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Employee benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Current |  |
Profit sharing and bonuses | $ 16,387 | $ 20,085
Total | 16,387 | 20,085
Non-current |  |
Profit sharing and bonuses | 8,026 | 8,831
Severance indemnity payments | 27,814 | 28,233
Total | $ 35,840 | $ 37,064

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