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Summary of significant accounting policies (Details 2) - Argentina Consumer Price [Member] | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Level of price index | 284.14 | 184.13 | 124.80
Price index movements | 54.2 | 47.5 | 24.8

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