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SEGMENTS - Summary of Allocation of Property and Equipment Based on Geography (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | $ 1,250 | $ 993
US property and equipment, net |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 2 | 1
Total Other Countries |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 1,248 | 992
Argentina |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 208 | 188
Brazil |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 603 | 514
Mexico |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | 345 | 206
Other countries |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment, net | $ 92 | $ 84

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