Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin American and Caribbean Peoples

People Cluster: Amazon

Language: Matses - (mcf)

Alternate Name(s): Magirona, Matsé (SELF), Majuruna, Matsés, Maxirona, Matsé (Autonym), Mayiruna, Mayuzuna, Maxuruna

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Brazil

Also found in: Peru

Population: 1,600

Global Population: 3,300

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Mayoruna of Brazil, numbering 1,600, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Amazon people cluster within the Latin American and Caribbean Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,300 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Matses. The primary religion practiced by the Mayoruna is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available