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Property and Equipment and Leased Assets and Lease Liabilities (Details) - CLP ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Disclosure of property, plant and equipment [text block] [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation charges of the year | $ 357 | $ 357 | $ 359
Sales and disposals of the year |  | 916 |
Provision for impairment not included in the amount of depreciation |  | 1 |
Short-term lease agreements | $ 5,569 | $ 6,814 |

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