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Gains (losses) from operating activities in the statement of income, included according to their nature (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation of Right-of-use Assets (contracts under IFRS 16) | $ 8,431 | $ 7,951 |
Total | (107,017) | (117,180) | $ (118,126)
Administrative expenses [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Remuneration and benefits to employees | (55,152) | (60,255) | (63,880)
Marketing costs | (2,377) | (3,911) | (3,078)
Amortization expense | (91) | (5) | (15)
Entertainment expenses | (4,858) | (5,783) | (4,805)
Advisory services | (13,880) | (13,862) | (12,848)
Leases | (3,111) | (3,653) | (4,556)
Insurance | (3,478) | (2,553) | (1,758)
Office expenses | (6,204) | (7,327) | (8,165)
Contractors | (5,079) | (4,874) | (5,730)
Depreciation of Right-of-use Assets (contracts under IFRS 16) | (2,617) | (2,501) | 0
Other expenses, by nature | (10,170) | (12,456) | (13,291)
Total | $ (107,017) | $ (117,180) | $ (118,126)

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