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Gains (losses) from operating activities in the statement of income by function of expenses, included according to their nature (Details 6) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Total |  | $ 6,404 | $ 543 | $ 679
Gains on disposals of investments | $ 14,507 |  |  |
Other income expenses [Member] |  |  |  |
Adjust previous year application method of participation |  | (664) | 500 | (721)
Impairment of interests in joint ventures |  | (8,802) | 0 | 0
Sales of investments |  | 13,748 | 0 | 7,636
Others |  | 2,122 | 43 | (6,236)
Total |  | $ 6,404 | $ 543 | $ 679

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