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27. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Details 2) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Employee Benefits Details 2Abstract    
Present value of defined benefit obligation, beginning R$ 3,077,849 R$ 2,872,442
Cost of service 1,169 1,285
Interest cost 304,132 322,359
Benefits paid (280,493) (284,777)
Actuarial loss/(gain) (15,224) 166,540
Present value of defined benefit obligation, ending R$ 3,087,433 R$ 3,077,849