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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Defined benefit pension plan - Allocation of plan assets (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Defined benefit pension plan |  |
Allocation for plan assets |  |
Target allocation of shares (as a percent) | 50.00% | 50.00%
Target allocation of debt securities (as a percent) | 40.00% | 40.00%
Target allocation of alternative securities (as a percent) | 10.00% | 10.00%
Brazilian Plans |  |
Allocation for plan assets |  |
Fixed income | 98.00% | 97.00%
Others | 2.00% | 3.00%
Total | 100.00% | 100.00%
North American Plans |  |
Allocation for plan assets |  |
Fixed income | 48.30% | 45.80%
Variable income | 45.00% | 48.50%
Others | 6.70% | 5.70%
Total | 100.00% | 100.00%

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