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Gains (losses) from operating activities in the statement of income, included according to their nature (Details 6) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Total | $ (5,313) | $ (383) | $ 6,404
Other income expenses [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Adjustment relating to previous year application of equity method to investments | (49) | (985) | (664)
Losses in the sale of investments in associates | (11,830) | 0 | (759)
Impairment of interests in associates | 7,235 | 631 | (8,802)
Losses in the sale of investments in joint Ventures | (481) | 0 | 14,507
Others | (188) | (29) | 2,122
Total | $ (5,313) | $ (383) | $ 6,404

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