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Provision for de-characterization of dam structures and asset retirement obligations (Details Narrative) $ in Millions, R$ in Billions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2024 BRL (R$) | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial guarantees and insurance |  |  | $ 324 | R$ 1.8 |  |
Project term |  |  | 15 years | 15 years |  |
Losses in relation to the operational stoppage | $ 36 | $ 50 | $ 79 |  | $ 124 |
Guarantees issued by financial institutions | $ 821 |  | $ 821 |  |  | $ 910
Bottom of range [member] |  |  |  |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Present value at a rate |  |  | 5.41% | 5.41% |  |
Top of range [member] |  |  |  |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Present value at a rate |  |  | 6.45% | 6.45% |  |

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