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Income tax and deferred taxes (Details 6) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Income tax and deferred taxes [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets and liabilities, net opening balance	$ (183,411)	$ (175,361)
Increase (decrease) in deferred taxes in profit or loss	29,096	(5,758)
Increase (decrease) in deferred taxes in equity	(1,786)	(2,292)
Deferred tax liability (asset) at end of period	$ (156,101)	$ (183,411)

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- Definition

The amount of tax expense or income relating to changes in deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, recognised in profit or loss. [Refer: Deferred tax assets; Deferred tax expense (income); Deferred tax liabilities]

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The amount of deferred tax liabilities or assets. [Refer: Deferred tax liabilities; Deferred tax assets]

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