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Property and Equipment - Geographic Location of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment | $ 624,002 | $ 560,371
North America |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment | 581,535 | 524,880
Central and South America |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment | 16,122 | 12,678
Africa |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment | 12,379 | 11,507
Asia Pacific |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment | 11,411 | 8,913
Europe |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Total property and equipment | $ 2,555 | $ 2,393

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