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11. Other receivables (Details 1) - ARS ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Other Receivables Details 1Abstract |  |  |
Allowance for the impairment of other receivables, beginning | $ 39,870 | $ 63,940 | $ 32,712
Increase | 61,467 | 0 | 45,032
Result from exposure to inflation | (24,040) | (12,704) | (13,804)
Recovery | 0 | (11,366) | 0
Allowance for the impairment of other receivables, ending | $ 77,297 | $ 39,870 | $ 63,940

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