Cash and Cash Equivalents (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS [Abstract]        
Cash on hand and at banks $ 127,625 $ 126,584    
Short-term deposits and highly liquid funds 7 9,408    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 127,632 $ 135,992 $ 163,412 $ 247,556