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Suppliers and contractors (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Suppliers and contractors.

Summary of amount due to suppliers and contractors

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​		December 31, 2021		December 31, 2020
Third parties - Brazil		1,728		1,782
Third parties - Abroad		1,620		1,413
Related parties (note 31)		127		172
Total		3,475		3,367

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