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: Venezuela
Also found in: Brazil
Population: 6,400
Global Population: 6,900
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Maquiritari of Venezuela, numbering 6,400, 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