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Segment reporting - Allocation of Property and Equipment Based on Geography (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | $ 1,081 | $ 993
US |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 2 | 1
Argentina |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 199 | 188
Brazil |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 527 | 514
Mexico |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 267 | 206
Other countries |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 86 | 84
Total Other Countries |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | $ 1,079 | $ 992

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