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Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale - Agreement to Sell Institution in Brazil (Details) - Assets classified as held for sale R$ in Thousands | Jun. 14, 2019 USD ($) | Apr. 16, 2019 USD ($) | Apr. 16, 2019 BRL (R$)
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Sodecam - Sociedade De Desenvolvimento Cultural Do Amazonas Ltda |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Percent of ownership disposed of |  | 100.00% |
Consideration received from dispositions |  | $ 50,900,000 | R$ 194,800
Accounts payable disposed of |  | $ 2,600,000 | R$ 9,800
Exeter Street Holdings, LLC |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Percent of ownership disposed of | 100.00% |  |
Consideration received from dispositions | $ 5,800,000 |  |

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