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Note 4 - Labor costs (included in Cost of sales and in Selling, general and administrative expenses) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Note 4. Labor costs (included in Cost of sales and in Selling, general and administrative expenses)      
Wages, salaries and social security costs $ 1,960,240 $ 2,033,067 $ 1,943,825
Severance indemnities 42,359 35,608 26,470
Post-employment benefits - defined contribution plans 18,220 16,014 15,055
Post-employment benefits - defined benefit plans 8,078 24,259 19,452
Employee retention and long-term incentive program 52,570 51,825 51,564
Total employee benefits expense $ 2,081,467 $ 2,160,773 $ 2,056,366