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Current Taxes and Deferred Taxes - Current Taxes (Details) - CLP ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Current Taxes and Deferred Taxes |  |
Income taxes | $ 108,844 | $ 122,644
Monthly prepaid taxes (PPM) | (123,717) | (126,266)
Credit for training expenses | (2,036) | (2,031)
Other | (2,670) | (1,004)
Total tax payable (receivable), net | $ (19,579) | $ (6,657)

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