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Supplemental Cash Flow Information
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as well as the September 30, 2019 balance. The September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019 balances sum to the amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:
September 30, 2020September 30, 2019December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents$716,799 $93,153 $61,576 
Restricted cash30,857 35,101 36,241 
Total Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows$747,656 $128,254 $97,817 

Restricted cash includes cash equivalents held to collateralize standby letters of credit. In addition, Laureate may at times hold a United States deposit for a letter of credit in lieu of a surety bond, or otherwise have cash that is not immediately available for use in current operations. See also Note 10, Commitments and Contingencies.