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Litigations (Details Narrative) $ in Millions, R$ in Billions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2023 BRL (R$) | Dec. 31, 2022 BRL (R$)
Notes and other explanatory information [abstract] |  |  |  |
Legal proceedings reserved | $ 555 | $ 498 |  |
Guarantee Obligations, Bank Guarantee | $ 2,600 | $ 2,300 | R$ 12.3 | R$ 12.0

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