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Investments in Other Companies (Details) - CLP ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 22, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Investments in Other Companies (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Investments in other companies |  | $ 46,923 | $ 42,338
Capital increase | $ 30,000 |  |
Issuance of payment shares (in Shares) | 152,905,194 |  |
Full payment of shares (in Shares) |  | 39,994,508 |
Equivalent amount |  | $ 7,847 |
Servipag Ltda. [Member] |  |  |
Investments in Other Companies (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership interest |  | 50.00% |
Artikos Chile S. A. [Member] |  |  |
Investments in Other Companies (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership interest |  | 50.00% |

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