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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND INVESTMENTS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - Main components of financing activities (Details) - ARS ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND INVESTMENTS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |  |  |
Bank overdrafts |  | $ 10,925 | $ 4,558
Notes | $ 28,075 | 30,660 |
Bank and other financial entities loans | 24,830 | 36,723 | 53,600
Loans for purchase of equipment | 3,123 | 1,344 |
Total financial debt proceeds | 56,028 | 79,652 | 58,158
Bank overdrafts | (6,908) | (1) |
Notes | (9,621) | (4,162) | (8,178)
Bank and other financial entities loans | (46,624) | (45,532) | (701)
Loans for purchase of equipment | (2,240) |  | (570)
Total payment of debt | (65,393) | (49,695) | (9,449)
Bank overdrafts | (3,967) | (1,321) | (197)
Notes | (5,701) | (1,537) | (3,161)
Bank and other financial entities loans | (9,038) | (9,699) | (5,000)
By NDF, purchase of equipment and others | (2,145) | 1,811 | 560
Total payment of interest and related expenses | $ (20,851) | $ (10,746) | $ (7,798)

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