A Strategic Alliance as an Implementation Strategy to Achieve Ending the HIV Epidemic Goals Among Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men: Florida and Puerto Rico, 2023.

This article focuses on SOMOS Alianza (San Juan, Orlando, Miami Organizational Strategic Alliance), a strategic network formed to enhance the implementation of evidence-based HIV prevention and treatment interventions among Latino men who have sex with men (LMSM) in Miami, Orlando, and San Juan, regions disproportionately affected by HIV. Supported by a one-year National Institutes of Health grant, SOMOS Alianza connects implementers, community members, and researchers to build trust, knowledge, and collaboration through regular meetings and shared activities, resulting in increased network connectivity and collaborative efforts over 12 months. Evaluation data indicate that members experienced benefits such as enhanced skills, public profile, and ability to address community needs, although sustainability beyond initial funding remains a challenge. The alliance exemplifies how strategic partnerships can serve as effective implementation strategies to reduce HIV disparities in specific populations and geographic areas.