Statement re Senior Independent Director

BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust plc

Senior Independent Director

The Board announces that with effect from 10 November 2008, Mr Antonio Monteiro
de Castro was appointed as the Senior Independent Director.

Mr Antonio Monteiro de Castro succeeds Mr Desmond O'Conor who remains a
director of the Company.

Contact:

Mrs A B Powley

BlackRock Investment Management UK Limited

Date: 11 November 2008