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Litigations - Contingencies assets (Details) - ICMS included in PIS and COFINS tax base R$ in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) case | Jun. 30, 2021 BRL (R$) case | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 BRL (R$)
Contingent assets |  |  |  |
Number of judicial proceedings | 2 | 2 |  |
Number of proceedings with definitive favorable decision | 1 | 1 |  |
Contingent asset recognized | $ 162 | R$ 808 | $ 63 | R$ 313
Addition gain | $ 29 | R$ 146 |  |

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