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32 Operating Costs and Expenses (Details Narrative) - BRL (R$) R$ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Property Plant And Equipment Telecommunications Segment [Member] |  |
Disclosure of operating costs and expenses [line items] |  |
Write offs of fixed assets | R$ 124,067 |
Wind Farms Of The Brisa Complex [Member] |  |
Disclosure of operating costs and expenses [line items] |  |
Revenue related to the reimbursement | R$ 97,664 | R$ 72,068

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