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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - CLP ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Voting rights | 20.00% |  |
Exchange rates, Description | the following exchange rates as of December 31, 2022 and 2021: Ch$850.20 and Ch$852.63 to US$1, Ch$6.45 and Ch$7.40 per JPY1, Ch$910.05 and Ch$965.00 per EUR |  |
Net exchange (in Pesos) | $ 105,038 |  |
Gain on net foreign exchange income (in Pesos) |  | $ (15,962) | $ 156,662
Estimated useful life | 6 years |  |
Estimate period | 30 years |  |
Discount rate for long term | 5.50% | 5.70% |
Discount rate term | 10 years |  |
Bottom of range [member] |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Voting rights | 20.00% |  |
Top of range [member] |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Voting rights | 50.00% |  |
Staff Severance Indemnities Plan [Member] |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Discount rate for long term |  | 5.70% |

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