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Assets held for sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners [abstract] |  |
Terrenos Soquimich Comercial S.A. | $ 1,430 | $ 1,480
Facilities and fixtures at Soquimich Comercial S.A. | 0 | 109
Total assets held for sale | $ 1,430 | $ 1,589

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