RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Remuneration of key personnel (Details) - BRL (R$) R$ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
REMUNERATION OF KEY PERSONNEL
Short-term benefits	R$ 8,044	R$ 9,271
Post-employment benefits	92	110
Total	R$ 8,136	R$ 9,381

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The amount of compensation to key management personnel. [Refer: Key management personnel of entity or parent [member]]

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