Lease Operations - Lessee (Details 1) - BRL (R$) R$ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Operations
Sublease revenues	R$ 26	R$ 26	R$ 16
Depreciation expenses	(863)	(951)	(1,279)
Interest expenses	(367)	(414)	(302)
Lease expenses for low value assets	(104)	(102)	(84)
Variable expenses not include in lease liabilities	(57)	(58)	(68)
Total	R$ (1,365)	R$ (1,499)	R$ (1,717)

Adjustments for depreciation expense to reconcile profit (loss) to net cash flow from (used in) operating activities. [Refer: Profit (loss)]

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The amount of the expense relating to leases of low-value assets accounted for applying paragraph 6 of IFRS 16. This expense shall not include the expense relating to short-term leases of low-value assets.

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