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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Jun. 30, 2014 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($) VEB / $ | Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($) VEB / $ | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Venezuela-Highly Inflationary Economy |  |  |  |
Venezuela foreign currency transaction loss |  | $ 17,665 |  |
Effect of liquidation of inventory valued at historical exchange rate after currency devaluation | $ 3,468 |  |  |
SICAD I Rate | VEB / $ |  | 10.7 | 12.8 |
Net bolivar-denominated monetary assets position |  |  | $ 3,911 | $ (1,264)
Cash and Cash Equivalents Located in Venezuela |  |  | $ 4,714 | $ 2,124

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