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DEBENTURES - Additional disclosures (Details) R$ in Millions, $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 BRL (R$) | Dec. 31, 2020
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DEBENTURES |  |  |
Face amount | $ 395.8 | R$ 2,208.0 |
Liabilities, Debentures | CDI | Average |  |  |
DEBENTURES |  |  |
Interest rate (as a percent) | 4.62% | 4.62% | 2.90%

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