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Foreign Exchange Transactions, Net (Details) - CLP ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Foreign Exchange Transactions, Net [abstract] |  |  |
Gain (loss) from accounting hedges | $ 113,374 | $ 118,690 | $ (64,135)
Exchange difference, net | 6,284 | 9,609 | (7,221)
Indexed foreign currency | (88,772) | (125,598) | 176,231
Total | $ 30,886 | $ 2,701 | $ 104,875

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