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Debt Securities Held-to-maturity - Debt securities held-to-maturity-Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity |  |
Amortized Cost | $ 97,662 | $ 101,575
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions |  |
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity |  |
Amortized Cost | 85,556 | $ 89,459
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions | Munis Payable From Real and Personal Property Taxes |  |
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity |  |
Amortized Cost | 40,000 |
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions | Munis Not Guaranteed By Puerto Rico Central Government |  |
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity |  |
Amortized Cost | $ 46,000 |

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