Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin American and Caribbean Peoples

People Cluster: South American Indigenous

Language: Wajiara - (yui)

Alternate Name(s): Juruti, Yuruti, Juriti, Yuriti-Tapuia, Wahyara, Wajiara, Juruti-Tapuia, Luruty-Tapuya, Yuriti

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Colombia

Also found in: Brazil

Population: 1,300

Global Population: 1,340

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Yuruti of Colombia, numbering 1,300, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin American and Caribbean Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,340 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Wajiara. The primary religion practiced by the Yuruti is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

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Gospel Recordings: Available

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