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Property and Equipment and Leased Assets and Lease Liabilities (Details Textual) - CLP ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Property and Equipment (Textual) |  |  |
Depreciation charges of the year | $ (359) | $ (368) | $ (368)
Sales and disposals of the year | $ 949 |  |

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