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 final results for the year ended
31 December 2011, has been notified to a Regulated Information Service.

4 January 2012
Kerry Higgins - Company Secretary
Tel: [phone]