Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Amazon

Language: Maquiritari - (mch)

Alternate Name(s): Yekuana, Mayongong, Maquiritare, Maquiritai, Makiritare, Pawana, Soto, Yecuana, Maiongong, So'to, Ye'kuana, Cun, De'cuana, Ye'cuana

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Brazil

Also found in: Venezuela

Population: 500

Global Population: 6,900

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Maquiritari of Brazil, numbering 500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Amazon people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 6,900 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Maquiritari. The primary religion practiced by the Maquiritari is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available