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Employee benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Current |  |
Profit sharing and bonuses | $ 20,085 | $ 22,421
Total | 20,085 | 22,421
Non-current |  |
Profit sharing and bonuses | 8,831 | 6,487
Severance indemnity payments | 28,233 | 27,445
Total | $ 37,064 | $ 33,932

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