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Contingencies and Commitments (Details 3) - Compania Industrial Cervecera S.A. [Member] - Banco de la Nacion Argentin [Member] | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Disclosure of commitments and contingent [Line Items] |
Amount | $ 7,000,000
Due date | Dec. 31, 2018

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