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Borrowings and debt - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Panama Revolving Corporate Bond Program |
Disclosure of short term borrowings [Line Items] |
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 300,000
Euro Medium Term Note Program |
Disclosure of short term borrowings [Line Items] |
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 2,250
Euro Medium Term Note Program | Minimun of the year |
Disclosure of short term borrowings [Line Items] |
Maturity term | 7 days
Euro Medium Term Note Program | Maximum of the year |
Disclosure of short term borrowings [Line Items] |
Maturity term | 30 years
Certificados Bursatiles Program |
Disclosure of short term borrowings [Line Items] |
Aggregate principal amount | $ 25,000,000
Certificados Bursatiles Program | Minimun of the year |
Disclosure of short term borrowings [Line Items] |
Maturity term | 1 day
Certificados Bursatiles Program | Maximum of the year |
Disclosure of short term borrowings [Line Items] |
Maturity term | 30 years

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