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TRADE RECEIVABLES - Movements in the allowance for current doubtful accounts (Details) - ARS ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Trade receivables |  |
Retained earnings adjustment |  | $ (4)
Trade receivables |  |
Trade receivables |  |
At the beginning of the fiscal year | $ (4,082) | (1,097)
Additions -Bad debt expenses | (6,331) | (5,426)
Uses and Currency translation adjustments (includes RECPAM) | 5,661 | 2,818
At the end of the year | $ (4,752) | (4,082)
Trade receivables | IFRS 9 |  |
Trade receivables |  |
Retained earnings adjustment |  | $ (377)

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