Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Language: Wichí Lhamtés Güisnay - (mzh)
Alternate Name(s): Mataco, Pilcomayo Mataco
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Paraguay
Also found in: Argentina
Population: 2,900
Global Population: 21,900
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Wichi of Paraguay, numbering 2,900, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 21,900 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Wichí Lhamtés Güisnay. The primary religion practiced by the Wichi is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Not Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available