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SHORT-TERM DEBT AND LONG-TERM DEBT - Summary (Details) - BRL (R$) R$ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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LOANS AND FINANCING |  |
Total | R$ 11,179,617 | R$ 11,109,786
Current | 2,492,262 | 234,537
Non-current | R$ 8,687,355 | 10,875,249
Weighted average |  |
LOANS AND FINANCING |  |
Effective interest rate (as a percent) | 6.34% |
Ten/Thirty Year Bonds |  |
LOANS AND FINANCING |  |
Total | R$ 8,514,787 | 10,526,649
Other loans |  |
LOANS AND FINANCING |  |
Total | R$ 2,664,830 | R$ 583,137

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