Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Hispanic

Language: Spanish - (spa)

Alternate Name(s): International Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Christianity - Folk Catholicism

Country: Australia

Also found in: Aruba; Curacao

Population: 14,500

Global Population: 35,600

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Latin Americans of Australia, numbering 14,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Hispanic people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 35,600 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Spanish. The primary religion practiced by the Latin Americans 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