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Suppliers and contractors (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Related parties | $ 171 | $ 91
Total trade and other current payables | 4,461 | 3,475
Country of domicile [member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Third parties | 2,691 | 1,766
Foreign countries [member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Third parties | $ 1,599 | $ 1,618

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