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Vamos Mercosur – Free Markets. New Opportunities.
Delegation trip to Argentina & Brazil
under the direction of Colette Boos-John, Thuringian Minister for Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Rural Areas
October 31 to November 8, 2026
Buenos Aires, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro
In January, the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement signed, thus creating the world's largest free trade zone. Since May 2026, the trade part of the agreement has been in force, and the continuous reduction of tariffs and trade barriers is opening up new opportunities for German companies in the short and medium term. The delegation trip led by Minister of Economic Affairs Colette Boos-John to the Mercosur countries Argentina & Brazil is intended to help Thuringian companies Facilitating market access, their strengthen strategic positioning and help them suitable cooperation partners and identify opportunities in the region. The focus is on potential in innovation, technology, economy, and science.
Route & Stations The delegation will visit the following locations.
Your added value – What awaits you as a member of the delegation?
Who is the delegation trip aimed at?
The trip is fundamentally open to all industries and is aimed at companies, institutions and multipliers from Thuringia.
It is particularly relevant for companies
Travel dates & costs
Travel dates
| 31.10.2026 | Outbound flight from Frankfurt am Main to Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 3.11.2026 | Flight from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre, Brazil |
| 5.11.2026 | Flight from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| 8.11.2026 | Return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main |
Current travel cost estimate (as of March 27, 2026, subject to change)
In addition to the individual costs (arrival and departure + hotel) also costs for the supporting program in the form of a Organization and catering flat rate of €550. Costs for the entire program including briefings, information events, group visits, and group transfer services are borne by the organizer.
We have booked flight slot quotas, please contact our travel agency for your flight booking .
| Service | Price |
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| Economy: Open-jaw flight Frankfurt am Main – Buenos Aires – Rio de Janeiro – Frankfurt am Main | approx. 2,000 € |
| Premium eco: Open-jaw flight Frankfurt am Main – Buenos Aires – Rio de Janeiro – Frankfurt am Main | approx. €3,000 |
| Business: Open-jaw flight Frankfurt am Main – Buenos Aires – Rio de Janeiro – Frankfurt am Main | approx. €6,900 |
| Flight Buenos Aires – Porto Alegre | approx. 300 € |
| Flight Porto Alegre – Rio de Janeiro | approx. 150 € |
| 6 overnight stays | approx. €250/night |
| Meal allowance | 550 € |
Example of total costs (Premium Economy):
Flight + Hotel + Organization fee = approx. €5,500
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about the delegation trip to India
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What is the goal of the delegation trip to Argentina and Brazil?
The trip is intended to facilitate Thuringian companies' access to the Mercosur markets, strengthen their strategic positioning, and open up suitable cooperation partners on site. The focus is on potential in innovation, technology, business, and science.
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Why is the Mercosur region currently particularly interesting?
After the signing of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, the world's largest free trade zone was created. The reduction of tariffs and trade barriers opens up new business opportunities for German – and thus also Thuringian – companies.
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Which stations are visited and what topics are the focus there?
The delegation visits Buenos Aires, Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro.
- Buenos Aires: Market and economic access to Argentina, energy, agriculture.
- Porto Alegre: Industrially strong southern states of Brazil, technology and healthcare market, agricultural sector, network access via LEG representative Dietmar Sukop.
- Rio de Janeiro: Brazil's energy capital, oil & gas, renewable energies, and hydrogen.
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What advantages do participating companies have?
You benefit from high-level networking events, company visits, exclusive one-on-one discussions, industry insights, economic policy assessments, and exchange opportunities within the Thuringian delegation.
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Who can participate in the delegation trip?
The trip is open to all industries and is aimed at companies, institutions, and multipliers from Thuringia. It is particularly relevant for companies in the life science sector, the food industry, the eCommerce and fintech scene, as well as for companies with solutions for energy & sustainability and applications in agriculture, and for business-oriented research institutes.
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What costs will participants incur?
Individual travel and hotel costs as well as an organization and meal flat rate of 550 €. Flights and hotels vary by category, e.g., Premium Economy: approx. 5,500 € total example (incl. hotel & flat rate).
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