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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |  |  |
Collection of VAT taxes receivable | $ 6,025 | $ 5,049 | $ 3,438

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Balance Type: | debit
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