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Investments - Schedule of Investments Classified as Held to Maturity (Detail) - MXN ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Disclosure Of Investments [Line Items] |  |
Held to maturity investments | $ 2,160 | $ 120
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [member] |  |
Disclosure Of Investments [Line Items] |  |
Acquisition cost | 1,934 |
Amortized cost | 1,934 |
Corporate debt securities [member] |  |
Disclosure Of Investments [Line Items] |  |
Acquisition cost | 222 | 118
Accrued interest | 4 | 2
Amortized cost | $ 226 | $ 120

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