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Employee benefits - Classes of Benefits and Expenses by Employee (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Current |  |
Profit sharing and bonuses | $ 0 | $ 0
Performance bonus and operational targets | 31,546 | 23,946
Total | 31,546 | 23,946
Non-current |  |
Profit sharing and bonuses | 26,970 | 18,428
Severance indemnity payments | 38,637 | 43,578
Total | $ 65,607 | $ 62,006

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