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INCOME TAXES - Non Operating Losses (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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United States |
Income Taxes |
Non operating losses | $ 160,900
Mexico |
Income Taxes |
Non operating losses | 31,810
Canada |
Income Taxes |
Non operating losses | 19,055
Argentina |
Income Taxes |
Non operating losses | $ 79,807

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