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Taxes (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Current liabilities | $ 383 | $ 428
Non-current liabilities | 1,284 | 1,723
REFIS liabilities | $ 1,667 | $ 2,151
SELIC rate (in percentage) | 10.50% | 11.75%

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