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Pension Plans (Details Textual) - CLP ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Other post-employment benefit plans [Member] |  |  |  |
Statement Line Items [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Plan assets | $ 7,195 | $ 6,804 | $ 7,919 | $ 6,612

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