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Financing Receivables (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
Receivables [Abstract] |
Financing Receivables | The following table presents financing receivables by country as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31, |  | 2019 |  | 2018
Argentina |  | $ | 64 |  |  | $ | 93 |
Chile |  | 33 |  |  | — |
Other |  | 12 |  |  | 23 |
Total |  | $ | 109 |  |  | $ | 116 |

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