Cash and Cash Equivalents (Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| 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 |