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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Net investment hedge (Details) R$ in Thousands, $ in Billions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 BRL (R$) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 BRL (R$) | Dec. 31, 2020 BRL (R$)
Net investment hedge |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on net investment hedge, recognized in OCI | R$ | R$ 488,146 |  | R$ (695,102) | R$ (2,504,914)
Ten/Thirty Years Bonds |  |  |  |
Net investment hedge |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on effects of exchange rate changes | $ |  | $ 1.1 |  |

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