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Changes in Accounting Policies, Estimates and Disclosures (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020 CLP ($)
Disclosure of changes in accounting policies, accounting estimates and errors [text block] [Abstract]
Additional charge of income before tax	$ 154,518

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