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Income taxes - Settlement program (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Income Taxes |  |
Current liabilities | $ 371 | $ 324
Non-current liabilities | 1,869 | 1,964
REFIS liabilities | $ 2,240 | $ 2,288
SELIC rate (in percentage) | 13.75% | 9.25%

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