Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Guarani

Language: Eastern Bolivian Guaraní - (gui)

Alternate Name(s): Chiriguano Guasurango, Chawuncu, Guarani Occidental, Guarayo, Eastern Bolivian Guaraní, Chiriguano

Primary Religion: Christianity - Folk Catholicism

Country: Bolivia

Also found in: Argentina; Paraguay

Population: 142,000

Global Population: 163,100

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Eastern Bolivian Guarani of Bolivia, numbering 142,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Guarani people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 163,100 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Eastern Bolivian Guaraní. The primary religion practiced by the Eastern Bolivian Guarani is folk Catholicism, characterized by local expressions of faith that combine Catholic traditions with local animistic rituals, resulting in syncretized forms of Catholicism that diverge from official church doctrine and practice.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available