Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Language: Portuguese - (por)
Alternate Name(s): Yuruti, Juruti, Juruti, Juruti-Tapuia, Luruty-Tapuya, Juriti, Yuriti, Yuriti-Tapuia, Wahyara, Wajiara
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Brazil
Also found in: Colombia
Population: 40
Global Population: 1,240
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Yuruti of Brazil, numbering 40, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,240 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Portuguese. The primary religion practiced by the Yuruti is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Available