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Gains (losses) from operating activities in the statement of income of expenses, included according to their nature - Administrative Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation of right-of-use assets | $ (9,206) | $ (8,706) |
Total | (142,644) | (118,893) | $ (107,017)
Administrative expenses |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Employee benefit expenses | (63,713) | (60,552) | (55,152)
Marketing costs | (5,661) | (2,415) | (2,377)
Amortization expense | (126) | (118) | (91)
Entertainment expenses | (5,576) | (4,906) | (4,858)
Advisory services | (27,235) | (17,332) | (13,880)
Lease of buildings and facilities | (3,829) | (3,478) | (3,111)
Insurance | (3,011) | (3,901) | (3,478)
Office expenses | (8,596) | (6,363) | (6,204)
Contractors | (7,283) | (5,106) | (5,079)
Depreciation of right-of-use assets | (2,656) | (2,743) | (2,617)
Other expenses | $ (14,958) | $ (11,979) | $ (10,170)

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