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Income Tax, Movements in deferred tax assets and liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract] |  |
Beginning of period | $ 165,136 | $ 202,891
Increase/decrease through the consolidated income statement | (24,195) | (31,421)
Increase/decrease through other consolidated comprehensive income (equity) | (10,685) | (13,312)
Other movements | (6,001) | 6,978
End of period | 136,066 | 165,136
Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract] |  |
Beginning of period | 186,583 | 95,037
Increase/decrease through the consolidated income statement | 17,996 | 86,418
Increase/decrease through other consolidated comprehensive income (equity) | 0 | 0
Change in the scope of the consolidated financial statements | 590 |
Other movements | (3,018) | 5,128
End of period | 211,000 | $ 186,583
Deferred Tax Assets [Member] | IFRS 9 Adjustment [Member] |  |
Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract] |  |
First application of IFRS 9 as of December 31, 2017 | 11,811 |
Deferred Tax Liabilities [Member] | IFRS 9 Adjustment [Member] |  |
Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract] |  |
First application of IFRS 9 as of December 31, 2017 | $ 8,849 |

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