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Equipment and leasehold improvements - Schedule of Movement of Right-of-Use Assets on the Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Main office space |  |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [line items] |  |
Lease term | 15 years |
Representative office | Minimun of the year |  |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [line items] |  |
Lease term | 3 years |
Representative office | Maximum of the year |  |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [line items] |  |
Lease term | 5 years |
IFRS 16 | Increase (decrease) due to changes in accounting policy required by IFRSs | Buildings |  |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [line items] |  |
Initial balance | $ 12,841 | $ 13,938
Additions | 1,388 | 7
Depreciation of right-of-use assets | (1,119) | (1,104)
Decrease | (357) | 0
Ending balance | $ 12,753 | $ 12,841

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