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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, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Disclosure Of Provisions And Other Non-Financial Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |
Total provisions, initial balance | $ 452,772 | $ 1,361,199 | $ 378,704
Changes |  |  |
Additional provisions | 522,328 | 1,935,059 | 3,056,824
Provision used | (570,187) | (2,824,129) | (2,060,321)
Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange | (218) | (838) | (32)
Others | (40,181) | (18,519) | (13,976)
Total Increase (decreases) | (88,258) | (908,427) | 982,495
Total provisions, ending balance | 364,514 | 452,772 | 1,361,199
Legal complaints |  |  |
Disclosure Of Provisions And Other Non-Financial Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |
Total provisions, initial balance | 1,301 | 53,709 | 49,741
Changes |  |  |
Additional provisions | 17,333 | 266 | 3,981
Provision used | 0 | (52,707) | 0
Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange | 134 | 33 | (1)
Others | (9,705) | 0 | (12)
Total Increase (decreases) | 7,762 | (52,408) | 3,968
Total provisions, ending balance | 9,063 | 1,301 | 53,709
Provision for dismantling, restoration and rehabilitation cost |  |  |
Disclosure Of Provisions And Other Non-Financial Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |
Total provisions, initial balance | 58,459 | 53,995 | 58,592
Changes |  |  |
Additional provisions | 0 | 12,127 | 7,085
Provision used | 0 | 0 | 0
Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange | 0 | 0 | (35)
Others | (5,448) | (7,663) | (11,647)
Total Increase (decreases) | (5,448) | 4,464 | (4,597)
Total provisions, ending balance | 53,011 | 58,459 | 53,995
Other provisions |  |  |
Disclosure Of Provisions And Other Non-Financial Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |
Total provisions, initial balance | 393,012 | 1,253,495 | 270,371
Changes |  |  |
Additional provisions | 504,995 | 1,922,666 | 3,045,758
Provision used | (570,187) | (2,771,422) | (2,060,321)
Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange | (352) | (871) | 4
Others | (25,028) | (10,856) | (2,317)
Total Increase (decreases) | (90,572) | (860,483) | 983,124
Total provisions, ending balance | $ 302,440 | $ 393,012 | $ 1,253,495

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