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Liabilities related to associates and joint ventures (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Jun. 30, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Oct. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Additional provisions related to environment | $ 193 |  |  |
Discounted rate | 6.90% | 7.30% |  |
Financial debt held by creditors |  |  |  | $ 4,800
Long-term unsecured debt |  |  |  | $ 3,900
Fund of reparation and compensation programs | $ 1,000 |  |  |
Additional contributions | $ 326 |  |  |
USD [Member] |  |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Definitive agreement amount |  |  | $ 31,700 |
Expenses incurred |  |  | 7,900 |
Compensation amount to be paid |  |  | 18,000 |
Performance obligation amount |  |  | 5,800 |
BRL [Member] |  |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Definitive agreement amount |  |  | 170,000 |
Expenses incurred |  |  | 38,000 |
Compensation amount to be paid |  |  | 100,000 |
Performance obligation amount |  |  | $ 32,000 |

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