (4,075)
Interest Rate Swap |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Interest income (expense), net | $ 5,322 | $ (3,436)

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