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Litigations - Judicial deposits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Judicial deposits, non-current | $ 1,215 | $ 1,220
Tax litigation |  |
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Judicial deposits, non-current | 945 | 957
Civil litigation |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Judicial deposits, non-current | 123 | 100
Labor litigation |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Judicial deposits, non-current | 134 | 141
Environmental litigation |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Judicial deposits, non-current | 13 | 22
Legal proceedings provision [member] |  |
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Judicial deposits, non-current | $ 1,215 | $ 1,220

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