The basis (reference rate) used for calculation of the interest rate on borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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The maturity of borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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Line items represent concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with members defined in one or many axes of the table.

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The nominal or face amount of a financial instrument, used to calculate payments made on that instrument.

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The description of reprice of borrowings.

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The description of payment of the face value of borrowings.

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The description of payment of interest of borrowings.

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The number of debt instruments issued in public market during period.

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Loans, financing, debentures and hedge derivative financial instruments - Notes (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2020 BRL (R$) Notes	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Summary of loans debentures and finance leases [line items]
Face value unit \| $		$ 90,000	$ 90,000
Unsecured commercial notes payable not convertible into shares, maturity at 6th April, 2021 [member] \| IPP [member]
Summary of loans debentures and finance leases [line items]
Number of debt instruments issued \| Notes	40
Face value unit \| R$	R$ 25,000,000
Final maturity	April 6, 2021
Payment of the face value	Lump sum at final maturity
Interest	DI + 3.10%
Payment of interest	Lump sum at final maturity
Reprice	Not applicable