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DEBT INSTRUMENTS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Details 2) - CLP ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instruments At Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income |  |  |
Sale of available for sale investments generating realized profits | $ 3,505,266 | $ 6,469,344 | $ 6,522,549
Realized profits | 5,286 | 4,867 | 12,333
Sale of available for sale investments generating realized losses | 709,371 | 466,732 | 346,906
Realized losses | $ 6,788 | $ 3 | $ 132

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