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LOANS AND FINANCING - Summary (Details) - BRL (R$) R$ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
LOANS AND FINANCING |  |
Total Loans and Financing | R$ 16,461,656 | R$ 20,417,810
Current | 2,004,341 | 4,458,220
Non-current | 14,457,315 | 15,959,590
Working capital |  |
LOANS AND FINANCING |  |
Total Loans and Financing | R$ 2,739,258 | 3,468,490
Annual charges (as a percent) | 7.36% |
Financing of property, plant and equipment and others |  |
LOANS AND FINANCING |  |
Total Loans and Financing | R$ 2,108,216 | 2,855,860
Annual charges (as a percent) | 8.58% |
Ten/Thirty Year Bonds |  |
LOANS AND FINANCING |  |
Total Loans and Financing | R$ 11,614,182 | R$ 14,093,460
Annual charges (as a percent) | 5.84% |

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