Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Aztec

Language: Western Durango Nahuatl - (azn)

Alternate Name(s): Durango Aztec, Meshikan, Durango Aztec; Meshikan; Mexicanero; Náhuat; Náhuat de Durango, Náhuat de Durango, Náhuat, Mexicanero

Primary Religion: Christianity - Folk Catholicism

Country: Mexico

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Population: 1,600

Global Population: 1,600

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Durango Nahuatl of Mexico, numbering 1,600, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Aztec people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Mexico. Their primary language is Western Durango Nahuatl. The primary religion practiced by the Durango Nahuatl 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

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Radio Broadcast: Not Available