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Segments - Allocation of Right of Use Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ 656 | $ 461
Argentina |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 53 |
Brazil |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 286 |
Mexico |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 245 |
Other Countries |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ 72 |

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