Compliance with Model Code

BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust plc - Listing Rule 15.5.1(4)

In accordance with Listing Rule 15.5.1(4), the Directors of BlackRock Latin
American Investment Trust plc confirm that they are satisfied that all inside
information, which the Directors and BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust
plc have leading up to the announcement of the half yearly results for the
period ended 30 June 2011, has been notified to a Regulated Information
Service.

1 July 2011
Barbara Powley - Company Secretary
Tel: [phone]