Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions (Details) - MXN ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions
Tax loss carry-forwards used	$ 154,353	$ 16,378	$ 195,116

Represents the decrease of income tax loss carry-forwards due to offsetting against income during the period.

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