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Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details) (Detail) - MXN ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]
changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments gain (loss)	$ 8,192,567	$ (9,622,233)	$ 15,128,269
Effect of derivative financial instruments acquired for hedging purposes	$ 12,292	$ 48,496	$ 37,011
Derivatives [member] | Debt securities [member]
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]
weighted-average interest rate	4.00%	3.70%	3.90%

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Adjustments for gains (losses) on changes in the fair value of derivatives to reconcile profit (loss) to net cash flow from (used in) operating activities. [Refer: At fair value [member]; Derivatives [member]; Profit (loss)]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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