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Other Liabilities, Provisions, Contingencies and Commitments - Schedule of Provisions and Other Non-Current Liabilities (Detail) - MXN ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Disclosure of financial liabilities [abstract] |  |
Contingencies | $ 9,928 | $ 12,855
Payable taxes | 873 | 458
Others | 767 | 1,233
Total | $ 11,568 | $ 14,546

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