Overview

• Latinos account for 33% of new HIV infections despite being 19% of the U.S. population.
• Diagnosis rates among gay and bisexual Latino men remain stable, unlike declines seen in other groups.
• Federal funding initiatives lack specific mandates to address Latino HIV rates.
• Barriers to care include language differences, medical mistrust, and economic inequities.
• Advocates call for increased funding and targeted prevention efforts for Latino communities.