Pension Plans (Details) - CLP ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Disclosure of employee benefits [text block] [Abstract]
Duties when turning over period	60 years
Plan assets	$ 7,200	$ 8,224

The fair value of defined benefit plan assets. Plan assets comprise assets held by a long-term employee benefit fund and qualifying insurance policies. [Refer: At fair value [member]]

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