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Other Liabilities, Provisions, Contingencies and Commitments - Other Financial Liabilities (Detail) - MXN ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items] |  |
Other financial liabilities | $ 2,797 | $ 7,320
Derivative financial instruments [Member] |  |
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items] |  |
Other financial liabilities | 1,769 | 6,403
Security deposits [Member] |  |
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items] |  |
Other financial liabilities | $ 1,028 | $ 917

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