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EQUITY - Operations with non-controlling interests (Details) - BRL (R$) R$ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Effects of changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries |  |  |
Other changes | R$ (53,606) | R$ (18,962) | R$ 12,776
Effect of interest changes in subsidiaries | (53,606) | (18,962) | 12,776
Total Parent company's interest |  |  |
Effects of changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries |  |  |
Other changes | (33,845) |  |
Effect of interest changes in subsidiaries | (33,845) |  |
Non-controlling interests. |  |  |
Effects of changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries |  |  |
Other changes | (19,761) | (18,962) | 12,776
Effect of interest changes in subsidiaries | R$ (19,761) | R$ (18,962) | R$ 12,776

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