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Debt Issued (Details) - CLP ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Issued (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from bond issuances | $ 1,661,016 | $ 889,135
Short-term Bonds [Member] |  |
Debt Issued (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from bond issuances | 698,435 | 634,952
Current Bonds [Member] |  |
Debt Issued (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from bond issuances | 962,581 | 254,183
Subordinated Bonds [Member] |  |
Debt Issued (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from bond issuances | $ 0 | $ 0

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