It seems that Embraer officials suggesting that Brazilian Gov better choose the Saab ones.but the Defense Minister said it is none of their business to make a pick (lol). Lula already told the midia, couple weeks ago that is his decision and a political one.
The country wants the technology together with the aircrafts deal. And it seems that is France giving a best deal as it seems also they are growing in paternships in other areas also..plus it seems with the deal France will buy few Embraer planes also..
It even kind of mix of "funny, messy, dramatic=soap opera style" to read the news about all of that..the tone by midia reading is very "a la Braziliana"..hehehe..plus the political climate regarding other issues about Gov are making some Brazilians very suspicious about Lula administration and etc. There were problems with the submarine deal, relating to high price were the midia made public also.
Anyways I do hope the country and AirForce get the best deal and very good aircraft. The military in Brasil was much "forgoten and dispised" because the ditactorship regime that lasted until the 80's. As the country democracy is maturing and having more money around,the nation becoming a BRIC country is good to invest again in the military.