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Participative shareholders' debentures (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |  |
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Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2024 R$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 R$ / shares
Participative Shareholders Debentures |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Average Price Per debenture | R$ / shares |  |  |  |  | R$ 35.06 |  | R$ 31.35
Financial results | $ (241) | $ 321 | $ (77) | $ 274 |  |  |
Liability related to debenture | $ 2,451 |  | $ 2,451 |  |  | $ 2,874 |

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