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Provisions - Changes in Provisions (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 CLP ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 CLP ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 CLP ($)
Changes in provisions |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  | $ 187,568 | $ 182,832 | $ 185,643
Provisions established |  | 172,804 | 172,555 | 174,760
Provisions used |  | (165,675) | (167,699) | (177,571)
Provisions released |  | (160) | (120) |
Ending Balance | $ 316,099 | 194,537 | 187,568 | 182,832
Minimum dividends |  |  |  |
Changes in provisions |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  | 165,675 | 167,699 | 177,324
Provisions established |  | 172,804 | 165,675 | 167,699
Provisions used |  | (165,675) | (167,699) | (177,324)
Ending Balance |  | 172,804 | 165,675 | 167,699
Contingencies |  |  |  |
Changes in provisions |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  | 21,893 | 15,133 | 8,319
Provisions established |  |  | 6,880 | 7,061
Provisions used |  |  |  | (247)
Provisions released |  | (160) | (120) |
Ending Balance |  | $ 21,733 | $ 21,893 | $ 15,133

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