Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: Maya
Language: Spanish - (spa)
Alternate Name(s): Western Jakalteko, Jakalteko Occidental, Jakalteko Occidental; Western Jakalteko; Jacaltec; Jacalteco, Jacalteco, Western, Jacaltec
Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism
Country: Mexico
Also found in: Guatemala; United States
Population: 700
Global Population: 77,700
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Popti of Mexico, numbering 700, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Maya people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 77,700 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Spanish. The primary religion practiced by the Popti is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Available