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EQUITY (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 7 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2010
EQUITY |  |  |
Repurchase of Bunge's issued and outstanding common shares approved by the Board of Directors | $ 700 |  |
Repurchase of common shares (in shares) |  |  | 6,714,573
Repurchase of common shares |  | $ 107 | $ 354

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