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This study examined the association between social network factors and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among formerly incarcerated Latino men. Participants (N = 200) completed a cross-sectional survey assessing sociodemographics, incarceration history, social network characteristics (e.g., network size, proportion of network members who inject drugs, and perceived social support), and STI/HIV screening results. Logistic regression analyses revealed that larger network size and greater proportion of network members who inject drugs were associated with increased odds of testing positive for any STI. Conversely, higher levels of perceived social support were associated with lower odds of testing positive for any STI. These findings highlight the importance of considering social network factors in STI prevention interventions for formerly incarcerated Latino men.