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Participative shareholders' debentures (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 R$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 R$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 R$ / shares
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Participative Shareholders Debentures |  |  |  |  |  |
Average Price Per Debenture | R$ / shares |  | R$ 35.80 |  | R$ 36.59 |  | R$ 49.10
Financial results | $ (179) |  | $ 659 |  | $ (716) |
Liability related to debenture | $ 2,874 |  | $ 2,725 |  | $ 3,419 |

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