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Segments - Allocation of Property and Equipment Based on Geography (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | $ 993 | $ 807
United States |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 1 | 1
Total Other Countries |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 992 | 806
Argentina |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 188 | 174
Brazil |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 514 | 395
Mexico |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 206 | 176
Other Countries |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | $ 84 | $ 61

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