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Segment Information - Geographical Area - Summary of Operating Results by Geographies Areas (Detail) (Parenthetical) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021
Disclosure of operating segments [abstract] |
Hyperinflation percent | 26.00%

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