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Income tax and deferred taxes - Tax Loss Carryforwards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Disclosure Of Income Tax And Deferred Taxes [Line Items] |  |
Deferred taxes related to benefits for tax losses | $ 23,340 | $ 10,059
Chile |  |
Disclosure Of Income Tax And Deferred Taxes [Line Items] |  |
Deferred taxes related to benefits for tax losses | 16,087 | 10,059
Foreign |  |
Disclosure Of Income Tax And Deferred Taxes [Line Items] |  |
Deferred taxes related to benefits for tax losses | $ 7,253 | $ 0

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