Read the text below in order to answer questions 41
to 45:
Message from Dr Denis MacShane
Traditionally, Britain has enjoyed strong links
with Latin America. In the 19th century, Britain
provided crucial political support for the Bolivarian
independence movement and unrivalled economic
links followed. British firms led in the construction
of railways, tramways, ports, bridges and other
major public works with their world class expertise.
Our current relationship is led by a renewed
emphasis on modern political, cultural and
economic links and, of course, our important trade
and investments with Latin American countries.
Annually, our exports are worth some £2.5 billion
and British companies represented in the region
read like an A-Z of the FTSE 100.