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Summary of significant accounting policies (Details 1) - CLP ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Gains (losses) derived from net monetary position	$ (867,802)	$ (6,433,651)	$ 2,312,604

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The gains (losses) representing the difference resulting from the restatement of non-monetary assets, owners' equity and items in the statement of comprehensive income and the adjustment of index linked assets and liabilities in hyperinflationary reporting.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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