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Provisions and other non-financial liabilities - Changes in Provisions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Disclosure Of Provisions And Other Non-Financial Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |
Total provisions, initial balance | $ 1,361,199 | $ 378,704 | $ 166,783
Changes |  |  |
Additional provisions | 1,935,059 | 3,056,824 | 287,568
Provision used | (2,824,129) | (2,060,321) | (65,358)
Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange | (838) | (32) | (72)
Others | (18,519) | (13,976) | (10,217)
Total Increase (decreases) | (908,427) | 982,495 | 211,921
Total provisions, ending balance | 452,772 | 1,361,199 | 378,704
Legal complaints |  |  |
Disclosure Of Provisions And Other Non-Financial Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |
Total provisions, initial balance | 53,709 | 49,741 | 10,165
Changes |  |  |
Additional provisions | 266 | 3,981 | 48,012
Provision used | (52,707) | 0 | (8,399)
Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange | 33 | (1) | (37)
Others | 0 | (12) | 0
Total Increase (decreases) | (52,408) | 3,968 | 39,576
Total provisions, ending balance | 1,301 | 53,709 | 49,741
Provision for dismantling, restoration and rehabilitation cost |  |  |
Disclosure Of Provisions And Other Non-Financial Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |
Total provisions, initial balance | 53,995 | 58,592 | 61,265
Changes |  |  |
Additional provisions | 12,127 | 7,085 | 7,302
Provision used | 0 | 0 | 0
Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange | 0 | (35) | 0
Others | (7,663) | (11,647) | (9,975)
Total Increase (decreases) | 4,464 | (4,597) | (2,673)
Total provisions, ending balance | 58,459 | 53,995 | 58,592
Other provisions |  |  |
Disclosure Of Provisions And Other Non-Financial Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |
Total provisions, initial balance | 1,253,495 | 270,371 | 95,353
Changes |  |  |
Additional provisions | 1,922,666 | 3,045,758 | 232,254
Provision used | (2,771,422) | (2,060,321) | (56,959)
Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange | (871) | 4 | (35)
Others | (10,856) | (2,317) | (242)
Total Increase (decreases) | (860,483) | 983,124 | 175,018
Total provisions, ending balance | $ 393,012 | $ 1,253,495 | $ 270,371

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