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Non-Controlling Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries - Summary of Analysis of FEMSAs Non-Controlling Interest in its Consolidated Subsidiaries (Detail) $ in Millions, $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2018 MXN ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | [1] | Dec. 31, 2017 MXN ($)
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Disclosure Of Non Controlling Interest In Consolidated Subsidiaries [line items] |  |  |
Non controlling interest | $ 78,489 | $ 3,997 | $ 86,621
Coca-Cola FEMSA [member] |  |  |
Disclosure Of Non Controlling Interest In Consolidated Subsidiaries [line items] |  |  |
Non controlling interest | 73,776 |  | 82,366
Other [Member] |  |  |
Disclosure Of Non Controlling Interest In Consolidated Subsidiaries [line items] |  |  |
Non controlling interest | $ 4,713 |  | $ 4,255
[1] | Convenience translation to U.S. dollars ($) - See Note 2.2.3

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