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Subsequent Events [Text Block] | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Itabo — On April 8, 2021, the Company completed the sale of its 43% ownership interest in Itabo, a coal-fired plant and gas turbine in Dominican Republic, for $88 million. See Note 17—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions for further information. Cubico Wind Complex Acquisition — On April 30, 2021, AES Brasil completed the acquisition of the Cubico Wind Complex and the Santos Wind Complex for $109 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments. The transaction was financed through AES Brasil, and will be reported in the South America SBU.

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