IIRC, the previous Brazilian president (Lula da Silva) wanted/advocated for the Rafale, so as to strengthen relations with France / Sarkozy. After Lula left, t

IIRC, the previous Brazilian president (Lula da Silva) wanted/advocated for the Rafale, so as to strengthen relations with France / Sarkozy. After Lula left, the competition become more about cheapness and transfer of technology.