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Note Popular, Inc. (Holding company only) financial information (Statement of Operations) (Parenthetical) (Detail) - Popular, Inc. Holding Co. - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Revenues |  |  |
Interest income from subsidiaries and affiliate | $ 4,237 | $ 6,121 | $ 3,183
Expenses |  |  |
Operating expenses for services by subsidiaries and affiliates | 14,400 | 10,511 | 8,225
Expense reimbursement by subsidiaries for services provided by parent | $ 106,725 | $ 90,807 | $ 76,720

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