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Disclosures on the effects of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates (Parenthetical) (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Reserve for currency exchange conversion | $ (11,569) | $ (25,745) | $ (26,307)
Grupo Tarsa [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Reserve for currency exchange conversion | $ 14,580,000 |  |

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