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6. INVENTORIES (Details 1) - BRL (R$) R$ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Inventories [Abstract] |  |
Opening balance | R$ (157,754) | R$ (135,840)
(Estimated losses) / Reversal of inventories with low turnover and obsolescence | 23,201 | (21,914)
Closing balance | R$ (134,553) | R$ (157,754)

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