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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Net Revenues and Net Income before Income Tax of Company's Argentenian Subsidiaries (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues | $ 10,487,000 | $ 7,450,000 | $ 5,710,000
Argentinean Subsidiaries |  |  |
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues | 3,240,000 | 2,500,000 | 1,531,000
Direct contribution | $ 1,403,000 | $ 1,012,000 | $ 533,000

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