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Information by Segment - Summary of Geographic Disclosure (Detail) - MXN ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |  |
Total Non Current Assets | $ 398,774 | $ 407,353
Mexico and Central America [member] |  |
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |  |
Total Non Current Assets | 195,310 | 176,174
Asia [Member] |  |
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |  |
Total Non Current Assets |  | 17,233
South America [member] |  |
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |  |
Total Non Current Assets | 120,003 | 130,226
Europe [member] |  |
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |  |
Total Non Current Assets | $ 83,461 | $ 83,720

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