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WORKERS' PARTICIPATION: (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) item | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Statutory workers' participation |  |  |
Current | $ 347.2 | $ 344.5 | $ 248.5
Deferred | 29.1 | (72.8) | 19.8
Workers' participation expense (in USD) | $ 376.3 | $ 271.7 | $ 268.3
Peru |  |  |
Statutory workers' participation |  |  |
Provision for workers' participation as a percentage of pre-tax earnings | 8.00% |  |
Number of months for which an individual worker's salary is capped for consideration of annual individual worker participation | 18 months |  |
Maximum taxable units contributed by employer to benefit fund (in Peruvian taxable units) | item | 2,200 |  |
Maximum employer contribution to benefit fund (in USD) | $ 2.7 |  |
Mexico |  |  |
Statutory workers' participation |  |  |
Provision for workers' participation as a percentage of pre-tax earnings | 10.00% |  |

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