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DEBENTURES - Summary (Details) R$ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2021 BRL (R$) instrument | Dec. 31, 2020 BRL (R$)
DEBENTURES |  |
Total Debentures | R$ 2,929,907 | R$ 2,902,417
Current debentures | 1,531,956 | 7,463
Non-current debentures | R$ 1,397,951 | 2,894,954
14th |  |
DEBENTURES |  |
Quantity Issued | instrument | 20,000 |
Quantity Held in treasury | instrument | 20,000 |
15th |  |
DEBENTURES |  |
Quantity Issued | instrument | 1,500,000 |
Total Debentures | R$ 1,513,958 | 1,500,985
16th - A |  |
DEBENTURES |  |
Quantity Issued | instrument | 600,000 |
Total Debentures | R$ 607,031 | 600,759
16th - B |  |
DEBENTURES |  |
Quantity Issued | instrument | 800,000 |
Total Debentures | R$ 808,918 | R$ 800,673

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