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Personnel Expenses (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 CLP ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 CLP ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 CLP ($)
Personnel Expenses |  |  |  |
Remuneration |  | $ 235,765 | $ 228,801 | $ 216,459
Bonuses and incentives |  | 42,465 | 48,927 | 44,245
Variable Compensation |  | 36,471 | 42,714 | 36,855
Lunch and health benefits |  | 26,836 | 28,474 | 25,339
Gratifications |  | 25,402 | 25,486 | 24,512
Staff severance indemnities |  | 21,241 | 24,141 | 13,386
Training expenses |  | 3,555 | 2,020 | 2,546
Other personnel expenses |  | 17,596 | 17,355 | 18,046
Total | $ 665,114 | $ 409,331 | $ 417,918 | $ 381,388

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