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Cash and cash equivalents - Restricted Cash Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Disclosures Of Cash And Cash Equivalents [Line Items] |  |
Restricted cash | $ 950 | $ 717
Isapre Norte Grande Ltda. |  |
Disclosures Of Cash And Cash Equivalents [Line Items] |  |
Restricted cash | $ 950 | $ 717

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