Statement re Inside Information

BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust plc

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 results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2016, has previously been notified to a RIS.

Accordingly, the Company may continue to buy back its ordinary shares to be held in treasury or for cancellation until the end of the mandatory closed period which is expected to be on or around 9 September 2016. 

Enquiries:

Mrs A B Powley
Company Secretary
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited

Date: 8 August 2016