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Basis of preparation and presentation of the consolidated financial statements (Schedule of Relevant Exchange Rates) (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | May 27, 2020
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] |  |  |  |
Current exchange rate as of (Mexican pesos per one U.S. dollar) |  | 18.87 | 19.66 |
Average exchange rate for the year ended December 31 (Mexican pesos per one U.S. dollar) | [1] | 19.26 | 19.23 |
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [member] |  |  |  |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] |  |  |  |
Current exchange rate as of (Mexican pesos per one U.S. dollar) |  |  |  | 22.5630
[1] | Average exchange rate used to translate revenues, costs and expenses of the companies mentioned above.

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