Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: South American Indigenous

Language: Puinave - (pui)

Alternate Name(s): Wanse, Puinare

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Venezuela

Also found in: Colombia; United States

Population: 1,200

Global Population: 5,925

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Puinave of Venezuela, numbering 1,200, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 5,925 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Puinave. The primary religion practiced by the Puinave is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available