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Significant events in the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Income Statement [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Reversal of deferred income tax related to the Renova Foundation | $ (1,078)
Notes offering |
Bond tender offers | (22)
Cashflow [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Reversal of deferred income tax related to the Renova Foundation |
Notes offering | 1,500
Bond tender offers | $ (500)

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