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Accounts Receivable, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - MXN ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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The Coca-Cola company [member] |  |  |
Disclosure Of Accounts Receivable [line items] |  |  |
Contributions from related parties | $ 4,023 | $ 4,518 | $ 3,749

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