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Loans, borrowings, leases, cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments - Cash and cash equivalents (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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R$ |  |
Cash and cash equivalents |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 2,849 | $ 2,822
US$ |  |
Cash and cash equivalents |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | 10,195 | 4,361
Other currencies |  |
Cash and cash equivalents |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 443 | $ 167

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