Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Hispanic

Language: Portuguese - (por)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Folk Catholicism

Country: French Guiana

Also found in: Bolivia

Population: 16,500

Global Population: 16,775

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Brazilian of French Guiana, numbering 16,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Hispanic people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 16,775 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Portuguese. The primary religion practiced by the Brazilian is folk Catholicism, characterized by local expressions of faith that combine Catholic traditions with local animistic rituals, resulting in syncretized forms of Catholicism that diverge from official church doctrine and practice.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available