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Discontinued operations - CW-Belize (Details Textual) - CW Belize Member [Member] - USD ($) |  |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 14, 2019 | Jan. 07, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Proceeds From Repatriated Funds |  |  | $ 1,000,000 | $ 2,750,000 | $ 458,000 | $ 400,000
Subsequent Event [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds From Repatriated Funds |  | $ 1,100,000 |  |  |  |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration | $ 7,000,000 |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses | 6,735,000 |  |  |  |  |
Contingent Consideration For Other Obligations | $ 265,000 |  |  |  |  |

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