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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Impairment (Details) - BRL (R$) R$ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Land, buildings and construction |  |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |  |
Carrying value of impaired assets | R$ 124,761 | R$ 126,790
Machines, equipment, and installations |  |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |  |
Carrying value of impaired assets | 504,287 | 569,303
Property, plant and equipment under construction |  |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |  |
Carrying value of impaired assets | R$ 543,726 | R$ 543,726

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