Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Maya

Language: Ch’orti’ - (caa)

Alternate Name(s): Ch'orti'

Primary Religion: Christianity - Folk Catholicism

Country: Guatemala

Also found in: Honduras

Population: 118,000

Global Population: 125,400

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Chorti of Guatemala, numbering 118,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Maya people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 125,400 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Ch’orti’. The primary religion practiced by the Chorti 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: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available