| | January - December | | ||||
| | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | |
| | ThU.S.$ | | ThU.S.$ | | ThU.S.$ | |
Salaries and bonuses | | 59,501 | | 73,398 | | 65,760 | |
Per diem compensation to members of the Board of Directors | | 2,566 | | 1,783 | | 1,097 | |
Termination benefits | | 4,936 | | 6,174 | | 2,250 | |
Total | | 67,003 | | 81,355 | | 69,107 | |