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INCOME TAXES (Details 4) - Allowance - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Movement of allowances |  |  |
Beginning of the year | $ 52,985 | $ 57,190 | $ 54,140
Additions (Reversals) | (944) | (4,411) | 4,671
Addition from acquisition of Recurrent | 4,949 |  |
Foreign exchange effect | (1,031) | 206 | (1,621)
Closing balance | $ 55,959 | $ 52,985 | $ 57,190

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