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TAX, CIVIL AND LABOR CLAIMS AND CONTINGENT ASSETS - Other contingent assets (Details) R$ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 BRL (R$)
TAX, CIVIL AND LABOR CLAIMS AND CONTINGENT ASSETS |
Amount of other pending lawsuits | R$ 73
Estimation of Contingent Assets | R$ 750

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