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Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments - Schedule of Net Investment Hedging (Details) - Net Investment Hedges € in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2020 MXN ($) | Mar. 31, 2020 EUR (€) | Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 MXN ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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Senior note - 0.625% |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount |  | € 0 | $ 0 |  | € 500 | $ 561
Foreign exchange forwards/options |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | $ 7,200 |  | $ 307 | $ 7,200 |  | $ 382

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