OTHER OPERATING INCOME/(EXPENSES) (Details) - BRL (R$) R$ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Notes and other explanatory information [abstract] | |||
| Government grants and subsidized loan gains | R$ 1,864.9 | R$ 1,764.8 | R$ 1,573.2 |
| Prior year tax credits/(debits) | 209.6 | 218.0 | |
| (Additions to)/reversals of provisions | (222.2) | (69.3) | (77.7) |
| Gains/(losses) on disposals of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and investments in of associates | 85.2 | 121.3 | 86.4 |
| Other operating income/(expenses), net | 708.0 | 430.9 | 229.0 |
| Total | R$ 2,435.9 | R$ 2,457.3 | R$ 2,028.9 |