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