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Loans, borrowings, leases, cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments - Debt payments (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
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IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Principal | $ 11,034 |
Estimated future interest payments | 6,406 | [1]
2023 |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Principal | 160 |
Estimated future interest payments | 674 | [1]
2024 |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Principal | 611 |
Estimated future interest payments | 662 | [1]
2025 |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Principal | 452 |
Estimated future interest payments | 637 | [1]
2026 |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Principal | 847 |
Estimated future interest payments | 609 | [1]
2027 |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Principal | 1,696 |
Estimated future interest payments | 501 | [1]
Between 2028 and 2030 |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Principal | 2,825 |
Estimated future interest payments | 1,267 | [1]
2031 onwards |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Principal | 4,443 |
Estimated future interest payments | $ 2,056 | [1]
[1] | Based on interest rate curves and foreign exchange rates applicable as at December 31, 2022 and considering that the payments of principal will be made on their contracted payments dates. The amount includes the estimated interest not yet accrued and the interest already recognized in the financial statements.

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