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Other Liabilities, Provisions, Contingencies and Commitments - Provisions and Other Long Term Liabilities (Detail) - MXN ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Disclosure of financial liabilities [abstract] |  |
Provisions | $ 12,855 | $ 16,428
Taxes payable | 458 | 508
Others | 1,233 | 1,457
Total | $ 14,546 | $ 18,393

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