Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Language: Wayuu - (guc)
Alternate Name(s): Guajira, Guajiro, Goajiro
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Venezuela
Also found in: Colombia
Population: 294,000
Global Population: 460,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Wayuu of Venezuela, numbering 294,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 460,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Wayuu. The primary religion practiced by the Wayuu 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