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Basis of Preparation - Additional Information (Detail) - $ / $ | Sep. 26, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2019
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Disclosure of detailed information about investment property [line items] |  |
Conversion rate of Mexican pesos to U.S. dollars |  | 19.2089
Changes in foreign exchange rates [member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about investment property [line items] |  |
Conversion rate of Mexican pesos to U.S. dollars | 19.4587 |
Increase decrease in foreign currency exchange rate | 1.00% |

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