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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 CLP ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 CLP ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 CLP ($)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain on net foreign exchange income (in Pesos) | $ 122,189 | $ 105,038 | $ (15,962)
Estimated useful life of software | 6 years |  |
Retiring years for benefits calculated at present value | 30 years |  |
Discount rate for long term | 5.77% | 5.50% |
Discount rate term | 10 years |  |
Chile, Pesos | United States of America, Dollars |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Exchange rate | 874.35 | 850.2 |
United States of America, Dollar | 1 | 1 |
Chile, Pesos | Japan, Yen |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Exchange rate | 6.21 | 6.45 |
Japan, Yen | 1 | 1 |
Chile, Pesos | Euro Member Countries, Euro |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Exchange rate | 966.86 | 910.05 |
Euro Member Countries, Euro | 1 | 1 |

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