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Taxes (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Current liabilities | $ 428 | $ 371
Non-current liabilities | 1,723 | 1,869
REFIS liabilities | $ 2,151 | $ 2,240
SELIC rate (in percentage) | 11.75% | 13.75%

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