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Provision for de-characterization of dam structures and asset retirement obligations (Details Narrative) R$ in Millions, $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Feb. 28, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 BRL (R$) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 BRL (R$) | Dec. 31, 2022 BRL (R$)
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Additional provision for investments | $ 37 |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial guarantees and insurance |  | $ 370 | R$ 1,800 |  |  |  |
Project term |  | 15 years | 15 years |  |  |  |
Other liabilities |  | $ 108 |  | $ 96 |  | R$ 527 | R$ 500
Additional provisions |  |  |  | 57 |  |  | R$ 292
Losses in relation to the operational stoppage |  | $ 218 |  | $ 269 | $ 376 |  |
Bottom of range [member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Present value at a rate |  | 6.14% | 6.14% |  |  |  |
Top of range [member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Present value at a rate |  | 5.41% | 5.41% |  |  |  |

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