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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Capital management risk (Details) - Capital management risk R$ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 BRL (R$)
Minimum
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Average maturity	6 years
Maximum
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Net debt/EBITDA	1.5
Gross debt limit	R$ 12

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The target average maturity of debt as determined by management under the Company???s capital risk management plan.

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The maximum amount of gross debt the Company may hold at one time, as determined by the management under the Company???s capital risk management plan.

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Ratio of net debt to earnings before income tax depreciation and allowance (EBITDA) under capital management risk.

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